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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 51 and 59 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971; FRL-8920-7]

RIN 2060-AP33

National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action amends the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings (aerosol coatings reactivity rule), which establishes national reactivity-based emission standards for the aerosol coatings category (aerosol
spray paints) under section 183(e) ofthe Clean Air Act. These amendments add compounds and associated reactivity factors to Table 2-Reactivity Factors based on petitions EPA received from regulated entities, and clarify which volatile organic compounds are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, this final rule makes certain changes related to the notice required for a company to certify that it will assume the responsibility for compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements for a regulated entity, and it also addresses which party is liable following such a certification. Further, in this action we make minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule. Finally, inthis action we
are extending the deadline for submitting the initial notifications required in one section ofthe aerosol coatings regulations for 30 days, until July 31, 2009. DATES: Effective Date:This final rule is effective onJune 23, 2009. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971. All documents in the docket are listed on the http://www.regulations.govWeb site. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available,
e.g., Confidential Business Information

or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and willbe publicly available only inhard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through http:// www.regulations.govorin hard copy at the EPA Docket Center, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006- 0971 is (202) 566-9744. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the aerosol coatings reactivity rule, contact Ms. J. Kaye Whitfield, U.S. EPA, Office ofAir Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143- 03), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, telephone number: (919) 541-2509, facsimile number (919) 541-3470, e-mail address: whitfield.kaye@epa.gov.For information concerning the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 183(e) Consumer and Commercial Products Program, contact Mr. Bruce Moore, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, SectorPolicies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, telephone number: (919) 541-5460, facsimile number (919) 541-3470, e-mail address: moore.bruce@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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EntitiesPotentially Affected by this fall within the regulatory definition of above with aerosol coatings for sale or Action. The entities potentially affected "distributor," importers ofaerosol distribution in interstate commerce in by thisregulation encompass all steps in coatings for sale or distribution inthe the United States. The entities aerosol coatings operations. This United States, and manufacturers, potentially affected by this action includes manufacturers, processors, processors, wholesale distributors, and include: wholesale distributors andretailers who importers who supply the entities listed

Category NAIdCS Examples of regulated entities

Paint and Coating Manufacturing

................................................... 32551 Manufacturing of lacquers, varnishes, enamels, epoxy coatings, oil and alkyd vehicle, plastisols, polyurethane, primers, shellacs, stains, water repellant coatings. All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Production and Preparation 325998 Aerosol can filling, aerosol packaging services.

Manufacturing.

a North American Industry Classification System http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics. htmL

This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected bythis action. To determine whether you wouldbe affected by this action, you should examine the applicable industry description in section I.E ofthe promulgation preamble, published at 73 FR 15604 (March 24, 2008). Ifyou have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to aparticular entity, consult the appropriate EPA contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section ofthis notice.

Docket.The docket number forthe National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings (40 CFR parts 59 and 51, subpart E) is Docket ID No. EPA-HQOAR-2006-0971. World Wide Web (WWW). In addition
to being available in the docket, an electronic copy ofthis action will also be available on the WWW through the Technology Transfer Network (TTN). Following signature, a copy ofthe action will be posted on the TTN's policy and guidance page for newly proposed or promulgated rules at the following address: http://www.epa.govl ttn/oarpg/.The TTN provides information andtechnology exchange in various areas ofair pollution control.

Judicial Review.Under section 307(b)(1) ofthe CAA,judicial review of the final rule is available only by filing

a petition for review inthe U.S. Court ofAppeals for the District ofColumbia Circuit by August 24, 2009. Under CAA section 307(b)(2), the requirements established by this final action may not be challenged separately in any civil or criminal proceedings brought by EPA to enforce these requirements.

Section 307(d)(7)(B) ofthe CAA further provides that "only an objection to arule or procedure which was raised with reasonable specificity during the period for public comment (including any public hearing) may be raised during judicial review." This section also provides a mechanism for EPA to

convene a proceeding for reconsideration, "ifthe person raising the objection can demonstrate to EPA that it was impracticable to raise such

an objection [within the period for public comment] or ifthe grounds for such objection arose after the period for public comment (butwithin the time specified forjudicial review) and if such objection is of central relevance to the outcome ofthe rule." Any person seeking to make such a demonstration to EPA should submit aPetition for Reconsideration to the Office ofthe Administrator, U.S. EPA, Room 3000, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, with

a copy to both the person(s) listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, and the Air and Radiation Law Office, Office of General Counsel (Mail Code 2344A), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20004. OrganizationofThisDocument.The information presented in this action is organized as follows:
I.Background II.Summary ofthe Final Standards and Changes Since Proposal A. Amendments to Tables 2A, 2B, and

2C-Reactivity Factors B.Clarification to Part 59,SubpartE C.The Certification Process for the

Assumption ofRecordkeeping and Reporting Obligations D.Liability Following §59.511(g)

Certification E.Other Revisions F.Extension of Deadline for Initial

Notifications and Finding and Statement ofGood Cause G. Basis forMaking This Rule Effective on

the Date ofPublication III. Response to Significant Comments

A. Table 2to SubpartE ofPart 59-

Reactivity Factors B. Assumption ofResponsibility for Recordkeeping and Reporting C. Form ofthe § 59.511(g) Notice D. Liability Following §59.511(g)

Certification E. Other IV. Summary ofImpacts

A. Environmental Impacts B. Energy Impacts C.Cost and Economic Impacts V. Statutory andExecutive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory

Planning and Review B. Paperwork Reduction Act C. Regulatory Flexibility Act D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation

and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of

Children FromEnvironmental Health and Safety Risks H. Executive Order 13211: Actions

Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use 1.National Technology Transfer and

Advancement Act J.Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions

To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations K. Congressional Review Act

I. Background

On March 24, 2008, EPA published national emission standards for aerosol
spray paints under section 183(e) ofthe CAA (73 FR 15604, which are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR part 59, subpart E (sections 59.500-59.516)). Section 183(e) of the CAA requires the control ofvolatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from certain categories of

consumer and commercial products for
purposes of reducing VOC emissions contributing to ozone formation and nonattainment of the ozone national ambient air quality standards. States have previously promulgated rules for aerosol spray paints based upon 29596

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reductions ofVOC by mass andby relative reactivity. EPA concluded that a national rulebased upon the relative reactivity approach achieves more reduction in ozone formation than may be achieved by a mass-based approach for this specific product category. The final aerosol coatings rule revised EPA's regulatory definition of VOCto include certain compounds that would otherwise be exempt, in order to account for all reactive compounds in aerosol coatings that contribute to ozone formation. Therefore, certain compounds that would notbe VOC under the otherwise applicable definition count towards the applicable reactivity limits under the aerosol coatings regulation.

Originally, the compliance date for the action, as established in the rule (73 FR 15604), was January 1, 2009. Regulated entities were required to submit initial notification 90 days in advance ofthe compliance date; in this
case, initial notifications were due on October 1, 2008.

Subsequently, on December 24, 2008, EPA published amendments (73 FR 78994) to the rule to move the applicability and initial compliance dates for aerosol coatings from January 1,2009, to July 1, 2009, and make initial notifications due on the compliance date, as opposed to 90 days in advance ofthe compliance date. These changes

were necessary to (1) allow EPA time to conduct this rulemaking, and add compounds (andtheir associated reactivity factors) that are currently used in aerosol coatings, but were not included in Tables 2A, 2B, or 2C; and (2) allow regulated entities sufficient time to develop initial notifications based on the revised tables.

The rule (73 FR 15604) also has a provision in 

### §59.5 11(j) that allows regulated entities to petition EPA to add compounds to Tables 2A, 2B, and 2CReactivity Factors ofsubpart E, 40 CFR part 59. One ofthis final action's objectives is to address petitions filed under this provision.

II. Summary oftheFinal Amendments and Changes Since Proposal

A. Amendments to Table2A to Subport E ofPart59-ReactivityFactors

In this action, EPA is finalizing the addition of 128 compounds andtheir reactivity factors to Table 2A in response to petitions received in accordance with 

### §59.511(j) ofthe rule. EPA also is adding Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) numbers for each compound or class ofcompounds listed in Table 2A to make it easier for regulated entities to find a specific chemical. In Table 2A ofthe proposed rule (72 FR 38951), EPA did not list CAS numbers fortwo entries: "C8 Disubstituted Benzenes" and "C9 Styrenes." In this final rule, in response to inquiries from affected entities, EPA has added CAS numbers for these entries and listed chemical synonyms for selected entries. The reactivity factors for these compounds have not been changed. The final Table 2A lists "C8 Disubstituted Benzenes (xylenes, mixed isomers)" with CAS 1330-20-7 and RF 7.48, and "C9 styrenes (vinyl toluene, mixed isomers)" with CAS 25013-15-4 and RF 1.72. The final Table 2A is sorted in order of CAS number.

B. ClarificationtoPart59, Subpart E
In the aerosol coatings reactivity rule,

we amended the definition ofVOC in 40 CFR 51.100(s) for the purposes of determining compliance with the regulation (as described in 40 CFRpart 59-National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products) so that any organic compound in the volatile portion ofan aerosol coatings is counted towards the product's reactivity-based limit. However, the text of 

### § 51.100(s)(7) adopted in the March 24, 2008, rule was not clear that compounds listed inboth 

### §§ 51.100(s)(1) and 51.100(s)(5) were to be counted as VOC for determining compliance. In this final action, we are changing the previously amended definition ofVOC in part 51 to clarify that compounds that are excluded from the definition ofVOC under both 40 CFR 51.100(s)(1) and (s)(5) are to be counted as VOC for the purposes of determining compliance with the aerosol coatings reactivity rule in 40 CFR part 59, subpart E.
C. The CertificationProcess forthe Assumption of Recordkeepingand Reporting Obligations

As provided in 

### §§ 59.501(b)(4), 59.510(b) and 59.511(g), a manufacturer, importer or distributor may choose to certify that it will assume the responsibility ofmaintaining records and submitting reports required under this subpart for aregulated entity. To

assume that responsibility, the entity making the certification submits a document as described in 

### §59.511(g). In this action, EPA will finalize the following amendments to 

### § 59.511(g):

EPA is amending 

### § 59.511(g) to call the certification document a "notice" rather than a "report." EPA is finalizing this change because it believes that the word "notice" is amore accurate word
to describe the document. EPA is finalizing a method to ensure that both the certifying entity and the regulated entity have fullknowledge of what responsibilities are being assumed by the certifying entity. Specifically, EPA is amending 

### § 59.511(g) to provide that the certifying entity will sign the 

### §59.511(g) notice and then send the notice to EPA and to the regulated entity. EPA has concluded that this method will provide the right balance between (1) making the burden of providing the certification notice reasonable, so as not to discourage manufacturers and others from taking

on the recordkeeping and reporting obligations ofregulated entities, and (2) making sure thatboth parties are aware ofwhat responsibilities the certifying entity is assuming fromthe regulated entity as a result ofthe notice.

In this final action, 

### § 59.511(g)(3) will be amended to provide a more detailed description ofwhat responsibilities are being assumed by the certifying entity and other related information about the division ofresponsibility between the certifying entity and regulated entity, and how the recordkeeping and reporting requirements willbe met. Specifically, certification notices will be required to include identification ofthe products covered by the notice and the location or locations where the records will be maintained, among the other information required.

EPA is adding a provision to 

### §59.511(g) (tobe numbered (g)(4)) requiring that the certifying document contain a statement that the certifying entity understands that the failure to fulfill the responsibilities that it is assuming may resultin an enforcement action against it.

EPA is revising the provision that was 

### §59.511(g)(4) and will now appear in 

### §59.511(g)(5) to clarify that the certification notice mustbe signed by the responsible official for the certifying entity. Before this revision, the provision required the signature ofthe responsible official for "the company" which did not clearly identify the certifying entity as the entity signing the notice.

In addition to these amendments to 

### §59.511(g), EPA is amending certain provisions related to the notices in 

### §59.511(g):

EPA is adding the word "distributors" to 

### §59.501(b)(4) to make clear that distributors as well as manufacturers and importers can be a certifying entity. The language currently in 

### § 59.501(b)(4) only refers to "manufacturers and importers," while the language in 

### §59.511(g) refers to "manufacturers, importers and distributors." This amendment will make these two 

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provisions consistent and avoid any confusion as to whether distributors may be a certifying entity.

EPA is amending §59.5 10(b) to replace the phrase "certifying manufacturer" with "certifying entity" in order to make clear that §59.510(b) applies to all certifying entities and not just those certifying entities who are manufacturers.

EPA requested comment on whether the 59.511(g) notice should be a certain form or contain certain language to fulfill the requirements ofthis section. Based on the comments received, the EPA is not imposing any specific language or format for the certification notices in the final rule. However, EPA intends to work with interested parties to develop an optional model for the certification notices. Further, EPA

reserves the right to take action in the future ifthe Agency in the future determines that particular language or format should be arequirement we will propose amendments to the rule.

D. LiabilityFollowing§59.511(g) Certification

This final rule allows a party referred
to inthis rule as the "certifying entity," to assume certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements from aregulated entity. However, EPA believes it is essential to ensure that the recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities are fulfilled after this transfer occurs. To that end, in this final rule, both the certifying entity and regulated entity will havejoint liability for the recordkeeping and reporting requirements covered by anotice submitted under § 59.511(g), such that both would be liable forthe failure to keep records or submit reports and for inaccurate records orreports.
E. OtherRevisions

Finally, in this action, we are finalizing minor revisions and edits to include corrections to EPA regional office addresses, and several minor changes and corrections to Table 2A. Specifically, we are finalizing the deletion for the listing forDi (2- ethylhexyl phthalate) (CAS 117-81-7) for which there is no applicable reactivity factor; eliminate a duplicate listing ofButanol (CAS 71-36-3); and correcting the CAS number for Isobutane (CAS 75-28-5) and the reactivity factor for Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether [2-Butoxyethanol] (CAS 111-76-2). Given the multiple ways to name individual organic compounds, in this action, Table 2A has been sorted according to CAS number to make iteasier forregulated entities to find a specific chemical. III. Response to Significant Comments During the public comment period,

we received a total ofthree comment letters. A summary of all comments received on this rule, as well as complete responses to each ofthese
comments are presented in the docket (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971).

A. Table2 to SubpartE ofPart 59- ReactivityFactors
Comment:One commenter expressed

concern about the time required to add chemical compounds to Table 2, given thatreactivity factors may have to be updated in the future based on current research efforts by leading scientists.

Another commenter requested that the Table 2Avalues for four compounds be replaced with more recently determined values. The commenter states that obtaining ozone reduction benefits from the proposed reactivity based aerosol coatings rule requires that the reactivity factors assigned to the regulated compounds accurately represent how efficiently they form

ozone. The commenter believes that the assigned reactivity factors are "certainly and significantly in error," with the largest magnitude errors for compounds whose maximum incremental reactivity (MIR)values were upper limit MIR values.

Response:The commenters raise two important processes that will continue to require periodic regulatory action into the future: (1) The addition of compounds to Table 2, including those compounds for which reactivity factors have already been proposed byEPA, or
are in use by other authorities (e.g., California Air Resources Board (CARB)) for this source category, and (2)the revision of the reactivity factors in Table 2 to reflect our evolving understanding of photochemical ozone formation.

The first issue, the addition of compounds to Table 2A for which reactivity factors havebeen established, is the main focus ofthis rulemaking. When EPA promulgated the final rule

on March 24, 2008 (73 FR 15604), EPA anticipated the need to add compounds to Table 2, especially prior to the initial compliance date for the rule. Affected parties were encouraged to request additions to Table 2byJune 1, 2008, to

ensure that the compounds were added prior to the initial compliance date. On December 24, 2008 (73 FR 78994), the compliance date was extended from October 1,2008, to July 1, 2009. In this current rulemaking, we have responded to all ofthe requests for additions that

we received prior to the April 2, 2009, proposal. Even after that date, EPA has continued to receive requests to add compounds to Table 2. We expect that the number ofrequests to add compounds will decline as regulated entities work to come into compliance with the new rule. However, EPA recognizes thatthere will be a continuing need to add compounds to Table 2 into the future as new compounds are identified for use inthis

source category.

The addition of compounds to Table 2 mustbe accomplished through formal rulemaking with opportunities for public comment. Given the resources involved in formal rulemaking, EPA does not believe that itis appropriate for the Agency to respond to each petition for addition ofcompounds with a separate rulemaking as we receive them. Therefore, EPA intends to issue a rulemaking addressing additions to Table 2, as appropriate.

The second action, updating the reactivity factors to reflect the evolving scientific information is beyond the scope of the current rulemaking. The reactivity scale used inboth EPA's and CARB's aerosol coatings rules is based

on the 2000 version of Carter's Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) scale.' Since 2000, Carter has updated the MIR scale anumber oftimes to incorporate new information about chemical reaction mechanisms and rates, andto incorporate new compounds. The commenter points to Carter's very recent update ofthe MIR scale completed in March 2009.2 This analysis was completed for CARB, and CARB has not formally adopted these values to determine compliance with their aerosol coatings regulation.

Atthis time, the reactivity factors in EPA's Table 2 are consistent with those values used by CARB in its aerosol coatings regulation. We believe the reactivity factors currently in Table 2 should be retained to maintain consistency and stability ofboth CARB and EPA's reactivity-based regulations.

EPA recognizes that current reactivity factors may need to be revised inthe future to reflect the most recent scientific information. Before adding

new compounds or updating reactivity values for existing compounds in Table 2 through formal rulemaking procedures, EPA will ensure that the supporting data will have undergone appropriate scientific review. Before pursuing such a rulemaking, EPA will

ICarter, W.P.L., Additions and Corrections to the SAPRC-99 Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) Scale, prepared for CaliforniaAir Resources Board Contract No. 97-314, November 29, 2000.

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work with CARB to determine an appropriate timeline andprocess for incorporating changes to the reactivity factors used in both our regulations and to determine, where appropriate and necessary, whether changes to the reactivity-based limits inthose regulations should be made aswell.

B.Assumption of Responsibility for RecordkeepingandReporting
Comment:One commenter opposed adding a provision to §59.511(g) requiring that the certification notice contain a statement thatupon assuming the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in the rule, the certifying entity understands that the failure to fulfill these requirements may result in

an enforcement action against it. The commenter stated that this statement is unnecessary because the regulations are clear that a certifying entity's election to maintain records and fulfillreporting requirements for a regulated entity is a regulatory requirement and that, as with any other regulatory requirement, failure to fulfill these requirements carries with it a regulatory penalty in the form ofenforcement activity. The
commenter further states that adding this regulatory requirement creates additional regulatory requirements and another potential violation in the event that the required statement is missing from a certifying entity's notice.

Response:EPA agrees that the current regulations provide that a certifying entity's notice that it will assume recordkeeping and reporting requirements for a regulated entity imposes a regulatory requirement on that certifying entity that could result in

an enforcement action against it ifthe requirements are not met. However, EPA believes that the inclusion ofan express statement to that effect in the certification notice under §59.511(g) will assure that each entity signing a certification notice is aware ofthe potential consequences for failing to meet the obligations that it is taking on by signing the certification notice, even ifthe entity has not carefully read the regulations. Finally, neither this
commenter nor anyone else has identified any substantial burden that will arise from including such a statement in the certification notice. Comment:EPA received a comment opposing EPA's proposal to add language to § 59.511(g)(3) to clarify the responsibilities ofthe certifying entity. As the basis for their opposition, this commenter noted thatthe regulations indicate that "any or all" ofthe recordkeeping and reporting requirements can be assumed, and that certifying entities must be clear about the extent ofthe recordkeeping and reporting that they will assume. The
commenter stated that there will be instances where several different manufacturers will make products for a single customer, in which case the manufacturer (the certifying entity)
must clearly state which products or product lines they are assuming the recordkeeping andreporting responsibilities for. With such a clear
statement ofthe certifying entity, the customer (theregulated entity) will then be able to take steps to be sure that any other products that are being made for it by other manufacturers are the subject of a §59.511(g) notice fromthe appropriate manufacturer.

Response:The scenario described by this commenter-where agiven regulated entity gets products from multiple suppliers, and so any certification notices from those suppliers must clearly state which products are covered by the notice-is exactly why EPA concludes that § 59.511(g)(3) should expressly require that the certification notice include an "identification ofthe products covered bythe notice." This identification ofthe scope of each certification notice will allow the regulated entity to determine which products are covered by certification notices (and,thus, are products for which the recordkeeping and reporting obligations will be fulfilled by a certifying entity) and which products have recordkeeping and reporting obligations that are still the responsibility ofthe regulated entity. Similarly, EPA will be able to review the notices and determine who has the recordkeeping andreporting responsibilities for the various products. Conversely, a certification notice that does not clearly identify the products covered by the notice will create confusion and ambiguity for allparties. Comment:With respect to the alternative options for assuring thatboth the certifying entity and the regulated entity are aware oftheir responsibilities for recordkeeping andreporting following a certification notice, one commenter recommends that the certifying entity be required to send the § 59.5 11(g) notice to the regulated entity when it is submitted to EPA. The
commenter supports this recommendation by explaining that, with this approach, the regulated entity will have the notice in its records, and the certifying entity will be able to comply with § 59.511(g) without waiting for a reply from the regulated entity. If the certifying entity sends the regulated entity anotice regarding these responsibilities, then both parties will have full knowledge ofthe responsibilities being assumed by the certifying entity. The alternative option proposed byEPA-to have both parties sign the certification notice before it is submitted to EPA-would be burdensome, according to the
commenter. In support ofthis conclusion, the commenter gave the example ofone manufacturer who makes products for over 400 different customers, and stated that obtaining the signature ofall ofthese customers would be "an overwhelming proposition." The commenter further notes that most manufacturers make private label products for customers and will be in the position of maintaining the records and fulfilling the reporting obligations for their customers.

Response:In choosing between the two options proposed, EPA has balanced the conflicting goals of(1) making the burden ofproviding the certification notice reasonable, so as not to discourage manufacturers and others from taking on the recordkeeping and reporting obligations ofregulated entities, and (2) making sure thatboth parties are aware ofwhat responsibilities are being shifted as a result ofthe notice. Although having both parties sign the notice fulfills the second goal, EPA's conclusion is that the option of having the certifying entity sign the notice and then send it to the regulated entity will provide the right balance between these two goals. In making this decision, EPA notes the following points in addition to the points discussed above. First, part of EPA's original basis for allowing certifying entities to assume the recordkeeping and reporting obligations

was that the certifying entity may be able to fulfill the obligations more accurately, and with less burden than the regulated entity. This point is supported by one ofthis commenter's points on another issue: that it is the manufacturers who have the data and information that must be kept and reported (a point that commenters make in discussing their opposition to the joint liability ofcertifying entities and regulated entities, which is discussed below). Second, atthe point in time when the certifying entity submits the certification notice to EPA with a copy to the regulated entity, the certifying entity becomes responsible forthe recordkeeping and reporting requirements covered by the notice,

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effort, but will not result in any gap of recordkeeping and reporting.

C.Formofthe §59.511(g)Notice

Comment:EPA received comment that § 59.511(g) indicates the essential elements that must be included in the notice, andthat these elements are clear and fairly concise. This commenter suggests that it is not necessary to require a specific form or format. Finally, the commenter states it is willing to work with EPA on a format that is acceptable to the Agency and user-friendly for the industry.

Response:Atthis time, EPA is not imposing any specific language or format for the certification notices, and intends to work with the commenter and other interested parties to develop

an optional model for the certification notices. EPA may however, propose further amendments to the rule in the future ifthe Agency determines that particular language or format should be

a requirement.

D. LiabilityFollowing§59.511(g) Certification

Comment:One commenter does not believe that any additional language should be added regardingjoint liability for the recordkeeping and reporting under § 59.511(g). The commenter states that, in most cases, all the datathat needs to be maintained andreported is in the hands ofthe certifying entity. According to the commenter, the regulated entity, even ifit wanted to, would not be able to fulfill the recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities. Because ofthis practical limitation, the commenter urges EPA to reject any additional language which imposesjoint liability for a failure in the recordkeeping and reporting functions under § 59.511.

Response:Joint liability is a common enforcement approach under the CAA. Here, EPA believes thatjoint liability is essential to ensure thatthe recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities are fulfilled. Thisjoint liability gives regulated entities the appropriate incentive to rely only on reputable parties to fulfill their recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities.

E. Other
Comment:EPA received comments from one commenter in a cover letter and through the resubmission of
comments submitted in response to the July 16, 2007, proposed rule, "National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings" (40 CFR parts 51 and 59, subpart E; 72 FR 38952). Response:With respect to the resubmission ofits 2007 comments document, EPA took final action on the proposed rule on March 24, 2008 (40 CFR parts 51 and 59, subpart E; 73 FR 15621), and responded to the comments at that time. Moreover, the 2007
comments do not apply to the issues being considered in the current rulemaking. Comment:In its cover letter, the commenter above makes three points. The firsttwo points criticize statements that EPA made in its November 2007 Response to Comments document (whichwas prepared for the March 2008 final rule) and address issues that are outside the scope ofthe current rulemaking.

Finally, the commenter makes one point that specifically addresses the
current rulemaking. The commenter states that EPA is significantly expanding the number of compounds on Table 2A in this rulemaking, and that this is a major change that should lead EPA to reconsider the fundamental approach that this regulation is taking. Specifically, the commenter contends thatthe rule will not achieve real ozone reductions in the areas that need the reductions, and that the rule encourages the substitution ofhazardous air pollutants for other compounds used in aerosol coatings.

Response:With respect to the commenter's 2007 comments and the two comments that criticize aspects of EPA's November 2007 response to comments document, EPA will not address those comments here because they are outside the scope ofthis rulemaking. With respect to the
comment that this rulemaking is a significant expansion of the rule that warrants areconsideration ofthe fundamental approach in the March 24, 2008, final action, EPA does not dispute thatthis rulemaking is expanding the number ofcompounds on Table 2A, but the Agency disagrees that this is amajor change inthe rule, or a significant expansion ofthe scope ofthe rule that raises the issues thatthe commenter seeks to have EPA reconsider. Finally, EPA notes that CAA section 307(d)(7)(B) provides the proper vehicle for a person seeking reconsideration ofissues from a past rule, and the commenter here has neither stated that itis proceeding under this provision nor explained why it believes it meets the threshold requirements for such reconsideration. Comment:Another commenter requested a statement in the final rule that addresses the "harmonization" of CARB and US EPA MIR values, since both have either promulgated or proposed aerosol coatings rules that use these values.

Response:EPA agrees with the commenter that, in general, maintaining consistency between the reactivity factors used byEPA and CARB is important for the efficient and effective implementation ofEPA and CARB's reactivity-based regulations. In developing this current regulation, EPA has made an effort to make the requirements as consistent aspossible with the requirements of CARB's aerosol coatings regulation within the limits of

our authority and responsibilities under the CAA. EPA and CARB's rules, however, are promulgated under different statutory authorities through separate formal rulemaking processes in different regulatory agencies; so, some differences can be expected. The reactivity factors that are currently included in EPA'srule are consistent with the reactivity values currently applied in CARB's aerosol coatings regulation. As discussed in Section III.A., EPA recognizes that the current reactivity factors may need to be revised in the future to reflect the evolving scientific information. As stated previously, before adding new compounds or updating reactivity values for existing compounds in Table 2 through formal rulemaking procedures, EPA will ensure that the supporting data will have undergone appropriate scientific review. Also, before pursuing such arevision, EPA will work with CARB to determine an appropriate timeline andprocess for incorporating changes to the reactivity factors used in both our regulations and to determine, where appropriate and necessary, whether changes to the reactivity-based limits inthose regulations should be made aswell.

F. 30-DayExtension ofDeadline for InitialNotificationsandFindingand StatementofGoodCause

In this final rule, EPA is extending the deadline forthe initial notifications required under Section 59.511(b) for 30 days, until July 31, 2009. This extension is being granted without the notice and comment proceedings described in Section 307(d)(3) ofthe CleanAir Act for good cause, as authorized under Section 307(d)(1). 3

3 Under Section 307(d)(1), inthe text that appears after the list ofactions towhich Section 307(d) applies, the statute provides that the requirements of Section 307(d) do not apply "in the case of any rule or circumstance referred to in subparagraphs (A) or (B) ofsubsection 553(b) ofTitle 5." Section 553(b)(B) ofTitle 5 provides that notice and
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EPA finds that good cause exists to extend the deadline for initial notifications by 30 days without notice and comment proceedings because (1) the amendments made in this rule affect the initial notifications under 59.511(b) and the certification notices allowed under Section 59.511(g) (which for practical reasons need to be submitted at or before the deadline for initial notifications), and (2)these amendments are being promulgated a short time before the previous deadline for initial notifications ofJuly 1, 2009. Given these circumstances, the Agency has concluded that it would not be fair

or in the public interest to require regulated entities to submit the initial notifications by July 1, 2009, or to expect those entities who are electing to submit certification notices to do so by July 1,2009.

The Agency finds that good cause is shown here onthe grounds that notice and comment proceedings are unnecessary. Courts haverecognized that notice and comment is "unnecessary" where the rule is "a minor rule or amendment in which the public is not particularly interested." Texaco,Inc v. FederalPowerComm., 412 F.2d 740, 743 n.6 (3d Cir 1969) (quotingAttorney General's Manual on Administrative Act (1947) at 12-13). See also UtilitySolid WasteActivities Group

v. EPA, 236 F.3d 749, 755 (D.C. Cir. 2001) ("unnecessary" applies to "those situations in which the administrative rule is aroutine determination, insignificant in nature and impact, and inconsequential to the industry and to the public."); NorthernArapahoe Tribe

v. Hodel,808 F.2d 741, 751 (10th Cir. 1987) (" 'Unnecessary' means unnecessary so far asthe public is concerned, as would be the case if a minor or merely technical amendment in which the public is not particularly interested were involved.") (quoting S. Rep. No. 752, 79th Cong., 1st Sess. 14 (1945)). Here, EPA finds that the extension ofthe deadline for submitting initial notifications by 30 days is a minor amendment in which the public is not particularly interested because (1) it does not affect the compliance date for the rule, (2) it only affects the date by which EPA willreceive certain reports from regulated entities, and (3) the extension of 30 days is short.4 For

procedure thereon are impracticable, unnecessary,
or contrary to public interest."

4EPA further notes that when the Agency previously proposed a seven-month extension of the compliance date in November 2008, itreceived only one comment. See 73 FR 78,994, 78,995 (col. 2) (December 24, 2008). Because this significantly longer extension ofthe compliance date (notjust the deadline for certain reports) resulted in only these reasons, EPA finds that it has good

cause to extend this deadline without notice and comment proceedings.
G. Basis forMaking ThisRuleEffective

on the DateofPublication
Section 553(d) ofthe Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553(b), generally provides that rules may not take effect earlier than 30 days afterthey

are published in the Federal Register. However, EPA is issuing this final rule under section 307(d)(1) ofthe Clean Air Act, which states:

"The provisions ofsection 553 through 557 * * * ofTitle 5shall not, except as expressly provided inthis section, apply to actions to which this subsection applies." Thus, section 553(d) ofthe APA does not apply to this rule. EPA is nevertheless acting consistently with the policies underlying APA section 553(d) in making this rule effective on June 23, 2009. APA section 553(d)(3) provides an exception when the agency finds good cause exists for a period less than 30 days before effectiveness. We find good cause exists to make this rule effective upon publication because doing so alleviates potential confusion and implementation difficulties that could arise ifthese amendments were not in effect until 30 (lays after the date of publication. For example, the extension of the deadline for initial notifications needs to become effective before July 1,2009 to avoid confusion and implementation difficulties.

IV. Summary ofImpacts

This section presents a summary of the impacts expected as a result ofthis rule.

A. EnvironmentalImpacts

There are no adverse environmental impacts anticipated from compliance with thisrule.

B. EnergyImpacts

There are no adverse energy impacts anticipated from compliance with this rule.
C. CostandEconomicImpacts

There are no adverse economic impacts anticipated from compliance with thisrule.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. Executive Order12866:Regulatory Planning andReview
Under Executive Order (EO) 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this action is a "significant regulatory action" that raises novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the

one comment, andbecause ofthe nature ofthat
comment (see 73 FR at 78,992), EPA concludes that

a notice and comment proceeding to extend the deadline for submitting initial notifications would
not likely result in any comments. President's priorities, or the principles
set forth inthe EO. Accordingly, EPA submitted this action to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review underEO 12866 and any changes made inresponse to OMB recommendations have been documented in the docket forthis action.

B. Paperwork ReductionAct
This action does not impose any new information collection burden; it only proposes amendments and minor corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule by adding compounds and associated reactivity factors to Table 2-Reactivity Factors based onpetitions EPA received from regulated entities; and clarifies which VOC are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, certain changes are being made related to the notice required for a company to certify that it will assume the responsibility for compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements for aregulated entity, and who is liable following such certification. Finally, inthis action we make minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule.

However, the OMB has previously approved the information collection requirements contained inthe existing regulations, i.e., the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings, 40 CFR parts 51 and 59, subpart E (73 FR 15604, March 24, 2008) under the provisions ofthe Paperwork ReductionAct, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.and has assigned OMB control number 2060-0617. The OMB control numbers forEPA's regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFRpart 9.
C.RegulatoryFlexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) generally requires an agency to prepare
a regulatory flexibility analysis ofany rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number ofsmall entities. Small entities include small businesses, small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions.

For purposes ofassessing the impacts ofthis rule on small entities, small entity is defined as: (1) A small business

as defined bythe Small Business Administration's (SBA)regulations at 13 CFR 121.201; (2) a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government ofa city, county, town, school district or special district with a population of less than 50,000; and (3) a small 

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organization that is any not-for-profit enterprise which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field.

After considering the economic impacts ofthis rule on small entities, I certify thatthis action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This rule will not impose any new requirements on small entities. We have determined that small businesses will not incur any adverse impacts because EPA is only making minor corrections and amendments to the Aerosol Coatings rule, andthese corrections and amendments do not create any new requirements or burdens. No costs are associated with these amendments. We continue to be interested in the potential impacts ofthe rule on small entities and welcome comments on issues related to such impacts.
D. UnfundedMandatesReformAct

This rule does not contain a Federal mandate that mayresult in expenditures of $100 million or more for State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector in any
one year. This action only makes amendments and minor corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule by adding compounds and associated reactivity factors to Table 2-Reactivity Factors based on petitions EPA received from regulated entities; and clarifies which VOC are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, certain changes are being made related to the notice required for

a company to certify that it will assume the responsibility for compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements for a regulated entity, and who is liable following such certification. Finally, inthis action we make minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule. Thus, this rule is not subject to the requirements of sections 202 or 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA).

This rule is also not subject to the requirements of section 203 of UMRA because it contains no regulatory requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments. It only proposes amendments and minor corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule by adding compounds and associated reactivity factors to Table 2-Reactivity Factors based onpetitions EPA received from regulated entities; and clarifies which volatile organic compounds are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, certain changes are being made related to the notice required for a company to certify that it will assume the responsibility for compliance with recordkeeping andreporting requirements for a regulated entity, and who is liable following such certification. Finally, in this action we make minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule.

E.Executive Order13132: Federalism

EO 13132, entitled "Federalism" (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure "meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the development ofregulatory policies that have Federalism implications." "Policies that have Federalism implications" is defined in the EO to include regulations that have "substantial direct effects on the States,

on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution ofpower and responsibilities among the various levels ofgovernment."

This rule does not have Federalism implications. It willnot have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution ofpower and responsibilities among the various levels ofgovernment, as specified in EO 13132. This action only makes amendments and minor corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule by adding compounds and associated reactivity factors to Table 2-Reactivity Factors based on petitions EPA received from regulated entities; and clarifies which VOC are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, certain changes are being made related to the notice required for

a company to certify that it will assume the responsibility for compliance with recordkeeping andreporting requirements for a regulated entity, and who is liable following such certification. Finally, in this action we make minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule.

Thus, EO 13132 does not apply to this rule.

In the spirit ofEO 13132, and consistent with EPA policy to promote communications between EPA and State and local governments, EPA specifically solicits comment on this rule from State and local officials.

F.Executive Order13175: Consultation and CoordinationWith Indian Tribal Governments

This action does not have tribal implications, as specified in EO 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). This action only makes amendments and minor corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule by adding compounds and associated reactivity factors to Table 2-Reactivity Factors based onpetitions EPA received from regulated entities; and clarifies which VOC are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, certain changes are being made related to the notice required for a company to certify that itwill assume the responsibility for compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements for aregulated entity, and who is liable following such certification. Finally, inthis action we make minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule. Thus, EO 13175 does not apply to this action.
G. Executive Order13045:Protectionof ChildrenFromEnvironmentalHealth andSafetyRisks

EPA interprets EO 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) as applying only to those regulatory actions that concern health or safety risks, such that the analysis required under section 5-501 of the EO has the potential to influence the regulation. This action is not subject to EO 13045 because it does not establish

an environmental standard intended to mitigate health or safety risks.
H. Executive Order13211:Actions Concerning RegulationsThat Significantly Affect EnergySupply, Distribution,or Use

This action is not a "significant energy action" as defined in EO 13211 (66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001)), because it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use ofenergy. Further,

we have concluded that this rule is not likely to have any adverse energy effects because it only makes amendments and minor corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule by adding compounds and associated reactivity factors to Table 2-Reactivity Factors based onpetitions EPA received from regulated entities; and clarifies which VOC are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, certain changes are being made related to the notice required for a company to certify that it will assume the responsibility for compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements for aregulated entity, and who is liable following such certification. Finally, inthis action we make minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule.

L NationalTechnologyTransferand AdvancementAct

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Act of 1995 ("NTTAA"), Public Law No. 104-113, 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in its regulatory activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, andbusiness practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. NTTAA directs EPA to provide Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and applicable voluntary

consensus standards.

This rulemaking does not involve technical standards. Therefore, EPA is not considering the use of any voluntary

consensus standards.
J.Executive Order12898:Federal Actions To AddressEnvironmental Justicein Minority Populationsand Low-Income Populations

EO 12898 (59 FR 7629 (Feb. 16, 1994)) establishes Federal executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision directs Federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law, to make environmental justice part oftheir mission by identifying and addressing,
as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects oftheir programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations in the United States.

EPA has concluded that it is not practicable to determine whether there would be disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and/or low income populations from this rule. The rule only makes amendments and minor corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule by adding compounds and associated reactivity factors to Table 2-Reactivity Factors based onpetitions EPA received from regulated entities; and clarifies which VOC are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, certain changes are being made related to the notice required for a company to certify that it will assume the responsibility for compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements for aregulated entity, and who is liable following such certification. Finally, inthis action we make minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule.

K. Congressional ReviewAct
The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added bythe Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides thatbefore a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy ofthe rule, to each House ofthe Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. The EPA will submit a report containing the final rule amendment and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House ofRepresentatives, and the Comptroller General ofthe United States prior to publication ofthis final rule amendment in the Federal Register. The final rule amendment is not a "major rule" as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). This final rule is effective on June 23, 2009.

List of Subjects
40 CFRPart51

Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting andrecordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compound, Consumer products, Aerosol products, Aerosol coatings, Consumer and commercial products.

40 CFRPart59

Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: June 15, 2009. Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator. * For the reasons set out in the preamble, parts 51 and 59 oftitle 40, Chapter I ofthe Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows:

PART 51-[AMENDED]

m1.The authority citation for part 51 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 23 U.S.C. 101; 42 US.C 7401- 7671q.
* 2. Section 51.100(s)(7) is revised to read as follows: §51.100 Definitions.

(s) * * * (7) For the purposes ofdetermining compliance with EPA's aerosol coatings reactivity based regulation (as described in 40 CFR part 59-National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products) any organic compound in the volatile portion ofan aerosol coating is counted towards the product's reactivity-based limit, as provided in 40 CFR part 59, subpart E. Therefore, the compounds that are used in aerosol coating products andthat are identified in paragraphs (s)(1) or (s)(5) ofthis section as excluded fromEPA's definition ofVOC are to be counted towards a product's reactivity limit for the purposes ofdetermining compliance with EPA's aerosol coatings reactivitybased national regulation, as provided in 40 CFR part 59, subpart E.

* * * * *

PART 59-[AMENDED]

* 3.The authority citation for part59 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C 7414 and 751lb(e).

* 4. Section 59.501 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(4) and the first
sentence ofparagraph (f)(3)(i) to read as follows:
§59.501 Am Isubjectto thissubpart?

(b)* * * (4) Ifyou are a manufacturer, importer, or distributor, you can choose to certify that you will provide any or all ofthe recordkeeping andreporting requirements of §§ 59.510 and 59.511 by following the procedures of §59.511(g) and (h).

* * * * *

(f)* * * (3) * * * (i) You must submit an initial notification no laterthan July 31, 2009,

or on or before the date that you start manufacturing aerosol coating products that are sold inthe United States, whichever is later. * *

u 5. Section 59.510 is amended by revising paragraph (b)to read as follows:
§59.510 What records am Irequired to maintain?

(b) By providing the written certification to the Administrator in accordance with §59.511(g), the certifying entity accepts responsibility for compliance with the recordkeeping requirements of this section with respect to any products covered bythe written certification, as detailed inthe written certification. Failure to maintain the required records may result in enforcement action byEPA against the certifying entity in accordance with the enforcement provisions applicable to violation ofthese provisions by regulated entities. Ifthe certifying entity revokes its certification, as allowed by §59.511(h), the regulated entity must 

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assume responsibility formaintaining all records required by this section. * 6. Section 59.511 is amended as follows:


### ma.By revising the first sentence in paragraph (b)introductory text. * b. By revising the first sentence of paragraph (e) introductory text.


### mc.By revising paragraph (g) introductory text. * d.By revising paragraphs (g)(3) and (g)(4).


### me.By adding paragraph (g)(5). §59.511 What notifications and reports must Isubmit?

(b) You must submit an initial notification no laterthan July 31, 2009,

or on or before the date that you first manufacture, distribute, or import aerosol coatings, whichever is later.* * *

(e) Ifyou claim the exemption under §59.501(e), you must submit an initial notification no laterthan July 31, 2009,

or on or before the date that you first manufacture aerosol coatings, whichever is later. * * *
(g) Ifyou are amanufacturer, importer, or distributor who chooses to certify thatyou will maintain records for a regulated entity for all orpart of the purposes of§59.510 andthis section, you must submit anotice to the appropriate EPA Regional Office listed in §59.512. At the same time that this notice is sent to the appropriate EPA Regional Office, a copy ofthe notice
must be sent to the regulated entity for which you are accepting responsibility for recordkeeping andreporting requirements. After the certifying entity submits this notice to the appropriate EPA Regional Office, both the certifying entity andthe regulated entity are liable for any failure to keep records or submit records and for any inaccurate records

or reports covered by the notice, and

one orboth maybe subject to an enforcement action in accordance with the enforcement provisions applicable to violation ofthese provisions. This notice must include the information contained inparagraphs (g)(1) though (g)(5) of this section.

(3) Description of specific requirements in §59.510 andthis section for which you are assuming responsibility and explanation ofhow all required information under this subpart willbe maintained and submitted, as required, by you or the regulated entity; including identification ofthe products covered bythe notice and the location or locations where the records will be maintained; (4) A statement that the certifying entity understands that the failure to fulfill the responsibilities that it is assuming mayresult in an enforcement action against it in accordance with the enforcement provisions applicable to violation ofthese provisions by regulated entities; and (5) The signature ofthe responsible official forthe certifying entity.

* 7. Section 59.512 is amendedby revising the addresses forEPA Regions I, IV, VII, and VIII to read as follows: §59.512 AddressesofEPA regional offices.

EPA Region I(Connecticut, Maine,

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont), Director, Office ofEnvironmental Stewardship, 1 Congress St., Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02114-2023.

EPA Region IV (Alabama, Florida,

Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee), Director, AirPesticides and Toxics, Management Division, Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303-3104.

EPA Region VII (Iowa,Kansas, Missouri,

Nebraska), Director, Air Toxics Division, 901 North 5th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101. EPA Region VIII (Colorado, Montana,

North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming), Director, Air and Toxics Division, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-1129.

* 8. Table 2A to subpartE ofpart 59- Reactivity Factors is revised to read as follows:

TABLE 

### 2A TO SUBPART 

### E OF PART 59-REACTIVITY FACTORS

Compound CS Reactivity CAS No. factor

F

ormald e hy

d

e ............................................................................................................................................................ Glycerol (1,2,3-Propanetriol)

...................................................................................................................................... Propylene Glycol

........................................................................................................................................................ Ethanol

....................................................................................................................................................................... Formic Acid

................................................................................................................................................................ Acetic Acid

................................................................................................................................................................. M

ethanol

.................................................................................................................................................................... IsopropylAlcohol (2-Propanol)

.................................................................................................................................. Acetone (Propanone)

................................................................................................................................................. n-Propanol (n-PropylAlcohol)

................................................................................................................................... n-ButylAlcohol(Butanol)

........................................................................................................................................... n-Pentanol(AmylAlcohol)

......................................................................................................................................... Be

nz

e ne ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1,1,1-Trichloroethane ................................................................................................................................................. Prop an

e ..................................................................................................................................................................... Vinyl Chloride ............................................................................................................................................................. Acetaldehyde ............................................................................................................................................................. Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane)

..................................................................................................................... Eth ylene Oxide .......................................................................................................................................................... Isobutane ................................................................................................................................................................... H

FC-152A (1,1-Difluoroethane)

................................................................................................................................. Propylene Oxide ........................................................................................................................................................ t-ButylAlcohol

............................................................................................................................................................ M

ethyl t-ButylK etone ................................................................................................................................................ Isophorone (3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenone)

........................................................................................................ Isopentane ................................................................................................................................................................. 50-00-0 56-81-5 57-55-6 64-17-5 64-18-6 64-19-7 67-56-1 67-63-0 67-64-1 71-23-8 71-36-3 71-41-0 71-43-2 71-55-6 74-98-6 75-01-4 75-07-0 75-09-2 75-21-8 75-28-5 75-37-6 75-56-9 75-65-0 75-97-8 78-59-1 78-78-4 8.97 3.27 2.75 1.69 0.08 0.71 0.71 0.71 0.43 2.74 3.34 3.35 0.81 0.00 0.56 2.92 6.84 0.07 0.05 1.35 0.00 0.32 0.45 0.78 10.58 1.68 

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TABLE 

### 2A TO SUBPART 

### E OF PART 59-REACTIVITY FACTORS-Continued

Compound CAS No. Reactivity factor

Isobu tan ol

.................................................................................................................................................................. 78

-83

- 1 2.24 2-Butanol (s-Butyl Alcohol)

........................................................................................................................................ 78-92-2 1.60 Methyl Ethyl Ketone (2-Butanone)

............................................................................................................................ 78-93-3 1.49 Monoisopropanol Am ine (1-Am ino-2-Propanol)

........................................................................................................ 78-96-6 13.42 Trichloroethylene

....................................................................................................................................................... 79-01-6 0.60 Propio n ic A cid

............................................................................................................................................................ 79

-09

- 4 1.16 A

crylic A cid

................................................................................................................................................................ 79

- 10

-7 11.6 6 Methyl Acetate

........................................................................................................................................................... 79-20-9 0.07 N

itroethane ................................................................................................................................................................ 79

-24

-3 12.79 Methacrylic Acid

......................................................................................................................................................... 79-41-4 18.78 a-Pinene (Pine Oil)

.................................................................................................................................................... 80-56-8 4.29 Methyl Methacrylate

................................................................................................................................................... 80-62-6 15.84 N

ap

hthalen e ............................................................................................................................................................... 91-20

-3 3.26 Xylene, ortho-

............................................................................................................................................................ . 95-47-6 7.49

o-Cres ol

..................................................................................................................................................................... 95

-48

-7 2.34 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene

............................................................................................................................................. 95-63-6 7.18 3-Pen tan on

e .............................................................................................................................................................. 96

-22

- 0 1.45 Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (Ethyl Methyl Ketone Oxime)

............................................................................................... 96-29-7 22.04 gamma-Butyrolactone

................................................................................................................................................ 96-48-0 1.15 E

thy lL

actate

.............................................................................................................................................................. 97

-64

-3 2.71 Isobutyl Isobutyrate

.................................................................................................................................................... 97-85-8 0.61 Isobutyl Methacrylate

................................................................................................................................................. 97-86-9 8.99 Butyl Methacrylate

..................................................................................................................................................... 97-88-1 9.09 PCBTF (p-Trifluoromethyl-CI-Benzene)

..................................................................................................................... 98-56-6 0.11 Cumene (Isopropyl Benzene)

.................................................................................................................................... 98-82-8 2.32 a-Methyl Styrene

........................................................................................................................................................ 98-83-9 1.72 Ethyl Benzene

............................................................................................................................................................ 100-41-4 2.79 Styrene ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 00

-42

- 5 1.9 5 Benzaldehyde

............................................................................................................................................................ 100-52-7 0.00 Triethanolamine

......................................................................................................................................................... 102-71-6 2.76 2-Ethyl-Hexyl Acetate

................................................................................................................................................ 103-09-3 0.79 2-Ethyl-Hexyl Acrylate

............................................................................................................................................... 103-11-7 2.42 2-Ethyl-l-Hexanol (Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol)

................................................................................................................... 104-76-7 2.20 Ethyl Propionate

........................................................................................................................................................ 105-37-3 0.79 s-Butyl Acetate

........................................................................................................................................................... 105-46-4 1.43 n-Propyl Propionate

................................................................................................................................................... 106-36-5 0.93 X

y

lene, p ara- ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 0

6

-42

- 3 4.25 p-Dichlorobenzene

..................................................................................................................................................... 106-46-7 0.20 Dimethyl Succinate

.................................................................................................................................................... 106-65-0 0.23 1,2-Epoxybutane (Ethyl Oxirane)

.............................................................................................................................. 106-88-7 1.02 n-Propyl Bromide

....................................................................................................................................................... 106-94-5 0.35 B

u

tan e ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 06

-97

- 8 1.33 1,3-Butadiene

............................................................................................................................................................. 106-99-0 13.58 Ethylene Glycol

.......................................................................................................................................................... 107-21-1 3.36 2-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol

.......................................................................................................................................... 107-41-5 1.04 Isohexane Isomers

.................................................................................................................................................... 107-83-5 1.80 Methyl n-Propyl Ketone (2-Pentanone)

..................................................................................................................... 107-87-9 3.07 Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (1-Methoxy-2-Propanol)

.................................................................................. 107-98-2 2.62 n,n-Dimethylethanolamine

......................................................................................................................................... 108-01-0 4.76 1 -Nitropropane

........................................................................................................................................................... 108-03-2 16.16 V

in

y

l A cetate

.............................................................................................................................................................. 108

-05

-4 3.26 Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

.............................................................................................................................................. 108-10-1 4.31 Isopropyl Acetate

....................................................................................................................................................... 108-21-4 1.12 Propylene Carbonate (4-Methyl-1,3-Dioxolan-2one)

................................................................................................. 108-32-7 0.25 Xylene, meta-.

............................................................................................................................................................ . 108-38-3 10.61 Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate (1 -Methoxy-2-Propyl Acetate)

........................................................... 108-65-6 1.71 1,3,5-Trimethyl Benzene

............................................................................................................................................ 108-67-8 11.22 Di-Isobutyl Ketone (2,6-Dimethyl-4-Heptanone)

........................................................................................................ 108-83-8 2.94 Methylcyclohexane

.................................................................................................................................................... 108-87-2 1.99 Toluen e ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 08

-88

-3 3.9 7 Monochlorobenzene

.................................................................................................................................................. 108-90-7 0.36 Cyclohexanol

............................................................................................................................................................. 108-93-0 2.25 Cyclohexanone

.......................................................................................................................................................... 108-94-1 1.61

n

-B

u

tylBu tyrate

......................................................................................................................................................... 109

-21-7 1.12 Propyl Acetate

........................................................................................................................................................... 109-60-4 0.87 Pentan e ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 09

-66

- 0 1.54 Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (2-Methoxyethanol)

........................................................................................... 109-86-4 2.98 Tetrahydrofuran

......................................................................................................................................................... 109-99-9 4.95 Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (5-Methyl-2-Hexanone)

........................................................................................................ 110-12-3 2.10 Isobutyl Acetate

......................................................................................................................................................... 110-19-0 0.67 Methyl Amyl Ketone

................................................................................................................................................... 110-43-0 2.80

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Compound CAS No. Reactivity factor

He

x

a ne ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1

0

-54

-3 1.4 5 n-Propyl Formate

....................................................................................................................................................... 110-74-7 0.93 2-Ethoxyethanol

......................................................................................................................................................... 110-80-5 3.78 Cyclohexane

.............................................................................................................................................................. 110-82-7 1.46 Morpholine

................................................................................................................................................................. 110-91-8 15.43 Dipropylene Glycol

..................................................................................................................................................... 110-98-5 2.48 Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate)

.......................................................................... 111-15-9 1.90 Diethylenetriamine

..................................................................................................................................................... 111-40-0 13.03 Diethanolamine

.......................................................................................................................................................... 111-42-2 4.05 Diethylene Glycol

....................................................................................................................................................... 111-46-6 3.55

n

-Octan e .................................................................................................................................................................... 111-65

- 9 1.1 1 2-Butoxy-1-Ethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether)

............................................................................................ 111-76-2 2.90 Diethylene Glycol Methyl Ether (2-(2-Methoxyethoxy) Ethanol)

............................................................................... 111-77-3 2.90

n

-N

o

n

a

n

e ................................................................................................................................................................... 1 11- 84

-2 0.9 5 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) Ethanol

....................................................................................................................................... 111-90-0 3.19 Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate (2-Butoxyethyl Acetate)

.......................................................................... 112-07-2 1.67 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) Ethyl Acetate

.............................................................................................................................. 112-15-2 1.50 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)-Ethanol

....................................................................................................................................... 112-34-5 2.70 Dimethyl Ether

........................................................................................................................................................... 115-10-6 0.93 Triethylamine

............................................................................................................................................................. 121-44-8 16.60 2-Phenoxyethanol; Ethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether

..................................................................................................... 122-99-6 3.61 Diacetone Alcohol

...................................................................................................................................................... 123-42-2 0.68 2,4-Pentanedione

....................................................................................................................................................... 123-54-6 1.02 B

u

tan al

....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 23

-72

- 8 6.74 Butyl Acetate, n ......................................................................................................................................................... 123-86-4 0.89 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy) Ethyl Acetate

.............................................................................................................................. 124-17-4 1.38 2-Amino-2-Methyl-1 -Propanol

.................................................................................................................................... 124-68-5 15.08 Perchloroethylene

...................................................................................................................................................... 127-18-4 0.04 Ethanolamine

............................................................................................................................................................. 141-43-5 5.97 Ethyl acetate

.............................................................................................................................................................. 141-78-6 0.64 H

ep

tan e ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 42

-82

- 5 1.28 n-Hexyl Acetate (Hexyl Acetate)

............................................................................................................................... 142-92-7 0.87 2-Ethyl Hexanoic Acid

............................................................................................................................................... 149-57-5 4.41 1,2,3-Trimethyl Benzene

............................................................................................................................................ 526-73-8 11.26 t-Butyl Acetate

........................................................................................................................................................... 540-88-5 0.20 Methyl Isobutyrate

..................................................................................................................................................... 547-63-7 0.70 Methyl Lactate

........................................................................................................................................................... 547-64-8 2.75 Methyl Propionate

...................................................................................................................................................... 554-12-1 0.71 1,2 Butanediol

............................................................................................................................................................ 584-03-2 2.21 n-Butyl Propionate

..................................................................................................................................................... 590-01-2 0.89 Methyl n-Butyl Ketone (2-Hexanone)

........................................................................................................................ 591-78-6 3.55 Ethyl Isopropyl Ether

................................................................................................................................................. 625-54-7 3.86 Dimethyl Adipate

........................................................................................................................................................ 627-93-0 1.95 Methy n-Butyl Ether

................................................................................................................................................... 628-28-4 3.66 Amyl Acetate (Pentyl Ethanoate, Pentyl Acetate)

..................................................................................................... 628-63-7 0.96 Ethyl n-Butyl Ether

..................................................................................................................................................... 628-81-9 3.86 Ethyl t-Butyl Ether

...................................................................................................................................................... 637-92-3 2.11 1,3-Dioxolane

............................................................................................................................................................. 646-06-0 5.47 Ethyl-3-Ethoxypropionate

........................................................................................................................................... 763-69-9 3.61 Methyl Pyrrolidone (n-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone)

............................................................................................................. 872-50-4 2.56 Dimethyl Gluterate

..................................................................................................................................................... 1119-40-0 0.51 C8 Disubstituted Benzenes (xylenes, mixed isomers)

.............................................................................................. 1330-20-7 7.48 Ethylene Glycol 2-Ethylhexyl Ether [2-(2-Ethylhexyloxy) Ethanol]

............................................................................ 1559-35-9 1.71 Propylene Glycol Monopropyl Ether (1-Propoxy-2-Propanol)

................................................................................... 1569-01-3 2.86 Propylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol)

....................................................................................... 1569-02-4 3.25 2-Methoxy-1 -Propanol

............................................................................................................................................... 1589-47-5 3.01 Methyl t-Butyl Ether

................................................................................................................................................... 1634-04-4 0.78 Ethylcyclohexane

....................................................................................................................................................... 1678-91-7 1.75 Isoamyl Isobutyrate

.................................................................................................................................................... 2050-01-3 0.89 2-Propoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monopropyl Ether)

............................................................................................ 2807-30-9 3.52 n-Butoxy-2-Propanol

.................................................................................................................................................. 5131-66-8 2.70 d-Limonene (Dipentene or Orange Terpene)

............................................................................................................ 5989-27-5 3.99 Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether Isomer (2-[2Methoxypropoxy]-l-Propanol)

........................................................... 13588-28-8 3.02 C9 Styrenes (Vinyl Toluene, mixed isomers)

............................................................................................................ 25013-15-4 1.72 Texanol (1,3 Pentanediol, 2,2,4-Trimethyl, 1-Isobutyrate)

........................................................................................ 25265-77-4 0.89 Isodecyl Alcohol (8-Methyl-i-Nonanol)

...................................................................................................................... 25339-17-7 1.23 Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

..................................................................................................................... 25498-49-1 1.90 Glycol Ether DPNB (1-(2-Butoxy-1-Methylethoxy) 2-Propanol)

................................................................................ 29911-28-2 1.96 Propylene Glycol t-Butyl Ether (1-tert-Butoxy-2-Propanol)

....................................................................................... 57018-52-7 1.71 2-Methoxy-l-Propyl Acetate

...................................................................................................................................... 70657-70-4 1.12 Oxo-Heptyl Acetate

.................................................................................................................................................... 90438-79-2 0.97

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Compound CAS No. Reactivity factor

2-tert-Butoxy-1 -Propanol

............................................................................................................................................ 94023- 15- 1 1.81 Oxo-Octyl Acetate

...................................................................................................................................................... 108419-32- 5 0.96

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 74 and 78 [WT Docket No. 02-55; ET Docket Nos. 00- 258, 95-18; FCC 09-49]

Relocation of 2 GHz Broadcast Auxiliary Service
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: In this document the Commission waives the deadline by which Sprint Nextel must complete relocation of the broadcast auxiliary service (BAS) to frequencies above 2025 MHz until February 8, 2010. The Commission also eliminates the requirement thatMSS entrants to the 2000-2020 MHz band may not begin operations until the BAS incumbents in the top 30 markets by population and all fixed BAS links inthe 1990-2025 MHz band have been relocated. MSS entrants will be allowed to conduct operations in markets where the BAS incumbents have not been relocated only ifthey successfully coordinate with the BAS incumbents. In addition, the Commission waives the requirement that New ICO Satellite Services G.P. must first make available to the public commercial satellite service throughout its satellite's coverage area before it may commercially operate Ancillary Terrestrial Service (ATC) in conjunction with it satellite system. DATES: Effective July 23, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Oros, (202) 418-0636, e-mail Nicholas. Oros@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary ofthe Commission's Report and Order and Order, WT Docket No. 02-55, ET Docket Nos. 00-258 and 95- 18, FCC 09-49, adopted June 10, 2009, and released June 12, 2009. The full text ofthe document is available on the Commission's Internet site athttp:// www.fcc.gov. It is also available for inspection and copying during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room CY-A257), 445 12th St., SW., Washington, DC 20554. The full
text may also be purchased from the Commission's duplication contractor, Best Copy and Printing Inc., Portals II, 445 12th St., SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300; fax (202) 488-5563; e-mail FCC@BCPIWEB.com.
Summary ofthe Report and Order and Order
1. In this Report and Order and Order, the Commission waives the deadline by which Sprint Nextel must complete relocation ofthe broadcast auxiliary service (BAS) to frequencies above 2025 MHz until February 8, 2010. The BAS incumbents are being relocated so that

new entrants such as the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS), Advanced Wireless Service (AWS), and Sprint Nextel can provide new and innovative services. In 2004, Sprint Nextel undertook the obligation to relocate the BAS incumbents within 30 months-i.e. by September 7, 2007. In March 2008 the Commission waived the BAS transition deadline until March 5, 2009. On February 12, 2009, Sprint Nextel, the Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV), the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), and the Society ofBroadcast Engineers (SBE) filed a supplemental request that the BAS transition deadline be waived until February 7, 2010. 2. The Commission concludes that waiver ofthe BAS relocation deadline until February 8, 2010 is in the public interest for a number ofreasons. The timely relocation of BAS licensees remains a necessary step forthe full introduction ofnew services in the 1990-2025 MHz band, and Sprint Nextel remains the sole entity actively undertaking such relocations. No
commenter has suggested an alternate plan by which BAS licensees can be relocated quicker in order to give new entrants full and complete access to the band. The pace ofthe BAS transition is constrained by the small number of manufacturers who make the BAS equipment, a shortage ofqualified equipment installers and tower climbers, and coordination problems between the new radio equipment and preexisting controllers. The Commission concludes that a fair reading ofthe overall record indicates that Sprint Nextel has made considerable progress in the BASrelocation process that has proven tobe a more complex undertaking than any party may have initially anticipated.

3. Further delays in BAS transition will frustrate our goal ofproviding opportunity for new entrants to begin offering service in the band andthe Commission fully intends to take all necessary steps to ensure that the BAS licensees, Sprint Nextel, and the MSS operators act to complete the BAS relocation process in atimely manner. While the Commission intends to exercise appropriate enforcement action if Sprint Nextel is not able to complete the BAS transition by February 8, 2010 for reasons it could have reasonably avoided, we also believe that there should be appropriate consequences for BAS licensees for failure to complete the relocation by the new deadline. In the accompanying Further Notice, the Commission considers further modifying the BASrelocation rules to allow new entrants to begin unencumbered operations in the band before all BAS operations are relocated. The Commission also emphasize that, under existing relocation rules, MSS operators have an absolute responsibility to protect incumbent BAS licensees, andthat it will consider taking vigorous enforcement action against any violations ofthis rule. Furthermore, the Commission reminds BAS licensees that under the Commission's rules they have an obligation to negotiate in good faith with Sprint Nextel andthe other new entrants relocation agreements for the 1990-2025 MHz band. Ifa party believes that anotherparty, whether a BAS licensee or a new entrant, is not negotiating in good faith, it may petition the Commission for a declaratory ruling.

4. As proposed in aMarch 2008 Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this docket, inthis Report and Order and Order the Commission also eliminates the requirements in §§ 74.690(e)(1)(i) and 78.40(f)(1)(i) ofthe Commission's Rules that MSS entrants relocate all BAS licensees in Nielsen Designated Market areas 1-30, as they existed on September 6, 2000, and all fixed BAS stations operating inthe band

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