[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 214 (Monday, November 5, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55885-55890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-27588]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 80

[AMS-FRL-7096-5]
RIN-2060-AJ69


Revisions to the Requirements on Variability in the Composition 
of Additives Certified Under the Gasoline Deposit Control Program; 
Direct Final Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Deposits that form in gasoline-fueled motor vehicle engines 
and fuel supply systems have been shown to increase emissions of 
harmful air pollutants. All gasoline used in the U.S. must contain 
additives that have been certified with EPA as effective in limiting 
the formation of such deposits. During certification, additive 
manufacturers must provide EPA with information on additive 
composition. To ensure that in-use additives meet EPA requirements, 
manufacturers are required to limit variation in the composition of 
additive production batches from that reported during certification.
    Today's action makes revisions to the information that must be 
provided on additive composition by the manufacturer at the time of 
certification and clarifies the requirements associated with limiting 
variability in additive production batches. These changes address 
additive manufacturer concerns that compliance with the existing 
requirements would be burdensome and difficult, while maintaining the 
emissions control benefits of the gasoline deposit control program.
    We are making these regulatory changes by direct final rule without 
prior proposal because we view these changes as noncontroversial 
revisions and anticipate no adverse comment. The ``Proposed Rules'' 
section of this Federal Register, contains a proposed rule in which we 
propose the regulatory changes in this direct final rule. If we receive 
no adverse comment, we will not take further action on the proposed 
rule. If we receive adverse comment, we will withdraw the portions of 
the direct final rule receiving such comment and those portions will 
not take effect. Any adverse comments received on this notice will be 
addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. We 
will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties 
interested in commenting must do so at this time. We are not planning 
to hold a public hearing regarding this action.

DATES: This rule is effective on February 4, 2002 without further 
notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by January 4, 2002. If we 
receive adverse comment, we will withdraw an amendment, paragraph, or 
section of the direct final rule receiving such comment and those 
amendments, paragraphs, or sections will not take effect. Any distinct 
amendment, paragraph, or section of today's rulemaking for which we do 
not receive adverse comment will become effective on the date set out 
above, notwithstanding any adverse comment on any other distinct 
amendment, paragraph, or section of today's rule.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit written comments in response 
to this notice (in duplicate if possible) to Public Docket No. A-2001-
15, at: Air Docket Section, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 
Attention: Docket No. A-2001-15, First Floor, Waterside Mall, Room M-
1500, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460 (Telephone 202-260-7548; 
Fax 202-260-4400). We also request that a copy of the comments be sent 
to Jeff Herzog by mail at, U.S. EPA, Assessment and Standards Division, 
2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2498, or by E-Mail at 
[email protected]
    This direct final rule and the associated proposed rule are 
available electronically on the day of publication from the Office of 
the Federal Register internet Web site listed below. Electronic copies 
of these notices are also available from the EPA Office of 
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http://www.epa.gov/docs/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/ (Either select desired date 
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http://www.epa.gov/otaq/ (Look in ``What's New'' or under the specific 
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    Please note that due to differences between the software used to 
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Herzog, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Assessment and Standards Division, 2000 Traverwood, 
Ann Arbor, MI, 48105-2498. Telephone (734) 214-4227; Fax (734) 214-
4051; e-mail [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulated Entities

    Entities potentially regulated by this action are those that 
manufacture gasoline deposit control (detergent) additives. Regulated 
categories and entities include:

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                Category                  NAICS code    SIC code                               Example of regulated entities
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Industry...............................       325998         2899  Gasoline deposit control additive manufacturers.
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a. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
b. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system code.


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    This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a 
guide for readers regarding entities likely to be regulated by this 
action. This table lists the types of entities that EPA is now aware 
could potentially be regulated by this action. Other types of entities 
not listed in the table could also be regulated. To determine whether 
your organization is regulated by this action, you should carefully 
examine the applicability requirements in Sec. 80.161(a), the detergent 
certification requirements in Sec. 80.161(b), the program controls and 
prohibitions in Sec. 80.168, and other related program requirements in 
Subpart G, title 40, of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). If you 
have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a 
particular entity, consult the person listed in the preceding FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

I. Overview of Action

    The accumulation of deposits in the engine and fuel supply systems 
of gasoline motor vehicles can significantly increase emissions of 
nitrous oxides ( NOX), hydrocarbons (HC), and carbon 
monoxide (CO). Pursuant to the requirements of Section 211(l) of the 
Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA set forth a gasoline deposit control program 
which requires that all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles in the 
United States (U.S.) contain additives that are effective in limiting 
the formation of such deposits (40 CFR Part 80). Specifically, EPA 
requires that deposit control additives be certified for their ability 
to control fuel injector and intake valve deposits in EPA-specified 
test procedures. The final requirements of EPA's gasoline deposit 
control program were published on July 5, 1996, and became effective 
August 1, 1997 (61 FR 35309).
    Variation in the composition of gasoline deposit control additives 
(DC additives) from one production batch to the next could have a 
substantial impact on their ability to control deposits, and on the 
emissions benefits of EPA's deposit control program. To ensure that the 
in-use performance of gasoline deposit control additives matches that 
demonstrated in the certification testing, EPA set forth requirements 
limiting the variability in the composition of additive production 
batches (from the composition reported in the additive's 
certification).
    The Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA, which is now the 
American Chemistry Council) notified EPA that certain aspects of the 
requirements to limit variability in DC additive composition would be 
burdensome and difficult for additive manufactures to comply with. CMA 
also stated that other related provisions needed to be clarified. 
Accordingly, CMA filed a petition for review of these requirements.\1\ 
CMA then entered into a process with EPA to evaluate alternatives to 
EPA's current requirements. Through this process, changes to EPA's 
current requirements were developed that resolve CMA's concerns while 
meeting EPA's goal of preserving the emissions benefits of the gasoline 
deposit control program by effectively limiting variability in additive 
composition. Today's Final Rule makes the changes which CMA and EPA 
agreed upon in the settlement agreement to resolve CMA's petition for 
review.
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    \1\ Petition for review under the Clean Air Act's judicial 
review provisions, Chemical Manufacturers Association v. U.S. EPA, 
No. 96-1297, August 26, 1996.
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    EPA is publishing this rule without prior proposal because we view 
these provisions as non-controversial amendments and anticipate no 
adverse comment. However, in the ``Proposed Rules'' section of today's 
Federal Register publication, we are publishing a separate document 
that will serve as the proposal to make these regulatory revisions if 
adverse comments are filed. This rule will be effective on February 4, 
2002 without further notice unless we receive adverse comment by 
January 4, 2002.
    If EPA receives adverse comment on one or more distinct provisions, 
paragraphs, or sections of this rulemaking, we will publish a timely 
withdrawal in the Federal Register indicating which provisions, will 
become effective and which provisions are being withdrawn due to 
adverse comment. Any distinct amendment, paragraph, or section of 
today's rulemaking for which we do not receive adverse comment will 
become effective on the date set out above, notwithstanding any adverse 
comment on any other distinct amendment, paragraph, or section of 
today's rule. We will address any adverse comments received on this 
notice in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. We will 
not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties 
interested in commenting must do so at this time.

II. What Revisions Does This Rule Make to the Requirements on 
Deposit Control Additives?

    The current requirements on DC additives that CMA requested be 
reviewed are contained in 40 CFR 80.162(a)(3) on DC additive 
composition variability, 40 CFR 80.162(d) on the test method to 
evaluate the composition of DC additives, and 40 CFR 80.169(c)(4) on 
detergent (deposit control additive) manufacturer presumptive liability 
affirmative defense. Following is a discussion of the requirements CMA 
requested be reviewed, EPA's reasons for establishing them in their 
current form, and the changes to these requirements made by today's 
notice.

A. Revisions to the Requirements on Variability in Additive Composition

Revisions to 40 CFR 80.162(a)(3)(i)(B)
    The current regulatory requirements in 40 CFR 80.162(a)(3)(i)(B) 
state that:
    (i) The composition of a detergent additive reported in a single 
additive registration (and the detergent additive product sold under a 
single additive registration) may not:
* * * * *
    (B) Include a range of concentration for any detergent-active 
component such that, if the component were present in the detergent 
additive package at the lower bound of the reported range, the deposit 
control effectiveness of the additive package would be reduced as 
compared with the level of effectiveness demonstrated during 
certification testing.
    EPA's goal in establishing this requirement in its current form was 
to ensure that each component of a deposit control (detergent) additive 
is present in additive production batches at no less the concentration 
needed to meet EPA's deposit control performance requirements.
    CMA requested that the requirements of 40 CFR 80.162(a)(3)(i)(B) be 
revised by adding to the end: ``Subject to the foregoing constraint, a 
detergent additive product sold under a particular additive 
registration may contain a higher concentration of a detergent-active 
component(s) than the concentration(s) of such component(s) reported in 
the registration for the additive.'' CMA requested these revisions to 
make it clear that an additive manufacturer has the flexibility to 
increase the concentration of a detergent-active component of a deposit 
control additive provided that this does not result in a decrease in 
the concentration of other detergent-active components in the additive 
package.
    EPA agrees that the suggested revision would appropriately clarify 
that an additive manufacturer has the flexibility to increase the 
concentration of a detergent-active component. The suggested revision 
would not adversely affect the environmental benefits of the

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program, since the requirement would remain that each detergent-active 
component in the additive package must be present at least at the 
minimum concentration indicated in the additive's certification. 
Consequently, EPA is making the suggested revision to 40 CFR 
80.162(a)(3)(i)(B).
Revisions to 40 CFR 80.162(a)(3)(ii):
    The current requirements in 40 CFR 80.162(a)(3)(ii) state that:
    (ii) The identity or concentration of non-detergent-active 
components of the detergent additive package may vary under a single 
registration, provided that the range of such variation is specified in 
the registration and that such variability does not reduce the deposit 
control effectiveness of the additive package as compared with the 
level of effectiveness demonstrated during certification testing.
    EPA's goal in establishing this requirement in its current form was 
to ensure that the effectiveness of deposit control additives is not 
adversely affected by variability in the composition of non-detergent-
active components.
    CMA requested that 40 CFR 80.162(a)(3)(ii) be revised by deleting: 
``the range of such variation is specified in the registration and 
that.'' CMA stated that there is no need to report the range of 
variation in the identity or concentration of non-detergent-active 
components since such variation does not affect the efficacy of the 
deposit control additive package. CMA further stated that additive 
manufacturers commonly switch the nondetergent-active components they 
use depending on market conditions. CMA stated that restricting this 
flexibility would increase manufacturing costs, and potentially cause 
supply problems.
    EPA agrees that maximizing additive manufacturer flexibility in the 
choice of non-detergent-active components would reduce the burden of 
compliance on additive manufacturers and would not jeopardize the 
emissions benefits of the gasoline deposit control additive program. 
Differences in the composition and concentration of non-detergent-
additive components would have no impact on the efficacy of the deposit 
control additive package provided that such differences do not affect 
the concentration of detergent-active components in the package. There 
would continue to be adequate regulatory requirements to prevent such 
an occurrence. Thus, the change would not affect the environmental 
benefits of the gasoline deposit control program. Consequently, EPA is 
making the suggested revision to 40 CFR 80.162(a)(3)(ii).

B. Revisions to the Requirements on the Additive Composition Test 
Results

Revisions to 40 CFR 80.162(d):
    The current requirements in 40 CFR 80.162 state that:


Sec. 80.162  Additive compositional data.

    For a detergent additive product to be eligible for use by 
detergent blenders in complying with the gasoline detergency 
requirements of this subpart, the compositional data to be supplied to 
EPA by the additive manufacturer for the purpose of registering a 
detergent additive package under Sec. 79.21(a) of this chapter must 
include* * *.
* * * * *
    (d) Description of an FTIR-based method appropriate for identifying 
the detergent additive package and its detergent-active components 
(polymers, carrier oils, and others) both qualitatively and 
quantitatively, together with the actual infrared spectra of the 
detergent additive package and each detergent-active component obtained 
by this test method.
    EPA's goal in establishing this requirement in its current form was 
to ensure that the test method supplied by the additive manufacturer to 
evaluate the composition of a deposit control additive is sufficiently 
detailed to enable EPA to determine whether the appropriate detergent-
active components are present at a concentration no less than the 
minimum concentration reported in the additive's certification.
    CMA requested that 40 CFR 80.162(d) be revised by adding to the 
end: ``The FTIR infrared spectra submitted in connection with the 
registration of a detergent additive package must reflect the results 
of a test conducted on a sample of the additive containing the 
detergent-active component(s) at a concentration no lower than the 
concentration(s) (or the lower bound of a range of concentration) 
reported in the registration pursuant to paragraph (a)(3)(i)(B) of this 
section.'' CMA stated that this addition would help to clarify the 
criteria EPA would use in evaluating the validity of the additive 
composition test data supplied at certification by explicitly stating 
the focus is identifying the detergent-active components in the deposit 
control additive package. CMA stated that this change is consistent 
with the change discussed in the previous section which would eliminate 
reporting requirements regarding variability in the composition and 
concentration of non-detergent-active components in the deposit control 
additive package.
    EPA agrees that this change would serve to clarify the regulatory 
requirements and is consistent with the change discussed in the 
previous section regarding reporting requirements related to the 
nondetergent-active components of the deposit control additive package. 
Consequently, EPA is making the suggested revision to 40 CFR 80.162(d).

C. Revisions to the Requirements on Detergent Manufacturer Presumptive 
Liability Affirmative Defense

Revisions to 40 CFR 80.169(c)(4)(i)(C)(2)
    The current requirements in 40 CFR 80.169(c)(4)(i)(C)(2) state 
that:
    (2) To establish that, when it left the manufacturer's control, the 
detergent component of the noncomplying product was in conformity with 
the chemical composition and concentration specifications reported 
pursuant to Sec. 80.161(b), the FTIR test results for the detergent 
batch used in the noncomplying product must, in EPA's judgment, be 
consistent with the FTIR results submitted at the time of registration 
pursuant to Sec. 80.162(d).
    EPA's goal in establishing this requirement in its current form was 
to ensure that the in-use composition of the detergent-active 
components in a deposit control additive package is consistent with the 
composition reported in the additive's certification.
    CMA requested that 40 CFR 80.169(c)(4)(i)(C)(2) be revised by 
deleting: ``in EPA's judgment.'' CMA stated that this phrase 
inappropriately suggests that EPA's evaluation of the additive 
composition test data could be based on subjective criteria not open to 
public review. EPA agrees that the evaluation of additive composition 
test data must be based on objective scientific and engineering 
criteria that are open to public evaluation. Therefore, EPA is making 
the suggested revision to 40 CFR 80.169(c)(4)(i)(C)(2) to eliminate the 
potential misunderstanding.

III. What Are the Economic and Environmental Impacts?

    The revisions made by today's notice will reduce the burden of 
compliance with the gasoline deposit control additive program while not 
impacting the environmental benefits of the program.

IV. Administrative Requirements

A. Administrative Designation

    Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), the 
Agency

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must determine whether this regulatory action is ``significant'' and 
therefore subject to OMB review and the requirements of the Executive 
Order. The Order defines a ``significant regulatory action'' as one 
that is likely to result in a rule that may:
    (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or 
communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients 
thereof; or
    (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal 
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
the Executive Order.
    EPA has determined that this rule is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under the terms of Executive Order 12866 and is therefore not 
subject to OMB review.

B. Regulatory Flexibility

    EPA determined that it is not necessary to prepare a regulatory 
flexibility analysis in connection with this final rule. Today's final 
rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of 
small entities. Today's rule simplifies the requirements for additive 
manufacturers under the gasoline deposit control program and does not 
impose any significant new requirements. The regulatory changes in 
today's rule will reduce the burden of compliance for all affected 
parties.

C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public 
Law 104-4, establishes requirements for federal agencies to assess the 
effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal 
governments and the private sector. Under sections 202 and 205 of the 
UMRA, EPA generally must prepare a written statement to accompany any 
proposed and final rule that includes a federal mandate that may result 
in expenditures by state, local, and tribal governments in the 
aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more for any 
one year. Before promulgating an EPA rule for which a written statement 
is needed, section 205 of the UMRA generally requires EPA to identify 
and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives and adopt 
the least costly, most cost effective, or least burdensome alternative 
that achieves the objectives of the rule. The provisions of section 205 
do not apply when they are inconsistent with applicable law. Moreover, 
section 205 allows EPA to adopt an alternative other than the least 
costly, most cost effective, or least burdensome alternative if the 
Administrator publishes with the final rule an explanation of why that 
alternative was not adopted. Before EPA establishes any regulatory 
requirements that may significantly or uniquely affect small 
governments, including tribal governments, it must have developed under 
section 203 of the UMRA a small government agency plan. The plan must 
provide for notifying potentially affected small governments, enabling 
officials of affected small governments to have meaningful and timely 
input in the development of EPA regulatory proposals with significant 
federal intergovernmental mandates, and informing, educating, and 
advising small governments on compliance with the regulatory 
requirements.
    Today's rule contains no federal mandates (under the regulatory 
provisions of Title II of the UMRA) for State, local, or tribal 
governments. The rule imposes no enforceable duties on any of these 
governmental entities. Nothing in the regulatory provisions in this 
direct final rule would significantly or uniquely affect small 
governments. EPA has determined that this rule does not contain a 
federal mandate that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more 
in any one year for State, local, and tribal governments in the 
aggregate, or the private sector in any one year. The amendments 
contained in this final rule simplify the requirements under the 
gasoline deposit control program, and do not impose any significant new 
requirements.

D. Compliance With the Paperwork Reduction Act

    Today's direct final rule does not impose any new information 
collection burden. No new information collection requirements would 
result from the implementation of the provisions which are the subject 
of this action.
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has previously approved 
the information collection requirements of the EPA's Gasoline Deposit 
Control Additive Program contained in 40 CFR Part 80 under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and 
has assigned OMB control number 2060-0275 (EPA ICR No. 1655.04). 
Today's rule does not result in a change in the requirements contained 
in this ICR.
    Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources 
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or 
provide information to or for a federal agency. This includes the time 
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize 
technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and 
verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and 
disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to 
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; 
train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; 
search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; 
and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    Copies of the ICR documents may be obtained from Sandy Farmer, 
Information Policy Branch; EPA; 401 M St., SW. (mail code 2136); 
Washington, DC 20460 or by calling (202) 260-2740. Include the ICR and/
or OMB number in any correspondence.

E. Compliance With Executive Order 13045

    This direct final rule is not subject to Executive Order 13045, 
entitled ``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and 
Safety Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because it does not 
involve decisions on environmental health risks or safety risks that 
may disproportionately affect children.

F. Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments

    On January 1, 2001, Executive Order 13084 was superseded by DO 
13175. However this rule was developed during the period when Executive 
Order 13084 was still in force, and so tribal considerations were 
addressed under Executive Order 13084. In the ``Proposed Rules'' 
section of today's Federal Register publication, we are publishing a 
separate document that will serve as the proposal to make these 
regulatory revisions if adverse comments are filed. This proposed rule 
was also developed during the period when Executive Order 13084 was 
still in force, and so tribal considerations were addressed under 
Executive Order 13084. In the event that adverse comments are received 
on this proposal, we will address any such comments received in a 
subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. Development of such a 
subsequent final rule will address tribal considerations under 
Executive Order 13175.
    Under Executive Order 13084, EPA may not issue a regulation that is 
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required by statute, that significantly or uniquely affects the 
communities of Indian tribal governments, and that imposes substantial 
direct compliance costs on those communities, unless the federal 
government provides the funds necessary to pay the direct compliance 
costs incurred by the tribal governments. If the mandate is unfunded, 
EPA must provide to the Office of Management and Budget, in a 
separately identified section of the preamble to the rule, a 
description of the extent of EPA's prior consultation with 
representatives of affected tribal governments, a summary of the nature 
of their concerns, and a statement supporting the need to issue the 
regulation. In addition, Executive Order 13084 requires EPA to develop 
an effective process permitting elected and other representatives of 
Indian tribal governments ``to provide meaningful and timely input in 
the development of regulatory policies on matters that significantly or 
uniquely affect their communities.''
    This rule does not significantly or uniquely affect the communities 
of Indian tribal governments. As noted above, this direct final rule 
makes minor technical changes to federal regulations that will be 
implemented at the federal level and affects only obligations on 
private industry. Accordingly, the requirements of Executive Order 
13084 do not apply to this rule.

G. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act

    Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement 
Act of 1995 (``NTTAA''), Public Law 104-113, Section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 
272 note) directs EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in its 
regulatory activities unless doing so would be inconsistent with 
applicable law or would be otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus 
standards are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test 
methods, sampling procedures, and business 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 direct final rule does not involve technical standards. 
Therefore, EPA did not consider the use of any voluntary consensus 
standards.

H. Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally 
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating 
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, 
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the 
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other 
required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior 
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A Major rule cannot 
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal 
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 
804(2). This rule will be effective February 4, 2002.

I. Executive Order 13211 (Energy Effects)

    This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, ``Actions 
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001)) because it is not a 
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

J. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)

    Executive Order 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 of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.'' 
``Policies that have federalism implications'' is defined in the 
Executive Order 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 of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.''
    This rule does not have federalism implications. It will not have 
substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as 
specified in Executive Order 13132. Section 211(d)(4)(A) of the CAA 
prohibits States from prescribing or attempting to enforce controls or 
prohibitions respecting any fuel characteristic or component if EPA has 
prescribed a control or prohibition applicable to such fuel 
characteristic or component under Section 211(c)(1) of the Act. This 
rule merely modifies existing EPA detergent additive standards and 
therefore will merely continue an existing preemption of State and 
local law. Thus, Executive Order 13132 does not apply to this rule.

VI. Statutory Authority

    The promulgation of these regulations is authorized by sections 
114, 211 and 301(a) of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7414, 
7545, and 7601(a)).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 80

    Environmental protection, Fuel additives, Gasoline deposit control 
(detergent) additives, Gasoline, Motor vehicle pollution, Penalties, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: October 24, 2001.
Christine Todd Whitman,
Administrator.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, part 80 of title 40 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations is to be amended as follows:

PART 80--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 80 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7414, 7545, and 7601(a).

    2. Section 80.162 is amended:
    a. By revising paragraph (a)(3)(i)(B).
    b. By revising paragraph (a)(3)(ii).
    c. By revising paragraph (d).
    The revisions to Sec. 80.162 read as follows:


Sec. 80.162  Additive compositional data.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (B) Include a range of concentration for any detergent-active 
component such that, if the component were present in the detergent 
additive package at the lower bound of the reported range, the deposit 
control effectiveness of the additive package would be reduced as 
compared with the level of effectiveness demonstrated during 
certification testing. Subject to the foregoing constraint, a detergent 
additive product sold under a particular additive registration may 
contain a higher concentration of the detergent-active component(s) 
than the concentration(s) of such component(s) reported in the 
registration for the additive.
    (ii) The identity or concentration of non-detergent-active 
components of the detergent additive package may vary under a single 
registration provided that such variability does not reduce the deposit 
control effectiveness of the additive package as compared with the 
level of effectiveness demonstrated during certification testing.
    (b) * * *
    (c) * * *
    (d) Description of an FTIR-based method appropriate for identifying 
the

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detergent additive package and its detergent-active components 
(polymers, carrier oils, and others) both qualitatively and 
quantitatively, together with the actual infrared spectra of the 
detergent additive package and each detergent-active component obtained 
by this test method. The FTIR infrared spectra submitted in connection 
with the registration of a detergent additive package must reflect the 
results of a test conducted on a sample of the additive containing the 
detergent-active component(s) at a concentration no lower than the 
concentration(s) (or the lower bound of a range of concentration) 
reported in the registration pursuant to paragraph (a)(3)(i)(B) of this 
section.
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    3. Section 80.169 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(4)(i)(C)(2) 
to read as follows:


Sec. 80.169  Liability for violations of the detergent certification 
program controls and prohibitions.

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    (4) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (C) * * *
    (2) To establish that, when it left the manufacturer's control, the 
detergent component of the noncomplying product was in conformity with 
the chemical composition and concentration specifications reported 
pursuant to Sec. 80.161(b), the FTIR test results for the detergent 
batch used in the noncomplying product must be consistent with the FTIR 
results submitted at the time of registration pursuant to 
Sec. 80.162(d).
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