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Part XXII





Environmental Protection Agency





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                                  
  
  
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Ch. I

[FRL-5320-5]

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA's regulatory agenda is published each April and October. 
It serves as a semiannual summary of current and planned rulemakings, 
reviews of existing regulations, and Agency actions completed since the 
previous publication of the agenda. By providing the public with 
current and advance information about regulatory actions scheduled to 
take place within the following year, the Agency hopes to encourage 
public participation in the regulatory process. The rules and schedules 
presented here reflect EPA's plans based on the best current 
information. However, the public should understand that legislative and 
budgetary proposals now under consideration by the Congress may affect 
the Agency's authority to undertake or capacity to complete any 
activity listed in this agenda within the schedule presented.

ADDRESSES: To be placed on the agenda mailing list, either write to 
USEPA/NCEPI at P.O. Box 42419, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, or fax your 
request to (513) 489-8695. If you need confirmation that your request 
was received, you may call (513) 489-8190.

    If you have suggestions to improve this publication, comments 
on rules that substantially impact small entities, or need general 
information about the agenda, contact Angela Suber, Regulatory 
Development Branch (2136), EPA, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 
20460, (202) 260-7205.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you need detailed information about 
a particular entry, the name, address, and telephone number of the 
agency contact who is most familiar with the subject matter is listed 
for each action.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Reinventing Environmental Regulation

    The Environmental Protection Agency is committed to reinventing 
environmental regulation to provide greater protection at less 
cost. To further this goal, EPA has initiated a comprehensive 
review of its existing regulations. EPA has reexamined the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) to identify rules that are obsolete or no 
longer applicable or which could be modified to reduce compliance 
costs while still protecting human health and the environment. On 
June 1, the Agency identified and initiated action to remove from 
the CFR those actions that are obsolete and identified those that 
are scheduled for modification or for further study. Over a quarter 
of the actions listed in this agenda are actions the Agency has or 
expects to streamline within the next 6 months either by 
eliminating existing CFR text or revising text to reduce burden, 
duplication, or specific requirements. At the same time, EPA is 
subjecting its paperwork requirements to rigorous reexamination. 
The Agency has set a target of reducing reporting and recordkeeping 
burdens on the public by 25 percent. Toward this end, the Agency is 
responding to the President's instruction to reduce reporting 
requirements by half wherever legal and appropriate.

    Additionally, EPA is building and enhancing partnerships with 
the regulated community through increased stakeholder outreach and 
involvement. The Agency is seeking to increase participation by the 
private sector and other governmental entities in its efforts to 
improve its regulatory programs. Last March, the President 
announced a program of 25 substantial actions EPA will take to 
carry out its mission of environmental protection in more flexible 
and publicly responsive ways. These initiatives include such varied 
steps as expanding the use of market incentives to promote 
environmentally responsible behavior, addressing the most stringent 
regulation and enforcement to problems posing the highest public 
risks, and experimenting with novel solutions to the real 
environmental problems posed by an industry or locality when 
generally applicable mandates may prove ineffective or inefficient 
in a specific application. This edition of the agenda describes the 
actions EPA is taking to meet the goals described above.

How the Agenda Is Organized

    For this edition of EPA's regulatory agenda, the most important 
significant regulatory actions are included in The Regulatory Plan, 
which appears in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The 
Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the Table of Contents below 
and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the 
reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in Part II. Each entry 
indicates in the ``Priority'' section if the action is published in 
the 1995 Regulatory Plan. This means that this action is a priority 
for the Agency and has been or will be reviewed by OMB under 
Executive Order 12866. Actions that do not indicate that they are 
part of The Regulatory Plan may also be subject to OMB review if 
they are deemed ``significant'' as defined in the Executive order.

    Each agenda entry includes the title, legal authority, CFR 
reference, legal deadline, abstract, timetable, any analysis under 
way, and an Agency contact person for each action listed. A new 
question on whether the action is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort has also been added for each entry.

    The agenda is organized by statute and ordered numerically 
within each statute. Entries within each statute are divided into 
five categories: (1) Prerule, (2) proposed rule, (3) final rule, 
(4) long-term actions (i.e., actions under preparation that will 
not be published until after the 1-year horizon for this agenda), 
and (5) completed actions (i.e., regulations that EPA is deleting 
from the agenda because the Agency has completed, withdrawn, or 
postponed them indefinitely). Detailed information on each of these 
categories is presented below. A bullet () preceding an 
entry indicates that this is the first time this entry appears in 
an agenda.

I. Prerulemakings

    Prerulemaking actions are activities intended to determine 
whether to initiate rulemaking. These activities include anything 
that influences or leads to rulemaking, such as advance notices of 
proposed rulemaking, significant studies or analyses of the 
possible need for regulatory action, requests for public comment on 
the need for regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy 
proposals.

II. Proposed and Final Rules

    This section includes all substantial EPA regulations. To focus 
the public's attention on the most timely actions, EPA lists 
regulations in this category of the agenda that are within a year 
of proposal or promulgation. The listings, however, generally 
exclude (a) specialized categories of actions (e.g., EPA approvals 
of State plans and other actions that do not apply nationally) and 
(b) routine actions (e.g., pesticide tolerances and minor 
amendments to existing rules).

    The Agency has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory 
reviews except those considered as minor, routine, or repetitive 
actions. There is no legal significance to the inadvertent omission 
of an item from the listing. The agenda reflects dates for actions 
on each item; these dates are estimates that should not be 
construed as an Agency commitment to act on or by the date shown. 
The Administrator of EPA will review the items contained in this 
agenda over the next 6 months. Items in this agenda may be deleted, 
or new items may be added as a result of that review.

    EPA also seeks to enhance public participation in development 
of proposed rules by potentially affected stakeholders. We 
therefore invite expressions of interest to be directed to the 
contact person listed for each rule.

III. Long-Term Actions

    This section includes actions with publication dates beyond the 
next 12 months. Please note that the Agency will continue to work 
with the public to develop partnerships and information necessary 
to support these rulemakings with long-term publication dates.

IV. Completed Actions

    This section contains actions that appeared in the previous 
agenda but which EPA is deleting because they are completed or no 
longer under consideration for rulemaking. If an action appears in 
the completed section, it may not appear in future agendas, unless 
the Agency decides to initiate action again, and then it will 
appear as a new entry.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires the 
identification of those regulations which are likely to have a 
``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities'' (i.e., small governments, small businesses, and small 
nonprofit organizations). Under the requirements of the Act, such 
regulations are subject to a ``regulatory flexibility analysis.'' 
This analysis must consider the likely economic impacts on small 
entities, as well as any significant alternatives to the rule which 
accomplish the objectives of applicable statutes and which minimize 
significant economic impacts of the rulemaking on small entities.

    In April 1992, EPA adopted a policy which exceeds the 
requirements of the RFA (this policy applies to rulemakings that 
were initiated on or after April 9, 1992). For rulemakings subject 
to this policy, EPA will perform a regulatory flexibility analysis 
if the rule is likely to have any economic impact on any small 
entity. For rulemakings not subject to this policy (i.e., initiated 
prior to April 9, 1992), a regulatory flexibility analysis will be 
conducted only if the rulemaking will meet the RFA's standard of 
having a ``significant impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.''

    Each rulemaking listed in this agenda indicates in the 
``Analysis'' section whether EPA expects to conduct a regulatory 
flexibility analysis. If EPA believes small entities will be 
affected by a rulemaking, this is indicated under the ``Small 
Entities Affected'' and/or the ``Government Levels Affected'' 
section of the summary for each listed rule. EPA invites public 
comment regarding EPA's assessment of which of the listed 
rulemakings are appropriate for regulatory flexibility analysis. 
(See ``Small Entities Index to the Environmental Protection Agency 
Agenda'' at the end of this document. It lists the regulatory 
actions EPA believes may have effects on small businesses, small 
governmental jurisdictions, or small organizations.)

    The RFA requires that existing regulations with significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities are to be 
reviewed within 10 years of promulgation of the regulations. While, 
as described above, EPA is currently reexamining all of its 
existing regulations, the Agency recognizes that many rules will 
require detailed study before they may be appropriately modified or 
retained. As part of that process, as well as under the 
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, EPA invites public 
comment identifying any existing EPA rules believed to have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. Comments should be provided in the following format:

 Title

 Authorizing statute and CFR citation

 Description of economic effects on small entities, especially 
on the commenting person or organization

 Recommendations for changes

Any additional detailed comments or data are welcome.

    When EPA completes its review of an existing rule, it will 
indicate in the agenda whether that rulemaking will be continued 
without change or will be amended or rescinded consistent with the 
stated objectives of applicable statutes to minimize any 
significant economic impact of the regulations upon a substantial 
number of small entities.

Dated: October 20, 1995.

David M. Gardiner,

Assistant Administrator, Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation.

                Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3367        SAN No. 3154.  Pesticide Tolerance Decisions under the Delaney Clause.................    2070-AC55 
3368        SAN No. 3430.  Pesticides: Tolerance Program Revisions................................    2070-AC74 
3369        SAN No. 3735.  The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide Small-Scale Field Testing.........    2070-AC99 
3370        Data Consolidation Initiative; Key Identifiers Reporting (Reg Plan Seq. No. 102)......    2070-AD01 
3371        SAN No. 2687.  Pesticide Data Requirements for Registration (Revision)................    2070-AC12 
3372        SAN No. 3222.  Pesticides and Groundwater State Management Plan Regulation............    2070-AC46 
3373        SAN No. 3636.  Pesticide Labeling Claims..............................................    2070-AC85 
3374        SAN No. 2725.  FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide Production and Distribution                     
            (Revision)............................................................................    2070-AC07 
3375        SAN No. 3731.  Modifications to Pesticide Worker Protection Standard..................    2070-AC93 
3376        SAN No. 3318.  Exemption of Sterilant Pesticide Products From Regulation Under the                  
            Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)...........................   2070-AC58  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                  Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3377        SAN No. 3734.  Pesticides; Revision of Notification Procedure.........................    2070-AC98 
3378        Pesticides; Self-Certification (Reg Plan Seq. No. 120)................................    2070-AD00 
3379        SAN No. 3739.  Cross-Contamination of Pesticide Products..............................    2070-AD03 
3380        SAN No. 2684.  Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides Under FIFRA and FFDCA..........    2070-AC02 
3381        SAN No. 3135.  Pesticide Flammability Labeling Requirements for Total Release Foggers.    2070-AC60 
3382        SAN No. 2371.  Restricted Use Criteria for Pesticides in Groundwater..................    2070-AB60 
3383        SAN No. 1640.  Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide Hazard Communication............    2070-AC34 
3384        SAN No. 2338.  Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit Information (Revision).........    2070-AB50 
3385        SAN No. 2720.  Policy or Procedures for Notification to the Agency of Stored                        
            Pesticides With Cancelled or Suspended Registration...................................    2070-AC08 
3386        SAN No. 2351.  Classification of Certain Pesticides for Restricted Use Due to                       
            Groundwater Concerns..................................................................    2070-AC33 
3387        SAN No. 3732.  Exceptions to Pesticide Worker Protection Standard.....................    2070-AC95 
3388        SAN No. 3733.  Scope and Clarification of the WPS Exceptions Process..................    2070-AC96 
3389        SAN No. 3432.  Pesticide Management and Disposal......................................    2070-AC81 
3390        SAN No. 3320.  Regulatory Relief for Low-Risk Pesticides..............................   2070-AC67  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions                 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3391        SAN No. 2444.  Pesticide Tolerances; Portion of Food Commodities To Be Analyzed for                 
            Pesticide Residues....................................................................    2070-AC45 
3392        SAN No. 3199.  Interpretation of Raw Agricultural Commodity...........................    2070-AC54 
3393        SAN No. 3113.  Endangered Species Protection Program..................................    2070-AC42 
3394        SAN No. 2659.  Pesticide Management and Disposal: Standards for Pesticide Containers                
            and Containment.......................................................................    2070-AB95 
3395        SAN No. 2639.  Child-Resistant Packaging Regulations (Revision).......................    2070-AB96 
3396        SAN No. 3736.  Pesticide Export Policy................................................    2070-AD02 
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                 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Completed Actions                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3397        SAN No. 3429.  Pesticide Worker Protection Standard; Training Provisions for Workers..    2070-AC69 
3398        SAN No. 3558.  Worker Protection Standard: Revision of Crop Advisor Requirements......    2070-AC82 
3399        SAN No. 2337.  Procedures To Make Restricted Use Pesticides Available to Noncertified               
            Persons for Use by Certified Applicators..............................................    2070-AB48 
3400        SAN No. 2446.  Certification of Pesticide Applicators (Revision)......................    2070-AB75 
3401        SAN No. 3141.  Revision to Crop Grouping Regulations..................................    2070-AC52 
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                            Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3402        SAN No. 3301.  TSCA Chemical Use Inventory Project....................................    2070-AC61 
3403        SAN No. 3034.  Facility Coverage Amendment; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;                       
            Community Right-to-Know (Reg Plan Seq. No. 103).......................................    2070-AC71 
3404        SAN No. 3388.  Deletion of Isopropyl Alcohol; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;                     
            Community Right-to-Know...............................................................    2070-AC77 
3405        SAN No. 2425.  Responses to Petitions Received To Add to or Delete Chemicals From the               
            List of Toxic Chemicals Subject to Toxic Release Reporting Under EPCRA Section 313....    2070-AC00 
3406        SAN No. 3243.  Lead Hazard Standards..................................................    2070-AC63 
3407        SAN No. 3480.  Development of Guidance as Mandated by Executive Order 12873, Section                
            503 on ``Environmentally Preferable Products''........................................    2070-AC78 
3408        CFR Regulatory Review Related Initiatives (Reg Plan Seq. No. 104).....................    2070-AC97 
3409        SAN No. 3494.  Proposed Decisions on Test Rules.......................................    2070-AB07 
3410        SAN No. 2563.  ATSDR Substances Test Rule.............................................    2070-AB79 
3411        SAN No. 2865.  Multi-Chemical Endpoint(s) Test Rule; Developmental and Reproductive                 
            Toxicity, and Neurotoxicity...........................................................    2070-AC27 
3412        SAN No. 2865.  Multichemical Endpoint Test Rule; Chemical Fate and Environmental                    
            Effects...............................................................................    2070-AC36 
3413        SAN No. 3504.  Hazardous Air Pollutants Test Rule.....................................    2070-AC76 
3414        SAN No. 1923.  Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals..................................    2070-AA58 
3415        SAN No. 2245.  Negotiated Consent Order and Test Rule Procedures......................    2070-AB30 
3416        SAN No. 3047.  Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule........    2070-AC62 
3417        SAN No. 3559.  Notice of TSCA Section 4 Reimbursement Period and TSCA Section 12(b)                 
            Export Notification Period Sunset Dates for TSCA Section 4 Substances.................    2070-AC84 
3418        SAN No. 3557.  Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and Certification: Renovation                 
            and Remodeling........................................................................   2070-AC83  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3419        SAN No. 3007.  Chemical List Expansion; Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know              
            Act Section 313.......................................................................    2070-AC47 
3420        SAN No. 3499.  Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information Requirements at the Transfer of                  
            Target Housing (Section 1018); Joint Rule With the Dept. of HUD.......................    2070-AC75 
3421        SAN No. 3244.  Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Training, Accreditation, and                      
            Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule..........................................    2070-AC64 
3422        SAN No. 3242.  Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements at Renovation of Target                     
            Housing...............................................................................    2070-AC65 
3423        SAN No. 2249.  Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Protection Rule......................    2070-AC66 
3424        SAN No. 3508.  TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Abatement Waste.    2070-AC72 
3425        Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead Hazards (Reg Plan Seq. No. 121).................    2070-AD06 
3426        SAN No. 3493.  Final Decisions on Test Rules..........................................    2070-AB94 
3427        SAN No. 1976.  Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New Chemical Substances....................    2070-AA59 
3428        SAN No. 3495.  Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) To Extend                        
            Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders.....................................................    2070-AB27 
3429        SAN No. 2247.  Generic Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Acrylate Compounds.........    2070-AB56 
3430        SAN No. 2326.  Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microbial Products (``Biotechnology'')                 
            Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).........................................    2070-AB61 
3431        SAN No. 2150.  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Applications for Exemptions From the               
            Ban on Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution....................................    2070-AB20 
3432        SAN No. 2878.  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments...................    2070-AC01 
3433        SAN No. 2779.  Use of Acrylamide for Grouting.........................................    2070-AC17 
3434        SAN No. 3021.  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Transformer Reclassification Rule.....    2070-AC39 
3435        Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments (Reg Plan Seq. No. 122)..........    2070-AD04 
3436        SAN No. 2178.  Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules..................    2070-AB08 
3437        SAN No. 1139.  Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules....................    2070-AB11 
3438        SAN No. 3118.  TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public                
            Comment...............................................................................   2070-AC80  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                             Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3439        SAN No. 2847.  Mandatory Pollution Prevention Reporting for Toxic Release Inventory                 
            (TRI).................................................................................    2070-AC24 
3440        SAN No. 3631.  Evaluation of Products for Lead-Based Paint Activities.................    2070-AC88 
3441        Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) To Reduce Lead               
            (Pb) Consumption and Use..............................................................    2070-AC21 
3442        SAN No. 2146.  Regulatory Investigation of Formaldehyde...............................    2070-AB14 
3443        SAN No. 2560.  Procedures and Criteria for Termination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls                 
            (PCBs) Disposal Permits...............................................................    2070-AB81 
3444        SAN No. 2844.  Regulatory Investigation of Dioxin in Pulp and Paper Mill Sludge.......    2070-AC05 
3445        SAN No. 3148.  Revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan..............................    2070-AC51 
3446        SAN No. 1923.  Significant New Use Rules on National Program Chemicals; Asbestos,                   
            Lead, and Refractory Ceramic Fibers...................................................    2070-AC37 
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                             Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Completed Actions                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3447        SAN No. 2760.  Premanufacture Notification (PMN) Rule Amendments......................    2070-AC14 
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                                      Clean Water Act (CWA)--Prerule Stage                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3448        SAN No. 3662.  Water Quality Standards Regulation--Revision...........................    2040-AC56 
3449        SAN No. 3700.  Streamlining Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management                  
            Regulations (Reg Plan Seq. No. 100)...................................................   2040-AC65  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                   Clean Water Act (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3450        SAN No. 3497 and SAN No. 3442 (RIN 2040-AC46)  Amendments to Round I Final Sewage                   
            Sludge Use and Disposal Rule - Phase I (Includes Continuous Emission Monitoring and                 
            Other Incinerator Requirements).......................................................    2040-AC29 
3451        SAN No. 3504.  Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants and                  
            Toxicity for the State of California..................................................    2040-AC44 
3452        SAN No. 3581.  Leather Tanning and Finishing Effluent Guidelines - Pretreatment                     
            Standards for Existing and New Sources................................................    2040-AC48 
3453        SAN No. 3618.  Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent Toxicity West Coast Test                      
            Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act...................    2040-AC54 
3454        SAN No. 3497.  Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use and Disposal Rule - Phase              
            II....................................................................................    2040-AC53 
3455        Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Requirements, Including                
            General Pretreatment Requirements (Reg Plan Seq. No. 105).............................    2040-AC69 
3456        SAN No. 3762.  NPDES Streamlining Rule--Round II......................................    2040-AC70 
3457        SAN No. 3768.  NPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase III)....................................    2040-AC80 
3458        SAN No. 3786.  NPDES Streamlining Rule--Round III.....................................    2040-AC84 
3459        SAN No. 3625.  Streamlined Procedures for Developing and Maintaining Approved Publicly-             
            Owned Treatment Works Pretreatment Programs...........................................    2040-AC57 
3460        SAN No. 3722.  Amendment to Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Ore Mining and                    
            Dressing Point Source Category, New Source Performance Standards......................    2040-AC74 
3461        SAN No. 3617.  Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease Test Procedures for the Analysis              
            of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act...............................................    2040-AC63 
3462        SAN No. 3666.  Clarification of the Application Requirements for States Wanting to                  
            Designate Drinking Water Intake Zones, Thereby Prohibiting the Discharge of Vessel                  
            Sewage Within Those Zones.............................................................    2040-AC61 
3463        SAN No. 2501.  NPDES Wastewater Permit Application Forms and Regulatory Revisions for               
            Municipal Discharges and Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal................................    2040-AB39 
3464        SAN No. 3234.  Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Application Requirements and Form                
            2C - Wastewater Discharge Information.................................................    2040-AC26 
3465        SAN No. 3664.  Storm Water Permit Application Regulations for Municipal Separate Storm              
            Sewers................................................................................    2040-AC59 
3466        SAN No. 2804.  Clean Water Act Section 404 Program Definition of the Waters of the                  
            United States--Isolated Waters and Artificial Waters..................................    2040-AB74 
3467        SAN No. 2737.  Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations for Dredged Material............    2040-AB62 
3468        SAN No. 3783.  Ocean Dumping Testing Requirements Clarification.......................   2040-AC81  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                     Clean Water Act (CWA)--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3469        SAN No. 3562. Formerly titled ``Clarification of Standing  Amendments to Requirements               
            for Authorized State Permit Programs Under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act.........    2040-AC43 
3470        SAN No. 1427.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing               
            Category..............................................................................    2040-AA13 
3471        SAN No. 2747.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Coastal Subcategory of the                 
            Oil and Gas Extraction Category.......................................................    2040-AB72 
3472        SAN No. 2805.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment                
            Industry..............................................................................    2040-AB78 
3473        SAN No. 2806.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery               
            Category, Phase I (Reg Plan Seq. No. 123).............................................    2040-AB79 
3474        SAN No. 3391.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Pesticide Formulating, Packaging,              
            and Repackaging.......................................................................    2040-AC21 
3475        SAN No. 3727.  Modification of Secondary Treatment Requirements for Discharges Into                 
            Marine Waters; Change to Eligibility for Different Averaging Period...................    2040-AC72 
3476        SAN No. 3679.  Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of 2,3,7,8-                 
            Substituted Dibenzo-P-Dioxins and Dibenzo Furans Under the Clean Water Act............    2040-AC64 
3477        SAN No. 3621.  Marine Sanitation Device: Establishment of Drinking Water Intake Zones               
            in Two Portions of the Hudson River, New York State...................................    2040-AC51 
3478        SAN No. 3224.  Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment...................    2040-AC14 
3479        SAN No. 2820.  Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations......................   2040-AB85  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                    Clean Water Act (CWA)--Long-Term Actions                                    
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3480        SAN No. 3448.  Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge (Round II)..........    2040-AC25 
3481        SAN No. 2712.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard                
            Category..............................................................................    2040-AB53 
3482        SAN No. 3209.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Industrial Laundries Category    2040-AB97 
3483        SAN No. 3204.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Transportation Equipment                   
            Cleaning Category.....................................................................    2040-AB98 
3484        SAN No. 3489.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Landfills and Incinerators.......    2040-AC23 
3485        SAN No. 3496.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery               
            Category, Phase II....................................................................    2040-AC30 
3486        SAN No. 3444.  Criteria and Standards Reflecting Best Technology Available (BTA) for                
            Cooling Water Intake Structures Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act...........    2040-AC34 
3487        SAN No. 3661.  Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority              
            Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliance..................................................    2040-AC55 
3488        SAN No. 3702.  Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace                    
            Metals Under the Clean Water Act......................................................    2040-AC75 
3489        SAN No. 3701.  Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Cyanide                  
            Under the Clean Water Act.............................................................    2040-AC76 
3490        SAN No. 3766.  Water Quality Standards to Replace Portions of Existing State Water                  
            Quality Standards; i.e., State Antidegradation Policy for Pennsylvania................    2040-AC78 
3491        SAN No. 3767.  Reformatting of Effluent Guidelines and Standards in 40 CFR Parts 405                
            through 471...........................................................................    2040-AC79 
3492        SAN No. 3663.  Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New               
            Sources of Pollution..................................................................    2040-AC58 
3493        SAN No. 3785.  Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations....................    2040-AC82 
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                                    Clean Water Act (CWA)--Completed Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3494        SAN No. 3582.  Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Test Procedures                
            for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act..............................    2040-AC49 
3495        SAN No. 3567.  301(k) Innovative Technology Time Extensions...........................    2040-AC42 
3496        SAN No. 3517.  Water Quality Standards To Replace Portions of Florida's Existing State              
            Water Quality Standards, i.e., State Antidegradation Policy...........................    2040-AC37 
3497        SAN No. 3665.  Amendment to Requirements for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination               
            System (NPDES) Permits for Storm Water Discharges (Phase II)..........................    2040-AC60 
3498        SAN No. 3442.  Continuous Emission Monitoring and Other Pollutant Limitation and                    
            Monitoring Regulations for Sewage Sludge Incinerators.................................    2040-AC46 
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                                  Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3499        SAN No. 1727.  Environmental Protection Standards for Low-Level Radioactive Waste.....    2060-AA04 
3500        SAN No. 2073.  Environmental Protection Agency Radiation Site Cleanup Regulation......    2060-AB31 
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                                    Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Final Rule Stage                                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3501        SAN No. 3232.  Criteria for the Certif. and Determination of the Waste Isolation Pilot              
            Plant's Compliance w/Environmental Stnds. for the Mgmt. and Disposal of Spent Nuclear               
            Fuel, High-Level, & Transuranic.......................................................    2060-AE30 
3502        SAN No. 3602.  Protective Action Guidance for Drinking Water..........................    2060-AF39 
3503        SAN No. 3321 (was 2073).  Federal Radiation Protection Guidance for Exposure of the                 
            General Public........................................................................    2060-AE61 
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                                   Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Completed Actions                                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3504        SAN No. 3568.  Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada    2060-AF38 
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                               Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage                              
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3505        SAN No. 3440.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper                      
            (Revision)............................................................................    2040-AC27 
3506        SAN No. 3563.  Reformatting of Drinking Water Regulations.............................    2040-AC41 
3507        SAN No. 3565.  Revision of Current Requirements for Triggering Increased Drinking                   
            Water Monitoring......................................................................    2040-AC52 
3508        Streamlining Revisions to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (Reg Plan                 
            Seq. No. 106).........................................................................    2040-AC66 
3509        SAN No. 3726.  Analytical Methods for Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants...........    2040-AC77 
3510        SAN No. 3784.  Underground Injection Control Program Streamlining Rule................   2040-AC83  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3511        SAN No. 3445.  Drinking Water Microbial and Disinfection By-Product Monitoring Rule                 
            (Formerly Called the ``Information Collection Disinfection Byproducts Rule'').........    2040-AC24 
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                                Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3512        SAN No. 2281.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radionuclides.............    2040-AA94 
3513        SAN No. 2340.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Disinfection..    2040-AA97 
3514        SAN No. 2807.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic...................    2040-AB75 
3515        SAN No. 2772/2304.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants From               
            Drinking Water Priority List (Phase VIA) - Disinfection Byproducts Rule and Enhanced                
            Surface Water Treatment Rule..........................................................    2040-AB82 
3516        SAN No. 3176.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Sulfate...................    2040-AC07 
3517        SAN No. 3238.  National Primary Drinking Water Standards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb........    2040-AC13 
3518        SAN No. 3509.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants From                    
            Drinking Water Priority List (Phase VI-B)--Organic and Inorganic Contaminants.........    2040-AC22 
3519        SAN No. 2778.  Management of Class V Injection Wells Under Part C of the Safe Drinking              
            Water Act.............................................................................    2040-AB83 
3520        SAN No. 3761.  Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring Requirements....................    2040-AC73 
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                                Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Completed Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3521        SAN No. 3359.  Drinking Water Primacy Withdrawal Regulation (Revision)................    2040-AC19 
3522        SAN No. 2784.  Revisions to SDWA; Underground Injection Control Program Regulations                 
            for Class II (Oil and Gas-Related) Wells..............................................    2040-AB77 
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                          Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Prerule Stage                          
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3523        SAN No. 2390.  Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous              
            Waste Management Facilities (Reg Plan Seq. No. 101)...................................   2050-AB80  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                       Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3524        SAN No. 3425.  Facility Response Planning for Delegated Offshore Facilities...........    2050-AE18 
3525        SAN No. 3668.  Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of                     
            Hazardous Waste; Recycled Used Oil Management Standards...............................    2050-AE28 
3526        SAN No. 2872.  Modifications to the Definition of Solid Waste and Regulations of                    
            Hazardous Waste Recycling: General (Reg Plan Seq. No. 107)............................    2050-AD18 
3527        SAN No. 3328.  Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes: Hazardous Waste                      
            Identification Rule (HWIR); Waste (Reg Plan Seq. No. 108).............................    2050-AE07 
3528        SAN No. 3134.  Spent Solvents Listing Determination...................................    2050-AD84 
3529        SAN No. 3151.  Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determination...........................    2050-AD85 
3530        SAN No. 3064.  Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste: Petroleum Refining                    
            Process Wastes........................................................................    2050-AD88 
3531        SAN No. 3333.  Revised Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities (Reg Plan                
            Seq. No. 109).........................................................................    2050-AE01 
3532        SAN No. 3334.  Cement Kiln Dust.......................................................    2050-AE02 
3533        SAN No. 2982.  Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes; Hazardous Waste                      
            Identification Rule (HWIR): Contaminated Media (Reg Plan Seq. No. 110)................    2050-AE22 
3534        SAN No. 3147.  Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation....................................    2050-AE21 
3535        SAN No. 3235.  Rule Identifying When Military Munitions Become Hazardous Wastes and                 
            Management Standards for Such Wastes..................................................    2050-AD90 
3536        SAN No. 2827.  RCRA Subtitle C Indian Program Authorization...........................    2050-AD07 
3537        SAN No. 3150.  Field Filtering of Groundwater Samples.................................    2050-AD86 
3538        SAN No. 2751.  RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities; State/Tribal Permit Program--                
            Determination of Adequacy.............................................................    2050-AD03 
3539        SAN No. 3545.  Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products                 
            Containing Recovered Materials........................................................   2050-AE23  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                         Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage                        
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3540        SAN No. 3428.  Alternatives for Groundwater Monitoring and Delay of Generald                        
            Compliance Date for Small Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Located in Either Dry or                  
            Remote Areas..........................................................................    2050-AE15 
3541        SAN No. 3546.  Alternatives for Groundwater Monitoring and Delay of General Compliance              
            Date for Small Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Located in Either Dry or Remote Areas..    2050-AE24 
3542        SAN No. 3042.  Hazardous Waste Management System: Post-Closure Requirements...........    2050-AD55 
3543        SAN No. 3065.  Listing Determination for Hazardous Wastes - Organobromines Chemical                 
            Industry..............................................................................    2050-AD79 
3544        SAN No. 3427.  New and Revised Testing Methods Approved for RCRA Subtitle C, in ``Test              
            Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods'' (SW-846), Third                     
            Edition, Update III...................................................................    2050-AE14 
3545        SAN No. 3179.  RCRA Subtitle D Corporate Financial Test and Guarantee.................    2050-AD77 
3546        SAN No. 3416.  Revisions To Criteria Applicable to Solid Waste Disposal Facilities                  
            That May Accept CESQG Hazardous Wastes Excluding Municipal Solid Waste Landfills......    2050-AE11 
3547        SAN No. 3066/3068/3069.  Listing Determination of Wastes Generated During the                       
            Manufacture of Azo, Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane Dyes and Pigments...............    2050-AD80 
3548        SAN No. 3114.  Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste: Implementation of the OECD                   
            Decision for Recyclable Wastes........................................................    2050-AD87 
3549        SAN No. 3315.  RCRA Expanded Public Participation.....................................    2050-AD97 
3550        SAN No. 3366.  Land Disposal Restrictions--Phase IV: Treatment Standards for Certain                
            Mineral Processing Wastes; TC Metals; Newly Listed Wastes From Wood Preserving and                  
            Dyes and Pigments (Reg Plan Seq. No. 124).............................................    2050-AE05 
3551        SAN No. 3365.  Land Disposal Restrictions--Phase III: Decharacterized Wastewaters,                  
            Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Aluminum Potliners (Reg Plan Seq. No. 125)................    2050-AD38 
3552        SAN No. 2761.  Financial Test for Local Governments That Own/Operate Municipal Solid                
            Waste Landfills.......................................................................    2050-AD04 
3553        SAN No. 3032.  Guideline for Federal Procurement of Paper and Paper Products                        
            Containing Recovered Materials........................................................   2050-AD41  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                        Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions                        
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3554        SAN No. 2634.  Revisions to the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation...................    2050-AC62 
3555        SAN No. 3426.  Regulations To Control Imports and Exports of Hazardous and Other                    
            Wastes................................................................................    2050-AE13 
3556        SAN No. 3547.  New and Revised Testing Methods Approved for RCRA Subtitle C Hazardous               
            Waste Testing Manual, SW-846, Third Edition, Update IV................................    2050-AE25 
3557        SAN No. 2524.  No-Migration Variance for Prohibited Hazardous Waste Land Disposal.....    2050-AC44 
3558        SAN No. 2780.  Causes for Permit Modifications to Hazardous Waste Management                        
            Facilities............................................................................    2050-AD05 
3559        SAN No. 3189.  Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic              
            Rule to Underground Storage Tanks Contaminated Media and Debris.......................    2050-AD69 
3560        SAN No. 3201.  Regulatory Determination on Remaining Wastes From the Combustion of                  
            Fossil Fuels..........................................................................    2050-AD91 
3561        SAN No. 3237.  Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste               
            Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps.....................................................    2050-AD93 
3562        SAN No. 2647.  RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision).....................    2050-AC71 
3563        SAN No. 3094.  Extension of States' Interim Authorization Option To Carry Out Post-                 
            HSWA Regulations......................................................................    2050-AD57 
3564        SAN No. 3433.  Underground Storage Tanks Containing Hazardous Substances - Financial                
            Responsibility Requirements...........................................................    2050-AC15 
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                        Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Completed Actions                        
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3565        SAN No. 3710.  Liquids in Landfills: Proposed Rulemaking to Grant a Petition..........    2050-AE30 
3566        SAN No. 2870.  Modifications of the Hazardous Waste Recycling Regulations: Universal                
            Wastes................................................................................    2050-AD19 
3567        SAN No. 2826.  New and Revised Testing Methods Approved for RCRA Subtitle C Hazardous               
            Waste Testing Manual SW-846, Third Edition, Update II.................................    2050-AD06 
3568        SAN No. 2622.  Hazardous Waste Management System, Amendment to Subpart C Rulemaking                 
            Petitions: Use of Groundwater Data in Delisting Decisions.............................    2050-AC65 
3569        SAN No. 3384.  Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing                       
            Recovered Materials...................................................................    2050-AE16 
3570        SAN No. 3149.  Underground Storage Tanks--Lender Liability............................    2050-AD67 
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                                       Clean Air Act (CAA)--Prerule Stage                                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3571        SAN No. 3553.  Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of Ozone State                 
            Implementation Plans..................................................................    2060-AF34 
3572        SAN No. 3389.  Fuels and Fuel Additives Waiver Application Criteria...................    2060-AE68 
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                                    Clean Air Act (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage                                    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3573        SAN No. 2909.  Revisions to the New Source Review Regulations.........................    2060-AD13 
3574        SAN No. 3111.  Prohibition of Leaded Gasoline for Highway Use.........................    2060-AD55 
3575        SAN No. 3259.  New Source Review (NSR) Reform (Reg Plan Seq. No. 111).................    2060-AE11 
3576        SAN No. 3263.  Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures........    2060-AE20 
3577        SAN No. 3262.  Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements.............................    2060-AE22 
3578        SAN No. 3302.  Consolidated Emission Reporting........................................    2060-AE32 
3579        SAN No. 3353.  NAAQS: Ozone (Review) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 112)..........................    2060-AE57 
3580        SAN No. 3354.  State Implementation Plan Completeness Criteria........................    2060-AE58 
3581        SAN No. 3375.  Addendum to the General Preamble for Title I of the Clean Air Act                    
            Amendments; Serious PM-10 Nonattainment Areas and PM-10 Nonattainment Area Attainment               
            Date Waivers..........................................................................    2060-AE62 
3582        SAN No. 3448.  NAAQS: Particulate Matter (Review) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 113).............    2060-AE66 
3583        SAN No. 3500.  Application of Mandatory Sanctions Under Title V of the Clean Air Act..    2060-AE96 
3584        SAN No. 3407.  Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution Measurement Methods for                    
            Various Medias........................................................................    2060-AF00 
3585        SAN No. 3474.  Ammonia Test Method, 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix M........................    2060-AF22 
3586        SAN No. 3472.  Technical Corrections to Appendix A of 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix B of                 
            Part 61, Appendix A or Part 63, and Part 60...........................................    2060-AF24 
3587        SAN No. 3549.  NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - FCC Units, Reformers and Sulfur Plants..    2060-AF28 
3588        SAN No. 3082.  NESHAP: Ferroalloy Industry............................................    2060-AF29 
3589        SAN No. 3569.  Federal Implementation Plan To Control Emissions From Two Power                      
            Stations Located on Navajo Nation Lands...............................................    2060-AF42 
3590        SAN No. 3570.  Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Administrative Appeal Regulations                
            Under Title IV of the Clean Air Act...................................................    2060-AF43 
3591        SAN No. 3572.  Acid Rain Program: Revisions to Applicability, Exemptions, Allocations,              
            and Small Diesel Refineries...........................................................    2060-AF45 
3592        SAN No. 3573.  Acid Rain Program: Deletion of Certain Units...........................    2060-AF46 
3593        SAN No. 3574.  Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Permits Regulations Under Title IV               
            of the Clean Air Act To Make Technical Corrections....................................    2060-AF47 
3594        SAN No. 3576.  Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft and Aircraft Engines; Emission                
            Standards and Test Procedures.........................................................    2060-AF50 
3595        SAN No. 3412.  Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 114).........    2060-AF70 
3596        SAN No. 3649.  Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings).........................    2060-AF72 
3597        SAN No. 3637.  Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To Control Emissions From Sources                  
            Located on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation...........................................    2060-AF84 
3598        SAN No. 3643.  Sales Volume Limit Provisions for Small-Volume Manufacture                           
            Certification for Clean Fuel and Conventional Vehicle Conversions and Related                       
            Provisions............................................................................    2060-AF87 
3599        NESHAP for Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities: Amendments......................    2060-AF90 
3600        SAN No. 3598.  Amendment of Enhanced Inspection/Maintenance Performance Standard......    2060-AG07 
3601        SAN No. 3599.  Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Extractive Test Method -              
            Self-Validating Procedure and CEM Performance Specification...........................    2060-AG08 
3602        SAN No. 3538.  Compliance Application Guidance for 40 CFR 194.........................    2060-AG09 
3603        SAN No. 3675.  Determining Conformity of General Federal Actions to State or Federal                
            Implementation Plans (for Attainment and Unclassifiable Areas)........................    2060-AG10 
3604        SAN No. 3568 Previously listed under RIN 2060-AF38.  Environmental Radiation                        
            Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain...............................................    2060-AG14 
3605        SAN No. 3740.  Transportation Conformity Flexibility and Streamlining (Reg Plan Seq.                
            No. 115)..............................................................................    2060-AG16 
3606        SAN No. 3725.  Reformulated Gasoline Oxygen Cap Modification..........................    2060-AG17 
3607        SAN No. 3756.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Ban on Fire                    
            Extinguishers Containing HCFCs........................................................    2060-AG19 
3608        SAN No. 3743.  Amendments to Appendix M of Part 51, Appendix B of Part 61, Appendix A               
            of Part 63, and Part 60...............................................................    2060-AG21 
3609        SAN No. 3744.  Amendment to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources;                    
            Monitoring Requirements...............................................................    2060-AG22 
3610        SAN No. 3748.  Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Synthetic Organic Chemical                     
            Manufacturing Industry................................................................    2060-AG28 
3611        SAN No. 3750.  Regulation Review/Burden Reduction.....................................    2060-AG30 
3612        SAN No. 3674.  Amendments to the Final Rules NESHAP for Chromium Electroplating and                 
            NESHAP for Commercial Sterilization...................................................    2060-AG36 
3613        SAN No. 1004.  NAAQS: Nitrogen Dioxide (Review).......................................    2060-AC06 
3614        SAN No. 3470.  Next Revision to the Guideline on Air Quality Modeling.................    2060-AF01 
3615        SAN No. 3106.  NSPS for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) - Revision...............................    2060-AD04 
3616        SAN No. 3753.  Revision to NSPS: Nonmetallic Minerals Processing......................    2060-AG33 
3617        SAN No. 3105 (was 2914) for NESHAP and SAN No. 2712 for Effluent  Integrated NESHAP                 
            and Effluent Guidelines: Pulp and Paper (Reg Plan Seq. No. 116).......................    2060-AD03 
3618        SAN No. 3215.  NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Industry...............................    2060-AE08 
3619        SAN No. 3229.  NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production.................................    2060-AE34 
3620        SAN No. 3228.  NESHAP for Formaldehyde-Based Resins...................................    2060-AE36 
3621        SAN No. 3303.  NESHAP: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing..................................    2060-AE40 
3622        SAN No. 3345.  NESHAP: Steel Pickling, HC1 Process....................................    2060-AE41 
3623        SAN No. 3343.  NESHAP--Iron Foundries and Steel Foundries.............................    2060-AE43 
3624        SAN No. 3304.  NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Production...............................    2060-AE44 
3625        SAN No. 3340.  NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelters........................................    2060-AE46 
3626        SAN No. 3123.  NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing Industry.........................    2060-AE75 
3627        SAN No. 3072.  NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants........................................    2060-AE76 
3628        SAN No. 3078.  NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry....................................    2060-AE77 
3629        SAN No. 3079.  NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing..................................    2060-AE78 
3630        SAN No. 3451.  NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production.....................................    2060-AE83 
3631        SAN No. 3449.  NESHAP: Chlorine Production............................................    2060-AE85 
3632        SAN No. 3338.  NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production..........................    2060-AE86 
3633        SAN No. 3467.  NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters..........................................    2060-AE97 
3634        SAN No. 3469.  NESHAP: Manufacture of Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde..........................    2060-AE99 
3635        SAN No. 2547.  National Emission Standard for Radon Emissions from Phosphogypsum                    
            Stacks................................................................................    2060-AF04 
3636        SAN No. 3378.  NESHAP: Manufacturers of Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers.....................    2060-AF06 
3637        SAN No. 3465.  NESHAP: Polycarbonates Production......................................    2060-AF09 
3638        SAN No. 3466.  Delisting of Source Categories Under 112(c): Stainless and Non-                      
            Stainless Steel Manufacturing and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Operation................    2060-AF11 
3639        SAN No. 3377.  Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) NESHAP...........................    2060-AF26 
3640        SAN No. 3550.  NESHAP: Baker's Yeast Manufacturing Industry...........................    2060-AF30 
3641        SAN No. 3551.  Amendments to General Provisions for 40 CFR 63.........................    2060-AF31 
3642        SAN No. 3046.  Decision on the Petition To Remove Caprolactam From the List of                      
            Hazardous Air Pollutants..............................................................    2060-AF33 
3643        SAN No. 3552.  Regional Haze Protection...............................................    2060-AF32 
3644        SAN No. 3281.  National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile                 
            Refinish Coatings.....................................................................    2060-AE35 
3645        SAN No. 3351.  VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings..............................    2060-AE55 
3646        SAN No. 3659.  Aerosol Spray Paints Rule..............................................    2060-AF61 
3647        SAN No. 3658.  National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products..................    2060-AF62 
3648        SAN No. 2869.  Revised Light-Duty Durability Procedures for Model Year 1999 and Later.    2060-AE06 
3649        SAN No. 3646.  National 49-State Low-Emission Vehicles Program (Reg Plan Seq. No. 117)    2060-AF75 
3650        SAN No. 3645.  Control of Nitrogen Oxide and Particulate Emissions From Heavy-Duty                  
            Engines (Reg Plan Seq. No. 118).......................................................    2060-AF76 
3651        SAN No. 3139.  Amendment Concerning the Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of                 
            Foreign Manufactured Vehicles and Engines.............................................    2060-AD90 
3652        SAN No. 3091.  ''Substantially Similar'' Definition for Diesel Fuels..................    2060-AD77 
3653        SAN No. 3361.  Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or Below 19 Kilowatts (25                          
            Horsepower)(Phase 2) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 119)..........................................    2060-AE29 
3654        SAN No. 3352.  NSPS: Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fossile-Fuel Fired Steam Generating              
            Units - Revision......................................................................    2060-AE56 
3655        SAN No. 3575 (combined with SAN 3571) This action resulted from  Acid Rain Phase II                 
            Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Program.....................................................    2060-AF48 
3656        SAN No. 3715.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Global Warming Potentials              
            for Ozone-Depleting Substances........................................................    2060-AG35 
3657        SAN No. 3555.  Amendment to the MVAC Rule To Include All Refrigerants.................    2060-AF35 
3658        SAN No. 3556.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule Regarding a                     
            Recycling Standard Under Section 608..................................................    2060-AF36 
3659        SAN No. 3560.  Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling Rule To Include All Refrigerants    2060-AF37 
3660        Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling Rule To Modify the Sales Restrictions of Split               
            Systems...............................................................................    2060-AF81 
3661        Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Direct Final Rule Extending Reclamation                          
            Requirements of the Section 608 Refrigerant Recycling Rule............................    2060-AF97 
3662        SAN No. 3673.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Section 608 Sales              
            Restriction...........................................................................    2060-AG20 
3663        SAN No. 3640.  Supplemental Rule To Require Certain Products Made With HCFCs To Bear                
            Warning Label.........................................................................    2060-AF93 
3664        SAN No. 3525 (generic)  Update of the Acceptablity List Under the Significance New                  
            Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program....................................................   2060-AG12  
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                                      Clean Air Act (CAA)--Final Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3665        SAN No. 2942.  Compliance Assurance Monitoring Program (Previously Enhanced Monitoring              
            Program) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 126)......................................................    2060-AD18 
3666        SAN No. 2961.  Locomotive Emission Standards..........................................    2060-AD33 
3667        SAN No. 3009/3357.  Acid Rain Opt-In Regulations......................................    2060-AD43 
3668        SAN No. 3369.  Federal Operating Permit Rules.........................................    2060-AD68 
3669        SAN No. 3018.  Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Certification Requirements for               
            Deposit Control Gasoline Additives....................................................    2060-AD71 
3670        SAN No. 2939.  Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act.    2060-AD81 
3671        SAN No. 3264.  Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements--Onboard Diagnostic Checks.    2060-AE19 
3672        SAN No. 3146.  NESHAPS Pertaining to Facilities Other Than Commercial Nuclear Power                 
            Reactors Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or by NRC Agreement                    
            States................................................................................    2060-AE39 
3673        SAN No. 3457.  On-Board Diagnostics Service Information Available.....................    2060-AE93 
3674        SAN No. 3380.  NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry - Wastewater..    2060-AE94 
3675        SAN No. 3506.  Addition of Methods 204, 204A - 204F for Measurement of VOC Emissions                
            From Stationary Sources...............................................................    2060-AF02 
3676        SAN No. 2915.  Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions - The addition of Methods               
            203A, 203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51.........................................    2060-AF83 
3677        SAN No. 3638.  Revision of EPA's Radiological Emergency Response Plan.................    2060-AF85 
3678        NSPS Appendix A - Reference Methods; Amendments to Method 24 for the Determination of               
            Volatile Matter Contents, Water Content, Density, Volume and Weight Solids of Surface               
            Coatings..............................................................................    2060-AG00 
3679        SAN No. 3650.  Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recension of NAMS Ambient Air Quality              
            Monitoring Requirements for Lead......................................................    2060-AG23 
3680        SAN No. 3745.  Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of HFC              
            4310me and HCFC 225 ca and cb.........................................................    2060-AG24 
3681        SAN No. 3306.  Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic Compound - Exclusion of               
            Perchloroethylene.....................................................................    2060-AG25 
3682        SAN No. 3446.  Revisions to Part 35, Subpart A Section 105 Air Grant Regulations......    2060-AF03 
3683        SAN No. 3087.  Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and Management.....................    2060-AF79 
3684        SAN No. 1002 (Primary Standard) and SAN No. 3588 (Implementation)  NAAQS: Sulfur                    
            Dioxide (Review) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 127)..............................................    2060-AA61 
3685        SAN No. 2535.  NSPS: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills..................................    2060-AC42 
3686        SAN No. 2719.  Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 128)...............    2060-AC62 
3687        SAN No. 2916.  NSPS: Municipal Waste Combustion--Phase II and Phase III, Industrial-                
            Commercial Waste Incinerators, and Other Solid Waste Incinerators (Reg Plan Seq. No.                
            129)..................................................................................    2060-AD00 
3688        SAN No. 2892.  NESHAP: Asbestos Processing (Delisting)................................    2060-AB51 
3689        SAN No. 2932.  Guidance for the Implementation of Section 112(g)--Modifications.......    2060-AD06 
3690        SAN No. 2965.  NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing................................    2060-AD57 
3691        SAN No. 3077.  NESHAP: Printing/Publishing Industry...................................    2060-AD95 
3692        SAN No. 3166.  NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group I...................................    2060-AD96 
3693        SAN No. 3074.  NESHAP: Surface Coating Operations in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair.....    2060-AD98 
3694        SAN No. 3159.  NESHAP for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations......................    2060-AE05 
3695        SAN No. 3187.  NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group IV..................................    2060-AE37 
3696        SAN No. 3341.  NESHAP--Cyanide Chemical Manufacturing.................................    2060-AE45 
3697        SAN No. 3479.  Amendments to Parts 63 and 70 To Establish Provisions for Determining                
            Potential to Emit.....................................................................    2060-AE63 
3698        SAN No. 2937.  Field Citation Program.................................................    2060-AD82 
3699        SAN No. 3613.  New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines for                  
            Industrial and Commercial Waste Incinerators..........................................    2060-AF91 
3700        SAN No. 3459.  Criteria and Procedures for Determining Transportation Conformity in                 
            Attainment Areas......................................................................    2060-AE90 
3701        SAN No. 3029: Aerospace SAN 3728; Shipbuilding SAN 3729; Wood  Control Technology                   
            Guidelines (CTG)......................................................................    2060-AD05 
3702        SAN No. 3660.  Open-Market Trading Rule for Ozone Precursors (Reg Plan Seq. No. 130)..    2060-AF60 
3703        SAN No. 3541.  On-Board Diagnostics: Revision to Requirements for Storage of Engine                 
            Conditions Associated With Extinguishing a Malfunction Indicator Light................    2060-AF20 
3704        SAN No. 2665.  Amendments to Regulations Governing the Importation of Nonconforming                 
            Vehicles..............................................................................    2060-AC58 
3705        SAN No. 3097.  Nonconformance Penalties for 1998 Model Year Emission Standards for                  
            Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.......................................................    2060-AE07 
3706        SAN No. 3323.  Review of the Federal Test Procedure for Emissions From Motor Vehicles               
            and Motor Vehicle Engines (Reg Plan Seq. No. 131).....................................    2060-AE27 
3707        SAN No. 3597.  Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Certification Requirements for                
            Deposit Control Additives.............................................................    2060-AG06 
3708        SAN No. 3350.  Emission Standards for Gasoline Spark-Ignition and Diesel Compression-               
            Ignition Marine Engines...............................................................    2060-AE54 
3709        SAN No. 2888.  Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Control Regulation...........................   2060-AD45  
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                                     Clean Air Act (CAA)--Long-Term Actions                                     
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3710        SAN No. 3468.  Establishment of Lesser Quantity Emission Rates for Hazardous Air                    
            Pollutants............................................................................    2060-AE98 
3711        SAN No. 3516.  Radiation Waste Management Regulations.................................    2060-AF41 
3712        SAN No. 3540.  Technical Amendments to Evaporative Emission Procedure.................    2060-AF49 
3713        SAN No. 3741.  Service Information Availability.......................................    2060-AG13 
3714        SAN No. 3373/2993.  Radionuclide Major Source Definition..............................    2060-AD60 
3715        SAN No. 3346.  NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel......................................    2060-AE48 
3716        SAN No. 3326.  NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production.......................    2060-AE79 
3717        SAN No. 3408.  NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production...................................    2060-AE81 
3718        SAN No. 3452.  NESHAP: Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Production......................    2060-AE82 
3719        SAN No. 3450.  NESHAP: Production of Agricultural Chemicals...........................    2060-AE84 
3720        SAN No. 3548.  NESHAP: Nylon 6 Production.............................................    2060-AF27 
3721        SAN No. 3746.  National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Paint                    
            Stripper Users........................................................................    2060-AG26 
3722        SAN No. 3747.  NESHAP for Boat Manufacturing..........................................    2060-AG27 
3723        SAN No. 3749.  NESHAP for Tire Manufacturing..........................................    2060-AG29 
3724        SAN No. 3752.  NESHAP for Aerosol Can Production......................................    2060-AG32 
3725        SAN No. 3754.  Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners MACT Standard...........................    2060-AG34 
3726        SAN No. 3751.  New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for Other                   
            Solid Waste Incinerators..............................................................    2060-AG31 
3727        SAN No. 2637.  Alternative Test Procedure for the Voluntary Aftermarket Part                        
            Certification Program.................................................................    2060-AC50 
3728        SAN No. 2940 SAN No. 2940.  Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits                     
            Brought Under Section 304 of the Clean Air Act........................................    2060-AD80 
3729        SAN No. 3571.  Acid Rain Program: Revised Group 1, Phase II, NOx Emission Limitations.    2060-AF44 
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                                     Clean Air Act (CAA)--Completed Actions                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3730        SAN No. 3314.  Addition of Test Method 205 to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51............    2060-AE33 
3731        SAN No. 2997.  National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants as It Applies              
            to Nuclear Power Reactors Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission...............    2060-AE38 
3732        SAN No. 3347.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Mobile Air-Conditioning Recover-Only              
            Standard; Supplemental Rule...........................................................    2060-AE52 
3733        SAN No. 3259.  New Source Review (NSR) Reform Rulemaking..............................    2060-AF21 
3734        SAN No. 3473.  Test Method 302, Appendix M, 40 CFR Part 51............................    2060-AF23 
3735        Acid Rain Program: Technical Amendments for Continuous Emissions Monitoring...........    2060-AF58 
3736        SAN No. 3613.  New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines--Industrial                 
            and Commercial Waste Incinerators.....................................................    2060-AF82 
3737        SAN No. 3257.  Ambient Air-Quality Surveillance Siting Criteria for Open Path                       
            Analyzers.............................................................................    2060-AF88 
3738        SAN No. 3614.  Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Industrial-                     
            Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units - Revision............................    2060-AF92 
3739        NOx Emissions From Certain Coal-Fired Utility Boilers Under Title IV of the Clean Air               
            Act Amendments of 1990................................................................    2060-AF96 
3740        SAN No. 3542.  Revised Regulatory Requirements for Air Quality Modeling (Supplement C)    2060-AG04 
3741        SAN No. 3544.  Revisions to the Permits Regulations Under Title IV of the Clean Air                 
            Act Concerning Reduced Utilization Plans and Allowance Surrender for Reduced                        
            Utilization...........................................................................    2060-AG05 
3742        SAN No. 3610.  Transportation Conformity Amendments: Transition to the Control                      
            Strategy Period.......................................................................    2060-AG15 
3743        SAN No. 3603.  User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Rule - Amendment..............    2060-AG18 
3744        SAN No. 3016.  Revise Capture Efficiency Guidelines...................................    2060-AD84 
3745        SAN No. 3379.  NSPS: Starch Production Facilities.....................................    2060-AE65 
3746        SAN No. 3382.  New Source Performance Standards for Cold-Cleaning Operations..........    2060-AF08 
3747        SAN No. 2719.  NSPS: Medical Waste Incinerators.......................................    2060-AE73 
3748        SAN No. 3168.  NESHAP: Petroleum Refining - Other Sources Not Distinctly Listed.......    2060-AD94 
3749        SAN No. 3075.  NESHAP for the Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Industry.............    2060-AE02 
3750        SAN No. 3193.  NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting........................................    2060-AE04 
3751        SAN No. 3342.  NESHAP: Wood Treatment Industry........................................    2060-AE47 
3752        SAN No. 3453.  NESHAP: Combustion Sources in the Sulfite Pulping Industry.............    2060-AE80 
3753        SAN No. 3478.  Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments: Miscellaneous Revisions.....    2060-AF25 
3754        SAN No. 3610.  Transportation Conformity Amendments: Miscellaneous Revisions..........    2060-AF95 
3755        SAN No. 3623.  Inspection/Maintenance Flexibility Amendments..........................    2060-AF94 
3756        SAN No. 3623.  Inspection/Maintenance Flexibility Amendments..........................    2060-AG11 
3757        SAN No. 3104.  Standards for Tank Vessel Loading Operations...........................    2060-AD02 
3758        SAN No. 3037.  Report to Congress and Prioritized Category List for Regulation of VOC               
            Emissions From Consumer and Commercial Products.......................................    2060-AE24 
3759        SAN No. 3300.  Air Pollutant Emission Regulations for Spark-Ignited Nonroad Engines 25              
            Horsepower and Below - Phase I........................................................    2060-AF78 
3760        SAN No. 3462.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Administrative Changes to the Final               
            Rule To Phase Out Ozone-Depleting Chemicals...........................................    2060-AE70 
3761        SAN No. 3460.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule To Amend Leak                   
            Repair Provisions, Equipment Standards and Scope of Chemicals to Be Recycled Under                  
            Section 608 of the Amended CAA........................................................    2060-AE92 
3762        Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Direct Final Rule Extending Reclamation                          
            Requirements Past May 15th............................................................    2060-AF80 
3763        SAN No. 3603.  User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Rule - Amendment..............    2060-AF40 
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                                     Superfund (CERCLA)--Proposed Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3764        SAN No. 3423.  Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates.........................    2050-AE12 
3765        SAN No. 3439.  National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites:                     
            Proposed and Final Rules..............................................................    2050-AD75 
3766        SAN No. 3215.  Amendments to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act,                
            Sections 302 Through 312..............................................................    2050-AE17 
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                                      Superfund (CERCLA)--Final Rule Stage                                      
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3767        SAN No. 2979.  Risk Management Program for Chemical Accidental Release Prevention (Reg              
            Plan Seq. No. 132)....................................................................    2050-AD26 
3768        SAN No. 3054.  Administrative Reporting Exemptions for Certain Radionuclide Releases..    2050-AD46 
3769        SAN No. 3036.  Amendments to the Extremely Hazardous Substances List Under Section 302              
            of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act.............................   2050-AD50  
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3770        SAN No. 2394.  Reporting Exemptions for Federally-Permitted Releases of Hazardous                   
            Substances............................................................................    2050-AB82 
3771        SAN No. 3050.  Deletion of Saccharin From the List of Hazardous Wastes Under RCRA and               
            the List of Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA.........................................    2050-AD45 
3772        SAN No. 3424.  Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Radon-222...........................    2050-AE20 
3773        SAN No. 3422.  Response Action Contractor Indemnification.............................    2050-AE19 
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                                      Superfund (CERCLA)--Completed Actions                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3774        SAN No. 3000.  Designation Under CERCLA and Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Clean               
            Air Act Hazardous Air Pollutants; Reportable Quantity Adjustments of Hazardous Wastes.    2050-AD33 
3775        SAN No. 2976.  Amendment to the NCP Appendix: OSWER Procedures for Contract Laboratory              
            Program (CLP) Investigations..........................................................    2050-AD34 
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                                          General--Proposed Rule Stage                                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3776        SAN No. 3671.  Final Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment........................    2080-AA06 
3777        SAN No. 3670.  Proposed Guidelines for Ecological Risk Assessment.....................    2080-AA07 
3778        SAN No. 3624.  Guidelines for Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment...........................    2080-AA08 
3779        SAN No. 3577.  Grants and Cooperative Agreements With State, Local, and Indian Tribal               
            Governments...........................................................................    2030-AA34 
3780        SAN No. 3486.  Rules of Practice for Enforcement Actions Not Governed by the                        
            Administrative Procedure Act..........................................................    2020-AA23 
3781        SAN No. 3578.  Revision to Submission of Invoices Clause..............................    2030-AA35 
3782        SAN No. 3580.  Incorporation of Class Deviation into EPAAR............................    2030-AA37 
3783        SAN No. 3629.  EPA Mentor-Protege Program.............................................    2030-AA40 
3784        SAN No. 3628.  Confidential Business Information Provisions and Clauses...............    2030-AA41 
3785        SAN No. 3098.  Implementation of Procurement Integrity................................    2030-AA25 
3786        SAN No. 3255.  Source Selection Procedures............................................    2030-AA29 
3787        SAN No. 2662.  Amendments to Part 22 Consolidated Procedural Rules....................    2020-AA13 
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                                            General--Final Rule Stage                                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3788        Final Guidelines for Reproductive Toxicity Risk Assessment............................    2080-AA05 
3789        SAN No. 2702.  Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act                  
            (CERCLA) Cost Recovery................................................................    2050-AC98 
3790        SAN No. 3436.  Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Agreements With                   
            Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........    2030-AA32 
3791        SAN No. 3579.  EPA Policies for Information Resources Management......................    2030-AA36 
3792        SAN No. 3587.  Merger of 40 CFR Parts 15 and 32 Into a Single Regulation..............    2030-AA38 
3793        SAN No. 3240.  Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations.....................    2020-AA21 
3794        SAN No. 3367.  Amend Subpart H Supplemental Rules To Ensure 40 CFR Part 22 Rule                     
            Conforms to the New Federal Facility Compliance Act...................................    2020-AA22 
3795        SAN No. 2512.  Administrative Hearing Procedures for Class II Penalties Under CERCLA                
            and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act................................    2050-AC39 
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                                           General--Long-Term Actions                                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3796        SAN No. 3765.  Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act                  
            (CERCLA) Cost Recovery................................................................    2020-AA25 
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                                           General--Completed Actions                                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3797        SAN No. 3584.  Enhanced Monitoring Program............................................    2020-AA24 
3798        SAN No. 3438.  Award Fee..............................................................    2030-AA31 
3799        SAN No. 3600.  Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non Procurement)..............    2030-AA39 
3800        SAN No. 3620.  EPAAR Amendment: Revisions to Delegations of Authority in EPA's                      
            Internal Procedures for Acquisition...................................................    2030-AA42 
3801        SAN No. 3601.  Use of Options.........................................................    2030-AA43 
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3367. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE DECISIONS UNDER THE DELANEY CLAUSE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 348/FFDCA 409; 21 USC 346a/FFDCA 408

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 185; 40 CFR 186; 40 CFR 180

Legal Deadline:  Other, Judicial, September 30, 1995.
Variable. Court-ordered deadlines beginning September 1995.

Abstract: The Agency will make decisions whether to revoke processed 
food and raw food tolerances for a number of pesticide carcinogens 
because of the Delaney clause. The Delaney clause prohibits chemicals 
in processed foods that induce cancer in man or animals. These 
decisions are required by a settlement agreement between EPA and the 
Natural Resources Defense Council et al, and will be in compliance with 
a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which ruled that the 
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act requires a strict interpretation 
schedule set out in the consent order approved by the Court.

Timetable:

Appendix I (Group A)  NPRM 07/01/94 (59 FR 33941)  Final Action 12/31/
95

Appendix I (Group B/D)  NPRM 01/18/95 (60 FR 3602)  Final Action 07/18/
96

Appendix I (Group C)  NPRM 09/15/95  Final Action 03/15/97

Appendix II (Group E)  NPRM 12/31/95

Appendix II (Group F)  NPRM 04/30/96

Appendix II (Group G)  NPRM 04/30/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3154.

Agency Contact: Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-5944

RIN: 2070-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________

3368. PESTICIDES: TOLERANCE PROGRAM REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 346 to 346(a); 21 USC 348; 21 USC 371

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 177; 40 CFR 180; 40 CFR 185; 40 CFR 186

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is reassessing the pesticide tolerance-setting process 
with the goal of improving public health protection provided by the 
tolerance process, increasing public confidence in the safety of the 
food supply, clarifying and simplifying the process for all affected 
parties, and utilizing the most cost-efficient methods for 
implementation and compliance.

Timetable:

Pesticides; Tolerance Program Revisions  Tolerance Policy Document 04/
00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3430.

Agency Contact: Christine Gillis, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, 
Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7102

RIN: 2070-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________

3369.  THE 10-ACRE LIMITATION FOR PESTICIDE SMALL-SCALE 
FIELD TESTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136c

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA will propose a modification to its pesticide experimental 
use permit (EAP) regulations that will permit field testing of new 
pesticides or existing pesticides for new uses on a greater number of 
acres without an experimental use permit. Currently such testing is 
limited to 10 acres cumulative total per pesticide under a presumption 
that this limited testing poses no adverse effects, and therefore does 
not warrant the Agency's oversight under the EUP program. This action 
would reduce burdens on pesticide producers who currently must obtain 
an experimental use permit for greater than 10 acres testing. Little 
impact would be expected on small businesses, because they rarely 
engage in pesticide field testing of new chemicals or new uses.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3735.

Agency Contact: Jim Tompkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., 401 M St SW., 
7505C, Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5697
Fax: 703 308-1825
Email: Tompkins.J[email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

3370.  DATA CONSOLIDATION INITIATIVE; KEY IDENTIFIERS 
REPORTING

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 102 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________

3371. PESTICIDE DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION (REVISION)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136a; 7 USC 136w

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 158

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will update the existing data requirements (40 
CFR 158) for evaluating the registerability of pesticide products. 
Reasons for the revisions include recent health and environmental 
concerns (e.g., groundwater contamination, worker exposure and 
neurotoxicity) advancements in testing technology, and new ecological 
risk testing approaches. The revisions will clarify all data 
requirements to reflect current practice. Procedural and explanatory 
sections of 40 CFR 158 will be amended to make them consistent with the 
revised data requirements and new use indexing implemented pursuant to 
1988 FIFRA amendments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2687.

Agency Contact: Amy Rispin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501c, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-5989

RIN: 2070-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________

3372. PESTICIDES AND GROUNDWATER STATE MANAGEMENT PLAN REGULATION

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136a(d); 7 USC 136i(e); 7 USC 136j

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152.170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation will designate certain individual pesticides 
to be subject to EPA approved State Management Plans (SMPs) as a 
condition of legal sale and use. This regulation would establish SMPs 
as a new regulatory requirement for those pesticides; absent an EPA-
approved state plan specifying risk-reduction measures, use of the 
chemical would be prohibited. The rule would also specify procedures 
and deadlines for development, approval and implementation of SMPs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3222.

Agency Contact: Arden Calvert, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-7099

RIN: 2070-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________

3373. PESTICIDE LABELING CLAIMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136/FIFRA 2; 7 USC 136a/FIFRA 3; 7 USC 136w/
FIFRA 25

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 156.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA proposes to modify its labeling regulations that 
currently prohibit various kinds of false or misleading statements to 
allow, in the Agency's discretion, certain types of claims to appear on 
pesticide labeling. The rule would not specify criteria or claims that 
would be permitted. Permitted statements would be addressed through the 
registration program. By permitting certain types of claims or 
information on labels that currently is prohibited, EPA expects that 
pesticide users will be able to make better informed choices about 
products that are lower risk or more efficient or have environmentally 
preferable characteristics. This rule would not be proposed until after 
non-regulatory criteria or specific allowable types of claims are 
developed, and would be coordinated as needed with an ongoing Consumer 
Labeling Initiative addressing consumer pesticides and other chemicals.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3636.

Agency Contact: Melissa L. Chun, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505W, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8318

RIN: 2070-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________

3374. FIFRA BOOKS AND RECORDS OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTION AND 
DISTRIBUTION (REVISION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136f/FIFRA 8

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 169

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the recordkeeping requirements for 
registrants and applicants for registration under FIFRA Section 8. It 
will also examine recordkeeping affected by the 1988 amendments to 
FIFRA and amend 40 CFR 169, as necessary.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2725.

Agency Contact: Steve Howie, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2225A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8383

RIN: 2070-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________

3375.  MODIFICATIONS TO PESTICIDE WORKER PROTECTION 
STANDARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136w

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Since the issuance of the 1992 WPS and the January 1, 1995 
implementation, farmworker groups have expressed an interest in 
enhancing specific protection measures, while grower groups, the 
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and others 
have expressed an interest in addressing practical, operational 
concerns. The Agency received various requests and comments in the form 
of letters, petitions, and individual and public meetings to address 
the concerns with the WPS. As a result, there may be a need to make 
further changes of a minor nature to the WPS rule. EPA will take such 
actions as rules, policy statements or other documents as appropriate. 
The following are currently planned: Language and size requirements for 
Warning Signs; and Decontamination Requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3731.

Agency Contact: Cathy Kronopolus, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW 
(7506C), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962

RIN: 2070-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________

3376. EXEMPTION OF STERILANT PESTICIDE PRODUCTS FROM REGULATION 
UNDER THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136w/FIFRA 25

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA will propose to exempt from regulation under FIFRA 
sterilant products used to control microorganisms on treated 
environmental surfaces. EPA currently regulates sterilant products as 
pesticides; concurrently FDA regulates chemical germicides used as 
sterilants for medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug and 
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed June 
4, 1993 and amended June 20, 1994 EPA and FDA agreed to eliminate this 
redundant regulatory jurisdiction. By exempting sterilants under FIFRA, 
sole jurisdiction will reside with FDA.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3318.

Agency Contact: Michele E. Wingfield, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505c, 
Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7470

RIN: 2070-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3377.  PESTICIDES; REVISION OF NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136a

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152.44; 40 CFR 152.46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule streamlines and accelerates the review of certain 
registration amendments by allowing EPA to notify registrants directly 
of types of registration amendments that may be accomplished through 
notification and non-notification. EPA believes this streamlining 
change will speed up the registration process while maintaining 
protection of the public health and the environment. The rule changes 
are procedural. The revised rule also clarifies when sale and 
distribution of a product changed by notification are permitted.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3734.

Agency Contact: Jeff Kempter, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., 7505C, Washington 
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5448
Fax: 703 305-6920
Email: Kempter.C[email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________

3378.  PESTICIDES; SELF-CERTIFICATION

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 120 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________

3379.  CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136a

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 158.167

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is evaluating its current policy on allowable limits on 
cross-contamination of pesticide products. EPA's current policy is that 
any amount of a pesticide active ingredient in another pesticide 
product must be reported to EPA as part of the registration process. 
This zero tolerance is a problem in particular in the area of bulk 
repackaging of pesticides, because pesticide producers have difficulty 
in anticipating when when their product might be subject to cross-
contamination as it moves from the production facility to bulk 
facilities. EPA is attempting to clarify situation in which the 
producer will be required to report cross-contamination. The expected 
output of this exercise will be clear guidance to the regulated 
community as to the levels of contamination that will be allowed for 
pesticides in other pesticide products. EPA is using a risk- based 
approach to determining acceptable levels of cross- contamination; the 
levels the Agency will establish, should in most cases, protect users 
and the environment from adverse effects. The adverse effect that can 
occur at the lowest levels in most cases phytotoxicity.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3739.

Agency Contact: Jim Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505W, 401 M St SW., 
Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8799
Fax: 703 308-8369

RIN: 2070-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________

3380. REGULATION OF PLANT-PRODUCED PESTICIDES UNDER FIFRA AND FFDCA

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136 et seq; 21 USC 346a et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152.20; 40 CFR 180; 40 CFR 174

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA will make clear that the substances that plants produce 
to protect themselves against pests and disease are pesticides under 
FIFRA. The Agency designates these substances along with the genetic 
material necessary to produce them, as ``plant-pesticides.'' The Agency 
will clarify that the focus of EPA's regulation will be on these 
substances rather than on the plants that produce the pesticidal 
substance. The Agency will define the categories of plant-pesticides 
that would be regulated and those that would be exempt under FIFRA and 
FFDCA. For those plant-pesticides that would be subject to Agency 
requirements, the Agency will outline the process by which these 
pesticides will be regulated and the information that would be needed 
in the Agency's review.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/94                    59 FR 60496
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2684.

Agency Contact: Bernice Slutsky, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW 
(7101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6900

RIN: 2070-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________

3381. PESTICIDE FLAMMABILITY LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL 
RELEASE FOGGERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136/FIFRA 2; 7 USC 136a/FIFRA 3

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 156.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would require that pesticide total release foggers 
be labeled with additional flammability precautionary statements 
(including possibly a graphic symbol), and more precise use directions. 
Total release foggers have been implicated in a number of fires and 
explosions because of their flammable propellants. The labeling of 
these products has been determined to be inadequate to mitigate this 
potential hazard.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/15/94                    59 FR 18058
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3135.

Agency Contact: Jim Downing, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505W, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-8641

RIN: 2070-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________

3382. RESTRICTED USE CRITERIA FOR PESTICIDES IN GROUNDWATER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136a /FIFRA 3

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152.170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the existing Restricted Use Classification 
(RUC) regulations to add criteria pertaining to pesticides' groundwater 
contamination potential. Restricted pesticides may only be used by 
trained and certified applicators. Once promulgated, criteria will 
serve as the basis for subsequent rule-making (RIN 2070-AC33) to 
actually classify selected pesticides.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/91                    56 FR 22076
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2371.

Agency Contact: Christine Gillis, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5131

RIN: 2070-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________

3383. WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS; PESTICIDE HAZARD COMMUNICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136w /FIFRA 25

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would require the provision of hazard information 
to agricultural workers covered by the Worker Protection Standard. The 
requirements as proposed were designed to be substantially equivalent 
to the Hazard Communication Standard promulgated by the Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Specific hazard information 
would be made available to agricultural workers and pesticide handlers 
concerning the pesticides to which they are exposed.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/92                    57 FR 38167
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 1640.

Agency Contact: Kevin Keaney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7506c, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-7666

RIN: 2070-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________

3384. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RISK/BENEFIT INFORMATION 
(REVISION)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136d/FIFRA6

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 153; 40 CFR 159

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 6(a)(2) of FIFRA requires pesticide registrants to 
report to EPA additional factual information regarding unreasonable 
adverse effects of their products. By statutory definition, 
``unreasonable risk'' includes risk and benefit information. In 1992 
EPA proposed to revise its 1979 enforcement policy on section 6(a)(2) 
by expanding upon the types of information which must be reported. This 
final rule includes modifications to the 1992 proposals made by EPA in 
response to comments received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Interpretive and 
Policy Rule                     08/23/78                    43 FR 37611
Final Action Enforcement Policy 07/12/79                    44 FR 40716
Final Action Codified 
Interpretive Rule               09/20/85                    50 FR 38115
NPRM                            09/24/92                    57 FR 44290
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2338.

Agency Contact: James V. Roelofs, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7102

RIN: 2070-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________

3385. POLICY OR PROCEDURES FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE AGENCY OF STORED 
PESTICIDES WITH CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED REGISTRATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136/FIFRA 6

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 168

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy will clarify the requirements of section 6(g) of 
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The 
policy will provide procedures for certain persons who possess 
cancelled or suspended pesticides to notify the EPA and State and local 
officials of (1) such possessions; (2) the quantity possessed; and (3) 
the place the pesticide is stored.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/28/91                    56 FR 13042
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2720.

Agency Contact: David Stangel, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2225-A), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 569-4162

RIN: 2070-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________

3386. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PESTICIDES FOR RESTRICTED USE DUE 
TO GROUNDWATER CONCERNS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136a(d); 136i(e); 136j

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152.170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will apply previously established criteria (see RIN 
2070-AB60) to select pesticides for restricted use classification (RU) 
due to ground-water concerns. Once promulgated, classified pesticides 
will be restricted to use by trained and certified operators.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/91                    56 FR 22076
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2351.

Agency Contact: Chris Gillis, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-5131

RIN: 2070-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________

3387.  EXCEPTIONS TO PESTICIDE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136w

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA administers an exceptions process for restricted entry 
intervals (REIs) under the pesticide Worker Protection Standard. Under 
this process, persons may request the Agency to modify the REIs for 
agricultural workers. REIs define the time after application of a 
pesticide before workers are allowed to reenter treated areas. EPA 
issues a notice of receipt of the petition in the Federal Register, and 
announces its decision in a Federal Register notice. TYpically requests 
for exception involve reducing the REI, and requesters submit 
information on the risks and benefits of the requested modification, 
with the objective of maintaining worker protection while allowing 
growers needed flexibility where REIs may have substantial impacts upon 
crop production needs or costs. Typically exceptions are time-limited. 
Currently the following exceptions are under review: Delaware exception 
for chlorothalonil on melons and squashes

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3732.

Agency Contact: Cathy Kronopolus, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW 
(7506C), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962

RIN: 2070-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________

3388.  SCOPE AND CLARIFICATION OF THE WPS EXCEPTIONS 
PROCESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136(w)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Scope and Clarification of the WPS Exceptions Process 
will involve will involve an analysis of the existing scope of the WPS 
exceptions process, an opportunity for public comment on the analysis, 
and consideration of whether the scope should be expanded. In addition, 
guidance will be issued to clarify the types of information needed for 
each individual exception request in order for the Agency to be able to 
make a risk/benefit decision.

Timetable:

Worker Protection Standard Exceptions Process  Scope and Clarification 
Document 11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3733.

Agency Contact: Michael Walsh, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7506C)
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962

RIN: 2070-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________

3389. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 165

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action develops procedures for mandatory and voluntary 
recall actions under section 19(b) of FIFRA and would establish 
criteria for acceptable storage and disposal plans which registrants 
may submit to this Agency to become eligible for reimbursement of 
storage costs. This action establishes procedures for indemnification 
of owners of suspended and cancelled pesticides for disposal.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/93                    58 FR 26856
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3432.

Agency Contact: David Stangel, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2225-A), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 202 569-4162

RIN: 2070-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________

3390. REGULATORY RELIEF FOR LOW-RISK PESTICIDES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136w(b)/FIFRA 25(b)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pesticides which are substances or mixtures intended to 
control or mitigate pests, are regulated under FIFRA and are required 
to be registered prior to sale or distribution in the United States. 
Some pesticides may also be widely used in foods or for other non-
pesticidal purposes. These pesticides are considered innocuous or are 
otherwise of a character that do not require registration. EPA proposes 
to exempt appropriate pesticides (to be cited in the proposal) from 
registration and develop criteria for future pesticides that may 
qualify for exemption from FIFRA requirements.

Timetable:

List of Other Pesticides and Criteria  NPRM 09/15/94 (59 FR 
47289)  Final Action 10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3320.

Agency Contact: Robert Brennis, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505C, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-7501

RIN: 2070-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3391. PESTICIDE TOLERANCES; PORTION OF FOOD COMMODITIES TO BE 
ANALYZED FOR PESTICIDE RESIDUES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 180

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/29/93                    58 FR 50888
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jean Frane
Phone: 703 305-5944

RIN: 2070-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________

3392. INTERPRETATION OF RAW AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 180.1; 40 CFR 180; 40 CFR 185

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jean Frane
Phone: 703 305-5944

RIN: 2070-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________

3393. ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION PROGRAM

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Notice                 07/03/89                    54 FR 27984
Final Notice                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Larry Turner
Phone: 703 305-5007

RIN: 2070-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________

3394. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL: STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE 
CONTAINERS AND CONTAINMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 165; 40 CFR 156

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (Container Design, Residue 
Removal, Bulk Containment)      02/11/94                     59 FR 6712
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Janice Jensen
Phone: 703 305-7706

RIN: 2070-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________

3395. CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING REGULATIONS (REVISION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 157

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind L. Gross
Phone: 703 308-8354

RIN: 2070-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________

3396.  PESTICIDE EXPORT POLICY

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136f/FIFRA 25; 7 USC 136o; 7 USC 136w

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 168; 40 CFR 169

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is considering revisions to its pesticide export policy. 
EPA believes that certain modifications are necessary because (1) EPA's 
current policy has resulted in too many export notices on pesticides of 
little or no concern to other governments; (2) the increasing numbers 
of export notices undermines the effectiveness of the international 
Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedures, an international information 
and exchange and chemical management program developed by the Food and 
Agriculture Organizations and the United National Environment Programme 
(UNEP); (3) the costs of implementing the existing program on the U.S. 
government, other governments, and industry, should be reduced. EPA is 
considering several revisions: (1) Exempting certain products, through 
a FIFRA section 25(b) rule, from the foreign purchaser acknowledgement 
statement requirement. (2) Requiring exporters of registered pesticides 
on the U.S. and international PIC lists to submit export notices. (3) 
Changing the content of the notices and the manner and frequency of 
transmission. EPA is also considering integration of its pesticide 
export program with other export notification schemes, i.e., its export 
requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the international 
Prior Informed Consent Procedures, and the export notification program 
of the European Union.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3736.

Agency Contact: Deborah J. Hartman, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW., 
7501C, Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7100
Fax: 703 305-6244
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD02
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
  
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3397. PESTICIDE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD; TRAINING PROVISIONS FOR 
WORKERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 170

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/03/95                    60 FR 21944

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Jeanne Heying
Phone: 703 305-7164

RIN: 2070-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________

3398. WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD: REVISION OF CROP ADVISOR 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 170

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/03/95                    60 FR 21948

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Donald Eckerman
Phone: 703 305-5062

RIN: 2070-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________

3399. PROCEDURES TO MAKE RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES AVAILABLE TO 
NONCERTIFIED PERSONS FOR USE BY CERTIFIED APPLICATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 171

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/20/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Bielarski
Phone: 703 305-7371

RIN: 2070-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________

3400. CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS (REVISION)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 171

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/20/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: John MacDonald
Phone: 703 305-7370

RIN: 2070-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________

3401. REVISION TO CROP GROUPING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 180

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/17/95                    60 FR 26626

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hoyt Jamerson
Phone: 703 308-8783

RIN: 2070-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  
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3402. TSCA CHEMICAL USE INVENTORY PROJECT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2607(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would require chemical manufacturers to report to 
EPA the industrial and consumer end uses of chemicals they produce. 
Currently, EPA requires chemical manufacturers to report the names of 
the chemicals they produce, as well as the locations of manufacturing 
facilities and the quantities produced. About 4,000 facilities reported 
data on about 8,000 unique chemicals during the last reporting cycle 
under the TSCA Inventory Update Rule (IUR). Data obtained would be used 
by EPA and others to: Better understand the potential for chemical 
exposures and then screen the chemicals now in commerce and identify 
those of highest concern; Establish priorities and goals for their 
chemical assessment, risk management and prevention programs and 
monitor their progress; Encourage pollution prevention by identifying 
potentially safer substitute chemicals for uses of potential concern; 
and Enhance the effectiveness of chemical risk communication efforts. 
EPA has held meetings with representatives of the chemical industry, 
environmental groups, environmental justice leaders, labor groups, 
State governments and other Federal agencies to insure public 
involvement in the (cont.) of the Chemical Use Inventory project.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3301.
of the Chemical Use Inventory project. EPA plans to hold additional 
meetings with stakeholders to further discuss technical issues 
associated with the development of a chemical use inventory.

Agency Contact: Ward Penberthy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-1664

RIN: 2070-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________

3403. FACILITY COVERAGE AMENDMENT; TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE 
REPORTING; COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 103 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AC71
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3404. DELETION OF ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE 
REPORTING; COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  40 USC 11013/EPCRA 313

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 372.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) itself does not meet the toxicity 
criteria for listing on the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). It is the 
strong acid process itself which is associated with an increased cancer 
incidence. The proposed action would remove IPA from the list of 
chemicals for which reporting is required under the Emergency Planning 
and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) section 313. Because IPA is not 
manufactured by the strong-acid process and thus there are no releases 
of IPA reportable under section 313, deletion of IPA from the list 
would eliminate erroneous IPA reports.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3388.

Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-1024

RIN: 2070-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________

3405. RESPONSES TO PETITIONS RECEIVED TO ADD TO OR DELETE CHEMICALS 
FROM THE LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO TOXIC RELEASE REPORTING UNDER 
EPCRA SECTION 313

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 11013/SARA (EPCRA) 313

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 372

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, 00/00/00.
Within 180 days of receipt of these petitions, the Agency must either 
initiate rulemaking or provide an explanation in the Federal Register 
for the denial.

Abstract: These actions grant or deny petitions received to add or 
delete chemicals from the list of toxic chemicals under Section 313 of 
the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, EPCRA. The 
actions cover individual chemicals or groups of chemicals for which 
petitions have been received.

Timetable:

Acetone (delete)  NPRM 09/30/94 (59 FR 49888)  Final 06/16/95 (60 FR 
31643)

Alloys--Chromium, Nickel, and Copper in Alloys (modify)  Response 06/
00/96

Ammonium Sulfate/Ammonia (delete/modify)  NPRM 03/30/90 (55 FR 
12144)  Final 06/30/95 (60 FR 34172)

Copper Pigments (delete)  NPRM 06/06/94 (59 FR 29252)  Final 04/11/95 
(60 FR 18361)

Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate (DEHA) (delete)  Response 08/01/95 (60 FR 
39132)

Diethylphthlate (delete)  Response 11/00/95

Ethylene Glycol (delete)  Response 11/00/95

Hydrochloric Acid (modify)  Response 11/00/95

Manganese in Slags (delete)  Response (denial) 08/25/95

Metallic Copper (modify)  Response 02/00/96

Monosodium and disodium arsenate (delete)  Response (denial) 04/20/95 
(60 FR 19702)

Phosphates and Phosphorous Acid  NPRM 06/00/96

Polymeric Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate  Response 02/00/96

Sulfuric Acid  NPRM 07/26/91 (56 FR 34156)  Final 06/30/95 (60 FR 
34182)

Zinc Oxide (delete)  Response 11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.
Note regarding the reinventing government effort: The following actions 
are not part of the reinventing government effort: Manganese in Slags 
(denial), Monosodium and Disodium Arsenate (denial), Zinc Oxide, 
Polymeric Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate, and Metallic Copper.

Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7408), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024

RIN: 2070-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________

3406. LEAD HAZARD STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2683

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 28, 1994.

Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 
requires EPA to promulgate regulations which identify lead-based paint 
hazards, lead-contaminated soil, and lead-contaminated dust. EPA is to 
identify the paint conditions and lead levels in dust and soil that 
would result in adverse human health effects. On July 14, 1994, EPA 
issued guidance on this topic to provide information while a proposal 
is being developed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3243.
Previously listed under RIN 2070-AC53.

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________

3407. DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE AS MANDATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 12873, 
SECTION 503 ON ``ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS''

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  EO 12873

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None
EO requests proposal by April 18, 1994.

Abstract: As mandated by Executive Order 12873, OPPTS is developing 
guidance to direct Federal agencies in their procurement of 
``Environmentally Preferable Products.''

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3480.

Agency Contact: Eun-Sook Goidel, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3296

RIN: 2070-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________

3408.  CFR REGULATORY REVIEW RELATED INITIATIVES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 104 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________

3409. PROPOSED DECISIONS ON TEST RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603/TSCA 4

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 799

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, 00/00/00.
NPRM must be published within one year of ITC designation.

Abstract: EPA is proposing to require testing, or will obtain testing 
through negotiated enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) or publish a 
notice which provides the reasons for not doing so. These chemicals 
have been designated for priority testing consideration by the ITC, 
recommended for testing consideration (for which the 12-month statutory 
requirement does not apply), or they have been identified for testing 
consideration by other EPA program offices and through EPA review 
processes.

Timetable:

IRIS II Chemicals (ITC List 28)  NPRM 06/00/96

OSHA Chemicals with Insuf. Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 32)  NPRM or 
ECA 03/00/96

OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 31)  NPRM or ECA 
03/00/96

OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 35)  NPRM or ECA 
03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3494.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________

3410. ATSDR SUBSTANCES TEST RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603/TSCA 4; 42 USC 9604(i)/CERCLA 104(i)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 795 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is using its authority under TSCA section 4 to require 
health effects testing on 11 chemical substances to fulfill data needs 
identified by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry 
(ATSDR), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and EPA pursuant to 
CERCLA section 104(i). ATSDR is charged with developing ``Toxicological 
Profiles'' for hazardous substances most commonly found at Superfund 
NPL sites and which pose a significant potential threat to health. This 
involves identifying data gaps and needs, and developing a testing 
program to meet identified needs. ATSDR's data needs were reviewed by 
NTP and EPA to avoid duplicative testing. Other Federal agencies were 
given an opportunity to indicate their interest in testing specific 
endpoints for chemicals on the list.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 2563.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________

3411. MULTI-CHEMICAL ENDPOINT(S) TEST RULE; DEVELOPMENTAL AND 
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY, AND NEUROTOXICITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603/TSCA 4

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 799.5050

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A multi-chemical endpoint test rule will require the testing 
of many chemicals for a specific effect or endpoint, e.g., 
neurotoxicity. This type of rule is an alternative to single chemical 
rules which require testing of one chemical for many effects. The 
multi-chemical endpoint rule approach will obtain a significant amount 
of testing while conserving on Agency resources. The multi-chemical 
rule for developmental and reproductive toxicity testing will require 
testing of twelve chemicals for developmental and/or reproductive 
effects; the multi-chemical rule for neurotoxicity testing will obtain 
base set neurotoxicity testing of certain production solvents. These 
rules may be amended in the future to require the same testing for 
other chemicals. Also, future multi-chemical rules will require testing 
of additional endpoints and chemicals. The testing requirements for 
each chemical in a multi-chemical rule will be listed in a single table 
by chemical under section 799.5050. This table will be amended with 
each publication of a new multi-chemical rule.

Timetable:

Multi-Chemical Rule for Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity  NPRM 
03/04/91 (56 FR 9092)  Reproposal 06/00/96

Multi-Chemical Rule for Neurotoxicity  Stay 06/27/94 (59 FR 33184)  ECA 
(for 7 Substances) 01/23/95 (60 FR 4515)  Final Revocation 01/23/95 (60 
FR 4514)

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 2865.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

3412. MULTICHEMICAL ENDPOINT TEST RULE; CHEMICAL FATE AND 
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603/TSCA 4

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 799.5055

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Multi-chemical endpoint test rules require the testing of 
many chemicals for a specific effect or endpoint, e.g., chemical fate 
and environmental effects (formerly identified in this Agenda as 
``persistent bioaccumulators'' ) . They are an alternative to single 
chemical rules which require testing of one chemical for many effects. 
A multi-chemical endpoint rule for chemical fate and environmental 
effects will include chemicals that EPA expects will persist and 
bioaccumulate in the environment. In the past, chemicals such as 
dioxins, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, and the polychlorinated 
biphenyls that persist (do not degrade), bioaccumulate (may enter the 
human food chain), and may be toxic have created widespread 
environmental concerns. EPA has evaluated chemicals on the Toxic Sub 
stances Control Act (TSCA) inventory for these characteristics and has 
identified chemicals for chemical fate and environmental effects 
testing for additional evaluation of their potential risks.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2865.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________

3413. HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS TEST RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603;/TSCA 4; 42 USC 7412, 7403;/CAA 112 & 103

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 789 to 795

Legal Deadline: None
Section 112 of the CAA indirectly imposes deadlines on this test rule, 
inasmuch as the test data is needed to carry out programs and 
activities that have statutory deadlines.

Abstract: A multi-chemical endpoint test rule will require the testing 
of many chemicals for a specific effect or endpoint. This type of rule 
is an alternative to single chemical rules which require testing of one 
chemical for many effects. The multi-chemical endpoint rule approach 
will obtain testing while conserving Agency resources. EPA is proposing 
health effects testing under TSCA section 4 in support of programs and 
activities required under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), 
governing Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Section 112 of the CAA 
directs EPA to determine the risk to health and the environment 
remaining after application of a technology-based standard to major and 
area sources. Section 112 also sets forth a mechanism for revising and 
modifying the statutory list of 189 HAPs under section 112(b), 
requirements for an accidental release control program, requirements 
for an urban air toxics program, a mechanism for ranking of hazards for 
offsets, and requirements for Great Waters studies. In order to 
implement these and other programs and requirements under section 112, 
EPA must identify the health and environmental effects of potential 
concern from exposure to HAPs, ascertain the minimum data needed to 
adequately characterize those health and environmental effects, and 
assess the risks posed by HAPs. In addition, under section 103(d), EPA 
is required to conduct a research program on the short- and long-term 
effects of air pollutants on human health.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3504.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________

3414. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON EXISTING CHEMICALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2604/TSCA 5; 15 USC 2607/TSCA 8

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA has established a program to monitor the commercial 
development of existing chemicals of concern and/or to gather 
information to support planned or ongoing risk assessments on such 
chemicals. As these chemicals are identified, EPA will initiate 
rulemakings under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) sections 5 
and/or 8 to require reporting of appropriate needed information by the 
manufacturers, importers and/or processors of these chemicals. 
Individual proposed or final rules will be published on at least the 
chemicals listed below.

Timetable:

Benzidene-based Chemical Substances  NPRM 08/30/95 (60 FR 45119)

Chloranil  NPRM 05/12/93 (58 FR 27980)  Final Action 06/00/96

Heavy Metal-Based Pigments in Aerosol Spray Paints  NPRM 06/00/96

2-Ethoxyethanol, 2-Methoxyethanol, & 2-methoxyethanol Acetate  NPRM 04/
00/96

2,4-Pentanedione  NPRM 09/27/89 (54 FR 39548)  Final Action 04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 1923.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., 401 M St. SW., 
Washington DC 20024
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________

3415. NEGOTIATED CONSENT ORDER AND TEST RULE PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603/TSCA 4

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 790

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the testing consent order and test 
rule development process to increase efficiency. The consent order 
process was adopted by the Agency in June 1986. Based on experience to 
date, the Agency needs to make changes in the process to reduce the 
resources required for consent order negotiation. This rule would 
propose appropriate procedural changes. Obsolete provisions will be 
eliminated for test rule development activities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/17/85                    50 FR 20652
Interim Final Rule              06/30/86                    51 FR 23706
Interim Final Rule (Technical 
Modification)                   09/01/89                    54 FR 36311
NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2245.
Includes SAN No. 2657.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________

3416. AMENDMENTS TO THE ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS IN SCHOOLS 
RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2605; 2607(c); 2647

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 763 subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend the Asbestos-Containing Materials 
in Schools Rule in order to provide clarifications regarding several 
definitions, air clearance monitoring techniques, and response actions. 
For the first time, this rulemaking will be chaired by an EPA Regional 
office.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3047.

Agency Contact: Brion Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________

3417. NOTICE OF TSCA SECTION 4 REIMBURSEMENT PERIOD AND TSCA 
SECTION 12(B) EXPORT NOTIFICATION PERIOD SUNSET DATES FOR TSCA SECTION 4 
SUBSTANCES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603 and 2611

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 790; 40 CFR 791; 40 CFR 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is developing a list of substances that are or have been 
subject to TSCA section 4 testing action regarding which required 
testing under rules or Enforceable Consent Orders have been completed. 
EPA will identify sunset, or termination dates that will identify:
(1) The end of section 4 reporting requirements (40 CFR 790)
(2) The end of the reimbursement period under which persons subject to 
test rules are subject to an obligation to reimburse test sponsors (40 
CFR 791)
(3) The end of the period during which export notification requirements 
under TSCA section 12(b) are triggered.
Additionally, the notice will solicit comment on the method used by EPA 
to calculate the sunset dates for multi-chemical test rules.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Solicitation                    11/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3559.

Agency Contact: Frank D. Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE.
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________

3418. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION: 
RENOVATION AND REMODELING

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-550, sec 402(c)(3)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1996.

Abstract: Under TSCA title IV, section 402(c)(2) EPA is currently 
conducting a study to determine whether the activities of individuals 
engaged in renovation and remodeling activities result in lead exposure 
levels that may affect the health of workers, building occupants or the 
environment is at risk, the Agency must proceed to develop regulations 
under Section 402(c)(3). These regulations would require that 
individuals engaged in renovation and remodeling activities acquire 
training and obtain certification. These training and certification 
requirements would be similar to those that the Agency is developing 
for individuals performing lead-based paint abatement under Section 
402(a) of TSCA, Title IV.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3557.

Agency Contact: Brion Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE.
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3419. CHEMICAL LIST EXPANSION; EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY 
RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT SECTION 313

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 11013; 42 USC 11023; 42 USC 11048; 42 USC 
11076/EPCRA 313

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 372

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The original Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list 
consisted of 320 chemicals and chemical categories. In an effort to 
provide the public with a broader picture of chemicals that will have 
to submit information for the Toxics Release Inventory in their 
communities, EPA is expanding the original TRI chemical list. On 
January 12, 1994 (59 FR 1788), EPA published a proposed rule to add 313 
chemicals and chemical categories to the TRI chemical list. Of the 313 
chemicals and chemical categories proposed, there are approximately 160 
pesticide active ingredients. The chemicals and chemical categories 
being proposed were selected from numerous other regulatory lists and 
meet the criteria for human health and environmental toxicity and in 
addition are extremely toxic to aquatic organisms, EPCRA section 
313(d)(2). In addition, the chemicals passed a production volume screen 
to ensure that reports would be received if the substance is added to 
the TRI chemical list. Part of this activity included the review of 17 
chemicals, previously described in RIN 2070-AC40, 16 of which are from 
a list of hazardous air pollutants subject to the requirements of the 
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and one of which was considered for 
addition due to its extreme aquatic toxicity. Of these 17 chemicals, 
nine were included in the proposed rule. Linked to this rule is a 
possible small-source exemption that will provide some measure of 
relief to the reporting community. This exemption will allow facilities 
releasing small amounts of listed chemicals to be exempt from full TRI 
reporting requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/94                     59 FR 1788
Final Rule                      11/30/94                    59 FR 61432
Final Action Deferred Chemicals 03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3007.

Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M ST SW (7408), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024

RIN: 2070-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________

3420. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE 
TRANSFER OF TARGET HOUSING (SECTION 1018); JOINT RULE WITH THE DEPT. OF 
HUD

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-550, sec 1018

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745; 24 CFR 35

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 28, 1994.

Abstract: This is a joint HUD/EPA regulation requiring the following 
before the sale or lease of pre-1978 housing: (1) disclosure of lead-
based paint hazards, (2) provisions of a lead paint information 
brochure to the prospective buyer or renter and for buyers, (3) the 
opportunity to conduct a lead risk assessment or inspection.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/02/94                    59 FR 54984
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3499.

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________

3421. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES RULES; TRAINING, ACCREDITATION, 
AND CERTIFICATION RULE AND MODEL STATE PLAN RULE

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-550, sec 402; PL 102-550, sec 404; Title IV of 
TSCA

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 28, 1994.

Abstract: The Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 
mandates EPA to promulgate regulations governing lead-based paint 
activities to ensure that individuals engaged in such activities are 
properly trained, that training programs are accredited, and that 
contractors engaged in such activities are certified. In addition, EPA 
must promulgate a Model State program which may be adopted by any State 
which seeks to administer and enforce a State Program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/02/94                    59 FR 45872
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3244.

Agency Contact: Brion Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________

3422. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AT RENOVATION OF 
TARGET HOUSING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-550, sec 406

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745; 24 CFR 35

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 28, 1994.

Abstract: Section 406 of the Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard 
Reduction Act of 1992 requires EPA to develop two products: (1) a lead 
hazard information pamphlet, to be developed in consultation with HUD 
and CDC; and (2) an EPA regulation requiring renovators to provide the 
information pamphlet to clients before beginning work.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/94                    59 FR 11108
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3242.

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________

3423. AMENDMENTS TO THE ASBESTOS WORKER PROTECTION RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2605; 15 USC 2607(c)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 763 subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend the Asbestos Abatement Projects, 
Worker Protection Rule (WPR), by incorporating certain revisions to the 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asbestos workplace 
standards issued since EPA's WPR was promulgated in 1987. The proposal 
would generally extend the coverage provided under the OSHA Asbestos 
Standard for Construction to State and local government employees who 
are not covered by OSHA or EPA-approved State plans. It would also 
extend coverage provided under OSHA's Asbestos Standard for general 
industry for brake and clutch repair to such employees, and would 
clarify that they include prisoners and students employed by the State 
and/or local government. EPA also proposes to delegate authority to 
grant or deny State exclusions under the WPR to EPA Regional 
Administrators and to add compliance and enforcement requirements for 
State exclusions. In addition, EPA is proposing to amend the Asbestos-
Containing Materials in Schools Rule by relocating certain worker 
protection provisions in the WPR. EPA plans to further update this rule 
to make it consistent with the most recent OSHA rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/94                    59 FR 54746
Final Action                    06/00/96
NPRM (2)                        12/00/96
Final Action (2)                12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2249.

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________

3424. TSCA REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED PAINT 
ABATEMENT WASTE

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2601 to 2671; 42 USC 6901 to 6992

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, waste derived from lead-based paint (LBP) 
abatements is managed under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 
(RCRA) hazardous waste regulations. Other Federal agencies (Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Human Health Services) 
and several states and advocacy groups have expressed concern that the 
costs associated with the disposal of large volume architectural 
components (e.g., doors and windows) may interfere with abatement 
activities. EPA's Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 
and the Office of Solid Waste have initiated a joint rulemaking to 
address the disposal of these architectural components. This rulemaking 
would develop disposal standards for these components under the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title IV, (the definition of abatement 
under TSCA Title IV, section 401(1)(B), includes disposal). The TSCA 
regulations would establish appropriate disposal standards for LBP 
architectural components and identify recycling and incineration 
activities that would be controlled or prohibited.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3508.

Agency Contact: Brion Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC 20024
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________

3425.  SELECTED RULEMAKINGS FOR ABATING LEAD HAZARDS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 121 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________

3426. FINAL DECISIONS ON TEST RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603/TSCA 4

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is requiring testing via rules, or will obtain testing 
through enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) or publish a notice which 
provides the reasons for not doing so for chemicals listed herein. 
These chemicals have been designated for priority testing consideration 
by the ITC or recommended for testing consideration (for which the 12-
month statutory requirement does not apply). The list also includes 
chemicals or categories of chemicals which have been identified for 
testing consideration by other EPA offices and through EPA review 
processes.

Timetable:

Alkyl (C 12-C 14) Glycidyl Ethers  ECA 12/00/95

Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2)  ANPRM 12/29/83 (48 FR 57452)  NPRM 01/17/
92 (57 FR 2138)  Final Action (ECA) 03/00/96

Brominated Flame Retardants  NPRM 06/25/91 (56 FR 29140)  Final Action 
(ECA) 06/00/96

DiBbasic Esters (CPSC)  Final Action (ECA) 06/00/96

Hexamethylene Diiosyanate (ITC List 22)  NPRM 05/17/89 (54 FR 
21240)  Final Action 06/00/96

IRIS I Chemicals (ITC List 27)  Final Action 06/00/96

Mesityl Oxide  Withdrawal of Test Rule 03/00/96

Silicon-Based Glycidyl Ethers  FINAL Action (ECA) 06/00/96

TAME (OAR Request)  Final Action (ECA) 03/21/95 (60 FR 14910)

White Phosphorus (ITC List 34)  Final Action (ECA) 06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________

3427. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON NON-5(E) NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2604/TSCA 5; 15 USC 2607/TSCA 8

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA has instituted a program to regulate the commercial 
development of new chemicals that have completed premanufacture notice 
(PMN) review, where activities described in the PMN did not present an 
unreasonable risk but uncontrolled manufacture, import, processing, 
distribution, use, or disposal outside the activities described in the 
PMN may present an unreasonable risk. EPA will issue Significant New 
Use Rules (SNURs) requiring 90-day notification to EPA from any 
manufacturer, importer, or processor who would engage in activities 
that are designated as significant new uses. Under the Expedited 
Follow-up Rule (EFUR) which became effective on October 12, 1989, EPA 
will identify such new chemicals and publish them in a batch SNUR 3-4 
times per year. Chemicals that were subject to a proposed SNUR before 
the effective date of the EFUR or do not qualify under the EFUR, may be 
regulated individually by notice and comment rulemaking and are listed 
below.

Timetable:

Alkyl, Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Salt (84-1056)  NPRM 06/11/86 (51 FR 
21199)  Final Action 12/00/95

Aluminum Cross-linked Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose  NPRM 06/11/93 (58 
FR 32628)  Final Action 12/00/95

Diphenyl-2,4,6-Trimethylbenzol Phosphine Oxide (87-586)  NPRM 02/02/88 
(53 FR 2857)  Final Action 12/00/95

1-Decanimine-N-Decyl-N-Methyl-N-Oxide (86-566)  NPRM 12/08/87 (52 FR 
46496)  Final Action 12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 1976.

Agency Contact: James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., 401 M St SW., 
Washington DC 20024
Phone: 202 260-1857

RIN: 2070-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________

3428. CHEMICAL-SPECIFIC SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES (SNURS) TO EXTEND 
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5(E) ORDERS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2604/TSCA 5

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: When the Agency determines that uncontrolled manufacture, 
import, processing, distribution, use or disposal of a premanufacture 
notification notice (PMN) substance may present an unreasonable risk, 
it may issue a section 5(e) consent order to limit these activities. 
However, such orders apply only to the PMN submitter. Once the new 
substance is entered on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 
chemical inventory, others can manufacture, import or process the 
substance without controls. Therefore, EPA extends the controls to 
apply to others by designating manufacture, import or processing of the 
substances for uses without the specified controls as significant new 
uses. Under the Expedited Follow-Up Rule, which became effective on 
October 10, 1989 (54 FR 31314), EPA routinely publishes batch SNURs 
containing routine section 5(e) and non-5(e) SNURs. However, certain 
activities, such as modifications, withdrawals, revocations, and SNURs 
upon which comments are received in the direct final publication 
process, are subject to notice and comment rulemaking and are listed 
below.

Timetable:

Aromatic Amino Ether (P90-1840)  NPRM 06/06/94 (59 FR 29255)  Final 
Action 12/00/95

Batch SNUR: 84-660/-704, 84-105/-106 & -107, 85-433  NPRM 05/27/93 (58 
FR 30744)  Final Action 12/00/95

Polyalkylene Polyamine  NPRM 12/19/94 (59 FR 65248)  Final Action 12/
00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3495.

Agency Contact: James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857

RIN: 2070-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________

3429. GENERIC SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR) FOR ACRYLATE 
COMPOUNDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2694/TSCA 5

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The generic acrylate significant new use rule may require any 
person who proposes to manufacture, import, or process an acrylate/
methacrylate subject to the category definition contained within the 
proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days in advance of the 
initiation of manufacture or processing for a significant new use. The 
significant new use rule will apply to a subset of acrylates added to 
the inventory after the effective date of the rule. It will no longer 
be necessary to issue routine 5(e) orders or chemical specific SNURs 
for those acrylates covered by the rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/93                    58 FR 61649
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2247.

Agency Contact: James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St. SW (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857

RIN: 2070-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________

3430. RULEMAKING CONCERNING CERTAIN MICROBIAL PRODUCTS 
(``BIOTECHNOLOGY'') UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2604/TSCA 5

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 700; 40 CFR 720; 40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing a regulation under the Toxic Substances 
Control Act (TSCA) for the oversight of certain microbial products of 
biotechnology. The proposed rule would be issued under the authority of 
Section 5 of TSCA, which generally requires that new chemical 
substances must be reviewed by EPA before they are introduced into 
commerce.
The proposed rule will contain mechanisms for exemption as well as 
actual proposed exemptions, guidance on how the TSCA Inventory will be 
used, and EPA's approach to Research and Development with biotechnology 
microorganisms.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/01/94                    59 FR 45526
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2326.
(PMN for Certain Biotech Products)

Agency Contact: Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW 
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3725

RIN: 2070-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________

3431. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS): APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTIONS 
FROM THE BAN ON MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2605TSCA 6(e)(3)(B)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 6(e)(3)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 
provides that the Administrator may grant, by rule, exemptions from the 
prohibitions on the manufacturing, processing, and distribution in 
commerce of PCBs upon finding: 1) that granting the exemption will not 
pose an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment; and 
2) that good faith efforts have been made to develop a PCB substitute 
which does not pose an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the 
environment.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62875
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2150.

Agency Contact: Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW; (7404), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933

RIN: 2070-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________

3432. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2605(e)(1)(A)/TSCA 6(e)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 761, subparts C, D, E, G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The ANPRM solicited comments on alternate disposal methods 
for non-liquid PCBs and invites public input on modifications to the 
PCB disposal regulations. In February 1990, several parties petitioned 
EPA under Section 21 of TSCA to amend the regulations at 40 CFR 761, 
which govern the disposal of PCBs, and issue an interpretive rule or 
declaratory order construing the existing PCB disposal regulations. In 
responding to the petition, EPA agreed to initiate a regulatory 
investigation to determine whether or not to amend the disposal 
regulations. After analyzing the comments received in response to the 
ANPRM, a proposed rule was drafted to address alternative disposal 
methods for newly identified scenarios such as large volume solids; 
mixed wastes such as PCB/radioactive wastes; and other issues, such as 
disposal of household wastes, small capacitors, and used paints. This 
notice solicited comments on a modification to the disposal regulations 
which would allow for the recognition of PCB waste management 
activities under other Federal or State authorities. After analyzing 
comments received in response to the NPRM, a final rule will be drafted 
promulgating more than 50 changes, additions and deletions to the 
current regulations. Finally, this rule incorporates a reproposal of 
the April 6, 1990 proposed rule (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/10/91                    56 FR 26738
NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62788
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2878.
ABSTRACT CONT: (55 FR 12866), which intended to clarify questions on 
whether the analysis of PCBs is to be conducted ``on a dry weight 
basis.''

Agency Contact: Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933

RIN: 2070-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________

3433. USE OF ACRYLAMIDE FOR GROUTING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2605/TSCA 6

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 764

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 2, 1991, EPA proposed a regulation of acrylamide 
and NMA grouts based on the unreasonable risk associated with their 
usage. EPA's rule would prohibit the manufacture, distribution in 
commerce, and use of acrylamide grout.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/91                    56 FR 49863
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2779.

Agency Contact: Robert C. McNally, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW 
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3945

RIN: 2070-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________

3434. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) TRANSFORMER RECLASSIFICATION 
RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2605/TSCA 6(e)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would relax the regulatory requirements for 
reclassifying PCB transformers to a lower regulatory status by 
modifying the current reclassification requirements of 50 degree 
centigrade temperature and 90-day testing. Results of a preliminary 
analysis indicate that many transformers never reach the required 
temperature, but still reduce PCB concentrations and that safety risks 
to employees and to the general public occur in mandating the continued 
adherence to the current regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/93                    58 FR 60970
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3021.

Agency Contact: Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW (7404), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933

RIN: 2070-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________

3435.  POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL AMENDMENTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 122 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________

3436. SECTION 8(A) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2607a/TSCA 8(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 712

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These rules add chemicals to the list of chemicals and 
designated mixtures subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances 
Control Act Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (40 
CFR part 712). These chemicals have been identified by the Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, other EPA offices, and other federal 
agencies, as well as recommended for testing consideration by the 
Interagency Testing Committee. Manufacturers and importers are required 
to submit exposure-related data (EPA Form No. 7710-35) on the 
chemicals. These data will be used to monitor the levels of production, 
import and/or processing of these substances and the avenues of human 
and environmental exposure to these substances. These data will also 
support risk assessment and test rule decisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 35th ITC List      07/05/95                    60 FR 34879
Final Action 37th ITC List      12/00/95
Final Action 38th ITC List      06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2178.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW; (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________

3437. SECTION 8(D) HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA REPORTING RULES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2607(d)/TSCA 8(d)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 716

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These rules require manufacturers, importers and processors 
to submit unpublished health and safety data on chemicals added to the 
requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(d) Health 
and Safety Data Reporting Rule. These chemicals have been identified by 
the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, other EPA offices, and 
other Federal agencies, as well as recommended for testing 
consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 35th ITC List      07/05/95                    60 FR 34879
Final Action 37th ITC List      12/00/95
Final Action 38th ITC List      06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 1139.

Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 401 M St. SW; (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________

3438. TSCA SECTION 8(E); NOTICE OF CLARIFICATION AND SOLICITATION 
OF PUBLIC COMMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2607(e)/TSCA 8(e)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The TSCA section 8(e) ``Notice of Clarification and 
Solicitation of Public Comment'' would amend certain aspects of the 
1978 TSCA section 8(e) Statement of Interpretation and Enforcement 
Policy (1978 Policy Statement). The 1978 Policy Statement describes the 
types of information that EPA considers reportable under section 8(e), 
the ``substantial risk'' reporting provision of TSCA, and describes the 
procedures for reporting such information to EPA. This clarification 
effort derives from a review of the existing section 8(e) guidance done 
in the context of questions raised by companies considering 
participating in the Section 8(e) Compliance Audit Program (CAP). As a 
result of this review, EPA determined that parts of the 1978 Policy 
Statement concerning the reportability of information on ``widespread 
and previously unsuspected distribution in environmental media'' and 
``emergency incidents of environmental contamination'' needed some 
refinement. The subject Federal Register action solicited comment on 
refined reporting guidance concerning widespread and previously 
unsuspected distribution in environmental media and provides additional 
circumstances where information is not reportable because it is 
considered known to the Administrator; refined reporting guidance on 
emergency incidents of environmental contamination will be developed as 
appropriate, by the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. 
Finally, the notice solicited comments on changes to the section 8(e) 
reporting deadline, and reaffirmed the standards for claims of 
confidentiality for information contained in a notice of substantial 
risk under section 8(e).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/93                    58 FR 37735
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3118.
Note: This action will not revise CFR text because it it not included 
in the CFR. It will, however, streamline requirements.

Agency Contact: Richard Hefter, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-3470

RIN: 2070-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3439. MANDATORY POLLUTION PREVENTION REPORTING FOR TOXIC RELEASE 
INVENTORY (TRI)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 372

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/91                    56 FR 48475
Supplementary NPRM              10/00/96
Finalization of Form R          00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen
Phone: 202 260-1024

RIN: 2070-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________

3440. EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________

3441. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL 
ACT (TSCA) TO REDUCE LEAD (PB) CONSUMPTION AND USE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 750; 40 CFR 745

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/13/91                    56 FR 22096
Fishing Sinkers  NPRM 03/09/94 (59 FR 11122)  Final Action 12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________

3442. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION OF FORMALDEHYDE

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 765

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/23/84                    49 FR 21870
NPRM                            00/00/00
Termination for Apparel Workers  Section 9(d) Notice 03/19/84 (49 FR 
21870)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Kover
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________

3443. PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR TERMINATION OF POLYCHLORINATED 
BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL PERMITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 761

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/02/90                    55 FR 46470
Final Action                    12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tony Baney
Phone: 202 260-3933

RIN: 2070-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________

3444. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION OF DIOXIN IN PULP AND PAPER MILL 
SLUDGE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 744

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/91                    56 FR 21802
Response letter to EDF & NWF    12/14/92
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert McNally
Phone: 202 260-3945

RIN: 2070-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________

3445. REVISED ASBESTOS MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 763, app C to subpart E

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/92                    57 FR 20438
Interim Final Rule              02/03/94                     59 FR 5236
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brion Cook
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________

3446. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES ON NATIONAL PROGRAM CHEMICALS; 
ASBESTOS, LEAD, AND REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721

Timetable:

Asbestos  NPRM 12/00/96

Lead  ANPRM 09/28/94 (59 FR 49484)  NPRM 12/00/96

Refractory Ceramic Fiber  NPRM 03/21/94 (59 FR 13294)  Final Action 12/
00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3447. PREMANUFACTURE NOTIFICATION (PMN) RULE AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 720 to 723

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/95                    60 FR 16298

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Cushmac
Phone: 202 260-4443

RIN: 2070-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                     Prerule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3448. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS REGULATION--REVISION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1313/CWA 303(c)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Water quality standards set by States and Indian Tribes 
establish the water quality goals for surface waters of the US. They 
are the foundation for protecting public health and welfare and the 
ecological integrity of the nation's waters. Water quality standards 
regulations govern the development, review, and revision of water 
quality standards under section 303 of the Clean Water Act by States 
and Indian Tribes and the review and approval of those standards by 
EPA. The regulations are being revised to reflect the experience gained 
in the program by EPA, States and Tribes. All major components of the 
Water Quality Standards Program will be reviewed for potential 
regulatory and implementation improvements to provide increased State/
Tribal flexibility and further strengthen the Standards Program as a 
key element of watershed based programs. This includes the process for 
establishing and revising use classifications; establishing and 
revising numeric and narrative criteria, including chemical specific 
criteria, nutrient criteria, wildlife criteria, and biological 
criteria; expansion and clarification of the antidegradation policy; 
more explicit requirements for optional policies such as mixing zones 
and variances.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/96
NPRM                            03/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3662.

Agency Contact: Rob Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4305), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9536

RIN: 2040-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________

3449. STREAMLINING REVISIONS TO THE WATER QUALITY PLANNING AND 
MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 100 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2040-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3450. AMENDMENTS TO ROUND I FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE AND DISPOSAL 
RULE - PHASE I (INCLUDES CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORING AND OTHER 
INCINERATOR REQUIREMENTS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251; 33 USC 1345

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 503

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is amending the Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use and 
Disposal Regulations in two phases (i.e., Phase One and Phase Two). 
Phase I will respond to minor comments received on the Final Sewage 
Sludge Use and Disposal Round I Rule (Part 503), correct some 
publication errors, and include some technical amendments. This action 
will modify the existing regulations to make the portion governing 
sewage sludge incinerators self implementing and allow the regulated 
community of less than 200 incinerators flexibility in selecting among 
appropriate requirements. The proposed changes should not have any 
adverse impact on State,local, or tribal government or small businesses 
since no additional requirements are being imposed. Phase Two will 
address litigation issues and will be proposed later.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/95                    60 FR 54771
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3497 and SAN No. 3442 (RIN 2040-AC46)

Agency Contact: Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1639

RIN: 2040-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________

3451. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY TOXIC 
POLLUTANTS AND TOXICITY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1313

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Several municipal entities and one industry in California 
sued the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in 
State court over whether the SWRCB's water quality control plans for 
inland surface waters and enclosed bays and estuaries were adopted in 
compliance with authorizing State law. The court issued its final 
decision in March, 1994; the Court agreed with the plaintiffs and found 
that the plans could not remain in effect. The SWRCB has been ordered 
to rescind its plans. In the absence of approved State criteria, the 
Clean Water Act requires EPA to promulgate water quality criteria for 
priority toxic pollutants. EPA Region IX will promulgate water quality 
criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3504.

Agency Contact: Diane Frankel, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
EPA - Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 95105
Phone: 415 744-2004

RIN: 2040-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________

3452. LEATHER TANNING AND FINISHING EFFLUENT GUIDELINES - 
PRETREATMENT STANDARDS FOR EXISTING AND NEW SOURCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 425

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is in response to an industry trade association 
petition for rulemaking. This is a minor technical amendment of 
previously promulgated pretreatment standards for existing sources 
(PSES) and for new sources (PSNS) to allow local POTWs to change (or 
delete) the upper pH limitation for plants in three subcategories.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3581.

Agency Contact: Donald F. Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7189

RIN: 2040-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________

3453. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY WEST COAST 
TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1316

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 40 CFR part 136, by adding new West 
Coast test procedures for the analysis of pollutants under section 
304(h) of the Clean Water Act. This list of approved biological test 
methods would be amended by adding methods for measuring chronic 
toxicity in estuarine and marine species exposed to pollutants in 
effluents and receiving waters. State, local and tribal governments and 
small businesses on the West Coast are already using variations of 
these methods in NPDES permits. This rule will not have a significant 
impact on State, local or Tribal governments or small businesses on the 
West Coast.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3618.

Agency Contact: Debra Denton, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
75 Hawthorne Street (W-5-1), San Francisco, CA 94105-3901
Phone: 415 744-1919

RIN: 2040-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________

3454. AMENDMENTS TO ROUND I FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE AND DISPOSAL 
RULE - PHASE II

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 101

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 503

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is amending the Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use and 
Disposal Regulations in two phases (i.e., Phase One and Phase Two). 
Phase Two will address issues raised during litigation on specific 
requirements in the final rule (part 503) and modify technical and 
implementation requirements. Some of the issues that may be addressed 
in this action include: pollutant limits for molybdenum and chromium, 
total hydrocarbon (THC) operational requirements for sewage sludge 
incinerators, and the ratio of hexavalent chromium to total chromium 
for incineration. The proposed changes will impact Federal, State, 
local and tribal governments as well as small businesses. EPA expects 
that these changes will increase flexibility and thus reduce the 
regulatory burden.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3497.

Agency Contact: Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1639

RIN: 2040-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________

3455.  STREAMLINING NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE 
ELIMINATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING GENERAL PRETREATMENT 
REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 105 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2040-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________

3456.  NPDES STREAMLINING RULE--ROUND II

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 
1312/CWA 302; 33 USC 1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1318/CWA 308; 33 USC 1342/CWA 
402; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On February 21, 1995, President Clinton issued a directive 
requesting that Federal agencies review their regulatory programs to 
eliminate any obsolete, ineffective, or unduly burdensome regulations. 
In response to that directive, the Office of Wastewater Management 
plans to issue a comprehensive rulemaking package revising certain 
NPDES requirements in parts 122, 123 and 124 to eliminate redundant 
regulations, provide clarification, and remove or streamline 
unnecessary procedures which do not provide any environmental benefits. 
Some of these revisions include: 1) consolidating regulatory 
definitions; 2) removal of Part 124 Subpart F non-adversary panel 
hearings; 3) possible removal of storm water group application 
requirements; 4) streamlining permit termination procedures; and 5) 
possibly revising Part 124 evidentiary hearing procedures.
This rulemaking is expected to affect entities who operate the NPDES 
program or who are regulated by it. This includes small businesses and 
State and local governments. Most of these effects are expected to be 
deregulatory or streamlining in nature.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3762.

Agency Contact: Thomas Charlton, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4203)
Phone: 202 260-6960
Fax: 202 260-1460

RIN: 2040-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________

3457.  NPDES STREAMLINING RULE (PHASE III)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 101; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On February 21, 1995, President Clinton issued a directive 
requesting that Federal agencies review their regulatory programs to 
eliminate any obsolete, ineffective, or unduly burdensome regulations. 
In response to that directive, the Office of Wastewater Management 
plans to issue several rulemaking packages to revise NPDES requirements 
in parts 122, 123 and 124 to eliminate redundant regulations, provide 
clarification, and remove or streamline unnecessary procedures. 
Revisions under consideration include adding additional permit 
modifications that can be considered minor modifications at 122.63, and 
changes to requirements concerning EPA's review of State permits. Other 
revisions may be considered as work on this rule progresses. This 
rulemaking is expected to affect entities who implement the NPDES 
program or who are regulated by it. This includes small businesses and 
State and local governments. Most of these effects are expected to be 
deregulatory or streamlining in nature.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3768.

Agency Contact: Thomas Charlton, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6960
Fax: 202 260-1460

RIN: 2040-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________

3458.  NPDES STREAMLINING RULE--ROUND III

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1312/CWA 302; 33 USC 
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1318/CWA 308; 33 USC 1342/CWA 
402; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On February 21, 1995, President Clinton issued a directive 
requesting that Federal agencies review their regulatory programs to 
eliminate any obsolete, ineffective, or unduly burdensome regulations. 
In response to that directive, EPA plans to issue several rulemaking 
packages to revise NPDES requirements in parts 122, 123, and 124 to 
eliminate redundant regulations, provide clarification, and remove or 
streamline unnecessary procedures. Revisions under consideration in 
this rule include adding additional permit modifications that can be 
considered minor modifications at 122.63, and changes to requirements 
concerning EPA's review of State permits. Other revisions may be 
considered as work on this rule progresses. This rulemaking is expected 
to affect entities which implement the NPDES program or are regulated 
by it. This includes small businesses and State and local governments. 
Most of these effects are expected to be deregulatory or streamlining 
in nature.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3786.

Agency Contact: Thomas Charlton, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6960
Fax: 202 260-1460

RIN: 2040-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________

3459. STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING 
APPROVED PUBLICLY-OWNED TREATMENT WORKS PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1314/CWA 304

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the current regulations, many changes to approved 
publicly owned treatment works (POTW) pretreatment program are not 
effective until formally approved by EPA or the State. The formal 
approval procedures require two public notices of program changes. The 
entire approved POTW pretreatment program is also made a part of the 
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit of the 
POTW that administers the pretreatment program. This means that the 
POTW's NPDES permit must be modified when the pretreatment program is 
revised. There are State and EPA backlogs of pretreatment program 
changes for approval. The double notice procedure is expense and 
normally elicits little public comment.
Under the new regulations, the POTW's NPDES permit will include only 
certain significant elements of the approved POTW pretreatment program. 
EPA or the State will need to approve changes to the POTW pretreatment 
program only where the program is made less restrictive or when EPA or 
the State requests approval. In many cases, only a single public notice 
of a change to the POTW pretreatment program will be required.
The new regulations will reduce the administrative burden and cost 
associated with approving and maintaining approved pretreatment 
programs without affecting environmental protection. Impacts on State, 
local and tribal governments and small businesses are expected to be 
positive. The rule is deregulatory.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3625.

Agency Contact: Jeff Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5586

RIN: 2040-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

3460.  AMENDMENT TO EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR 
ORE MINING AND DRESSING POINT SOURCE CATEGORY, NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE 
STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1316/CWA 306

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 440

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the applicability of best 
practicable control technology (BPT), best available technology 
economically achievable (BAT), and new source performance standards 
(NSPS) for Subpart J-Copper, Lead, Zinc, Gold, Silver, and Molybdenum 
Ores Subcategory of the Ore Mining and Dressing Point Source 
Category,40 CFR Part 440 with respect to the site of the A-J Gold Mine 
Project located near Juneau, Alaska.
This proposal excludes dewatered tailings from coverage for the frothe-
flotation process alone, or in conjunction with other processes (40 CFR 
440.100(2)). Process wastewaters separated from the dewatered tailings 
and mine drainage wastewater would continue to be covered by the 
Subpart. This proposed revision of the applicability is being done by 
revising the definition of process wastewater to exclude dewatered 
tailing at the A-J Project site which exhibits certain extreme 
topographical and climatic conditions not considered in the previous 
rulemaking. The conditions which exist at this project location limit 
the diversion of natural stream-flow and runoff around the tailings 
impoundment. The tailings impoundment is a significant part of the 
technology basis considered in the above rule to contain the process 
wastewater from the mine and mill process. Because of the topography in 
the A-J Project location, a dam to contain the tailings and treat the 
various wastewater sources must be constructed across the entire valley 
floor which results in the inability to divert natural stream-flow and 
runoff without causing potentially unacceptable non-water quality 
environmental impacts not considered in the previous rulemaking. In 
addition, because of the inability to divert stream-flow, the entire 
receiving water body must be contained within the impoundment and any 
discharge must also meet water quality standards without any mixing 
zone. This notice of proposed rulemaking also solicits information and 
data on whether there are any other potential sites with these 
conditions and what criteria could be used to identify sites for which 
the revised definition would be applicable.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3722.

Agency Contact: Ronald G. Kirby, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7168

RIN: 2040-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________

3461. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING OIL AND GREASE TEST PROCEDURES FOR 
THE ANALYSIS OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1316/CWA 304(h)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation amends the Guidelines establishing 
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants under section 304(h) of 
the Clean Water Act to replace existing gravimetric test procedures for 
the conventional pollutants, Oil and Grease (40 CFR 401.16) with EPA 
Method 1664 in order to assist in the Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) phaseout 
requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Method 1664 uses 
normal hexane (n-hexane) as the extraction solvent in place of 1,1,2-
trichloro-1,2, 2-tribluoroethane (CFC-113; Freon-113), which is used in 
current 40 CFR 136 approved methods for the determination of oil and 
grease. Presently approved methods are EPA Method 413.1 in ``Methods 
for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes'' (EPA-600/4-79-020) and 
Method 5520B in ``Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and 
Wastewater, 18th edition.'' This proposal would withdraw approval of 
Methods 413.1 and 5520B because these methods allow the use of CFC-113. 
Method 1664 is also being proposed for the determination of total 
petroleum hydrocarbons.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3617.

Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134

RIN: 2040-AC63
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3462. CLARIFICATION OF THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATES 
WANTING TO DESIGNATE DRINKING WATER INTAKE ZONES, THEREBY PROHIBITING THE 
DISCHARGE OF VESSEL SEWAGE WITHIN THOSE ZONES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1322/CWA 312

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 312 of the Clean Water Act entitled ``Marine 
Sanitation Devices'' was established in the Federal Water Pollution 
Control Act of 1972 to regulate discharges of vessel sewage. EPA is 
developing a technical amendment to clarify the regulations 
implementing section 312. This proposed regulatory amendment to 40 CFR 
Part 140.4(b) would clarify the information required in a State 
application requesting EPA to designate State-specified surface water 
as a drinking water intake zone, thereby making it unlawful for vessels 
to discharge sewage within that zone. This amendment would provide 
guidance to EPA Regions and States on the specific information 
necessary for the designation of a drinking water intake zone.
This amendment will have no impact on small businesses and would only 
affect those State's choosing to request designation of no discharge 
zones. The amendment will not impact local and tribal governments. (The 
Clean Water Act section 518 does not include Tribes under ``Treatment 
as States'' in regards to section 312 of the Clean Water Act). State 
and local governments and public water supply systems should benefit 
from improved water quality near their drinking water intakes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3666.

Agency Contact: Deb Lebow, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6419

RIN: 2040-AC61
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3463. NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS AND REGULATORY 
REVISIONS FOR MUNICIPAL DISCHARGES AND SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR DISPOSAL

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1342/CWA 402; 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1318/CWA 308; 33 USC 1345/CWA 405; 33 USC 1361/CWA 
501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122.21(j)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to revise and consolidate 
existing application forms and requirements for Publicly Owned 
Treatment Works (POTWs) and other Treatment Works Treating Domestic 
Sewage (TWTDS), and to streamline the application process for these 
facilities. The Agency seeks to establish a unified process that 
minimizes the need for additional information from applicants while 
providing permit writers the necessary information, including toxics 
data, to ensure that permits adequately address concerns of permittees 
and environmental protection. The Agency seeks to allow the use of 
existing data and to avoid unnecessary reporting. The Agency is also 
considering how to utilize electronic data submission. Although these 
forms will increase the burden on permittees not already required to 
provide these data, many permittees are already required to submit 
these data. The Agency is minimizing the need for information from 
small entities, including tribal facilities. The burden on States would 
be minimized and even reduced because of improvements to the 
application forms.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2501.

Agency Contact: George Utting, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9530

RIN: 2040-AB39
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3464. REVISION OF NPDES INDUSTRIAL PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
AND FORM 2C - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE INFORMATION

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1342/CWA 402

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122.21(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: All existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and 
silvicultural operations will be required to submit this revised 
application in order to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge 
Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The existing industrial application 
form has not been revised since 1984 and must be updated to reflect 
statutory and regulatory changes in the NPDES program, advances in 
scientific methods and an increased emphasis on toxic control. The 
purpose of this action is to revise and consolidate existing 
application forms and requirements for industries, and to streamline 
the permit application process for these facilities. The Agency seeks 
to establish a unified process that minimizes the need for additional 
information from applicants while providing permit writers the 
necessary information, including toxics data, to ensure that permits 
adequately address concerns of permittees and environmental protection. 
The Agency seeks to allow the use of existing data and to avoid 
unnecessary reporting. The Agency is also considering how to utilize 
electronic data submission. Although these forms will increase the 
burden on permittees not already required to provide these data, many 
other permittees are already required to submit data. The Agency is 
minimizing the need for information from small entities, including 
tribal facilities. The burden on States would be minimized and even 
reduced because of improvements to the application forms.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3234.

Agency Contact: Brian Bell, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6057

RIN: 2040-AC26
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3465. STORM WATER PERMIT APPLICATION REGULATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL 
SEPARATE STORM SEWERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1342/CWA 402(p)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122.26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation revision will modify the municipal separate 
stormsewer system NPDES permit application requirements originally 
established under 40 CFR 122.26 in 1990. This revision will, at a 
minimum, streamline the storm water sampling requirements and illicit 
connection screening requirements for all regulated municipalities in 
the NPDES storm water permitting program. In addition, this regulation 
revision will clarify permit application requirements during re-
application for permits by previously permitted municipalities. This 
action is de-regulatory in nature and should have a positive impact on 
local governments. Local governments will be required to submit less 
information and will undergo less burden in applying for a storm water 
discharge permit.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3664.

Agency Contact: Bill Swietlik, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9529

RIN: 2040-AC59
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3466. CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 404 PROGRAM DEFINITION OF THE WATERS 
OF THE UNITED STATES--ISOLATED WATERS AND ARTIFICIAL WATERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1344/CWA 404

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This joint action by EPA and Department of Army (Army) would 
clarify two aspects of the regulatory definition of ``waters of the 
United States'' under the Clean Water Act (CWA). First, EPA and Army 
are proposing to clarify CWA jurisdiction over isolated waters and 
wetlands by adding to the regulatory definition four examples of 
isolated waters and wetlands, the ``use, degradation, or destruction of 
which would or could affect interstate commerce.'' Second, the agencies 
are proposing to clarify that five specific categories of artificial 
waters created out of dry land are generally not considered to be 
waters of the United States and, therefore, not subject to permit 
requirements. This action is consistent with existing agency guidance 
interpreting the regulatory definition of ``waters of the United 
States'' and, therefore, will not change the agencies' interpretation 
of the definition as it is currently applied to CWA regulatory 
programs. The purpose of this action is merely to incorporate this 
existing guidance within EPA's and Army's regulatory definitions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2804.

Agency Contact: Hazel Groman, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4502F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8798

RIN: 2040-AB74
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3467. REVISIONS TO OCEAN DUMPING REGULATIONS FOR DREDGED MATERIAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1401 et seq/MPRSA 2 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 225; 40 CFR 227; 40 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the regulations applicable to 
the ocean dumping of dredged material. Issuance of these regulations is 
necessary to respond to the decision in National Wildlife Federation 
vs. Costle, 629 F. 2d. 118 (DC Circuit 1980) and to incorporate program 
experience gained since 1977. The revisions will make necessary 
technical changes and will improve the clarity of the regulations, with 
supporting technical guidance on disposal site selection, site 
management, and site monitoring. These revisions will clarify issues 
that have caused delays in the evaluation of permit applications. The 
regulations will improve environmental assessments of permit 
applications, and improve the protection of benthic communities in the 
vicinity of a dump site. The regulations will affect local governments 
if they run their Port Authority and are requesting a permit to dispose 
of dredged material in the ocean.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2737.

Agency Contact: John Heisler, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8448

RIN: 2040-AB62
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3468.  OCEAN DUMPING TESTING REQUIREMENTS CLARIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1401 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 220 to 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the testing provisions of the ocean 
dumping regulations. Those regulations utilize biological testing to 
evaluate the suitability of material proposed for ocean dumping. The 
proposed action will clarify the language of the existing regulations 
and will help reduce potential uncertainties about testing 
requirements. The activities are being taken for the purpose of 
improving the clarity of the regulations and will not make substantive 
changes in the current testing procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3783.

Agency Contact: Jonathan E. Amson, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9125
Fax: 202 260-9920

RIN: 2040-AC81
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
  
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3469. AMENDMENTS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZED STATE PERMIT 
PROGRAMS UNDER SECTION 402 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 303

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 123.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: At present, not all States provide standing to citizens to 
challenge final State-issued NPDES permits in State courts. This 
rulemaking would amend EPA's existing regulations governing the 
approval of State programs to issue NPDES permits. These regulations 
are found at 40 CFR Part 123. The rulemaking would insert an explicit 
requirement that State law must grant any ``interested person'' in that 
State ``standing'' to bring an action in State Court to challenge NPDES 
permits issued by the State. The new provision would make it clear that 
a State must provide standing in State courts to the same extent that 
standing is granted to citizens in Federal courts when EPA issues an 
NPDES permit. This approach would ensure that as EPA moves away from 
permit-by-permit oversight of State programs, there remains direct 
accountability on a permit-by-permit basis to the public.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/95                    60 FR 14588
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3562. Formerly titled ``Clarification 
of Standing Requirement for State NPDES Programs''

Agency Contact: Bob Klepp, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5805

RIN: 2040-AC43
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3470. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL 
MANUFACTURING CATEGORY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 439

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, February 28, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
August 31, 1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly).

Abstract: The Agency will review and revise as appropriate the effluent 
limitation guidelines and standards for the pharmaceutical 
manufacturing industry. A major part of the review will consider the 
inclusion of limitations on toxic and non-conventional volatile organic 
pollutants. The 1983 proposal covering New Source Performance Standards 
(NSPS) for conventional pollutants will also be reevaluated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM (NSPS)                     10/27/83                    48 FR 49832
NPRM                            05/02/95                    60 FR 21592
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 1427.

Agency Contact: Frank Hund, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7182

RIN: 2040-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________

3471. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE COASTAL SUBCATEGORY 
OF THE OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION CATEGORY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 
1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501; 33 USC 1311/CWA 301

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 435, subpart D

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, January 31, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
July 31, 1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly).

Abstract: EPA is developing effluent limitation guidelines based on 
Best Available Technology (BAT), Best Conventional Technology (BCT), 
and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for coastal oil and gas 
extraction facilities. This regulation will apply to the facilities 
involved in exploration, development and production operations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice                          11/08/89                    54 FR 46919
NPRM                            02/17/95                     60 FR 9428
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2747.

Agency Contact: Allison Wiedeman, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7179

RIN: 2040-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________

3472. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE CENTRALIZED WASTE 
TREATMENT INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 437

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
September 15, 1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly).

Abstract: Centralized Waste Treatment (CWT) facilities receive 
hazardous and non-hazardous waste from off-site for treatment or 
recovery (excluding solvent recovery). EPA is developing effluent 
limitations based on Best Available Technology (BAT), Best Practicable 
Control Technology (BPT), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), 
Pretreatment Standards for Existing Sources (PSES), and Pretreatment 
Standards for New Sources (PSNS). This rule was formerly titled ``Waste 
Treatment, Phase I.''

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/95                     60 FR 5464
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2805.

Agency Contact: Debra DiCianna, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7141

RIN: 2040-AB78
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3473. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE METAL PRODUCTS AND 
MACHINERY CATEGORY, PHASE I

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 123 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2040-AB79
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3474. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE FORMULATING, 
PACKAGING, AND REPACKAGING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 455

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 1994. Final, Judicial, March 
31, 1996.

Abstract: EPA is developing effluent guidelines and standards for 
facilities that formulate, package, or repackage registered pesticide 
products, excluding the active ingredient sodium hypochlorite (bleach).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/94                    59 FR 17850
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3391.

Agency Contact: Shari Zuskin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7130

RIN: 2040-AC21
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3475.  MODIFICATION OF SECONDARY TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR 
DISCHARGES INTO MARINE WATERS; CHANGE TO ELIGIBILITY FOR DIFFERENT 
AVERAGING PERIOD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 303

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 125, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend the regulations that implement 
section 301(h) of the Clean Water Act. Section 301(h) provides an 
opportunity for modifications of secondary treatment requirements for 
publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) that discharge to marine waters. 
This proposed rule would amend one specific section of the section 
301(h) regulations in order to respond to a petition from Anchorage and 
other Alaskan municipalities, challenging the August 1994 301(h) 
regulations.
In response to public comments, the August 1994 regulations allowed 
applicants to request longer than monthly averaging, to calculate 
compliance with removal of 30 percent of biochemical oxygen demanding 
material (BOD). The longer averaging period was not available to plants 
that met the 30 percent BOD removal requirement on a monthly-average 
basis for the calendar year prior to the promulgation of the 
regulations. The lawsuit challenged the restriction on a POTW's 
eligibility to apply for flexibility regarding the averaging period tht 
can be used for calculating compliance with the 30 percent BOD removal 
requirement. The proposed rule would delete the restriction and thus 
broaden a POTW's ability to take advantage of flexibility provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3727.

Agency Contact: Virginia Fox-Norse, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4505F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9129

RIN: 2040-AC72
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3476. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF 
2,3,7,8-SUBSTITUTED DIBENZO-P-DIOXINS AND DIBENZO FURANS UNDER THE CLEAN 
WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 101 et seq; 33 USC 1314(h)/CWA 304; 
33 USC 1361(a)/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 122.21; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 
CFR 122.44; 40 CFR 123.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action would amend the ``Guidelines 
Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants'' under 40 
CFR part 136 to approve EPA Method 1613 for the determination of 
2,3,7,8-substituted dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzo furans (CDDs/CDFs). 
Method 1613 is necessary to extend minimum levels of quantitation of 
CDDs/CDFs into the low part-per-quadrillion (PPQ) range to support the 
development of effluent limitations guidelines and for compliance 
monitoring under the Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge 
Elimination System (NPDES) program and pretreatment program. This 
regulation approves a test procedure to be used in measuring 2,3,7,8, 
substituted dibenzo-p-dioxins and di-benzo furans under the National 
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System unless the Regional 
Administrator approves an alternate test procedure.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/07/91                     56 FR 5090
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3679.

Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134

RIN: 2040-AC64
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3477. MARINE SANITATION DEVICE: ESTABLISHMENT OF DRINKING WATER 
INTAKE ZONES IN TWO PORTIONS OF THE HUDSON RIVER, NEW YORK STATE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  CWA sec 312(f)(4)(B)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 140.4(b)(1)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under current regulations, vessels are allowed to discharge 
from on-board toilets if equipped with a Coast Guard certified marine 
sanitation device. Section 312(f)(4)(B) of the Clean Water Act directs 
EPA to prohibit these discharges around intakes for public water supply 
in response to State petitions. Action on the NY petition for zones in 
the Hudson River will create the first drinking water intake zones 
established under this part of the Act. In these zones, vessel 
discharges of sewage will be completely prohibited. This means that 
recreational and commercial boats which have on-board toilets will have 
to either pump-out their sewage from holding tanks to pump-out and 
disposal facilities, or discharge in accordance with federal marine 
sanitation device standards outside of the zones.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/05/95                    60 FR 34940
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3621.

Agency Contact: Phil Sweeney, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
USEPA, Region II, 290 Broadway, NY, NY 10007-1866
Phone: 212 637-3765

RIN: 2040-AC51
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3478. COMPARISON OF DREDGED MATERIAL TO REFERENCE SEDIMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1344/CWA 404

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the testing provisions of the Clean 
Water Act section 404(b)(1) Guidelines to provide for comparisons 
between dredged material proposed for discharge and reference sediment. 
``Reference sediment'' would be defined as sediment that reflects 
conditions at the disposal site had no dredged material disposal ever 
occurred there. Because the disposal site itself is currently used as 
the point of comparison, this action would make a technical improvement 
in assessing cumulative impacts and make dredged material testing under 
section 404 consistent with that conducted for ocean disposal which 
currently employs a reference sediment approach. This action is not 
expected to have a significant impact on state, local, or tribal 
governments or small business, as the action will be limited to Corps 
projects and permit applications for which dredged material testing is 
necessary.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/04/95                      60 FR 419
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3224.

Agency Contact: John Goodin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4502F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9910

RIN: 2040-AC14
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3479. SHORE PROTECTION ACT, SECTION 4103(B) REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 2601/Shore Protection Act of 1988 (PL 100-6-
88),4103(b)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 237

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the Shore Protection Act (SPA) and 
is designed to prevent the deposit of municipal and commercial waste 
into U.S. Coastal Waters. The regulations may require the adoption by 
each responsible party of a manual identifying procedures to prevent, 
report, and clean up deposits of waste into coastal waters. 
Municipalities and businesses involved with the vessel transportation 
and shore side handling of these wastes would be affected by this rule.
State governments in the business of transporting municipal or 
commercial waste by vessel would have to comply with the minimum waste 
handling standards. Currently no Tribes are known to be involved in 
waste handling of this type, therefore none would be affected by this 
rule. In regards to small businesses, EPA has provided guidance on 
development of operation and maintenance manuals and encourages the use 
and documentation of existing industry practices that meet or exceed 
the EPA proposed minimum waste handling standards. All indications are 
that this regulation as proposed would have a minimal economic impact. 
This regulation will result in reduction of municipal and commercial 
wastes deposited in coastal waters.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/94                    59 FR 44798
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2820.

Agency Contact: Deb Lebow, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6419

RIN: 2040-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Clean Water Act (CWA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3480. STANDARDS FOR THE USE OR DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE SLUDGE (ROUND II)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 503

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/01

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Maria Gomez-Taylor
Phone: 202 260-1639

RIN: 2040-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________

3481. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER, AND 
PAPERBOARD CATEGORY

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 430; 40 CFR 431

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/93                    58 FR 66078
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Debra Nicoll
Phone: 202 260-5386

RIN: 2040-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________

3482. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL 
LAUNDRIES CATEGORY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 441

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Susan Burris
Phone: 202 260-5379

RIN: 2040-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________

3483. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION 
EQUIPMENT CLEANING CATEGORY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 442

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Gina Matthews
Phone: 202 260-6036

RIN: 2040-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________

3484. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR LANDFILLS AND 
INCINERATORS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 437

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Samantha Hopkins
Phone: 202 260-7149

RIN: 2040-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________

3485. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE METAL PRODUCTS AND 
MACHINERY CATEGORY, PHASE II

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 438

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Mark Ingle
Phone: 202 260-7191

RIN: 2040-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

3486. CRITERIA AND STANDARDS REFLECTING BEST TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE 
(BTA) FOR COOLING WATER INTAKE STRUCTURES UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE 
CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 125; 40 CFR 401

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    05/00/01

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Deborah Nagle
Phone: 202 260-2656

RIN: 2040-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________

3487. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC CRITERIA 
FOR PRIORITY TOXIC POLLUTANTS; STATES' COMPLIANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 131

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/04/95                    60 FR 22229
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jackie Romney
Phone: 202 260-9528

RIN: 2040-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________

3488.  GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE 
ANALYSIS OF TRACE METALS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 303; 33 USC 1314(h)/CWA 304; 33 USC 
1361(a)/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136 amended; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 122.21; 40 CFR 
122.41; 40 CFR 122.44; 40 CFR 123.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action would propose to amend the 
``Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of 
Pollutants'' under 40 CFR Part 136 to approve new EPA methods for the 
determination of trace metals at EPA's water quality criteria levels. 
These methods are necessary for the implementation of water quality-
based permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 
(NPDES) of the CWA. Water quality-based permits are necessary when 
technology-based controls do not allow a particular water body to meet 
the state's designated water quality standard. Sine the methods 
currently approved under 40 CFR Part 136 were designed to meet 
technology-based permitting needs, and since these technology- based 
levels are as much as 280 times higher than water quality-based 
criteria for metals, approval of new EPA test procedures is necessary.
This action will not have a significant economic impact on state, 
local, or tribal governments or small businesses. This regulation would 
approve a test procedure to be used in measuring trace metals under the 
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System unless the Regional 
Administrator approves an alternative procedure.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3702.

Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134

RIN: 2040-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________

3489.  GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE 
ANALYSIS OF CYANIDE UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 303; 33 USC 1314(h)/CWA 304; 33 USC 
1361(a)/CWA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136 as amended; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 122.21; 40 CFR 
122.41; 40 CFR 122.44; 40 CFR 123.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action would amend the ``Guidelines 
Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants'' under 40 
CFR Part 136 to approve new procedures for the analysis of cyanide 
under the Clean Water Act.
Total cyanide is a toxic (priority) pollutant as defined in the Clean 
Water Act and listed at 40 CFR 423, Appendix A. The term ``total 
cyanide'' refers to all forms of cyanide, including those forms that 
are readily bioavailable such as free and weekly bound cyanide and 
those forms that are less bioavailable because the cyanide is strongly 
bound to a metal ion. Method 335.1, Cyanides Amendable to Chlorination 
(CATC), is currently approved for the measurement of free and weekly 
complexed forms of cyanides. Methods 335.2 and 335.3 are currently 
approved for measurement of total cyanides.
Subsequent to approval of Methods 335.1 and 335.3 under 40 CFR Part 
136, it has been shown that these methods may not accurately reflect 
actual cyanide concentrations found in wastewaters. Additionally, the 
approved analytical methods call for hour-long distillation, 
chlorination requiring an hour, and two separate aliquots of a given 
sample distilled and analyzed independently to determine the CATC 
levels. In order to improve the accuracy and reduce the costs of 
cyanide measurements, EPA plans to develop and propose new test 
procedures for the determination of cyanides.
This action will not have a significant economic impact on state, local 
or tribal governments or small businesses. This regulation approves a 
test procedure to be used in measuring cyanide under the National 
Pollution Discharge Elimination System unless the Regional 
Administrator approves an alternative test procedure.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3701.

Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134

RIN: 2040-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________

3490.  WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO REPLACE PORTIONS OF 
EXISTING STATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; I.E., STATE ANTIDEGRADATION 
POLICY FOR PENNSYLVANIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 303

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA Region III disapproved portions of Pennsylvania's water 
quality standards in June 1994. The Clean Water Act requires EPA to 
promptly promulgate replacement standards when a State fails to revise 
State standards for comply. This rulemaking would establish Federal 
standards to remedy provisions of the State's antidegradation policy 
which do not meet Federal requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3766.

Agency Contact: Evelyn S. MacKnight, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, Region III, 841 Chestmut Building, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215 597-4491
Fax: 215 597-3359

RIN: 2040-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________

3491.  REFORMATTING OF EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS IN 
40 CFR PARTS 405 THROUGH 471

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 303; 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 
1314(b), (c), (e), and (g)/CWA 304; 33 USC 1316(b) and (c)/CWA 306; 33 
USC 1317(c)/CWA 307

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 405 to 471 as amended

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action would re-format the existing Effluent 
Limitation Guidelines and Standards found in 40 CFR Parts 405 through 
471 without making any changes to the requirements therein. The purpose 
of this action is to streamline the CFR and establish a format that is 
easier for Federal, State, and local regulators and the regulated 
community to read and understand. This action does not require State, 
local, or tribal governments or the regulated community to do anything 
beyond what is currently required. This rule, will, therefore, not 
impose any economic burden.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3767.

Agency Contact: Jan Goodwin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7152
Fax: 202 260-7185

RIN: 2040-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________

3492. STREAMLINING THE GENERAL PRETREATMENT REGULATIONS FOR 
EXISTING AND NEW SOURCES OF POLLUTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 403

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Louis Eby
Phone: 202 260-6814

RIN: 2040-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________

3493.  COMPREHENSIVE NPDES STORMWATER PHASE II REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  CWA 402

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 124

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 1997. Final, Judicial, 
March 1, 1999.

Abstract: EPA will be proposing changes to the stormwater regulations 
for Phase II dischargers. Phase II dischargers generally include all 
point source discharges of stormwater from commercial, retail, and 
institutional facilities and from municipal separate storm sewer 
systems serving populations of less than 100,000. Data collected under 
section 305(b) of the CWA indicates that benefits will be derived from 
addressing these discharges under the Phase II program. Urban 
stormwater runoff is a real cause of water quality use impairment. EPA 
has invited its stakeholders to participate in the development of the 
Comprehensive Phase II rule under the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA). This FACA group will assist in the development of the rule. 
Currently all Phase II dischargers are required to have stormwater 
permits by 2001. EPA will be considering limiting the universe of Phase 
II sources and may recommend control options that are less burdensome 
than permits.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3785.

Agency Contact: Pamela Mazakas, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6599
Fax: 202 260-1460

RIN: 2040-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Clean Water Act (CWA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3494. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY (WET) TEST 
PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/16/95                    60 FR 53529

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret Heber
Phone: 202 260-7144

RIN: 2040-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________

3495. 301(K) INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TIME EXTENSIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 125

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/29/95                    60 FR 33926

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Traci Brown
Phone: 202 260-8487

RIN: 2040-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________

3496. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO REPLACE PORTIONS OF FLORIDA'S 
EXISTING STATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, I.E., STATE ANTIDEGRADATION 
POLICY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 131

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
planned.                        10/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Fritz Wagener
Phone: 404 347-3555

RIN: 2040-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________

3497. AMENDMENT TO REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE 
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS FOR STORM WATER DISCHARGES (PHASE II)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122.26

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/07/95                    60 FR 40230

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Bill Swietlik
Phone: 202 260-9529

RIN: 2040-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________

3498. CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORING AND OTHER POLLUTANT LIMITATION 
AND MONITORING REGULATIONS FOR SEWAGE SLUDGE INCINERATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 503

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2040-AC29, SAN 
3497                            09/21/95

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Wendy Bell
Phone: 202 260-9534

RIN: 2040-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3499. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE 
WASTE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201/AEA 274; 15 USC 2625

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 193

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under 40 CFR 193, the Agency intends to set generally 
applicable standards for the management and disposal of low-level 
radioactive wastes under the purview of the Atomic Energy Act, as 
amended.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/31/83                    48 FR 39563
NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 1727.

Agency Contact: Tara Chhay Cameron, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9310

RIN: 2060-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________

3500. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RADIATION SITE CLEANUP 
REGULATION

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2201/AEA 161; 42 USC 2021/AEA 274; 
Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970; 42 USC 2011-2296

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 196

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is developing regulations to set standards 
limiting the amount of radiation that members of the public may receive 
from a contaminated site if released from federal control or from a 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license or an agreement state 
license. This rule will propose to eliminate the uncertainty associated 
with determining what level of cleanup is needed to protect human 
health and the environment, where cleanup is required under regulatory 
authorites other than this rule by eliminating the uncertainties this 
rule will streamline the cleanup process. The rule is only one part of 
an overall regulatory approach that EPA, NRC, and the Department of 
Energy (DOE), are developing to address the risk from radioactively 
contaminated material. The rule will propose a dose limit that is 
protective of human health and the environment, and will establish a 
standard that allows a cleaned up federal or NRC regulated site to be 
released for public use. This rule will not mandate the cleanup of any 
sites, nor will it provide criteria for selecting remedies when cleanup 
is appropriate. The decision whether to clean up a site for release to 
the public, to manage wastes on site and not release the site to the 
public, or to continue operations, will continue to be made on site-
specific basis by the same agencies, under the same cleanup programs, 
that are currently making these decisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/21/93                    58 FR 54474
NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2073.

Agency Contact: Amy Newman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6603J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9340
Fax: 202 233-9650

RIN: 2060-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3501. CRITERIA FOR THE CERTIF. AND DETERMINATION OF THE WASTE 
ISOLATION PILOT PLANT'S COMPLIANCE W/ENVIRONMENTAL STNDS. FOR THE MGMT. 
AND DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL, HIGH-LEVEL, & TRANSURANIC

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-579 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land 
Withdrawal Act

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 194

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, October 30, 1993. Final, Statutory, 
October 20, 1994.

Abstract: The Agency is developing final criteria for certifying and 
determining whether the Department of Energy (DOE) Waste Isolation 
Pilot Plant (WIPP) complies with disposal standards set forth in 40 CFR 
part 191 (Environmental Standards for the Management and Disposal of 
Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level and Transuranic Wastes). EPA is required 
to promulgate these criteria under the 1992 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 
Land Withdrawal Act (WIPP LWA). These criteria will be used by the 
Agency in ascertaining whether the WIPP disposal system complies with 
the disposal standards.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/29/93                     58 FR 8029
NPRM                            01/30/95                     60 FR 5766
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3232.

Agency Contact: Criteria and Standards Division, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Radiation and Indoor 
Air, Mail Code 6602J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9025
Fax: 202 233-9626

RIN: 2060-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________

3502. PROTECTIVE ACTION GUIDANCE FOR DRINKING WATER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2021(h)/AEA(h)/Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 
1970; PL 96-295, sec 304; EO 12241

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 351

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will result in Federal protective action guidance 
(PAG) for State and local officials to use in the event of a nuclear 
accident to protect the general public from the adverse health affects 
associated with the ingestion of drinking water that is contaminated 
with radioactive material. As soon as the draft guidance is developed 
it will be submitted to the PAG Subcommittee of the Federal 
Radiological Preparedness Coordinating Committee (FRPCC) for review and 
comment. Members of the PAG subcommittee include representatives from 
DOE, DOD, FEMA, NRC, HHS, USDA, DOT, and the Conference of Radiation 
Control Program Directors (CRCPD). When a consensus among the 
representatives is reached, the guidance is recommended to the full 
FRPCC for endorsement. After that endorsement is obtained a notice of 
the availability of a revised EPA 400-R-92-001, ``Manual of Protective 
Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents'' will be 
published in the Federal Register.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Submission to FRPCC for 
endorsement                     05/30/96
Notice of Availability          09/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3602.

Agency Contact: Lisa Ratcliff, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6602J, 401 M Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9448

RIN: 2060-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________

3503. FEDERAL RADIATION PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR EXPOSURE OF THE 
GENERAL PUBLIC

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2021(h)/AEA 274(h)/Reorganization Plan No. 3 
of 1970

CFR Citation:  Not applicable

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will update and replace existing Presidential 
guidance for all Federal agencies in the formulation of radiation 
standards for protection of the public from ionizing radiation that was 
issued in 1960.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/18/86                    51 FR 22264
NPRM                            12/23/94                    59 FR 66414
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3321 (was 2073).

Agency Contact: Allan Richardson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460, 202-233-9213 or
Phone: 202 254-3826

RIN: 2060-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3504. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR YUCCA 
MOUNTAIN, NEVADA

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
2060-AG14                       10/13/95

RIN: 2060-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3505. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR LEAD AND 
COPPER (REVISION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300/SDWA 1401

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA will propose revisions to the National Primary Drinking 
Water Regulations for Lead and Copper published June 7, 1991. The basic 
lead and copper regulations will remain intact, however, EPA will 
propose minor revisions to refine specific requirements and improve 
implementation of the rule. Some of these revisions are deregulatory in 
nature, in that they will lessen monitoring requirements for public 
water systems which have consistently shown very low levels of lead and 
copper at the tap. EPA also plans to propose changes that will provide 
many community water systems more flexibility in the delivery of lead 
public education requirements, and allow States to invalidate 
inappropriate samples. Other proposed revisions would promote 
consistent national implementation by clarifying the monitoring 
requirements that apply in different circumstances. Finally, EPA plans 
to respond to a remand in American Water Works Association v. EPA, 40 
F.3D 1266 (DC Circuit 1994), on portions of the Lead and Copper 
regulation by proposing a revised definition of ``control'' as it 
applies to lead service line replacement and to explain more fully the 
Agency's decision to exempt transient non-community water systems from 
coverage under the rule. Nationally, EPA estimates the proposed changes 
will not affect the cost or benefits of the Lead and Copper Rule 
significantly. State governments and some local governments may 
experience a minor increase in costs as a result of these revisions. 
Many local and tribal governments and small businesses that operate 
public water systems should experience a decrease in annual costs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3440.

Agency Contact: Judy Lebowich, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4604), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7595

RIN: 2040-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

3506. REFORMATTING OF DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300/SDWA 1412

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule reformats the current drinking water regulations to 
make them easier to understand and follow. This rule is not intended to 
change any of the regulatory requirements. The rule affects state, 
local and tribal governments in that it makes the rules easier to 
implement and thus facilitates their jobs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3563.

Agency Contact: Carl Kessler, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4603), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3995

RIN: 2040-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________

3507. REVISION OF CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRIGGERING INCREASED 
DRINKING WATER MONITORING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300/SDWA 1412

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act requires EPA to establish 
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for specific contaminants. 
The rules are to include analytical methods by which the contaminants 
can be measured. Monitoring requirements are also imposed by 
regulation. Monitoring frequencies can be increased or decreased by 
certain monitoring results. Regulations which have been promulgated 
already contain levels for triggering increased monitoring which are 
problematic, either because laboratories have difficulty detecting 
consistently at those levels or because the levels are well below those 
which might pose a health concern. This rule would revise the current 
trigger levels for increased monitoring for drinking water 
contaminants. Proposed revisions are the result of extensive 
discussions with State officials to define the problem(s) and identify 
potential solutions. While the proposal is still under development, 
requirements for some synthetic organic contaminants are likely to be 
relaxed. All states with primacy would be responsible for overseeing 
the implementation of the rule, including enforcement of monitoring 
requirements. Local and tribal governments which own water systems 
would be responsible for implementing the requirements of the rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3565.

Agency Contact: Bruce Macler, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415 744-1884

RIN: 2040-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________

3508.  STREAMLINING REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL PRIMARY 
DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 106 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2040-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________

3509.  ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR REGULATED DRINKING WATER 
CONTAMINANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300/SDWA 1412

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 143

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA approves analytical methods for analyzing regulated 
drinking water contaminants. EPA approved methods include EPA methods, 
Standard Methods (methods evaluated and recommended for use by the 
America Public Health Association (APHA)), American Society for Testing 
and Materials (ASTM) Methods, United States Geological Survey (USGS) 
Methods and others. Periodically, the Agency updates and revises 
methods to incorporate newer technologies. Standard setting 
organizations such as APHA, ASTM, and USGS also routinely revise and 
update methods.
In this regulatory effort, EPA proposes to approve new methods or newer 
versions of existing methods and at the same time withdraw approval of 
older outdated methods. The new additional methods to be proposed for 
approval will include immunoassays. Immunoassays detect target 
compounds using an antibody which binds only to that substance. These 
assays are increasingly applied to environmental analysis because of 
their selectivity, accuracy, speed, low limit of detection and economy.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3726.

Agency Contact: Dr. Jitendra Saxena, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4603), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9579

RIN: 2040-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________

3510.  UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM STREAMLINING 
RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300/SDWA 1412

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 144; 40 CFR 146

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 16, 1995 President Clinton issued a directive to 
reduce existing paperwork burdens by 25%. To help meet this 25% 
reduction goal, the UIC program will try to reduce approximately 90,000 
hours of the paperwork burden on State and injection well operators. 
The UIC program plans to reduce the frequency of a number of regularly 
scheduled reports by 50%. The Program will include these reductions in 
the overall 25% reduction. In order to meet the 25% reduction EPA will 
consider the following changes: (1) reduction in monitoring and 
reporting frequency, and (2) reduction in requirements for state 
reviews of lifetime permits.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3784.

Agency Contact: Denny Cruz, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4602), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7776
Fax: 202 260-0732

RIN: 2040-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3511. DRINKING WATER MICROBIAL AND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT 
MONITORING RULE (FORMERLY CALLED THE ``INFORMATION COLLECTION 
DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS RULE'')

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300/SDWA 1412

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA has negotiated two rules regulating disinfectants, 
disinfection byproducts, and microbial contaminants. As part of the 
negotiation, EPA also committed to promulgating a Microbial and 
Disinfection By-Product Monitoring Rule to provide more occurrence and 
technology treatment data. The data will enable EPA to promulgate the 
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and will enable the negotiators 
to meet again to consider long term standards. This action fulfills 
that commitment. Public surface water systems serving 100,000 or more 
people and groundwater systems serving 50,000 or more people are 
required to generate data, with the most extensive data requirements 
levied on systems serving 100,000 people or more. Governments are not 
affected by this rule unless they operate a public water system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/94                     59 FR 6332
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3445.

Agency Contact: Tom Grubbs, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4603), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7270

RIN: 2040-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3512. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: RADIONUCLIDES

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/30/86                    51 FR 34836
NPRM                            07/18/91                    56 FR 33050
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dave Huber
Phone: 202 260-9566

RIN: 2040-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________

3513. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: GROUNDWATER 
DISINFECTION

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Bruce Macler
Phone: 415 744-1884

RIN: 2040-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________

3514. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: ARSENIC

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Heather Shank-Givens
Phone: 202 260-0063

RIN: 2040-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________

3515. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: 25 CONTAMINANTS 
FROM DRINKING WATER PRIORITY LIST (PHASE VIA) - DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS 
RULE AND ENHANCED SURFACE WATER TREATMENT RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/94                    59 FR 38668
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Stig Regli
Phone: 202 260-7379

RIN: 2040-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________

3516. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: SULFATE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/94                    59 FR 65578
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Jan Auerbach
Phone: 202 260-7575

RIN: 2040-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________

3517. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS (NPDWRS) FOR 
ALDICARB

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Heather Shank-Givens
Phone: 202 260-0063

RIN: 2040-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________

3518. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: 25 CONTAMINANTS 
FROM DRINKING WATER PRIORITY LIST (PHASE VI-B)--ORGANIC AND INORGANIC 
CONTAMINANTS

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: David Huber
Phone: 202 260-9566

RIN: 2040-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________

3519. MANAGEMENT OF CLASS V INJECTION WELLS UNDER PART C OF THE 
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 144; 40 CFR 145; 40 CFR 146

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/28/95                    60 FR 44652
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Lee Whitehurst
Phone: 202 260-5532

RIN: 2040-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________

3520.  STREAMLINING DRINKING WATER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300/SDWA 1445

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current drinking water monitoring requirements vary by 
contaminant (e.g., inorganic vs. organic), the source of the supply 
(i.e., surface water vs. ground water) and by system size. After an 
initial series of samples, the sampling frequency increases or 
decreases based on the results of the initial series. Because there are 
numerous permutations to the possible frequencies at any one sampling 
point, the requirements are difficult to understand. And because the 
requirements presume all systems are contaminated, many systems have 
conducted expensive monitoring without finding any contamination.
EPA intends to simplify and improve the cost effectiveness of the 
current requirements by reducing the number of variables upon which the 
sampling frequencies turn, by providing greater latitude for state 
discretion in customizing the sampling frequencies to local 
circumstances (i.e., vulnerability to contamination), by consolidating 
subsections wherever possible, and by clarifying ambiguous language. 
EPA will also consider adopting a process under which states may design 
alternative monitoring frameworks based on goal oriented criteria in 
the federal regulations and EPA guidance.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3761.

Agency Contact: Mike Muse, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4604), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3874
Fax: 202 260-4656

RIN: 2040-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3521. DRINKING WATER PRIMACY WITHDRAWAL REGULATION (REVISION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 142

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/28/95                    60 FR 33658

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Judy Lebowich
Phone: 202 260-7595

RIN: 2040-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________

3522. REVISIONS TO SDWA; UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM 
REGULATIONS FOR CLASS II (OIL AND GAS-RELATED) WELLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 144; 40 CFR 146

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn no further action 
planned                         09/21/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Smith
Phone: 202 260-5586

RIN: 2040-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                     Prerule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3523. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS (SWMUS) AT 
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 101 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3524. FACILITY RESPONSE PLANNING FOR DELEGATED OFFSHORE FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1321/Clean Water Act; EO 12777

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 112

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.

Abstract: Some offshore oil storage facilities have insufficient 
response planning and lack the necessary private response resources to 
respond to worst case oil discharges that affect waters of the United 
States.
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) requires all oil facilities to 
prepare, submit and implement plans for responding to worst case oil 
discharges. This action would implement OPA requirements for offshore 
non-transportation related facilities located landward of the low water 
mark. In this rule, EPA plans to extend the applicability of its 
facility response plan rule for onshore facilities (July 1, 1994) to 
these offshore facilities. In a 2/3/94 Memorandum of Understanding, the 
Department of Interior/Minerals Management Service delegated authority 
to regulate these offshore facilities to EPA.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Sectors Affected:  131 Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3425.

Agency Contact: Bobbie Lively-Diebold, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G)
Phone: 703 356-8774

RIN: 2050-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________

3525. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING 
OF HAZARDOUS WASTE; RECYCLED USED OIL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9601(37); 42 USC 9614(c); 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 
6912(a); 42 USC 6921through 6927, 6930, 6934, and 6974

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 279

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is being taken in response to a Court remand of 
mixture provisions contained in the Used Oil Management Standards. The 
remanded provisions exempt mixtures of used oil and characteristic 
hazardous waste (e.g., spent mineral spirits) from the Land Disposal 
Restrictions. The effect of the existing LDR exemption is to encourage 
mixing of used oil and characteristic hazardous waste and, 
consequently, to discourage segregation and recycling the used oil and 
spent solvents as separate waste streams. Mixtures of used oil and 
spent solvents are virtually always burned. This stay of the mixture 
provisions and proposed rule would address the applicability of the LDR 
to decharacterized mixtures of used oil and characteristic hazardous 
waste. We expect that any changes resulting from the proposed rule will 
have minimal impact on state/local/tribal governments and small 
businesses (e.g., service stations, quick lubes).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Administrative Stay             10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3668.

Agency Contact: Eydie Pines, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, SE.
Phone: 202 260-3509

RIN: 2050-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________

3526. MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE AND 
REGULATIONS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING: GENERAL

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 107 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________

3527. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTES: HAZARDOUS 
WASTE IDENTIFICATION RULE (HWIR); WASTE

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 108 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________

3528. SPENT SOLVENTS LISTING DETERMINATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6905/RCRA 1005; 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC 
6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 6922/RCRA 3002; 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006; 42 USC 
9602/RCRA 6002; 33 USC 1361/FWPCA 1361; 33 USC 1321/FWPCA 1321

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 1996. Final, Statutory, 
February 8, 1986. Final, Judicial, May 31, 1997.

Abstract: This action addresses the potential human health and 
environmental risks posed by certain used solvents and waste residues 
from their recovery, and determines whether these wastes should be 
listed as hazardous wastes under RCRA. As part of this effort, EPA is 
also considering opportunities for pollution prevention and recycling. 
This action will be implemented by States authorized under RCRA. 
Impacts on local and tribal governments are not expected, and small 
business impacts are undetermined at this time.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3134.

Agency Contact: Ron Josephson, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4770

RIN: 2050-AD84
_______________________________________________________________________

3529. CHLORINATED ALIPHATICS LISTING DETERMINATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a); 
42 USC 6922/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102; 33 USC 1321/FWPCA 311; 
33 USC 1321/FWPCA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
October 31, 1996.

Abstract: This action addresses the potential risks posed by wastes 
from the production of 25 chlorinated aliphatics, and determines 
whether these wastes should be listed as hazardous wastes under RCRA to 
control these risks. Any new wastes listed as hazardous will also be 
added to the CERCLA list of hazardous substances. This action will be 
implemented by EPA and States authorized under RCRA. Impacts on local 
governments are not expected, and small business impacts are 
undetermined. This action is currently on hold pending further 
settlement discussions with litigants.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3151.

Agency Contact: Anthony Carrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6607

RIN: 2050-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________

3530. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: PETROLEUM 
REFINING PROCESS WASTES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 
302

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
October 31, 1996.

Abstract: This action addresses the potential human health and 
environmental risks posed by 14 waste streams from petroleum refining 
processes, and determines whether these wastes should be listed as 
hazardous wastes under RCRA. If listed under RCRA, these wastes would 
also be added to the CERCLA list of hazardous substances. As part of 
this action, the Agency is considering opportunities for source 
reduction, recycling, reclamation or reuse in other manufacturing 
processes. This action will be implemented by EPA and authorized States 
under RCRA. Impacts on local and tribal governments are unknown and 
small business impacts are not expected.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3064.

Agency Contact: Maximo (Max) Diaz, Jr., Environmental Protection 
Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-4770

RIN: 2050-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________

3531. REVISED STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 109 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________

3532. CEMENT KILN DUST

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001(b)(3)(A)(iii); RCRA 8002(o)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA prepared a Cement Kiln Dust Report and submitted it to 
Congress. The report studies the sources and volumes of cement kiln 
dust, current and alternative waste management practices and their 
costs and economic impacts, documents damages to human health and the 
environment from cement kiln dust disposal, and discusses existing 
state and Federal regulation of these wastes. EPA used this 
information, after an opportunity for public comment, to make a final 
regulatory determination. In the determination the Agency decided that 
regulation under RCRA Subtitle C was warranted to protect the public 
from human health risks and to prevent environmental damage resulting 
from current disposal of this waste.
Under the terms of a consent decree, the Cement Kiln Dust Report to 
Congress was completed by December 31, 1993; the Regulatory 
Determination was completed on January 31, 1995. The Agency now plans 
to develop specific tailor-made regulations that are appropriate for 
the management of CKD.
EPA is currently considering a proposed enforceable agreement, which 
was presented to the Agency by the U.S. cement industry on March 22, 
1995. Under this proposal, cement manufacturing facilities would manage 
their CKD according to specified management practices and EPA would 
enforce the terms of the agreement against non-complying companies 
directly without the existence of a regulation to implement the 
practices.
The enforceable agreement represents a new approach and raises a number 
of legal and technical issues which EPA is currently evaluating. No 
final decision has been made by EPA regarding the viability of the 
proposal. If the agreement turns out not to be viable, the Agency will 
resume development of a specific tailor-made regulation for CKD.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/06/94                      59 FR 709
Regulatory Determination        02/07/95                     60 FR 7366
NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3334.

Agency Contact: William Schoenborn, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5302W), Washington DC, 20460
Phone: 703 308-8483

RIN: 2050-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________

3533. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTES; HAZARDOUS 
WASTE IDENTIFICATION RULE (HWIR): CONTAMINATED MEDIA

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 110 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________

3534. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST REGULATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6922/RCRA 3002(a)(5); 42 USC 6974/RCRA 7004(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 
264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to amend the existing Uniform 
Hazardous Waste Manifest rule to make it truly ``uniform'' across the 
country. Presently what is supposed to be a ``uniform'' manifest is 
instead a patchwork of varying State manifests. Interstate shipments 
become quite burdensome when industry must deal with several different 
forms with varied requirements. This is compounded since States have 
difficulty tracking and verifying interstate loads. EPA is developing a 
proposed rule, as part of regulatory negotiation, to make the form more 
uniform and less burdensome, while still addressing state data needs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3147.

Agency Contact: Rick Westlund, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (2136), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-2745

RIN: 2050-AE21
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3535. RULE IDENTIFYING WHEN MILITARY MUNITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS 
WASTES AND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR SUCH WASTES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6924(y)/RCRA 3004(y)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 
264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, April 6, 1993. Final, Statutory, 
October 6, 1994.

Abstract: EPA will issue a rule clarifying when military munitions 
(including chemical munitions) become hazardous wastes subject to 
Federal hazardous waste storage, treatment, and disposal rules. The 
rule will assure transportation and storage of such wastes are safe and 
protective of human health and the environment. The rule is likely to 
address munitions in the military stockpile to be demilitarized, 
burning of excess propellants, emergency responses involving both 
military and non-military explosives, and unexploded ordnance on firing 
ranges. State National Guard units as well as Federal DOD, DOE, and DOT 
(Coast Guard) units will be subject to these rules. EPA and EPA-
authorized States will implement the standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3235.

Agency Contact: Ken Shuster, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8759

RIN: 2050-AD90
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3536. RCRA SUBTITLE C INDIAN PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6926(b)/3006(b)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The RCRA statute is silent on approval of Tribal hazardous 
waste programs. This regulatory action would clarify that Indian Tribes 
may become authorized for the RCRA Subtitle C hazardous waste program 
and will also make available to Tribes RCRA grant funds to assist in 
implementation of authorized hazardous waste programs. Currently, 
authorization and grant funding is only available to States. The action 
would establish criteria which a Tribe must meet for authorization. 
This rule furthers EPA's recognition of Tribal sovereignty and furthers 
the Agency's goal of delegating environmental programs to Tribes. This 
action will impact the amount of grants given to States since the level 
of funding will remain constant but the number of grantees is 
anticipated to increase. It will also impact the Tribes by allowing 
them an increased role in environmental regulation on Indian Country.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2827.

Agency Contact: Virginia Phillips, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8761

RIN: 2050-AD07
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3537. FIELD FILTERING OF GROUNDWATER SAMPLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  RCRA 4010

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 258.51(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Disposal Facility Criteria, 
among other provisions, require owners/operators of municipal solid 
waste landfills to monitor groundwater to detect a release from their 
landfills. The Criteria ban the filtering of ground-water samples in 
the field because filtering potentially removes some of the 
contamination found in the solid phase of the samples. Since 
promulgation of the Criteria, a number of States and industry groups 
have stated that it is important to field filter groundwater samples 
for metals to avoid potential false indications of a landfill release 
to groundwater. The commenters maintain that the analytical results 
using filtered samples are sufficiently protective and are as effective 
as unfiltered samples required in the Criteria. This proposed rule 
seeks comment on the appropriateness of allowing States/Tribes with 
EPA-approved permit programs to lift the ban on a site-specific basis.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3150.

Agency Contact: Andrew Teplitzky, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5306W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8300

RIN: 2050-AD86
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3538. RCRA SUBTITLE D SOLID WASTE FACILITIES; STATE/TRIBAL PERMIT 
PROGRAM--DETERMINATION OF ADEQUACY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6945/RCRA 4005; 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 239

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action known as the ``State/Tribal Implementation Rule'' 
or ``STIR'', will delegate to States and Indian Tribes the authority to 
control the human health and environmental risks associated with 
municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill management, particularly 
groundwater contamination. The STIR will do so by establishing criteria 
and procedures for EPA to use to determine whether State and tribal MSW 
landfill permit programs are adequate to ensure compliance with the 
Solid Waste Disposal Facility Criteria. While the Disposal Facility 
Criteria automatically apply to all MSW landfills, States and tribes 
with permit programs deemed adequate under the STIR can provide some 
flexibility on design standards and other requirements to landfill 
owners and operators who meet the Criteria's performance standards. In 
providing this flexibility, the STIR offers an opportunity to reduce 
the regulatory burden on State, tribal and local governments and on 
landfill owners and operators.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2751.

Agency Contact: Mia Zmud, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste 
and Emergency Response, (5306W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7263

RIN: 2050-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________

3539. REVISIONS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR PROCUREMENT OF 
PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 6002(e)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RCRA section 6002 requires EPA to issue guidelines for 
procuring recycled products. EPA is to designate items that are made 
with recovered materials and to recommend practices for government 
procurement. Once designated, procuring agencies are required to 
purchase these items with the highest percentage of recovered materials 
practicable. On May 1, 1995, under RCRA and Executive Order 12873, 
``Federal Acquisition, Recycling, and Waste Prevention,'' EPA 
designated 19 items in a Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) (60 
FR 21370). EPA also issued purchasing recommendations in a related 
Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN) (60 FR 21386). The Order 
requires EPA to update the CPG and issue RMANs annually. The Agency 
consolidated EPA's five existing procurement guidelines (for paper and 
paper products, retread tires, re-refined lubricating oil, building 
insulation, and cement and concrete containing fly ash) into the CPG 
and RMAN. This action would propose the first update to the CPG, in 
which additional items would be designated, and additional 
recommendations would be discussed in the RMAN.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3545.

Agency Contact: Beverly Goldblatt, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7278

RIN: 2050-AE23
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  
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3540. ALTERNATIVES FOR GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND DELAY OF GENERALD 
COMPLIANCE DATE FOR SMALL MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS LOCATED IN 
EITHER DRY OR REMOTE AREAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6905, 6912(a), 6921, 6922, 6924, 6934, and 
6938

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, December 13, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
June 13, 1996.

Abstract: This action addresses the potential human health and 
environmental impacts from the use of slag residues (slags) resulting 
from high temperature metals recovery (HTMR) treatment of specified 
hazardous wastes (i.e., electric arc furnace dust, steel finishing 
pickle liquor, and electroplating sludges). This action would 
reclassify these slags as nonhazardous when they meet certain exclusion 
levels and are managed and used in a certain manner.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/94                    59 FR 67256
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3428.

Agency Contact: Narendra K. Chaudhari, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4787

RIN: 2050-AE15
_______________________________________________________________________

3541. ALTERNATIVES FOR GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND DELAY OF GENERAL 
COMPLIANCE DATE FOR SMALL MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS LOCATED IN 
EITHER DRY OR REMOTE AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  RCRA 4010

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 258

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 9, 1991 the Agency promulgated final solid waste 
disposal facility criteria (40 CFR Part 258), setting in place national 
minimum standards for municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs). In that 
rulemaking, the Agency provided an exemption from ground-water 
monitoring for small MSWLF units located in dry or remote locations. 
The Agency provided this relief as it sought to balance the protection 
of human health and the environment with the practicable capability of 
these small community landfill owners and operators. In 1993, the U.S. 
court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated this 
ground-water monitoring exemption. This rule would provide States and 
Tribes with EPA-approved permit programs the flexibility to determine 
alternative ground-water monitoring requirements, on a site-specific 
basis, for small MSWLFs that are located in either dry or remote areas. 
Under this proposal, approved States and Tribes may consider site-
specific alternatives to conventional ground-water monitoring, such as 
installation of soil moisture detection devices, that are relatively 
low in cost and are still capable of detecting contamination. Through 
the use of ground-water monitoring alternatives, the Agency estimates 
potential annual national cost savings of between $5.9 million to $22.2 
million. This proposed rule also solicits comment on a delay of the 
general compliance date of the MSWLF criteria for qualifying small 
MSWLFs located in dry or remote locations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/10/95                    60 FR 40799
Final Action on Delay of 
Compliance Date                 10/06/95                    60 FR 52337
Final Action on Alternatives    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3546.

Agency Contact: Andrew Teplitzky, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8300

RIN: 2050-AE24
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3542. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: POST-CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a); 
42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the current RCRA regulations, a facility that needs 
post-closure care must obtain a permit. In many cases, the post-closure 
permit is an appropriate mechanism for the regulatory agency to use to 
address the environmental needs at the facility. In other cases, 
however, a permit may not be appropriate. And, in some cases, the 
facility's post-closure care needs may have already been addressed 
through other legal mechanisms, such as enforcement actions or 
Superfund actions. In these cases, subsequent issuance of a post-
closure permit would not provide any environmental benefit, although, 
under the current regulations, it is still required. This rule would 
remove the requirements to issue a permit to address post-closure care 
in all cases. A permit would remain an option, but EPA Regions and 
authorized States would be able to use other mechanisms as well, 
depending on the circumstances at the facility. States authorized to 
implement the RCRA program are currently required to adopt authority to 
compel corrective action at permitted facilities. They are not required 
to have similar authority at interim status facilities, though many 
States do. As a result, the corrective action program is implemented by 
the State, at some facilities, and by the EPA Regions at other. This 
rule would require States to adopt, as part of their authorized RCRA 
programs, authority to address corrective action at interim status 
facilities. This would result in a more consistent implementation of 
the corrective action program in the States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/08/94                    59 FR 55778
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3042.

Agency Contact: Barbara Foster, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7057

RIN: 2050-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________

3543. LISTING DETERMINATION FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES - ORGANOBROMINES 
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a); 
42 USC 6922/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102; 33 USC 1361/CERCLA 311; 
33 USC 1321/CERCLA 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 1994. Final, Judicial, April 
30, 1996.

Abstract: This action proposes to list as a hazardous waste under RCRA 
one additional waste stream generated during the production of 
organobromine compound chemicals used as fire retardants. These wastes 
would then have to be disposed in special hazardous waste landfills.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/11/94                    59 FR 24530
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3065.

Agency Contact: Anthony Carrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6607

RIN: 2050-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________

3544. NEW AND REVISED TESTING METHODS APPROVED FOR RCRA SUBTITLE C, 
IN ``TEST METHODS FOR EVALUATING SOLID WASTE, PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL METHODS'' 
(SW-846), THIRD EDITION, UPDATE III

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 
6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005; 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 
265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise certain testing methods and add other 
new testing methods that are approved or required under Subtitle C of 
RCRA. These new and revised methods will be added to EPA's solid waste 
testing guidance (``Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/
Chemical Methods'', EPA publication SW-846). The revision to the manual 
is necessary to provide improved and more complete analytical methods 
for RCRA-relating testing. This action will assist States and Tribal 
governments in implementing the RCRA program. Impacts on small 
businesses and local governments are not expected.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37974
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3427.

Agency Contact: Kim Kirkland, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6722

RIN: 2050-AE14
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3545. RCRA SUBTITLE D CORPORATE FINANCIAL TEST AND GUARANTEE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6907/RCRA 1008; 42 USC 6944/RCRA 4004; 42 USC 
6949a/RCRA 4010

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 258

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 9, 1991 the Agency promulgated revised criteria 
for municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs) which included financial 
assurance requirements to ensure that adequate funds are readily 
available to cover the costs of closure, post-closure care, and 
corrective action associated with MSWLFs without incurring government 
response costs. The proposal would add a corporate financial test to 
the financial assurance mechanisms currently available to owners and 
operators of RCRA Subtitle D MSWLFs. EPA estimates that the rule would 
save owners and operators of MSWLFs approximately $45 million annually 
by allowing the use of a financial test rather than more expensive 
mechanisms such as surety bonds or letters of credit. Finally, the rule 
would revise the domestic asset requirement of the subtitle C corporate 
financial test. The rule would have no impacts on local governments but 
could be implemented by state or tribal governments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/94                    59 FR 51523
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3179.

Agency Contact: Dale Ruhter, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8192

RIN: 2050-AD77
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3546. REVISIONS TO CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 
FACILITIES THAT MAY ACCEPT CESQG HAZARDOUS WASTES EXCLUDING MUNICIPAL 
SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6907, 6944, 6949/RCRA 4010, 1008, 2002, and 
4004; 33 USC 1345

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 257

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, May 15, 1995. Final, Judicial, July 1, 
1996.

Abstract: EPA will revise existing Criteria for facilities that may 
receive hazardous household wastes (HHW) or Conditionally Exempt Small 
Quantity Generator (CESQG) hazardous wastes. In October 1991, EPA 
promulgated the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Criteria, thereby 
satisfying part of the statutory mandate. EPA is under a settlement 
agreement with the Sierra Club to fulfill the remainder of the 
statutory mandate by promulgating regulations pertaining to the 
disposal of CESQG hazardous wastes at solid waste disposal facilities. 
Depending on actual practices at specific facilities, these regulations 
might be applicable to commercial and private industrial waste 
facilities and construction and demolition waste facilities managing 
non-hazardous wastes. States will be responsible for implementing the 
rule, although a number of States already have comparable requirements 
and will not have an increased workload.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/95                    60 FR 30964
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3416.

Agency Contact: Paul F. Cassidy, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304W), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8600

RIN: 2050-AE11
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3547. LISTING DETERMINATION OF WASTES GENERATED DURING THE 
MANUFACTURE OF AZO, ANTHRAQUINONE, AND TRIARYLMETHANE DYES AND PIGMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 
302

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
November 30, 1995.
Two waste streams are subject to later deadlines: Proposed, 11/3 0/95; 
Final, 06/30/96.

Abstract: This action addresses the potential human health and 
environmental risks posed by wastes from the manufacture of dyes and 
pigments, and determines whether these wastes should be listed as 
hazardous wastes under RCRA to control any unacceptable risks. As part 
of this effort, EPA is also considering opportunities for pollution 
prevention and recycling. This action will be implemented by EPA and 
States authorized under RCRA. Impacts on local governments are not 
expected, and small business impacts are undetermined at this time. Two 
waste streams are subject to later deadlines for proposed and final 
action. This action is currently on hold pending the outcome of a court 
challenge to the proposal. Litigants have challenged EPA's decision to 
publish data claimed as Confidential Business Information.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/22/94                    59 FR 66072
Additional NPRM                 11/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Additional Final Action         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3066/3068/3069.

Agency Contact: Wanda Levine, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7458

RIN: 2050-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________

3548. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 
OECD DECISION FOR RECYCLABLE WASTES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 2656; 42 USC 6901/RCRA 3001

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 
264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 30, 1992, the Organization for Economic Cooperation 
and Development (OECD) adopted the Council's Final Decision on the 
Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery 
Operations. The United States, a member of the OECD, supported the 
Decision, which is legally binding. The Decision established a 
graduated system of procedural controls for the export and import of 
wastes for recovery, depending on whether a waste is included in the 
green, amber, or red lists. Green wastes are subject only to controls 
imposed in normal international commercial shipments. Amber and red 
wastes that are considered hazardous are subject to additional controls 
regarding: notification to and consent from the exporting, importing, 
and transit countries; contracts; tracking documents; and 
recordkeeping. The Agency is codifying these provisions in an interim 
final rule which would replace the current RCRA export/import 
regulations for hazardous waste destined for recovery within the OECD. 
These changes do not affect the RCRA export/import regulations for 
hazardous wastes moving to or from Canada and Mexico for treatment or 
disposal within the OECD or moving for treatment, disposal or recovery 
purposes to other countries outside the OECD.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3114.

Agency Contact: Susan Nogas, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4534

RIN: 2050-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________

3549. RCRA EXPANDED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC 
6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005; 42 USC 6927/RCRA 3007; 42 USC 
6974

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 270.41; 40 CFR 270.42; 40 CFR 270.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA would like to encourage greater levels of public 
participation in the RCRA permitting process. Current regulations 
provide limited opportunities for public participation; therefore, EPA 
has proposed requirements to provide earlier and more extensive 
opportunities for public involvement in permitting activities for all 
RCRA facilities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/94                    59 FR 28680
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: SAN No. 3315.

Agency Contact: Patricia Buzzell, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8632

RIN: 2050-AD97
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3550. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS--PHASE IV: TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR 
CERTAIN MINERAL PROCESSING WASTES; TC METALS; NEWLY LISTED WASTES FROM 
WOOD PRESERVING AND DYES AND PIGMENTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 124 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AE05
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3551. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS--PHASE III: DECHARACTERIZED 
WASTEWATERS, CARBAMATE WASTES, AND SPENT ALUMINUM POTLINERS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 125 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AD38
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3552. FINANCIAL TEST FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT OWN/OPERATE 
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6907, 6944 and 6949a/RCRA 1008, 4004, and 4010

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 258

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills require 
landfill owners/operators to assure that they can cover the costs of 
closure and post-closure care of their landfills and the costs of 
cleaning up any known releases from their landfills. This rule would 
allow local governments to meet all or part of their financial 
assurance requirements based on their financial strength. EPA estimates 
that the local government financial test would save local governments 
$138 million annually. Small local governments and Tribal governments 
that own or operate landfills would share in this savings.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/93                    58 FR 68353
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 2761.

Agency Contact: George Garland, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7272

RIN: 2050-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________

3553. GUIDELINE FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS 
CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 6002

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RCRA section 6002 establishes a buy-recycled program for 
Federal agencies, state and local agencies using Federal funds to buy 
items, and for contractors purchasing items under government contracts. 
It uses governments' purchasing power to develop markets for materials 
collected by municipal and commercial recycling programs. RCRA requires 
EPA to issue guidelines for government agencies and contractors to use 
when purchasing recycled products. EPA designates items that are made 
with recovered materials and recommends recovered material content 
levels or other methods for agencies to use when purchasing the items. 
Government agencies and contractors are required to purchase EPA-
designated items containing the highest percentage of recovered 
materials practicable. On June 22, 1988, EPA issued a final procurement 
guideline which designated paper and paper products and contained 
recovered materials content recommendations for these items. On April 
20, 1994, EPA proposed to consolidate the paper designation into a 
Comprehensive Procurement Guideline and the recommendations into a 
Recovered Materials Advisory Notice. In this action, EPA will issue 
proposed revised recommendations for paper and paper products.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Advisory Notice                 03/15/95                    60 FR 14182
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3032.

Agency Contact: Dana Arnold, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5306W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 308-7279

RIN: 2050-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3554. REVISIONS TO THE OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION REGULATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 112

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/91                    56 FR 54612
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Mould
Phone: 703 603-8728

RIN: 2050-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________

3555. REGULATIONS TO CONTROL IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF HAZARDOUS AND 
OTHER WASTES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 
264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Julie Lyddon
Phone: 202 260-7944

RIN: 2050-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________

3556. NEW AND REVISED TESTING METHODS APPROVED FOR RCRA SUBTITLE C 
HAZARDOUS WASTE TESTING MANUAL, SW-846, THIRD EDITION, UPDATE IV

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 
265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Kim Kirkland
Phone: 202 260-6722

RIN: 2050-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________

3557. NO-MIGRATION VARIANCE FOR PROHIBITED HAZARDOUS WASTE LAND 
DISPOSAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 268

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/92                    57 FR 35940
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Rhyne
Phone: 703 308-8658

RIN: 2050-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________

3558. CAUSES FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 
FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 270.41

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ken Amaditz
Phone: 703 308-7056

RIN: 2050-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

3559. FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TOXICITY 
CHARACTERISTIC RULE TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CONTAMINATED MEDIA AND 
DEBRIS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/12/93                     58 FR 8504
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Heffelfinger
Phone: 703 308-8881

RIN: 2050-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________

3560. REGULATORY DETERMINATION ON REMAINING WASTES FROM THE 
COMBUSTION OF FOSSIL FUELS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Data Availability     02/12/93                     58 FR 8273
Regulatory Determination (Phase 
I Four Fossil Fuel Wastes)      08/09/93                    58 FR 42466
Regulatory Determination (Phase 
II Remaining Wastes)            04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dan Derkics
Phone: 703 308-8409

RIN: 2050-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________

3561. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; MODIFICATION OF THE 
HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM; MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/94                    59 FR 38288
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Kristina Meson
Phone: 202 260-5736

RIN: 2050-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________

3562. RCRA SUBTITLE C FINANCIAL TEST CRITERIA (REVISION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 280; 40 CFR 761

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/01/91                    56 FR 30201
Final Action (3rd Party 
Liability; Closure/Post 
Closures)                       09/16/92                    57 FR 42832
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dale Ruhter
Phone: 703 308-8192

RIN: 2050-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________

3563. EXTENSION OF STATES' INTERIM AUTHORIZATION OPTION TO CARRY 
OUT POST-HSWA REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 271.24

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/18/92                    57 FR 60129
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wayne Roepe
Phone: 703 308-8630

RIN: 2050-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________

3564. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - 
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 280

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Mark Barolo
Phone: 703 308-8874

RIN: 2050-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3565.  LIQUIDS IN LANDFILLS: PROPOSED RULEMAKING TO GRANT A 
PETITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 18, 1992, the Agency promulgated a final rule on 
liquids in landfills. That rule satisfied a statutory requirement in 
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as amended by the 
Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 regarding the landfill 
disposal of containerized liquids. Specifically, the statute required 
EPA to issue a rule that prohibited the disposal in hazardous waste 
landfills of liquids that have been absorbed in materials that 
biodegrade. This proposed rulemaking, which provides increased 
flexibility to the regulated community, would add an additional test to 
demonstrate that a sorbent is non-biodegradable.
EPA is promulgating this amendment as a direct final rule without prior 
proposal because EPA views this as minor technical modification that 
merely broadens the scope of the testing. A detailed rationale for the 
amendment is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments 
are received in response to that direct final rule, no further activity 
is contemplated in relation to this propose rule. If EPA receives 
adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all 
public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule 
based on the proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment 
period on this action.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/11/95                    60 FR 35703

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3710.

Agency Contact: David Eberly, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5303W
Phone: 703 308-8645

RIN: 2050-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________

3566. MODIFICATIONS OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING REGULATIONS: 
UNIVERSAL WASTES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 273

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/11/95                    60 FR 25492

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Kristina Meson
Phone: 202 260-8551

RIN: 2050-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________

3567. NEW AND REVISED TESTING METHODS APPROVED FOR RCRA SUBTITLE C 
HAZARDOUS WASTE TESTING MANUAL SW-846, THIRD EDITION, UPDATE II

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 
265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action (pH Method)        04/04/95                    60 FR 17001

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Charles Sellers and Kim Kirkland
Phone: 202 260-4761

RIN: 2050-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________

3568. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AMENDMENT TO SUBPART C 
RULEMAKING PETITIONS: USE OF GROUNDWATER DATA IN DELISTING DECISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260.22

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
planned                         10/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Narendra Chaudhari
Phone: 202 260-4787

RIN: 2050-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________

3569. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS 
CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 247

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/95                    60 FR 21370

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Beverly Goldblatt
Phone: 703 308-7278

RIN: 2050-AE16
_______________________________________________________________________

3570. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS--LENDER LIABILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 280

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/07/95                    60 FR 46692

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Heffelfinger
Phone: 703 308-8881

RIN: 2050-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                     Prerule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3571. REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION, ADOPTION, AND SUBMITTAL OF 
OZONE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 95-95; PL 101-549

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The action identifies the requirements for preparation, 
adoption and submittal of ozone state implementation plans under a 
potentially new ozone national ambient air quality standard.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/96
NPRM                            06/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3553.

Agency Contact: Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards, MD-15, Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5550

RIN: 2060-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________

3572. FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES WAIVER APPLICATION CRITERIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7545/CAA 211

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will establish regulatory criteria and 
procedures for making determinations on fuel and fuel additive waiver 
applications under section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/96
NPRM                            06/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  291 Petroleum Refining; 371 Motor Vehicles and Motor 
Vehicle Equipment

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3389.

Agency Contact: Joseph Sopata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6406J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9034

RIN: 2060-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3573. REVISIONS TO THE NEW SOURCE REVIEW REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4111/Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 
110(n)(3)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.160 to 51.166; 40 CFR 52.24; 40 CFR 52.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA plans to amend its new source review rules to comply with 
the more stringent requirements in the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 
for preconstruction review of new and modified major sources in areas 
that have been designated by EPA as failing to attain one or more of 
the national ambient air quality standards.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2909.
In order to expedite the completion of the nonattainment new source 
review (NSR) rulemaking, this action has been split from the broader 
NSR rulemaking (RIN 2060-AE11).

Agency Contact: Mike Sewell, New Source Review Section, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, (MD-12), Research Triangle Park, 
NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0873

RIN: 2060-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________

3574. PROHIBITION OF LEADED GASOLINE FOR HIGHWAY USE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7545

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 31, 1995.

Abstract: After December 31, 1995, it shall be unlawful for any person 
to sell, offer for sale, supply, offer for supply, dispense, transport, 
or introduce into commerce, for use as fuel in any motor vehicle any 
gasoline which contains lead or lead additives.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3111.

Agency Contact: Paula Chen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9031

RIN: 2060-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________

3575. NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) REFORM

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 111 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________

3576. PERFORMANCE WARRANTY AND INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE TEST 
PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7601

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes a new short test procedure for use in 
I/M programs required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Vehicles 
that are tested and failed using this procedure and that meet 
eligibility requirements established by the act would be eligible for 
free warranty repair from the manufacturers.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3263.

Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney, Chief, Inspection/Maintenance 
Section, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565 
Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4456

RIN: 2060-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________

3577. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE RECALL REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7511 (A)(2)(b) and (A)(2)(b)(2)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action specifies requirements for enhanced I/M programs 
to establish a program to ensure compliance with recall notices. This 
is pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3262.

Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney, Chief, Inspecion/Maintenance 
Section, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565 
Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4456

RIN: 2060-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________

3578. CONSOLIDATED EMISSION REPORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7511; 42 USC 7410

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Emission statements and periodic inventories are new programs 
addressed in the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act that call for 
emissions reporting. In addition, requirements for the annual reporting 
of emissions from stationary sources are contained in 40 CFR 51.321 - 
51.323. Each of these programs requires either sources or states to 
report emissions and other supporting data. The data reporting 
intervals, type of pollutant source, pollutant type, and geographic 
coverage varies for the three programs. This rule will address the 
streamlining and consolidation of reporting requirements of each of 
these programs. The emissions data made available by these programs 
will also provide a mechanism for tracking emissions.
Rule is on hold pending action on the ``One-Stop'' Data Reporting Rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $2,000,000; Yearly Recurring 
Cost: $12,000,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1993

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3302.

Agency Contact: David Misenheimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Emission, Modeling and Analysis, MD-14, Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5473

RIN: 2060-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________

3579. NAAQS: OZONE (REVIEW)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 112 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________

3580. STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN COMPLETENESS CRITERIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401(b)(1); 42 USC 7407(d); 42 USC 7410(k)(1); 
42 USC 7410(k)(4); 42 USC 7470 to 79; 42 USC 7501 to 7508; 42 USC 
7601(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51 app V (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is amending the SIP Completeness Criteria to establish 
completeness criteria for commitments in light of EPA's conditional 
approval authority under section 110(k)(4) of the Act. Additionally, 
EPA is proposing to remove the parallel processing exception from the 
completeness criteria. Finally, EPA is proposing to revise the 
definition of ``official submittal'' from a State in Section 51.103. 
This action will classify which elements of the completeness criteria 
pertain to committal SIPs and it will implement EPA's intent that 
parallel progressing requests not be treated as official submittals 
from a State.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3354.

Agency Contact: Phyllis Wright, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (MD-11), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5369

RIN: 2060-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________

3581. ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PREAMBLE FOR TITLE I OF THE CLEAN AIR 
ACT AMENDMENTS; SERIOUS PM-10 NONATTAINMENT AREAS AND PM-10 NONATTAINMENT 
AREA ATTAINMENT DATE WAIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Title I of the Clean Air Act

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This addendum to the General Preamble for the Implementation 
of Title I of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 principally 
describes EPA's preliminary views on how the Agency should interpret 
various provisions of title I with regard to requirements for PM-10 
serious nonattainment area State Implementation Plans (SIPs). Although 
the guidance includes various statements that States must take certain 
actions, these statements are made pursuant to EPA's preliminary 
interpretations, and thus do not bind States and the Public as a matter 
of law. This addendum is an advance notice of how EPA generally intends 
to take action on SIP submissions and to interpret various PM-10 
related title I provisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3375.

Agency Contact: Charlene Spells, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-15, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5255

RIN: 2060-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________

3582. NAAQS: PARTICULATE MATTER (REVIEW)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 113 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________

3583. APPLICATION OF MANDATORY SANCTIONS UNDER TITLE V OF THE CLEAN 
AIR ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401, et seq (Clean Air Act)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 71

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 15, 1995.

Abstract: Section 502 of the Clean Air Act mandates the Administrator 
to apply sanctions, identified in section 179(b), in those cases where 
a State Implementation Plan has not been submitted, or has been 
disapproved, or is not being adequately administered or enforced, or 
has passed the point of expiration of interim approval. Two kinds of 
sanctions are included in section 179: a requirement for 2-to-1 
emission offsets, and the withdrawal of Federal highway funds. This 
action will streamline the process of deciding the order of application 
of these sanctions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 3500.

Agency Contact: Scott Voorhees, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-12, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5348

RIN: 2060-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________

3584. METHOD 301: FIELD VALIDATION OF POLLUTION MEASUREMENT METHODS 
FOR VARIOUS MEDIAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq, as amended PL 101-549; 42 USC 
7410 et seq, as amended by PL 101-549

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: After promulgation of Method 301, questions were raised about 
the statistical calculations and clarifying the procedure for 
determining the quality of the data.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3407.

Agency Contact: Gary McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Research Triangle 
Park, NC 27302
Phone: 919 541-1062

RIN: 2060-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________

3585. AMMONIA TEST METHOD, 40 CFR PART 51, APPENDIX M

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7410

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A test method for determining the concentration of ammonia in 
stack gas is currently being developed. The States may allow it to be 
used by sources to demonstrate compliance with State regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3474.

Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Source Characterization Group A, (MD-19),, Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0443

RIN: 2060-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________

3586. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO APPENDIX A OF 40 CFR PART 60, 
APPENDIX B OF PART 61, APPENDIX A OR PART 63, AND PART 60

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7410

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Technical corrections will be made to EPA methods in 
appendices to 40 CFR 60, 61, and 63, and to associate testing 
regulations in 40 CFR 60.ts to continuous monitors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3472.

Agency Contact: Foster Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Source Charaterization Group, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, 
NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1063

RIN: 2060-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________

3587. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES - FCC UNITS, REFORMERS AND 
SULFUR PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401, et seq, as amended by PL 101-549, 104 
Stat. 2399

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act amendments of 1990 requires 
EPA to develop emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAPS). 
EPA proposed NESHAP rules for petroleum refineries on June 30, 1994 
(RIN 2060-AD94) and is under court order to promulgate final rules by 
June 30, 1995. This action covers three process vents not covered under 
RIN 2060-AD94. These are the catalyst regeneration vents from fluid 
catalytic cracking units (FCCU) and catalytic reformers and the tail 
gas vents from sulfur recovery plants.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  291 Petroleum Refining

Additional Information: SAN No. 3549.

Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0884

RIN: 2060-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________

3588. NESHAP: FERROALLOY INDUSTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1857, et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO 
12866

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act of 1990 requires the EPA to 
develop emission standards for each major source category of hazardous 
air pollutants. The standards are to be technology-based and are to 
require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be 
achievable by the Administrator of EPA. The EPA has determined that 
some plants in the ferroalloy manufacturing industry may be major 
sources for one or more hazardous air pollutants. As a consequence, a 
regulation (emission standards) is being developed for the ferroalloy 
manufacturing industry to be promulgated by November 15, 1997.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3082.

Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Industrial Studies Branch (MD-13), Resear Triangle Park, NC 
27711
Phone: 919 541-1512

RIN: 2060-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________

3589. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO CONTROL EMISSIONS FROM TWO 
POWER STATIONS LOCATED ON NAVAJO NATION LANDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New 
Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Navajo 
generating station and the Four Corners Plant, respectively. Where 
necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the standards 
extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive 
emission control and Federal consistency.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3569.

Agency Contact: Kenneth Bigos (A-5), Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, Region 9, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 
94105
Phone: 415 744-1240

RIN: 2060-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________

3590. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL 
REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE IV OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7601

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 78.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revisions to clarify whether administrative appeals are 
prerequisite for judicial review of final actions by the administrator 
under the Acid Rain Program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3570.

Agency Contact: Dwight C. Alpern, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9151

RIN: 2060-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________

3591. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISIONS TO APPLICABILITY, EXEMPTIONS, 
ALLOCATIONS, AND SMALL DIESEL REFINERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7651 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory revision would streamline several portions of 
the Acid Rain Program rules and make minor revisions to the small 
diesel allowance program. Based on experience implementing the Acid 
Rain Program, EPA would make the process for exempting new units and 
retired units easier. EPA would also allow units to be deleted from the 
tables of affected units if those units could be demonstrated to be 
unaffected or if the units will not be constructed. The eligibility 
provision and allowance calculation equation for small diesel 
refineries will be corrected.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services; 29 Petroleum Refining and 
Related Industries

Additional Information: SAN No. 3572.

Agency Contact: Kathy Barylski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9074

RIN: 2060-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________

3592. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: DELETION OF CERTAIN UNITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7651, et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 73.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Acid Rain Program requires affected utility units to hold 
allowances sufficient to cover emissions of SO2, have an Acid Rain 
Permit under part 72, and meet appropriate monitoring requirements 
under part 75. Many affected units are listed in 40 CFR 73.10 tables 2 
and 3. In the process of implementing the Acid Rain Program, EPA has 
learned that several units listed in the tables should not be affected 
by the Acid Rain Program requirements. This action would delete 
specific named units from the tables.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Interim Final Rule              03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3573.

Agency Contact: Kathy Barylski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9074

RIN: 2060-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________

3593. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISIONS TO THE PERMITS REGULATIONS UNDER 
TITLE IV OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7601, 7651g

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 72

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would make technical corrections in order to 
improve issuance of Phase I acid rain permits and facilitate approval 
of State or local permitting authorities' Phase II acid rain permitting 
programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3574.

Agency Contact: Dwight C. Alpern, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9151

RIN: 2060-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________

3594. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT ENGINES; 
EMISSION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  CAA 231

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 87

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to establish CO and NOx standards for 
aircraft gas turbine engines with equal to or greater than 26.7 
kilonewtons rated thrust. These standards, which most of the affected 
engines are already achieving, will be added to current federal 
aircraft engine standards for HC emission so as to align federal 
standards with the standards established by the international 
community.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3576.

Agency Contact: Bryan Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7832

RIN: 2060-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________

3595. OPERATING PERMITS: REVISIONS (PART 70)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 114 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________

3596. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 (WATER-BASED COATINGS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7410

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) 
content ofa surface coating by reference method 24 involves 
determination of its water content, and calculation of its VOC content 
as the difference of the two measurements (volatile content minus water 
content). Method 24 is inherently less precise for water-based coatings 
than it is for solvent-based coatings and the imprecision increases as 
water content increases. This action will amend Method 24 by adding a 
direct measurement procedure for measuring VOC content of water-based 
coatings. This amendment will improve the precision of method 24 for 
water-based coatings.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3649.

Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (MD-19), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1064

RIN: 2060-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________

3597. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) TO CONTROL EMISSIONS FROM 
SOURCES LOCATED ON THE FORT HALL INDIAN RESERVATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act title I

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA will propose federal rulemaking for sources located on 
fee lands to implement the intent of the Clean Air Act (CAA) Title I 
program to bring about attainment of the PM-10 NAAQS both on and off 
the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3637.

Agency Contact: Steve Body (AT-082), Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206 553-0782

RIN: 2060-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________

3598. SALES VOLUME LIMIT PROVISIONS FOR SMALL-VOLUME MANUFACTURE 
CERTIFICATION FOR CLEAN FUEL AND CONVENTIONAL VEHICLE CONVERSIONS AND 
RELATED PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  CAA section 202,203,247, 301(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 88

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to temporarily raise the 10,000 vehicle 
sales volume limit for vehicle converters seeking certification under 
the small volume manufacturers provisions. In addition, several other 
related technical amendments to the Clean Fuel Fleet and California 
Pilot Programs would be proposed. This action is accompanied by a 
direct final rule for same proposed related technical amendments and a 
withdrawal notice for the current sales volume limit provisions under 
the Small Volume Manufacturer Program for Clean-fuel Vehicle 
Conversions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3643.

Agency Contact: Bryan Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, National Fuel & Emissions Vehicle Laboratory, 2565 Plymouth 
Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7832

RIN: 2060-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________

3599. NESHAP FOR PERCHLOROETHYLENE DRY CLEANING FACILITIES: 
AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401, 7412, 7414, 7416, 7601

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63 subpart M

Legal Deadline:  Other, Judicial, October 1995.
It is anticipated that a consent decree will be issued by 10/95, 
requiring proposal by April 1996 and promulgation by 11/96.

Abstract: The Agency is proceeding to enter into a consent decree with 
the International Fabricare Institute (IFI). IFI litigated on several 
issues that involved the NESHAP. A settlement agreement was reached and 
the Agency has agreed to amend the standard. As part of the settlement, 
the Agency will be ``grandfathering'' transfer machines installed 
between proposal and promulgation, as existing sources.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 
SAN No. 3642

Agency Contact: George Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, ESD, Combustion Group, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 
27711
Phone: 919 541-1549

RIN: 2060-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________

3600. AMENDMENT OF ENHANCED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE 
STANDARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51, subpart S

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is a technical amendment to the enhanced 
inspection/ maintenance (I/M) performance standard included in the 
November 5, 1992 I/M rule (40 CFR part 51, subpart S). The amendment is 
in response to a court ruling and will have no net effect on existing 
requirements for state and local I/M programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3598.

Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney, Chief, I/M Section, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 
48105
Phone: 313 668-4456

RIN: 2060-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________

3601. FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY (FTIR) EXTRACTIVE 
TEST METHOD - SELF-VALIDATING PROCEDURE AND CEM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7410

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63 app A; 40 CFR 60 app F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A generic test procedure that any industry can follow using 
FTIR analysis will be developed. This procedure would also require 
validation testing similar to Method 301 since the Method is not 
source-specific. Generic procedures for using an FTIR as a continuous 
emission monitor would include several alternatives for sampling which 
would differ depending on the source.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3599.

Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Source Characterization Group A (MD-19), Research 
Triange Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0443

RIN: 2060-AG08
_______________________________________________________________________

3602. COMPLIANCE APPLICATION GUIDANCE FOR 40 CFR 194

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-579; Land Withdrawal Act

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 191; 40 CFR 194

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Compliance Application Guidance (previously titled Format 
and Content Guide) will be a guidance document for 40 CFR 194 
compliance criteria. These criteria are being developed pursuant to the 
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act and EPA's 
radioactive waste disposal standards (40 CFR 191). The compliance 
criteria are proceeding separately in the regulatory process. These 
criteria include a number of requirements that will be used by EPA to 
determine if the Department of Energy's (DOE) application to open the 
WIPP complies with 40 CFR 191. The Format and Content Guide for 40 CFR 
194 will 1) provide more detailed information on the completeness 
requirements discussed in the criteria, and it will 2) be used by EPA 
to judge if DOE has submitted in its application the information 
required by 40 CFR 194. There may be overlap in this Format and Content 
Guide and RCRA information needs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Availability of Draft 
Guidance                        10/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Notice of Availability of Final 
Guidance                        12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3538.

Agency Contact: Tom Peake, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6602J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9765

RIN: 2060-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________

3603. DETERMINING CONFORMITY OF GENERAL FEDERAL ACTIONS TO STATE OR 
FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (FOR ATTAINMENT AND UNCLASSIFIABLE AREAS)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401/et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, December 7, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
April 14, 1996.

Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to supplement a previous 
regulation published on November 30, 1993, which applies to determining 
conformity of general Federal actions to State or Federal 
implementation plans (``general conformity''). The previous regulation 
applies to geographic areas of the country designated (for air quality 
purposes) as nonattainment or maintenance areas. A nonattainment area 
is one which is not attaining one or more National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards (NAAQS). A maintenance area is one which now attains the 
NAAQS and was redesignated as a maintenance area after the 1990 Clean 
Air Act Amendments (CAAA). States must follow a maintenance plan for 
such areas which ensure that the area will continue to attain the NAAQS 
for a specified period of time.
The purpose of conformity regulations is to ensure that actions taken 
by Federal entities do not cause or contribute to a violation of the 
NAAQS and thereby undermine the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for 
that area.
The rule EPA is now proposing would apply the concept of conformity to 
geographic areas of the country which are designated as attainment or 
unclassifiable areas (i.e., those areas of the country not currently 
covered by the existing general conformity regulations).
This proposed rule will establish the criteria and procedures governing 
the determination of conformity for all Federal actions occurring in 
attainment or unclassifiable areas, except Federal highway and transit 
actions (``transportation conformity''). Transportation conformity 
requirements are being established in a separate rulemaking action.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/07/95
Final Action                    04/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3675.

Agency Contact: Gary Blais, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 401 M Street SW., MC 6301, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4491

RIN: 2060-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________

3604.  ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR 
YUCCA MOUNTAIN

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, section 407

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 197

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 1, 1996.

Abstract: The Agency is developing the standards which will set the 
acceptable levels of radiation exposure in the general environment 
around the potential repository to be located at Yucca Mountain, 
Nevada. These standards will protect human health and the environment 
from exposure to radioactive wastes disposed of in the Yucca Mountain 
repository.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3568 Previously listed under RIN 2060-
AF38.

Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Mail Code: 6602J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9198
Fax: 202 233-9626
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________

3605.  TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY FLEXIBILITY AND 
STREAMLINING

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 115 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________

3606.  REFORMULATED GASOLINE OXYGEN CAP MODIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80.41(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule for reformulated gasoline limits the amount of 
oxygen allowed under VOC controlled gasoline subject to the simple 
model to 2.7 percent by weight. States may petition to the 
Administrator to increase the maximum allowable oxygen content to 3.5 
provided that there have been no ozone exceedances during the prior 
three years within covered areas in that State. Since the complex model 
for reformulated gasoline does not show a negative impact on NOx of 
increased oxygen content (the primary argument for restricting oxygen 
content), it is reasonable to change this simple model requirement. The 
EPA is therefore re-opening this portion of the final rule for 
reformulated gasoline to take comments on alternative methods for 
states to request an increase in the allowable oxygen content.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3725.

Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, NVFEL, 2565 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4287

RIN: 2060-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________

3607.  PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RECONSIDERATION 
OF BAN ON FIRE EXTINGUISHERS CONTAINING HCFCS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq sec 610(d)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA will reconsider the exception for the use of class II 
substances in portable fire extinguishers under the Nonessential 
Products Ban. The current regulations provide an exemption until an 
alternative substance is ``commercially available.'' At the time the 
regulations were promulgated (December 30, 1993), EPA was aware of 
several potential substances under development and testing. These 
substances are continuing to be tested tested and developed. EPA 
believes that once these substances are available, they will be able to 
replace the use of both halon and HCFCs in portable fire extinguishers.
EPA intends to reconsider the expiration of the exemption to provide 
better guidance to the regulated community. The regulated community is 
concerned with the use of the term ``commercially available'' in the 
regulatory text. Therefore, EPA will propose revising the language by 
providing a date-certain exemption. EPA believes it can provide this 
type of certainty to the regulated community without compromising the 
goals of protecting public health and the environment.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3756.

Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Mailcode 6205J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9729
TDD: 202 233-9577

RIN: 2060-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________

3608.  AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX M OF PART 51, APPENDIX B OF 
PART 61, APPENDIX A OF PART 63, AND PART 60

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7410-12; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise the format of emission test methods 
in Parts 51, 60, 61, and 63 of Title 40 to follow the outline 
established by the Emission Monitoring Management Council to create 
uniformity among program test methods.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3743.

Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-19, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1063
Fax: 919 541-1039

RIN: 2060-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________

3609.  AMENDMENT TO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW 
STATIONARY SOURCES; MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, section 407

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to clarify and update requirements for 
source owners and operators who must install and use continuous stack 
or duct opacity monitoring equipment. This action also proposes 
amendments regarding design and performance validation requirements for 
continuous opacity monitoring system (COMS) equipment in appendix B, 
PS-1. These amendments to subpart A and PS-1 will not change the 
affected facilities' applicable emission standards or requirement to 
monitor. The amendments will: (1) clarify owner and operator and 
monitor vender obligations, (2) reaffirm and update COMS design and 
performance requirements, and (3) provide EPA and affected facilities 
with equipment assurances for carrying out effective monitoring. The 
specifications shall apply to all COMS's installed or replaced after 
the date of promulgation. Following promulgation, a source owner, 
operator, or manufacturer will be subject to these performance 
specifications if installing a new COMS, relocating a COMS, replacing a 
COMS, recertifying a COMS that has undergone substantial refurbishing, 
or has been specifically required to recertify the COMS with these 
revisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3744.

Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-19, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039

RIN: 2060-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________

3610.  CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL AIR RULE FOR THE SYNTHETIC 
ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 16, 1995, President Clinton and Vice President Gore 
issued a report entitled, ``Reinventing Environmental Regulation,'' 
that identified 25 initiatives to improve the current regulatory system 
and to initiate innovative pilot programs designed to move toward a new 
system of environmental management. One of these initiatives, 
consolidated federal air rules, is intended to eliminate duplicative, 
near duplicative, and overlapping federal air pollution requirements 
that apply to a source, resulting in a regulation that will be simpler 
to implement and comply with than the underlying individual rules.
The Chemical Manufacturer's Association, representing the Synthetic 
Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) and the Air Pollution 
Regulatory Authorities of Louisiana and Texas (where many chemical 
plants are located) have agreed to work with the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) on a pilot project to explore solutions to 
crafting a consolidated rule that would combine and simplify various 
aspects of existing federal air rules that apply to the chemical 
industry.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  286 Industrial Organic Chemicals

Additional Information: SAN No. 3748.

Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-3470

RIN: 2060-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________

3611.  REGULATION REVIEW/BURDEN REDUCTION

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, section 407

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 16, 1995, President Clinton issued a report 
entitled, ``Reinventing Environmental Regulation,'' that identified 25 
initiatives to improve the current regulatory system. This action is 
part of the regulatory review process to reduce unnecessary 
recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Existing rules are being 
reviewed for excess and/or duplicative requirements. The Agency will 
publish a list of those regulations that will be revised or amended to 
reduce unnecessary recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/31/95
Final Action                    06/30/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3750.

Agency Contact: Dave Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942

RIN: 2060-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________

3612.  AMENDMENTS TO THE FINAL RULES NESHAP FOR CHROMIUM 
ELECTROPLATING AND NESHAP FOR COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63 subpart N

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes an amendment to the final rules for 
chromium electroplating and commercial sterilization. The amendment 
would allow States to defer nonmajor sources in both source categories 
from the Title V permit requirements for five years (December 1999). 
Also, this action includes and exemption from the Title V permit 
requirements for a segment of the chromium electroplating source 
category.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Additional Information: SAN No. 3674.

Agency Contact: Lalit Banker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5420

RIN: 2060-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________

3613. NAAQS: NITROGEN DIOXIDE (REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7408/CAA 108; 42 USC 7409/CAA 109

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 50.11

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, October 2, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
October 1, 1996.

Abstract: Based on the revised air quality criteria, EPA will determine 
whether revisions to the standards are appropriate.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 1004.

Agency Contact: John Haines, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, AQSSD/HESG, 
MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5533

RIN: 2060-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________

3614. NEXT REVISION TO THE GUIDELINE ON AIR QUALITY MODELING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Section 110(a)(2) of the 1990 Clean Air Act 
amendments; Section 165(e) of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments; 
Section 172(a) and (c) of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments; Section 
301(a)(1) of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments; Section 320 of the 1990 
Clean Air Act amendments

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR 51.160; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 
52.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes revisions to the regulatory requirements 
for air quality models. Such models are used to predict ambient 
concentrations of pollutants for programs ranging from Prevention of 
Significant Deterioration (PSD) to State Implementation Plans (SIPs) 
for controlling air pollution sources. The Guideline fulfills a Clean 
Air Act mandate for EPA to specify models for air management purposes. 
This proposed rulemaking enhances the Guideline with new and/or 
improved techniques.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3470.

Agency Contact: Joseph A. Tikvart, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Air Quality Modeling Group (MD-14), Research Triangle 
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5562

RIN: 2060-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________

3615. NSPS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) - REVISION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7411/CAA 111; Clean Air Act Amendments of 
1990, sec 403

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 1993.

Abstract: Subpart D of 40 CFR part 60 applies to large electric utility 
steam generating facilities. EPA is required to revise this NSPS, 
pursuant to Section 403 of the Clean Act Amendments of 1990. This 
section requires the SO2 emission limitations be revised to reflect 
changes in Section 111 which repeal the percent reduction requirements. 
The revised emission limitations are to result in emissions compliance 
with the existing NSPS. No regulatory schedule has been developed.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3106.

Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426

RIN: 2060-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________

3616.  REVISION TO NSPS: NONMETALLIC MINERALS PROCESSING

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7411

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 111(b)(1)(B) requires EPA to ``at least every 8 
years, review and, if appropriate, revise'' NSPS. Comments and 
suggested revisions have been received from the National Stone 
Association (NSA) on this NSPS. The main concerns of NSA are some 
emission testing requirements and notification requirements. This 
revision will address NSA's concerns as well as other comments on this 
NSPS.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  144 Sand and Gravel; 142 Crushed and Broken Stone, 
Including Riprap; 145 Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Minerals; 149 
Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels

Additional Information: SAN No. 3753.

Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5435
Fax: 919 541-5600

RIN: 2060-AG33
_______________________________________________________________________

3617. INTEGRATED NESHAP AND EFFLUENT GUIDELINES: PULP AND PAPER

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 116 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________

3618. NESHAP: MINERAL WOOL PRODUCTION INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 4 USC 605; EO 
12866

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990, requires the EPA to 
(1) publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources 
of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the 
CAA, (2) promulgate a schedule establishing a date for the promulgation 
of emissions standards for each of the listed categories of HAPs 
emission sources, and (3) develop emission standards for each source of 
HAPs. These standards are to be technology-based and are to require the 
maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the 
Administrator. The Agency has determined that the mineral wool 
production industry may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of 
the 189 HAPs listed in Section 112(b) of the CAA. As a consequence, a 
regulatory development program is being pursued for the mineral wool 
production industry to promulgate emission standards within 7 years of 
enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3215.

Agency Contact: Mary K. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, (MD-13), 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5025

RIN: 2060-AE08
_______________________________________________________________________

3619. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
This standard must be promulgated within seven years of enactment of 
the Clean Air Act.

Abstract: Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) known to be emitted from oil 
and gas production facilities include benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, 
and xylene isomers (collectively referred to as BTEX), along with 
2,2,4-trimethylpentane and n-hexane. Potential HAP emission sources are 
glycol dehydrator reboilers (stand-alone and co-located); condensate, 
and produced water storage vessels; and equipment leaks at natural gas 
processing plants and off-shore production platforms.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3229.

Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421

RIN: 2060-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________

3620. NESHAP FOR FORMALDEHYDE-BASED RESINS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Title III of the amended Clean Air Act requires development 
of emission standards for all major sources, and selected area sources, 
emitting any of the 189 hazardous air pollutants identified in Section 
112(b) of the Act. Amino, acetal, and phenelic resins productions have 
been listed as categories of major sources based on documented 
emissions of phenol and/or formaldehyde. The purpose of the 
Formaldehyde-based Resin project is to initiate the regulatory process 
for sources engaged in the production of amino, acetal, and phenolic 
resins, and to ultimately develop a NESHAP based on candidate Maximum 
Achievable Control Technology. This standard is a 7-year standard, 
required to be promulgated by November 1997.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  282 Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins, 
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other Manmade Fibers, Except Glass

Additional Information: SAN No. 3228.

Agency Contact: Peter J. Hofmann, Environmental Engineer, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 
MD-13
Phone: 919 541-3713

RIN: 2060-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________

3621. NESHAP: PHOSPHORIC ACID MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

Abstract: The CAAA required EPA to publish an initial list of all 
categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants 
(HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the CAAA and, to establish dates for 
the promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed 
categories of HAP emission sources and develop emission standards for 
each source of HAPs such that the schedule is met. The standards are to 
be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of emission 
reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency 
has determined that the phosphoric acid manufacturing industry may 
reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in 
Section 112(b) of the CAAA. As a consequence, the source category is 
included on the initial list of HAP- emitting categories scheduled for 
standards promulgation within 10 years of enactment of the CAAA. The 
purpose of this action is to pursue a regulatory development program 
such that emission standards may be proposed and promulgated according 
to the mandated schedule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3303.

Agency Contact: David F. Painter, Environmental Engineer, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning 
and Standards, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515

RIN: 2060-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________

3622. NESHAP: STEEL PICKLING, HC1 PROCESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended, November 1990

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
EPA is required to promulgate national emission standards for 50% of 
the source categories listed in Sec. 112e) by Nov. 15, 1997. EPA plans 
to promulgate this standard by November 30, 1996.

Abstract: Hydrochloric acid (HC1) and chlorine are among the pollutants 
listed as hazardous air pollutants in Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, 
as amended in November of 1990. Steel pickling processes that use HC1 
solution and HC1 regeneration processes have been identified by the EPA 
as potentially significant sources of HC1 and chlorine air emissions 
and, as such, a source category for which national emission standards 
may be warranted.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3345.

Agency Contact: James H. Maysilles, Environmental Engineer, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/ISB (mail code MD-13), Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3265

RIN: 2060-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________

3623. NESHAP--IRON FOUNDRIES AND STEEL FOUNDRIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
EPA is required to promulgate standards for all of the source 
categories listed in Section 112(e) by November 15, 2000. EPA plans to 
promulgate this standard by the required date.

Abstract: Iron foundries and steel foundries have been identified by 
the EPA as potentially significant sources of air emissions of 
manganese compounds, lead compounds, and other substances that are 
among the pollutants listed as hazardous air pollutants in Section 112 
of the Clean Air Act, as amended in November of 1990. As such, these 
industries may be source categories for which national emission 
standards may be warranted.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3343.

Agency Contact: James H. Maysilles, Environmental Engineer, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/ISB (mail code MD-13), Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3265

RIN: 2060-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________

3624. NESHAP: PHOSPHATE FERTILIZERS PRODUCTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

Abstract: EPA is required to publish an initial list of all categories 
of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed 
in Section 112(b) of the CAAA and, to establish dates for the 
promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of 
HAP emission sources and develop emission standards for each source of 
HAPs such that the schedule is met. The standards are to be technology-
based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction 
determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has 
determined that the phosphate fertilizer production industry may 
reasonable be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in 
Section 112(b) of the CAAA. As a consequence, the source category is 
included on the initial list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for 
standards promulgation within 10 years of enactment of the CAAA. The 
purpose of this action is to pursue a regulatory development program 
such that emission standards may be proposed and promulgated according 
to the mandated schedule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3304.

Agency Contact: David F. Painter, Environmental Engineer, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning 
and Standards, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515

RIN: 2060-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________

3625. NESHAP: PRIMARY COPPER SMELTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
EPA is required to promulgate 50% of the source categories listed in 
Section 112(e) by 11/15/97. Primary copper smelter is one of the source 
categories included in the 50%.

Abstract: The primary copper smelter industry is known to emit a number 
of the hazardous air pollutants listed in Section 112 of the Clean Air 
Act, as amended November 1990. Most smelters have extensive control 
systems for oxides of sulfur and HAPs. However, fugitive emissions may 
cause several smelters to exceed major source levels.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3340.

Agency Contact: Eugene P. Crumpler, Environmental Engineer, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0881

RIN: 2060-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________

3626. NESHAP: WOOL FIBERGLASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 4 USC 605; EO 
12866

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended in 1990, requires the EPA 
to (1) publish an initial list of all categories of major and area 
sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) 
of the CAA, (2) promulgate a schedule establishing a date for the 
promulgation of emissions standards for each of the listed categories 
of HAPs emission sources, and (3) develop emission standards for each 
source of HAPs. These standards are to be technology-based and are to 
require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be 
achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has determined that the 
wool fiberglass manufacturing industry may reasonably be anticipated to 
emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in Section 112(b) of the CAA. As a 
consequence, a regulatory development program is being pursued for the 
wool fiberglass manufacturing industry to promulgate emission standards 
within 7 years of enactment of the CAA amendments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  327 Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products

Additional Information: SAN No. 3123.

Agency Contact: William J. Neuffer, Environmental Engineer, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 
27711
Phone: 919 541-5435

RIN: 2060-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________

3627. NESHAP: PRIMARY ALUMINUM PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1857 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires 
the EPA to develop emission standards for each major source category of 
hazardous air pollutants. The standards are to be technology-based and 
are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to 
be achievable by the Administrator of EPA. The EPA has determined that 
plants in the Primary Aluminum industry may be major sources for one or 
more hazardous air pollutants. As a consequence, a regulatory 
development program is being conducted such that emission standards 
will be proposed and promulgated by November 15, 1997.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Sectors Affected:  333 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous 
Metals

Additional Information: SAN No. 3072.

Agency Contact: Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837

RIN: 2060-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________

3628. NESHAP: SECONDARY ALUMINUM INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO 
12866

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: The Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of all 
categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants 
(HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the Act, to promulgate a schedule 
establishing a date for the promulgation of emission standards for each 
of the listed categories of HAP emission sources, and develop emission 
standards for each source of HAPs such that the schedule is met. The 
standards are to be technology based and are to require the maximum 
degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the 
Administrator. The Agency has determined that the secondary aluminum 
industry may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs 
listed in Section 112(b) of the Act. As a consequence, the source 
category is included on the initial list of HAP emitting categories and 
is on the list of categories scheduled for standards promulgation 
within seven years of enactment of the Act. The purpose of this action 
is to pursue a regulatory development program such that emission 
standards may be proposed and promulgated according to the mandated 
schedule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  334 Secondary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous 
Metals

Additional Information: SAN No. 3078.

Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/MICG 
(MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1084

RIN: 2060-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________

3629. NESHAP: PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO 
12866

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires 
the EPA to develop emission standards for each major source category of 
hazardous air pollutants. The standards are to be technology-based and 
are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to 
be achievable by the Administrator of EPA. The EPA has determined that 
some plants in the Portland cement manufacturing industry may be major 
sources for one or more hazardous air pollutants. As a consequence, a 
regulation (emission standards) is being developed for the Portland 
cement manufacturing industry, to be promulgated by November 15, 1997. 
Cement kilns which burn RCRA hazardous waste would be subject to a 
separate rule being developed by the EPA Office of Solid Waste.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  324 Cement, Hydraulic

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3079.

Agency Contact: Joseph P. Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, (MD-13), 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5446

RIN: 2060-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________

3630. NESHAP: PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act as Amended in 1990, section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: This regulation would control emissions of hazardous air 
pollutants from production of pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals 
production was included on the initial list of categories of sources 
that was published by EPA in July 1992. Emissions from process vents, 
equipment leaks, storage tanks, and wastewater systems will be 
addressed by this regulation for both new and existing facilities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  283 Drugs

Additional Information: SAN No. 3451.

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5402

RIN: 2060-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________

3631. NESHAP: CHLORINE PRODUCTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act as amended, section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended November 
1990, requires the EPA to regulate categories of major and area sources 
of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in Section 112(b). The EPA 
has determined that sources that manufacture chlorine may reasonably be 
anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAP's listed (including 
chlorine, carbon tetrachloride and mercury) in quantities sufficient to 
designate them as a major source. As a consequence, chlorine production 
is among the HAP-emitting source categories selected for regulation and 
is in the group of categories for which final rules are scheduled to be 
promulgated by November 15, 1997 (58 FR 63941, December 3, 1993).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3449.

Agency Contact: Iliam D. Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, ESD/MG/MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5308

RIN: 2060-AE85
_______________________________________________________________________

3632. NESHAP: FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM PRODUCTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Title III of the amended Clean Air Act (CAA) requires 
development of emission standards for all major sources, and selected 
area sources, emitting any of the 189 hazardous air pollutants 
identified in Section 112(b) of the CAA. Flexible polyurethane foam 
production has been listed as a category of major sources based on 
documented emissions of methylene chloride and 2,4-toluene 
diisocyanate. This action will explore alternatives for controlling the 
release of HAP's from the following emission sources located at both 
slabstock and molded polyurethane foam production facilities: process 
vents, storage, equipment leaks and other fugitive sources, and 
transfer operations. Ultimately, a NESHAP will be developed based on 
candidate Maximum Achievable Control Technology. This is a 7-year 
standard, required to be promulgated by November 1997.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  306 Fabricated Rubber Products, Not Elsewhere 
Classified; 308 Miscellaneous Plastics Products

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3338.

Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, ESD (MD-
13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380

RIN: 2060-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________

3633. NESHAP: PRIMARY LEAD SMELTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  CAA section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Primary lead smelters are a major source category of 
hazardous air pollutants. Potential emissions include compounds of 
lead, and other metallic HAPs as well as organic HAPs. Emission 
standards would establish maximum achievable control technology 
requirements for affected process units and fugitive dust sources. This 
industry is comprised of two companies which operate three smelters in 
two states.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  333 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous 
Metals

Additional Information: SAN No. 3467.

Agency Contact: Kevin Cavender, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2364

RIN: 2060-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________

3634. NESHAP: MANUFACTURE OF TETRAHYDROBENZALDEHYDE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 112(d)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to develop a MACT standard for 
the production of Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde. (Referred to in the initial 
Source Category List as Butadiene Dimers). The emissions sources that 
will be controlled are process vents (e.g. reactors); storage; 
equipment leaks and other fugitive sources; transfer operations; and 
wastewater operations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  286 Industrial Organic Chemicals

Additional Information: SAN No. 3469.

Agency Contact: John M. Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0296

RIN: 2060-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________

3635. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARD FOR RADON EMISSIONS FROM 
PHOSPHOGYPSUM STACKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401/CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA has granted a petition for reconsideration for the 
portion of the rule which deals with allowing certain amounts of 
phosphogypsum for research and development. This regulatory proceeding 
would result in a proposed rule which would change that limit for use.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2547.

Agency Contact: Fran Jonesi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9229

RIN: 2060-AF04
_______________________________________________________________________

3636. NESHAP: MANUFACTURERS OF ACRYLIC/MODACRYLIC FIBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: This NESHAP will control hazardous air pollutant emissions 
from facilities that manufacture acrylic or modacrylic fibers. 
Principal pollutants identified are vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile. 
The majority of emissions occur during the polymerization reaction. 
There are only two major sources in the United States that will be 
affected by this regulation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96
Final Action                    07/05/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  282 Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins, 
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other Manmade Fibers, Except Glass

Additional Information: SAN No. 3378.

Agency Contact: Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5624

RIN: 2060-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________

3637. NESHAP: POLYCARBONATES PRODUCTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401/CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: This NESHAP will control hazardous air pollutant (HAP) 
emissions from the production of polycarbonate resins.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3465.

Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5416

RIN: 2060-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________

3638. DELISTING OF SOURCE CATEGORIES UNDER 112(C): STAINLESS AND 
NON-STAINLESS STEEL MANUFACTURING AND ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE (EAF) 
OPERATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401/CAA 112

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An analysis of information obtained from each source in both 
categories supports a determination that neither category includes a 
``major'' source. Consequently, both source categories will be removed 
from the source category list pursuant to section 112(c) of the Clean 
Air Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3466.

Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289

RIN: 2060-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________

3639. PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) NESHAP

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, sec 112(e)(5) and 112(n)(3)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1995.

Abstract: This rule will specify maximum achievable control technology 
for publicly owned treatment works (POTW)- also known as sewage/
wastewater treatment plants, or water reclamation facilities. Hazardous 
air pollutant emissions from the headworks, primary and secondary 
treatment, solids handling, and other operations will be considered in 
developing the rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 3377.

Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0884

RIN: 2060-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________

3640. NESHAP: BAKER'S YEAST MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: Section 112 of the Act requires major sources of hazardous 
air pollutants to achieve a maximum degree of emission reduction based 
on the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). This regulatory 
action will establish this level of control for both new and existing 
sources in the baker's yeast manufacturing industry. This industry is 
currently comprised of 11 sources of 5 different manufacturers located 
in 8 different states. The only known HAP emission from this source is 
acetaldehyde. It is produced as a by-product during the fermentation 
process. It is likely that regulatory options will be based on improved 
process control to reduce formation of this by-product.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  209 Miscellaneous Food Preparations and Kindred 
Products

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3550.

Agency Contact: Lynn E. Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5624

RIN: 2060-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________

3641. AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR 40 CFR 63

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549; Section 112, Clean Air Act

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63.1

Legal Deadline:  Other, Judicial, 00/00/00.
Court schedule being developed.

Abstract: The General Provisions were promulgated on March 16, 1994 (59 
FR 12408). The General Provisions create the technical and 
administrative framework and establish general procedures and criteria 
for implementing MACT standards. On May 16, 1994, six litigants filed 
petitions for EPA to review certain provisions of the General 
Provisions. As a result of the litigation, it is anticipated that a 
number of technical and administrative amendments to the General 
Provisions will be proposed.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Additional Information: SAN No. 3551.

Agency Contact: James Szykman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, ESD-PPSG (MD-
13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0164

RIN: 2060-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________

3642. DECISION ON THE PETITION TO REMOVE CAPROLACTAM FROM THE LIST 
OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 112(b)(3).

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will address the Agency's decision on the 
petition to remove caprolactam from the list of hazardous air 
pollutants under section 112(b)(3)(C) of the Clean Air Act amendments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3046.
Statutory decision to delist 02/20/95

Agency Contact: Nancy Pate, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5347

RIN: 2060-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________

3643. REGIONAL HAZE PROTECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 169A

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.300 to 51.306

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, May 1997.

Abstract: Mandatory Federal Class I areas throughout the United States 
are being impaired by regional haze. Section 169A of the Clean Air Act 
requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue regulations to 
protect these Class I areas from man-made visibility impairment. These 
regulations would require States to show reasonable progress toward 
reducing the effects of regional haze on these sensitive areas. Since 
1980, technical knowledge of the causes of visibility impairment (i.e., 
emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, certain organic 
compounds, and particulate matter) has progressed so that innovative 
programs can be developed to address regional pollution. This 
rulemaking will require regional (multi-state) planning to address 
regional visibility in groupings of Class I areas. Control activities 
will be balanced with review of cost and visibility/environmental 
benefits analysis.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/96
Final Action                    01/31/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3552.

Agency Contact: Bruce Polkowsky, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5532

RIN: 2060-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________

3644. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR 
AUTOMOBILE REFINISH COATINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 183(e)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 1997.

Abstract: Section 183(e) requires EPA to study the emissions of 
volatile organic compounds (VOC) from consumer and commercial products, 
list those categories of products that account for at least 80 percent 
of the total VOC emissions from consumer and commercial products in 
areas classified as nonattainment for ozone, divide the list into four 
groups, and regulate one group every 2 years using best available 
controls (BAC). Based on the criteria described in the consumer and 
commercial product study (March 1995), and category listing (March 
1995), EPA has determined that VOC emissions from automobile refinish 
coatings should be regulated by March 1997. Automobile refinish 
coatings can be generally classified as primers and topcoats, each 
consisting of several different types. the proposed rule divides 
automobile refinish coatings into 6 categories, and contains VOC 
content limits for each category. Automobile refinish coatings are used 
by body shops and by ``do-it yourselfers.'' However, the proposed rule 
does not directly affect these small businesses. Rather, the rule would 
apply to coating manufacturers and importers, and would limit the VOC 
content of coatings that are produced for sale in the United States.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3281.

Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5416

RIN: 2060-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________

3645. VOC REGULATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act of 1990, section 183(E)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will control volatile organic compound (VOC) 
emissions from architectural coatings. These coatings are applied to 
stationary structures and their appurtenances, to portable buildings, 
to pavements, or to curbs. Traditional VOC limitations, market-based 
approaches, and phased-in approaches are all being considered.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3351.
Docket Number A-92-18

Agency Contact: Ellen Ducey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5408

RIN: 2060-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________

3646. AEROSOL SPRAY PAINTS RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, section 183(e)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, March 1996. Final, Statutory, March 
1997.

Abstract: Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act of 1990 (the Act) 
requires that the EPA study volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions 
from consumer and commercial products. The objectives of this study are 
to determine the potential of consumer and commercial products to 
contribute to ozone levels which violate the national ambient air 
quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone; and to establish criteria for 
regulating consumer and commercial products under section 183(e). Upon 
completion of the study, the EPA must submit a report to Congress that 
documents the results of the study.
Aerosol spray paints have been identified as being the largest single 
emitter of VOC emissions, considering all categories of consumer 
products. Therefore, the EPA has determined that aerosol spray paints 
is one of the source categories to be regulated under section 183(e) of 
the Act. For spray paints, EPA considers a VOC to be any organic 
compound in the coating that volatilizes during air-drying or bake-film 
forming. This includes solvents and propellants, as well as other 
volatiles used to dissolve resins and additives. Options for VOC 
reductions from aerosol spray paints include reformulation and limits 
on the VOC content. VOC content of the paints, and

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3659.

Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0283

RIN: 2060-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________

3647. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, section 183(e)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, March 1996. Final, Statutory, March 
1997.

Abstract: Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA list 
those categories of consumer and commercial products (CCPs) that 
account for at least 80 percent of volatile organic compounds (VOC) 
from all CCPs in ozone nonattainment areas. The list is to be divided 
into 4 groups by priority. The EPA is to regulate one group of 
categories every 2 years until all 4 groups are regulated. The first 
group must be regulated no later than 2 years after the EPA publishes 
the list and regulatory schedule.
The EPA has listed for regulation a group of 24 products which are 
currently regulated by California and several other States. The rule 
would set VOC content limits for the 24 categories of products. These 
limitations are currently being met by product manufacturers marketing 
products in California and other States. A Federal rule would provide 
consistency and would assist other States in achieving VOC reductions 
toward their 15-percent rate-of-progress requirements. This rule is 
supported by both the States and by the consumer products industry.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3658.

Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5460

RIN: 2060-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________

3648. REVISED LIGHT-DUTY DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR MODEL YEAR 1999 
AND LATER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7521/CAA 202

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will establish procedures under which vehicle 
manufacturers will demonstrate durability of their emission control 
systems during certification of passenger cars and light-duty trucks 
beginning with the 1999 model year. Under separate actions, EPA has 
promulgated revised light-duty durability procedures for certification 
of model years 1994 through 1998, procedures that are necessary to 
implement revised useful life levels mandated by the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990. The long term durability program will translate 
into ongoing efforts by the EPA and vehicle manufacturers to develop 
durability procedures that will more accurately predict the emissions 
deterioration of vehicles in actual use.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2869.

Agency Contact: Jim McCargar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Phone: 313 668-4244

RIN: 2060-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________

3649. NATIONAL 49-STATE LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES PROGRAM

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 117 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________

3650. CONTROL OF NITROGEN OXIDE AND PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FROM 
HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 118 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AF76
_______________________________________________________________________

3651. AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT 
AUDITS OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURED VEHICLES AND ENGINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7525/CAA 206(b)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86 subpart G (Revision); 40 CFR 86 subpart K 
(Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would consider an amendment to the existing 
regulations to include ports of entry as a location for EPA selection 
of foreign produced vehicles and engines for SEA emissions testing at 
laboratories in the U.S. While the regulations do not specify EPA 
authority to conduct such port selections, the increased flexibility 
provided by port selections warrants amending the regulations. 
Presently, EPA must travel overseas to conduct SEA audits of foreign 
manufactured vehicles and engines, even though most manufacturers now 
have access to laboratory facilities in the U.S. The benefits include a 
reduction in Agency cost since fewer overseas trips would be necessary. 
Also, EPA would be able to conduct more audits of foreign manufactured 
vehicles and engines.
Separate from the provisions proposed in this NPRM for amendments to 
allow port selection for SEAs, EPA is also proposing to make two other 
amendments to 40 CFR Part 86. The first would amend current Selective 
Enforcement Auditing regulations to change the minimum annual limit of 
Selective Enforcement Audits per manufacturer to two (2) per year. 
Currently, the minimum annual limit is one audit per manufacturer. 
Under the proposed amendments EPA would be able to perform a second 
audit on those manufacturers that might otherwise be limited to one 
audit.
The second additional proposed amendment to Part 86 would delete from 
Subparts A and E references to the Agency representation in certain 
types of administrative hearings. The two provisions state that the 
Office of General Counsel will represent the Agency in administrative 
procedures governing hearings on certification for light-duty vehicles, 
light-duty trucks, heavy-duty engines and motorcycles. The Agency is 
proposing to delete these two provisions in order to be consistent with 
other hearing procedures in Part 86.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3139.

Agency Contact: John Guy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6405-J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9250

RIN: 2060-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________

3652. ``SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR'' DEFINITION FOR DIESEL FUELS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7545/CAAA 211(f)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 211(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Air Act prohibits for use 
in light-duty vehicles, fuels and fuel additives which are not 
``substantially similar'' to fuels or additives used to certify 
vehicles to emissions standards. Section 211(f)(1)(B) expands these 
prohibitions to all motor vehicles. Since the term ``substantially 
similar'' is not defined in the Act, the intent of this rulemaking is 
to interpret the term ``substantially similar'' in regard to diesel 
fuel and diesel fuel additives and thus make more explicit which 
products are prohibited by section 211(f)(1)(B). The definition of 
``substantially similar'' enables manufacturers to determine whether 
their fuels or fuel additives are covered by, or excluded from, the 
section 211(f)(1)(B) prohibitions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/30/91                    56 FR 24362
NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3091.

Agency Contact: James W. Caldwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Mail Code 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9303

RIN: 2060-AD77
_______________________________________________________________________

3653. NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AT OR BELOW 19 KILOWATTS (25 
HORSEPOWER)(PHASE 2)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 119 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________

3654. NSPS: NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM FOSSILE-FUEL FIRED STEAM 
GENERATING UNITS - REVISION

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 407(c)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60.40

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, January 1, 1993. NPRM, Judicial, 
October 31, 1995. Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
December 31, 1996.

Abstract: The current NSPS for electric utility and nonutility steam 
generating units were promulgated in 1979 and 1986, respectively. A 
major feature of the NSPS is NOx control through the use of low NOx 
burners or overfired air. Section 407 of the Clean Air Act requires the 
EPA to revise existing NSPS for NOx emissions from fossil-fuel fired 
steam generating units, including both electric utility and nonutility 
units. These revised standards are to reflect improvements in methods 
for the reduction of NOx emissions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services; 20 Food and Kindred Products

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3352.

Agency Contact: James A. Eddinger, Environmental Engineer, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-0072

RIN: 2060-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________

3655. ACID RAIN PHASE II NITROGEN OXIDES REDUCTION PROGRAM

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  Section 407 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 76 (Revision)

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997.

Abstract: Title IV of the Act authorizes EPA to establish the Acid Rain 
Program to reduce the adverse effects of acidic deposition. 
Specifically, the Act mandates a 10 million ton reduction in SO2, to be 
achieved in two phases through the use of an innovative emissions of 
NOx. On April 13, 1995, EPA promulgated a rule establishing emission 
limits for emissions of NOx from Group 1 boilers (o.50 lb/mmBtu for dry 
bottom wall-fired boilers and 0.45 lb/mmBtu for tangentially fired 
boilers). Compliance with the rule would be achieved in two phases: 
Phase I affected units were required to meet the applicable limits by 
1996, while Phase II affected units by 2000. Section 407 also provides 
for revisions to the Group 1 emission limitations established in the 
April 13, 1995 rule for Phase II affected units, and for the 
establishment of emission limits for Group 2 boilers (wet bottom wall-
fired boilers, cyclones, units applying cell burner technology, and all 
other types of utility boilers not classified as dry bottom wall-fired 
and tangentially fired boilers).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3575 (combined with SAN 3571) This 
action resulted from merging RIN 2060-AF44 (SAN 3571) with RIN 2060-
AF48 (SAN 3575).

Agency Contact: Peter Tsirigotis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, Dc 20460
Phone: 202 233-9133
Fax: 202 233-9595

RIN: 2060-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________

3656.  PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF GLOBAL 
WARMING POTENTIALS FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Section 602 of Title VI of the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 30, 1995.

Abstract: Under a consent agreement to complete statutory obligations 
under Title VI of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA), EPA must 
list the global warming potentials for ozone-depleting substances. As 
stated in the CAA, the listing of global warming potentials, ``shall 
not be construed to be the basis of any additional regulation.'' EPA is 
proposing global warming potentials for class I and class II controlled 
substances as they are listed in the 'Scientific Assessment of Ozone 
Depletion: 1994' that was published by the United Nations Environment 
Program (UNEP) in early 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/95                    60 FR 52357
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3715.

Agency Contact: Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 401 M Street SW., (6205J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9185

RIN: 2060-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________

3657. AMENDMENT TO THE MVAC RULE TO INCLUDE ALL REFRIGERANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq; Title VI, Section 609

CFR Citation:  42 CFR 82, subpart B

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994.
Both the venting prohibition and the MVAC ``refrigerant'' definition 
expand to cover all refrigerants, beginning 11/15/95, according to 
sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act.

Abstract: This action would facilitate fulfillment of two statutory 
requirements; the extension of the no-venting prohibition to all 
refrigerants under section 608 and the section 609 requirement that the 
term ``refrigerant,'' after November 15, 1995, include substitute 
refrigerants. The action would extend the applicable current 
requirements of the motor vehicle air-conditioning rule to the 
substitute refrigerants. This would require recovery and recycling of 
these refrigerants, in addition to the class I and class II 
refrigerants already covered under the MVAC rule. It would also require 
approved recycling equipment and specific certifications of equipment 
and technicians. The MVAC ``refrigerant'' definition was expanded to 
cover all refrigerants, beginning November 15, 1995, according to 
sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  75 Automotive Repair, Services, and Parking

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3555.

Agency Contact: Christine Dibble, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9147

RIN: 2060-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________

3658. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUPPLEMENTAL RULE 
REGARDING A RECYCLING STANDARD UNDER SECTION 608

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq, section 608

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82, subpart F

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, May 15, 1995.
The current rule sunsets the reclamation standard after May 15, 1995. 
Industry is requesting a change to that sunset, which would require a 
final rule by that 5/15/95 date.

Abstract: The current rule sunsets the requirement that a reclamation 
standard be met, as of May 1, 1995. Several members of the regulated 
community have approached EPA requesting that the requirement not be 
sunsetted or that it be replaced with a somewhat less stringent 
standard. This amendment will incorporate a level of continued required 
reclamation and/or recycling standard that the majority of the affected 
industry agrees is beneficial in order to encourage compliance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3556.

Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 401 M Streets SW., 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9149

RIN: 2060-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________

3659. AMENDMENT TO THE REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE TO INCLUDE ALL 
REFRIGERANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-54, section 608 of the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990; 42 USC 7401 et seq Section 608 CAA

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82, subpart F

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994.
The venting prohibition is extended to all refrigerants as of 11/15/95; 
rules are necessary to inform the regulated community of the means by 
which to prevent venting. recovery/recycling.

Abstract: This action would facilitate fulfillment of the statutory 
mandate to apply the venting prohibition to substitute refrigerants. 
The action would provide regulations covering recovery/recycling 
equipment, recovery/recycling practices, and applicable certifications 
that would be required to accomplish compliance with the no-venting 
prohibition. Requirements would parallel those of the current section 
608 regulations, expanding applicability, where appropriate, to all 
refrigerants.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  All

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3560.

Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9149

RIN: 2060-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________

3660. AMENDMENT TO THE REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE TO MODIFY THE 
SALES RESTRICTIONS OF SPLIT SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq, section 608

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will include the reconsideration of the sales 
restriction as it relates to split systems. The Agency was petitioned 
to reconsider the part of the sales restriction that included the sale 
of pre-charged split systems. It restricted such sales to certified 
technicians. Since then, EPA stayed that portion of the sales 
restriction in response to the petition. It will include the 
determination of the Agency related to the reconsideration. It 
addresses environmental problems of ozone-depletion resulting from 
emissions of CFCs, HCFCs, and other ozone-depleting substances. Through 
restricting sales of certain precharged items to persons certified as 
technicians, emissions to the atmosphere are decreased. The impact on 
small businesses and governments would be negligible, since persons can 
become certified if the EPA determination is full restriction. Most 
businesses and governments will have at least one certified technician 
on board.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 
SAN No. 3639.

Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Mail Code 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9149

RIN: 2060-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________

3661. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: DIRECT FINAL RULE 
EXTENDING RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION 608 REFRIGERANT 
RECYCLING RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq, section 608

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart F

Legal Deadline: None
Due to the regulatory sunset date, this direct final rule must be 
promulgated before 5/15/95. EPA hopes to promulgate as early as 
possible.

Abstract: At industry request, EPA is developing more flexible 
recycling and recovery standards. Industry also requested that the May 
15th sunset date not be sunsetted. WHile we are developing the more 
flexible regulations, it is necessary to put forth a direct final rule 
to extend the reclamation standard past the May 15 date. EPA plans to 
propose the flexible standards in April or May of this year.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 
SAN No. 3673

Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Mail Code 6205J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9149

RIN: 2060-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________

3662.  PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RECONSIDERATION 
OF SECTION 608 SALES RESTRICTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq; Clean Air Act section 608

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will include the reconsideration of the sales 
restriction as it relates to split systems. The Agency was petitioned 
to reconsider the part of the sales restriction that included the sale 
of pre-charged split systems. It restricted such sales to certified 
technicians. Since then, EPA stayed that portion of the sales 
restriction in response to the petition. This rule will include the 
determination of the Agency related to the reconsideration. It 
addresses environmental problems of ozone depletion resulting from 
emissions of CFCs, HCFCs, and other ozone-depleting substances. Through 
restricting sales of certain pre-charged items to persons certified as 
technicians, emissions to the atmosphere are decreased. The impact on 
small businesses and governments would be negligible, since persons can 
become certified if the EPA determination is a full restriction. Most 
businesses and governments will have at least one certified technician 
on board.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  358 Refrigeration and Service Industry Machinery; 52 
Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers

Additional Information: SAN No. 3673.

Agency Contact: Mavis Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Mail 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9737
Fax: 202 233-9577

RIN: 2060-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________

3663. SUPPLEMENTAL RULE TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PRODUCTS MADE WITH HCFCS 
TO BEAR WARNING LABEL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq, section 611

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA has been petitioned by Friends of the Earth to expand our 
labeling requirements to include products containing or manufactured 
with HCFCs. We are bound by statute to respond by 180 days (mid-May). 
If EPA grants the petition, the proposed rulemaking will be the 
response.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3640.
Deadline is based on the statutory 180-day response time to petitions.

Agency Contact: Mavis Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6205J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9737

RIN: 2060-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________

3664.  UPDATE OF THE ACCEPTABLITY LIST UNDER THE 
SIGNIFICANCE NEW ALTERNATIVES POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7414, 7601, 7671 / Clean Air Act section 612

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 9 and 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 612 of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to identify 
alternatives to Class I and II ozone depleting substances and to 
publish lists of acceptable and unacceptable substitutes. Producers of 
substitutes must notify EPA at least 90 days before alternatives are 
introduced into interstate commerce. Unlike acceptable alternatives 
(see Notices), substitutes which are deemed by EPA to be unacceptable 
or acceptable subject to use restrictions must go through notice and 
comment rulemaking. Substitute lists are updated intermittently 
depending on the volume of notifications.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/16/92                     57 FR 1984
NPRM                            05/12/93                    58 FR 28094
Final Rule                      03/18/94                    59 FR 13044
Notice - 1                      08/26/94                    59 FR 44240
NPRM - 1                        09/26/94                    59 FR 49108
Notice - 2                      01/13/95                     60 FR 3318
Final Rule - 1                  06/13/95                    60 FR 31092
Notice - 3                      07/28/95                    60 FR 38729
NPRM - 2                        10/02/95                    60 FR 51383
Notice - 4                      10/00/95
NPRM - 3                        11/00/95
Final Action - 2                12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3525 (generic)

Agency Contact: Sally Rand, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6205J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9739

RIN: 2060-AG12
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3665. COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE MONITORING PROGRAM (PREVIOUSLY ENHANCED 
MONITORING PROGRAM)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 126 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________

3666. LOCOMOTIVE EMISSION STANDARDS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7547

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1995.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require EPA to 
promulgate emission standards for railroad locomotives. It is likely 
that railroad locomotives are significant contributors of pollution in 
some areas of the country for some pollutants. This rulemaking may 
allow for uniform control of locomotive emissions on the national 
level.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/96
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2961.

Agency Contact: Peter Huthchins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-8340

RIN: 2060-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________

3667. ACID RAIN OPT-IN REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549; Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, title 
IV

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 74

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 15, 1992.

Abstract: Section 410 of the Clean Air Act Amendments allows sources 
not affected by Title IV to ``opt-in'' to the Title IV Acid Rain SO2 
Allowance Trading Program. The regulation will provide the necessary 
procedures for sources other than electric utility generators to opt 
into the Acid Rain Program.

Timetable:

Combustion Sources  NPRM 09/24/93 (58 FR 50088)  Final 11/00/95

Process Sources  NPRM 12/00/95  Final 12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 3009/3357.

Agency Contact: Adam Klinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6204J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9122

RIN: 2060-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________

3668. FEDERAL OPERATING PERMIT RULES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, title V

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Title V of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires EPA 
to promulgate regulations setting forth requirements for States to 
develop and implement operating permits programs for major stationary 
sources of air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act. These 
regulations were promulgated on July 21, 1992 (57 FR 32250). Title V 
also requires EPA to establish a federal permit program where States 
fail to submit an appropriate State program, fail to adequately 
implement an approved program, or fail to issue good Title V permits to 
individual sources. These regulations also address issuance of permits 
to outer continental shelf sources, acid rain sources and sources 
located on Tribal lands. This program is established by regulation 
promulgated in this notice. EPA will approve applications and issue 
Federal operating permits, as well as enforce the program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/27/95                    60 FR 20804
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3369.

Agency Contact: Candace Carraway, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (MD-12), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3189

RIN: 2060-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________

3669. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: CERTIFICATION 
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT CONTROL GASOLINE ADDITIVES

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, March 29, 1996.
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1992.
Other, Judicial, October 15, 1994, Consent decree for interimprogram.
Final, Judicial, June 30, 1995, Consent decree for full program.

Abstract: Section 211(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990 
requires all gasoline sold to the consumer in the United States 
beginning January 1, 1995 to contain additives to control the formation 
of motor vehicle engine and fuel system deposits. To accomplish the 
statute's objectives, EPA proposed a detergent additive certification 
program which would require testing to demonstrate the effective 
performance and proper concentration of detergent additives in 
gasoline. The certification tests were to be vehicle-based test 
procedures already in use by industry and (at time of the proposal) in 
the process of being standardized by the American Society for testing 
and Materials (ASTM). To meet the statute's January 1, 1995 
implementation date, while providing sufficient time for finalization 
of the ASTM test procedures as well as adequate lead time for industry 
to comply with the certification test requirements, EPA decided to 
finalize the detergent additive program in two phases. Accordingly, an 
interim program was finalized in October, 1994, and went into effect on 
January 1, 1995. The interim program requires all gasoline to contain 
effective deposit control additives but does not include specific 
testing and performance requirements. The final rule currently under 
development will implement detergent additive certification testing and 
performance standards, and is anticipated to become effective April 1, 
1997.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/93                    58 FR 64213
Interim Final Rule              11/01/94                    59 FR 54678
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Sectors Affected:  291 Petroleum Refining; 421 Trucking and Courier 
Services, Except Air; 554 Gasoline Service Stations; 289 Miscellaneous 
Chemical Products

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3018.

Agency Contact: Jeffery A. Herzog, U.S. EPA (SRPB), Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 
48105-2425
Phone: 313 668-4227
Fax: 313 741-7816

RIN: 2060-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________

3670. REGULATIONS GOVERNING AWARDS UNDER SECTION 113(F) OF THE 
CLEAN AIR ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7413(f)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act granted to the 
Administrator authority to pay an award to any person who furnishes 
information or services which lead to a criminal conviction or a civil 
penalty for any violation of Title I, III, IV, V, or VI of the Act 
enforced under section 113. Section 113(f) authorizes the Administrator 
to prescribe, by regulation, additional criteria for eligibility for 
such an award. EPA intends that the rule set forth such additional 
criteria. The rule also describes criteria for assessing the value of 
information and services when considering paying an award, and what is 
needed to adequately petition the Administrator for consideration of 
payment. The rule will also address confidentiality matters; some 
citizens provide information or services on a confidential basis. 
Furthermore, to implement the goal of the program, the rule will 
provide direction for providing information or services to the Agency.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/94                    59 FR 22795
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2939.

Agency Contact: Cary Secrest, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2242-A), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8661

RIN: 2060-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________

3671. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS--ONBOARD 
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes requirements for checking onboard 
diagnostic systems as part of the Inspection/Maintenance program 
pursuant to Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. This action will 
establish test procedures and State Implementation Plan requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/95                    60 FR 43092
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3264.

Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney, Chief, Inspection Maintenance 
Section, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565 
Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4456

RIN: 2060-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________

3672. NESHAPS PERTAINING TO FACILITIES OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL 
NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS LICENSED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 
(NRC) OR BY NRC AGREEMENT STATES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7607(d)(7)(B)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 61 subpart I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with section 112(d)(9) of the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990 (CAAA), EPA is considering whether or not to issue a 
final rule to rescind Subpart I of 40 CFR Part 61, as it applies to 
facilities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or NRC 
Agreement States which are not engaged in the generation of nuclear 
power (57 FR 56877, December 1, 1992). Section 112(d)(9) gives EPA the 
authority to decline to regulate NRC-licensees after the Administrator 
makes a determination, by rule, and in consultation with the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission (NRC), that the regulatory program established by 
the NRC pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act provides an ample margin of 
safety to protect the public health. Several issues have arisen since 
EPA issued the proposal rescission which must be resolved before EPA 
can make the requisite legal finding pursuant to Section 112(d)(9). EPA 
has decided that it will not issue the final rescission until after 
NRC's program is strengthened and provides an ample margin of safety to 
protect the public health.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3146.

Agency Contact: Gale Bonanno, Attorney Advisor, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., ORIA - 6602J, 
Washington, DC 20460, 202-233-9219 or
Phone: 202 233-9773

RIN: 2060-AE39
_______________________________________________________________________

3673. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Priority:  Other Significant
Legal Authority:  CAA 202(m)
CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would define service information to be made 
available to the automotive aftermarket. This information is necessary 
to repair and service automobiles.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Sectors Affected:  371 Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment; 754 
Automotive Services, Except Repair
Additional Information: SAN No. 3457.
Agency Contact: Cheryl Adelman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4434
RIN: 2060-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________

3674. NSPS: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY - 
WASTEWATER

Priority:  Other Significant
Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, August 31, 1994.
Abstract: This rule will develop a new source performance standard to 
control air emissions of volatile organic compounds from wastewater 
treatment operations at the synthetic chemical manufacturing industry.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/94                    59 FR 46780
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected:  28 Chemicals and Allied Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3380.
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 2711
Phone: 919 541-0884

RIN: 2060-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________

3675. ADDITION OF METHODS 204, 204A - 204F FOR MEASUREMENT OF VOC 
EMISSIONS FROM STATIONARY SOURCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7410

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) fix up 
rule requires States to adopt enforceable VOC rules. An accurate 
technique for determining capture efficiency (CE) had not been 
available in the past. This action would add seven methods to determine 
VOC emissions from stationary sources. These methods can be used to 
determine CE when used in various combinations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/95                    60 FR 39297
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3506.

Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Source Characterization Group A (MD-19), Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1064

RIN: 2060-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________

3676. METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS - THE ADDITION 
OF METHODS 203A, 203B, AND 203C TO APPENDIX M OF PART 51

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401(b)(1); 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7470 to 7479; 
42 USC 7501 to 7508; 42 USC 7601(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking adds Test Methods 203A, 203B, and 203C to 40 
CFR Part 51, Appendix M (entitled ``Example Test Methods for State 
Implementation Plans''). These methods describe procedures for 
estimating the opacity of visible emissions. States have requested that 
EPA promulgate these methods so that they can use them in State 
Implementation Plans in enforcing visible emissions regulations from 
Stationary Sources.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/93                    51 FR 61639
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2915.

Agency Contact: Roy Huntley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-14), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1060

RIN: 2060-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________

3677. REVISION OF EPA'S RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 96-295,sec304; EO 12777

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Radiological 
Emergency Response Plan (RERP) establishes a framework for timely, 
coordinated EPA action to protect public health and safety and the 
environment in response to a peacetime radiological incident. The 
original EPA RERP was approved in 1986. This new revision updates 
authorities, responsibilities, capabilities, and procedures for 
implementing effective radiological emergency response actions by EPA 
Offices. The RERP presents the EPA organizational structure and concept 
of operations for responding to radiological incidents as a participant 
in a Federal multi-agency response using the Federal Radiological 
Emergency Response Plan (FRERP) and the Federal Response Plan (FRP), 
and independently using the National Oil and Hazardous Substances 
Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). This revision incorporates recent 
changes to the FRERP and NCP, and many other policy updates. In short, 
this revision ensures that EPA maintains a comprehensive strategy to 
provide organized, effective assistance to State
and local governments in the event of a radiological emergency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Availability          09/30/95
Revise Radiological Emergency 
Response Plan                   06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3638.

Agency Contact: Jonathan D. Edwards, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, 401 M St SW Mailcode 6602J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9366

RIN: 2060-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________

3678. NSPS APPENDIX A - REFERENCE METHODS; AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 
FOR THE DETERMINATION OF VOLATILE MATTER CONTENTS, WATER CONTENT, 
DENSITY, VOLUME AND WEIGHT SOLIDS OF SURFACE COATINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7410

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would remedy the present in efficiencies in 
Method 24 with respect to ultraviolet radiation cured coatings by 
making the appropriate additions and revisions to this method.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/09/95                     60 FR 2369
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 
SAN No. 3419

Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Research Triange 
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1064

RIN: 2060-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________

3679.  AMBIENT AIR QUALITY SURVEILLANCE, RECENSION OF NAMS 
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7409; 42 USC 7601(a); 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 
7613; 42 USC 7619; 1857G(a) Sec. 15(c)(2)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 50G; 40 CFR 53; 40 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Because of the success in the reduction of ambient lead 
levels due to the elimination of lead in gasoline and the shift towards 
focusing on point sources, the Office of Air Quality Planning and 
Standards (OAQPS) is revising the Part 58 Air Monitoring Regulations 
for Lead which would allow lead national ambient monitoring stations 
(NAMS) monitors to be discontinued. At the same time monitoring around 
point sources will be encouraged, for sources with emissions greater 
than 5 tons/year. This action is at the direct request of numerous 
State and local agencies whose NAMS lead monitors are recording values 
at the minimum detectable (MDL) of the methodology. Since small point 
sources are so variable in their emissions/impacts, that to prevent 
over-estimating ambient lead levels, complete sampling coverage is 
recommended. Complete sampling is defined as continuous or daily 
sampling. To provide complete everyday sampling at lead point sources 
at the same relative cost as the current procedure (one sample every 6 
days followed by individual filter analysis), the regulation will be 
modified to allow: (1)use 2 or 3 high- volume samplers at each 
location; (2)sample for 48 instead of 24 hours; (3)use a convenient 
continuous sampling schedule, i.e., noon-to-noon or 9a.m.-9a.m., etc.; 
(4) follow the AREAL approved procedure for compositing up to 8 filters 
in a single analysis; and (5) report monthly averages which will be 
averaged together to produce the quarterly concentration to compare 
with the standard. This rule serves as both a regulation and as a 
guideline for State and local agencies in establishing and maintaining 
their ambient air monitoring networks. Much of the language within this 
rule has not changed since it was originally written in 1979, with a 
few exception. Because this rule provides guidance as well as 
regulatory requirements, there are several sections of text that should 
be updated to reflect current ambient air monitoring information and 
references.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3650.

Agency Contact: Neil Berg, Jr., Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Monitoring and Quality Assurance Group, MD-14, Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5520
Fax: 919 541-1903

RIN: 2060-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________

3680.  REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS 
- EXCLUSION OF HFC 4310ME AND HCFC 225 CA AND CB

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 to 7671q

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 51.100(s)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The definition of volatile organic compound (VOC) at 40 CFR 
51.100(s) is being revised to add HFC 43-10me and HCFC 225ca and cb to 
the list of compounds having negligible photochemical reactivity. This 
will have the effect of removing these compounds from regulation as 
VOC.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3745.

Agency Contact: William Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-15, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824

RIN: 2060-AG24
_______________________________________________________________________

3681.  REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC 
COMPOUND - EXCLUSION OF PERCHLOROETHYLENE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 to 7671q

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.100(s)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The definition of volatile organic compound (VOC) at 40 CFR 
51.100(s) is being revised to add perchloroethylene to the list of 
compounds having negligible photochemical reactivity. This will have 
the effect of removing perchloreothylene from regulation as a VOC.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/92                    57 FR 48490
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  721 Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3306.

Agency Contact: William Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, SE., 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245

RIN: 2060-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________

3682. REVISIONS TO PART 35, SUBPART A SECTION 105 AIR GRANT 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 105

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 35, subpart A

Legal Deadline: None
In order to assure that state, local, and tribal agencies are still 
eligible to receive a section 105 air grant in FY 1995, the interim 
final rule must be in place before October 1, 1994.

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to revise the current air grant 
regulations contained in 40 CFR 35, subpart A, so that they are 
consistent to the changes made to section 105 as a result of enactment 
of the 1990 Clean Air Act. The Act also directed EPA to reexamine and 
revise, as necessary, certain aspects of the air grant cost-sharing 
relationship that must now be revised to reflect the impact of: (1) the 
Title V permit fee provisions contained in 40 CFR 20 and (2) a recent 
OGC opinion prohibiting the use of Title V fees to help meet the 
nonfederal contribution requirements of the section 105 air grant 
program. This revision includes the introduction of a provision to 
allow recipients to receive (upon demonstration to, and approval by, 
the Administrator) a waiver from certain cost-sharing requirements for 
a limited time.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3446.

Agency Contact: William Houck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1754

RIN: 2060-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________

3683. INDIAN TRIBES: AIR QUALITY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7405/CAA 105

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 35

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 15, 1992.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act of 1990 requires EPA to promulgate 
regulations identifying those provisions of the CAA for which it is 
appropriate to treat tribes in the same manner as States. For the 
provisions specified, a Tribe may develop and implement one or more of 
its own air quality programs. In addition to specifying the CAA 
provisions for which it is appropriate to treat Tribes in the same 
manner as States, the rule also establishes the requirements that 
Indian Tribes must meet if they choose to seek such treatment, and 
provides for awards of Federal financial assistance to the Tribes.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/25/94                    59 FR 43956
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3087.

Agency Contact: Christine Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Mail Code 6102, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6584

RIN: 2060-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________

3684. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (REVIEW)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 127 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________

3685. NSPS: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7411/CAA 111

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to develop standards for 
regulating non-methane organic compounds (NMOC) emissions from new and 
modified municpal solid waste (MSW) landfills under Section 111(b). 
Section 111(d) requires States to develop emission standards for 
existing landfills based on EPA guidelines. The intended effect of the 
standards and guidelines is to require certain municipal solid waste 
landfills to control emissions to the level achievable by the best 
demonstrated system of continuous emission reduction, considering 
costs, nonair quality health, and environmental and energy impacts.
EPA is working with landfill owners and operators, including local 
governments and private owners,, to produce a regulation based on 
common-sensee techniques, providing maximum flexibility for owners and 
operators, and achieving the desired emissions reductions in the most 
cost-effective way. The rule focuses on only the largest soures of 
emissions, thereby avoiding regulation of small landfills where 
controls would be inefficient and onerous. The rule also provides 
complete flexibility to design a control system based on the 
particular, seite-specific conditions at each landfill.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/30/91                    56 FR 24468
Notice of Availability          06/21/93                    58 FR 33790
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2535.

Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421

RIN: 2060-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________

3686. MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATORS (MWI)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 128 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________

3687. NSPS: MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION--PHASE II AND PHASE III, 
INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL WASTE INCINERATORS, AND OTHER SOLID WASTE 
INCINERATORS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 129 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________

3688. NESHAP: ASBESTOS PROCESSING (DELISTING)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7412/CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, January 15, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
November 15, 1995.

Abstract: The asbestos processing source category was listed as an area 
source to be regulated under the Clean Air Act (57 FR 31590). The 
purpose of this action was to determine whether additional regulation 
of the asbestos processing source category was needed, and, if needed, 
to develop maximum achievable control technology (MACT) or generally 
achievable control technology (GACT) standards for the asbestos 
processing source category. This source category is comprised of the 
milling, manufacturing, and fabrication subcategories of the asbestos 
NESHAP (40 CFR 61). Pollutants to be regulated include asbestos and 
other HAPs emitted in major amounts by these subcategories. On the 
basis of new information received during the information collection 
process, OAR has proposed to remove this source category from the list 
of source categories to be regulated under section 112. Information on 
this proposed action can be found in 60 FR 4624.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/24/95                     60 FR 4624
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2892.

Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild-Zapata, Environmental Protection 
Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and 
Standards, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5167

RIN: 2060-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________

3689. GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 112(G)--
MODIFICATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112(g)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 1992.

Abstract: Guidance in the form of a rulemaking is being developed in 
accordance with the requirements of section 112(g) of the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990 for modified, constructed and reconstructed major 
sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). This regulatory document 
will include guidance for the following: minimum elements that must be 
contained in state rules for implementing section 112(g); a ranking for 
determinations of offsets; case-by-case MACT determinations that apply 
to constructed and reconstructed major sources or to existing sources 
which cannot offset emission increases above de minimis levels.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/94                    59 FR 15504
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2932.

Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-12), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0102

RIN: 2060-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________

3690. NESHAP FOR WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
November 15, 1995.

Abstract: This regulation would control emissions of hazardous air 
pollutants from wood furniture manufacturing plants. The Agency has 
negotiated a framework upon which the proposed rule is based using a 
Federal Advisory Committee. The preamble to the proposed rule announced 
that EPA has also negotiated a framework for ``reasonably available 
control technology'' for volatile organic compounds (VOC) concurrently 
with the NESHAP. That information will be published separately in a 
Control Techniques Guideline (CTG). The preamble also announced a 
proposed test method for the NESHAP for this industry and solicited 
comments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62652
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2965.

Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711
Phone: 919 541-0283

RIN: 2060-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________

3691. NESHAP: PRINTING/PUBLISHING INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, March 1, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial, March 15, 1996.

Abstract: This regulation will control hazardous air pollutant 
emissions from publication rotogravure, package/product rotogravure, 
and wide-web flexographic printing facilities.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/95                    60 FR 13664
Correction Notice               04/03/95                    60 FR 16920
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3077.

Agency Contact: David Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0859

RIN: 2060-AD95
_______________________________________________________________________

3692. NESHAP: POLYMERS AND RESINS, GROUP I

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994.

Abstract: The regulation under development would control emissions of 
hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from the manufacture of butyl rubber, 
epichlorohydrin elastomer, ethylene propylene rubber, Hypalon (TM), 
neoprene, nitrite butadiene rubber, polybutadiene rubber, polysulfide 
rubber and styrene butadiene rubber and latex. Emissions from process 
vents, equipment leaks, wastewater and storage will be addressed by 
this regulation for both new and existing sources.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/95                    60 FR 30801
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3166.

Agency Contact: Leslie Evans, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5410

RIN: 2060-AD96
_______________________________________________________________________

3693. NESHAP: SURFACE COATING OPERATIONS IN SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP 
REPAIR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
November 15, 1995.

Abstract: This regulation would control emissions of hazardous air 
pollutants from shipbuilding and ship repair operations related to 
painting. The preamble to the proposed regulation also announced 
proposed limits for volatile organic compounds that represent best 
available control measures (BACM), a requirement of section 183(b)(4) 
of the act. The final regulation will not include a reference to, BACM. 
A separate concurrent notice will be issued instead.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62681
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3074.

Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2379

RIN: 2060-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________

3694. NESHAP FOR OFF-SITE WASTE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, November 15, 1995.

Abstract: This rule (formerly titled ``Solid Waste Treatment, Storage, 
and Disposal Facilities'') will specify maximum achievable control 
technology (MACT) for facilities that treat, store, dispose of, 
recycle, recover and/or refine waste and recoverable materials received 
from off-site. These facilities include commercial waste treatment 
facilities, used oil refining, solvent recovery plants, and waste 
transfer stations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/20/93                    58 FR 66336
NPRM                            10/13/94                    59 FR 51913
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3159.

Agency Contact: Michele Aston, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5032

RIN: 2060-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________

3695. NESHAP: POLYMERS AND RESINS, GROUP IV

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, March 15, 1995. Final, Judicial, March 
15, 1996.

Abstract: This action will control emissions of hazardous air 
pollutants (HAPs) from the manufacturer of Acrylonitrile Butadiene 
Styrene (ABS) Resin, Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) Resin, Methyl 
Methacrylate Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (MABS) Resin, Methyl 
Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene (MBS) Resin, Polystyrene, Poly (ethylene 
terephthalate) (PET) Resin, and Nitrile Resin Production. Emissions 
from process vents, equipment leaks, wastewater and storage will be 
addressed by this regulation for both new and existing sources.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/95                    60 FR 16090
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3187.

Agency Contact: Leslie Evans, Environmental Engineer, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5410

RIN: 2060-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________

3696. NESHAP--CYANIDE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: Cyanide compounds are among the pollutants listed as 
hazardous air pollutants in Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments 
of 1990. As a consequence, the EPA has determined that sources that 
manufacture cyanide compounds may reasonable be anticipated to emit 
cyanide compounds in quantities sufficient to qualify them as major 
sources. Three source categories that either produce hydrogen cyanide 
or use it in the production of other chemicals, specifically cyanuric 
chloride and sodium cyanide, are on the initial list of HAP emitting 
source categories selected for regulation. The results of an initial 
assessment of the three source categories conducted by the Agency 
indicated that the facilities comprising each of the three source 
categories qualify as SOCMI sources. An interim final notice will be 
prepared proposing the addition of the cyanide chemical manufacturing 
source categories to the list of SOCMI processes to be regulated under 
the Hazardous Organic NESHAP.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3341.

Agency Contact: Philip B. Mulrine, Environmental Engineer, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/ISB, Research Triangle Park, NC 
27711
Phone: 919 541-5289

RIN: 2060-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________

3697. AMENDMENTS TO PARTS 63 AND 70 TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR 
DETERMINING POTENTIAL TO EMIT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under authority of sections 112 and 114 of the Clean Air Act 
(Act) Amendments of 1990, provisions are being developed to enable 
stationary sources to establish federally enforceable controls to limit 
the ``potential to emit'' hazardous air pollutants (HAP). These 
provisions would help sources determine whether they are subject to new 
Federal air toxics regulations under section 112 and permitting 
requirements under title V of the Act that apply to sources with the 
potential to emit air pollutants above a certain threshold. In addition 
these regulations include provisions that would provide relief to small 
sources of air pollutants.
This action proposes to amend regulations already established to 
implement the new Federal air toxics program under section 112, 
including the General Provisions, and the Federal operating permit 
program under title V.
This action resulted from splitting of RINs 2060-AC98
In addition, the interim final rule would provide new mechanisms for 
establishing permanent, federally enforceable limits on a source-
specific basis through State rules or programs that are approved by the 
EPA for this purpose. This rule would: streamline the process for 
sources to receive approval of emission controls as federally 
enforceable; reduce the recordkeeping, reporting, and other compliance 
burdens on section 112 affected sources; and avoid overregulation of 
facilities that are not true ``major sources'' of HAPs.
The provisions for determining potential to emit would amend 
regulations already established to implement the new Federal air toxics 
program under section 112, including the General Provisions.
This action resulted from splitting of RINs 2060-AC98 and 2060-2918.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3479.

Agency Contact: Tim Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 2771
Phone: 919 541-4718

RIN: 2060-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________

3698. FIELD CITATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7413(d)/CAAA 113(d)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments gives EPA the authority to issue 
on-the-spot field citations for minor violations of the Clean Air Act, 
with penalties of up to $5,000 per day of violation. Section 113(d) of 
the Act requires the field citation program to be implemented through 
regulations which provide the informal hearing procedures. These 
hearing procedures are not required to be as rigorous as those imposed 
by the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), but nevertheless must 
provide due process. Agency guidance providing appropriate penalties 
for specific minor violations will be prepared for EPA employees and 
made available to the regulated community. Training on the issuance of 
field citations will also be developed.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/94                    59 FR 22776
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 2937.

Agency Contact: Jane Engert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (EN-341W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8677

RIN: 2060-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________

3699. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) AND EMISSION 
GUIDELINES FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE INCINERATORS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 129

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 1993. NPRM, Judicial, 
March 1, 1996. Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
March 1, 1997. Other, Judicial, December 20, 1994.
:ANPRM

Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air Act Amendments requires the 
Agency to finalize New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission 
Guidelines (EG) for Industrial and Commercial Waste Incinerators 
(ICWIs). The Agency is under court order to propose NSPS and EG by 
March 1, 1996 and finalize by March 1, 1997. The Agency has little 
information on what ICWI sources may be or where they are located. The 
Agency believes that most incinerators basically operate the same and 
that the controls for most incinerators are similar. Therefore, unless 
information is received that leads to consideration of alternative 
limits, the EPA anticipates using data and information used to develop 
the Municipal Waste Combustor NSPS and EG to develop the NSPS and EG 
for ICWIs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM Comment Period End        12/28/94                    59 FR 66850
Final Action                    03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3613.

Agency Contact: George Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1549

RIN: 2060-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________

3700. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING TRANSPORTATION 
CONFORMITY IN ATTAINMENT AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7521(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, November 7, 1995.

Abstract: This rule would require that transportation plans, programs, 
and projects funded or approved under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal 
Transit Act be found to conform to the State Implementation Plan in 
certain attainment areas. The concurrence of the Department of 
Transportation will be required. The preamble to the transportation 
conformity final rule (which applies to nonattainment and maintenance 
areas), published November 24, 1993, announced EPA's intent to propose 
conformity requirements for urbanized attainment areas which have 
exceeded 85% of the ozone, CO, NO2, PM-10 annual, or PM-10 24-hr 
standard. Among other things, this rule would act as a planning tool 
for areas experiencing growth in their ambient air quality levels so 
that they can design their transportation activities in ways that will 
ensure that the areas remain in attainment of the national standard.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3459.

Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4441

RIN: 2060-AE90
_______________________________________________________________________

3701. CONTROL TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES (CTG)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, sec 183(a)

CFR Citation:  Not applicable

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 1993.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act required EPA to issue control technology 
guidelines (CTG's) for 13, including two specifically named, source 
categories by November 15, 1993. The CTG's address volatile organic 
compounds (VOC) that are precursors to ozone formation. A CTG covering 
two of the source categories - chemical plant distillation and reactor 
process vents - was published by that date. Meanwhile, the States were 
required to develop rules for the CTG source categories by November 15, 
1994. The EPA decided to issue Alternative Control Techniques (ACT) 
documents for the remaining source categories to help the States. ACT's 
differ from CTG's in that they are information documents only; they do 
not contain recommended control levels. ACT's were issued for volatile 
organic liquid storage, batch operations, wastewater operations, 
cleanup solvents, lithographic printing, coating of plastic parts, 
shipbuilding and repair coating operations, wood furniture coatings, 
and autobody refinishing. In addition, hazardous air pollutant rules 
are being developed for three of the CTG source categories under 
Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. These three source categories are 
aerospace manufacture, wood furniture manufacture, and shipbuilding and 
repair. CTG-related requirements are being addressed in concert with 
these hazardous air pollutant rulemakings. EPA also plans to write a 
national rule to limit the amount of VOC contained in coatings sold to 
autobody refinishing shops.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Notice and Document 
(Shipbuilding)                  11/00/95
Final Notice and Document 
(Aerospace)                     03/00/96
Final Notice and Document (Wood 
Furniture)                      03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3029: Aerospace SAN 3728; Shipbuilding 
SAN 3729; Wood Furniture SAN 3730

Agency Contact: Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5605

RIN: 2060-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

3702. OPEN-MARKET TRADING RULE FOR OZONE PRECURSORS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 130 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________

3703. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS: REVISION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE OF 
ENGINE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH EXTINGUISHING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR 
LIGHT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7521/CAA 202(m)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) final rulemaking 
section 86.094-17(d), requires that, ``If a malfunction has previously 
been detected, the MIL may be extinguished if the malfunction does not 
reoccur during three subsequent sequential trips during which engine 
speed is within 375 rpm, engine load is within 10 percent, and the 
engine's warm-up status is the same as that under which the malfunction 
was first detected, and no new malfunctions have been detected.'' 
California has adopted the same requirement, but has limited its 
applicability to fuel system and engine misfire malfunctions while the 
federal requirement applies to all malfunctions. California allows MIL 
illumination associated with all other malfunctions to be extinguished 
after undergoing three subsequent trips without recurrence of the 
malfunction regardless of undergoing similar engine conditions. In the 
interest of minimizing the differences between Federal OBD and 
California OBD II requirements, and because recent information made 
available to the Agency suggests that limiting similar conditions data 
storage to misfire and fuel system malfunctions is most appropriate, we 
intend to issue this rulemaking to require the same similar conditions 
data storage as required by the OBD II rulemaking.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3541.

Agency Contact: Todd Sherwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4405

RIN: 2060-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________

3704. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE IMPORTATION OF 
NONCONFORMING VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7522/CAA 203; 42 USC 7525/CAA 206; 42 USC 
7541/CAA 207; 42 USC 7542/CAA 208; 42 USC 7601/CAA 301; 42 USC 7522/CAA 
203; 42 USC 7550/CAA 216; 42 USC 7601/CAA 301

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 40 CFR part 85, 
Subpart P to allow entry into the U.S. of vehicles which are originally 
sold in Canada and which are identical to their U.S. counterparts, 
without obtaining a certificate of conformity from EPA. This action is 
in response to a petition for review of import rules. The final rule 
also addresses certain other issues in part 85, subpart P and subpart 
R, including: 1) formalizing a longstanding EPA policy regarding the 
importation of owned vehicles that are proven to be identical to a 
vehicle certified for sale in the U.S., 2) establishing new emission 
standards applicable to imported nonconforming vehicles, 3) clarifying 
the regulatory language that concerns exclusions and exemptions from 
meeting Federal emission requirements, and 4) providing several minor 
clarifications to the existing regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/94                    59 FR 13912
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2665.

Agency Contact: Len Lazarus, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6405-J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9281

RIN: 2060-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________

3705. NONCONFORMANCE PENALTIES FOR 1998 MODEL YEAR EMISSION 
STANDARDS FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7525/CAA 206

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86.1105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will address the availability of nonconformance 
penalties (NCPs) and specific upper limits and penalty rates for 1998 
and later emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) and engines 
(HDEs). The availability of NCPs will allow a manufacturer of HDVs and 
HDEs whose vehicle engines fail to conform to certain applicable 
emission standards, but do not exceed designated upper limits, to be 
issued a certificate of conformity upon payment of a monetary penalty. 
The issues involving NCPs, the administration of NCPs, and production 
compliance audits are addressed.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/94                    59 FR 43074
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3097.

Agency Contact: Leo Breton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6405J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9245

RIN: 2060-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________

3706. REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURE FOR EMISSIONS FROM MOTOR 
VEHICLES AND MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 131 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________

3707. REGULATION OF FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: CERTIFICATION 
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT CONTROL ADDITIVES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act 211(1), 211(c), 114

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule implements the certification requirements for 
deposit control additives. The control of engine and fuel supply 
deposits is expected to result in reduced vehicle emissions and 
improved fuel economy.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/93                    58 FR 64213
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  291 Petroleum Refining; 517 Petroleum and Petroleum 
Products; 461 Pipelines, Except Natural Gas; 421 Trucking and Courier 
Services, Except Air; 554 Gasoline Service Stations; 289 Miscellaneous 
Chemical Products

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3597.

Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road, 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4227

RIN: 2060-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________

3708. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR GASOLINE SPARK-IGNITION AND DIESEL 
COMPRESSION-IGNITION MARINE ENGINES

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549, Sec 222; 42 USC 7547

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 91

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
November 22, 1995.

Abstract: This action will implement emission standards and test 
procedures for currently unregulated marine engines. Section 213 of the 
Clean Air Act (CAA) as amended requires the EPA to conduct a study to 
determine whether emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen 
(NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from nonroad engines and 
vehicles contribute to levels of ambient ozone and CO in more than one 
area not in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards 
(NAAQS) for these pollutants. EPA has determined ( 59 FR 31306) that 
emissions from such sources significantly contribute to nonattainment 
of the NAAQS for ozone and CO in more than one area. Since the Agency 
made this positive determination, section 213 requires EPA to 
promulgate regulations that will result in reductions in emissions from 
non-road sources. Consequently, EPA is this proposal to reduce 
emissions from marine engines.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/09/94                    59 FR 55930
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3350.

Agency Contact: Deanne North, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, National Vehicle & Fuel Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road, 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4331

RIN: 2060-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________

3709. ACID RAIN NITROGEN OXIDES CONTROL REGULATION

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549, sec 407; Clean Air Act Amendments of 
1990, Title IV

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 76

Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, May 15, 1992, for Group I boilers.
Final, Judicial, October 31, 1993, for Group I boilers.
NPRM, Statutory, January 1, 1996, for Group II boilers.
Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997, for Group II boilers.

Abstract: This regulatory action establishes NOx emission limitations 
for Phase I tangentially fired and dry bottom wall-fired boilers (Group 
I - Section 407(b)(1)) which must be met by January 1, 1995. Emissions 
limits for all other types of boilers Group II, Section 407(b)(2)), 
including cyclones and wet bottom wall-fired units, will be effective 
in 2000 and will be set in a later rulemaking. Boilers from both groups 
that are listed under Phase II will be subject to their relevant 
emissions limits after 2000. In addition, the rule will determine 
conditions of applications for emission averaging and alternative 
emission limits for both groups of boilers. The final action (59 FR 
13538) on Group I Phase I Boilers was vacated by the U.S. Court of 
Appeals on 11/22/94. An interim final action is expected in April of 
1995.

Timetable:

Group I Phase I Boilers  NPRM 11/25/92 (57 FR 228)  Final Action 03/22/
94 (59 FR 13538)  Interim Final Action 11/00/95

Group I Phase II Boilers  NPRM 01/00/96

Group II Boilers  Final Action 01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 2888.

Agency Contact: Larry Kertcher, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (6204J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9180

RIN: 2060-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Clean Air Act (CAA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3710. ESTABLISHMENT OF LESSER QUANTITY EMISSION RATES FOR HAZARDOUS 
AIR POLLUTANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           00/00/00
NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Amy B. Vasu
Phone: 919 541-0107

RIN: 2060-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________

3711. RADIATION WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97
Final Action                    10/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ambika Bathija
Phone: 202 233-9445

RIN: 2060-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________

3712. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PROCEDURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alan Stout
Phone: 313 741-7805

RIN: 2060-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________

3713.  SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7521(m)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will require manufacturers of automobiles to 
provide necessary information needed to make use of emission control 
diagnostic systems as well as that needed to make emission-related 
diagnosis and repairs to any person engaged in the repairing or 
servicing of motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines. This will allow 
independent service repair garages, individual owners, parts 
manufacturers, etc to have access to emission control information to 
better service automobiles and insure clean air compliance 
requirements.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3741.

Agency Contact: David Dickinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202 233-9256
Fax: 202 233-9596
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________

3714. RADIONUCLIDE MAJOR SOURCE DEFINITION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gale Bonanno
Phone: 202 233-9219

RIN: 2060-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________

3715. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine
Phone: 919 541-2421

RIN: 2060-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________

3716. NESHAP: REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeleine Strum
Phone: 919 541-2383

RIN: 2060-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________

3717. NESHAP: POLYETHER POLYOLS PRODUCTION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard
Phone: 919 541-2380

RIN: 2060-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________

3718. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL PRODUCTION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402

RIN: 2060-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________

3719. NESHAP: PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/15/97
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lalit Banker
Phone: 919 541-5420

RIN: 2060-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________

3720. NESHAP: NYLON 6 PRODUCTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Morris
Phone: 919 541-5416

RIN: 2060-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________

3721.  NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARD FOR HAZARDOUS AIR 
POLLUTANTS FOR PAINT STRIPPER USERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of 
all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants 
(HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the Act and to establish and meet 
dates for promulgation of - emission standards for each of the listed 
categories of HAP emission sources. The standards are to be technology-
based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction 
determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has 
determined that paint stripping operations emits at least one of the 
HAPS listed in Section 112(b) of the Act, specifically methylene 
chloride. As a result, the source category is included on the initial 
list of HAP - emitting categories scheduled for promulgation within ten 
years of enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The purpose 
of this action is to begin a regulatory development program such that 
any emission standards may be promulgated according to the mandated 
schedule. It is unknown now whether this action will impact small 
businesses.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/99
Final Action                    11/15/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3746.

Agency Contact: Vickie Boothe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0164
Fax: 919 541-0072

RIN: 2060-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________

3722.  NESHAP FOR BOAT MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549/CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of hazardous air 
pollutants emitted by the boat manufacturing industry. The most 
abundant pollutant emitted by this industry is styrene, which is listed 
as a hazardous air pollutant in the 1990 Clean Air Act. Styrene is 
classified as a possible human carcinogen. The Agency will study the 
various hazardous air pollutants emitted by the industry and will 
evaluate pollution prevention techniques which can reduce emissions 
from these pollutants. Some of the pollution prevention techniques will 
result in both lower emissions and a cost savings to the manufacturer. 
There are likely many small businesses in the boat manufacturing 
industry, but at this time it is not known how many of these small 
businesses will be subject to the rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  373 Ship and Boat Building and Repairing; 449 
Services Incidental to Water Transportation

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3747.

Agency Contact: Madelein Strum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2383
Fax: 919 541-5689

RIN: 2060-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________

3723.  NESHAP FOR TIRE MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Section 112 of Clean Air Act

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of 
all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants 
(HAPS) listed in Section 112(b) of the Act and to establish and meet 
dates for promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed 
categories of HAP emission sources. The standards are to be technology-
based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction 
determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has 
determined that tire production operations emit at least one of the 
HAPs listed in Section 112(b) of the Act, specifically benzene, hexane, 
and toluene. As a result, the source category is included on the list 
of HAP - emitting categories scheduled for promulgation within 10 years 
of enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The purpose of 
this action is to begin a regulatory development program such that any 
emission standards may be promulgated according to the mandated 
schedule. It is unknown now whether this action will impact small 
businesses.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3749.

Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5624
Fax: 919 541-0942

RIN: 2060-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________

3724.  NESHAP FOR AEROSOL CAN PRODUCTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act required EPA to publish an initial list of 
all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants 
(HAPS) listed in Section 112(b) of the Act and to establish and meet 
dates for promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed 
categories of HAP emission sources. The standards are to be technology-
based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction 
determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has 
determined that the aerosol can production operation emits at least one 
of the HAPs listed in Section 122(b) of the Act, specifically 
chlorinated solvents. As a result, the source category is included on 
the list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for promulgation within 
10 years of enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The 
purpose of this action is to begin a regulatory development program 
such that any emission standards may be promulgated according to the 
mandated schedule. It is unknown now whether this action will impact 
small businesses.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3752.

Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5625
Fax: 919 541-0942

RIN: 2060-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________

3725.  PETROLEUM SOLVENT DRY CLEANERS MACT STANDARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of 
all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants 
(HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act Amendments and to 
establish and meet dates for promulgation of emission standards for 
each of the listed categories of HAP emission sources. The standards 
are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of 
emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. 
The EPA has determined that the petroleum solvent dry cleaning industry 
emits several HAPs listed in Section 112(b) of the Act; these HAPs are: 
chlorobeneze, cumene, ethyl benzene, polycyclic organic matter, 
toluene, and xylene. As a result, the source category is included on 
the initial list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for promulgation 
within 10 years of enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. 
The purpose of this action is to begin a regulatory development program 
such that any emission standards may be promulgated according to the 
mandated schedule. It is anticipated that this action will impact small 
business.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3754.

Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5625
Fax: 919 541-0942

RIN: 2060-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________

3726.  NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EMISSION 
GUIDELINES FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 129

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 requires the Agency 
to promulgate New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission 
Guidelines (EG) for solid waste incinerators. Section 129 specifically 
required the Administrator to publish a schedule for regulating Other 
Solid Waste Incinerators (OSWI). A notice in the Federal Register was 
published on November 2, 1993 that announced that the Administrator 
would promulgate OSWI standards by November 15, 2000. The notice also 
listed what classes of incinerators would be covered by the OSWI 
standards. Because it is believed that these OSWI emit significant 
amounts of air pollution that cause public health and environmental 
problems, the Administrator intends to promulgate the NSPS and EG of 
OSWI in accordance with section 129. Standards will be set for the 
following pollutants: particulate matter, opacity, sulfur dioxide, 
hydrogen chloride, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, lead cadmium, 
mercury, and dioxins and dibenzofurans.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/28/94                    59 FR 66850
NPRM                            12/01/99
Final Action                    12/01/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3751.

Agency Contact: George Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1549
Fax: 919 541-0072

RIN: 2060-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________

3727. ALTERNATIVE TEST PROCEDURE FOR THE VOLUNTARY AFTERMARKET PART 
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 85

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/89                    54 FR 32598
NPRM (Supplemental)             01/30/91                     56 FR 3746
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John L. Wehrly
Phone: 313 668-4286

RIN: 2060-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________

3728. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PRIOR NOTICE OF CITIZEN SUITS BROUGHT 
UNDER SECTION 304 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 54

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/93                     58 FR 7870
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Abdalla
Phone: 202 564-2413

RIN: 2060-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________

3729. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISED GROUP 1, PHASE II, NOX EMISSION 
LIMITATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 76 (Revision)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Tsirigotis
Phone: 202 233-9133

RIN: 2060-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Clean Air Act (CAA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3730. ADDITION OF TEST METHOD 205 TO APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR PART 51

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/30/95                    60 FR 28052

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian
Phone: 919 541-0443

RIN: 2060-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________

3731. NATIONAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS AS 
IT APPLIES TO NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS LICENSED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY 
COMMISSION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 61 supbart I

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/05/95                    60 FR 46206

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Fran Jonesi
Phone: 202 233-9229

RIN: 2060-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________

3732. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: MOBILE AIR-CONDITIONING 
RECOVER-ONLY STANDARD; SUPPLEMENTAL RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart B

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/02/95                    60 FR 21682

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christine Dibble
Phone: 202 233-9147

RIN: 2060-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________

3733. NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) REFORM RULEMAKING

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
2060-AE11.                      09/21/95

RIN: 2060-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________

3734. TEST METHOD 302, APPENDIX M, 40 CFR PART 51

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Agency does not plan 
to develop action.              09/28/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian
Phone: 919 541-0443

RIN: 2060-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________

3735. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS FOR CONTINUOUS 
EMISSIONS MONITORING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 75

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/17/95                    60 FR 26510

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Saile
Phone: 202 233-9156

RIN: 2060-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________

3736. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES--
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE INCINERATORS

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
2060-AF91                       09/27/95

RIN: 2060-AF82
_______________________________________________________________________

3737. AMBIENT AIR-QUALITY SURVEILLANCE SITING CRITERIA FOR OPEN 
PATH ANALYZERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 58

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/06/95                    60 FR 52315

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Ann B. Byrd
Phone: 919 541-5367

RIN: 2060-AF88
_______________________________________________________________________

3738. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES: 
INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL-INSTITUTIONAL STEAM GENERATING UNITS - REVISION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60 subpart D

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/30/95                    60 FR 28061

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George F. Smith
Phone: 919 541-1549

RIN: 2060-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________

3739. NOX EMISSIONS FROM CERTAIN COAL-FIRED UTILITY BOILERS UNDER 
TITLE IV OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 76

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/95                    60 FR 18751

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Tsirigotis
Phone: 202 233-9707

RIN: 2060-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________

3740. REVISED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR QUALITY MODELING 
(SUPPLEMENT C)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR 51.160; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 51 
(app W); 40 CFR 52.21

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/09/95                    60 FR 40465

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Coulter
Phone: 919 541-0832

RIN: 2060-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________

3741. REVISIONS TO THE PERMITS REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE IV OF THE 
CLEAN AIR ACT CONCERNING REDUCED UTILIZATION PLANS AND ALLOWANCE 
SURRENDER FOR REDUCED UTILIZATION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 72.33; 40 CFR 72.43; 40 CFR 72.92

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/11/95                    60 FR 18462

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dwight C. Alpern
Phone: 202 233-9151

RIN: 2060-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________

3742.  TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY AMENDMENTS: TRANSITION TO 
THE CONTROL STRATEGY PERIOD

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7521(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments would extend the time before the conformity 
status of the transportation plan lapses in ozone nonattainment areas 
whose state implementation plans due November 15, 1994, have been found 
incomplete. These amendments would also clarify some ambiguous language 
and make technical corrections which havealready been articulated in 
EPA guidance

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/95                     60 FR 7449
Final Action                    08/07/95                    60 FR 40098

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3610.

Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4441

RIN: 2060-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________

3743. USER FEES FOR RADON PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS RULE - 
AMENDMENT

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
2060-AF40                       09/21/95

RIN: 2060-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________

3744. REVISE CAPTURE EFFICIENCY GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not applicable

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
planned; guidance previously 
released.                       09/29/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell
Phone: 919 541-1064

RIN: 2060-AD84
_______________________________________________________________________

3745. NSPS: STARCH PRODUCTION FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - EPA plans to 
withdraw proposal and will not 
promulgte.                      09/21/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: William H. Maxwell
Phone: 919 541-5430

RIN: 2060-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________

3746. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR COLD-CLEANING OPERATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - EPA plans to 
withdraw proposal and will not 
promulgate.                     09/21/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Dan Brown
Phone: 919 541-5305

RIN: 2060-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________

3747. NSPS: MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATORS

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
2060-AC62.                      09/29/95

RIN: 2060-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________

3748. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINING - OTHER SOURCES NOT DISTINCTLY 
LISTED

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/18/95                    60 FR 43244

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James F. Durham
Phone: 919 541-5672

RIN: 2060-AD94
_______________________________________________________________________

3749. NESHAP FOR THE AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING AND REWORK INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/01/95                    60 FR 45948

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vickie Boothe
Phone: 919 541-5426

RIN: 2060-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________

3750. NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/95                    60 FR 32589

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: George Streit
Phone: 919 541-2364

RIN: 2060-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________

3751. NESHAP: WOOD TREATMENT INDUSTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
planned.                        09/21/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Eugene P. Crumpler
Phone: 919 541-0881

RIN: 2060-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________

3752. NESHAP: COMBUSTION SOURCES IN THE SULFITE PULPING INDUSTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Project was merged 
into the Kraft Pulp Combustion 
NESHAP.                         09/21/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Telander
Phone: 919 541-5427

RIN: 2060-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________

3753. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS: MISCELLANEOUS 
REVISIONS

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
2060-AF95                       09/18/95

RIN: 2060-AF25
_______________________________________________________________________

3754. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY AMENDMENTS: MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/29/95                    60 FR 44762

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant
Phone: 313 668-4441

RIN: 2060-AF95
_______________________________________________________________________

3755. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE FLEXIBILITY AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51 subpart S

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/18/95                    60 FR 48029

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Eugene Tierney
Phone: 313 668-4456

RIN: 2060-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________

3756.  INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE FLEXIBILITY AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 to 7671q/CAA 182

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revises the motor vehicle Inspection/Maintenance 
(I/M) Program Requirements. It creates a less stringent enhanced I/M 
performance standard which allows areas that can meet the 1990 Clean 
Air Act requirements for Reasonable Further Progress and attainment to 
implement an I/M program that falls below the originally promulgated 
enhanced I/M performance standard.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/95                    60 FR 20934
Final Action                    09/18/95                    60 FR 48029

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3623.

Agency Contact: Eugene J.Tierney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Phone: 313 668-4456

RIN: 2060-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________

3757. STANDARDS FOR TANK VESSEL LOADING OPERATIONS

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 90

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/19/95                    60 FR 48388

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: David Markwordt
Phone: 919 541-0837

RIN: 2060-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________

3758. REPORT TO CONGRESS AND PRIORITIZED CATEGORY LIST FOR 
REGULATION OF VOC EMISSIONS FROM CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/23/95                    60 FR 15264

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Bruce Moore
Phone: 919 541-5460

RIN: 2060-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________

3759. AIR POLLUTANT EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SPARK-IGNITED NONROAD 
ENGINES 25 HORSEPOWER AND BELOW - PHASE I

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 90

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/03/95                    60 FR 34582

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Debbie Wood
Phone: 313 741-7900

RIN: 2060-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________

3760. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO 
THE FINAL RULE TO PHASE OUT OZONE-DEPLETING CHEMICALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 84 subpart A

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/10/95                    60 FR 24970

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Land
Phone: 202 233-9185

RIN: 2060-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________

3761. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUPPLEMENTAL RULE TO AMEND 
LEAK REPAIR PROVISIONS, EQUIPMENT STANDARDS AND SCOPE OF CHEMICALS TO BE 
RECYCLED UNDER SECTION 608 OF THE AMENDED CAA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart F

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/95                    60 FR 40420

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg
Phone: 202 233-9729

RIN: 2060-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________

3762. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: DIRECT FINAL RULE 
EXTENDING RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS PAST MAY 15TH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart F

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/95                    60 FR 14608

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger
Phone: 202 233-9149

RIN: 2060-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________

3763. USER FEES FOR RADON PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS RULE - AMENDMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 195; 40 CFR 700 (Revision)

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Technical Amendment to 40 CFR 
Parts 195 and 700               08/14/95                    60 FR 41813

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Long
Phone: 202 233-9433
Fax: 202 233-9652
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
Superfund (CERCLA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3764. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CARBAMATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 96-510, sec 102(a); PL 99-499

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA has listed carbamate waste streams as hazardous wastes 
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). RCRA listed 
wastes, by statute, automatically become hazardous substances under the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
(CERCLA) and are assigned a one pound statutory reportable quantity 
(RQ) unless EPA adjusts them. These substances also become subject to 
reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right 
to Know Act (EPCRA) with a one pound threshold. EPA, in this action, 
will propose RQ adjustments for the carbamates. Most RQ adjustments are 
expected to be greater than one pound. Raising the RQs for these 
substances would decrease the burden on 1) the regulated community for 
complying with the reporting requirements under CERCLA and EPCRA; 2) 
Federal, State, and local authorities for program implementation; and 
3) Federal, State, or local authorities, if they release hazardous 
substances at the RQ level or greater.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3423.

Agency Contact: Jack Arthur, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8732

RIN: 2050-AE12
_______________________________________________________________________

3765. NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST FOR UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE 
SITES: PROPOSED AND FINAL RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9605/CERCLA 105; 42 USC 9605(a)(8)(b)/CERCLA 
105 (a)(8)(B)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 300.425

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the sites included on the 
National Priorities List (NPL) of uncontrolled waste sites in the 
National Contingency Plan (NCP). CERCLA requires that the Agency revise 
the NPL at least annually. Periodic revisions will allow EPA to include 
sites on the NPL with known or threatened hazardous substance releases 
and to delete sites that have been cleaned up.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Proposal 17                08/23/94                    59 FR 43314
Final Action Final 13           12/16/94                    59 FR 65206
NPRM Proposal 18                02/13/95                     60 FR 8212
Final Action Final 14           04/25/95                    60 FR 20330
Final Action (Southern 
Shipbuilding)                   05/26/95                    60 FR 27896
NPRM Proposal 19                10/02/95                    60 FR 51390
NPRM Proposal 20                03/00/96
Final 16                        05/00/96
Final 15  Final Action 09/29/95 (60 FR 50435)

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3439.
Statute provides for an annual update.

Agency Contact: Terry Keidan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5204G), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8852

RIN: 2050-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________

3766. AMENDMENTS TO THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-
KNOW ACT, SECTIONS 302 THROUGH 312

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 99-499

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 355; 40 CFR 370

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal will include a modification to the chemical 
inventory reporting forms under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning 
and Community Right-to-Know Act, as well as modifications to other 
sections (302-312) of the law.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3215.

Agency Contact: John Ferris, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5101)
Phone: 202 260-4043

RIN: 2050-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
Superfund (CERCLA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3767. RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE 
PREVENTION

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 132 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________

3768. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN RADIONUCLIDE 
RELEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9602 to 9604; 42 USC 9615; 33 USC 1321; 33 USC 
1361

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 302.6(c); 40 CFR 355.40(a)(2)(vi)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule affects the requirement in Superfund and the 
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act that facilities 
immediately report to state, local and federal authorities the release 
of a hazardous substances in an amount that equals or exceeds a 
``reportable quantity.'' In 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) set reportable quantities for radionuclides (a category of 
hazardous substances) by regulation. In that same rule, EPA also 
established four exemptions to the general reporting requirement, to 
exclude from it certain releases of naturally occurring radionuclides 
for which the government does not need reports. These exemptions are 
for releases from: (1) large land holdings; (2) disturbances of land 
for purposes other than mining; (3) the dumping of coal and coal ash at 
utility and industrial facilities with coal-fired boilers; and (4) coal 
and ash piles at those facilities.
Later, a court ruled that the Agency had promulgated the four 
exemptions without giving the public opportunity to comment. The Agency 
subsequently provided the opportunity for public notice and comment on 
these exemptions. Based on those comments, the Agency is now seeking 
further comments on the possibility of broadening the exemptions. 
Depending upon the Agency's analysis of comments received, it could 
either reaffirm or modify the exemptions. Modification of the 
exemptions would further reduce the burden on facilities which must 
report, and on the State and local authorities which must receive and 
evaluate reports to determine whether reported releases pose a threat 
to human health and the environment.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/92                    57 FR 56726
Supplemental Notice             08/04/95                    60 FR 40042
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  49 Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services; 16 Heavy 
Construction Other Than Building Construction-Contractors; 01 
Agricultural Production-Crops; 10 Metal Mining; 12 Coal Mining; 14 
Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels; 15 Building 
Construction-General Contractors and Operative Builders; 33 Primary 
Metal Industries; 40 Railroad Transportation; 44 Water Transportation; 
Multiple

Additional Information: SAN No. 3054.

Agency Contact: Jack Arthur, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8732

RIN: 2050-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________

3769. AMENDMENTS TO THE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST UNDER 
SECTION 302 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 99-499/SARA title III

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 355

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is adjusting the reportable quantities (RQs) for 
approximately 230 chemicals on the extremely hazardous substance (EHS) 
list under section 302 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-
to-Know Act. This modification is to make these RQs consistent with the 
methodology under section 103 of the Comprehensisve Environmental 
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA is also 
correcting errors found in studies used to place the chemicals on the 
EHS list. The original list became final in the Federal Register on 
April 22, 1987 (52 FR 13378).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/94                    59 FR 51816
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 3036.

Agency Contact: John Ferris, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4043

RIN: 2050-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
Superfund (CERCLA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3770. REPORTING EXEMPTIONS FOR FEDERALLY-PERMITTED RELEASES OF 
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 117; 40 CFR 302; 40 CFR 355

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/19/88                    53 FR 27268
Supplemental Notice             07/11/89                    54 FR 29306
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jack Arthur
Phone: 703 603-8732

RIN: 2050-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________

3771. DELETION OF SACCHARIN FROM THE LIST OF HAZARDOUS WASTES UNDER 
RCRA AND THE LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES UNDER CERCLA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261.33(f); 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 302.4

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Wanda L. Levine
Phone: 202 260-7458

RIN: 2050-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

3772. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENT FOR RADON-222

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 302

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jack Arthury
Phone: 703 603-8732

RIN: 2050-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________

3773. RESPONSE ACTION CONTRACTOR INDEMNIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Barbara McDonough
Phone: 202 260-6674

RIN: 2050-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
Superfund (CERCLA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3774. DESIGNATION UNDER CERCLA AND REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS 
FOR CLEAN AIR ACT HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS; REPORTABLE QUANTITY 
ADJUSTMENTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 302.4; 40 CFR 117.3; 40 CFR 355

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/12/95                    60 FR 30926

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Jack Arthur
Phone: 703 603-8732

RIN: 2050-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________

3775. AMENDMENT TO THE NCP APPENDIX: OSWER PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACT 
LABORATORY PROGRAM (CLP) INVESTIGATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 300

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
planned                         09/05/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hans Crump
Phone: 703 603-8821

RIN: 2050-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage
General
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3776. FINAL GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  None. This rule is for guidance only.

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency will use these guidelines to evaluate suspect 
carcinogens in line with the policies and procedures established in the 
statutes administered by the EPA. These guidelines revise and replace 
EPA Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment published at 51 FR 33992, 
September 24, 1986. These guidelines provide EPA staff and decision-
makers with the directions and perspectives necessary to develop and 
use risk assessments. The guidelines also provide the general public 
with basic information about the Agency's approaches to risk 
assessment.
To develop guidelines the Agency must find a balance between 
consistency and innovation. Consistent risk assessments provide 
consistent bases to support regulatory decision-making. On other hand, 
innovation is necessary so the Agency will base its decisions on 
current scientific thinking. In balancing these and other science 
policies, the Agency relies on input from the general scientific 
community through established scientific peer review processes. The 
guidelines incorporate basic principles and science policies based on 
evaluation of the currently available information. The revisions place 
increased emphasis on the role of carcinogenic mechanisms in risk 
assessment and clearer explication of underlying assumptions in risk 
assessment.
These Guidelines will have minimal to no impact on small businesses or 
state, local, and tribal governments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/27/86                    51 FR 33992
Reproposal                      10/00/95
Implementation Policy           04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3671.

Agency Contact: William P. Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Research and Development, Risk Assessment Forum (8101), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743

RIN: 2080-AA06
_______________________________________________________________________

3777. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  None. This rule is for guidance only.

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed Guideline for Ecological Risk Assessment is 
intended to guide Agency evaluations of ecological risks in line with 
the policies and procedures established in the statutes administered by 
EPA. These Guidelines set forth principles and procedures to guide EPA 
scientists in the conduct of Agency risk assessments and to inform 
Agency decision makers and the public about these procedures. In 
particular, the Guidelines expand on the general ecological risk 
assessment process described in the Agency report''Framework for 
Ecological Risk Assessment,'' (EPA/630/R-92/001) and covers a broad 
range of ecological concerns. The Guideline stresses the need for sound 
initial planning of the ecological risk assessment as well as 
appropriate characterization of the risks, including identification of 
the major assumptions, uncertainties, and limitations of the 
assessment.
These guidelines will have minimal to no impact on small businesses or 
state, local and tribal governments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3670.

Agency Contact: William P. Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Research and Development, Risk Assessment Forum (8101), 
Wasington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743

RIN: 2080-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________

3778.  GUIDELINES FOR NEUROTOXICITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  None. This rule is for guidance only.

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed Guidelines for Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment 
(hereafter ``Guidelines'') are intended to guide Agency evaluation of 
suspect neurotoxicants in line with the policies and procedures 
established in the statutes administered by the EPA. These Guidelines 
set forth principles and procedures to guide EPA scientists in the 
conduct of Agency risk assessments and to inform Agency decision makers 
and the public about these procedures. In particular, the Guidelines 
emphasize that risk assessments will be conducted on a case-by-case 
basis, giving full consideration to all relevant scientific 
information. This case-by-case approach means that Agency experts study 
scientific information on each chemical under review and use the most 
scientifically appropriate interpretation to assess risk. The 
Guidelines also stress that this information will be fully presented in 
Agency risk assessment documents, and that Agency scientists will 
identify the strengths and weaknesses of each assessment by describing 
uncertainties, assumptions, and limitations, as well as the scientific 
basis and rationale for each assessment.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3624.

Agency Contact: William P. Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Research and Development, (8101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743

RIN: 2080-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________

3779. GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH STATE, LOCAL, AND 
INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251et seq;; 42 USC 7401et seq;; 42 USC 300(f) 
et seq;; 7 USC 136et seq;; 15 USC 2601et seq;; 42 USC 9601et seq;; 20 
USC 4011et seq;; 33 USC 1401et seq; OMB Circular A102

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a revision to a common rule designed to establish 
uniform administrative rules for Federal grants and cooperative 
agreements and subawards to State, local, and Indian tribal 
governments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3577.

Agency Contact: Richard Mitchell or Ellen Haffa, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Administration and Resource Management, (PM-216F), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5268

RIN: 2030-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________

3780. RULES OF PRACTICE FOR ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS NOT GOVERNED BY THE 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1319/CWA 309; 33 USC 1321/CWA 311; 42 USC 
9609/CERCLA 109; 42 USC 7413/CAA 113; 42 USC 11045/EPCRA 325

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will consolidate and harmonize in a single 
regulation the various procedural guidances and regulations which EPA 
presently employs in response to Congressional direction to provide 
streamlined procedure for the assessment of certain administrative 
penalties. Although the substantive requirements of various statutes 
differ, each authorizes the Administrator to assess civil penalties 
without recourse to the Administrative Procedure Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/01/91                    56 FR 29996
Reproposal                      11/00/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3486.

Agency Contact: Robert Kinney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2243A), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-3712

RIN: 2020-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________

3781. REVISION TO SUBMISSION OF INVOICES CLAUSE

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1532; 48 CFR 1552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise EPA's invoicing requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3578.

Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6482

RIN: 2030-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________

3782. INCORPORATION OF CLASS DEVIATION INTO EPAAR

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1506; 48 CFR 1537; 48 CFR 1552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency has approved a number of class deviations (e.g. 
changes to reporting requirements and monthly progress reports) to the 
EPAAR since its promulgation in April 1994. This proposed rule would 
incorporate most of the class deviations to the EPAAR.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3580.

Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6028

RIN: 2030-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________

3783. EPA MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1544; 48 CFR 1552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will amend EPA's Acquisition Regulation 
(EPAAR) to establish a Mentor-Protege Program. Participating prime 
contractors serving as Mentors will provide technical and managerial 
support to Protege small disadvantaged business subcontractors.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3629.

Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6028

RIN: 2030-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________

3784. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1535; 48 CFR 1552; 40 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation 
by revising the prescription for use of solicitation provisions and 
contact clauses regarding collection, use, access, treatment, and 
disclosure of confidential business information, and adding 
solicitation provisions and contract clauses on confidential business 
information.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3628.

Agency Contact: Louise Senzel, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, (3802F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6204

RIN: 2030-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________

3785. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1503

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule will implement Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR) guidance concerning procurement integrity.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3098.

Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, (3802F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6482

RIN: 2030-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________

3786. SOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1515

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise EPA's source selection procedures.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3255.

Agency Contact: Louise Senzel, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, (3802F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6204

RIN: 2030-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________

3787. AMENDMENTS TO PART 22 CONSOLIDATED PROCEDURAL RULES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136l; 15 USC 2615(a); 15 USC 2647; 33 USC 
1319(g); 33 USC 1415(a); 33 USC 1418; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 7413(d)(1); 
42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7607(a); 42 USC 9609; 42 USC 11045; 42 USC 300g-
3(b)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is proposing amendments to the Consolidated Rules 
of Practice under 40 CFR Part 22 which are the procedural rules used in 
administrative hearings and practice. These amendments will include 
technical corrections as well as substantive amendments. The proposed 
substantive amendments pertain to the handling and use of Confidential 
Business Information, burdens of proof, motion practice, cross appeals, 
and more.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2662.

Agency Contact: Helene Ambrosino, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2211), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-0239

RIN: 2020-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage
General
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3788. FINAL GUIDELINES FOR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  None. This rule is for guidance only.

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed Guidelines for Reproductive Toxicity Risk 
Assessment (hereafter ``Guidelines'') are intended to guide Agency 
evaluation of suspect reproductive toxicants in line with the policies 
and procedures established in the statutes administered by the EPA. 
These Guidelines set forth principles and procedures to guide EPA 
scientists in the conduct of Agency risk assessments and to inform 
Agency decision makers and the public about these procedures. In 
particular, the Guidelines emphasize that risk assessments will be 
conducted on a case-by-case basis, giving full consideration to all 
relevant scientific information. This case-by-case approach means that 
Agency experts study scientific information on each chemical under 
review and use the most scientifically appropriate interpretation to 
assess risk. The Guidelines also stress that this information will be 
fully presented in Agency risk assessment documents, and that Agency 
scientists will identify the strengths and weaknesses of each 
assessment by describing uncertainties, assumptions, and limitations, 
as well as the scientific basis and rationale for each assessment. They 
incorporate current scientific thinking and sound science policies 
based on evaluation of the currently available information.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Guidelines for Females 06/30/88                    53 FR 24834
Proposed Guidelines for Males   06/30/88                    53 FR 24850
Final Guidelines for Males and 
Females                         03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William P. Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Research and Development, Risk Assessment Forum (8101), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743

RIN: 2080-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________

3789. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND 
LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) COST RECOVERY

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9605 and 9615 /CERCLA 105 and 115

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 300; 40 CFR 308

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would (1) establish a new methodology for 
calculating EPA's indirect cost, thus allowing for full recovery of 
indirect costs; (2) list categories of documentation of response 
actions which EPA will maintain, thus adopting unified cost recovery 
documentation standards for the entire Agency; (3) clarify CERCLA 
statute of limitations for cost recovery actions; and (4) specify when 
prejudgment interest begins to accrue.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/92                    57 FR 34742
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2702.

Agency Contact: Lisa Comer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2244), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-9068

RIN: 2050-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________

3790. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS 
WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  OMB Circular A-110

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule provides standards for obtaining 
consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies in the administration 
of grants and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher 
education, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations, consistent 
with OMB Circular A-110.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3436.

Agency Contact: Richard Mitchell, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, (3903F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6077

RIN: 2030-AA32
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3791. EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed Rule will amend EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) 
to relocate references to applicable IRM directives from EPAAR to 
Internet, and to incorporate new directives.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/95                    60 FR 35719
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3579.

Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6028

RIN: 2030-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________

3792. MERGER OF 40 CFR PARTS 15 AND 32 INTO A SINGLE REGULATION

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 et seq; 33 USC 1251/CWA 303; EO 11738; EO 
12549

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 15; 40 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will merge existing statutory and 
discretionary listing procedures under 40 CFR part 15 into the uniform 
governmentwide suspension and debarment procedures at 40 CFR part 32, 
thus eliminating duplicate provisions in the rules and providing 
clarity for the public and private sector.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/95                    60 FR 47135
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3587.

Agency Contact: Robert F. Meunier, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, (3902F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8030

RIN: 2030-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________

3793. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 7 USC 136 et seq; 33 USC 1251 et seq; 42 
USC 300f et seq; 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et 
seq; 42 USC 11001 et seq; 15 USC 2601 et seq; 42 USC 4912; 33 USC 1414; 
21 USC 346; 15 USC 2005

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 2; 40 CFR 57; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 145; 
40 CFR 233; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 281; 40 CFR 350; 
40 CFR 403; 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, provide 
procedures for handling and disclosing information claimed as CBI. 
Although these regulations have succeeded in protecting business 
information, changes in Agency workload, practice, and statutory 
authority have outstripped the ability of these regulations to cut down 
on unnecessary procedures, expedite activities involving confidential 
business information, and simplify the regulations. In addition, EPA 
would consolidate confidentiality provisions from other Parts of 40 
CFR.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/94                    59 FR 60446
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3240.

Agency Contact: Donald A. Sadowsky, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of General 
Counsel (2379), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5469

RIN: 2020-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________

3794. AMEND SUBPART H SUPPLEMENTAL RULES TO ENSURE 40 CFR PART 22 
RULE CONFORMS TO THE NEW FEDERAL FACILITY COMPLIANCE ACT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6961(b)(2)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 22.37(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In October 1992, Congress passed the FFCA which amended the 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The FFCA provided EPA 
with administrative order authority. When issuing these orders, EPA 
will use the 40 CFR section 22 hearing procedures. In the part 22 
procedures, Sections 31 and 32, the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) 
issues a final order. However, in the FFCA, Congress stated that no 
order would be final until the Federal agency has an opportunity to 
confer with the Administrator. As the procedures are currently 
structured, the Federal agency only gets the opportunity to confer 
after appealing to the EAB. Thus, there is a direct contradiction 
between the rules promulgated and the FFCA. We would propose an 
amendment to state that, in the case of a Federal agency, an EAB order 
is not final for purposes of the FFCA.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/95                    60 FR 15208
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3367.

Agency Contact: Sally Dalzell, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2232), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9808

RIN: 2020-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________

3795. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES FOR CLASS II PENALTIES 
UNDER CERCLA AND EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9609/11045

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will govern the conduct of administrative hearings 
for all penalties to be assessed under CERCLA Section 109 and SARA 
Section 325. The rule provides the procedures for these penalty 
assessments. The action is expected to have a negligible economic 
impact on consumers, industries, or governmental agencies, but will 
provide the benefit of uniform procedures for assessing penalties.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/16/89                    54 FR 21174
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2512.

Agency Contact: Clarence Featherson, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2272), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-2868

RIN: 2050-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions
General
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3796.  COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION 
AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) COST RECOVERY

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9665 to 9857/CERCLA 115; 33 USC 1321(c)(2)/
CERCLA 107

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 308

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish a new methodology for allocating 
EPA's indirect costs to individual Superfund sites for cost recovery. 
The proposed methodology would allocate 100% of recoverable indirect 
costs to sites for potential recovery, compared to the current 
methodology which allocates approximately 33% of indirect costs to 
sites.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3765.

Agency Contact: Lisa Comer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (5502G), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-9068

RIN: 2020-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions
General
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
3797. ENHANCED MONITORING PROGRAM

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 2060-AD08      09/25/95

RIN: 2020-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________

3798. AWARD FEE

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1516; 48 CFR 1552

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/21/95                    60 FR 43402

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Louise Senzel
Phone: 202 260-6204

RIN: 2030-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________

3799. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NON PROCUREMENT)

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 32

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/95                    60 FR 33037
Final Action Effective          08/25/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Robert F. Meunier
Phone: 202 260-8030

RIN: 2030-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________

3800. EPAAR AMENDMENT: REVISIONS TO DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY IN 
EPA'S INTERNAL PROCEDURES FOR ACQUISITION

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1502; 48 CFR 1503; 48 CFR 1505; 48 CFR 1509; 48 
CFR 1510; 48 CFR 1513; 48 CFR 1514; 48 CFR 1515; 48 CFR 1522; 48 CFR 
1525; 48 CFR 1537; 48 CFR 1542

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/04/95                    60 FR 21994

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski
Phone: 202 260-6482

RIN: 2030-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________

3801. USE OF OPTIONS

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1517.202

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/95                    60 FR 12712

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Paul Schaffer
Phone: 202 260-9032

RIN: 2030-AA43
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