[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Environmental Protection Agency Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part XXII



Environmental Protection Agency



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                                  


  



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Ch. I

[FRL-5450-1]

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of current and 
projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed 
actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). By providing the 
public with information about regulatory actions scheduled for issuance 
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, legislative 
proposals now under consideration by the Congress, as well as 
continuing budget uncertainties, 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:

Regulatory Priorities and Schedules

    Government shutdowns and reduced funding for EPA under 
continuing resolutions have already delayed many of EPA's 
regulatory actions. While EPA continues to devote its best efforts 
toward full protection of human health and the environment, further 
delays should be expected if the budget reductions continue 
throughout the year. EPA, however, remains fully committed and 
places priority on reinventing environmental regulations to provide 
greater protection at less cost. EPA's reinvention efforts are 
described more fully in its regulatory plan, 60 FR 59658 (November 
28, 1995). EPA will continue efforts to reduce paperwork burden, to 
develop commonsense regulatory actions, and to delete or modify 
regulations currently in place. EPA will also give priority to 
initiatives that offer novel solutions to real environmental 
problems posed by an industry or locality when generally applicable 
mandates may prove ineffective or inefficient in a specific 
application. However, despite the priority EPA places on these 
initiatives, regulatory actions implementing them may also 
necessarily be delayed.

How the Agenda Is Organized

    Each agenda entry includes the title, legal authority, CFR 
reference, legal deadline, abstract, and timetable. Each entry also 
indicates the categories of small entities and levels of government 
that may be affected by the rulemaking and whether the Agency plans 
to prepare a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. In addition, the 
Agency indicates whether an entry is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. Lastly, the agenda includes an agency contact 
person 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 an action is appearing 
in the 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 imminent 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 are 
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.

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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. 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: March 28, 1996.

Rob Wolcott,

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

                   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Prerule Stage                   
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3126        Data Consolidation Initiative; Key Identifiers Reporting..............................    2070-AD01 
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                Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3127        SAN No. 3154.  Pesticide Tolerance Decisions Under the Delaney Clause.................    2070-AC55 
3128        SAN No. 3430.  Pesticides: Tolerance Program Revisions................................    2070-AC74 
3129        SAN No. 3735.  The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide Small-Scale Field Testing.........    2070-AC99 
3130        Pesticides; Self-Certification........................................................    2070-AD00 
3131        SAN No. 2687.  Pesticide Data Requirements for Registration (Revision)................    2070-AC12 
3132        SAN No. 3222.  Pesticides and Groundwater State Management Plan Regulation............    2070-AC46 
3133        SAN No. 2725.  FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide Production and Distribution                     
            (Revision)............................................................................    2070-AC07 
3134        SAN No. 3731.  Modifications to Pesticide Worker Protection Standard..................    2070-AC93 
3135        SAN No. 3318.  Exemption of Sterilant Pesticide Products From Regulation Under the                  
            Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)...........................    2070-AC58 
3136        SAN No. 3736.  Pesticide Export Policy................................................    2070-AD02 
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                  Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3137        SAN No. 3734.  Pesticides; Revision of Notification Procedure.........................    2070-AC98 
3138        SAN No. 3739.  Cross-Contamination of Pesticide Products..............................    2070-AD03 
3139        SAN No. 2684.  Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides Under FIFRA and FFDCA..........    2070-AC02 
3140        SAN No. 3135.  Pesticide Flammability Labeling Requirements for Total Release Foggers.    2070-AC60 
3141        SAN No. 2371.  Restricted Use Criteria for Pesticides in Groundwater..................    2070-AB60 
3142        SAN No. 2338.  Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit Information (Revision).........    2070-AB50 
3143        SAN No. 2720.  Policy or Procedures for Notification to the Agency of Stored                        
            Pesticides With Cancelled or Suspended Registration...................................    2070-AC08 
3144        SAN No. 3733.  Scope and Clarification of the WPS Exceptions Process..................    2070-AC96 
3145        SAN No. 3432.  Pesticide Management and Disposal......................................    2070-AC81 
3146        SAN No. 3320.  Regulatory Relief for Low-Risk Pesticides..............................    2070-AC67 
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                 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3147        SAN No. 2444.  Pesticide Tolerances; Portion of Food Commodities To Be Analyzed for                 
            Pesticide Residues....................................................................    2070-AC45 
3148        SAN No. 3113.  Endangered Species Protection Program..................................    2070-AC42 
3149        SAN No. 2351.  Classification of Certain Pesticides for Restricted Use Due to                       
            Groundwater Concerns..................................................................    2070-AC33 
3150        SAN No. 1640.  Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide Hazard Communication............    2070-AC34 
3151        SAN No. 3636.  Pesticide Labeling Claims..............................................    2070-AC85 
3152        SAN No. 3732.  Exceptions to Pesticide Worker Protection Standard.....................    2070-AC95 
3153        SAN No. 2659.  Pesticide Management and Disposal: Standards for Pesticide Containers                
            and Containment.......................................................................    2070-AB95 
3154        SAN No. 2639.  Child-Resistant Packaging Regulations (Revision).......................    2070-AB96 
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                 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Completed Actions                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3155        SAN No. 3199.  Interpretation of Raw Agricultural Commodity...........................    2070-AC54 
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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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3156        SAN No. 3301.  TSCA Chemical Use Inventory Project....................................    2070-AC61 
3157        SAN No. 3034.  Facility Coverage Amendment; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;                       
            Community Right-To-Know...............................................................    2070-AC71 
3158        SAN No. 3388.  Deletion of Isopropyl Alcohol; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;                     
            Community Right-To-Know...............................................................    2070-AC77 
3159        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 
3160        SAN No. 2847.  Mandatory Pollution Prevention Reporting for Toxic Release Inventory                 
            (TRI).................................................................................    2070-AC24 
3161        SAN No. 3243.  Lead Hazard Standards..................................................    2070-AC63 
3162        SAN No. 3631.  Evaluation of Products for Lead-Based Paint Activities.................    2070-AC88 
3163        SAN No. 3755.  CFR Regulatory Review Related Initiatives..............................    2070-AC97 
3164        SAN No. 3494.  Proposed Decisions on Test Rules.......................................    2070-AB07 
3165        SAN No. 2563.  ATSDR Substances Test Rule.............................................    2070-AB79 
3166        SAN No. 2865.  Multichemical Endpoint(s) Test Rule; Developmental and Reproductive                  
            Toxicity, and Neurotoxicity...........................................................    2070-AC27 
3167        SAN No. 2865.  Multichemical Endpoint Test Rule; Chemical Fate and Environmental                    
            Effects...............................................................................    2070-AC36 
3168        SAN No. 3504.  Hazardous Air Pollutants Test Rule.....................................    2070-AC76 
3169        SAN No. 2245.  Negotiated Consent Order and Test Rule Procedures......................    2070-AB30 
3170        SAN No. 3047.  Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule........    2070-AC62 

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3171        SAN No. 1923.  Significant New Use Rules on National Program Chemicals; Asbestos,                   
            Lead, and Refractory Ceramic Fibers...................................................    2070-AC37 
3172        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 
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                              Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3173        SAN No. 3244.  Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Training, Accreditation, and                      
            Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule..........................................    2070-AC64 
3174        SAN No. 3242.  Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements at Renovation of Target                     
            Housing...............................................................................    2070-AC65 
3175        SAN No. 2249.  Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Protection Rule......................    2070-AC66 
3176        SAN No. 3508.  TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Abatement Waste.    2070-AC72 
3177        SAN No. 3480.  Development of Guidance as Mandated by Executive Order 12873, Section                
            503 on ``Environmentally Preferable Products''........................................    2070-AC78 
3178        Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead Hazards.........................................    2070-AD06 
3179        SAN No. 3493.  Final Decisions on Test Rules..........................................    2070-AB94 
3180        SAN No. 1923.  Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals..................................    2070-AA58 
3181        SAN No. 1976.  Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New Chemical Substances....................    2070-AA59 
3182        SAN No. 3495.  Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) To Extend                        
            Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders.....................................................    2070-AB27 
3183        SAN No. 2247.  Generic Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Acrylate Compounds.........    2070-AB56 
3184        SAN No. 2326.  Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microbial Products (``Biotechnology'')                 
            Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).........................................    2070-AB61 
3185        SAN No. 2150.  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Applications for Exemptions From the               
            Ban on Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution....................................    2070-AB20 
3186        SAN No. 2878.  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments...................    2070-AC01 
3187        SAN No. 2779.  Use of Acrylamide for Grouting.........................................    2070-AC17 
3188        SAN No. 3021.  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Transformer Reclassification Rule.....    2070-AC39 
3189        SAN No. 3148.  Revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan..............................    2070-AC51 
3190        SAN No. 3860.  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments...................    2070-AD04 
3191        SAN No. 2178.  Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules..................    2070-AB08 
3192        SAN No. 1139.  Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules....................    2070-AB11 
3193        SAN No. 3118.  TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public                
            Comment...............................................................................    2070-AC80 
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                             Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3194        SAN No. 3007.  Chemical List Expansion; Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know              
            Act Section 313.......................................................................    2070-AC47 
3195        SAN No. 3252.  Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)               
            To Reduce Lead (Pb) Consumption and Use...............................................    2070-AC21 
3196        SAN No. 2146.  Regulatory Investigation of Formaldehyde...............................    2070-AB14 
3197        SAN No. 2560.  Procedures and Criteria for Termination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls                 
            (PCBs) Disposal Permits...............................................................    2070-AB81 
3198        SAN No. 2844.  Regulatory Investigation of Dioxin in Pulp and Paper Mill Sludge.......    2070-AC05 
3199        SAN No. 3557.  Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and Certification: Renovation                 
            and Remodeling........................................................................    2070-AC83 
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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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3200        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 
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                                      Clean Water Act (CWA)--Prerule Stage                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3201        SAN No. 3662.  Water Quality Standards Regulation--Revision...........................    2040-AC56 
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                                   Clean Water Act (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3202        SAN No. 3504.  Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants and                  
            Toxicity for the State of California..................................................    2040-AC44 
3203        SAN No. 3618.  Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent Toxicity West Coast Test                      
            Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act...................    2040-AC54 
3204        SAN No. 3788.  Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge Management Regulations............    2040-AC87 
3205        SAN No. 3497.  Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase               
            Two...................................................................................    2040-AC53 
3206        SAN No. 3861.  Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System                         
            Requirements, Including General Pretreatment Requirements.............................    2040-AC69 
3207        SAN No. 3209.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Industrial Laundries Category    2040-AB97 
3208        SAN No. 3204.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Transportation Equipment                   
            Cleaning Category.....................................................................    2040-AB98 
3209        SAN No. 3489.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Landfills and Incinerators.......    2040-AC23 
3210        SAN No. 3762.  NPDES Streamlining Rule--Round II......................................    2040-AC70 
3211        SAN No. 3786.  NPDES Streamlining Rule--Round III.....................................    2040-AC84 
3212        SAN No. 3804.  Streamlining 301(h) Waiver Renewal Requirements........................    2040-AC89 
3213        SAN No. 3625.  Streamlined Procedures for Developing and Maintaining Approved Publicly-             
            Owned Treatment Works Pretreatment Programs...........................................    2040-AC57 
3214        SAN No. 3700.  Streamlining Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management                  
            Regulations...........................................................................    2040-AC65 
3215        SAN No. 3702.  Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace                    
            Metals Under the Clean Water Act......................................................    2040-AC75 
3216        SAN No. 3701.  Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Cyanide                  
            Under the Clean Water Act.............................................................    2040-AC76 
3217        SAN No. 3767.  Reformatting of Effluent Guidelines and Standards in 40 CFR Parts 405                
            through 471...........................................................................    2040-AC79 
3218        SAN No. 3847.  1996 Effluent Guidelines Plan..........................................    2040-AC86 
3219        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 
3220        SAN No. 3234.  Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Application Requirements and Form                
            2C--Wastewater Discharge Information..................................................    2040-AC26 
3221        SAN No. 2804.  Clean Water Act Section 404 Program Definition of the Waters of the                  
            United States--Isolated Waters and Artificial Waters..................................    2040-AB74 
3222        SAN No. 2737.  Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations for Dredged Material............    2040-AB62 
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                                     Clean Water Act (CWA)--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3223        SAN No. 3497 and SAN No. 3442 (RIN 2040-AC46)  Amendments to Round I Final Sewage                   
            Sludge Use or Disposal Rule--Phase One (Includes Continuous Emission Monitoring and                 
            Other Incinerator Requirements).......................................................    2040-AC29 
3224        SAN No. 3581.  Leather Tanning and Finishing Effluent Guidelines--Pretreatment                      
            Standards for Existing and New Sources................................................    2040-AC48 
3225        SAN No. 3803.  Analytic Methods for Measuring Radionuclides in the Drinking Water                   
            Program...............................................................................    2040-AC88 
3226        SAN No. 1427.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing               
            Category..............................................................................    2040-AA13 

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3227        SAN No. 2712.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard                
            Category..............................................................................    2040-AB53 
3228        SAN No. 2747.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Coastal Subcategory of the                 
            Oil and Gas Extraction Category.......................................................    2040-AB72 
3229        SAN No. 2805.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment                
            Industry..............................................................................    2040-AB78 
3230        SAN No. 2806.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery               
            Category, Phase I.....................................................................    2040-AB79 
3231        SAN No. 3391.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Pesticide Formulating, Packaging,              
            and Repackaging.......................................................................    2040-AC21 
3232        SAN No. 3661.  Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority              
            Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliance..................................................    2040-AC55 
3233        SAN No. 3727.  Modification of Secondary Treatment Requirements for Discharges Into                 
            Marine Waters; Change to Eligibility for Different Averaging Period...................    2040-AC72 
3234        SAN No. 3722.  Amendment to Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Ore Mining and                    
            Dressing Point Source Category, New Source Performance Standards......................    2040-AC74 
3235        SAN No. 3617.  Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease Test Procedures for the Analysis              
            of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act...............................................    2040-AC63 
3236        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 
3237        SAN No. 3224.  Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment...................    2040-AC14 
3238        SAN No. 3783.  Ocean Dumping Testing Requirements Clarification.......................    2040-AC81 
3239        SAN No. 2820.  Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations......................    2040-AB85 
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                                    Clean Water Act (CWA)--Long-Term Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3240        SAN No. 3448.  Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge (Round II)..........    2040-AC25 
3241        SAN No. 3496.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery               
            Category, Phase II....................................................................    2040-AC30 
3242        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 
3243        SAN No. 3833.  Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron and Steel Manufacturing                   
            Point Source Category.................................................................    2040-AC90 
3244        SAN No. 3766.  Water Quality Standards to Replace Portions of Existing State Water                  
            Quality Standards; i.e., State Antidegradation Policy for Pennsylvania................    2040-AC78 
3245        SAN No. 3663.  Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New               
            Sources of Pollution..................................................................    2040-AC58 
3246        SAN No. 2501.  NPDES Wastewater Permit Application Forms and Regulatory Revisions for               
            Municipal Discharges and Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal................................    2040-AB39 
3247        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   
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3248        SAN No. 3768.  NPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase III)....................................    2040-AC80 
3249        SAN No. 3621.  Marine Sanitation Device: Establishment of Drinking Water Intake Zones               
            in Two Portions of the Hudson River, New York State...................................    2040-AC51 
3250        SAN No. 3664.  Storm Water Permit Application Regulations for Municipal Separate Storm              
            Sewers................................................................................    2040-AC59 
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                                  Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3251        SAN No. 1727.  Environmental Protection Standards for Low-Level Radioactive Waste.....    2060-AA04 
3252        SAN No. 2073.  Environmental Protection Agency Radiation Site Cleanup Regulation......    2060-AB31 
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                                    Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3253        SAN No. 3602.  Protective Action Guidance for Drinking Water..........................    2060-AF39 
3254        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   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3255        SAN No. 3232.  Criteria for the Certification and Re-Certification of the Waste                     
            Isolation Pilot Plant's Compliance With 40 CFR 91 Disposal Regulations................    2060-AE30 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage                              
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3256        SAN No. 3563.  Reformatting of Drinking Water Regulations.............................    2040-AC41 
3257        SAN No. 3862.  Streamlining Revisions to the National Primary Drinking Water                        
            Regulations...........................................................................    2040-AC66 
3258        SAN No. 3726.  Analytical Methods for Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants...........    2040-AC77 
3259        SAN No. 3784.  Underground Injection Control Program Streamlining Rule................    2040-AC83 
3260        SAN No. 3761  Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring Requirements.....................    2040-AC73 
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                                Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage                                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3261        SAN No. 3562.  Amendments to Requirements for Authorized State Permit Programs Under                
            Section 402 of the Clean Water Act....................................................    2040-AC43 
3262        SAN No. 3445.  Drinking Water Microbial and Disinfection By-Product Monitoring Rule                 
            (Formerly Called the ``Information Collection Disinfection By-Products Rule'')........    2040-AC24 
3263        SAN No. 2778.  Management of Class V Injection Wells Under Part C of the Safe Drinking              
            Water Act.............................................................................    2040-AB83 
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                                Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3264        SAN No. 3440.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper                      
            (Revision)............................................................................    2040-AC27 
3265        SAN No. 2281.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radionuclides.............    2040-AA94 
3266        SAN No. 2340.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Disinfection..    2040-AA97 
3267        SAN No. 2807.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic...................    2040-AB75 
3268        SAN No. 2772/2304.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants From               
            Drinking Water Priority List (Phase VIA)--Disinfection By-Products Rule and Enhanced                
            Surface Water Treatment Rule..........................................................    2040-AB82 
3269        SAN No. 3176.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Sulfate...................    2040-AC07 
3270        SAN No. 3238.  National Primary Drinking Water Standards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb........    2040-AC13 
3271        SAN No. 3509.  National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants From                    
            Drinking Water Priority List (Phase VI-B)--Organic and Inorganic Contaminants.........    2040-AC22 
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                                Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Completed Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3272        SAN No. 3565.  Revision of Current Requirements for Triggering Increased Drinking                   
            Water Monitoring......................................................................    2040-AC52 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                          Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Prerule Stage                          
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3273        SAN No. 2390.  Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous              
            Waste Management Facilities...........................................................    2050-AB80 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3274        SAN No. 3856.  Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)...................................    2050-AE34 
3275        SAN No. 2634.  Revisions to the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation...................    2050-AC62 
3276        SAN No. 3668.  Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of                     
            Hazardous Waste; Recycled Used Oil Management Standards...............................    2050-AE28 
3277        SAN No. 2872.  Modifications to the Definition of Solid Waste and Regulations of                    
            Hazardous Waste Recycling: General....................................................    2050-AD18 
3278        SAN No. 3134.  Spent Solvents Listing Determination...................................    2050-AD84 
3279        SAN No. 3151.  Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determination...........................    2050-AD85 
3280        SAN No. 2982.  Requirements for Management of Hazardous Contaminated Media Commonly                 
            Referred to as ``Hazardous Waste Identification Rule for Contaminated Media or HWIR--               
            Media''...............................................................................    2050-AE22 
3281        SAN No. 2827.  RCRA Subtitle C Indian Program Authorization...........................    2050-AD07 
3282        SAN No. 3545.  Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products                 
            Containing Recovered Materials........................................................    2050-AE23 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                         Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage                        
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3283        SAN No. 3428.  Standards for the Management and Use of Slag Residues Derived from High              
            Temperature Metals Recovery (HTMR) Treatment of KO61, KO62 and F006 Wastes............    2050-AE15 
3284        SAN No. 3546.  Alternatives for Ground-Water Monitoring for Municipal Solid Waste                   
            Landfills Located in Either Dry or Remote Areas.......................................    2050-AE24 
3285        SAN No. 3328.  Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes: Hazardous Waste                      
            Identification Rule (HWIR); Waste.....................................................    2050-AE07 
3286        SAN No. 3042.  Hazardous Waste Management System: Post-Closure Requirements...........    2050-AD55 
3287        SAN No. 3065.  Listing Determination for Hazardous Wastes--Organobromines Chemical                  
            Industry..............................................................................    2050-AD79 
3288        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 
3289        SAN No. 3179.  RCRA Subtitle D Corporate Financial Test and Guarantee.................    2050-AD77 
3290        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 
3291        SAN No. 3189.  Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic              
            Rule to Underground Storage Tanks, Contaminated Media, and Debris.....................    2050-AD69 
3292        SAN No. 3066/3068/3069.  Listing Determination of Wastes Generated During the                       
            Manufacture of Azo, Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane Dyes and Pigments...............    2050-AD80 
3293        SAN No. 3064.  Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste: Petroleum Refining                    
            Process Wastes........................................................................    2050-AD88 
3294        SAN No. 3333.  Revised Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities............    2050-AE01 
3295        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.....................................................................    2050-AE05 
3296        SAN No. 2647.  RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision).....................    2050-AC71 

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3297        SAN No. 3235.  Rule Identifying When Military Munitions Become Hazardous Wastes and                 
            Management Standards for Such Wastes; Explosives Emergencies; Redefinition of On-site.    2050-AD90 
3298        SAN No. 2761.  Financial Test for Local Governments That Own/Operate Municipal Solid                
            Waste Landfills.......................................................................    2050-AD04 
3299        SAN No. 2751.  RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities; State/Tribal Permit Program--                
            Determination of Adequacy.............................................................    2050-AD03 
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                        Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions                        
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3300        SAN No. 3805.  Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Hazardous Waste Management System:               
            Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.........................................    2050-AE32 
3301        SAN No. 3425.  Facility Response Planning for Delegated Offshore Facilities...........    2050-AE18 
3302        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 
3303        SAN No. 3201.  Regulatory Determination on Remaining Wastes From the Combustion of                  
            Fossil Fuels..........................................................................    2050-AD91 
3304        SAN No. 3237.  Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste               
            Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps.....................................................    2050-AD93 
3305        SAN No. 3147.  Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation....................................    2050-AE21 
3306        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                        
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3307        SAN No. 3801.  Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of                     
            Hazardous Waste; Amendment to Definition of Solid Waste (Recovered Oil)...............    2050-AE31 
3308        SAN No. 3426.  Regulations To Control Imports and Exports of Hazardous and Other                    
            Wastes................................................................................    2050-AE13 
3309        SAN No. 2524.  No-Migration Variance for Prohibited Hazardous Waste Land Disposal.....    2050-AC44 
3310        SAN No. 2780.  Causes for Permit Modifications to Hazardous Waste Management                        
            Facilities............................................................................    2050-AD05 
3311        SAN No. 3114.  Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste: Implementation of the OECD                   
            Decision for Recyclable Wastes........................................................    2050-AD87 
3312        SAN No. 3315.  RCRA Expanded Public Participation.....................................    2050-AD97 
3313        SAN No. 3334.  Cement Kiln Dust.......................................................    2050-AE02 
3314        SAN No. 3365.  Land Disposal Restrictions--Phase III: Decharacterized Wastewaters,                  
            Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Aluminum Potliners........................................    2050-AD38 
3315        SAN No. 3094.  Extension of States' Interim Authorization Option To Carry Out Post-                 
            HSWA Regulations......................................................................    2050-AD57 
3316        SAN No. 3150.  Field Filtering of Groundwater Samples.................................    2050-AD86 
3317        SAN No. 3032.  Guideline for Federal Procurement of Paper and Paper Products                        
            Containing Recovered Materials........................................................    2050-AD41 
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                                       Clean Air Act (CAA)--Prerule Stage                                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3318        SAN No. 3553.  Development of Ozone, Particulate Matter and Regional Haze                           
            Implementation Programs...............................................................    2060-AF34 
3319        SAN No. 3795.  Acid Rain Program: Elimination of Direct Sale Program and IPP Written                
            Guarantee; and ANPRM to Modify Allowance Auction......................................    2060-AG41 
3320        SAN No. 3795.  Acid Rain Program: SO2 Allowance Auction and Electronic Allowance                    
            Transfer..............................................................................    2060-AG75 
3321        SAN No. 3552.  Regional Haze Protection Rule..........................................    2060-AF32 
3322        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   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3323        SAN No. 2909.  Revisions to the New Source Review Regulations.........................    2060-AD13 
3324        SAN No. 2961.  Locomotive Emission Standards..........................................    2060-AD33 
3325        SAN No. 3259.  New Source Review (NSR) Reform.........................................    2060-AE11 
3326        SAN No. 3263.  Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures........    2060-AE20 
3327        SAN No. 3262.  Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements.............................    2060-AE22 
3328        SAN No. 3302.  Consolidated Emission Reporting........................................    2060-AE32 
3329        SAN No. 3353.  NAAQS: Ozone (Review)..................................................    2060-AE57 
3330        SAN No. 3448.  NAAQS: Particulate Matter (Review).....................................    2060-AE66 
3331        SAN No. 3407.  Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution Measurement Methods for                    
            Various Medias........................................................................    2060-AF00 
3332        SAN No. 3549.  NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - FCC Units, Reformers and Sulfur Plants..    2060-AF28 
3333        SAN No. 3082.  NESHAP: Ferroalloy Industry............................................    2060-AF29 
3334        SAN No. 3569.  Federal Implementation Plan To Control Emissions From Two Power                      
            Stations Located on Navajo Nation Lands...............................................    2060-AF42 
3335        SAN No. 3572.  Acid Rain Program: Revisions to Applicability, Exemptions, Allocations,              
            and Small Diesel Refineries...........................................................    2060-AF45 
3336        SAN No. 3573.  Acid Rain Program: Deletion of Certain Units...........................    2060-AF46 
3337        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 
3338        SAN No. 3576.  Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft and Aircraft Engines; Emission                
            Standards and Test Procedures.........................................................    2060-AF50 
3339        SAN No. 3649.  Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings).........................    2060-AF72 
3340        SAN No. 3637.  Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To Control Emissions From Sources                  
            Located on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation...........................................    2060-AF84 
3341        SAN No. 3642.  NESHAP for Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities: Amendments.......    2060-AF90 
3342        SAN No. 3598.  Amendment of Enhanced Inspection/Maintenance Performance Standard......    2060-AG07 
3343        SAN No. 3599.  Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Extractive Test Method -              
            Self-Validating Procedure and CEM Performance Specification...........................    2060-AG08 
3344        SAN No. 3740.  Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments: Flexibility and Streamlining    2060-AG16 
3345        SAN No. 3725.  Revision to the Maximum Oxygen Standard for Reformulated Gasoline......    2060-AG17 
3346        SAN No. 3756.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Ban on Fire                    
            Extinguishers Containing HCFCs........................................................    2060-AG19 
3347        SAN No. 3743.  Amendments to Appendix A of Part 60, Appendix B of Part 61, and                      
            Appendix A of Part 63.................................................................    2060-AG21 
3348        SAN No. 3745.  Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of HFC              
            4310me and HCFC 225ca and cb..........................................................    2060-AG24 
3349        SAN No. 3748.  Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Synthetic Organic Chemical                     
            Manufacturing Industry................................................................    2060-AG28 
3350        SAN No. 3750.  Regulation Review/Burden Reduction.....................................    2060-AG30 
3351        SAN No. 3845.  Transitional Lock-In Procedures for Phase II Reformulated Gasoline                   
            (RFG) Program.........................................................................    2060-AG43 
3352        SAN No. 3793.  Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Controls Applicable to Gasoline               
            Retailers and Wholesale Purchaser-Consumers; 10 Gallon per Minute Fuel Dispensing                   
            Limit Requirement.....................................................................    2060-AG45 
3353        SAN No. 3808.  Acid Rain Program: Continuous Emission Monitoring Rule Revisions for                 
            Technical Issues......................................................................    2060-AG46 
3354        SAN No. 3810.  Protection of Strat. Ozone: Reconsideration of Petition Criteria/                    
            Incorporation of 1995 Protocol Decisions..............................................    2060-AG48 
3355        SAN No. 3811.  Radionuclide Dose Methodology Update...................................    2060-AG49 
3356        SAN No. 3832.  Revision of PSI (Part 58 Appendix G)...................................    2060-AG62 
3357        SAN No. 3838.  Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - Exclusion               
            of Compounds..........................................................................    2060-AG70 
3358        SAN No. 3568.  Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain........    2060-AG14 
3359        SAN No. 3470.  Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51..........................    2060-AF01 
3360        SAN No. 3106.  NSPS for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) - Revision...............................    2060-AD04 
3361        SAN No. 3753.  Revision to NSPS: Nonmetallic Minerals Processing......................    2060-AG33 
3362        SAN No. 3105 (was 2914) for NESHAP and SAN No. 2712 for Effluent  Integrated NESHAP                 
            and Effluent Guidelines: Pulp and Paper...............................................    2060-AD03 
3363        SAN No. 3373/2993.  Radionuclide Major Source Definition..............................    2060-AD60 
3364        SAN No. 3215.  NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Industry...............................    2060-AE08 
3365        SAN No. 3229.  NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production.................................    2060-AE34 
3366        SAN No. 3228.  NESHAP for Formaldehyde-Based Resins (Polymers and Resins Group III)...    2060-AE36 
3367        SAN No. 3303.  NESHAP: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing..................................    2060-AE40 
3368        SAN No. 3345.  NESHAP: Steel Pickling, HC1 Process....................................    2060-AE41 
3369        SAN No. 3304.  NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Production...............................    2060-AE44 
3370        SAN No. 3341.  NESHAP--Cyanide Chemical Manufacturing.................................    2060-AE45 

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3371        SAN No. 3340.  NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting........................................    2060-AE46 
3372        SAN No. 3479.  Amendments to Parts 51, 52, 63, and 70 To Revise the Provisions for                  
            Determining Potential To Emit.........................................................    2060-AE63 
3373        SAN No. 3123.  NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing Industry.........................    2060-AE75 
3374        SAN No. 3072.  NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants........................................    2060-AE76 
3375        SAN No. 3078.  NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry....................................    2060-AE77 
3376        SAN No. 3079.  NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing..................................    2060-AE78 
3377        SAN No. 3408.  NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production...................................    2060-AE81 
3378        SAN No. 3451.  NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production.....................................    2060-AE83 
3379        SAN No. 3450.  NESHAP: Pesticide Production (Production of Agricultural Chemicals)....    2060-AE84 
3380        SAN No. 3449.  NESHAP: Chlorine Production............................................    2060-AE85 
3381        SAN No. 3338.  NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production..........................    2060-AE86 
3382        SAN No. 3467.  NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters..........................................    2060-AE97 
3383        SAN No. 2547.  National Emission Standard for Radon Emissions from Phosphogypsum                    
            Stacks................................................................................    2060-AF04 
3384        SAN No. 3378.  NESHAP: Manufacturers of Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers.....................    2060-AF06 
3385        SAN No. 3465.  NESHAP: Polycarbonates Production......................................    2060-AF09 
3386        SAN No. 3377.  Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) NESHAP...........................    2060-AF26 
3387        SAN No. 3550.  NESHAP: Baker's Yeast Manufacturing Industry...........................    2060-AF30 
3388        SAN No. 3551.  Amendments to General Provisions for 40 CFR 63.........................    2060-AF31 
3389        SAN No. 3829.  Revisions to the Regulation for Approval of State Programs and                       
            Delegation of Federal Authorities.....................................................    2060-AG60 
3390        SAN No. 3830.  Revision to the Rule for Approval of State Programs and Delegation of                
            Federal Authroities, and New Rule for Partial Delegation of Federal Authorities and                 
            Partial Approval of State.............................................................    2060-AG61 
3391        SAN No. 3836.  Technical Amendments to Aerospace NESHAP...............................    2060-AG65 
3392        SAN No. 3613.  New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines for                  
            Industrial and Commercial Waste Incinerators..........................................    2060-AF91 
3393        SAN No. 3610.  Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment and Solicitation for                        
            Participation in the Transportation Conformity Pilot Program..........................    2060-AG79 
3394        SAN No. 3029: Aerospace SAN 3728; Shipbuilding SAN 3729; Wood  Control Technology                   
            Guidelines (CTG)......................................................................    2060-AD05 
3395        SAN No. 3281.  National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile                 
            Refinish Coatings.....................................................................    2060-AE35 
3396        SAN No. 3351.  VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings..............................    2060-AE55 
3397        SAN No. 3659.  Aerosol Spray Paints VOC Rule..........................................    2060-AF61 
3398        SAN No. 3658 and 3822  National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products and                    
            Amendment to Add Flexible Compliance Plan.............................................    2060-AF62 
3399        SAN No. 3838.  Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Coatings                 
            Used in the Aerospace, Wood Furniture, and Shipbuilding Industries Under Clean Air Act              
            Section 183(e)........................................................................    2060-AG59 
3400        SAN No. 2869.  Revised Light-Duty Durability Procedures for Model Year 1999 and Later.    2060-AE06 
3401        SAN No. 3646.  National 49-State Low-Emission Vehicles Program........................    2060-AF75 
3402        SAN No. 3645.  Control of Nitrogen Oxide and Particulate Emissions From Heavy-Duty                  
            Engines...............................................................................    2060-AF76 
3403        SAN No. 3139.  Amendment Concerning the Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of                 
            Foreign Manufactured Vehicles and Engines.............................................    2060-AD90 
3404        SAN No. 3091.  ''Substantially Similar'' Definition for Diesel Fuels..................    2060-AD77 
3405        SAN No. 3844.  Modifications to Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline..    2060-AG76 
3406        SAN No. 3842.  Amendment Concerning Applicability of On Highway Heavy-Duty Certified                
            Engines for Use in Nonroad Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Equipment..........................    2060-AG78 
3407        SAN No. 3361.  Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or Below 19 Kilowatts (25                          
            Horsepower)(Phase 2)..................................................................    2060-AE29 
3408        SAN No. 3789.  Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Delegation Remand..............    2060-AG39 
3409        SAN No. 3790.  Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Offset Remand..................    2060-AG40 
3410        SAN No. 3352.  NSPS: Nitrogen Oxide Emissions From Fossil-Fuel Fired Steam Generating               
            Units--Revision.......................................................................    2060-AE56 
3411        SAN No. 3560.  Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling Rule To Include All Refrigerants    2060-AF37 
3412        SAN No. 3673.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Section 608 Sales              
            Restriction...........................................................................    2060-AG20 
3413        SAN No. 3640.  Supplemental Rule To Require Certain Products Made With HCFCs To Bear                
            Warning Label.........................................................................    2060-AF93 
3414        SAN No. 3525 (generic).  Update of the Acceptability List Under the Significance New                
            Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program....................................................    2060-AG12 
3415        SAN No. 3792.  Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) and                
            Hazardous Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface                       
            Impoundments, and Containers..........................................................    2060-AG44 
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                                      Clean Air Act (CAA)--Final Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3416        SAN No. 2942.  Compliance Assurance Monitoring Program (Previously Enhanced Monitoring              
            Program)..............................................................................    2060-AD18 
3417        SAN No. 3369.  Federal Operating Permit Rules.........................................    2060-AD68 
3418        SAN No. 2939.  Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act.    2060-AD81 
3419        SAN No. 3264.  Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements--Onboard Diagnostic Checks.    2060-AE19 
3420        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 
3421        SAN No. 3506.  Addition of Methods 204, 204A - 204F for Measurement of VOC Emissions                
            From Stationary Sources...............................................................    2060-AF02 
3422        SAN No. 3570.  Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Administrative Appeal Regulations                
            Under Title IV of the Clean Air Act...................................................    2060-AF43 
3423        SAN No. 3412.  Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70).................................    2060-AF70 
3424        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 
3425        SAN No. 3638.  Revision of EPA's Radiological Emergency Response Plan.................    2060-AF85 
3426        SAN No. 3643.  Sales Volume Limit Provisions for Small-Volume Manufacture                           
            Certification for Clean Fuel and Conventional Vehicle Conversions and Related                       
            Provisions............................................................................    2060-AF87 
3427        SAN No. 3538.  Compliance Application Guidance for 40 CFR 194.........................    2060-AG09 
3428        SAN No. 3675.  Determining Conformity of General Federal Actions to State or Federal                
            Implementation Plans (for Attainment and Unclassifiable Areas)........................    2060-AG10 
3429        SAN No. 3744.  Amendment to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources;                    
            Monitoring Requirements...............................................................    2060-AG22 
3430        SAN No. 3650.  Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recension of NAMS Ambient Air Quality              
            Monitoring Requirements for Lead......................................................    2060-AG23 
3431        SAN No. 3674.  Amendments to the Final Rules NESHAP for Chromium Electroplating,                    
            NESHAP for Commercial Sterilization, NESHAP for Dry Cleaners, and NESHAP for Secondary              
            Lead Smelters.........................................................................    2060-AG36 
3432        SAN No. 3835.  Amendment to the User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Rule.........    2060-AG64 
3433        SAN No. 3831.  Revision to Appendix W of 40 CFR Part 51...............................    2060-AG71 
3434        SAN No. 3446.  Revisions to Part 35, Subpart A Section 105 Air Grant Regulations......    2060-AF03 
3435        SAN No. 3087.  Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and Management.....................    2060-AF79 
3436        SAN No. 1002 (Primary Standard) and SAN No. 3588 (Implementation)  NAAQS: Sulfur                    
            Dioxide (Review)......................................................................    2060-AA61 
3437        SAN No. 1004.  NAAQS: Nitrogen Dioxide (Review).......................................    2060-AC06 
3438        SAN No. 2535.  NSPS: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills..................................    2060-AC42 
3439        SAN No. 2719.  Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI).......................................    2060-AC62 
3440        SAN No. 2932.  Guidance for the Implementation of Section 112(g)--Modifications.......    2060-AD06 
3441        SAN No. 3077.  NESHAP: Printing/Publishing Industry...................................    2060-AD95 
3442        SAN No. 3166.  NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group I...................................    2060-AD96 
3443        SAN No. 3159.  NESHAP for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations......................    2060-AE05 
3444        SAN No. 3187.  NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group IV..................................    2060-AE37 
3445        SAN No. 3469.  NESHAP: Manufacture of Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde..........................    2060-AE99 
3446        SAN No. 3466.  Delisting of Source Categories Under 112(c): Stainless and Non-                      
            Stainless Steel Manufacturing and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Operation, Wood                        
            Treatment, and Chromium Chemicals.....................................................    2060-AF11 
3447        SAN No. 3046.  Decision on the Petition To Remove Caprolactam From the List of                      
            Hazardous Air Pollutants..............................................................    2060-AF33 
3448        SAN No. 3791.  Revision of Initial List of Categories of Sources and Schedule for                   
            Standards Under Section 112(c) and (e) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990........    2060-AG42 
3449        SAN No. 2937.  Field Citation Program.................................................    2060-AD82 
3450        SAN No. 3604.  Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline, Individual                     
            Baseline Fuel Adjustments.............................................................    2060-AG80 
3451        SAN No. 3841.  Adjustment of Reid Vapor Pressure Lower Limit for Reformulated Gasoline              
            Sold in the State of California.......................................................    2060-AG82 
3452        SAN No. 3827.  Integrated Rule for Paper, Film and Foil Coating and Coatings: MACT for              
            NESHAP; and BAC for National VOC Rule.................................................    2060-AG58 
3453        SAN No. 3660.  Open-Market Trading Rule for Ozone Precursors..........................    2060-AF60 
3454        SAN No. 3300.  Revised Carbon Monoxide (CO) Standard for Class I and II Nonhandheld                 
            New Nonroad Phase I Small Spark-Ignited Engines.......................................    2060-AG81 
3455        SAN No. 3541.  On-Board Diagnostics: Revision to Requirements for Storage of Engine                 
            Conditions Associated With Extinguishing a Malfunction Indicator Light................    2060-AF20 
3456        SAN No. 3323.  Review of the Federal Test Procedure for Emissions From Motor Vehicles               
            and Motor Vehicle Engines.............................................................    2060-AE27 
3457        SAN No. 2637.  Alternative Test Procedure for the Voluntary Aftermarket Part                        
            Certification Program.................................................................    2060-AC50 
3458        SAN No. 3597.  Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Certification Requirements for                
            Deposit Control Additives.............................................................    2060-AG06 
3459        SAN No. 3843.  Revision to the Covered Areas Provision for Reformulated Gasoline......    2060-AG77 

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3460        SAN No. 3350.  Emission Standards for Gasoline Spark-Ignition and Diesel Compression-               
            Ignition Marine Engines...............................................................    2060-AE54 
3461        SAN No. 2888.  Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Control Regulation...........................    2060-AD45 
3462        SAN No. 3575 (combined with SAN 3571).  Acid Rain Phase II Nitrogen Oxides Reduction                
            Program...............................................................................    2060-AF48 
3463        SAN No. 3555.  Amendment to the MVAC Rule To Include All Refrigerants.................    2060-AF35 
3464        SAN No. 3556.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule Regarding a                     
            Recycling Standard Under Section 608..................................................    2060-AF36 
3465        SAN No. 3809.  Technical Amendment to Regulations Promulgated Under Section 608 of the              
            Clean Air Act Amendments..............................................................    2060-AG47 
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                                     Clean Air Act (CAA)--Long-Term Actions                                     
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3466        SAN No. 3009/3357.  Acid Rain Opt-In Regulations......................................    2060-AD43 
3467        SAN No. 3380.  NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry - Wastewater..    2060-AE94 
3468        SAN No. 3516.  Radiation Waste Management Regulations.................................    2060-AF41 
3469        SAN No. 3741.  Service Information Availability.......................................    2060-AG13 
3470        SAN No. 3819.  NESHAP for Sewage Sludge Incinerators..................................    2060-AG50 
3471        SAN No. 3812.  Radiation Protection Standards for Scrap Metal.........................    2060-AG51 
3472        SAN No. 3820.  NESHAP for Plywood and Particle Board Manufacturing....................    2060-AG52 
3473        SAN No. 3814.  Guidance for the Implementation of EPA's Radiation Protection Standards              
            for the Management and Storage of Transuranic Radioactive Waste at the Waste Isolation              
            Pilot Plant (WIPP)....................................................................    2060-AG74 
3474        SAN No. 3656.  Internal Combustion Engine NESHAP/NSPS.................................    2060-AG63 
3475        SAN No. 3657.  Combustion Turbine NESHAP/NSPS.........................................    2060-AG67 
3476        SAN No. 3343.  NESHAP--Iron Foundries and Steel Foundries.............................    2060-AE43 
3477        SAN No. 3346.  NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel......................................    2060-AE48 
3478        SAN No. 3326.  NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production.......................    2060-AE79 
3479        SAN No. 3452.  NESHAP: Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Production and Processes........    2060-AE82 
3480        SAN No. 3548.  NESHAP: Nylon 6 Production.............................................    2060-AF27 
3481        SAN No. 3746.  National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Paint                    
            Stripper Users........................................................................    2060-AG26 
3482        SAN No. 3747.  NESHAP for Boat Manufacturing..........................................    2060-AG27 
3483        SAN No. 3749.  NESHAP for Tire Manufacturing..........................................    2060-AG29 
3484        SAN No. 3752.  NESHAP for Aerosol Can Production......................................    2060-AG32 
3485        SAN No. 3754.  Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners MACT Standard...........................    2060-AG34 
3486        SAN No. 3821.  NESHAP for Ethylene Processes..........................................    2060-AG53 
3487        SAN No. 3823.  Large Appliance Coatings Integrated Regulation.........................    2060-AG54 
3488        SAN No. 3655.  Asphalt Roofing and Processing NESHAP..................................    2060-AG66 
3489        SAN No. 3652.  NESHAP Chromium Refractories...........................................    2060-AG68 
3490        SAN No. 3837.  NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process              
            Heaters...............................................................................    2060-AG69 
3491        SAN No. 3651.  NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing.............................................    2060-AG72 
3492        SAN No. 3751.  New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for Other                   
            Solid Waste Incinerators..............................................................    2060-AG31 
3493        SAN No. 3824.  Metal Furniture Coatings Integrated Regulation.........................    2060-AG55 
3494        SAN No. 3825.  Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products--Integrated..    2060-AG56 
3495        SAN No. 3826.  Plastic Parts Coating Integrated Rule for Volatile Organic Compounds                 
            (VOC) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).............................................    2060-AG57 
3496        SAN No. 2940.  Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits Brought Under                    
            Section 304 of the Clean Air Act......................................................    2060-AD80 
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                                     Clean Air Act (CAA)--Completed Actions                                     
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3497        SAN No. 3111.  Prohibition of Leaded Gasoline for Highway Use.........................    2060-AD55 
3498        SAN No. 3018.  Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Interim Requirements for                     
            Deposit Control Gasoline Additives....................................................    2060-AD71 

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3499        SAN No. 3354.  State Implementation Plan Completeness Criteria........................    2060-AE58 
3500        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 
3501        SAN No. 3457.  On-Board Diagnostics Service Information Available.....................    2060-AE93 
3502        SAN No. 3500.  Application of Mandatory Sanctions Under Title V of the Clean Air Act..    2060-AE96 
3503        SAN No. 3468.  Establishment of Lesser Quantity Emission Rates for Hazardous Air                    
            Pollutants............................................................................    2060-AE98 
3504        SAN No. 3474.  Ammonia Test Method, 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix M........................    2060-AF22 
3505        SAN No. 3472.  Technical Corrections to Appendix A of 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix B of                 
            Part 61, Appendix A of Part 63, and Part 60...........................................    2060-AF24 
3506        SAN No. 3540.  Technical Amendments to Evaporative Emission Procedure.................    2060-AF49 
3507        SAN No. 3419.  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 
3508        SAN No. 3306.  Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic Compound - Exclusion of               
            Perchloroethylene.....................................................................    2060-AG25 
3509        SAN No. 2916.  NSPS: Municipal Waste Combustion--Phase II and Phase III...............    2060-AD00 
3510        SAN No. 2892.  NESHAP: Asbestos Processing (Delisting)................................    2060-AB51 
3511        SAN No. 2965.  NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing................................    2060-AD57 
3512        SAN No. 3074.  NESHAP: Surface Coating Operations in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair.....    2060-AD98 
3513        SAN No. 3459.  Criteria and Procedures for Determining Transportation Conformity in                 
            Attainment Areas......................................................................    2060-AE90 
3514        SAN No. 2665.  Amendments to Regulations Governing the Importation of Nonconforming                 
            Vehicles..............................................................................    2060-AC58 
3515        SAN No. 3097.  Nonconformance Penalties for 1998 Model Year Emission Standards for                  
            Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.......................................................    2060-AE07 
3516        SAN No. 3571.  Acid Rain Program: Revised Group 1, Phase II, NOx Emission Limitations.    2060-AF44 
3517        SAN No. 3715.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Global Warming Potentials              
            for Ozone-Depleting Substances........................................................    2060-AG35 
3518        SAN No. 3639.  Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling Rule To Modify the Sales                      
            Restrictions of Split Systems.........................................................    2060-AF81 
3519        SAN No. 3673.  Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Direct Final Rule Extending                       
            Reclamation Requirements of the Section 608 Refrigerant Recycling Rule................    2060-AF97 
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                                     Superfund (CERCLA)--Proposed Rule Stage                                    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3520        SAN No. 3806.  Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Reform - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M.    2050-AE33 
3521        SAN No. 3423.  Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates.........................    2050-AE12 
3522        SAN No. 3439.  National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites:                     
            Proposed and Final Rules..............................................................    2050-AD75 
3523        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   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3524        SAN No. 2979.  Risk Management Program for Chemical Accidental Release Prevention.....    2050-AD26 
3525        SAN No. 3054.  Administrative Reporting Exemptions for Certain Radionuclide Releases..    2050-AD46 
3526        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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                                      Superfund (CERCLA)--Long-Term Actions                                     
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3527        SAN No. 2394.  Reporting Exemptions for Federally-Permitted Releases of Hazardous                   
            Substances............................................................................    2050-AB82 

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3528        SAN No. 3050.  Deletion of Saccharin From the List of Hazardous Wastes Under RCRA and               
            the List of Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA.........................................    2050-AD45 
3529        SAN No. 3424.  Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Radon-222...........................    2050-AE20 
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                                      Superfund (CERCLA)--Completed Actions                                     
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3530        SAN No. 3422.  Response Action Contractor Indemnification.............................    2050-AE19 
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                                          General--Proposed Rule Stage                                          
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3531        SAN No. 3671.  Final Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment........................    2080-AA06 
3532        SAN No. 3670.  Proposed Guidelines for Ecological Risk Assessment.....................    2080-AA07 
3533        SAN No. 3624.  Guidelines for Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment...........................    2080-AA08 
3534        SAN No. 3765.  Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act                  
            (CERCLA) Cost Recovery................................................................    2020-AA25 
3535        SAN No. 3486.  Rules of Practice for Enforcement Actions Not Governed by the                        
            Administrative Procedure Act..........................................................    2020-AA23 
3536        SAN No. 3580.  Incorporation of Class Deviation into EPAAR............................    2030-AA37 
3537        SAN No. 3629.  EPA Mentor-Protege Program.............................................    2030-AA40 
3538        SAN No. 3816.  Agency Implementation of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA)                 
            Changes to Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)...........................................    2030-AA47 
3539        SAN No. 3255.  Source Selection Procedures............................................    2030-AA29 
3540        SAN No. 2662.  Amendments to Part 22 Consolidated Procedural Rules....................    2020-AA13 
3541        SAN No. 3817.  Governmentwide Implementation of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act                
            (FASA) and Changes to OMB Suspension and Debarment Common Rule........................    2030-AA48 
3542        SAN No. 3807.  Consolidation of Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLPS) Regulations               
            Currently Under TSCA and FIFRA Into One Rule..........................................    2020-AA26 
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                                            General--Final Rule Stage                                           
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3543        Final Guidelines for Reproductive Toxicity Risk Assessment............................    2080-AA05 
3544        SAN No. 2702.  Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act                  
            (CERCLA) Cost Recovery................................................................    2050-AC98 
3545        SAN No. 3578.  Revision to Submission of Invoices Clause..............................    2030-AA35 
3546        SAN No. 3579.  EPA Policies for Information Resources Management......................    2030-AA36 
3547        SAN No. 3587.  Merger of 40 CFR Parts 15 and 32 Into a Single Regulation..............    2030-AA38 
3548        SAN No. 3815.  Conforming Amendments to the EPAAR From the Federal Acquisition                      
            Streamlining Act......................................................................    2030-AA46 
3549        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 
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                                           General--Long-Term Actions                                           
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3550        SAN No. 3240.  Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations.....................    2020-AA21 

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3551        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--Completed Actions                                           
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3552        SAN No. 3577.  Grants and Cooperative Agreements With State, Local, and Indian Tribal               
            Governments...........................................................................    2030-AA34 
3553        SAN No. 3436.  Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Agreements With                   
            Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........    2030-AA32 
3554        SAN No. 3628.  Confidential Business Information Provisions and Clauses...............    2030-AA41 
3555        SAN No. 3098.  Implementation of Procurement Integrity................................    2030-AA25 
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_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                     Prerule Stage


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3126. DATA CONSOLIDATION INITIATIVE; KEY IDENTIFIERS REPORTING

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:  FIFRA, TSCA, RCRA, CAA, SDWA, PPA, etc.

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Using the various EPA regulatory authorities, the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA is developing a proposed 
regulation for collecting uniform facility identification information 
under one regulation. The uniform facility information will be used to 
link data reported under various Federal environmental laws, and is 
expected to reduce regulatory burden for facilities. This action will 
provide more meaningful access to environmental data and is the 
foundation for moving forward the longer-term vision of full data 
integration and uniform reporting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/96
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Agency Contact: Mary Hanley, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-1624

RIN: 2070-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3127. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE DECISIONS UNDER THE DELANEY CLAUSE

Priority:  Other Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline:  Other, Judicial, September 30, 2009.
ariable. 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 03/15/
96

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 (60 FR 49142)  Final Action 03/15/
97

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




3128. PESTICIDES: TOLERANCE PROGRAM REVISIONS

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:  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 06/
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3129. 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                            06/00/96

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, 401 M St SW., 7505C, 
Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5697
Fax: 703 308-1825
Email: Tompkins.J[email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




3130. PESTICIDES; SELF-CERTIFICATION

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 to 136y

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is evaluating self-
certification as a possible approach to reinventing the registration 
process for pesticides. The goal of this effort is to simplify, speed 
up, and increase the efficiency of the registration process while 
maintaining protection to human health and the environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Draft PR Notices Self-
Certification of Acute Toxicity 
and Product Chemistry Data      05/00/96
Final FR Notices Self-
Certification of Acute Toxicity 
and Product Chemistry Data      07/00/96
Final Notification Rule         01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Agency Contact: Jeff Kempter, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7505C), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-5448

RIN: 2070-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




3131. 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

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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                            12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3132. PESTICIDES AND GROUNDWATER STATE MANAGEMENT PLAN REGULATION

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136/FIFRA 3

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                            05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3133. 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                            05/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3134. 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. 
Currently planned actions are listed below:

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Decontamination requirements  NPRM 09/29/95 (60 FR 50686)  Final Action 
04/00/96

Glove requirements  NPRM 04/00/96

Language and size requirements for warning signs  NPRM 09/29/95 (60 FR 
50682)  Final Action 04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3731.

Agency Contact: Don Eckerman, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3135. 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 136/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

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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                            08/00/96

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: 703 305-6661

RIN: 2070-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




3136. 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.

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
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3137. 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                    08/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3138. 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 because cross-contamination is an 
inevitable outcome in the manufacture of chemicals. EPA is attemping 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-

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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 is 
phytotoxicity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3139. 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                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2684.

Agency Contact: Flora Chow, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7501W), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-8290

RIN: 2070-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




3140. PESTICIDE FLAMMABILITY LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL RELEASE 
FOGGERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 136/FIFRA 2; 7 USC 137/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 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                    06/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3141. 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                    06/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3142. 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

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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                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3143. 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                    03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3144. 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 01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3733.

Agency Contact: Don Eckerman, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3145. 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                    12/00/96

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: 202 564-4162

RIN: 2070-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




3146. 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 136/FIFRA 25

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 some of a character that do not require registration. EPA 
intends to exempt appropriate pesticides from registration.

Timetable:

List of Other Pesticides and Criteria  NPRM 09/15/94 (59 FR 
47289)  Final Action 04/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 23631]]

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




3147. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3148. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3149. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PESTICIDES FOR RESTRICTED USE DUE TO 
GROUNDWATER CONCERNS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 152.170

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Gillis
Phone: 703 305-5131

RIN: 2070-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




3150. WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS; PESTICIDE HAZARD COMMUNICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 170

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Don Eckerman
Phone: 703 305-7666

RIN: 2070-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




3151. 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.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 156.10

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Melissa L. Chun
Phone: 703 308-8318

RIN: 2070-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




3152. EXCEPTIONS TO PESTICIDE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 170

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don Eckerman
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962

RIN: 2070-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




3153. 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                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Janice Jensen
Phone: 703 305-7706

RIN: 2070-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________




3154. 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
_______________________________________________________________________

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3155. INTERPRETATION OF RAW AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY

Priority:  Other

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interpretive Rule               01/25/96                     61 FR 2386

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jean Frane
Phone: 703 305-5944

RIN: 2070-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3156. 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 data on exposures and 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 quantities produced. About 
2,400 facilities reported data on about 8,300 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 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3301.

Agency Contact: Ward Penberthy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1664

RIN: 2070-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________




3157. FACILITY COVERAGE AMENDMENT; TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING; 
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW

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) required 
reporting from facilities in Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 
codes 20-39. These SIC codes cover manufacturing facilities only. This 
requirement was imposed under the Emergency Planning and Community 
Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) section 313(b)(1)(A). The Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) is considering expanding this original list. 
EPCRA section 313(b)(1)(B) and (b)(2) provide the Administrator with 
the authority to add or delete SIC codes and the discretion to add 
particular facilities based on a broad set of factors. EPA is currently 
conducting analysis to determine which SIC codes (or portions thereof) 
should be considered for coverage in TRI. Facilities in a broad set of 
industries are under consideration, including but not limited to, 
electric utilities, waste management facilities, mining, oil and gas 
production, materials recovery and recycling, and some warehousing 
activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3034.

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

RIN: 2070-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




3158. 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

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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, 401 M Street SW. 
(7408), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024

RIN: 2070-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________




3159. 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.
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 05/00/96

Ethylene Glycol (delete)  Response 05/00/96

Hydrochloric Acid (modify)  Response 05/00/96

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

Metallic Copper (modify)  Response 05/00/96

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 05/00/96

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

Zinc Oxide (delete)  Response 05/00/96

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 Street SW. 
(7408), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024

RIN: 2070-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




3160. 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.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 11013/Pollution Prevention Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 372

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would implement the ``Source 
Reduction and Recycling Report'' provision of the Pollution Prevention 
Act of 1990. Under this current data collection facilities that file 
EPA Form R must include information on the amounts of the chemical 
recycled,combusted for energy recovery,treated,and released both on-
site and off-site for the reporting year, the prior year and the 
following two years. Facilities must also indicate changes in 
production from year to year and what source reduction activities were 
implemented. This proposed regulation would also redesign form R to 
make it easier and more logical to complete.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/91                    56 FR 48475
Supplementary NPRM              09/00/96
Finalization of Form R          04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2847.

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

RIN: 2070-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




3161. 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

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this topic to provide information while a proposal is being developed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW. 
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




3162. EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-550, sec 405(f)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 28, 1995.

Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 
requires the President to establish by rule, criteria, testing 
protocols, and performance characteristics to ensure that lead-based 
paint hazard evaluation and reduction products are effective. The 
statute urges the use of independent testing laboratories in 
implementing the rule. The statute also allows the President to 
delegate authority for this rulemaking. While the authority has not yet 
been delegated, it is likely to be delegated to EPA. The timetable 
below reflects such a potential delegation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3631.

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW. 
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________




3163. CFR REGULATORY REVIEW RELATED INITIATIVES

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:  40 USC 11013 EPCRA 313

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 150 to 189; 40 CFR 372; 40 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 4, 1995, the President directed all Federal agencies 
and departments to conduct a comprehensive review of the regulations 
they administer, and by June 1, 1995, to identify those rules that are 
obsolete or unduly burdensome. The Office of Prevention Pesticides, and 
Toxic Substances (OPPTS) has reviewed regulations under its purview, 
that is, those issued under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and 
the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). As a 
result of that review, OPPTS identified a number of regulations that 
can be eliminated from the CFR; in addition, OPPTS also identified a 
significant number of potential burden-reduction and streamlining 
opportunities through modifications to regulations and is further 
evaluating other regulations to determine if they can be simplified or 
streamlined. The Agency plans to involve the public as much as possible 
by soliciting comments and conducting stakeholder meetings and 
consultations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3755.
A number of program activities and regulations are being evaluated for 
the regulatory reform initiative. As these activities are developed, 
they will be included in the Regulatory Agenda when appropriate. 
Current regulatory reform initiatives are identified in the Regulatory 
Agenda individually.

Agency Contact: Allan Abramson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7101), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-2906

RIN: 2070-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________




3164. PROPOSED DECISIONS ON TEST RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603/TSCA 4

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 799

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory.
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 06/00/96

OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 31)  NPRM or ECA 
06/00/96

OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 35)  NPRM or ECA 
06/00/96

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, 401 M Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________




3165. 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

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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                            09/00/96

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 Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




3166. MULTICHEMICAL 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 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 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 09/00/96

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 Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




3167. 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 
Substances 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96

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 Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________




3168. HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS TEST RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2603/TSCA 4; 42 USC 7412/CAA 112; 42 USC 7403/
CAA 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: 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), and requirements for an accidental release control program. 
These data will also be important for the right-to-know program given 
the large release of these

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chemicals to the atmosphere. In order to implement these and other 
programs and requirements under section 112, EPA must identify the 
health and environment 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, 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                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3504.

Agency Contact: Gary Timm, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1859

RIN: 2070-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




3169. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

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                            09/00/96

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 Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________




3170. 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/TSCA 4; 15 USC 2607/TSCA 6; 15 USC 2647/
TSCA 7

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 763

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                            01/00/97

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, 401 M Street SW. (7404), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




3171. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES ON NATIONAL PROGRAM CHEMICALS; ASBESTOS, 
LEAD, AND REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS

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 instituted a program to monitor the commercial 
development of existing chemicals of concern and/or to gather 
information to support 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 
by the manufacturers, importers and/or processors of these chemicals. 
Proposed rules may be published on at least the chemicals listed on the 
timetable below.

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

Additional Information: SAN No. 1923.

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW. 
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________

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3172. 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/TSCA 2; 15 USC 2611/TSCA 12

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 actions which required testing under 
rules or Enforceable Consent Orders. 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                    06/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

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, 401 M Street SW. 
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3173. 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                    06/00/96

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, 401 M Street SW. (7404), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




3174. 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                    06/00/96

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, 401 M Street SW. 
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




3175. 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/TSCA 4; 15 USC 2607/TSCA 6

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 763

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

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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

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, 401 M Street SW. 
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




3176. 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 Health and Human 
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                    09/00/96

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, 401 M Street SW. (7404), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________




3177. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/29/95                    60 FR 50722
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, 401 M Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3296

RIN: 2070-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




3178. SELECTED RULEMAKINGS FOR ABATING LEAD HAZARDS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2683; PL 102-550

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 28, 1994. Other, Statutory, 
October 28, 1994.
Final Statutory, April 28, 1994 (Sections 403, 402, 404) Final 
Statutory, October 28, 1994 (Sections 406, 1018)

Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 
requires EPA to promulgate regulations that establish standards for 
determining hazards associated with lead-based paint, lead-contaminated 
soil, and lead-contaminated dust. EPA is to (a)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 
section 403 to provide preliminary information while a proposal is 
being developed); (b) promulgate regulations (section 402) 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 (section 404) which 
may be adopted by any State which seeks to administer and enforce a 
State Program); (c) promulgate regulations (section 406) requiring 
renovators to provide a lead

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hazard information brochure (developed separately by EPA) to clients 
before beginning work; (d) promulgate, with HUD, regulations (Section 
1018) that require the following before the sale or lease of pre-1978 
housing: disclosure of lead-based paint hazards, provisions of a lead-
paint information brochure to the prospective buyer or renter, and for 
buyers, and the opportunity to conduct a lead risk assessment or 
inspection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Section 406                03/02/94                    59 FR 11108
NPRM Sections 402 and 404       09/02/94                    59 FR 45872
NPRM Section 1018               11/02/94                    59 FR 54984
Final Action Section 1018       03/06/96                     61 FR 9064
Final Action Section 406        06/00/96
Final Action Sections 402 and 
404                             06/00/96
NPRM Section 403                11/00/96
Final Action Section 403        09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis; Regulatory Impact Analysis

Additional Information: Lead Hazard Standards (Section 403) (RIN 2070-
AC63)
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules: Training, Accreditation and 
Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule (Sections 402 and 404) 
(RIN: 2070-AC64)
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements at Renovation of Target 
Housing (Section 406) (RIN: 2070-AC65)
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information Requirements at the Transfer of 
Target Housing: Joint with HUD (Section 1018) (RIN: 2070-AC75)

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW. 
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




3179. 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 05/00/96

Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2)  ANPRM 12/29/83 (48 FR 57452)  NPRM 01/17/
92 (57 FR 2138)  Final Action (ECA) 07/00/96

Brominated Flame Retardants  NPRM 06/25/91 (56 FR 29140)  Final Action 
(ECA) 09/00/96

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

Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (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 05/00/96

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 Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




3180. 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  Final 09/00/96 (60 FR 45119)

Chloranil  NPRM 05/12/93 (58 FR 27980)  Final Action 02/00/97

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

2-Ethoxyethanol, 2-Methoxyethanol, & 2-methoxyethanol Acetate  NPRM 04/
00/97

2,4-Pentanedione  NPRM 09/27/89 (54 FR 39548)  Final Action 05/00/96

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, 401 M Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




3181. 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

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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 06/00/96

Aluminum Cross-linked Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose  NPRM 06/11/93 (58 
FR 32628)  Final Action 06/00/96

Diphenyl-2,4,6-Trimethylbenzol Phosphine Oxide (87-586)  NPRM 02/02/88 
(53 FR 2857)  Final Action 06/00/96

1-Decanimine-N-Decyl-N-Methyl-N-Oxide (86-566)  NPRM 12/08/87 (52 FR 
46496)  Final Action 06/00/96

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, 401 M Street SW. 
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857

RIN: 2070-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




3182. 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 05/00/96

Batch SNUR: 84-660/-704, 84-105/-106 & -107, 85-433  NPRM 05/27/93 (58 
FR 30744)  Final Action 05/00/96

Polyalkylene Polyamine  NPRM 12/19/94 (59 FR 65248)  Final Action 05/
00/96

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 Street SW. 
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857

RIN: 2070-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________




3183. 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                    06/00/96

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 Street SW. 
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857

RIN: 2070-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________




3184. 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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




3185. 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                    05/00/96

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 Street SW. (7404), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933

RIN: 2070-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________




3186. 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: After analyzing the comments received in response to an ANPRM 
issued in 1991, EPA issued a proposed rule on December 6, 1994 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. The notice also 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 and the transboundary movement of PCB wastes. Roughly 
270 sets of comments were 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, the rule incorporated a 
reproposal of the April 6, 1990 proposed rule (55 FR 12866), which 
intended to clarify questions on whether the analysis of PCBs is to be 
conducted ``on a dry weight basis.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/10/91                    56 FR 26738
NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62788
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2878.

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

RIN: 2070-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




3187. 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. In February 1996, EPA reopened 
the record for 30 days to take additional comments, specifically to 
seek data on the durability of acrylamide and NMA grouts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/91                    56 FR 49863
Final Action                    07/00/96

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 Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3945

RIN: 2070-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




3188. 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.

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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                    09/00/96

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 Street SW. (7404), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933

RIN: 2070-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________




3189. 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.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2646/TSCA 6

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 763

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 28, 1992.

Abstract: The Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act 
(ASHARA) amended TSCA to require that EPA revise its asbestos model 
accreditation plan to extend training and accreditation requirements to 
include persons performing certain asbestos-related work in public and 
commercial buildings, to increase the minimum number of training hours 
required for accreditation purposes and to effect other changes 
necessary to implement the amendments. This action will increase 
regulatory costs for the owners and managers of public and commercial 
building, but will also reduce asbestos exposures in these buildings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/92                    57 FR 20438
Interim Final Rule              02/03/94                     59 FR 5236
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3148.

Agency Contact: Brion Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW. (7404), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878

RIN: 2070-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




3190. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL 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:  15 USC 2605(e)/TSCA 6(e)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will make over 50 modifications, additions, 
and deletions to the existing PCB management program under the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA). A notice of proposed rulemaking was 
published on December 6, 1994 and covered the manufacture (including 
import) processing, distribution in commerce, export use, disposal, and 
marking of PCBs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62788
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3860.

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

RIN: 2070-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




3191. 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      05/00/96
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 Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________

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3192. 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 (40 CFR Part 716). 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      05/00/96
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 Street SW. (7405), 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130

RIN: 2070-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________




3193. 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                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Agency Contact: Richard Hefter, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7402), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-3470

RIN: 2070-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3194. CHEMICAL LIST EXPANSION; EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-
TO-KNOW ACT SECTION 313

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 372

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/94                     59 FR 1788
Final Rule                      11/30/94                    59 FR 61432
Final Action Deferred Chemicals 05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 2070-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




3195. 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

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3196. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3197. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3198. 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 C. McNally
Phone: 202 260-3945

RIN: 2070-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




3199. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION: 
RENOVATION AND REMODELING

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3200. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TRANSFER 
OF TARGET HOUSING (SECTION 1018); JOINT RULE WITH THE DEPT. OF HUD

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 745; 24 CFR 35

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/06/95                     61 FR 9064

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777

RIN: 2070-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                     Prerule Stage


Clean Water Act (CWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3201. 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

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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                           09/00/96
NPRM                            03/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Clean Water Act (CWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3202. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY TOXIC POLLUTANTS 
AND TOXICITY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 101; 33 USC 1313/CWA 303

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                            08/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3203. 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/CWA 306

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                            08/00/96
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. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3204.  STREAMLINING THE STATE SEWAGE SLUDGE MANAGEMENT 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1251/CWA 101

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The requirements for States seeking authorization of their 
sewage sludge programs are located at 40 CFR parts 123 (for National 
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs) and 501 (for 
non-NPDES programs). Both sets of requirements were modeled on the 
NPDES requirements for authorization of wastewater effluent discharge 
programs. Many States manage sewage sludge through their solid waste 
programs, which are often structured differently than NPDES programs. 
As a result, States are not always able to meet all the requirements of 
parts 123 or 501. The Agency wants States with well-run sewage sludge 
management programs to be eligible for authorization without having to 
make unnecessary administrative changes to their programs. Proposed 
changes would streamline the existing regulations to ease the 
authorization process for States and ensure that decisions are made 
based on true environmental and public health considerations.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3788.

Agency Contact: Wendy Bell, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9534

RIN: 2040-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




3205. AMENDMENTS TO ROUND I FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR DISPOSAL RULE - 
PHASE TWO

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 Two will address issues presented by judicial remand of 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: land application pollutant limits for 
molybdenum and selenium, the total hydrocarbon (THC) operational 
standard for sewage sludge incinerators, and measuring temperature in 
lieu of measuring THC 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                            09/00/96
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: Robert M. Southworth, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7157

RIN: 2040-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




3206. STREAMLINING NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM 
REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING GENERAL PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS

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 1251/CWA 101; 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1328/CWA 318; 33 USC 1342/CWA 
402; 33 USC 1345/CWA 405

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising 
regulations, guidance documents, and forms to streamline procedures for 
compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 
(NPDES) requirements. The rule and form revisions will eliminate 
redundant regulations, provide clarification, and remove unnecessary 
procedures which do not provide any environmental benefit. Revising and 
reducing burdensome procedures will promote efficiency and simplify the 
operation of the NPDES programs. Where possible, through the reliance 
on existing data and collection of data in electronic form, the burden 
on small businesses and other entities will be reduced.

Timetable:

General Pretreatment for Existing and New Sources of Pollution  NPRM 
03/00/97  Final Action 03/00/98

NPDES and Sludge Municipal Permit Application Forms and Rules  NPRM 04/
00/96  Final Action 06/00/97

NPDES Industrial Permit Application Form and Regulations  NPRM 09/00/
96  Final Action 01/00/98

Procedures for Developing and Maintaining Approved POTW Program  NPRM 
04/00/96  Final Action 12/00/96

Round II NPDES Streamlining Rule  NPRM 04/00/96  Final Action 08/00/96

Round III NPDES Streamlining Rule  NPRM 06/00/96  Final Action 12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3861.

Agency Contact: Traci Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8487

RIN: 2040-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




3207. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRIES 
CATEGORY

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 441

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, December 31, 1996. Final, Judicial, 
December 31, 1998.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly).

Abstract: EPA is developing effluent limitation guidelines for 
Industrial Laundries, which supply laundered and dry-cleaned work 
uniforms, wiping towels, safety equipment (such as gloves and flame-
resistant clothing), dust covers and cloths, and similar items to 
industrial and commercial users. EPA is negotiating an extension of the 
judicial deadline for this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

[[Page 23647]]

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3209.

Agency Contact: Martha Jordan, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-0817

RIN: 2040-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




3208. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT 
CLEANING CATEGORY

Priority:  Economically Significant

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

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 442

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, December 31, 1996. Final, Judicial, 
December 31, 1998.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly).

Abstract: EPA will propose effluent limitation guidelines for 
transportation equipment cleaning facilities, which clean the interiors 
of tank trucks, rail tank cars, intermodal tank containers, 
intermediate bulk containers, ocean/sea tankers, and tank barges. EPA 
is negotiating an extension of the judicial deadline for this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3204.

Agency Contact: Gina Matthews, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6036

RIN: 2040-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________




3209. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR LANDFILLS AND INCINERATORS

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, March 31, 1997. Final, Judicial, March 
31, 1999.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly)

Abstract: EPA is developing effluent guidelines and standards for: a) 
industrial incinerators and thermal destruction units; and b) all 
landfills with leachate collection systems. This rule was formerly 
titled ``Waste Treatment, Phase II.'' EPA is negotiating an extension 
to the judicial deadline for this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3489.
John Tinger (Landfills), US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Water, (4303), Washington, D.C. 20460 202-260-4992

Agency Contact: Samantha Hopkins, (Incinerators), Environmental 
Protection Agency, Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7149

RIN: 2040-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




3210. 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                            07/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3211. 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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




3212.  STREAMLINING 301(H) WAIVER RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1311/CWA 301

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing an amendment to the regulations contained in 
40 CFR Part 125, Subpart G. These regulations implement Section 301(h) 
of the Clean Water Act, 33 USC Section 1311(h). Section 301(h) provides 
publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) discharging to marine waters an 
opportunity to obtain a modification of secondary treatment 
requirements if they demonstrate to EPA that they comply with a number 
of criteria aimed at protecting the marine environment. This proposal 
is designed to streamline the renewal process for POTWs with 301(h) 
modified permits. The action would eliminate unnecessary paperwork. It 
specifies that a completed application would not be required for 
renewals in cases where EPA already has the required information. 
Additional information would only be required as necessary to determine 
ongoing compliance with the 301(h) criteria. This regulation should 
reduce paperwork submissions from municipalities, which should save 
time and resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3804.

Agency Contact: Deborah Lebow, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6419
Fax: 202 260-9960

RIN: 2040-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




3213. 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                            06/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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3214. STREAMLINING REVISIONS TO THE WATER QUALITY PLANNING AND 
MANAGEMENT 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:  33 USC 1313/CWA 303

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires States 
to identify waters still requiring total maximum daily loads (TMDLs). 
The TMDL is a tool for achieving State water quality standards. The 
TMDL process provides a framework for solving point and nonpoint source 
pollution problems in an integrated fashion. Current regulations 
implementing section 303(d) require States to submit their list of 
waters requiring TMDLs to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
every 2 years. This action would revise existing regulations to require 
States to submit their 303(d) list of waters still requiring TMDLs to 
EPA every 5 years rather than every 2 years. This revision is part of 
EPA's goal to comprehensively characterize State waters every five 
years. Currently, waters are identified on a number of lists as 
required by the CWA sections 303(d), 305(b), 314(a), and 319 (a). The 
Federal Register notice proposing the revision will also announce the 
availability of supplemental TMDL guidance which will clarify the 
definition of a TMDL.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3700.

Agency Contact: Mimi Dannel, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4503F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1897

RIN: 2040-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




3215. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF TRACE 
METALS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 122.21; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR 122.44; 
40 CFR 123.25; 40 CFR 403.7; 40 CFR 403.12

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. Since 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3216. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF 
CYANIDE UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136; 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 weakly bound cyanide and 
those forms that are less bioavailable because the cyanide is strongly 
bound to a metal ion. Method 335.1, Cyanides Amenable to Chlorination 
(CATC), is currently approved for the measurement of free and weakly 
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.

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




3217. 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/CWA 304; 33 USC 1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/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                            12/00/96
Final Action                    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
_______________________________________________________________________




3218.  1996 EFFLUENT GUIDELINES PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1314/CWA 304(m)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR subchapter N

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, August 28, 1996.
Consent Decree requires that the final Plan be signed on or before 
August 28, 1996.

Abstract: The Effluent Guidelines Plan is published biennially. It 
lists ongoing and planned effluent guidelines and standards, and 
preliminary industry studies. Public comment is invited on industries 
that should be studied and/or regulated by effluent guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed 1996 Plan              05/00/96
Final 1996 Plan                 09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3847.

Agency Contact: Eric Strassler, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
SE., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7150
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________




3219. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3220. 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.

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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 are required to submit an 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3221. 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 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3222. 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 v 
Costle, 629 F. 2d. 118 (DC Cir.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 are responsible for maintenance of navigable waters by dredging 
and request a permit for disposal of dredged material in the ocean.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Clean Water Act (CWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3223. AMENDMENTS TO ROUND I FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR DISPOSAL RULE--
PHASE ONE (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/CWA 101; 33 USC 1345/CWA 405

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 503

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is amending the Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or 
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 or 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 
because 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
Final Action                    09/00/96

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: Robert M. Southworth, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7157

RIN: 2040-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




3224. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3581.

Agency Contact: Ed Terry, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7128

RIN: 2040-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




3225.  ANALYTIC METHODS FOR MEASURING RADIONUCLIDES IN THE 
DRINKING WATER PROGRAM

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 
American Public Health Association), ASTM (American Society for Testing 
and Materials) Methods, USGS (United States Geological Survey) 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 for regulated radionuclides.
The rule would would allow the use of low cost, easy to use and 
technologically advanced methods for monitoring for regulated 
radionuclides in drinking water. Laboratory acceptance limits and other 
method performance requirements that were specified under previous 
rules will not be changed in this rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/91                    56 FR 33050
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3803.

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

RIN: 2040-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________




3226. 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: EPA is developing revised effluent limitation guidelines and 
standards for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, including 
limitations on toxic and non-conventional volatile organic pollutants. 
EPA is negotiating an

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extension of the judicial deadline for this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3227. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER, AND 
PAPERBOARD CATEGORY

Priority:  Economically 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 430; 40 CFR 431

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 1993.

Abstract: EPA is revising existing Best Practicable Technology (BPT), 
Best Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (BCT), Best Available 
Technology (BAT), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Pretreatment 
Standards for Existing Sources (PSES), and Pretreatment Standards for 
New sources (PSNS). The Agency is developing these revised effluent 
limitations in conjunction with development of maximum achievable 
control technology (MACT) standards, which limit air emissions under 
the Clean Air Act. (See separate Agenda entry, ``NESHAP: Pulp and 
Paper, in the Clean Air Act section, RIN: 2060-AD03.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/93                    58 FR 66078
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2712.

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

RIN: 2040-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________




3228. 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

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. EPA is 
negotiating an extension of the judicial deadline for this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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: Charles White, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5411

RIN: 2040-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




3229. 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.'' EPA is negotiating an extension of the judicial 
deadline for this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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: Jan Matuszko, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9126

RIN: 2040-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________




3230. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE METAL PRODUCTS AND 
MACHINERY CATEGORY, PHASE I

Priority:  Economically 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 438

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
September 30, 1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly)

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing

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effluent limitation guidelines for facilities that generate wastewater 
while processing metal parts; metal products; and machinery, including 
manufacture, assembly, rebuilding, repair, and maintenance. The phase I 
regulation will cover seven industrial groups: aircraft, aerospace, 
hardware, ordnance, stationary industrial equipment, mobile industrial 
equipment, and electronic equipment. This regulation is performance-
based and does not specify a method of compliance. EPA is negotiating 
an extension of the judicial deadline for this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/30/95                    60 FR 28210
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2806.

Agency Contact: Steven Geil, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9817

RIN: 2040-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




3231. 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, July 
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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/94                    59 FR 17850
Final Action                    07/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3232. 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.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1313/CWA 303

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is revising its rule promulgated on December 22, 1992, 
(National Toxics Rule or NTR) that established water quality criteria 
for 14 States that had failed to fully comply with section 303(2)(B) of 
the Clean Water Act. The NTR promulgated total recoverable metals 
criteria for 11 of these 14 States. In October 1993, the Office of 
Water issued a policy memorandum recommending a shift to the use of 
dissolved metals criteria because they more accurately reflect the 
bioavailable fraction of waterborne metals for aquatic life. This 
revision will convert the total recoverable metals criteria to 
dissolved metals criteria and bring the 11 States into alignment with 
the current policy on the use of dissolved metals.
This action is de-regulatory in nature, but is not expected to impact 
the health of aquatic life in the water column. EPA expects this rule 
to result in less stringent permit limits and therefore a potential 
cost savings in wastewater treatment for dischargers of metals in the 
11 covered States.

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

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3661.

Agency Contact: Jackie Romney, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9687

RIN: 2040-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




3233. 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 
that 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/27/96                     61 FR 7403
Interim Final Rule              06/00/96

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




3234. 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                            02/12/96                     61 FR 5364
Final Action                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3235. 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(h)/CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)/CWA 501(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 122.21; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR 122.44; 
40 CFR 123.25; 40 CFR 403.7; 40 CFR 403.12

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 consistent with 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 in order to avoid unacceptable inconsistency 
between results produced by these methods and the proposed Method 1664.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/96                     61 FR 1730
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3236. 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 1314(h)/CWA 304(h); 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; 40 CFR 403.7; 40 CFR 403.12

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

[[Page 23656]]

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/91                     56 FR 5090
Final Action                    10/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3237. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/04/95                      60 FR 419
Final Action                    06/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3238. OCEAN DUMPING TESTING REQUIREMENTS CLARIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 227

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/29/96                     61 FR 7765
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3783.

Agency Contact: Dave Redford, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9179
Fax: 202 260-9920

RIN: 2040-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




3239. 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 certain vessels 
and waste handling facilities to adopt a manual identify ing 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                    09/00/96

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

[[Page 23657]]

Phone: 202 260-6419

RIN: 2040-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Clean Water Act (CWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3240. 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: Robert M. Southworth
Phone: 202 260-7157

RIN: 2040-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




3241. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3242. 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                            07/00/99
Final Action                    08/00/01

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Deborah Nagle
Phone: 202 260-2656

RIN: 2040-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




3243.  EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR IRON AND STEEL 
MANUFACTURING POINT SOURCE 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 1362/CWA 502

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 420

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, December 31, 1998. Final, Judicial, 
December 31, 2000.

Abstract: EPA will propose amendments to the effluent limitations 
guidelines for the Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source Category 
to reflect significant industry changes related to consolidation and 
modernization within the U.S. steelmaking industry as well as advances 
in manufacturing technologies, in process pollution prevention, water 
conservation practices, and end-of-pipe wastewater treatment. A 
preliminary study of the Iron & Steel Industry (EPA 821-R-96-037, 
September 1995) indicates that revised limitations and standards based 
on current manufacturing, treatment and control techniques of better 
performing iron and steel mills would reduce wastewater pollutant 
loadings to the environment by approximately 1.9 million pounds of 
toxic equivalents per year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
Interim Final Rule              12/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3833.

Agency Contact: George M. Jett, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7151
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




3244. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO REPLACE PORTIONS OF EXISTING STATE 
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; I.E., STATE ANTIDEGRADATION POLICY FOR 
PENNSYLVANIA

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 131

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Evelyn S. MacKnight
Phone: 215 597-4491
Fax: 215 597-3359

RIN: 2040-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




3245. 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                            06/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 23658]]

Agency Contact: Louis Eby
Phone: 202 260-6814

RIN: 2040-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




3246. 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.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122.21(j)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/95                    60 FR 62545
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: George Utting
Phone: 202 260-9530

RIN: 2040-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________




3247. COMPREHENSIVE NPDES STORMWATER PHASE II REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 124

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

Agency Contact: Pamela Mazakas
Phone: 202 260-6599
Fax: 202 260-1460

RIN: 2040-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Clean Water Act (CWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3248. NPDES STREAMLINING RULE (PHASE III)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 2040-AC84      04/01/96

RIN: 2040-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




3249. MARINE SANITATION DEVICE: ESTABLISHMENT OF DRINKING WATER INTAKE 
ZONES IN TWO PORTIONS OF THE HUDSON RIVER, NEW YORK STATE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/13/95                    60 FR 63941

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Phil Sweeney
Phone: 212 637-3765

RIN: 2040-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




3250. 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.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 122.26

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Bill Swietlik
Phone: 202 260-9529

RIN: 2040-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Atomic Energy Act (AEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3251. 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                            12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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3252. 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 
authorities 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                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2073.

Agency Contact: Stuart Walker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6603J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9234
Fax: 202 233-9650

RIN: 2060-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Atomic Energy Act (AEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3253. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3254. 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                    04/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Atomic Energy Act (AEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3255. CRITERIA FOR THE CERTIFICATION AND RE-CERTIFICATION OF THE WASTE 
ISOLATION PILOT PLANT'S COMPLIANCE WITH 40 CFR 91 DISPOSAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 194

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/01/96                     61 FR 5224

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Radiation Protection Division
Phone: 202 233-9310
Fax: 202 233-9626

RIN: 2060-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3256. 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 300g-1 /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                            09/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3257. STREAMLINING REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER 
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 300/SDWA 1412

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) 
efforts to realign regulatory development priorities for the Drinking 
Water Program to maximize risk reduction and to focus and improve 
implementation of the existing regulatory program, EPA is initiating 
work on several streamlining rules. First, EPA is reorganizing/
reformatting Part 141 to make it easier for public water systems to 
understand and comply with and for States, local, and tribal 
governments to implement. EPA is also undertaking a comprehensive 
review of numerous monitoring and reporting requirements to identify 
opportunities to reduce the monitoring and reporting burden associated 
with both regulated and unregulated contaminants. Along with the 
comprehensive review of monitoring requirements, EPA is reexamining 
existing requirements that trigger increased monitoring of individual 
pollutants to try to raise the trigger and, thereby, reduce particular 
increased monitoring requirements. Finally, EPA is reviewing and 
streamlining existing public notification (PN) requirements which apply 
to systems which do not comply with drinking water standards. EPA plans 
to streamline PN requirements to allow States increased flexibility to 
design programs which will ensure notice to the public in a timely and 
effective manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Reformatting of Existing 
Drinking Water Regulations      09/00/96
NPRM Streamlining Drinking Water 
Monitoring Requirements         09/00/96
NPRM Streamlining Drinking Water 
Public Notification Requirements12/00/96
Final Action Requirements for 
Triggering Increased Drinking 
Water Monitoring                01/00/97
Final Action Reformatting of 
Existing Drinking Water 
Regulations                     06/00/97
Final Action Streamlining 
Drinking Water Monitoring 
Requirements                    12/00/97
Final Action Streamlining 
Drinking Water Public 
Notification Requirements       12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3862.
Revision of Current Requirements for Triggering Increased Drinking 
Water Monitoring (SAN 3565)
Reformatting of Existing Drinking Water Regulations (SAN 3563)
Comprehensive Review of Drinking Water Monitoring Requirements (SAN)
Revisions to Drinking Water Public Notification Requirements (SAN)

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Agency Contact: George Hoessel, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(4602), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7097

RIN: 2040-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




3258. ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR REGULATED DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300f/SDWA 1401; 42 USC 300g-1/SDWA 1412; 42 
USC 300j-9/SDWA 1450

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 143

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In promulgating National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, 
EPA includes analytical methods for determination of 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                            06/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3259. 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 300h /SDWA 1421

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                            09/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3260. STREAMLINING DRINKING WATER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

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 300j-4 /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) and by 
consolidating subsections wherever possible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3761
(Combining with SAN 3565 and RIN 2040-AC52)

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

RIN: 2040-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3261. 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 101; 33 USC 1341/CWA 402

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 NPDES programs. These regulations are found at 40 CFR 
Part 123. EPA has proposed to 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/95                    60 FR 14588
Final Action                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3262. DRINKING WATER MICROBIAL AND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT MONITORING 
RULE (FORMERLY CALLED THE ``INFORMATION COLLECTION DISINFECTION BY-
PRODUCTS RULE'')

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300g-1 /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                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3263. MANAGEMENT OF CLASS V INJECTION WELLS UNDER PART C OF THE SAFE 
DRINKING WATER ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 300h /SDWA 1421 to 1425

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

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, August 15, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
November 15, 1996.

Abstract: In the Safe Drinking Water Act, Congress required that EPA 
protect current and future underground sources of drinking water 
(USDWs) from the environmental and public health threats posed by the 
subsurface emplacement of fluids through injection wells. A Report to 
Congress entitled Class V Injection Wells -- Current Inventory; Effects 
on Ground Water; and Technical Recommendations, September 1987 (EPA 
Document Number 570/9-87-006) indicated that some types of Class V 
wells have the potential to contaminate USDWs. Class V injection wells 
are generally shallow waste disposal wells, storm water and 
agricultural drainage systems, or other devices that are used to 
release fluids either directly into USDWs. In some instances, the 
fluids released by these wells contain elevated concentrations of 
contaminants that may endanger drinking water supplies. PEPA responded 
to the threats posed by these wells by developing and implementing a 
comprehensive strategy for the management of Class V injection wells. 
The strategy involves a tailored combination of guidance, education, 
and outreach, and enhancing the use of existing regulatory authorities 
through some minor changes to existing regulations. The overall goal of 
the strategy is to speed up the closure of potentially endangering 
Class V wells using current authorities and to promote the use of Best 
Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure that other Class V wells do not 
endanger USDWs.
The proposed regulatory changes are a key component of the 
comprehensive strategy for managing Class V wells The minor regulatory 
changes to 40 CFR parts 144 and 146 would improve the effectiveness of 
the current Class V regulations by making it easier for the regulated 
community to understand the existing requirements applicable to shallow 
disposal wells. The proposed changes include a simplification of the 
current categories of Class V wells, the clarification of certain key 
definitions to make it clear to the regulated community which types of 
shallow disposal systems are Class V wells and which are not, and the 
reclassification

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of deep low-level radioactive wells to Class I.

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

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2778.

Agency Contact: Lee Whitehurst, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
(9602), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5532

RIN: 2040-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3264. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR LEAD AND COPPER 
(REVISION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/96                    61 FR 16348
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Judy Lebowich
Phone: 202 260-7595

RIN: 2040-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




3265. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3266. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3267. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3268. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: 25 CONTAMINANTS FROM 
DRINKING WATER PRIORITY LIST (PHASE VIA)--DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3269. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: SULFATE

Priority:  Other Significant

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3270. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS (NPDWRS) FOR ALDICARB

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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3271. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3272. 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.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 141

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2040-AC73       04/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Bruce Macler
Phone: 415 744-1884

RIN: 2040-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                     Prerule Stage


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3273. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS (SWMUS) AT 
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

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:  42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004(u), 3004(v)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Past and present waste management practices at Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facilities have resulted in 
releases of hazardous constituents from some waste management units. 
These releases may cause contamination of soils, groundwater, surface 
water, and air. This regulation provides a framework for investigating 
and remediating releases at RCRA facilities as necessary to protect 
human health and the environment.
The Agency plans to issue the corrective action regulations in several 
phases. Phase I was issued in February 1993 (i.e., regulations 
concerning Corrective Action Management Units (CAMU)). The next task 
will include issuing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM). 
The following phase (Phase II) will include finalizing certain 
provisions of the July 27, 1990, proposal at the same time as issuing a 
proposal that includes a reproposal of some provisions from the July 
1990 notice plus some new provisions. The last phase (Phase III) will 
involve finalizing the newly proposed provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/90                    55 FR 30798
Final Rule (Phase I)            02/16/93                     58 FR 8658
ANPRM                           05/00/96
NPRM                            03/00/97
Final Action                    00/00/00
(Phase II/Reproposal)  Final Action 03/00/97

(Phase III)  Final Action 03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2390.
The rule was highlighted as one of the top regulatory reform 
initiatives in the President's March 16, 1995 report, ``Reinventing 
Environmental Regulations.'' The Subpart S rule is an important 
component of EPA's regulatory efforts to refocus hazardous waste 
regulation on high-risk wastes and to expedite cleanups.

Agency Contact: Guy Tomassoni, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8622

RIN: 2050-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3274.  MANAGEMENT OF CEMENT KILN DUST (CKD)

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 6921/RCRA 3001(b)(3)(A)(iii); RCRA 8002(o)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: CKD is a high volume material by-product of the cement 
manufacturing process. While it contains potentially hazardous 
constituents such as lead, cadmium and chromium, it has been exempted 
since November 1980 from regulation under RCRA Subtitle C as a 
hazardous waste by the Bevill Amendment, which modified Section 3001 of 
RCRA to exempt certain ``special wastes'' until further studies could 
be completed. In December 1993, EPA submitted a Report to Congress with 
its findings on the nature of and practices associated with CKD. This 
was followed in January 1995 by an EPA regulatory determination 
published in the Federal Register (60 FR 7366, 2/7/95), which concluded 
that additional control of CKD is warranted. EPA committed in the 
regulatory determination to develop additional tailored regulations 
under RCRA Subtitle C and, if necessary, the Clean Air Act. After 
further study and informal discussions with stakeholders, the Office of 
Solid Waste within EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response 
has determined to initiate the development of regulations under RCRA 
Subtitle C for the management of CKD. The proposed regulations will be 
tailored to protect human health and the environment while imposing 
minimal burden on the regulated community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3856.

Agency Contact: Bill Schoeborn, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5306W)
Phone: 703 308-8483

RIN: 2050-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




3275. 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.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1321/CWA 311(j)(l)(C)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 112

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Following a major inland oil spill with substantial 
environmental impacts (i.e., Ashland Oil in Floreffe, PA, in January 
1988), and interagency task force recommended steps to improve EPA's 
oil spill prevention program (40 CFR part 112). This program requires 
oil storage facilities to prevent and contain discharges that could 
reach waters of the United States. On October 22, 1991, the Agency 
proposed revisions to implement some of the task force recommendations. 
This action supplements the 1991 proposed revisions, and proposes to 
reduce burdens associated with the rule by reducing the recordkeeping 
provisions or exempting some facilities from some or all recordkeeping 
requirements. In proposing these burden reductions, EPA will consider 
available data on how factors, such as facility type, size, throughput, 
and location, may affect the threat of discharging oil to waters of the 
United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/91                    56 FR 54612
Supplemental NPRM               12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2634.

Agency Contact: Kevin Mould, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8728

RIN: 2050-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




3276. 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. An 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. The 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3668.

Agency Contact: Tracy Bone, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304)
Phone: 202 260-3509

RIN: 2050-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________

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3277. MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE AND REGULATIONS OF 
HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING: GENERAL

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 6905/RCRA 1004; 42 USC 6921 to 6928/RCRA 3001 
to 3008

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The benefits include lessening the burden on the regulated 
community by clarifying requirements for all hazardous waste recyclers, 
and reducing those requirements for many recyclers. Costs will be 
determined as the Agency decides which recycling facilities will be 
under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) jurisdiction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2872.

Agency Contact: Marilyn Goode, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8551

RIN: 2050-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




3278. SPENT SOLVENTS LISTING DETERMINATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102

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

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, April 19, 1996. 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. If listed under RCRA these 
wastes would also be added to the CERCLA list of hazardous substances. 
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. The date for the proposed rule is based on current settlement 
discussions with plaintiffs in EDF v. Browner, Civil Action No. 89-0598 
(D.D.C.).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3279. CHLORINATED ALIPHATICS LISTING DETERMINATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102

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

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, April 19, 1996. 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. The date for the proposed rule 
is based on current settlement discussions with plaintiffs in EDF v. 
Browner, Civil Action No. 89-0598 (D.D.C.).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3280. REQUIREMENTS FOR MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS CONTAMINATED MEDIA 
COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS ``HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION RULE FOR 
CONTAMINATED MEDIA OR HWIR--MEDIA''

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 6912(a)/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6921; 
42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6926

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 
269; 40 CFR 271

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The goal of this regulation is to establish a new regulatory 
framework under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for 
the management of contaminated media that are generated from 
remediating hazardous waste sites. The new regulation will reform the 
current standards by creating more flexibility for Agency and State 
decisionmakers in setting cleanup requirements, and by better aligning 
the RCRA regulations with the actual risks posed by managing 
contaminated media. The proposed rule would exempt certain lower risk 
contaminated media from the traditional RCRA regulations and will set 
treatment standards for higher risk media that reflect the inherent 
differences between contaminated media (e.g., soils, groundwater) and

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newly generated hazardous wastes. The regulations would also simplify 
and streamline RCRA permit requirements for cleanups that involve 
managing hazardous materials, and State Authorization requirements for 
RCRA revisions. Also in this proposal, the Agency will propose an 
exemption from RCRA Subtitle C for dredged materials managed by the US 
Army Corps of Engineers under Clean Water Act or Marine Protection, 
Research and Sanctuaries Act permits. Finally, the Agency will propose 
to withdraw the regulations for Corrective Action Management Units.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/92                    57 FR 21450
NPRM Withdrawal                 10/30/92                    57 FR 49280
Reproposal                      05/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2982.
Reinventing Government: The rule was highlighted as one of the Agency's 
top regulatory reform initiatives in the President's March 16, 1995 
report, ``Reinventing Environmental Regulations.'' The HWIR Media rule 
is an important component of EPA's regulatory efforts to make the RCRA 
hazardous waste program more risk based and to expedite cleanups at 
RCRA, UST, and CERCLA and State cleanup sites.

Agency Contact: Carolyn Loomis Hoskinson, Environmental Protection 
Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-8626

RIN: 2050-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




3281. RCRA SUBTITLE C INDIAN PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION

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 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 is likely to 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2827.

Agency Contact: Felicia Wright, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8634

RIN: 2050-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




3282. REVISIONS TO THE 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.

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3545.

Agency Contact: Terry Grist, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7257

RIN: 2050-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



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3283. STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND USE OF SLAG RESIDUES DERIVED FROM 
HIGH TEMPERATURE METALS RECOVERY (HTMR) TREATMENT OF KO61, KO62 AND F006 
WASTES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006921, 6922, 6924, 6934, and 6938; 
42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a); 42 USC 6922RCRA 3002; 42 USC 6924/RCA 3004

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. The date for final 
action is the subject of further settlement negotiations with the 
parties involved in a settlement agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3284. ALTERNATIVES FOR GROUND-WATER MONITORING FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE 
LANDFILLS LOCATED IN EITHER DRY OR REMOTE AREAS

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 6944/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.
On August 10, 1995, the Agency published a new proposed rule to address 
ground water monitoring at small MSWLFs located in dry or remote areas. 
The proposed rule would provide States and Tribes with EPA-approved 
permit programs under RCRA subtitle D 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.
The proposed rule also solicited comment on a delay of the general 
compliance date of the MSWLF criteria for qualifying small MSWLFs 
located in dry or remote locations. On October 6, 1995, EPA finalized a 
two-year delay of the compliance date until October 9, 1997.
On March 26, 1996, the President signed into law H.R. 2036 reinserting 
the groundwater monitoring exemption for qualifying small MSWLFs 
located in dry and remote areas. The President's action thus obviates 
the need to issue this final action. The Agency will take final action 
by codifying the exemption in H.R. 2036. In addition, H.R. 2036 
requires that EPA provide flexibility to small MSWLFs regarding 
requirements for daily cover, final cover, frequency of soil gas 
monitoring and financial assurance. EPA will begin work in a separate 
rulemaking to provide this flexibility while still ensuring protection 
of human health and the environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/95                    60 FR 40799
Final Action on Delay of 
Compliance Date                 10/06/95                    60 FR 52337
Final Action to Codify 
Legislation                     12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3546.

Agency Contact: Dana Arnold, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7279

RIN: 2050-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




3285. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTES: HAZARDOUS WASTE 
IDENTIFICATION RULE (HWIR); WASTE

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 6905/1006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a); 42 USC 
6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 6922/RCRA 3002; 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006

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

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, February 13, 1997.

Abstract: Under the current Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 
(RCRA) ``mixture'' and ``derived from'' rules, some low-risk wastes are 
currently regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) 
hazardous waste regulations. To address this problem, this deregulatory 
action will make modifications to the ``mixture'' and ``derived from'' 
rules, and establish new criteria that would exempt certain low-risk 
wastes from the hazardous waste regulations. In developing this action, 
EPA is considering the views of all members of a Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) committee. This action will be implemented by EPA 
and authorized States.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/92                    57 FR 21450
NPRM Withdrawn                  10/30/92                    57 FR 49280
NPRM Reproposal                 12/21/95                    60 FR 66344
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3328.
Reinventing Government: The rule was highlighted as one of the top 
regulatory reform initiatives in the President's March 16, 1995 Report, 
``Reinventing Environmental Regulations.''

Agency Contact: William A. Collins, Jr., Environmental Protection 
Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 260-4791

RIN: 2050-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




3286. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: POST-CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

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 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3287. LISTING DETERMINATION FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES--ORGANOBROMINES 
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6922/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102; 33 USC 
1361/CERCLA 311

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 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 managed in accordance with the RCRA hazardous 
waste requirements. The date for final action is based on current 
settlement negotiations with plaintiffs in EDF v. Browner, Civil Action 
No. 89-0598 (D.D.C.). landfills.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/11/94                    59 FR 24530
Final Action                    01/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3288. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37974
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

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Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3427.

Agency Contact: Kim Kirkland, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5307), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6722

RIN: 2050-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________




3289. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/94                    59 FR 51523
Final Action                    02/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3290. 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/RCRA 1008; 33 USC 1345/RCRA 4010; 42 USC 
6944/RCRA 4004; 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002

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 non-municipal 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:
________________________________________________________________________

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: 703 308-7281

RIN: 2050-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




3291. FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TOXICITY 
CHARACTERISTIC RULE TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, CONTAMINATED MEDIA, 
AND DEBRIS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In the final hazardous waste Toxicity Characteristic (TC) 
rule published in June 1990, EPA decided to temporarily defer 
application of the TC rule to petroleum-contaminated media and debris, 
such as soils and groundwater, that result from underground storage 
tank (UST) corrective actions. This rule would make permanent the 
current temporary deferral of UST petroleum-contaminated media and 
debris from the RCRA hazardous waste TC rule. This rule is part of the 
Agency's commitment to make a ``final determination'' regarding the UST 
temporary deferral. Without the deferral, UST cleanup procedures would 
be adversely affected, resulting in delays in remedial action and 
increases in remediation costs. EPA believes states are in the best 
position to continue their oversight of the management of contaminated 
media and debris from UST cleanups. Since this action is deregulatory, 
there are no adverse effects on small businesses, or on state, local, 
or tribal governments.

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

Additional Information: SAN No. 3189.

Agency Contact: John Heffelfinger, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5401W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8881

RIN: 2050-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________

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3292. 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; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102

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, 
April 19, 1996.
Two waste streams are subject to later judicial deadlines: Proposed, 3/
31/96; 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. If 
listed under RCRA, these wastes would also be added to to the CERCLA 
list of hazardous substances. 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. The dates for the 
proposed rules are based on current settlement discussions with 
plaintiffs in EDF v. Browner, Civil Action No. 89-0598 (D.D.C.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/22/94                    59 FR 66072
Additional NPRM                 01/00/97
Final Action                    01/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3293. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: PETROLEUM REFINING 
PROCESS 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.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102

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. The date for final action is 
the subject of further settlement negotiations with plaintiffs in EDF 
v. Browner, Civil Action No. 89-0598 (D.D.C.).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/95                    60 FR 57747
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3294. REVISED STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005; Clean 
Air Act Amendments section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 
264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270

Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, December 1996, (Incinerators).
Final, Judicial, December 1999, (Boilers).

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) strategy for 
hazardous waste minimization and combustion and a judicial settlement 
agreement commit EPA to upgrade its standards for burning hazardous 
waste in incinerators, boilers, and industrial furnaces. These 
standards would be applicable during the construction and operation of 
these combustion facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM - Industrial Furnaces and 
Incinerators                    04/19/96                    61 FR 17358
Final Rule                      12/00/96
NPRM - Boilers                  09/00/98
Final Rule                      12/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3333.

Agency Contact: Larry Denyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8770

RIN: 2050-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




3295. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS--PHASE IV: TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR 
CERTAIN MINERAL PROCESSING WASTES; TC METALS; NEWLY LISTED WASTES FROM 
WOOD PRESERVING AND DYES AND PIGMENTS

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.

[[Page 23672]]

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a); 
42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 268

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, June 1996.
The Agency will likely seek to extend the deadline.

Abstract: The Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 require the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations 
establishing treatment standards that must be met before hazardous 
waste may be disposed of on land. The proposed rulemaking establishes 
treatment standards for certain characteristic mineral processing 
wastes, wood preserving wastes, and TC metals. It also addresses issues 
arising from a September 25, 1992 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals 
in Chemical Waste Management v. EPA, 976 F. 2d (D.C. Cir. 1992) on the 
equivalency of treatment in wastewater treatment systems regulated 
under the Clean Water Act to treatment of wastes under the Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). On March 26, 1996, the President 
signed into law H.R. 2036, the Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act, 
which moots the equivalency section of the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/24/91                    56 FR 55160
NPRM                            08/22/95                    60 FR 43654
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3366.
Reinventing Government: The options that were proposed for addressing 
cross-media transfers would encourage pollution prevention by allowing 
facilities to comply by reducing mass loadings of toxics to the 
environment through source reduction from wastestreams not directly at 
issue. An exemption from the options was proposed for de minimis levels 
of waste. Importantly, EPA seeks to preserve its partnership with 
States and Tribes by embracing their programs that control the cross-
media transfer problems at issue. EPA also took the common-sense 
approach of crafting its options for cross-media transfers to fulfill 
its obligations and protect environmental resources without undue 
disruption to waste treatment systems that are already adequately 
protective of the environment. Additionally, the rule will focus on 
environmental risk by isolating for regulation those waste management 
scenarios that pose risks rather than imposing controls across the 
board. The Agency built in maximum flexibility so that those complying 
with the requirements can choose the most cost-effective means of 
limiting toxic releases or for treating wastes to meet LDR treatment 
standards. Furthermore, the Agency is mindful of the multi-media 
context of environmental problems and has designed the proposed rule to 
defer to existing federal programs to avoid duplication of regulation. 
Furthermore, this rule will reduce the paperwork burden on the 
regulated community by revising a number of the LDR program's 
administrative requirements. Other regulatory changes will eliminate 
outdated regulations and clarify areas of the regulations that are 
confusing.

Agency Contact: Sue Slotnick, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8462

RIN: 2050-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________




3296. RCRA SUBTITLE C FINANCIAL TEST CRITERIA (REVISION)

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 6905/RCRA 1006; 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 280; 40 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed revised financial responsibility test would be 
better than the current test at predicting which firms will enter 
bankruptcy and not be able to cover their financial obligations for 
liability and closure costs of hazardous waste treatment, storage and 
disposal facilities. A bankrupt firm may be unable to afford the proper 
closure of a facility which would require the government to incur 
response costs at the facility. The rule would also qualify more owners 
and operators of RCRA Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities which 
must currently use more expensive ways, such as surety bonds or letters 
of credit, of demonstrating financial assurance, to use the less 
expensive corporate financial responsibility test. The combined savings 
from screening out riskier firms and making the test more available to 
viable firms would be approximately $19 million annually in public and 
private costs. These regulatory amendments would have no effect on 
local or tribal governments.

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                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2647.

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

RIN: 2050-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




3297. RULE IDENTIFYING WHEN MILITARY MUNITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS WASTES 
AND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR SUCH WASTES; EXPLOSIVES EMERGENCIES; 
REDEFINITION OF ON-SITE

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 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. NPRM, Judicial, 
October 31, 1995. Final, Statutory, October 6, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
December 2, 1996.

[[Page 23673]]

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 will 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. The rule will also revise 
the definition of ``on-site.'' EPA and EPA-authorized States will 
implement the standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/08/95                    60 FR 56468
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3298. 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/RCRA 1008; 42 USC 6944/RCRA 4004; 42 USC 
6949(a)/RCRA 4010(a)

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/93                    58 FR 68353
Final Action                    08/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3299. RCRA SUBTITLE D SOLID WASTE FACILITIES; STATE/TRIBAL PERMIT 
PROGRAM--DETERMINATION OF ADEQUACY

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 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/96                     61 FR 2584
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
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23674]]




ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3300.  PAINT MANUFACTURING WASTES LISTING: HAZARDOUS WASTE 
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 
6922; 42 USC 6926; 42 USC 6938; 42 USC 9602; 42 USC 9603; 42 USC 9604; 
33 USC 1321; 33 USC 1361

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

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, December 31, 1996. Final, Judicial, 
December 31, 1997.

Abstract: This action addresses the potential risks posed by wastes 
from the production of paints, and determines whether these wastes 
should be listed as hazardous 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3805.

Agency Contact: Dr. Cate Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304)
Phone: 202 260-4792
Fax: 202 260-0225

RIN: 2050-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________




3301. FACILITY RESPONSE PLANNING FOR DELEGATED OFFSHORE FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 112

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Bobbie Lively-Diebold
Phone: 703 356-8774

RIN: 2050-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________




3302. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3303. 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: Rich Kinch
Phone: 703 308-8424

RIN: 2050-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




3304. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3305. 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.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Ann Codrington
Phone: 202 260-4777

RIN: 2050-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




3306. 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
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23675]]




ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3307.  HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: IDENTIFICATION AND 
LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE; AMENDMENT TO DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE 
(RECOVERED OIL)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6921

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 261

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is correcting the text of a regulatory exclusion from the 
definition of solid waste for recovered oil which is inserted into the 
petroleum refining process (40 CFR 261.4(a)(12)). The direct final rule 
would reflect the result EPA initially intended, which was to condition 
the exclusion of recovered oil on that oil being reinserted into the 
petroleum refining process at a point where that process removes or 
will remove at least some contaminants. Concurrent with this direct 
final rule, EPA will propose this correction for public comment. In the 
event that adverse comments are received, EPA will withdraw the direct 
final rule and address the comments received in a subsequent final rule 
based on the related proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/96                    61 FR 13129
Direct Final Rule               03/26/96                    61 FR 13103

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3801.

Agency Contact: Steve Silverman, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, Office of General Counsel, (2366)
Phone: 202 260-7716

RIN: 2050-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________




3308. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency does not 
plan any further action.        03/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Julie Gourley
Phone: 202 260-7944

RIN: 2050-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________




3309. NO-MIGRATION VARIANCE FOR PROHIBITED HAZARDOUS WASTE LAND DISPOSAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 268

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Rule Planned. 
Agency Will Issue Guidance.     03/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Rhyne
Phone: 703 308-8658

RIN: 2050-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________




3310. CAUSES FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 
FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 270.41

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency Does Not 
Plan Any Further Action.        03/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ken Amaditz
Phone: 703 308-7056

RIN: 2050-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




3311. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OECD 
DECISION FOR RECYCLABLE 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/12/96                    61 FR 16290

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Julie Gourley
Phone: 202 260-7944

RIN: 2050-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




3312. RCRA EXPANDED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/95                    60 FR 63417

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Patricia Buzzell
Phone: 703 308-8632

RIN: 2050-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




3313. CEMENT KILN DUST

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:  Not yet determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Determination             02/07/95                     60 FR 7366

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill Schoenborn
Phone: 703 308-8483

RIN: 2050-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




3314. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS--PHASE III: DECHARACTERIZED 
WASTEWATERS, CARBAMATE WASTES, AND SPENT ALUMINUM POTLINERS

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.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 268

[[Page 23676]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Partial Withdrawal and Amendment 
of Final Rule                   04/08/96                    61 FR 15566

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peggy Vyas
Phone: 703 308-8594

RIN: 2050-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




3315. EXTENSION OF STATES' INTERIM AUTHORIZATION OPTION TO CARRY OUT 
POST-HSWA REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 271.24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency does not 
plan any further action.        03/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wayne Roepe
Phone: 703 308-8630

RIN: 2050-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________




3316. FIELD FILTERING OF GROUNDWATER SAMPLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 258.51(b)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further 
regulatory action. Guidance 
being prepared.                 03/14/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Andrew Teplitzky
Phone: 703 308-8300

RIN: 2050-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




3317. GUIDELINE FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS 
CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 247

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No rule planned. 
Guidelines being prepared.      03/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Dana Arnold
Phone: 703 308-7279

RIN: 2050-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                     Prerule Stage


Clean Air Act (CAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3318. DEVELOPMENT OF OZONE, PARTICULATE MATTER AND REGIONAL HAZE 
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS

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 and particulate matter State 
implementation plans under potentially new ozone and particulate matter 
national ambient air quality standards and a regional haze program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/96
- Phase I  NPRM 06/00/97  Final Action 06/00/98

- Phase II  NPRM 06/00/98  Final Action 06/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3319.  ACID RAIN PROGRAM: ELIMINATION OF DIRECT SALE PROGRAM AND 
IPP WRITTEN GUARANTEE; AND ANPRM TO MODIFY ALLOWANCE AUCTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 76510

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule and ANPRM would make technical modifications to 
minor features of the Acid Rain Allowance Trading Program. The rule 
would eliminate a small ``direct sale'' program for acid rain 
allowances; this program has never been used and is not needed. The 
ANPRM would make technical changes in the related auction program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/96
Direct Final and Proposal       05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3795.

Agency Contact: Eugene Casey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9194

RIN: 2060-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




3320.  ACID RAIN PROGRAM: SO2 ALLOWANCE AUCTION AND ELECTRONIC 
ALLOWANCE TRANSFER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7651 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Title IV of the Clean Air Act, as amended (the Act), 
authorized the

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EPA to establish the Acid Rain Program to reduce the adverse health and 
ecological effects of acidic deposition. Under the Acid Rain Program, 
electric utilities must have an allowance for each ton of sulfur 
dioxide (SO2) that their generating facilities emit.
Title IV mandates that EPA hold or sponsor yearly auctions and direct 
sales of allowances for a small portion of the total allowances 
allocated each year. The United States General Accounting Office has 
recommended that EPA change the design of the auction so that it is a 
single-price auction, in which each bidder would pay the market-
clearing price. Currently the auction is a ``price-discriminating'' 
action, meaning that all bids are ranked beginning with the highest 
dollar amount and that each winning bidder pays what he or she bids 
until all allowances are sold. EPA is proposing to change the current 
design and timing of the acid rain allowance auctions. EPA is also 
proposing to change the requirement that additional allowances offered 
in EPA auctions have a set minimum price in whole dollars.
Title IV also provides for the transfer of allowances and states that a 
transfer will not be effective until EPA receives and records a written 
certification of the transfer signed by a responsible official of each 
party. EPA is considering development of a system to allow electronic 
submittal of allowance transfers. Under one option, the seller alone 
would submit the transfer without involving the buyer. EPA is proposing 
to allow such electronic transfers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/96
NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3795.
This action resulted from RIN 2060-AG41.

Agency Contact: Linda Critchfield, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6204J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9087
Fax: 202 233-9585

RIN: 2060-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




3321. REGIONAL HAZE PROTECTION RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 169A and 169B

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.300 to 51.306

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, January 1998.

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

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/96
NPRM                            06/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3322. 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
_______________________________________________________________________

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Clean Air Act (CAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3323. 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                            06/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3324. LOCOMOTIVE EMISSION STANDARDS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7547

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 92

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

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2961.

Agency Contact: Charles Maulis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7826

RIN: 2060-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




3325. NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) REFORM

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:  Clean Air Act as amended in 1990, title I

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.160 to 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21; 40 CFR 52.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to revise the Clean Air Act new 
source review (NSR) regulations, which govern the preconstruction air 
quality review and permitting programs that are implemented by States 
and the Federal Government for new and modified major stationary 
sources of air pollution. This rulemaking seeks to deregulate, that is, 
exclude from major NSR program requirements those activities of sources 
that, with respect to air pollution, have little environmental impact. 
The rulemaking will encourage pollution control and pollution 
prevention projects at existing sources. Control technology 
requirements will be clarified with respect to when and how they apply 
to sources that are covered. The action will more clearly define the 
roles and requirements of sources, permitting authorities and Federal 
land managers in the protection of air-quality-related values in 
Federal Class I areas (i.e., certain national parks and wilderness 
areas) under the new source review regulations. State, local, and 
tribal permitting agencies will be given more flexibility to implement 
program requirements in a manner that meet their specific air quality 
management needs. Consequently, the rulemaking decreases the number of 
activities that are subject to NSR requirements and also expedites the 
permitting process for those sources that are subject to NSR. This 
action is designed to reduce the regulatory burden over all industries 
without respect to commercial size or capacity; therefore, it should 
have no detrimental impact on small businesses. Finally, this action 
also addresses several pending petitions for judicial review and 
administrative action pertaining to new source review applicability 
requirements and control technology review requirements. Regulations 
that will be affected are State implementation plan requirements for 
review of new sources and modifications to existing sources (40 CFR 
51.160-166), the Federal prevention of significant deterioration 
program (40 CFR 52.21), and Federal restriction on new source 
construction (40 CFR 52.24) to be proposed in another rulemaking 
action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3259.

Agency Contact: Dennis Crumpler, New Source Review Section, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5433

RIN: 2060-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




3326. 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

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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                            04/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3327. 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                            04/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3328. 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                            05/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3329. NAAQS: OZONE (REVIEW)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7408 section 108 Clean Air Act; 42 USC 7409 
Section 109 Clean Air Act

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 50.9

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 31, 1980.
Review at 5-year intervals thereafter.

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing and 
updating the air quality criteria for ozone to incorporate new 
scientific and technical information. Based on the revised criteria, 
the EPA will determine whether revisions to the standards are 
appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3353.

Agency Contact: John Haines, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5533

RIN: 2060-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________




3330. NAAQS: PARTICULATE MATTER (REVIEW)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7408 to 7409

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 50.6

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, November 29, 1996. Final, Judicial, 
June 28, 1997.

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing and 
updating the air quality criteria for particulate matter to incorporate 
new scientific and technical information that has become available 
since the last review. Based on the revised criteria, EPA will 
determine whether revisions to the standards are appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/29/96
Final Action                    06/28/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  10 Metal Mining; 12 Coal Mining; 14 Mining and 
Quarrying

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of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels; 33 Primary Metal Industries; 491 
Electric Services

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3448.

Agency Contact: John Haines, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5533

RIN: 2060-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________




3331. 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                            09/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3332. 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                            11/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3333. 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: The Clean Air Act, as amended November 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 production industry may be major sources 
for one or more hazardous air pollutants. As a consequence, production 
facilities are among the HAP-emitting source categories selected for 
regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3082.

Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Industrial Studies Branch (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, 
NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1512

RIN: 2060-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




3334. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO CONTROL EMISSIONS FROM TWO POWER 
STATIONS LOCATED ON NAVAJO NATION LANDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1740

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                            05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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3335. 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                            07/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3336. 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                            07/00/96
Interim Final Rule              12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3337. 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                            07/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3338. 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                            12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3339. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3340. 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                            05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3341. 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 International Fabricare Institute (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. The 
Agency has lodged the settlement agreement with the court.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3342. 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                            04/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3343. 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 be self-
validating. 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                            08/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3344. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS: FLEXIBILITY AND 
STREAMLINING

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:  42 USC 7521(a)/CAA 176(c)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990 recognized that 
transportation planning and air quality planning must be

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coordinated towards achieving the National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards (NAAQS). The transportation conformity rule was promulgated 
in November of 1993, in response to CAAA concerns. Conformity ensures 
that transportation planning does not (a) produce new air quality 
violations, (b) worsen existing violations, and (c) delay timely 
attainment of the NAAQS. This rulemaking is the third in a series of 
amendments to the original transportation conformity rule. This 
rulemaking will streamline the original rule to simplify the conformity 
process in response to conformity stakeholder concerns. Flexibility 
will be added for rural nonattainment areas. Difficulties associated 
with the build/no-build test and adding transportation projects to 
plans will be resolved, and non-Federal projects will have additional 
flexibility through these amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3740.

Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 313 668-4441

RIN: 2060-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




3345. REVISION TO THE MAXIMUM OXYGEN STANDARD FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE

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 proposed and received comments on several alternatives which 
would increase the maximum oxygen content of summertime REG.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/95                    60 FR 52135
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3346. 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                            06/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3347. AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A OF PART 60, APPENDIX B OF PART 61, AND 
APPENDIX A OF PART 63

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; 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise the format of emission test methods 
in Parts 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. This action also corrects errors and 
updates procedures in the noted parts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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3348. REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - EXCLUSION 
OF HFC 4310ME AND HCFC 225CA 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3349. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3350. REGULATION REVIEW/BURDEN REDUCTION

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:  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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3351.  TRANSITIONAL LOCK-IN PROCEDURES FOR PHASE II REFORMULATED 
GASOLINE (RFG) PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7545

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80.2; 40 CFR 80.70; 40 CFR 80.72

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will provide proposed procedures for states to 
opt-out of the Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) Program before 
implementation of Phase II RFG. States will be required to announce by 
July 1997 whether their voluntary opt-in area(s) will remain in the RFG 
program. If a state decides to keep an opt-in area in the program, the 
area will be required to remain in the program for a specified period 
of time (i.e., lock-in to the program) to enable refiners to recover a 
portion of the capital investments associated with complying with Phase 
II gasoline requirements. This action provides the states the 
flexibility to opt-out of the program before implementation of Phase II 
while providing incentives to industry to supply Phase II RFG which 
provides environmental and health benefits (e.g., Phase II RFG reduces 
NOx, a precursor to ozone).

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3845.

Agency Contact: Mark Coryell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9014
Fax: 202 233-9557

RIN: 2060-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




3352.  REGULATION OF FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: CONTROLS 
APPLICABLE TO GASOLINE RETAILERS AND WHOLESALE PURCHASER-CONSUMERS; 10 
GALLON PER MINUTE FUEL DISPENSING LIMIT REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 20, 1993, EPA finalized a requirement limiting 
vehicle service station fuel dispensing rates to 10 gallons per minute 
maximum, beginning January 1, 1996 for retailers and wholesalers 
handling over 10,000 gallons per month. The proposal/direct final 
package described in this notice would amend the January 20 rule by 
extending the implementation date of the 10-gallon requirement from 
January 1, 1996, until July 1, 1996. In addition, the package contains 
clarifications regarding hardware/software for controlling the fuel 
dispensing rate, and it clarifies that refueling facilities are exempt 
from the 10-gallon requirement if used exclusively to refuel heavy-duty 
vehicles, boats or airplanes. If, as expected, there are not comments 
on the package, no further action will be required. If there are 
comments on the Direct Final, it will be withdrawn and a final rule wil 
be issued after any comments are considered.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3793.

Agency Contact: Karl J. Simon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6405J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9299
Fax: 202 233-9596

RIN: 2060-AG45
_______________________________________________________________________




3353.  ACID RAIN PROGRAM: CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORING RULE 
REVISIONS FOR TECHNICAL ISSUES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7651 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 75 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 11, 1993, EPA promulgated the final ``core'' acid 
rain rules, including the CEM regulation at 40 CFR Part 75. Since the 
rule was promulgated, the 263 Phase I and 783 Phase II utility units 
have already complied with this regulation by installing and completing 
certification testing by the January 1, 1995 statutory deadline. During 
implementation of the January 11, 1993 rule and of the technical 
revisions published May 17, 1995, EPA and industry found a small number 
of additional issues requiring policy guidance and rule changes. These 
issues include: using monitoring equipment capable of reading both 
controlled and uncontrolled emissions (dual range monitors); 
clarification of span language; a variation of the existing Appendix D 
method for determining SO2 emissions; an alternative method of 
determining flow (Appendix I); and greater flexibility in scheduling 
quality assurance testing.
These technical revisions will provide greater flexibility to the 
regulated community and will clarify parts of the rule. This action 
raises no major issues, but rather simplifies implementation by 
providing industry with more options and flexibility. This action is 
necessary because of the experience and additional information both EPA 
and industry has gained from 1993 to the present. Industry views this 
action as positive because it provides industry with more 
implementation flexibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3808.

Agency Contact: Monika Chandra, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6204J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9781
Fax: 202 233-9595
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




3354.  PROTECTION OF STRAT. OZONE: RECONSIDERATION OF PETITION 
CRITERIA/INCORPORATION OF 1995 PROTOCOL DECISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would reconsider a certain reporting requirement 
in the petition process to import previously used ozone-depleting 
substances in response to a legal stay. In addition, technical changes 
that reflect international decisions made in Vienna, Austria in 1995 by 
countries that are signatories of the Montreal Protocol.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Stay                  01/31/96                     61 FR 3316
Proposed Extension              01/31/96                     61 FR 3361
NPRM                            04/00/96
Direct Final                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3810.

Agency Contact: Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Stratospheric Protection Division, 401 M Street SW., 6205J, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9185
Fax: 202 233-9577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________




3355.  RADIONUCLIDE DOSE METHODOLOGY UPDATE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2001 et seq

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 23686]]

Abstract: The primary purpose of this rule is to propose more accurate 
controls of radioactivity in drinking water through a technical 
correction in does methodology for beta and photon emitters only.
EPA has decided to use the Federal Guidance Report (FGR)-11 (1988) as 
the method for dose conversion for beta and photon emitters. Use of 
this method will provide consistency with other federal agencies. The 
newly revised concentrations in water using the FGR-11 method will 
replace the values published earlier in the National Bureau of 
Standards (NBS) Handbook 69, as amended in August 1963. The current 
beta and photon emitters MCL, as calculated in NBS 69 (1963), is 4 
millirem/year total body or organ dose equivalent dose methodology. EPA 
is proposing a 4 mrem/year effective dose equivalent (EDE) dose 
methodology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  494 Water Supply

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3811.

Agency Contact: John Karhnak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6603J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9761
Fax: 202 233-9650
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




3356.  REVISION OF PSI (PART 58 APPENDIX G)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7403, 7410, 7511a

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revision of appendix G to part 58 (Pollutant Standards Index 
or PSI) is needed to reflect changes in the PM and Ozone standards set 
by the standards review process. The main focus is the revision of the 
PSI function for both PM and Ozone. The changes are considered because 
the reviews for both pollutants have revealed that there is no real 
threshold for the onset of health effects for these pollutants. This 
will be reflected in the new PSI function by adding points just above 
and below the standards with appropriate language classifying the new 
intervals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3832.

Agency Contact: Terence Fitz-Simons, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-14, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0889
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG62
_______________________________________________________________________




3357.  REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS 
(VOC) - EXCLUSION OF COMPOUNDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7401 to 7671 q

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is deregulatory in nature as it removes compounds 
from control as volatile organic compounds for purposes of preparing 
State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to attain the national ambient air 
quality standards for ozone under Title 1 of the Clean Air Act. These 
compounds are being deregulated because of scientific evidence of their 
low photochemical reactivity. States will no longer include control 
provisions for these compounds in their SIPs. Small businesses will not 
be affected, except that they may more freely use these compounds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  367 Electronic Components and Accessories; 372 
Aircraft and Parts

Additional Information: SAN No. 3838.

Agency Contact: William L. 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________




3358. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR YUCCA MOUNTAIN

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Energy Policy Act, section 801

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3359. NEXT REVISION OF APPENDIX W TO 40 CFR PART 51

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Section 110(a)(2) of the 1990 Clean Air Act 
amendments;

[[Page 23687]]

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3360. 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 Da 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                            09/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3361. 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                            05/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3362. INTEGRATED NESHAP AND EFFLUENT GUIDELINES: PULP AND PAPER

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990 section 112, 114, and 301; 33 USC 1311, 1314, 1316, 
1317, 1318, and 1361; Clean Water Act section 301, 304, 306, 307, 308, 
and 501

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 430

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990 direct the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set National Emission 
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for new and existing 
sources under section 112 and to base these standards on maximum 
achievable control technology (MACT). The Clean Water Act (CWA) directs 
EPA to develop effluent guidelines for certain categories and classes 
of point sources. These guidelines are used for setting discharge 
limits for specific facilities that discharge to surface waters or 
municipal sewage treatment systems. For the pulp and paper industry, 
EPA is developing an integrated regulation that includes both effluent 
guidelines and air emission standards to control the release of 
pollutants to both the water and the air. The regulations are being 
developed jointly to provide greater protection to human health and the 
environment, to promote the concept of pollution prevention, and to 
enable the industry to more effectively plan compliance via a 
multimedia approach.

Timetable:

For NESHAP Sources  Final Action 11/30/97

NESHAP for Combustion Sources - Phase II  NPRM 08/30/96  Final 11/30/97

[[Page 23688]]

NESHAP for Nonchemical and Other Pulp and Paper Mills - Phase III  NPRM 
03/08/96

NESHAP for Noncombustion and Effluent Guidelines - Phase I  Final 08/
30/96

NESHAP for Noncombustion Sources and Effluent Guidelines -Phase 1  NPRM 
12/17/93 (58 FR 66078)

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3105 (was 2914) for NESHAP and SAN No. 
2712 for Effluent Guidelines
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Jeff Telander (Combustion Sources)
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Elaine Manning (Nonchemical and other Pulp 
and Paper Mills)
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Debra Nicoll (Effluent Guidelines) Office of 
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460, 202-260-5386
See also RIN 2040-AB53.

Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter (Noncombustion Sources, etc.), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, (MD-13), Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27711, Lassiter 919/541-5396 & Telander
Phone: 919 541-5427

RIN: 2060-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________




3363. RADIONUCLIDE MAJOR SOURCE DEFINITION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7607/CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 112(a) of the CAA Amendments of 1990 defines major 
source as any source that emits 10 tons or more per year of any 
hazardous air pollutant (HAP) or 25 tons or more per year of any 
combination of HAP. The ton quantities are inappropriate for 
radionuclides, as very small emissions of radiation may be extremely 
hazardous. The statute authorizes different criteria to be established 
for radionuclides. This rulemaking will establish these criteria.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3373/2993.

Agency Contact: Gale Bonanno, Attorney Advisor, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 401 M Street, SW., ORIA - 6602J, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9219

RIN: 2060-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________




3364. 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                    10/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3365. 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, storage, and transmission 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 storage vessels; and equipment leaks 
at natural gas processing plants and off-shore production platforms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3366. NESHAP FOR FORMALDEHYDE-BASED RESINS (POLYMERS AND RESINS GROUP 
III)

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

[[Page 23689]]

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 (Polymers and Resins Group III) 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                            12/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

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. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3367. 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                            09/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3368. 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                            06/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3369. 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.

[[Page 23690]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3370. 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

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3371. NESHAP: PRIMARY COPPER SMELTING

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 smelting 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                            09/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3372. AMENDMENTS TO PARTS 51, 52, 63, AND 70 TO REVISE THE 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: 
This action proposes to amend regulations already established to 
implement the new Federal air toxics program under section 112, 
including the General Provisions, the Federal operating permit program 
under title V, and the major source preconstruction programs under 
Parts C and D of Title I.
The proposed rule will address issues related to the determination of a 
stationary source's potential to emit in response to two court 
decisions.
This action resulted from splitting of RINs 2060-AC98 and 2060-2918.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3373. 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

[[Page 23691]]

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                            09/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3374. 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                            07/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3375. 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                            10/30/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3376. 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                            11/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

[[Page 23692]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3377. NESHAP: POLYETHER POLYOLS 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 CAA requires development of emission 
standards for all major sources emitting any of the 189 hazardous air 
pollutants (HAPs) identified in Section 112(b) of the CAA. ``Polyether 
Polyol Production'' has been listed as a category of major sources 
based on documented emissions of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide. 
This action will explore alternatives for controlling the release of 
HAPs from the following process areas located at polyether polyol 
manufacturing facilities: process vents (e.g. reactors), storage, 
equipment leaks and other fugitive sources, and wastewater operations. 
There are no anticipated impacts on small businesses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  286 Industrial Organic Chemicals

Additional Information: SAN No. 3408.

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
Fax: 919 541-3470

RIN: 2060-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________




3378. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3379. NESHAP: PESTICIDE PRODUCTION (PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL 
CHEMICALS)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act of 1990 section 112

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.

Abstract: The following ten source categories (which are all 
pesticides) are listed under the Production of Agricultural Chemicals 
(PAC) industry group: 1) 2,4-D Salts and Esters Production; 2) 4-
Chloro-2-Methylphenoxyacetic Acid Production; 3) 4, 6-Dinitro-o-Cresol 
Production; 4) Captafol Production; 5) Captan Production; 6) Chloroneb 
Production; 7) Chlorothalonil Production; 8) Dacthal (tm) Production; 
9) Sodium Pentachlorophenate Production; 10) Tordon (tm) Acid 
Production.
The EPA will propose to develop standards for all pesticide producers 
including the 10 categories listed above. Any other pesticide 
production plant which produces or uses any of the 189 listed hazardous 
air pollutants will also be included. A variety of HAPs are emitted 
including, toluene, formaldehyde, methanol, chlorinated compounds, etc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
Final Action                    03/15/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3450.

Agency Contact: Lalit Banker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, ESD/MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5420

RIN: 2060-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




3380. 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).

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3381. 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 (HAP) 
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 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. This action, however, will not cover emissions 
from foam fabrication. The Agency plans to add a separate source 
category to address HAP from fabrication operations.
Ultimately, a NESHAP for foam production 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                            08/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/97

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
Fax: 919 541-3470

RIN: 2060-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________




3382. 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                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3383. 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 regulates phosphogypsum for research and 
development uses. This regulatory proceeding would result in a proposed 
rule which may increase the limit and reduce the certification 
requirements for that use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final                           12/00/96
- Notice of Reconsideration  NPRM 05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2547.

Agency Contact: Jacolyn Dziuban, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9474

RIN: 2060-AF04
_______________________________________________________________________




3384. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3385. 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                            10/30/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3386. 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                            06/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3387. 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                            11/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3388. 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.
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                            07/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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3389.  REVISIONS TO THE REGULATION FOR APPROVAL OF STATE 
PROGRAMS AND DELEGATION OF FEDERAL AUTHORITIES

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:  Clean Air Act section112(l)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Guidance in the form of rulemaking is being developed in 
accordance with the requirements of section 112(l) of the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990 for the approval of State air toxic programs and the 
delegation of federal authorities to the States for the implementation 
and enforcement of section 112 emission standards and other 
requirements. This regulatory document will provide more flexibility to 
States in the following areas: minimum requirements for EPA approval of 
State air toxics regulations that are equivalent to or more stringent 
than the federal standards; and minimum requirements for EPA approval 
of State air toxics programs that are equivalent to or more stringent 
than the federal program. Specific issues that will be addressed 
include: alternative work practice standards; alternative monitoring, 
recordkeeping and reporting; alternative test method approval process; 
equivalency by Part 70 permits; and mechanisms and requirements for 
approval of State air toxics programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Additional Information: SAN No. 3829.

Agency Contact: Vickie Booth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-12, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-0072

RIN: 2060-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




3390.  REVISION TO THE RULE FOR APPROVAL OF STATE PROGRAMS AND 
DELEGATION OF FEDERAL AUTHROITIES, AND NEW RULE FOR PARTIAL DELEGATION 
OF FEDERAL AUTHORITIES AND PARTIAL APPROVAL OF STATE

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 7412/CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63 subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This direct final rulemaking is being developed in accordance 
with the requirements of section 112(l) of the Clean Air Act Amendments 
of 1990 for the approval of State air toxic programs and the delegation 
of federal authorities to the States for the implementation and 
enforcement of section 112 emission standards and other requirements. 
This regulatory document will make appropriate corrections, delete 
duplicative reporting requirements, establish a process for straight 
delegation of future MACT standards and add provisions to approve State 
rules and programs that limit Potential to Emit. At the same time EPA 
will propose a mechanism to allow for partial approval of delegation of 
authorities and partial approval of State air toxics regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Direct Final                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Additional Information: SAN No. 3830.

Agency Contact: Sheila Milliken, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-12, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5391
Fax: 919 541-5509

RIN: 2060-AG61
_______________________________________________________________________




3391.  TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO AEROSPACE NESHAP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NESHAP for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities 
was promulgated in August of 1995. Afterwards, we discovered a few 
problems with the rule and still need to publish the CTG for this 
industry. This action would correct these problems and announce the 
CTG.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  372 Aircraft and Parts

Additional Information: SAN No. 3836.

Agency Contact: Jim Szykman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2452
Fax: 919 541-0942

RIN: 2060-AG65
_______________________________________________________________________




3392. 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, Judicial, May 1, 1996. Final, Statutory, 
November 15, 1994. Other, Judicial, December 20, 1994.
:ANPRM

Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air Act Amendments requires the 
Agency to finalize New Source Performance

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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 May 1, 1996. The Agency has little 
information on what ICWI sources may be or where they are located. The 
Agency is attempting to get a longer extension to the court order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM Comment Period End        12/28/94                    59 FR 66850
NPRM                            05/01/96
Final Action                    03/01/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3393.  TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT AND SOLICITATION 
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY PILOT PROGRAM

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 7671/CAA 176

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Transportation Conformity rule promulgated in November 
1993 ensures that transportation and air quality planning are 
consistent with Clean Air Act air quality standards. This action is 
part of an Agency effort to streamline the existing conformity 
regulation and offer flexibility in the conformity process. This action 
would amend the conformity regulation to allow EPA to create and 
implement a conformity pilot program.
The rule amendment would allow EPA to exempt up to six areas from 
certain requirements of the conformity rule. The main objective of the 
pilot program is to offer State and local air and transportation 
agencies the flexibility to identify the conformity procedures that 
work best for their area. This action will enable EPA to test out 
innovative methods of streamlining the conformity regulation's 
requirements while ensuring that Clean Air Act objectives are met. In 
addition to the rule amendment, this action also includes the pilot 
program's proposed eligibility and application requirements, selection 
criteria, and implementation procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3610.

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cummings, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, 2565 Plymouh Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7857
Fax: 313 668-4531
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




3394. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Draft Document 
(Aerospace)                     04/00/96
Final Notice and Document (Wood 
Furniture)                      05/00/96
Final Notice and Document 
(Shipbuilding)                  06/00/96
Final Notice and Document 
(Aerospace)                     07/31/96

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 Contacts:
Susan Wyatt (general questions ) 919-541-5674
Mohamed Serageldin (shipbuilding) 919-541-5674
Jim Szykman (aerospace ) 919-541-2452
Paul Almodovar (wood furniture) 919-541-0283

Agency Contact: Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

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Phone: 919 541-5674

RIN: 2060-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




3395. 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                            05/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3396. VOC REGULATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7511/CAA 183

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 15, 1997.

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                            05/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3397. AEROSOL SPRAY PAINTS VOC RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, section 183(e)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, March 1996. Final, Statutory, March 
1997.

Abstract: Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act of 1990 (the Act) 
required that the EPA study volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions 
from consumer and commercial products. The objectives of this study 
were 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 submitted a report to Congress that 
documents the results of the study.
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, VOC volatilize during air-drying or bake-film forming, and 
include 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. 
Regulatory action for this source category is being reconsidered, since 
acetone has been exempted from the list of VOC. Acetone is a major 
component in the formulation of aerosol spray paints. Therefore, the 
potential for VOC emission reductions from this source category has 
diminished.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




3398. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND 
AMENDMENT TO ADD FLEXIBLE COMPLIANCE PLAN

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act, section 183(e); 42 USC 7511b

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 1997.
The compliance date for the consumer products rule is anticipated to be 
Sept. 1996. It is important to promulgate this

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amendment close to this date so that manufacturers can take advantage 
of it

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.
An Amendment to Add a Flexible Compliance Plan to the National VOC 
Emission Standards for Consumer Products is also being developed. This 
rulemaking would add a flexible compliance plan to the consumer 
products rule. The plan would be a mechanism by which manufacturers 
could produce consumer products that have more VOC than the levels in 
the rule, provided that the increased VOC emissions are balanced by 
decreased emissions from products that are below the required levels. 
Participation in the flexible compliance plan would be optional. The 
flexibility added by the plan would help to achieve the emission 
reductions at a lower cost. During plan development, the EPA is 
examining how to make the plan amenable for use by small and one-
product businesses, as well as large multi-product ones.

Timetable:

Amendment to Add Flexible Compliance Plan (SAN 3822)  NPRM 07/00/
96  Final 01/00/97

National VOC for Consumer Products (SAN 3658)  NPRM 04/02/96 (61 FR 
14531)  Final 09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Sectors Affected:  284 Soaps, Detergents, and Cleaning Preparations, 
Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet Preparations; 287 Agricultural 
Chemicals; 289 Miscellaneous Chemical Products

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3658 and 3822
Agency Contact for Amendment is Gail Lacy, 919-541-5261.

Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5460

RIN: 2060-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________




3399.  REDUCTION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) EMISSIONS 
FROM COATINGS USED IN THE AEROSPACE, WOOD FURNITURE, AND SHIPBUILDING 
INDUSTRIES UNDER CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 183(E)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549, sec 183

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 1997.

Abstract: This action would result in the reduction of volatile organic 
compound (VOC) emissions from the coatings used by the Aerospace, Wood 
Furniture and Shipbuilding industries. The Agency will study the 
various VOC pollutants contained in these coatings and will evaluate 
pollution prevention and control techniques which can reduce these 
emissions; Control Techniques Guidelines can be issued in lieu of 
regulations if they are significantly as effective in reducing VOC 
emissions from the use of these coatings in ozone nonattainment areas. 
This rulemaking will be conducted in accordance with statutory 
requirements for VOC emission reduction under Section 183(e) of the 
Clean Air Act. The development of these VOC rules will use data 
recently gathered for the development of National Emission Standards 
for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for these industries. This will 
maximize resources and avoid duplication of data gathering efforts. 
There are small businesses in these industries, but at this time it is 
not known how many will be affected by these rules or guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  37 Transportation Equipment; 45 Transportation by 
Air; 243 Millwork, Veneer, Plywood, and Structural Wood Members; 25 
Furniture and Fixtures; 57 Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment 
Stores; 373 Ship and Boat Building and Repairing

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3838.

Agency Contact: Daniel Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5305
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG59
_______________________________________________________________________




3400. 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

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procedures that will more accurately predict the emissions 
deterioration of vehicles in actual use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2869.

Agency Contact: Eldert Boutekoe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Phone: 313 668-4442

RIN: 2060-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




3401. NATIONAL 49-STATE LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES PROGRAM

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act secs 202 and 301(a)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is a voluntary emissions standards program 
applicable to manufacturers of light-duty vehicles and trucks beginning 
in model year 1997. This program would apply only to those 
manufacturers that chose to opt into the program. This program is 
designed to be an alternative national program that provides emissions 
reductions equivalent to the Northeast Ozone Transport Commission's 
(OTC's) low-emission vehicle (LEV) program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3646.

Agency Contact: Mike Shields, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6401), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7757
Fax: 202 260-6011

RIN: 2060-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




3402. CONTROL OF NITROGEN OXIDE AND PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FROM HEAVY-
DUTY ENGINES

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act secs 202(a), 211(c), 213(a), 301(a)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The primary focus of this action will be on the potential for 
reduced nitrogen oxide non-methane hydrocarbon, (NMHC) diesel and 
gasoline fuels heavy-duty on highway engines. Nitrogen oxides are a 
significant contributor to urban ozone pollution (smog), acid rain, and 
particulate pollution. Particulates, including those emitted directly 
and ``secondary'' particulates formed in the atmosphere, have been 
associated with increased death and illness rates as well as impaired 
visibility. Non-Methane hydrocarbons also contribute to ozone 
pollution. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking notified the 
public of the Agency's intent to investigate the feasibility of 
reducing emissions of ozone and secondary particulate precursors from 
heavy-duty on highway engines. It is also solicited involvement and 
input from a broad cross-section of the public, including potentially 
affected industries, States, regional air management organizations, 
public health and environmental protection interest groups, and the 
general public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/30/95                    60 FR 45580
NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3645.

Agency Contact: Tad Wysor, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4332

RIN: 2060-AF76
_______________________________________________________________________




3403. 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

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with other hearing procedures in Part 86.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3139.

Agency Contact: Richard Gezelle, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6403-J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9267

RIN: 2060-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________




3404. ``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                            12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3405.  MODIFICATIONS TO STANDARDS FOR REFORMULATED AND 
CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE

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 7545/CAA 211

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under authority of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990, EPA 
promulgated regulations to require a cleaner burning ``reformulated 
gasoline'' (RFG) in nine mandated areas of the country with the worst 
ozone air pollution problems. These areas are designated as ``covered 
areas,'' (e.g., areas in which non-RFG (``conventional gasoline'') is 
prohibited from being sold or dispensed to the ultimate consumers of 
the gasoline. Other ozone nonattainment areas may ``opt-in'' to the RFG 
program upon petition by the Governor of the state in which the area is 
located.
Since the RFG program became effective in January 1995, many 
enforcement related issues have been raised concerning the 
implementation of the program. Some of these issues have required the 
exercise of enforcement discretion through the use of informal question 
and answer guidance documents. This action will codify those guidances 
which are appropriate for incorporation into the RFG regulations. This 
action will also ``streamline,'' the regulations where appropriate, and 
include certain typographical and other minor corrections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3844.

Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9006
Fax: 202 233-9557

RIN: 2060-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




3406.  AMENDMENT CONCERNING APPLICABILITY OF ON HIGHWAY HEAVY-
DUTY CERTIFIED ENGINES FOR USE IN NONROAD HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES AND 
EQUIPMENT

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 7521 to 7525; 42 USC 7541 to 7543; 42 USC 7547

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 89

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would consider an amendment to the existing 
regulations to allow the use of on-highway heavy-duty certified engines 
in nonroad heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. This will eliminate 
hardships caused by the imposition of nonroad heavy-duty rules of 
specialty vehicles and equipment that have historically elected to use 
cleaner on-highway heavy-duty engines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3842.

Agency Contact: John Guy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (6403J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9276
Fax: 202 233-9596

RIN: 2060-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




3407. NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AT OR BELOW 19 KILOWATTS (25 
HORSEPOWER)(PHASE 2)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7547/CAA 213

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 90

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 1996. Final, Statutory, 
November 15, 1992. Final, Judicial, April 30, 1997.

[[Page 23701]]

Abstract: This action will establish the second phase of emissions 
standards for new nonroad spark-ignition engines at or below 19 
kilowatts (25 horsepower), as required by section 213(a)(3) of the 
Clean Air Act as Amended. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had 
been developing the second phase of small-engine regulations through a 
negotiated rulemaking, with representation by engine manufacturers, 
equipment manufacturers, emissions control manufacturers, equipment 
dealers, environment and public health interests, and State air 
programs. The negotiations came to an end on February 16, 1996 with no 
consensus reached. EPA will now develop the rulemaking through other 
means.
The affected engines are used in lawn, garden, and utility equipment, 
such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, chain saws, and small pumps and 
generators. The first phase was established July 3, 1995 (60 FR 34582), 
effective for the 1997 model year, and was very similar to the tier 1 
small-engine regulations developed by California for the same engines. 
Regulated pollutants are hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of 
nitrogen.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3361.

Agency Contact: Betsy McCabe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road, 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4344

RIN: 2060-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________




3408.  OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF AIR REGULATIONS DELEGATION REMAND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  CAA 328

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 55

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The EPA promulgated the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air 
Regulations on September 4, 1992. The regulations allowed States to 
request delegation of the authority to implement and enforce the 
regulations for sources located within 25 miles of the State's seaward 
boundary, but prohibited such delegation of the authority for sources 
locating beyond that limit. Since section 328(a)(3) of the Clean Air 
Act requires EPA to allow delegation for both types of sources, EPA 
requested and received a remand on this issue. The notice proposes 
revision to the OCS Air Regulations to allow delegation of the 
implementation and enforcement authority to State and local air 
pollution control agencies for sources locating beyond 25 mile of the 
States' seaward boundaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3789.

Agency Contact: David H. Stonefield, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, (MD-15), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5350

RIN: 2060-AG39
_______________________________________________________________________




3409.  OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF AIR REGULATIONS OFFSET REMAND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  CAA 328

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 55

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The EPA promulgated the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air 
Regulations on September 4, 1992. As a result of a challenge, the court 
vacated the special offset provision which EPA had included in the OCS 
regulations and remanded that issue to EPA for reconsideration. This 
interim final rule revises the OCS regulations to require that new or 
modified OCS sources meet the same offset requirements as imposed in 
the corresponding onshore area. As a result some OCS sources may be 
required to obtain additional offset credits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Interim Final Rule              06/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3790.

Agency Contact: David H. Stonefield, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, (MD-15), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5350

RIN: 2060-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




3410. NSPS: NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM FOSSIL-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, 
September 1, 1996. Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
November 3, 1997.

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/97

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,

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




3411. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3412. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3413. 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                            09/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3414. UPDATE OF THE ACCEPTABILITY LIST UNDER THE SIGNIFICANCE NEW 
ALTERNATIVES POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

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

[[Page 23703]]

lists are updated intermittently depending on the volume of 
notifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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                      02/08/96                     61 FR 4736
Final Rule - 2                  05/00/96
NPRM - 3                        05/00/96
NPRM - 4                        05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3415.  HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
FACILITIES (TSDF) AND HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS; ORGANIC AIR EMISSION 
STANDARDS FOR TANKS, SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS, AND CONTAINERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  RCRA 3002 and RCRA 3004

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These standards were promulgated on December 6, 1994 and will 
be effective on June 6, 1996. The final standards control organic air 
emissions from hazardous waste TSDF and generator sites. These 
emissions have been shown to contribute greatly to ground-level ozone 
formation and to cancer incidence among exposed populations.
Following promulgation, several affected sources contacted the EPA for 
clarification on certain requirements of the final standards and to 
dispute the necessity of certain technical requirements. The EPA has 
reviewed the final provision to determine whether the intended 
requirements are correctly conveyed in the final rule language.
The EPA has identified certain provisions for which the published 
language suggests a requirement that is more stringent than our intent, 
and in which the intended emission reductions can be achieved with less 
burdensome standards. The EPA intends to amend the final rule to 
include several revised provisions, including the following: certain 
fixed-roof tanks may be equipped with pressure relief devices that vent 
to the atmosphere; containers may be vented during loading and emptying 
operations; a facility may comply with the final rule using an 
implementation schedule in several different circumstances; and the 
frequency of monitoring for certain equipment shall be semi-annual 
rather than annual. These amendments will be published in two Federal 
Register notices; one for clarifying amendments and one for revisions. 
Any amendments published by the action will be deregulatory and will 
result in less extensive requirements than the published rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3792.

Agency Contact: Michele Aston, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), OAQPS/ESD/WCPG, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2363

RIN: 2060-AG44
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Clean Air Act (CAA)



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3416. COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE MONITORING PROGRAM (PREVIOUSLY ENHANCED 
MONITORING PROGRAM)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sections 114(a)(3), 
503(b),; 504(b)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 64; 40 CFR 70

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 1993. Final, Statutory, 
November 1992. Final, Judicial, July 1, 1996.

Abstract: This action is required by the 1990 Clean Air Act (the Act) 
Amendments to assure better compliance with existing rules. This rule 
will require major stationary sources who must obtain permits under 
title V of the Act to conduct monitoring that provides reasonable 
assurance of ongoing compliance of the significant emission units with 
applicable requirements. Affected sources will use the monitoring data 
in conjunction with other compliance-related data to certify compliance 
with emission standards and other permit conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/93                    58 FR 54648
Supplemental Proposal           12/28/94                    59 FR 66844
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2942.

Agency Contact: Peter R. Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, OAQPS - MD19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1058

RIN: 2060-AD18
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3417. FEDERAL OPERATING PERMIT RULES

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, title V

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 71

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1995.

[[Page 23704]]

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                    05/00/96

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
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3418. 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                    12/00/96

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
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3419. 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                    11/00/96

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
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3420. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/92                    57 FR 56877
Notice                          09/28/95                    60 FR 50161
Final Action                    11/00/96

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
Phone: 292 233-9219

RIN: 2060-AE39
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[[Page 23705]]





3421. 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                    06/00/96

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
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3422. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/96
NPRM                            12/00/96

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
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3423. OPERATING PERMITS: REVISIONS (PART 70)

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 7661 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71; 40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to litigation on the part 70 regulations, to 
several problems identified through implementation of part 70, and to 
comments provided in response to notices of proposed rulemaking, parts 
51, 70, and 71 are being revised. The changes include the following: 
streamlined procedures for revising stationary-source operating permits 
issued by State and local permitting authorities or the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) under title V of the Clean Air Act; changes to 
the certification of compliance that is required to be submitted as 
part of the permit documentation; clarification of the title I and 
title V permitting requirements for certain smaller research and 
development facilities; and changes in procedural requirements in order 
to clarify the flexibility States possess in processing minor new 
source review actions under title I of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/94                    59 FR 44460
NPRM Supplemental Proposal      04/27/95                    60 FR 20804
FINAL                           09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3412.

Agency Contact: Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Information Transfer and Program Integration, Division, 
OAQPS, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3153
Fax: 919 541-5509

RIN: 2060-AF70
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3424. 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                    06/00/96

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
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3425. 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

[[Page 23706]]

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Revise Radiological Emergency 
Response Plan                   06/00/96
Notice of Availability          09/30/96

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
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3426. 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 will temporarily raise the 10,000 vehicle sales 
volume limit for vehicle converters seeking certification under the 
small volume manufacturers provisions. In addition this action will 
adopt provisions to provide flexibility in assigned deterioration 
factors for alternative fuel vehicles. fuel vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/96                      61 FR 140
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3643.

Agency Contact: Cliff Tyree, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, National Fuel & Emissions Vehicle Laboratory, 2565 Plymouth 
Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4310

RIN: 2060-AF87
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3427. 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                        10/18/95                    60 FR 53921
Notice of Availability of Final 
Guidance                        05/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96

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
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3428. 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.
EPA plans to withdraw this notice and have order vacated.

Abstract: EPA plans to withdraw this notice. However, since this rule 
was court ordered, proper procedures must be followed to have the order 
vacated. Until the order is vacated, EPA cannot legally remove this 
notice from the Federal Register.
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

[[Page 23707]]

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

________________________________________________________________________

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
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3429. 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                            11/24/94                    59 FR 60585
Final Action                    07/00/96

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
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3430. 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

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 50; 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                    11/00/96

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

[[Page 23708]]

Fax: 919 541-1903

RIN: 2060-AG23
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3431. AMENDMENTS TO THE FINAL RULES NESHAP FOR CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING, 
NESHAP FOR COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION, NESHAP FOR DRY CLEANERS, AND NESHAP 
FOR SECONDARY LEAD SMELTERS

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposed an amendment to the final rules for 
chromium electroplating, commercial sterilization, drycleaners, and 
clarified the rule for secondary lead smelters. The proposal would 
allow States to defer nonmajor sources in these source categories from 
the Title V permit requirements for five years (December 1999), except 
for secondary lead smelters where the rule was clarified to 
specifically require a Title V permit for all sources (major and 
nonmajor). Also, this action included an exemption from the Title V 
permit requirements for a segment of the chromium electroplating source 
category.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/13/95                    60 FR 64002
Final Action                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3432.  AMENDMENT TO THE USER FEES FOR RADON PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS 
RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2661-2665

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 195 and 700 (revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Final Rule 
established fees in 1994 that EPA will collect annually to support its 
voluntary Radon Proficiency Programs. The rule requires individuals and 
organizations applying to or participating in the Radon Proficiency 
Program (RPP) to pay annual fees. The final rule states that EPA shall 
adjust the fees over the next three years to a level that will 
ultimately be sufficient to recover the full annual costs of the 
program. Through this technical amendment, EPA will revise its fee 
schedule to collect a larger percentage of its annual (FY 95) operating 
costs. The annual fees will also reflect changes in the proficiency 
programs, participation, inflation, etc. In the calculation of the 
annual fees, the Agency will take into consideration the impact of the 
second year of fee collection on the radon industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Sectors Affected:  152 General Building Contractors-Residential 
Buildings; 171 Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning; 382 Laboratory 
Apparatus and Analytical, Optical, Measuring, and Controlling 
Instruments; 873 Research, Development, and Testing Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3835.

Agency Contact: James W. Long, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6604J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9433
Fax: 202 233-9652
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




3433.  REVISION TO APPENDIX W OF 40 CFR PART 51

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7410(a)(2), 7475(e), 7502(a) and (b), 7503; 42 
USC 7601(a)(1), 7620; 7401-7671q

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR 51.160; 40 CFR 52.166; 40 CFR 
52.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is intended to be of a maintenance nature for the 
test of Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51. The main task is to sequentially 
number Appendix W paragraphs to conform with a format imposed by the 
Office of the Federal Register (OFR). As a practical matter, such a 
format should streamline the process by which future revisions of 
Appendix W are made. In addition, there are a few typos made by OFR 
when it first published the appendix in 1993, and there are places 
where page numbers are incorrect (conforming with the earlier edition 
of the Guideline on Air Quality Models, when it was incorporated by 
reference and maintained as a separate EPA document). These need to be 
corrected. Another major element of this action involves models that 
are listed in Appendix B of Appendix W which are available for use on a 
case-by-case basis. Of 30-odd models listed, 10 or so have been 
identified for removal because they have seen little or no use in 
recent years and have been superseded by other modeling techniques. 
Finally, two models, HOTMAC/RAPTAD and PANACHE, will be added to 
Appendix B. These models were presented by their developers at the 6th 
Conference on Air Quality Modeling, August 10, 1995 in Washington, DC. 
No adverse public comments were received in the docket established for 
this conference.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim/Direct Final            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 3831.

Agency Contact: Tom Coulter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-14, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0832
Fax: 919 541-0044

[[Page 23709]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________




3434. 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              05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3435. 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                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3087.

Agency Contact: David R. LaRoche, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Mail Code 6102, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7652

RIN: 2060-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




3436. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (REVIEW)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7409/CAA 109

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR 50.5

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, November 1, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
April 15, 1996.

Abstract: On November 15, 1994, the Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) published a notice announcing a proposed decision not to revise 
the existing 24-hour and annual primary standards. In that notice EPA 
sought public comment on the possible need to adopt additional 
regulatory measures to address short-term peak sulfur dioxide exposure 
and thereby further reduce the health risk to asthmatic individuals.
On March 7, 1995, EPA published the proposed requirements for 
implementation plans and ambient air quality surveillance for sulfur 
dioxide. The action proposes implementation strategies for reducing 
short-term high concentrations of sulfur dioxide emissions in the 
ambient air.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/94                    59 FR 58958
NPRM NAAQS SO2 Implementation 
Plans(Part 51)                  03/07/95                    60 FR 12492
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final NAAQS SO2 Implementation 
Plans (Part 51)                 00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 1002 (Primary Standard) and SAN No. 
3588 (Implementation)
Docket No. A-84-25.

Agency Contact: John Haines, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-15), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5533

RIN: 2060-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




3437. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 52874
Final Action                    10/01/96

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

[[Page 23710]]

Phone: 919 541-5533

RIN: 2060-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




3438. 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 has worked with landfill owners and operators, including local 
governments and private owners, to produce a regulation based on 
common-sense 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 sources 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, site-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                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3439. MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATORS (MWI)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act of 1990, section 129

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, February 1995. Final, Statutory, 
November 1992. Final, Judicial, April 1996.

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing new 
source performance standards (NSPS) for new MWIs and emission 
guidelines (EG) for existing MWIs under sections 111 and 129 of the 
Clean Air Act. The NSPS are to reflect the maximum degree of reduction 
in emissions that is achievable for new units. The EG may be less 
stringent than the standards for new units. States must submit plans 
for implementing and enforcing the guidelines. Section 129 requires 
that emission limits be established for particulate matter, sulfur 
dioxide, hydrogen chloride, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, lead, 
cadmium, mercury, dioxins, and dibenzofurans. These standards are being 
developed under EPA's integrated combustion strategy, whereby EPA will 
regulate various forms of combustion under a coordinated plan. Two 
other elements of this strategy, the emission standards for municipal 
waste combustion and hazardous waste combustion, are summarized 
elsewhere in this Regulatory Plan.
EPA is working intensively with MWI owners and operators, as well as 
with other stakeholders, to assure that this rule is based on the best 
understanding of the industry, and that it affords the flexibility to 
achieve the necessary emission reductions in the most sensible, cost-
effective ways, including the transfer of wastes to larger, more 
efficient regional facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/27/95                    60 FR 10654
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2719.

Agency Contact: Rick Copland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5265

RIN: 2060-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




3440. 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 case-by-case MACT determinations that apply 
to constructed and reconstructed major sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/94                    59 FR 15504
Final Action                    08/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3441. 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, May 15, 1996.

Abstract: This regulation will control hazardous air pollutant 
emissions from publication rotogravure, package/product rotogravure, 
and wide-web flexographic printing facilities.

[[Page 23711]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/95                    60 FR 13664
Correction Notice               04/03/95                    60 FR 16920
Final Action                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3442. 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. Final, Judicial, 
July 15, 1996.

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                    07/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3443. 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                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3444. 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.
EPA requested the judicial deadline be moved to May 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                    05/15/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3445. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final                    06/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23712]]





3446. DELISTING OF SOURCE CATEGORIES UNDER 112(C): STAINLESS AND NON-
STAINLESS STEEL MANUFACTURING AND ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE (EAF) OPERATION, 
WOOD TREATMENT, AND CHROMIUM CHEMICALS

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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3466.

Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380

RIN: 2060-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




3447. 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                            09/18/95                    60 FR 48081
Final Action                    09/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3448.  REVISION OF INITIAL LIST OF CATEGORIES OF SOURCES AND 
SCHEDULE FOR STANDARDS UNDER SECTION 112(C) AND (E) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT 
AMENDMENTS OF 1990

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act requires the EPA to publish 
a list of major and area source categories which emit one or more of 
the 189 hazardous air pollutants identified in Section 112. The list of 
source categories was finalized in July 1992, and contained 174 
categories. Section 112 further requires the Agency to prioritize the 
listed categories such that standards are promulgated for 40 source 
categories within 2 years of enactment, 25% of all initially listed 
categories within 4 years, 50% within 7 years, and 100% within 10 
years. The schedule for the promulgation of emissions standards was 
published in December 1993. This action revises the initial list of 
source categories and the corresponding schedule for emission 
standards. This is in accordance with the statute, which requires the 
Agency to periodically amend the list in response to public comment or 
new information, and no less often than every eight years. As a result 
of several additions and deletions of source categories, the ``list'' 
now contains 175 categories. Categories may be added at any time 
contingent upon showing that the category is a category of major 
sources or that a category of area sources poses a threat of adverse 
effect and warrants regulation under Section 112. Actions to add or 
remove area source categories are excluded from this notice in order to 
provide the opportunity for public comment on them. Actions included 
within this action are: 1) adding categories of major sources, where 
major sources have been identified; 2) deleting categories of major 
sources which, upon further study, have been found to not contain major 
sources; 3) moving categories to different, more appropriate industry 
groups for purposes of clarity; 4) modifying titles and definitions of 
listed source categories to clarify applicability; and 5) reporting 
other relevant source category actions that were published 
independently of this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Revision              05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3791.

Agency Contact: David J. Svendsqaard, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380

RIN: 2060-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




3449. 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                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 23713]]

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 2937.

Agency Contact: Cary Secrest, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (2242-A), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8661

RIN: 2060-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




3450.  STANDARDS FOR REFORMULATED AND CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE, 
INDIVIDUAL BASELINE FUEL ADJUSTMENTS

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 7414/CAA 114; 42 USC 7545(c)/CAA 211(c); 42 
USC 7601/CAA 301

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish criteria by which a refiner could 
receive an adjustment to its baseline under certain circumstances. 
Baseline adjustments reduce the cost of compliance (primarily with the 
anti-dumping requirements of the reformulated gasoline program) for 
those refiners which would otherwise be extremely burdened.
Baseline adjustments under certain circumstances were provided for in 
the December 1993 final Reformulated Gasoline and Anti- Dumping rule. 
However, baseline adjustments are only allowed under certain narrowly 
defined circumstances; broad adjustments are beyond EPA's discretion. 
The circumstances for which baseline adjustments would be allowed under 
this rule are as follows: 1) production of JP-4 in 1990; 2) use of an 
extremely low-sulfur crude in 1990; 3) having extremely low baseline 
values for sulfur andolefins. Refiners must meet specific criteria in 
order to qualify for one or more of these adjustments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/95                    60 FR 40009
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3604.

Agency Contact: Christine M. Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4287
Fax: 313 741-7869

RIN: 2060-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




3451.  ADJUSTMENT OF REID VAPOR PRESSURE LOWER LIMIT FOR 
REFORMULATED GASOLINE SOLD IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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 7414/CAA 114; 42 USC 7545/CAA 211; 42 USC 
7601(a)/CAA 301(a)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80.42(c)(1)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is amending the lower limit of the valid range for Reid 
Vapor Pressure (RVP) for reformulated gasoline (RFG) certified under 
the simple model and sold in the State of California. EPA is taking 
this action because it believes there will be no negative environmental 
impact and because it it proper in the limited case of California 
gasoline.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3841.

Agency Contact: Anne Pastorkovich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9013
Fax: 202 233-9556
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG82
_______________________________________________________________________




3452.  INTEGRATED RULE FOR PAPER, FILM AND FOIL COATING AND 
COATINGS: MACT FOR NESHAP; AND BAC FOR NATIONAL VOC RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549 /Clean Air Act sections 112 and 183

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: This action would result in the reduction of hazardous air 
pollutants (HAPs) emitted by the paper, film and foil coating 
industries and the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) 
emissions from the coatings used by these industries. The Agency will 
study the various HAP and VOC pollutants emitted by the industry and 
will evaluate pollution prevention and control techniques which can 
reduce these emissions. Although separate rulemakings will be required 
to meet the statutory requirements for HAP emission reduction (Section 
112 of the Clean Air Act) and VOC emission reduction (Section 183(e) of 
the Clean Air Act), the development of the individual rules will be 
integrated to maximize resources and avoid duplication of data 
gathering efforts. There are likely to be many small businesses in the 
paper, film, and foil coating industry, but at this time it is not 
known how many of these small businesses will be subject to these 
rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Other Presumptive MACT          07/00/96
NPRM                            11/00/97
Final Action                    11/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  071 Soil Preparation Services; 26 Paper and Allied 
Products; 27 Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries; 329 Abrasive, 
Asbestos, and Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Products; 349 
Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products; 386 Photographic Equipment and 
Supplies; 395 Pens, Pencils, and Other Artists' Materials; 399 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3827.

[[Page 23714]]

Agency Contact: Daniel Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5303
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3453. OPEN-MARKET TRADING RULE FOR OZONE PRECURSORS

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:  Clean Air Act, sections 182 and 187

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will issue a final 
policy and model rule for open-market trading of ozone smog precursors 
(volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen) that will provide 
more flexibility than ever before for companies to trade emission 
credits without prior State or Federal approval. After issuance by EPA, 
any State that adopts an identical rule will receive automatic EPA 
approval of its rule. Once the rule is in the State implementation plan 
(SIP), companies could engage in emissions trades without prior 
regulatory approval as long as accountability is ensured in accordance 
with the rule. The intended benefits of an active market in emissions 
trading are compliance with the ozone standard at far less cost and an 
increased incentive to develop innovative emission-reduction 
technologies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/95                    60 FR 39668
Final                           06/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Inclusion of Model Rule  Notice 08/25/95 (60 FR 44290)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3660.

Agency Contact: Nancy Mayer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, OAQPS, AQSSD (MD-15), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5310
Fax: 919 541-0839

RIN: 2060-AF60
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3454.  REVISED CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) STANDARD FOR CLASS I AND II 
NONHANDHELD NEW NONROAD PHASE I SMALL SPARK-IGNITED ENGINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7521CAA 201

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This direct final rule revises the existing new nonroad Phase 
I small spark-ignited (SI) engine regulations. Briggs and Stratton 
Corporation submitted a petition to the Administrator on March 4, 1996, 
asking the Agency to reconsider the existing regulation and to either 
allow the use of oxygenated certification fuels with the current CO 
standard or revise the existing carbon monoxide (CO) emission standard 
for class I and II nonhandheld engines. Briggs and Stratton argues that 
the majority of nonhandheld engines sold in the United States can not 
meet the current CO standard when tested on the monoxygenated 
certification test fuel specified in the regulations. EPA has finalized 
the CO standard on the basis of data provided to the Agency by Briggs 
and Stratton. The Agency had assumed that the data was collected using 
Indolene (a monoxygenated, nonreformulated gasoline) as the test fuel. 
In fact, Briggs and Stratton had used California's Phase II 
Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) in the testing, but had not informed EPA of 
this before the rule was finalized. The use of an oxygenated fuel has 
an effect on the emissions from these engines, particularly CO, and 
Briggs and Stratton had used California's Phase II Reformulated 
Gasoline (RFG) in the testing, but had not informed EPA of this before 
the rule was finalized. The use of an oxygenated fuel has an effect on 
the emissions from these engines, particularly CO, and Briggs and 
Stratton has suggested that the CO standard that the Agency finalized 
was thus more stringent than is feasible based on their data.
EPA staff are analyzing new data provided by Briggs and Stratton 
concerning the amount of the CO emission offset between Indolene and 
RFG for nonhandheld engines. Based on data analysis and documentation 
provided by Briggs and Stratton in support of their petition, EPA 
intends to determine the amount of the emission offset and consider 
raising the Phase I CO emission standard for nonhandheld engines 
accordingly. In their petition to EPA, Briggs and Stratton assert that 
raising the CO standard should result in reduced emissions of 
hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen, which are the primary pollutants 
of concern under the Phase I small SI rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3300.

Agency Contact: Laurel Horne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7803
Fax: 313 741-7816

RIN: 2060-AG81
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3455. 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

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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                    04/00/96

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
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3456. REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURE FOR EMISSIONS FROM MOTOR 
VEHICLES AND MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549, Sec 208

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, January 31, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
May 15, 1992. Final, Judicial, July 30, 1996. Other, Judicial, May 15, 
1993.
Original statutory deadline (5/15/92) is from 11/90 Clean Air Act 
Amendments. Other Judicial date: per U.S. District Court Consent 
Decree, EPA issued a preliminary technical report on 5/15/93.

Abstract: Section 206(h) of the Clean Air Act requires the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ``review and revise as 
necessary'' the regulations governing the Federal Test Procedure (FTP) 
to ``insure that vehicles are tested under circumstances which reflect 
the actual current driving conditions under which motor vehicles are 
used, including conditions relating to fuel, temperature, acceleration, 
and altitude.'' The driving behavior used for the FTP was adopted over 
20 years ago, and accumulated research suggests that it no longer 
adequately represents overall vehicle emission control performance 
under current driving conditions.
This action revises the FTP used to design all Federal emissions test 
methods, as well as all federally approved methods of estimating and 
projecting emissions from automobiles. This revision will advance the 
Agency's strategic aim of using better science and better data by 
assuring that automobiles can be accurately tested for compliance with 
Federal standards, and it will also enable EPA and others to obtain 
accurate emission inventories and projections to assist in planning for 
attainment of national air quality standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/95                     60 FR 7404
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3323.

Agency Contact: John German, Chief, Special Projects Staff, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, National Vehicle 
and Fuel Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4214

RIN: 2060-AE27
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3457. ALTERNATIVE TEST PROCEDURE FOR THE VOLUNTARY AFTERMARKET PART 
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7541(b)/CAA 207(b)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would adopt an alternative testing procedure to 
be used in the voluntary aftermarket part certification program for 
certifying aftermarket parts. Currently only the full Federal Test 
Procedure and Emission Critical Parameters for Specified Parts are 
acceptable test procedures for this program. A proposed rulemaking was 
published on August 8, 1989. Based on the public comments received and 
further analysis, EPA developed a supplemental notice of proposed 
rulemaking which was published on January 30, 1991. Analysis of all 
public comments are complete and work on the final rulemaking is under 
way.

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

Additional Information: SAN No. 2637.

Agency Contact: John L. Wehrly, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4286

RIN: 2060-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




3458. 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. These requirements will replace the interim 
requirements for deposit control additives. (San No.3018) improved fuel 
economy. 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
Interim Final Rule              11/01/94                    59 FR 54678
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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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
Fax: 313 741-7869

RIN: 2060-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




3459.  REVISION TO THE COVERED AREAS PROVISION FOR REFORMULATED 
GASOLINE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7545/CAA 211

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under authority of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990, EPA 
promulgated regulations to require a cleaner burning ``reformulated 
gasoline'' (RFG) in nine mandated areas of the country with the worst 
ozone air pollution problems. These areas are designated as ``covered 
areas,'' (e.g., areas in which non-RFG (``conventional gasoline'') is 
prohibited from being sold or dispensed to the ultimate consumers of 
the gasoline.
The RFG regulations also include a provision which allows a State, upon 
petition by the Governor, to have other areas designated as 
nonattainment for ozone included as ``covered areas'' under the Federal 
RFG program (the ``opt-in'' provision).
This action will expand the opt-in provision to include areas that that 
formerly were in nonattainment for ozone as well as areas presently in 
nonattainment for ozone. This action will give States the flexibility 
to use the RFG program in their maintenance plans and as contingency 
measures for those areas that have been redesignated to attainment 
status, but are in need of ozone controls to maintain that status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3843.

Agency Contact: Marylin Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9006
Fax: 202 233-9557

RIN: 2060-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




3460. 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                    07/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3461. 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 (2060-AF48). 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. A direct final rule was promulgated April 
13, 1995.

Timetable:

Group I Phase I Boilers  NPRM 11/25/92 (57 FR 228)  Final Action 03/22/
94 (59 FR 13538)  Direct Final Action 04/13/95 (60 FR 18751)

Group I Phase II Boilers  NPRM 01/19/96 (61 FR 1442)

Group II Boilers  Final Action 01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




3462. 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). (2060-AF45). 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). This action revises NOx emission 
limitations for certain Group 1 boilers as well as establishes 
limitations for certain Group 2 boilers, as listed above. A proposed 
rule was promulgated on January 19, 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/96                     61 FR 1442
Final Action                    01/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3463. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/06/96                     61 FR 9014
Final Action                    09/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3464. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/29/96                     61 FR 7858
Final Action                    09/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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3465.  TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER 
SECTION 608 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  CAA 608

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment would correct errors and provide clarification 
concerning the leak repair requirements for industrial process 
refrigeration equipment. That regulation was in response to a suit by 
the Chemical Manufacturing Association and it provided greater 
flexibility in complying with provisions to reduce leaks from equipment 
containing ozone-depleting substances.
This action has no impacts on small businesses, and state/local/tribal 
governments. This action will be undertaken as part of an agreement 
with CMA concerning the dismissal of their lawsuit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim/Direct Final            06/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  28 Chemicals and Allied Products; 358 Refrigeration 
and Service Industry Machinery

Additional Information: SAN No. 3809.

Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9729
Fax: 202 233-9577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Clean Air Act (CAA)



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3466. ACID RAIN OPT-IN REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 74

Timetable:

Combustion Sources  NPRM 09/24/93 (58 FR 50088)  Final 04/04/95 (60 FR 
17100)

Process Sources  NPRM 00/00/00  Final 00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Adam Klinger
Phone: 202 233-9122

RIN: 2060-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________




3467. NSPS: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY - 
WASTEWATER

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/94                    59 FR 46780
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Toni Kissell
Phone: 919 541-4516

RIN: 2060-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________




3468. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3469. SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Dickinson
Phone: 202 233-9256
Fax: 202 233-9596
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________




3470.  NESHAP FOR SEWAGE SLUDGE INCINERATORS

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:  42 USC 7401 to 7626

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: This action will identify the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) 
listed in Title III of the Clean Air Act being emitted from municipal 
sewage sludge incinerators. If any of the HAPs are found to exceed the 
10 ton/23 ton/year limits in Title II, then a NESHAP standard will be 
developed. The standard may be either limitations on emissions of HAPs 
or a technology standard established under the MACT definition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  495 Sanitary Services

Additional Information: SAN No. 3819.

Agency Contact: Eugene P. Crumpler, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0881
Fax: 919 541-5600

RIN: 2060-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________

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3471.  RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR SCRAP METAL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2011 et seq

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Presently, radioactive materials, particularly metals, are 
being released for recycling under standards that are not based on 
protection of human health. The proposed rule will establish protective 
risk-based standards for recycling; provide economic benefits through 
recovering the value of recycled metals; and reduce the need for 
disposal.
We use radioactive materials for purposes such as making smoke alarms, 
generating electricity, and diagnosing and treating medical problems. 
Radioactive materials are used for military purposes as well, 
particularly in developing nuclear weapons and providing power for 
submarines and surface ships. These uses generate materials which may 
contain some level of radioactivity.
Due to their ready recyclability, scrap metals may be released for 
recycling if the residual radioactive contamination is below certain 
levels. These release levels are currently specified in guidance 
developed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and federal agencies. 
However, current release criteria are not based on protection of human 
health. The current standards are based on measurement technologies and 
historical practices. Moreover, the release criteria were not intended 
to apply to recycling of materials.
The Agency is developing standards for scrap recycling which would be 
protective of public health. The rule would be based on the risks from 
recycling metals with residual radioactive contaminants. Scrap metals 
from site cleanups and ongoing operations of federal facilities and 
licensees of the NRC would be covered by the rule. EPA expects that 
these materials will be produced in sufficient quantities to warrant a 
standard, and while it is anticipated that much of this metal will not 
contain radioactivity, none should be recycled without a risk-based 
standard. Material that cannot be released for recycling would continue 
to be processed for LLW disposal.
Radiation protection standards for scrap metals would fill a regulatory 
vacuum. But most importantly, they would insure that the public is 
adequately protected from exposure to residual radioactivity in 
recycled metals. In addition, risk-based release standards would: 
(1)promote recovery of scrap metal, (2)reduce the disposal of materials 
that may not warrant disposal as low-level radioactive waste, and 
(cont.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Sectors Affected:  491 Electric Services; 963 Regulation and 
Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities; 
331 Steel Works, Blast Furnaces, and Rolling and Finishing Mills

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3812.
ABSTRACT CONT: (3) potentially reduce mining and processing of virgin 
ore and the accompanying environmental consequences by making metal 
scrap available to industry.

Agency Contact: John Karhnak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6603J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9761
Fax: 202 233-9650
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




3472.  NESHAP FOR PLYWOOD AND PARTICLE BOARD MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7412(d)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for 
hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) by establishing maximum achievable 
control technology (MACT) for facilities manufacturing plywood and 
particle board, or having other processes using wood and binder 
systems. MACT standards are under development to reduce the release of 
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from all industries to protect the 
public health and environment. Emissions of HAP from this industry have 
been associated with, but are not limited to, the drying of wood and 
binders. The scope of the rule has not been determined. However this 
project should include, but is not limited to, facilities that 
manufacture chip waferboard, strandboard, waferboard, hardboard/
cellulosic fiber board, oriented strandboard (OSB), medium density 
fiberboard, particle board, hardwood and softwood plywood, or other 
processes using wood and binder systems. This project is now scheduled 
to start in the fall of 1996. The initial stage of this project is to 
gather preliminary information on the industry to establish a 
presumptive MACT by June 1997. That work will be followed by 
development of a regulatory package to propose and promulgate MACT 
standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Sectors Affected:  243 Millwork, Veneer, Plywood, and Structural Wood 
Members; 244 Wood Containers; 249 Miscellaneous Wood Products; 251 
Household Furniture; 252 Office Furniture

Additional Information: SAN No. 3820.

Agency Contact: Stephen A. Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Emission 
Standards Division (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 541-3470

RIN: 2060-AG52
_______________________________________________________________________




3473.  GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EPA'S RADIATION 
PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE OF TRANSURANIC 
RADIOACTIVE WASTE AT THE WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT (WIPP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 20211 to 2296; PL 102-579

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 191

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The guidance will describe how EPA's existing standards for 
environmental radiation protection will be applied to the Department of 
Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), a proposed facility for 
the disposal of transuranic radioactive waste, a highly radioactive 
waste generated during the construction of nuclear weapons. The WIPP 
must comply with EPA's radiation protection standards for the 
management and storage of transuranic radioactive wastes. By publishing 
this guidance, EPA will apply these generally applicable standards to 
the specific case of the WIPP so as to consider that facility's 
technical and operational characteristics. In part, EPA will use the 
guidance within the framework established by the WIPP Land Withdrawal 
Act of 1992. The Act requires EPA to determine on a biennial basis 
whether the WIPP complies with subpart A of 40 CFR Part 191, the 
standards for management and storage. In addition, EPA may conduct this 
determination at any other time as necessary.
The guidance will apply to the 25 to 30 year period during which 
packaged waste arrives at the above-ground portion of the WIPP, is 
unloaded and further handled, and ultimately lowered down a mechanical 
hoist and emplaced in the mined-out repository. During this period, the 
annual doses from radiation received by members of the public must not 
exceed the limits specified by EPA's radiation protection standards for 
management and storage. Such doses could occur, for example, through 
the airborne transmission of radioactive dust which is subsequently 
inhaled by a member of the public. In the event that the WIPP fails to 
be in compliance with the dose standards at any time after the 
emplacement of waste has begun, the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act authorizes 
EPA to request a remedial plan from the Department of Energy (DOE). If 
EPA determines that remedial plan is inadequate, or if DOE defaults on 
the plan's submission, the the Act requires that DOE retrieve the waste 
that has already been emplaced for disposal to the extent practicable.
This action will have no impact on small businesses or governmental 
entities other than the Federal Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3814.

Agency Contact: Martin Offutt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, 6602J, 401 M 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9766
Fax: 202 233-9626
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




3474.  INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE NESHAP/NSPS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-549; 42 USC 7411/CAA 111; 42 USC 7412/CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 2000.

Abstract: The internal combustion engine source category is listed as a 
major source of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under section 112 of 
the Clean Air Act (CAA). A major source is one which emits more than 10 
tons/yr of one HAP or more than 25 tons/yr of a combination of 189 
HAPs. Internal Combustion Engines also emit NOx, SO2, CO and PM. The 
EPA will gather information on HAP emissions from internal combustion 
engines and determine the appropriate maximum achievable control 
technology (MACT) to reduce HAP emissions, if any. The EPA will also 
gather information for NOx, SO2, CO, and PM and decide whether 
standards are required to reduce these emissions. The EPA will use 
information that has already been developed, if possible using 
information it has gathered, and by gathering information by working 
with State/local agencies, vendor, manufacturers of internal combustion 
engines, owners and operators of internal combustion engines, and 
environmentalists. Some small business that use internal combustion 
engines may be directly impacted as well as a few small government 
entities who produce their own power. The number of small entities that 
would be affected is not known at this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3656.

Agency Contact: Amanda Agnew, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5268

RIN: 2060-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3475.  COMBUSTION TURBINE NESHAP/NSPS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  CAA 111 and 112

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 60

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 2000.

Abstract: The combustion turbine source category is listed as a major 
source of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under section 112 of the 
Clean Air Act (CAA). A major source is one which emits more than 10 
tons/yr of one HAP or more than 25 tons/yr of a combustion of 189 HAPs. 
Gas turbines also emit NOx, SO2, CO and PM. Gas turbines are already 
regulated for NOx and SO2 emissions under section 111 of the CAA. The 
EPA will gather information on HAP emissions from gas turbines and 
determine the appropriate maximum achievable control technology (MACT) 
to reduce HAP emissions, if any. The EPA will also gather information 
to revise the 1979 NSPS for NOx and SO2 and decide whether CO and PM 
standards are required for gas turbines. The EPA information that has 
already been developed if possible using information it has gathered, 
and by gathering information by working with State/Local agencies, 
vendor, manufacturers of gas turbines, owners and operators of gas 
turbines, and environmentalists. Some small businesses that use gas 
turbines may be directly impacted by this rule. Some of the smaller 
independent energy producers could be impacted as well as a few small 
government entities who

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produce their own power. The number of small entities that would be 
affected is not known at this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3657.

Agency Contact: Sims Roy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, ( MD-13), RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5263

RIN: 2060-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________




3476. NESHAP--IRON FOUNDRIES AND STEEL FOUNDRIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: James H. Maysilles
Phone: 919 541-3265

RIN: 2060-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________




3477. 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: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine
Phone: 919 541-5289

RIN: 2060-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________




3478. NESHAP: REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeleine Strum
Phone: 919 541-2383

RIN: 2060-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




3479. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL PRODUCTION AND PROCESSES

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3480. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3481. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARD FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR PAINT 
STRIPPER USERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/99
Final Action                    11/15/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Vickie Boothe
Phone: 919 541-0164
Fax: 919 541-0072

RIN: 2060-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




3482. NESHAP FOR BOAT MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madelein Strum
Phone: 919 541-2383
Fax: 919 541-5689

RIN: 2060-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




3483. NESHAP FOR TIRE MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick
Phone: 919 541-5624
Fax: 919 541-0942

RIN: 2060-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________




3484. NESHAP FOR AEROSOL CAN PRODUCTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick
Phone: 919 541-5625
Fax: 919 541-0942

RIN: 2060-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________

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3485. PETROLEUM SOLVENT DRY CLEANERS MACT STANDARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick
Phone: 919 541-5625
Fax: 919 541-0942

RIN: 2060-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




3486.  NESHAP FOR ETHYLENE PROCESSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 112

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 20, 2000.

Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act requires development of 
emission standards for all major sources emitting any of the 189 
hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) identified in Section 112(b) of the 
CAA. ``Ethylene Processes'' is being listed as a category of major 
sources based on process knowledge emissions of benzene and butadiene. 
This action will explore alternatives controlling the release of HAPs 
from the following process areas located at ethylene process 
facilities: process vents, storage, equipment leaks and other fugitive 
sources, and wastewater operations. There are no anticipated impacts on 
small businesses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/98
Final Action                    11/30/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected:  286 Industrial Organic Chemicals

Additional Information: SAN No. 3821.

Agency Contact: Warren R. Johnson, Jr., Environmental Protection 
Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and 
Standards, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5124
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




3487.  LARGE APPLIANCE COATINGS INTEGRATED REGULATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 183 (e); Clean Air Act section 
112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 2000.

Abstract: This regulation will apply to surface coating of large 
appliance products and parts, for household, commercial or recreational 
use. Application of a prime coat or a top coat to a large appliance 
product or part results in emissions of volatile organic compounds 
(VOCs) which contribute to formation of low-level ozone. When inhaled 
ozone can damage the lungs. Ozone reduces the ability of the trees to 
fight disease. Some of the VOCs are alo hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) 
and include aromatics such as xylene, alcohols such as methanol, and 
others such as glycols. Such pollutants can cause reversible or 
irreversible toxic effects following exposure. The health effects are 
associated with a wide range of ambient concentrations and exposure 
time. This regulation will reduce nationwide emissions of both VOCs and 
HAPs from surface coating of large appliances, a measure required by 
Section 183(e) and 112 of the Clean Air Act, respectively.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Sectors Affected:  346 Metal Forgings and Stampings; 363 Household 
Appliances

Additional Information: SAN No. 3823.

Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




3488.  ASPHALT ROOFING AND PROCESSING NESHAP

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 112 EO 
12866

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: The CAA 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 CAA and to establish and meet dates 
for promulgation of emissions standards for each of the listed 
categories of HAP emissions sources. The standards are to be 
technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of reduction 
determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has 
determined that the asphalt roofing and processing industry may be 
reasonably anticipated to emit one of the pollutants listed in section 
112 (b) of the CAA. As a consequence, the source category is included 
on the initial list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for standards 
promulgation within ten years of enactment of the CAA Amendments of 
1990. 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                            00/00/00
Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 3655.

Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1084

RIN: 2060-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________

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3489.  NESHAP CHROMIUM REFRACTORIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  CAA 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 the chromium refractory manufacturing industry emits at 
least one of the HAPs listed in Section 112 (b) of the Act, 
specifically total chromium in the forms of hexavalent and trivalent 
chromium. 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 now unknown to what extent this action will impact 
small businesses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3652.

Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild-Zapata, Environmental Protection 
Agency, Air and Radiation, ( MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5167

RIN: 2060-AG68
_______________________________________________________________________




3490.  NESHAP FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL 
BOILERS AND PROCESS HEATERS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7412

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as amended 1990, requires EPA to develop 
emission standards for sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). 
Industrial boilers, institutional/commercial boilers, and process 
heaters are among the potential source categories to be regulated under 
Section 112 of the CAA. Emissions of HAPs will be addressed by this 
rulemaking for both new and existing sources. EPA promulgated an NSPS 
for these source categories in 1987 and 1990. The standards for the 
NESHAP are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum 
achievable control technology (MACT) as described in Section 112 of the 
CAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/00
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected:  28 Chemicals and Allied Products; 261 Pulp Mills; 
262 Paper Mills; 242 Sawmills and Planing Mills; 33 Primary Metal 
Industries

Additional Information: SAN No. 3837.

Agency Contact: James Eddinger, 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-AG69
_______________________________________________________________________




3491.  NESHAP: LIME MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1857CAA 112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

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 (HAPs). 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 the EPA. The EPA 
has determined that some lime manufacturing plants may be major sources 
for one or more HAPs. As a consequence, a regulation (emission 
standards) is being developed for the lime manufacturing industry, to 
be promulgated by November 15, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3651.

Agency Contact: Joseph Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5446

RIN: 2060-AG72
_______________________________________________________________________




3492. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR OTHER 
SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/28/94                    59 FR 66850
NPRM                            12/01/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: George Smith
Phone: 919 541-1549
Fax: 919 541-0072

RIN: 2060-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




3493.  METAL FURNITURE COATINGS INTEGRATED REGULATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act section 183 (e); Clean Air Act section 
112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 2000.

Abstract: This regulation will apply to surface coating of metal 
furniture products and parts, for household or commercial use. 
Application of a prime

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coat or a top coat product or part (e.g.,) results in emissions of 
volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which contribute to formation of low-
level ozone. Some of the VOCs are also hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) 
and include aromatics such as exylene, alcohols such as methanol, and 
others such as glycos. Such pollutants can cause reversible or 
irreversible toxic effects following exposure. The health effects are 
associated with a wide range of ambient concentrations and exposure 
time. This regulation will reduce nationwide emissions of both VOCs and 
HAPs from surface coating of metal furniture products and parts, which 
is required under sections 183(e) and 112 of the Clean Air Act, 
respectively.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Sectors Affected:  251 Household Furniture

Additional Information: SAN No. 3824.

Agency Contact: Dr. Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection 
Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and 
Standards, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




3494.  SURFACE COATING OF MISCELLANEOUS METAL PARTS AND 
PRODUCTS--INTEGRATED

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7511(b); 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.

Abstract: This regulation will control emissions of volatile organic 
compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from operations 
that apply surface coatings to metal parts and products. Although this 
rule would cover a wide variety of coating operations, it would not 
apply to specific coating operations for which regulations and/or 
control techniques guidelines (CTGs) have been developed (e.g., plastic 
parts coating, can coating, large appliance coating, etc.). This 
regulation is required under sections 183(e) and 112 of the Clean Air 
Act of 1990.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Sectors Affected:  33 Primary Metal Industries; 34 Fabricated Metal 
Products, Except Machinery and Transportation Equipment; 35 Industrial 
and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment; 36 Electronic and 
Other Electrical Equipment and Components, Except Computer Equipment; 
37 Transportation Equipment; 38 Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling 
Instruments, Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods, Watches and 
Clocks; 39 Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries; 40 Railroad 
Transportation; 41 Local and Suburban Transit and Interurban Highway 
Passenger Transportation

Additional Information: SAN No. 3825.

Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5460
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




3495.  PLASTIC PARTS COATING INTEGRATED RULE FOR VOLATILE 
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (HAPS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 183(e) and 
112

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 59; 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 2000.

Abstract: This action would address both the volatile organic compounds 
(VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions from the coating of 
plastic parts. Pollution prevention approaches will be considered. 
Specific sectors of the plastic parts industry to be included in this 
action have not yet been determined.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Sectors Affected:  30 Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products

Additional Information: SAN No. 3826.

Agency Contact: Ellen Ducey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Emission 
Standards Division (MD-13), Research Triangle Prk, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5408
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




3496. 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: Marie Miller
Phone: 202 564-2260

RIN: 2060-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Clean Air Act (CAA)



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3497. PROHIBITION OF LEADED GASOLINE FOR HIGHWAY USE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/02/96                     61 FR 3823

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pat Childers
Phone: 202 233-9415

RIN: 2060-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________




3498. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR 
DEPOSIT CONTROL GASOLINE ADDITIVES

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 80

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2060-AG06       03/31/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jeffery A. Herzog
Phone: 313 668-4227
Fax: 313 741-7869

RIN: 2060-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________




3499. STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN COMPLETENESS CRITERIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51 app V (Revision)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency plans no 
further action.                 03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phyllis Wright
Phone: 919 541-5369

RIN: 2060-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________




3500. 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

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/16/94                    59 FR 41998

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charlene Spells
Phone: 919 541-5255

RIN: 2060-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




3501. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/09/95                    60 FR 40474

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Cheryl Adelman
Phone: 313 668-4434

RIN: 2060-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________




3502. APPLICATION OF MANDATORY SANCTIONS UNDER TITLE V OF THE CLEAN AIR 
ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 71

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency plans no 
further action.                 03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Scott Voorhees
Phone: 919 541-5348

RIN: 2060-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________




3503. ESTABLISHMENT OF LESSER QUANTITY EMISSION RATES FOR HAZARDOUS AIR 
POLLUTANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency does not 
plan any further action.        03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Amy B. Vasu
Phone: 919 541-0107

RIN: 2060-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




3504. AMMONIA TEST METHOD, 40 CFR PART 51, APPENDIX M

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency plans no 
further action.                 03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian
Phone: 919 541-0443

RIN: 2060-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




3505. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO APPENDIX A OF 40 CFR PART 60, APPENDIX B 
OF PART 61, APPENDIX A OF PART 63, AND PART 60

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - This action is the 
same as RIN 2060-AG21 (SAN 
3743).                          03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Foster Curtis
Phone: 919 541-1063

RIN: 2060-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________




3506. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PROCEDURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86

[[Page 23726]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               08/23/95                    60 FR 43880

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alan Stout
Phone: 313 741-7805

RIN: 2060-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




3507. 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

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/11/95                    60 FR 47095

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell
Phone: 919 541-1064

RIN: 2060-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




3508. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND - 
EXCLUSION OF PERCHLOROETHYLENE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51.100(s)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/07/96                     61 FR 4588

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Johnson
Phone: 919 541-5245

RIN: 2060-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________




3509. NSPS: MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION--PHASE II AND PHASE III

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 60

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/19/95                    60 FR 65387

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson
Phone: 919 541-5264

RIN: 2060-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




3510. NESHAP: ASBESTOS PROCESSING (DELISTING)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/95                    60 FR 61550

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild-Zapata
Phone: 919 541-5167

RIN: 2060-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________




3511. NESHAP FOR WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/07/95                    60 FR 62930

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar
Phone: 919 541-0283

RIN: 2060-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________




3512. NESHAP: SURFACE COATING OPERATIONS IN SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/15/95                    60 FR 64330

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin
Phone: 919 541-2379

RIN: 2060-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________




3513. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY 
IN ATTAINMENT AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant
Phone: 313 668-4441

RIN: 2060-AE90
_______________________________________________________________________




3514. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE IMPORTATION OF 
NONCONFORMING VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 85

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
planned                         03/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Len Lazarus
Phone: 202 233-9281

RIN: 2060-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




3515. NONCONFORMANCE PENALTIES FOR 1998 MODEL YEAR EMISSION STANDARDS 
FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 86.1105

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/96                     61 FR 6944

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory Orehowsky
Phone: 202 233-9292

RIN: 2060-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




3516. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISED GROUP 1, PHASE II, NOX EMISSION 
LIMITATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 76 (Revision)

[[Page 23727]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency plans no 
further action.                 03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Tsirigotis
Phone: 202 233-9133

RIN: 2060-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




3517. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF GLOBAL WARMING 
POTENTIALS FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/06/95                    60 FR 52357

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Land
Phone: 202 233-9185

RIN: 2060-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________




3518. AMENDMENT TO THE REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE TO MODIFY THE SALES 
RESTRICTIONS OF SPLIT SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart F

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplication of SAN 
3673, RIN 2060-AF97             03/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger
Phone: 202 233-9149

RIN: 2060-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




3519. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: DIRECT FINAL RULE EXTENDING 
RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION 608 REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 82 subpart F

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/29/96                     61 FR 7724

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger
Phone: 202 233-9149

RIN: 2060-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Superfund (CERCLA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3520.  GRANTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RULE REFORM - 40 CFR PART 
35 SUBPART M

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 9617(e)/CERCLA 117

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed revisions to the Technical Assistance Grants 
(TAG) Rule contain four main components that will simplify the 
application and administrative processes. The first component to the 
TAG Rule would eliminate the condition that response action be underway 
or scheduled to begin for EPA to provide formal notice that a grant may 
soon be awarded. TAG eligibility would be triggered once the site is 
proposed for listing on the NPL. A second component would eliminate the 
requirement that budget periods may not exceed 3 years. Budget periods 
would be negotiated with TAG applicants so that they have flexibility 
to synchronize the period of time during which the recipient 
anticipates having a technical advisor involved with the schedule of 
work at a site. A third component would eliminate the 20 percent 
ceiling for administrative costs of a grant so that recipients do not 
need to differentiate between programmatic and administrative cost. 
This will reduce information collection burden. A fourth component to 
the TAG Rule is the elimination of the distinction between sole and 
multiple applicants, since both must meet identical criteria. The 
requirement that the applicant demonstrate that there is an actual or 
potential health threat posed to group members by the site would also 
be deleted since EPA believes that there is a potential health threat 
at all Superfund sites. EPA also believes that all Superfund sites pose 
potential economic and recreational threats to adjacent communities, 
and that there is no need for the applicant to provide evidence of 
those threats. Furthermore, EPA may already have sufficient information 
from various sources concerning the potential health, economic, and 
recreational threats posed by Superfund sites.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3806.

Agency Contact: Nicole Lacoste, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5203G
Phone: 703 603-8842
Fax: 703 603-9100

RIN: 2050-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________




3521. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CARBAMATES

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 96-510, sec 102(a); PL 99-499

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 23728]]

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                            05/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3522. NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST FOR UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES: 
PROPOSED AND FINAL RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9605/CERCLA 105

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
Final 15                        09/29/95                    60 FR 50435
NPRM Proposal 19                10/02/95                    60 FR 51390
NPRM Proposal 20                04/00/96
Final 16                        05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3523. 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                            09/00/96

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




3524. RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION

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:  PL 101-549; Clean Air Act Section 112(r)

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 68

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1993. Other, Judicial, 
May 24, 1996.
Court Decree - Settlement Agreement

Abstract: Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended, 
required the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate by 
November 15, 1993, reasonable regulations and appropriate guidance to 
provide for prevention and detection of accidental releases of 
chemicals and for response to such releases. The regulations shall 
require the owner or operator of stationary sources at which a 
regulated substance is present to prepare and implement a risk 
management plan (RMP) that must include a hazard

[[Page 23729]]

assessment to evaluate the potential effects of an accidental release 
of any regulated substance and must also include a five-year accident 
release history. The RMP must document a prevention program and 
document a response program that provides specific actions to be taken 
to protect human health and the environment in response to a release. 
The RMPs must be registered with EPA, the implementing agency, and any 
local agency with responsibility for planning for or responding to 
chemical accidents. EPA must establish a system for auditing the RMPs 
to ensure that plans are periodically updated.
Following promulgation of the final rule, regulated sources will have 
three years to comply with the RMP requirements.
EPA promulgated a list of substances and thresholds on January 30, 1994 
(59 FR 4478), which determines which facilities must comply with the 
accident prevention regulations. In order to minimize the impact on 
smaller sources, EPA is developing model RMPs for industry sectors that 
utilize similar equipment and handle a single chemical. To further 
reduce the burden, EPA is developing ``lookup tables'' to assist 
facilities in evaluating the offsite consequence associated with the 
release of the most ubiquitous chemicals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/93                    58 FR 54190
Supplemental NPRM               03/13/95                    60 FR 13526
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 2979.

Agency Contact: Lyse Helsing, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, (5101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6128

RIN: 2050-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




3525. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3526. 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 will finalize adjustments to 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 would make these RQs 
consistent with the methodology under section 103 of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA is 
delisting several EHSs as a result of errors found in

[[Page 23730]]

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                    05/00/96

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




3527. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3528. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




3529. 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 Arthur
Phone: 703 603-8732

RIN: 2050-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Superfund (CERCLA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3530. RESPONSE ACTION CONTRACTOR INDEMNIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - The Agency does not 
plan any further action.        03/14/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Barbara McDonough
Phone: 202 260-6674

RIN: 2050-AE19
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


General



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3531. FINAL GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  Not applicable

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

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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                      04/00/96
Implementation Policy           10/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3532. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  Not applicable

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3533. GUIDELINES FOR NEUROTOXICITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Not applicable

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                            10/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3534. 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                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Additional Information: SAN No. 3765.

Agency Contact: Chad Littleton, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2273A), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-9068

RIN: 2020-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________

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3535. 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; 42 USC 
300/SDWA 1423

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                      04/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3536. 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                            08/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3537. 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                            09/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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. 3629.

Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6028

RIN: 2030-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




3538.  AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL ACQUISITION STREAMLINING 
ACT (FASA) CHANGES TO TRUTH IN NEGOTIATIONS ACT (TINA)

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 390/EPAAR 205

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1523

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA), P.L. 103-
355, changed the nature of contract pricing information that 
contractors must submit in their proposals. Specifically, the term 
``cost of pricing information'' is being introduced and differentiated 
from the current requirements for ``cost or pricing data.'' This action 
will amend EPA's acquisition rules and provide guidance for 
contractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
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. 3816.

Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, (3802F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6482
Fax: 202 260-1203

RIN: 2030-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




3539. 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                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




3540. 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                            11/00/96

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, (2201A), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-2626

RIN: 2020-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________




3541.  GOVERNMENTWIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL ACQUISITION 
STREAMLINING ACT (FASA) AND CHANGES TO OMB SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT 
COMMON RULE

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12549, EO 12689 and FASA

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Periodically OMB amends the Governmentwide Common Rule for 
Suspension and Debarment. All agencies must issue changes to their 
individual codified versions to conform to those changes. Currently, 
the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Coordinating Committee is 
considering changes that will conform to those made to the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a result of the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act (FASA). In addition, several proposals to reduce 
paperwork burden and improve the rule are being considered. If OMB 
approves those recommendations, a drafting committee would likely have 
a proposed rule ready for publication in the Federal Register by early 
to midsummer 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

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. 3817.

Agency Contact: Robert F. Meunier, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, (3901F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8030
Fax: 202 260-9575

RIN: 2030-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




3542.  CONSOLIDATION OF GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE STANDARDS 
(GLPS) REGULATIONS CURRENTLY UNDER TSCA AND FIFRA INTO ONE RULE

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 136 et seq; 15 USC 2601 et seq

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 160; 40 CFR 792

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 29, 1983, EPA published Good Laboratory Practice 
Standards (GLPS) regulations intended to help ensure data integrity for 
studies required to support marketing and research permits under the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the 
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These rules were last amended on 
August 17, 1989. GLPS data integrity measures can be applied to a wide 
variety of scientific studies. Although the TSCA and FIFRA GLPS contain 
identical provisions they were published as separate rules to account 
for statutory and program differences between TSCA and FIFRA, such as 
differences in records retention requirements. EPA believes it will be 
able to address the differences between TSCA and FIFRA, such as 
differences in records retention requirements. EPA believes it will be 
able to address the differences of those programs without duplicating 
the entire GLP standard in two places.
This action is intended to consolidate EPA's GLPS into one rule. 
Program-specific requirements will be addressed in either separate 
sections of the consolidated rule, or in separate rules as is 
determined appropriate. This action is not intended to change the 
requirements, applicability, or enforceability of GLPS with respect to 
any statute.
EPA has received comments from stakeholders regarding the 
understandability of many aspects of the GLPS, and over the years has 
issued numerous clarifications. EPA believes that some clarifications, 
if included directly in the rule, would make the rule easier to 
understand and enhance compliance. Therefore, EPA intends to

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include such clarifications where appropriate in this rulemaking. 
Finally, in the interest of maintaining consistency between EPA's and 
Food and Drug Administration's regulations, EPA will determine any 
modifications that have occurred to the FDA GLP rule and consider 
incorporation of such changes into the EPA rule. This action will serve 
to reduce the total regulatory text in the Code of Federal Regulations 
by an estimated ten pages, by consolidating 23 pages of text to 
approximately 13. In the process it will provide a generic GLP rule 
that may be used by other programs in the Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3807.

Agency Contact: Stephen J. Howie, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2225A), Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-4146
Fax: 202 564-0028
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2020-AA26
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3543. FINAL GUIDELINES FOR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  Not applicable

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                         04/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3544. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY 
ACT (CERCLA) COST RECOVERY

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9605/CERCLA 105; 42 USC 9615/CERCLA 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                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3545. 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                            10/04/95                    60 FR 51964
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3578.

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Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6482

RIN: 2030-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




3546. 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                    07/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3547. 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                    05/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




3548.  CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE EPAAR FROM THE FEDERAL 
ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  40 USC 390

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1523

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) requires 
changes to administrative procedures set forth in the Agency's 
Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) in areas such as contract protest and 
debarment actions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/96

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. 3815.

Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resource Management, (3802F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6482
Fax: 202 260-1203

RIN: 2030-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




3549. 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                    05/00/96

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
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_______________________________________________________________________




3550. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/94                    59 FR 60446
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donald A. Sadowsky
Phone: 202 260-5469

RIN: 2020-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________




3551. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES FOR CLASS II PENALTIES UNDER 
CERCLA AND EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 22

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/16/89                    54 FR 21174
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Sandra Connors
Phone: 202 564-4200

RIN: 2050-AC39
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                 Completed Actions


General



_______________________________________________________________________




3552. 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.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/19/95                    60 FR 19638

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Ellen Haffa
Phone: 202 260-5268

RIN: 2030-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




3553. 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.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 30

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/15/96                     61 FR 6066

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Mitchell
Phone: 202 260-6077

RIN: 2030-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




3554. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1535; 48 CFR 1552; 40 CFR 2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/01/96                    61 FR 14264

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.

Agency Contact: Louise Senzel
Phone: 202 260-6204

RIN: 2030-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




3555. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1503

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/22/96

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.

Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski
Phone: 202 260-6482

RIN: 2030-AA25
[FR Doc. 96-8413 Filed 05-10-96; 8:45 am]
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