[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-5803-9]
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The regulatory agenda is a semiannual publication which lists
the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) current and projected
regulations, reviews of existing regulations, and any actions that have
been completed or withdrawn since the November 29, 1996, publication.
We encourage public participation in developing these regulations.
ADDRESSES: To be placed on the agenda mailing list, either write to
USEPA/NCEPI at PO Box 42419, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, or fax your
request to (513) 489-8695. You may call 1-800-490-9198 for confirmation
that your request was received.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have suggestions to improve
this publication, comments on rules that may substantially impact small
entities, or need general information about the agenda, contact Angela
Suber, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory
Management Division (2136), EPA, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC
20460, (202) 260-7205. If you need substantive 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
EPA is devoting its best efforts toward full protection of
human health and the environment and remains fully committed to
reinventing its regulations to provide greater environmental
protection at less cost. EPA continues to make efforts to reduce
paperwork burden, to develop common-sense regulatory actions, and
to delete or modify burdensome regulations currently in place. We
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.
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 subject to any requirement being proposed in rulemaking
and whether the Agency plans to prepare a Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. In addition, we
indicate 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 then ordered by
statutory authority 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., actions
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 appears in the agenda.
I. Prerulemakings
Prerulemaking actions are intended to determine whether to
initiate rulemaking. Prerulemakings may 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 EPA rulemaking actions 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). There is no legal significance to
the inadvertent omission of an item from the listing. The agenda
shows dates for actions on each entry; these dates are estimates
only and should not be construed as an absolute Agency commitment
to act on or by the date shown.
We also seek to enhance public participation in the 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. We will continue to work with interested
stakeholders to develop relevant information to support these
rules.
IV. Completed Actions
This section contains actions that appeared in the previous
agenda but which we are deleting because they are completed or are
no longer under consideration for rulemaking. If an action appears
in the completed section, it will not appear in future agendas,
unless we decide to initiate action again, in which case it will
appear as a new entry.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires that an agency
prepare a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for any rule subject to
notice and comment rulemaking requirements, unless the Agency
certifies that the rule will not have a ``significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities'' (i.e., small
governments, small businesses, and small nonprofit organizations).
A Regulatory Flexibility Analysis must identify the extent to which
small entities will be subject to the rule's requirements, as well
as any significant alternatives to the rule which accomplish the
objectives of applicable statutes and which minimize any
significant economic impacts on small entities. In the agenda, we
have identified those rules that will, if promulgated, impose any
requirements on any small entities by indicating in the ``Small
Entities Affected'' section the category of small entities that
will be subject to the rule requirements. The agenda also indicates
in the ``Analysis'' section whether we expect to prepare a
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for a particular rule because
currently available information indicates that the rule will likely
have a significant adverse economic impact on a
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substantial number of small entities. We invite public comment on
our assessment of those rules which are likely to warrant a
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis because of the extent of their
potential impact on small entities. (See ``Environmental Protection
Agency Index to Entries That May Affect Small Entities'' at the end
of this document. It also lists the regulatory actions we believe
result in regulatory requirements on small businesses, small
governmental jurisdictions, or small nonprofit organizations.)
Section 610 of the RFA requires that an agency review within 10
years of promulgation those regulations it has issued that have or
will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities. Section 610 requires that, in reviewing these rules
to minimize any significant economic impact on a substantial number
of small entities, the agency consider the following factors:
1) The continued need for the rule;
2) The nature of public comments received;
3) The complexity of the rule;
4) The extent to which the rule overlaps or duplicates other
Federal rules; and
5) The degree to which technology or economic factors have
changed since the rule was promulgated.
In 1995, as part of the President's request that all Federal
regulatory agencies review their regulations, EPA did a thorough
review of its regulations considering these among other factors.
Many of the entries in today's agenda indicate that the regulatory
action stems, at least in part, from the Reinventing Government
effort and indicates the results of that review (i.e., revises CFR
text to reduce burden or duplication or streamline requirements).
Although the Agency believes that these reinvention activities
accomplished the objectives of section 610, the Agency is currently
reviewing the following rules as part of our reinvention efforts
and pursuant to section 610:
(A description and the statutory authority are provided for each of
those rules that are not listed elsewhere in this agenda.)
1. NSPS: Industrial Surface Coating: Large Appliances (Clean
Air Act, section 111, 42 U.S.C. 7411).
This regulation controls volatile organic compound emissions
from industrial surface coating operations for large appliances. It
applies to each prime coat or top coat operation. The ``affected
facility'' is application station(s), flashoff area, and curing
oven. In 1996, this rule was reviewed and found to be necessary to
achieve reductions in volatile organic compound emissions needed to
help States attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for
Ozone. As part of that review, it was found that the recordkeeping
and reporting burden could be reduced by reducing the frequency of
reporting from quarterly to semiannually, without compromising the
rule's effectiveness. This was done by final rule on 9/11/96, 61 FR
47840.
2. NSPS: Industrial Surface Coating: Metal Furniture (Clean Air
Act, section 111, 42 U.S.C. 7411).
This regulation establishes emission standards for volatile
organic compounds from surface coating of metal furniture. The
``affected facility'' includes applications, flashoff, and oven
areas of coating line. In 1996, this rule was reviewed and found to
be necessary to achieve reductions in volatile organic compound
emissions needed to help States attain the National Ambient Air
Quality Standard for Ozone. As part of that review, it was found
that the recordkeeping and reporting burden could be reduced by
reducing the frequency of reporting from quarterly to semiannually,
without compromising the rule's effectiveness. This was done by
final rule on 9/11/96, 61 FR 47840.
3. NSPS: Industrial Surface Coating: Metal Coils (Clean Air
Act, section 111, 42 U.S.C. 7411).
This regulation controls emissions of volatile organic
compounds from metal coil industrial surface coating operations. It
affects each prime coating and each finish coating operation. In
1996, this rule was reviewed and found to be necessary to achieve
reductions in volatile organic compound emissions needed to help
States attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone.
As part of that review, it was found that the recordkeeping and
reporting burden could be reduced by reducing the frequency of
reporting from quarterly to semiannually, without compromising the
rule's effectiveness. This was done by final rule on 9/11/96, 61 FR
47840.
4. Lead Phasedown (Revision) (Clean Air Act, section 211, 42
U.S.C. 7545).
In 1995, this rule was reviewed and was judged to still be
necessary to maintain the ban on lead in gasoline. However, the
rule's recordkeeping and reporting requirements were found to be no
longer necessary due to Congress' application of a statutory ban on
lead in gasoline. These recordkeeping and reporting requirements
were repealed by final rule on 2/2/96, 61 FR 3872.
5. Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines
(Revision) (Clean Air Act, section 203, 42 U.S.C. 7522).
This rule was first reviewed in 1993 in response to an industry
petition and has been reviewed periodically since then to reduce
the burden and expense of certifying and testing imported vehicles.
The overall rule was found to be necessary to assure that Federal
standards on motor vehicle pollution continue to be met. The Agency
proposed modifications to reduce the burden on 3/24/94, 59 FR
13912, and 2/12/96, 61 FR 5840. EPA continues to review the program
and expects to finalize the remaining burden-reducing provisions in
1997.
6. Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Protection Rule (see RIN
2070-AC66).
7. Amendments to the Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools
Rule (see RIN 2070-AC62).
8. Revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (see RIN 2070-
AC51).
9. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal Amendments (see
RIN 2070-AC01).
While some revisions to these rules have been made or are under
development, we request comments on whether additional changes
would reduce impacts on small entities while still accomplishing
the objectives of the statute authorizing the rule. If you would
like to provide any comments on these rules, particularly with
respect to potential small entity impacts, please provide your
comments in the following format:
Title of Regulation(s)
Authorizing statute and Code of Federal Regulations citation
Description of economic effects on small entities, especially
on the commenting person or organization (In commenting, please
consider the
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five factors for a 610 review described above.)
Recommendation(s) for change(s)
Using this same format, we also invite you to identify any
other existing rules that you believe the Agency should evaluate
under the provisions of section 610 because you believe the rule
imposes requirements that have a significant adverse economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. Send your
comments to Angela Suber, Office of Regulatory Management and
Information, Regulatory Management Division (Mail Code: 2136),
USEPA, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460.
When we complete our review of an existing rule, we will
indicate in the agenda whether that rule will be continued without
change or will be amended or rescinded consistent with the stated
objectives of applicable statutes.
Finally, this agenda also indicates in the ``Priority'' section
whether a rule may be considered ``major'' under the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA), which President
Clinton signed into law on March 29, 1996. A rule is ``major''
under SBREFA if the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of
the Office of Management and Budget makes one of several specified
findings, including that the rule is likely economically
significant.
Dated: March 25, 1997.
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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3022 SAN No. 1640. Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide Hazard Communication............ 2070-AC34
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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3023 SAN No. 3892. Antimicrobial Pesticide Registration Reform............................ 2070-AD14
3024 SAN No. 2687. Pesticide Data Requirements for Registration (Revision)................ 2070-AC12
3025 SAN No. 3731. Modifications to Pesticide Worker Protection Standard.................. 2070-AC93
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage
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3026 SAN No. 3932. Pesticides, Self-Certification......................................... 2070-AD00
3027 SAN No. 3739. Cross-Contamination of Pesticide Products.............................. 2070-AD03
3028 SAN No. 2684. Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides Under FIFRA and FFDCA.......... 2070-AC02
3029 SAN No. 3135. Pesticide Flammability Labeling Requirements for Total Release Foggers. 2070-AC60
3030 SAN No. 2371. Restricted Use Criteria for Pesticides in Groundwater.................. 2070-AB60
3031 SAN No. 3222. Pesticides and Groundwater State Management Plan Regulation............ 2070-AC46
3032 SAN No. 2338. Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit Information (Revision)......... 2070-AB50
3033 SAN No. 3733. Scope and Clarification of the WPS Exceptions Process.................. 2070-AC96
3034 SAN No. 3736. Pesticide Export Policy................................................ 2070-AD02
3035 SAN No. 3890. Tolerances for Pesticide Emergency Exemptions.......................... 2070-AD15
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3036 SAN No. 2444. Pesticide Tolerances; Portion of Food Commodities To Be Analyzed for
Pesticide Residues.................................................................... 2070-AC45
3037 SAN No. 3113. Endangered Species Protection Program.................................. 2070-AC42
3038 SAN No. 3735. The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide Small-Scale Field Testing......... 2070-AC99
3039 SAN No. 3630. Facility Identification Initiative..................................... 2070-AD01
3040 SAN No. 3636. Pesticide Labeling Claims.............................................. 2070-AC85
3041 SAN No. 3732. Exceptions to Pesticide Worker Protection Standard..................... 2070-AC95
3042 SAN No. 2659. Pesticide Management and Disposal: Standards for Pesticide Containers
and Containment....................................................................... 2070-AB95
3043 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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3044 SAN No. 3892. Antimicrobial Pesticide Registration Reform............................ 2070-AD12
3045 SAN No. 3154. Pesticide Tolerance Decisions Under the Delaney Clause................. 2070-AC55
3046 SAN No. 2351. Classification of Certain Pesticides for Restricted Use Due to
Groundwater Concerns.................................................................. 2070-AC33
3047 SAN No. 2720. Policy or Procedures for Notification to the Agency of Stored
Pesticides With Cancelled or Suspended Registration................................... 2070-AC08
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3048 SAN No. 3880. Reporting Threshold Amendment; Toxic Chemicals Release Reporting;
Community Right-to-Know............................................................... 2070-AD09
3049 SAN No. 3148. Revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan.............................. 2070-AC51
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3050 SAN No. 3301. TSCA Inventory Update Rule Amendments.................................. 2070-AC61
3051 SAN No. 3388. Deletion of Isopropyl Alcohol; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;
Community Right-To-Know............................................................... 2070-AC77
3052 SAN No. 3877. Data Expansion Amendments; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community
Right-to-Know......................................................................... 2070-AD08
3053 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
3054 SAN No. 2847. Mandatory Pollution Prevention Reporting for Toxic Release Inventory
(TRI)................................................................................. 2070-AC24
3055 SAN No. 3243. Lead Hazard Standards.................................................. 2070-AC63
3056 SAN No. 3244. Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Training, Accreditation, and
Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule.......................................... 2070-AC64
3057 SAN No. 2249. Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Protection Rule...................... 2070-AC66
3058 SAN No. 3508. TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Debris.......... 2070-AC72
3059 SAN No. 3894. TSCA Biotechnology Follow-Up Rules..................................... 2070-AD13
3060 SAN No. 3990. OECD SIDS High Production Volume Chemical Screening Test Rule.......... 2070-AD16
3061 SAN No. 3494. Proposed Decisions on Test Rules....................................... 2070-AB07
3062 SAN No. 2563. ATSDR Substances Test Rule............................................. 2070-AB79
3063 SAN No. 2865. Multichemical Endpoint(s) Test Rule; Developmental and Reproductive
Toxicity.............................................................................. 2070-AC27
3064 SAN No. 2865. Multichemical Endpoint Test Rule; Chemical Fate and Environmental
Effects............................................................................... 2070-AC36
3065 SAN No. 3882. Test Rule for Certain Metals........................................... 2070-AD10
3066 SAN No. 1923. Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals.................................. 2070-AA58
3067 SAN No. 2245. Negotiated Consent Order and Test Rule Procedures...................... 2070-AB30
3068 SAN No. 3047. Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule........ 2070-AC62
3069 SAN No. 1923. Significant New Use Rules on National Program Chemicals; Asbestos,
Lead, and Refractory Ceramic Fibers................................................... 2070-AC37
3070 SAN No. 3834. Amendments to TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Model Reporting
Rule.................................................................................. 2070-AD17
3071 SAN No. 3557. Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and Certification: Renovation
and Remodeling........................................................................ 2070-AC83
3072 SAN No. 3881. Lead Fee Rule for Lead-Based Paint Activities Training and
Certification......................................................................... 2070-AD11
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage
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Number Number
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3073 SAN No. 3034. Facility Coverage Amendment; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;
Community Right-To-Know............................................................... 2070-AC71
3074 SAN No. 3242. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements at Renovation of Target
Housing............................................................................... 2070-AC65
3075 SAN No. 3755. CFR Regulatory Review Related Initiatives.............................. 2070-AC97
3076 SAN No. 3243. Selected Rulemakings for Reducing Risks From Lead Paint, Dust, and Soil 2070-AD06
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3077 SAN No. 3493. Final Decisions on Test Rules.......................................... 2070-AB94
3078 SAN No. 3504. Hazardous Air Pollutants Test Rule..................................... 2070-AC76
3079 SAN No. 1976. Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New Chemical Substances.................... 2070-AA59
3080 SAN No. 3495. Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) To Extend
Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders..................................................... 2070-AB27
3081 SAN No. 2326. Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microbial Products (Biotechnology) Under
the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)............................................... 2070-AB61
3082 SAN No. 3252. Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
To Reduce Lead (Pb) Consumption and Use............................................... 2070-AC21
3083 SAN No. 2779. Use of Acrylamide for Grouting......................................... 2070-AC17
3084 SAN No. 3021. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Transformer Reclassification Rule..... 2070-AC39
3085 SAN No. 2878. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments................... 2070-AD04
3086 SAN No. 2178. Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules.................. 2070-AB08
3087 SAN No. 1139. Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules.................... 2070-AB11
3088 SAN No. 3118. TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public
Comment............................................................................... 2070-AC80
3089 SAN No. 3559. Notice of TSCA Section 4 Reimbursement Period and TSCA Section 12(b)
Export Notification Period Sunset Dates for TSCA Section 4 Substanees................. 2070-AC84
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions
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Number Number
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3090 SAN No. 3007. Chemical List Expansion; Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know
Act Section 313....................................................................... 2070-AC47
3091 SAN No. 3480. Development of Guidance as Mandated by Executive Order 12873, Section
503 on Environmentally Preferable Products............................................ 2070-AC78
3092 SAN No. 2146. Regulatory Investigation of Formaldehyde............................... 2070-AB14
3093 SAN No. 2150. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Exemptions From the Prohibitions
Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce; New Applications and
Renewals.............................................................................. 2070-AB20
3094 SAN No. 2560. Procedures and Criteria for Termination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCBs) Disposal Permits............................................................... 2070-AB81
3095 SAN No. 2844. Regulatory Investigation of Dioxin in Pulp and Paper Mill Sludge....... 2070-AC05
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3096 SAN No. 3631. Evaluation of Products for Lead-Based Paint Activities................. 2070-AC88
3097 SAN No. 2247. Generic Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Acrylate Compounds......... 2070-AB56
3098 SAN No. 2878. Polychlorinated Biphenyls - PCBs - Disposal Amendments................. 2070-AC01
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Clean Water Act (CWA)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3099 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
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Number Number
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3100 SAN No. 3995. Amendment to the Pesticide Chemicals Manufacturing Effluent Limitations
Guidelines; Pretreatment Standards; New and Exisiting Sources......................... 2040-AD01
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3101 SAN No. 3999. Revisions to NPDES Requirements for Compliance Reporting and Collection
System Discharges..................................................................... 2040-AD02
3102 SAN No. 3504. Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants for the
State of California................................................................... 2040-AC44
3103 SAN No. 3788. Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge Management Regulations............ 2040-AC87
3104 SAN No. 3497. Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase
Two................................................................................... 2040-AC53
3105 SAN No. 2805. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment
Industry.............................................................................. 2040-AB78
3106 SAN No. 3209. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Industrial Laundries Category 2040-AB97
3107 SAN No. 3204. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Transportation Equipment
Cleaning Category..................................................................... 2040-AB98
3108 SAN No. 3489. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Landfills and Incinerators....... 2040-AC23
3109 SAN No. 3786. NPDES Streamlining Rule--Round III..................................... 2040-AC84
3110 SAN No. 3804. Streamlining 301(h) Waiver Renewal Requirements........................ 2040-AC89
3111 SAN No. 3702. Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace
Metals Under the Clean Water Act...................................................... 2040-AC75
3112 SAN No. 3701. Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Cyanide
Under the Clean Water Act............................................................. 2040-AC76
3113 SAN No. 3767. Reformatting of Effluent Guidelines and Standards in 40 CFR Parts 405
through 471........................................................................... 2040-AC79
3114 SAN No. 3663. Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution.................................................................. 2040-AC58
3115 SAN No. 3714. Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures Approved for Clean
Water Act Compliance Monitoring Under 40 CFR Part 136................................. 2040-AC92
3116 SAN No. 3925. Uniform National Discharge Standards for Armed Forces Vessels.......... 2040-AC96
3117 SAN No. 3234. Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Application Requirements and Form
2C--Wastewater Discharge Information.................................................. 2040-AC26
3118 SAN No. 3785. Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations.................... 2040-AC82
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Clean Water Act (CWA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3119 SAN No. 3497. Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal Rule--Phase
One................................................................................... 2040-AC29
3120 SAN No. 3713. Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for Approving Test Procedures Under
40 CFR Part 136....................................................................... 2040-AC93
3121 SAN No. 3921. Selenium Criterion Maximum Concentration for Water Quality Guidance for
the Great Lakes System................................................................ 2040-AC97
3122 SAN No. 2712. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard
Category.............................................................................. 2040-AB53
3123 SAN No. 3762. NPDES Streamlining Rule--Round II...................................... 2040-AC70
3124 SAN No. 3661. Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority
Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliance.................................................. 2040-AC55
3125 SAN No. 3625. Streamlined Procedures for Developing and Maintaining Approved Publicly-
Owned Treatment Works Pretreatment Programs........................................... 2040-AC57
3126 SAN No. 3617. Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease Test Procedures for the Analysis
of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act............................................... 2040-AC63
3127 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
3128 SAN No. 3155. Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Miscellaneous Metals, Anions, and Volatile Organics Under the Clean Water Act......... 2040-AC95
3129 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
3130 SAN No. 2501. NPDES Wastewater Permit Application Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal................................ 2040-AB39
3131 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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3132 SAN No. 3618. Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent Toxicity West Coast Test
Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act................... 2040-AC54
3133 SAN No. 3448. Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge (Round II).......... 2040-AC25
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3134 SAN No. 1427. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Category.............................................................................. 2040-AA13
3135 SAN No. 2806. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery
Category, Phases I and 2.............................................................. 2040-AB79
3136 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
3137 SAN No. 3833. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron and Steel Manufacturing
Point Source Category................................................................. 2040-AC90
3138 SAN No. 3700. Streamlining Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management
Regulations........................................................................... 2040-AC65
3139 SAN No. 3722. Amendment to Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Ore Mining and
Dressing Point Source Category, New Source Performance Standards...................... 2040-AC74
3140 SAN No. 2804. Clean Water Act Section 404 Program Definition of the Waters of the
United States--Isolated Waters and Artificial Waters.................................. 2040-AB74
3141 SAN No. 3224. Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment................... 2040-AC14
3142 SAN No. 2737. Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations for Dredged Material............ 2040-AB62
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Clean Water Act (CWA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3143 SAN No. 3861. Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Requirements, Including General Pretreatment Requirements............................. 2040-AC69
3144 SAN No. 3887. Revisions to the PCB Criteria for Human Health and Wildlife for the
Water Quality Guidance for the Great Lakes System..................................... 2040-AC94
3145 SAN No. 2747. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Coastal Subcategory of the
Oil and Gas Extraction Category....................................................... 2040-AB72
3146 SAN No. 3496. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery
Category, Phase II.................................................................... 2040-AC30
3147 SAN No. 3766. Water Quality Standards for Pennsylvania............................... 2040-AC78
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Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3148 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3149 SAN No. 3321. Federal Radiation Protection Guidance for Exposure of the General
Public................................................................................ 2060-AE61
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Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3150 SAN No. 3602. Protective Action Guidance for Drinking Water.......................... 2060-AF39
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Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3151 SAN No. 1727. Environmental Protection Standards for Low-Level Radioactive Waste..... 2060-AA04
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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3152 SAN No. 3947. Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report Regulations.................. 2040-AC99
3153 SAN No. 3726. Analytical Methods for Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants........... 2040-AC77
3154 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3155 SAN No. 3440. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper........ 2040-AC27
3156 SAN No. 3563. Reformatting of Drinking Water Regulations............................. 2040-AC41
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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3157 SAN No. 3996. Revisions to State Primacy Requirements To Implement Federal Drinking
Water Regulations..................................................................... 2040-AD00
3158 SAN No. 2281. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon..................... 2040-AA94
3159 SAN No. 2340. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Disinfection.. 2040-AA97
3160 SAN No. 2807. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic................... 2040-AB75
3161 SAN No. 2772. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage I Disinfectant/
Disinfection By-Products Rule......................................................... 2040-AB82
3162 SAN No. 3176. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Sulfate................... 2040-AC07
3163 SAN No. 3238. National Primary Drinking Water Standards for Aldicarb................. 2040-AC13
3164 SAN No. 3784. Underground Injection Control Program Streamlining Rule................ 2040-AC83
3165 SAN No. 2304. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Interim Enhanced Surface
Water Treatment Rule.................................................................. 2040-AC91
3166 SAN No. 3992. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radium, Uranium, Alpha,
Beta and Photon Emitters.............................................................. 2040-AC98
3167 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)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3168 SAN No. 3509. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Phase VI-B-- Organic and
Inorganic Contaminants................................................................ 2040-AC22
3169 SAN No. 3862. Streamlining Revisions to the National Primary Drinking Water
Regulations........................................................................... 2040-AC66
3170 SAN No. 3803. Analytic Methods for Measuring Radionuclides in the Drinking Water
Program............................................................................... 2040-AC88
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3171 SAN No. 3886. Review of Toxicity Characteristic Level for Silver Under the Resource
Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA)...................................................... 2050-AE37
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3172 SAN No. 2634. Revisions to the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation................... 2050-AC62
3173 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
3174 SAN No. 3668. Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of
Hazardous Waste; Recycled Used Oil Management Standards............................... 2050-AE28
3175 SAN No. 3805. Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Hazardous Waste Management System:
Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste......................................... 2050-AE32
3176 SAN No. 3989. Removal of Requirement To Use SW-846 Methods (Test Methods for
Evaluating Solid Waste: Physical/Chemical Methods).................................... 2050-AE41
3177 SAN No. 2872. Modifications to the Definition of Solid Waste and Regulations of
Hazardous Waste Recycling: General.................................................... 2050-AD18
3178 SAN No. 3151. Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determination........................... 2050-AD85
3179 SAN No. 2390. Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities........................................................... 2050-AB80
3180 SAN No. 3545. Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products
Containing Recovered Materials........................................................ 2050-AE23
3181 SAN No. 3856. Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)................................... 2050-AE34
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3182 SAN No. 3888. Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act;
Codification of Waste Management Provisions........................................... 2050-AE39
3183 SAN No. 3546. Flexibility in Management Criteria for Small Municipal Solid Waste
Landfills............................................................................. 2050-AE24
3184 SAN No. 3328. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes: Hazardous Waste
Identification Rule (HWIR); Waste..................................................... 2050-AE07
3185 SAN No. 3042. Hazardous Waste Management System: Post-Closure Requirements........... 2050-AD55
3186 SAN No. 3065. Listing Determination for Hazardous Wastes--Organobromines Chemical
Industry.............................................................................. 2050-AD79
3187 SAN No. 3134. Spent Solvents Listing Determination................................... 2050-AD84
3188 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
3189 SAN No. 3179. RCRA Subtitle D Corporate Financial Test and Guarantee................. 2050-AD77
3190 SAN No. 3066. Listing Determination of Wastes Generated During the Manufacture of
Azo, Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane Dyes and Pigments.............................. 2050-AD80
3191 SAN No. 3064. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste: Petroleum Refining
Process Wastes........................................................................ 2050-AD88
3192 SAN No. 3333. Revised Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities............ 2050-AE01
3193 SAN No. 3366. Land Disposal Restrictions--Phase IV: Paperwork Reduction; Treatment
Standards for Wood Preserving, Mineral Processing and Characteristic Metal Wastes;
Related Mineral Processing Issues..................................................... 2050-AE05
3194 SAN No. 2647. RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)..................... 2050-AC71
3195 SAN No. 2751. RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities; State 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3196 SAN No. 3425. Facility Response Planning for Delegated Offshore Facilities........... 2050-AE18
3197 SAN No. 3428. Standards for the Management and Use of Slag Residues Derived from High
Temperature Metals Recovery (HTMR) Treatment of KO61, KO62 and Food Wastes............ 2050-AE15
3198 SAN No. 3189. Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic
Rule to Underground Storage Tanks, Contaminated Media, and Debris..................... 2050-AD69
3199 SAN No. 3201. Regulatory Determination on Remaining Wastes From the Combustion of
Fossil Fuels.......................................................................... 2050-AD91
3200 SAN No. 3237. Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps..................................................... 2050-AD93
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3201 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
3202 SAN No. 3147. Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation.................................... 2050-AE21
3203 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3204 SAN No. 3988. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase III; Emergency Extension of the K088
Capacity Variance..................................................................... 2050-AE40
3205 SAN No. 3235. Military Munitions Rule: Hazardous Waste Identification and Management;
Explosives Emergencies; Redefinition of On-Site....................................... 2050-AD90
3206 SAN No. 2827. RCRA Subtitle C Indian Program Authorization........................... 2050-AD07
3207 SAN No. 2761. Financial Test for Local Governments That Own/Operate Municipal Solid
Waste Landfills....................................................................... 2050-AD04
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Clean Air Act (CAA)--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3208 SAN No. 3986. Consolidated Emission Reporting Rule................................... 2060-AH25
3209 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
3210 SAN No. 3919. Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit
Application Review Procedures for non-Federal Class I Areas........................... 2060-AH01
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Clean Air Act (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3211 SAN No. 3945. State Implementation Plan Calls for Certain States in the Ozone
Transport Assessment Group for Purposes of Reducing Regional Transport of Ozone....... 2060-AH10
3212 SAN No. 3944. Review of Definiton of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of
Chlorobromomethane.................................................................... 2060-AH39
3213 SAN No. 3873. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Compliance Certification Rulemaking. 2060-AG85
3214 SAN No. 2961. Locomotive Emission Standards.......................................... 2060-AD33
3215 SAN No. 3263. Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures........ 2060-AE20
3216 SAN No. 3262. Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements............................. 2060-AE22
3217 SAN No. 3407. Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution Measurement Methods for
Various Medias........................................................................ 2060-AF00
3218 SAN No. 3549. NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - FCC Units, Reformers and Sulfur Plants.. 2060-AF28
3219 SAN No. 3082. NESHAP: Ferroalloy Production.......................................... 2060-AF29
3220 SAN No. 3553. Implementation of Ozone and Particulate Matter (PM) National Ambient
Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and Regional Haze Regulations........................... 2060-AF34
3221 SAN No. 3516. Radiation Waste Management Regulations................................. 2060-AF41
3222 SAN No. 3569. Federal Implementation Plan To Control Emissions From Two Power
Stations Located on Navajo Nation Lands............................................... 2060-AF42
3223 SAN No. 3572. Acid Rain Program: Revisions to Applicability, Exemptions, Allocations,
and Small Diesel Refineries........................................................... 2060-AF45
3224 SAN No. 3576. Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft and Aircraft Engines; Emission
Standards and Test Procedures......................................................... 2060-AF50
3225 SAN No. 3649. Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)......................... 2060-AF72
3226 SAN No. 3637. Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To Control Emissions From Sources
Located on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation........................................... 2060-AF84
3227 SAN No. 3598. Amendment of Enhanced Inspection/Maintenance Performance Standard...... 2060-AG07
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3228 SAN No. 3599. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Extractive Test Method -
Self-Validating Procedure and CEM Performance Specification........................... 2060-AG08
3229 SAN No. 3743. Amendments to Part 60, Part 61, and Part 63............................ 2060-AG21
3230 SAN No. 3650. Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recension of NAMS Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring Requirements for Lead...................................................... 2060-AG23
3231 SAN No. 3748. Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Synthetic Organic Chemical
Manufacturing Industry................................................................ 2060-AG28
3232 SAN No. 3845. Transitional Lock-In Procedures for Phase II Reformulated Gasoline
(RFG) Program......................................................................... 2060-AG43
3233 SAN No. 3808. Acid Rain Program: Continuous Emission Monitoring Rule Revisions for
Technical Issues...................................................................... 2060-AG46
3234 SAN No. 3810. Protection of Strat. Ozone: Reconsideration of Petition Criteria/
Incorporation of 1995 Protocol Decisions.............................................. 2060-AG48
3235 SAN No. 3812. Radiation Protection Standards for Scrap Metal......................... 2060-AG51
3236 SAN No. 3832. Revision of PSI (Part 58 Appendix G)................................... 2060-AG62
3237 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
3238 SAN No. 3898. 1998 Revision of Acid Rain Allowance Allocations....................... 2060-AG86
3239 SAN No. 3900. Addition of Method 207 to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51 - Method for
Measuring Isocyanates in Stationary Source Emissions,................................. 2060-AG88
3240 SAN No. 3279. State Implementation Plans; Milestone Compliance Demonstration......... 2060-AG89
3241 SAN No. 3868. Federal Operating Permits Program in Indian Country.................... 2060-AG90
3242 SAN No. 3901. Revised Permit Revision Procedures for the Federal Operating Permits
Program............................................................................... 2060-AG92
3243 SAN No. 3913. Revision to the Light-Duty Vehicle Emission Compliance Procedure....... 2060-AH05
3244 SAN No. 3912. Emission Regulations for 1978 and Later New Motorcycles-- Proposed
Changes to the Definition of Weight Limitations for Motorcycles....................... 2060-AH06
3245 SAN No. 3987. Addition of Method 14A to 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A................... 2060-AH24
3246 SAN No. 3982. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Control of Methyl Bromide Emissions
Through Use of Tarps.................................................................. 2060-AH26
3247 SAN No. 3943. Review of Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of
Methyl Acetate........................................................................ 2060-AH27
3248 SAN No. 3978. Revisions to Service Information Availability Requirements............. 2060-AH28
3249 SAN No. 3981. Revisions for Opting Into the Acid Rain Program........................ 2060-AH36
3250 SAN No. 3975. Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country.............. 2060-AH37
3251 SAN No. 3984. Ban the Sale of Halon Blends and the Intentional Release of Halons
During Testing and Training........................................................... 2060-AH44
3252 SAN No. 3977. Revisions To Clarify the Permit Content Requirements for State
Operating Permits..................................................................... 2060-AH46
3253 SAN No. 3568. Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada 2060-AG14
3254 SAN No. 3974. Ambient Air Quality Surveillance: Changes To Accommodate Revised Ozone
NAAQS & Implementation Strategies..................................................... 2060-AH30
3255 SAN No. 3470. Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51.......................... 2060-AF01
3256 SAN No. 3105. Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guidelines: Pulp and Paper.............. 2060-AD03
3257 SAN No. 3461. NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Industry............................... 2060-AE08
3258 SAN No. 3229. NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production................................. 2060-AE34
3259 SAN No. 3228. NESHAP for Formaldehyde-Based Resins (Polymers and Resins Group III)... 2060-AE36
3260 SAN No. 3345. NESHAP: Steel Pickling, HC1 Process.................................... 2060-AE41
3261 SAN No. 3340. NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting........................................ 2060-AE46
3262 SAN No. 3479. Amendments to Parts 51, 52, 63, 70 and 71 Regarding the Provisions for
Determining Potential To Emit......................................................... 2060-AE63
3263 SAN No. 3123. NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing Industry......................... 2060-AE75
3264 SAN No. 3078. NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry.................................... 2060-AE77
3265 SAN No. 3079. NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing.................................. 2060-AE78
3266 SAN No. 3408. NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production................................... 2060-AE81
3267 SAN No. 3451. NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production..................................... 2060-AE83
3268 SAN No. 3450. NESHAP: Pesticide Active Ingredient Production (Production of
Agricultural Chemicals)............................................................... 2060-AE84
3269 SAN No. 3449. NESHAP: Chlorine Production............................................ 2060-AE85
3270 SAN No. 3467. NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters.......................................... 2060-AE97
3271 SAN No. 3378. NESHAP: Manufacturers of Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers..................... 2060-AF06
3272 SAN No. 3465. NESHAP: Polycarbonates Production...................................... 2060-AF09
3273 SAN No. 3377. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) NESHAP........................... 2060-AF26
3274 SAN No. 3551. Amendments to Subpart A and B for 40 CFR 63............................ 2060-AF31
3275 SAN No. 3829. Revisions to the Regulation for Approval of State Programs and
Delegation of Federal Authorities..................................................... 2060-AG60
3276 SAN No. 3901. Generic MACT for Source Categories with Few Sources.................... 2060-AG91
3277 SAN No. 3654. NESHAP: Hydrogen Fluoride Production................................... 2060-AG94
3278 SAN No. 3193. NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelter Amendment............................... 2060-AH07
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3279 SAN No. 2841. NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating Amendment.............................. 2060-AH08
3280 SAN No. 3960. Specific Pollutants: List of Categories Emitting 7 Specified Hazardous
Air Pollutants........................................................................ 2060-AH20
3281 SAN No. 3613. New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines for
Industrial and Commercial Waste Incinerators.......................................... 2060-AF91
3282 SAN No. 3917. Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading
Provisions............................................................................ 2060-AH31
3283 SAN No. 3914. Transportation Conformity Pilot Approval; Comformity SIP............... 2060-AH32
3284 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
3285 SAN No. 3139. Amendment Concerning the Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of
Foreign Manufactured Vehicles and Engines............................................. 2060-AD90
3286 SAN No. 3979. Review of Federal Test Procedures for Emissions From Motor Vehicles;
Test Procedure Adjustments to Fuel Economy and Emission Test Results.................. 2060-AH38
3287 SAN No. 3091. Specification of Substantially Similar Definition for Diesel Fuels..... 2060-AD77
3288 SAN No. 3844. Modifications to Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline.. 2060-AG76
3289 SAN No. 3842. Amendment Concerning Applicability of On Highway Heavy-Duty Certified
Engines for Use in Nonroad Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Equipment.......................... 2060-AG78
3290 SAN No. 3361. Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines at or Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horsepower)
(Phase 2)............................................................................. 2060-AE29
3291 SAN No. 3915. Technical Amendments for Non-Road Compression Ignition Engines......... 2060-AH33
3292 SAN No. 3916. Amendment to Urban Bus Retrofit/Rebuild Program Regulations............ 2060-AH45
3293 SAN No. 3352. NSPS: Nitrogen Oxide Emissions From Fossil-Fuel Fired Steam Generating
Units--Revision....................................................................... 2060-AE56
3294 SAN No. 3560. Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling Rule To Include All Refrigerants 2060-AF37
3295 SAN No. 3673. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Section 608 Sales
Restriction........................................................................... 2060-AG20
3296 SAN No. 3910. Streamlined Evaporative Test Procedures................................ 2060-AH34
3297 SAN No. 3983. Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners: Standards for Equipment
That Recovers and Recycles Refrigerants Other Than CFC-12 and HCF-134A................ 2060-AH29
3298 SAN No. 3640. Supplemental Rule To Require Certain Products Made With HCFCs To Bear
Warning Label......................................................................... 2060-AF93
3299 SAN No. 3525. Update of the Acceptability List Under the Significant New Alternatives
Policy (SNAP) Program................................................................. 2060-AG12
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Clean Air Act (CAA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3300 SAN No. 2942. Compliance Assurance Monitoring Program (Previously Enhanced Monitoring
Program).............................................................................. 2060-AD18
3301 SAN No. 3448. NAAQS: Particulate Matter (Review)..................................... 2060-AE66
3302 SAN No. 3380. NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry - Wastewater.. 2060-AE94
3303 SAN No. 3506. Addition of Methods 204, 204A - 204F for Measurement of VOC Emissions
From Stationary Sources............................................................... 2060-AF02
3304 SAN No. 3570. Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Administrative Appeal Regulations
Under Title IV of the Clean Air Act................................................... 2060-AF43
3305 SAN No. 3573. Acid Rain Program: Deletion of Certain Units........................... 2060-AF46
3306 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
3307 SAN No. 3412. Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)................................. 2060-AF70
3308 SAN No. 2915. Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions - Addition of Methods
203A, 203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51......................................... 2060-AF83
3309 SAN No. 3638. Revision of EPA's Radiological Emergency Response Plan................. 2060-AF85
3310 SAN No. 3643. Sales Volume Limit Provisions for Small-Volume Manufacture
Certification for Clean Fuel and Conventional Vehicle Conversions and Related
Provisions............................................................................ 2060-AF87
3311 SAN No. 3740. Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments: Flexibility and Streamlining 2060-AG16
3312 SAN No. 3744. Amendment to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources;
Monitoring Requirements (PS-1)........................................................ 2060-AG22
3313 SAN No. 3750. Regulation Review/Burden Reduction..................................... 2060-AG30
3314 SAN No. 3811. Radionuclide Dose Methodology Update................................... 2060-AG49
3315 SAN No. 3838. Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - Exclusion
of 16 Compounds....................................................................... 2060-AG70
3316 SAN No. 3911. Tier II (Phase II) Study To Assess Further Reductions in LOV and LDT
Tailpipe Emission Standards........................................................... 2060-AH04
3317 SAN No. 3958. Addition of Opacity Method to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51 (Method 203) 2060-AH23
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3318 SAN No. 3087. Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and Management..................... 2060-AF79
3319 SAN No. 1002. NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Review and Implementation)...................... 2060-AA61
3320 SAN No. 3353. NAAQS: Ozone (Review).................................................. 2060-AE57
3321 SAN No. 2719. Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI)....................................... 2060-AC62
3322 SAN No. 3753. Revision to NSPS: Nonmetallic Minerals Processing...................... 2060-AG33
3323 SAN No. 3965. NSPS Revisions for Phosphate Fertilizer Industry: Granular Triple
Superphosphate Storage Facilities..................................................... 2060-AH16
3324 SAN No. 3303. NESHAP: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing.................................. 2060-AE40
3325 SAN No. 3304. NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Production............................... 2060-AE44
3326 SAN No. 3072. NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants........................................ 2060-AE76
3327 SAN No. 3338. NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production.......................... 2060-AE86
3328 SAN No. 3469. NESHAP: Manufacture of Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde.......................... 2060-AE99
3329 SAN No. 2547. National Emission Standard for Radon Emissions From Phosphogypsum
Stacks................................................................................ 2060-AF04
3330 SAN No. 3836. Technical Amendments to Aerospace NESHAP............................... 2060-AG65
3331 SAN No. 2965. Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations NESHAP: Technical Corrections
and Clarifications.................................................................... 2060-AG95
3332 SAN No. 3604. Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline, Individual
Baseline Fuel Adjustments............................................................. 2060-AG80
3333 SAN No. 3948. Fuels and Fuel Additives; Elimination of Oxygenated Program
Reformulated Gasoline Category From the Reformulated Gasoline Regulations............. 2060-AH43
3334 SAN No. 3610. Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment and Solicitation for
Participation in the Transportation Conformity Pilot Program.......................... 2060-AG79
3335 SAN No. 3281. National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile
Refinish Coatings..................................................................... 2060-AE35
3336 SAN No. 3351. VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings.............................. 2060-AE55
3337 SAN No. 3658. National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products.................. 2060-AF62
3338 SAN No. 3660. Open-Market Trading Guidance........................................... 2060-AF60
3339 SAN No. 3300. Revised Carbon Monoxide (CO) Standard for Class I and II Nonhandheld
New Nonroad Phase I Small Spark-Ignited Engines....................................... 2060-AG81
3340 SAN No. 3646. National 49-State Low-Emission Vehicles Program........................ 2060-AF75
3341 SAN No. 3645 and 3878 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From Highway Heavy-Duty
Engines and Nonroad Diesel Engines.................................................... 2060-AF76
3342 SAN No. 3843. Revision to the Covered Areas Provision for Reformulated Gasoline...... 2060-AG77
3343 SAN No. 3789. Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Delegation Remand.............. 2060-AG39
3344 SAN No. 3790. Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Offset Remand.................. 2060-AG40
3345 SAN No. 3555. Final Rule for Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners............. 2060-AF35
3346 SAN No. 3556. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule Regarding a
Recycling Standard Under Section 608.................................................. 2060-AF36
3347 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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Regulation
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Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3348 SAN No. 3964. NESHAP for Leather Tanning and Finishing Operations.................... 2060-AH17
3349 SAN No. 3259. New Source Review (NSR) Reform......................................... 2060-AE11
3350 SAN No. 3741. Service Information Availability....................................... 2060-AG13
3351 SAN No. 3795. Acid Rain Program: Elimination of Direct Sale Program and IPP Written
Guarantee; and ANPRM To Modify Allowance Auction...................................... 2060-AG41
3352 SAN No. 3819. NSPS for Sewage Sludge Incinerators.................................... 2060-AG50
3353 SAN No. 3820. NESHAP for Plywood and Particle Board Manufacturing.................... 2060-AG52
3354 SAN No. 3835. Amendment to the User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Rule......... 2060-AG64
3355 SAN No. 3966. Storage Tank Rule Revisions............................................ 2060-AH15
3356 SAN No. 3656. Internal Combustion Engine NESHAP/NSPS................................. 2060-AG63
3357 SAN No. 3657. Combustion Turbine NESHAP/NSPS......................................... 2060-AG67
3358 SAN No. 3343. NESHAP--Iron Foundries and Steel Foundries............................. 2060-AE43
3359 SAN No. 3341. NESHAP--Cyanide Chemical Manufacturing................................. 2060-AE45
3360 SAN No. 3346. NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel...................................... 2060-AE48
3361 SAN No. 3326. NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production....................... 2060-AE79
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3362 SAN No. 3452. NESHAP: Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Production and Processes........ 2060-AE82
3363 SAN No. 3550. NESHAP: Baker's Yeast Manufacturing Industry........................... 2060-AF30
3364 SAN No. 3746. National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Paint
Stripper Users........................................................................ 2060-AG26
3365 SAN No. 3747. NESHAP for Boat Manufacturing.......................................... 2060-AG27
3366 SAN No. 3749. NESHAP for Tire Manufacturing.......................................... 2060-AG29
3367 SAN No. 3752. NESHAP for Aerosol Can Filling Facilities.............................. 2060-AG32
3368 SAN No. 3754. Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners MACT Standard........................... 2060-AG34
3369 SAN No. 3821. NESHAP for Ethylene Processes.......................................... 2060-AG53
3370 SAN No. 3823. Large Appliance Coatings Integrated Regulation......................... 2060-AG54
3371 SAN No. 3655. Asphalt Roofing and Processing NESHAP.................................. 2060-AG66
3372 SAN No. 3652. NESHAP Chromium Refractories........................................... 2060-AG68
3373 SAN No. 3837. NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process
Heaters............................................................................... 2060-AG69
3374 SAN No. 3651. NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing............................................. 2060-AG72
3375 SAN No. 3872. Industrial Combustion Coordinated Rulemaking - ICCR Project............ 2060-AG84
3376 SAN No. 3899. NESHAP: Friction Products Manufacturing................................ 2060-AG87
3377 SAN No. 3902. NESHAP: Semiconductor Production....................................... 2060-AG93
3378 SAN No. 3906. NESHAP: Metal Can (Surface Coating) Industry........................... 2060-AG96
3379 SAN No. 3905. NESHAP: Metal Coil (Surface Coating) Industry.......................... 2060-AG97
3380 SAN No. 3909. NESHAP: Fabric Printing, Coating and Dyeing............................ 2060-AG98
3381 SAN No. 3907. Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manufacturing Integrated Rule
Development........................................................................... 2060-AG99
3382 SAN No. 3908. Offset Lithographic Printing National VOC Rule......................... 2060-AH00
3383 SAN No. 3924. NESHAP: Primary Magnesium Refining..................................... 2060-AH03
3384 SAN No. 3970. NESHAP for Miscellaneous Cellulose Production.......................... 2060-AH11
3385 SAN No. 3968. NESHAP for Site Remediation............................................ 2060-AH12
3386 SAN No. 3969. NESHAP for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills............................. 2060-AH13
3387 SAN No. 3967. NESHAP: Spandex Production............................................. 2060-AH14
3388 SAN No. 3963. NESHAP for Cellulose Production Categories............................. 2060-AH18
3389 SAN No. 3962. NESHAP for the Manufacture of Carbon Black............................. 2060-AH19
3390 SAN No. 3959. National Strategy for Urban Area Sources of Toxic Air Emissions........ 2060-AH21
3391 SAN No. 3903. NESHAP: Vegetable Oil Production....................................... 2060-AH22
3392 SAN No. 3972. Rocket Engine Test Firing/Engine Test Facilities....................... 2060-AH35
3393 SAN No. 3971. NESHAP for Organic Liquid Distribution................................. 2060-AH41
3394 SAN No. 3973. NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations........... 2060-AH42
3395 SAN No. 3939. NESHAP for Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins
and Group IV Polymers and Resins...................................................... 2060-AH47
3396 SAN No. 3751. New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for Other
Solid Waste Incinerators.............................................................. 2060-AG31
3397 SAN No. 3824. Metal Furniture Coatings Integrated Regulation......................... 2060-AG55
3398 SAN No. 3904. Flatwood Paneling (Surface Coating) Integrated Rule.................... 2060-AH02
3399 SAN No. 3825. Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products--Integrated.. 2060-AG56
3400 SAN No. 3826. Plastic Parts Coating Integrated Rule for Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)............................................. 2060-AG57
3401 SAN No. 3827. Integrated Rule for Paper, and Other Web Coating and Coatings: MACT for
NESHAP; and BAC for National VOC Rule................................................. 2060-AG58
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Clean Air Act (CAA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3402 SAN No. 2909. Revisions to the New Source Review Regulations......................... 2060-AD13
3403 SAN No. 3009. Acid Rain Opt-In Regulations........................................... 2060-AD43
3404 SAN No. 3302. Consolidated Emission Reporting........................................ 2060-AE32
3405 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
3406 SAN No. 3642. NESHAP for Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities: Amendments....... 2060-AF90
3407 SAN No. 3756. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Ban on Fire
Extinguishers Containing HCFCs........................................................ 2060-AG19
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3408 SAN No. 3745. Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of HFC
4310me and HCFC 225ca and cb.......................................................... 2060-AG24
3409 SAN No. 3795. Acid Rain Program: SO2 Allowance Auction and Electronic Allowance
Transfer.............................................................................. 2060-AG75
3410 SAN No. 1004. NAAQS: Nitrogen Dioxide (Review)....................................... 2060-AC06
3411 SAN No. 3106. NSPS for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) - Revision............................... 2060-AD04
3412 SAN No. 2932. Guidance for the Implementation of Section 112(g)--Modifications....... 2060-AD06
3413 SAN No. 3548. NESHAP: Nylon 6 Production............................................. 2060-AF27
3414 SAN No. 2939. Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act. 2060-AD81
3415 SAN No. 2937. Field Citation Program................................................. 2060-AD82
3416 SAN No. 3552. Regional Haze Protection Rule.......................................... 2060-AF32
3417 SAN No. 3029. Control Technology Guidelines (CTG).................................... 2060-AD05
3418 SAN No. 3323. Review of the Federal Test Procedure for Emissions From Motor Vehicles
and Motor Vehicle Engines............................................................. 2060-AE27
3419 SAN No. 3389. Fuels and Fuel Additives Waiver Application Criteria................... 2060-AE68
3420 SAN No. 2940. Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits Brought Under
Section 304 of the Clean Air Act...................................................... 2060-AD80
3421 SAN No. 2888. Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Control Regulation........................... 2060-AD45
3422 SAN No. 3575. Acid Rain Phase II Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Program................... 2060-AF48
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3423 SAN No. 3885. Streamlining the Preauthorization Mixed Funding for Application and
Implementation of Claims Against Superfund............................................ 2050-AE38
3424 SAN No. 3994. Modification of the Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) List........... 2050-AE42
3425 SAN No. 3806. Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Reform - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M. 2050-AE33
3426 SAN No. 3423. Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates......................... 2050-AE12
3427 SAN No. 3439. National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites:
Proposed and Final Rules.............................................................. 2050-AD75
3428 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3429 SAN No. 3993. Modification of Threshold Planning Quantity for Isophorone Diisocyanate 2050-AE43
3430 SAN No. 3787. List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release
Prevention............................................................................ 2050-AE35
3431 SAN No. 3884. Revision of the Local Government Reimbursement Regulation.............. 2050-AE36
3432 SAN No. 3054. Administrative Reporting Exemptions for Certain Radionuclide Releases.. 2050-AD46
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Superfund (CERCLA)--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3433 SAN No. 2394. Reporting Exemptions for Federally-Permitted Releases of Hazardous
Substances............................................................................ 2050-AB82
3434 SAN No. 3050. Deletion of Saccharin From the List of Hazardous Wastes Under RCRA and
the List of Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA......................................... 2050-AD45
3435 SAN No. 3424. Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Radon-222........................... 2050-AE20
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General--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3436 SAN No. 3624. Guidelines for Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment........................... 2080-AA08
3437 SAN No. 3580. Incorporation of Class Deviation Into EPAAR............................ 2030-AA37
3438 SAN No. 3629. EPA Mentor-Protege Program............................................. 2030-AA40
3439 SAN No. 3876. Incrementally Funding Fixed Price Contracts............................ 2030-AA50
3440 SAN No. 3874. Revision of EPA Acquisition Regulations for Quality Systems for
Environmental Programs................................................................ 2030-AA51
3441 SAN No. 3879. Update Procedures for Making Profit/Fee Determinations................. 2030-AA53
3442 SAN No. 3816. Agency Implementation of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA)
Changes to Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)........................................... 2030-AA47
3443 SAN No. 3854. Value Engineering...................................................... 2030-AA49
3444 SAN No. 2662. Amendments to Part 22 Consolidated Procedural Rules.................... 2020-AA13
3445 SAN No. 3817. Implementation of Changes to 40 CFR Part 32 as a Result of the Federal
Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA)................................................... 2030-AA48
3446 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3447 SAN No. 3670. Proposed Guidelines for Ecological Risk Assessment..................... 2080-AA07
3448 SAN No. 2937. Field Citation Program................................................. 2020-AA32
3449 SAN No. 3240. Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations..................... 2020-AA21
3450 SAN No. 3432. Pesticide Management and Disposal...................................... 2020-AA33
3451 SAN No. 3933. Environmental Impact Assessment of Nongovernmental Activities in
Antarctica............................................................................ 2020-AA34
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General--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3452 SAN No. 3671. Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment.............................. 2080-AA06
3453 SAN No. 2939. Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act. 2020-AA31
3454 SAN No. 2940. Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits Brought Under
Section 304 of the Clean Air Act...................................................... 2020-AA30
3455 SAN No. 2720. Policy or Procedures for Notification to the Agency of Stored
Pesticides With Cancelled or Suspended Registration................................... 2020-AA29
3456 SAN No. 2725. FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide Production and Distribution
(Revision)............................................................................ 2020-AA28
3457 SAN No. 3936. Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply System Program: Citizen
Collection Action; Notice of Complaint Seeking Review of Penalty Order................ 2020-AA35
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General--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3458 SAN No. 3923. Final Guidelines for Reproductive Toxicity Risk Assessment............. 2080-AA05
3459 SAN No. 3934. Credible Evidence Revisions............................................ 2020-AA27
3460 SAN No. 3765. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) Cost Recovery................................................................ 2020-AA25
3461 SAN No. 3486. Rules of Practice for Enforcement Actions Not Governed by the
Administrative Procedure Act.......................................................... 2020-AA23
3462 SAN No. 3875. Notice To Clarify Existing Conflict of Interest Coverage Regarding
Policy/Response Action Contractor Exclusions.......................................... 2030-AA52
3463 SAN No. 3815. Conforming Amendments to the EPAAR From the Federal Acquisition
Streamlining Act...................................................................... 2030-AA46
3464 SAN No. 2725. FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide Production and Distribution
(Revision)............................................................................ 2070-AC07
3465 SAN No. 3432. Pesticide Management and Disposal...................................... 2070-AC81
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3466 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
3467 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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_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3022. WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS; PESTICIDE HAZARD COMMUNICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136w /FIFRA 25
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1992, EPA proposed to require the provision of hazard
information to agricultural workers covered by the Worker Protection
Standard. The requirements as proposed were designed to be
substantially equivalent to the Hazard Communication Standard
promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Specific hazard information would be made available to agricultural
workers and pesticide handlers concerning the pesticides to which they
are exposed. EPA is reconsidering the specifics of the proposal to
simplify and streamline this requirement. Working with States and
interested parties, EPA plans to issue a new proposal by 1998.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/21/92 57 FR 38167
ANPRM 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 1640.
Agency Contact: Don Eckerman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7506C), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-7666
RIN: 2070-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3023. ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE REGISTRATION REFORM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a(h)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152; 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 158; 40 CFR 177; 40 CFR
180
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 1997.
Abstract: This regulation will specify antimicrobial registration
reforms that will reduce to the extent possible the review time for
antimicrobial pesticides. The regulation will clarify criteria for
completeness of applications, and will specify or refer to a definition
of the various classes of antimicrobial pesticide use patterns and the
associated data and labeling requirements that would be consistent with
the degree and type of risk presented by each class. EPA will evaluate
the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of various registration process
reforms, including registrant certification, third-party certification
by laboratories and expansion of the current notification procedures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3892.
Agency Contact: Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M treet, SW
(7506C), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________
3024. 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 register ability of antimicrobial pesticide
products. Reasons for the revisions include recent health and
environmental concerns advancements in testing technology, and new
statutory requirements. The
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revisions will clarify all data requirements to reflect current
practice and new risk assessment approaches mandated by FQPA.
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 09/00/97
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
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________
3025. 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:
Glove requirements NPRM 04/00/97
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, (7506C), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962
RIN: 2070-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3026. PESTICIDES, SELF-CERTIFICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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
________________________________________________________________________
Final Notification Rule 06/26/96 61 FR 33039
Draft Notice of Availability 02/04/97 62 FR 5228
Final Notice of Availability 07/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3932.
Agency Contact: Jeff Kempter, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7505C), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-5448
Email: [email protected]
Debby Sisco, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Phone: 703-305-7096
RIN: 2070-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________
3027. 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 attempting
to clarify situation in which the producer will be required to report
cross-contamination. The expected output of this exercise will be clear
guidance to the regulated community as to the levels of contamination
that will be allowed for pesticides in other pesticide products. EPA is
using a risk-based approach to determining acceptable levels of cross-
contamination; the levels the Agency will establish should in most
cases, protect users and the environment from adverse effects. The
adverse effect that can occur at the lowest levels in most cases is
phytotoxicity.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action (PR Notice) 04/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
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Additional Information: SAN No. 3739.
Agency Contact: Jim Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7505W, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-8799
Fax: 703 308-8369
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________
3028. 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 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2684.
Agency Contact: Janet Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7501W), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-8290
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________
3029. 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 06/00/97
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
Email: Downing, Jim
RIN: 2070-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________
3030. 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 may serve
as the basis for subsequent rule-making to classify selected
pesticides.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/13/91 56 FR 22076
Final Action 06/00/97
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, 7506C,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5131
Email: GILLIS,CHRISTINE
RIN: 2070-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________
3031. PESTICIDES AND GROUNDWATER STATE MANAGEMENT PLAN REGULATION
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal
governments.
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 06/26/96 61 FR 33259
Final Action 10/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
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Additional Information: SAN No. 3222.
Agency Contact: Arden Calvert, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7506C), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-7099
Email: CALVERT,ARDEN
RIN: 2070-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________
3032. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RISK/BENEFIT INFORMATION (REVISION)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136d/FIFRA6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 153; 40 CFR 159
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 6(a)(2) of FIFRA requires pesticide registrants to
report to EPA additional factual information regarding unreasonable
adverse effects of their products. By statutory definition,
unreasonable risk includes risk and benefit information. In 1992 EPA
proposed to revise its 1979 enforcement policy on section 6(a)(2) by
expanding upon the types of information which must be reported. This
final rule includes modifications to the 1992 proposals made by EPA in
response to comments received on the proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action Interpretive and
Policy Rule 08/23/78 43 FR 37611
Final Action Enforcement Policy 07/12/79 44 FR 40716
Final Action Codified
Interpretive Rule 09/20/85 50 FR 38115
NPRM 09/24/92 57 FR 44290
Final Action 05/00/97
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, (7506C),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7102
Email: ROELOFS,JAMES V
RIN: 2070-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________
3033. SCOPE AND CLARIFICATION OF THE WPS EXCEPTIONS PROCESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136w
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Scope and Clarification of the WPS Exceptions Process
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 04/00/97
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, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________
3034. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3736.
Agency Contact: Kennan Garvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-7106
Fax: 703 305-6244
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________
3035. TOLERANCES FOR PESTICIDE EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 346a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 176
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, August 3, 1997.
Abstract: This regulation will set out policies and procedures under
which EPA will establish food tolerances associated with the use of
pesticides under emergency exemptions. Emergency exemptions are issued
for temporary use of pesticides in States where emergency conditions
exist. Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the
Food Quality Protection Act, EPA must begin to establish time-limited
tolerances for such pesticides if the use is likely to result in
residues in food. EPA expects to describe the procedures to be used,
and the criteria for establishing tolerances.
[[Page 22316]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Sectors Affected: 287 Agricultural Chemicals; 01 Agricultural
Production-Crops
Additional Information: SAN No. 3890.
Agency Contact: Robert Forrest, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7505W), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-8417
Fax: 703 308-8369
Email: Forrest.R[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Long-Term Actions
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3036. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
3037. ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________
3038. 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.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 172
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Jim Tompkins
Phone: 703 305-5697
Fax: 703 308-1825
Email: Tompkins.J[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________
3039. FACILITY IDENTIFICATION INITIATIVE
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 10/07/96 61 FR 52588
Notice 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Mary Hanley
Phone: 202 260-1624
Email: [email protected]
Sam Sasnett
Phone: 202-260-8020
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________
3040. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
3041. 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
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________
3042. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL: STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE
CONTAINERS AND CONTAINMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 165; 40 CFR 156
[[Page 22317]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM (Container Design & Residue
Removal & Bulk Containment) 02/11/94 59 FR 6712
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Nancy Fitz
Phone: 703 305-7385
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________
3043. 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
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3044. ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE REGISTRATION REFORM
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN
2070-AD14 03/05/97
RIN: 2070-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________
3045. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE DECISIONS UNDER THE DELANEY CLAUSE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 185; 40 CFR 186; 40 CFR 180
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/26/96 61 FR 50684
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Jean M. Frane
Phone: 703-305-5944
Fax: 703-305-6244
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________
3046. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PESTICIDES FOR RESTRICTED USE DUE TO
GROUNDWATER CONCERNS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn No further action
planned. 03/15/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Gillis
Phone: 703 305-5131
RIN: 2070-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________
3047. POLICY OR PROCEDURES FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE AGENCY OF STORED
PESTICIDES WITH CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED REGISTRATION
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Transfer Development to RIN
2020-AA29 04/11/97
RIN: 2070-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3048. REPORTING THRESHOLD AMENDMENT; TOXIC CHEMICALS RELEASE REPORTING;
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: PL 9909-499
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) currently requires
reporting from facilities which manufacture or process at least 25,000
pounds of a listed chemical, or otherwise use 10,000 lbs of a listed
chemical. These thresholds were initially established under the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA) section
313(f)(1). Section 313(f)(2) of EPCRA gives the Administrator the power
to establish a threshold amount for a toxic chemical different from the
amount established by paragraph (1) and that such altered thresholds
may be based on classes of chemicals. EPA is considering lowering the
thresholds for those chemicals which it determines to be highly toxic
at very low dose levels and/or have physical, chemical, or biological
properties that make the chemicals persist for extended periods in the
environment, and/or bioaccumulate through the food chain. Persistent
bioaccumulative toxic chemicals are of particular concern in ecosystems
such as the Great Lakes Basin due to the long retention time of the
individual lakes and the cycling of the chemicals from one component of
the ecosystem to another. EPA is currently conducting analysis to
determine which chemicals present the specific problems described
above, and to determine what the altered threshold value(s) should be.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
[[Page 22318]]
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3880.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7408), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
Fax: 202 401-8142
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________
3049. REVISED ASBESTOS MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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
ANPRM 04/00/97
Notice 04/00/97
NPRM 02/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3148.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
Email: Cantor.D[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3050. TSCA INVENTORY UPDATE RULE AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 710
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the current Toxic Substances Control
Act (TSCA) Inventory Update Rule (IUR) to 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 the
quantities produced. About 2,400 facilities reported data on about
8,300 unique chemicals during the last reporting cycle under the 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 TSCA Inventory Update Rule Amendments
Project.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis; RIA
Additional Information: SAN No. 3301.
Agency Contact: Ward Penberthy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202-260-1730
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________
3051. 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
[[Page 22319]]
(EPCRA) section 313. Because IPA is not manufactured by the strong-acid
process and thus there are no releases of IPA reportable under section
313, deletion of IPA from the list would eliminate erroneous IPA
reports.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/97
Final Action 08/00/98
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
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________
3052. DATA EXPANSION AMENDMENTS; TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING;
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013/EPCRA 313; 42 USC 11023; 42 USC 11048;
42 USC 11076
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The original Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) required
reporting from manufacturing facilities on the releases and transfers
of toxic chemicals and wastes including waste treatment and disposal
methods. This requirement was imposed under the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) section 313(g). Information on
waste management practices, including recycling, energy recovery, and
source reduction activities, were added to TRI pursuant to the 1990
passage of the Pollution Prevention Act. EPA is currently considering
whether additional data elements related to a mass balance/materials
accounting program should be considered for incorporation into the TRI
database. The additional data elements included for consideration
include: quantity brought on site; quantity produced on site; quantity
consumed on site; quantities manufactured, processed or otherwise used;
quantity contained in or as product; quantity stored on site as waste,
and beginning and ending raw materials inventory. The issue of
collecting mass balance/materials accounting information has been
debated for over a decade. Congress, in enacting EPCRA, directed the
National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to study this issue further. NAS
recommended that the issue of adding materials accounting data merited
further analysis.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 10/01/96 61 FR 51322
NPRM 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3877.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7408), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202-260-1024
Fax: 202-401-8142
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________
3053. 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: None
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Response 04/00/97
Response 05/00/97
Response 06/00/97
Response 11/00/97
Response 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7408), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________
3054. MANDATORY POLLUTION PREVENTION REPORTING FOR TOXIC RELEASE
INVENTORY (TRI)
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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.
[[Page 22320]]
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 09/00/97
Finalization of Form R 04/00/98
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, (7408), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
Email: Hazen.Susan@epamail,epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________
3055. LEAD HAZARD STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2683
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, April 28, 1994.
Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992
requires EPA to promulgate regulations which identify lead-based paint
hazards, lead-contaminated soil, and lead-contaminated dust. EPA is to
identify the paint conditions and lead levels in dust and soil that
would result in adverse human health effects. On July 14, 1994, EPA
issued guidance on this topic to provide information while a proposal
is being developed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/97
Final Action 11/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3243.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
Email: Cantor.D[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________
3056. 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(1) 09/02/94 59 FR 45872
Final Action (1) 08/29/96 61 FR 45778
NPRM(2) 12/00/97
Final Action (2) 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. 3244.
Agency Contact: Brion Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1878
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________
3057. AMENDMENTS TO THE ASBESTOS WORKER PROTECTION RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 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 (1) 11/01/94 59 FR 54746
NPRM (2) 02/00/98
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, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
[[Page 22321]]
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________
3058. TSCA REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED PAINT DEBRIS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/97
Final Action 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3508.
Agency Contact: Clarence Lewis, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1878
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC72
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3059. TSCA BIOTECHNOLOGY FOLLOW-UP RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under
PL 104-4.
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
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As a follow-up to the final Biotechnology rule under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA plans to address the following
possible revisions: 1) Intergeneric Scope of Oversight: OPPT currently
defines new microorganisms which are subject to reporting under TSCA
section 5 as those resulting from the deliberate combination of genetic
material originally isolated from microorganisms classified in
different taxonomic genera. Such microorganisms are referred to as
intergeneric microorganisms. EPA recognizes that a regulatory approach
based on taxonomy may have some limitations, and indicated in its 1994
proposed biotechnology regulations that it may reconsider its
interpretation of --new-- microorganism in a later rulemaking. The
majority of commenters on the proposed rule expressed some level of
support for the intergeneric scope of oversight, albeit while
encouraging EPA to make some modifications. 2) Low Risk Alternative: In
the 1994 proposed biotechnology rule, EPA solicited comment on an
alternative approach to oversight of research and development
activities conducted in the environment. Under this alternative, a
researcher could certify that a microorganism intended to be used in an
environmental field trial met certain low risk criteria. This
alternative contained requirements for documentation and recordkeeping
by a Technically Qualified Individual and certification by an
authorized official. OPPT now plans to provide an opportunity to
comment on new information which OPPT believes may support such an
exemption. 3) Inventory Delisting Rule: In 1978, when EPA compiled its
initial TSCA Inventory, 192 microorganisms were reported and are
currently listed on the Inventory. EPA believes that most, if not all,
of the 192 microorganisms would not be considered new under the new
rule, since the listing appear to describe microorganisms which are not
intergeneric. (Abstract Continues - see additional information)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/97
Final Action 08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 147 Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining; 282
Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins, Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic
and Other Manmade Fibers, Except Glass; 285 Paints, Varnishes,
Lacquers, Enamels, and Allied Products; 289 Miscellaneous Chemical
Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3894.
Agency Contact: David Giamporcaro, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-260-6362
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD13
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3060. OECD SIDS HIGH PRODUCTION VOLUME CHEMICAL SCREENING TEST
RULE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A multi-chemical test rule requires the testing of many
chemicals for certain effects. This type of rule is a more efficient
alternative to rules that require testing only one chemical. EPA is
proposing screening-level testing on a group of chemicals as part of an
international program that is also an essential part of EPA's own
chemical assessment activities.
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Since 1990 member countries of the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD) have aimed to collect a standard
minimum set of data for chemicals having the highest worldwide
production. The basic level of testing and other information devised by
the OECD is called the Screening Information Data Set, or SIDS. OECD
and EPA use the data to screen these high-production-volume (HPV)
chemicals for their potential risks to man and the environment.
The SIDS program benefits EPA because it directs resources toward the
chemicals of greatest potential risk; improves environmental protection
and human health as existing chemicals are investigated more
effectively; reduces overall costs of testing as a result of increased
international cooperation; and provides greater flexibility for EPA and
the private sector because of the voluntary aspect of the program.
EPA earlier relied on the voluntary efforts of US industry to meet its
commitments to the SIDS program. More recently, fewer US parties have
come forward to sponsor SIDS chemicals. EPA has decided to use test
rules where necessary to acquire the limited toxicity and environmental
fate data needed to meet its OECD SIDS obligations. Therefore, for a
given round of chemical selection for SIDS, EPA will identify a set of
chemicals for US sponsorship. For chemicals having no industry sponsor
to perform testing and other voluntary SIDS activities, EPA will obtain
testing by rule and use its own resources to carry out related
information-gathering and review activities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 28 Chemicals and Allied Products; 29 Petroleum
Refining and Related Industries
Additional Information: SAN No. 3990.
Agency Contact: Ralph Northrop, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-5023
Fax: 202 260-1096
Email: [email protected]
Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
Phone: 202-260-1830
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD16
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3061. PROPOSED DECISIONS ON TEST RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 15, 1998.
NPRM must be published within one year of ITC designation.
Other, Statutory, NPRM must be published within one year of
ITCdesignation.
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 06/00/97
OSHA Chemicals with Insuf. Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 32) NPRM or
ECA 06/00/97
OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 31) NPRM or ECA
06/00/97
OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 35) NPRM or ECA
06/00/97
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________
3062. ATSDR SUBSTANCES TEST RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4; 42 USC 9604(i)/CERCLA 104(i)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 795 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is using its authority under TSCA section 4 to require
health effects testing on 11 chemical substances to fulfill data needs
identified by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and EPA pursuant to
CERCLA section 104(i). ATSDR is charged with developing Toxicological
Profiles for hazardous substances most commonly found at Superfund NPL
sites and which pose a significant potential threat to health. This
involves identifying data gaps and needs, and developing a testing
program to meet identified needs. ATSDR's data needs were reviewed by
NTP and EPA to avoid duplicative testing. Other Federal agencies were
given an opportunity to indicate their interest in testing specific
endpoints for chemicals on the list.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2563.
Agency Contact: Robert W. Jones, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1096
Email: Jones.R[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB79
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3063. MULTICHEMICAL ENDPOINT(S) TEST RULE; DEVELOPMENTAL AND
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
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.,
developmental toxicity. This type of rule is an alternative to
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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 seven chemicals for developmental and/or
reproductive effects. This rule may be amended in the future to require
the same testing for other chemicals. Also, future multi-chemical rules
will require testing of additional endpoints and chemicals. The testing
requirements for each chemical in a multi-chemical rule will be listed
in a single table by chemical under section 799.5050. This table will
be amended with each publication of a new multi-chemical rule.
Timetable:
Multi-Chemical Rule for Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity NPRM
03/04/91 (56 FR 9092) Reproposal 06/00/97
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: Kover.F[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________
3064. 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 is evaluating chemicals on the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory for these characteristics and
will identify chemicals for chemical fate and environmental effects
testing for additional evaluation of their potential risks.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn No further action is
planned. 02/25/97
NPRM 09/00/97
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC36
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3065. TEST RULE FOR CERTAIN METALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under
PL 104-4.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603; 15 USC 2611; 15 USC 2625
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Through this action, EPA expects to obtain data that it
believes is necessary to more fully evaluate the risks of certain
metals. The Agency of Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
identified the need for data in toxicological profiles for the metals
including berylium, chromium, manganese, mercury, nickel, and selenium.
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA), as amended by SARA (42 USC 9604(I)), requires ATSDR: (1)
jointly with the EPA, to develop and prioritize a list of hazardous
substances found at National Priority List (NPL) sites; (2) prepare
toxicological profiles for these substances; and (3) assure the
initiation of a research program to address identified data needs
associated with the substances.
The metals listed here, including cadmium, are also hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112. EPA would,
therefore, also use the data from this action to implement several
provisions of section 112 of the CAA, including determining risks
remaining after the application of technology based on the standards
under section 112(d) of the CAA, estimating of the risks associated
with accidental releases, and the determining whether or not substances
should be removed from the CAA section (b)(1) list of HAPs (delisting).
Additional users of the data from this action include EPA's Office of
Water, Hazardous Waste Program under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), the Integrated
Risk Information System (IRIS), Office of Pesticide Programs, the
National Toxicology Program, the National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA), and State and local environmental authorities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3882.
Agency Contact: Robert W. Jones, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8150
Fax: 202 260-1096
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD10
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3066. 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
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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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM Amendment to Benzidine-
based Chemical Substances SNUR 04/00/97
Final Amendment to Benzidine-
based Chemical Sunstances SNUR 12/00/97
Benzidene-based Chemical Substances NPRM 08/30/95 (60 FR 45119) Final
Action 10/07/96 (61 FR 52287)
Chloranil NPRM 05/12/93 (58 FR 27980) Final Action 02/00/98
Heavy Metal-Based Pigments in Aerosol Spray Paints NPRM 10/00/97
Methylcyclopentane NPRM 04/00/97 Final 06/00/97
2 & 4 Pentanedione NPRM 09/27/89 (54 FR 39548) Final Action 12/00/97
2-Ethoxyethanol & 2-Methoxyethanol & 2-Methoxyethanol Acetate NPRM 09/
00/97
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: [email protected]
Ward Penberthy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Phone: 202 260-1730
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________
3067. NEGOTIATED CONSENT ORDER AND TEST RULE PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the testing consent order and test
rule development process to increase efficiency. The consent order
process was adopted by the Agency in June 1986. Based on experience to
date, the Agency needs to make changes in the process to reduce the
resources required for consent order negotiation. This rule would
propose appropriate procedural changes. Obsolete provisions will be
eliminated for test rule development activities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2245.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________
3068. AMENDMENTS TO THE ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS IN SCHOOLS RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3047.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________
3069. 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.
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Timetable:
Asbestos NPRM 12/00/98
Lead ANPRM 09/28/94 (59 FR 49484) NPRM 12/00/97
Refractory Ceramic Fiber NPRM 03/21/94 (59 FR 13294) Final Action 12/
00/97
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, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
Email: Cantor.D[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC37
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3070. AMENDMENTS TO TSCA SECTION 8(D) HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA
MODEL REPORTING 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 2607(d)/TSCA 8(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Health and Safety Data
Reporting burden will be evaluated and amendments proposed to achieve a
more appropriate balance between reporting burden and Federal
information needs. Specifically, the need for data in assessing risk
from exposure to chemicals falling under TSCA purview. Aspects
addressed by the NPRM will include: definitions of health and safety
studies; scope of data elements to be reported; reporting period
length; types of studies not subject to reporting; and electronic
submissions of data. Resulting amendments are expected to significantly
reduce current reporting burdens and streamline health and safety data
reporting requirements for all respondents (including small businesses)
and contribute to enhancing access to reported information data.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3834.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Fax: 202 260-1096
RIN: 2070-AD17
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3071. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:
RENOVATION AND REMODELING
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: PL 102-550, sec 402(c)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 1996.
Abstract: Under TSCA title IV, section 402(c)(2) EPA is currently
conducting a study to determine whether the activities of individuals
engaged in renovation and remodeling activities result in lead exposure
levels that may affect the health of workers, building occupants or the
environment is at risk, the Agency must proceed to develop regulations
under Section 402(c)(3). These regulations would require that
individuals engaged in renovation and remodeling activities acquire
training and obtain certification. These training and certification
requirements would be similar to those that the Agency is developing
for individuals performing lead-based paint abatement under Section
402(a) of TSCA, Title IV.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/98
Final Action 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis; RIA
Additional Information: SAN No. 3557.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________
3072. LEAD FEE RULE FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES TRAINING AND
CERTIFICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 102-550; TSCA 404; Title IV of TSCA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is mandated by section 402(a) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the purpose of implementing a fee
schedule for lead-based paint activities that were addressed in the
TSCA section 402 rule, 40 CFR Part 745 Lead; Requirements for Lead-
Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities,
which published on August 28, 1996. The fee schedule will establish a
framework for states to process applications for training providers of
lead-Based paint training courses and for certification of workers
engaged in lead-based paint activities in the five disciplines
delineated in the section 402 rule.
The fee rule in concert with the section 402 rule is intended to ensure
that individuals conducting lead-based paint inspections, risk
assessments and abatement in target housing and child-occupied
facilities are properly trained and certified, and that training
programs providing instruction in such activities are accredited. This
rule is also intended to ensure that these activities are conducted
according to reliable, effective and safe work practice standards and
to provide the availability of a trained and qualified workforce to
identify and address lead-based paint hazards. By promoting the
establishment of this workforce the Agency will help to ensure that
individuals and firms conducting lead-based paint activities in target
housing and child-occupied facilities will do so in a way that
safeguards the
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environment and protects the health of building occupants, especially
children aged six years and younger.
Regarding the anticipated impact on small business, section 402(a) does
not require or mandate the abatement of lead-based paint, nor require
that any particular enterprise participate in the lead-based paint
field. However, if firms choose to participate, compliance costs
consist of two components that may impact small businesses: (1)
accreditation and training costs for workers and supervisors, as well
as certification fees that this rule will establish, and (2)
incremental costs of work practice standards for abatement procedures.
(Abstract continued - see additional information)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3881.
Agency Contact: Betty Weiner, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-2924
Fax: 202 260-1580
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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3073. FACILITY COVERAGE AMENDMENT; TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING;
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under
PL 104-4.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013/EPCRA 313; 42 USC 11023; 42 USC 11048;
42 USC 11076
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/27/96 61 FR 33588
Final Rule 04/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred Products; 516 Chemicals and
Allied Products; 517 Petroleum and Petroleum Products; 495 Sanitary
Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3034.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7408), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
TDD: 800 553-7672
Email: [email protected]
Tim Crawford, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M Street, SW., M.C. 7408,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-260-1715
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________
3074. 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 06/00/97
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, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC65
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3075. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Pesticide Programs
Line-by-Line Review 06/19/95 60 FR 32094
Direct Final Toxic Programs
Line-by-Line Review 06/19/95 60 FR 31917
Final Action 05/00/97
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: Angela Hofmann, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 401 M Street, S.W.
(Mailcode 7101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-2922
Fax: 202-260-0951
Email: [email protected]
Pat Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Phone: 202-260-2893
Fax: 202-260-0951
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________
3076. SELECTED RULEMAKINGS FOR REDUCING RISKS FROM LEAD PAINT, DUST, AND
SOIL
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2683; PL 102-550
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, April 28, 1994.
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 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, and (e) promulgate
regulations (Section 402(c)(3)) addressing lead risks from renovation
and remodeling activities or state why no regulation is necessary.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/02/94 59 FR 11108
NPRM (1) 09/02/94 59 FR 45872
NPRM 11/02/94 59 FR 54984
Final Action 03/06/96 61 FR 9064
Final Action (1) 08/29/96 61 FR 45778
Final Action 06/00/97
NPRM 11/00/97
NPRM (2) 12/00/97
NPRM 03/00/98
Final Action 11/00/98
Final Action (2) 12/00/98
Final Action 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3243.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________
3077. 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
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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) 03/22/96 (61 FR 11740)
Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2) ANPRM 12/29/83 (48 FR 57452) NPRM 01/17/
92 (57 FR 2138) Final Action (ECA) 09/00/97
Brominated Flame Retardants NPRM 06/25/91 (56 FR 29140) Final Action
(ECA) 06/00/97
DiBasic Esters (CPSC) Final Action (ECA) 08/00/97
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (ITC List 22) NPRM 05/17/89 (54 FR
21240) Final Action 06/00/97
IRIS I Chemicals (ITC List 27) Final Action 06/00/97
Mesityl Oxide Withdrawal of Test Rule 06/27/96 (61 FR 33375)
Silicon-Based Glycidyl Ethers Final Action (ECA) 04/00/97
TAME (OAR Request) Final Action (ECA) 03/21/95 (60 FR 14910)
White Phosphorus (ITC List 34) - Withdrawal of Test Rule Final Action
(ECA) 07/30/96 (61 FR 39832)
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________
3078. 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
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 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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/26/96 61 FR 33178
Final Action 01/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3504.
Agency Contact: Richard Leukroth, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-0321
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________
3079. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON NON-5(E) NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604/TSCA 5; 15 USC 2607/TSCA 8
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has instituted a program to regulate the commercial
development of new chemicals that have completed premanufacture notice
(PMN) review, where activities described in the PMN did not present an
unreasonable risk but uncontrolled manufacture, import, processing,
distribution, use, or disposal outside the activities described in the
PMN may present an unreasonable risk. EPA will issue Significant New
Use Rules (SNURs) requiring 90-day notification to EPA from any
manufacturer, importer, or processor who would engage in activities
that are designated as significant new uses. Under the Expedited
Follow-up Rule (EFUR) which became effective on October 12, 1989, EPA
will identify such new chemicals and publish them in a batch SNUR 3-4
times per year. Chemicals that were subject to a proposed SNUR before
the effective date of the EFUR or do not qualify under the EFUR, may be
regulated individually by notice and comment rulemaking and are listed
below.
Timetable:
Alkyl & Sulfonic Acid & Ammonium Salt (84-1056) NPRM 06/11/86 (51 FR
21199) Final Action 07/00/97
Aluminum Cross-linked Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose NPRM 06/11/93 (58
FR 32628) Final Action 07/00/97
Diphenyl-2&4&6-Trimethylbenzol Phosphine Oxide (87-586) NPRM 02/02/88
(53 FR 2857) Final Action 07/00/97
1-Decanimine-N-Decyl-N-Methyl-N-Oxide (86-566) NPRM 12/08/87 (52 FR
46496) Final Action 07/00/97
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1857
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________
3080. 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
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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 06/00/97
Batch SNUR: 84-660/-704 & 84-105/-106/-107 & 85-433 NPRM 05/27/93 (58
FR 30744) Final Action 06/00/97
Polyalkylene Polyamine NPRM 12/19/94 (59 FR 65248) Final Action 04/
00/97
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1857
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________
3081. 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 promulgating a regulation under the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) for the oversight of certain microbial products of
biotechnology. The 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 rule
will contain mechanisms for exemption as well as actual exemptions,
guidance on how the TSCA Inventory will be used, and EPA's approach to
Research and Development with biotechnology microorganisms.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/01/94 59 FR 45526
Final Action 04/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2326.
Agency Contact: David Giamporcaro, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6362
Email: Giamporcaro.D[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________
3082. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) TO REDUCE LEAD (PB) CONSUMPTION AND USE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604/TSCA 5; 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 750; 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action initiates a regulatory investigation under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6 to determine if uses of
lead (Pb) present an unreasonable risk to human health and the
environment. The investigation will involve examination of the
potential sources of human or other exposure to lead throughout the
life cycle. Based on information gathered EPA may propose TSCA section
6(a) rules to control existing or new uses of Pb which pose an
unreasonable risk to human health or the environment, and to explore
the desirability and feasibility of discouraging overall consumption of
Pb in general. Currently, EPA has ongoing regulatory investigation on
one specific use of lead: fishing sinkers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 05/13/91 56 FR 22096
Fishing Sinkers NPRM 03/09/94 (59 FR 11122) Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3252.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
Email: Cantor.D[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________
3083. USE OF ACRYLAMIDE FOR GROUTING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 764
Legal Deadline: None
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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. The Agency is
currently reviewing responses.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/02/91 56 FR 49863
Final Action 08/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2779.
Agency Contact: Ward Penberthy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-1730
Email: Penberthy.W[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________
3084. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) TRANSFORMER RECLASSIFICATION RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would relax the regulatory requirements for
reclassifying PCB transformers to a lower regulatory status by
modifying the current reclassification requirements of 50 degree
centigrade temperature and 90-day testing. Results of a preliminary
analysis indicate that many transformers never reach the required
temperature, but still reduce PCB concentrations and that safety risks
to employees and to the general public occur in mandating the continued
adherence to the current regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/18/93 58 FR 60970
Final Action 12/00/97
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, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________
3085. 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
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 06/10/91 56 FR 26738
NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62788
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2878.
Agency Contact: Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________
3086. 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 37th ITS List 02/28/96 61 FR 7421
Final Action 38th ITC List 10/29/96 61 FR 55871
Final Action 39th ITC List 04/00/97
Final Action 40th ITC List 07/00/97
Final Action 41st ITC List 02/00/98
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
[[Page 22331]]
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________
3087. 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 02/28/96 61 FR 7421
Final Action 38th ITC List 04/00/97
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________
3088. 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. 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 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3118.
Agency Contact: Richard Hefter, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (7402), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-3470
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________
3089. NOTICE OF TSCA SECTION 4 REIMBURSEMENT PERIOD AND TSCA SECTION
12(B) EXPORT NOTIFICATION PERIOD SUNSET DATES FOR TSCA SECTION 4
SUBSTANCES
Priority: Info./Admin./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
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/97
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, (7405), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC84
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_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Long-Term Actions
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3090. CHEMICAL LIST EXPANSION; EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-
TO-KNOW ACT SECTION 313
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen
Phone: 202 260-1024
Email: Hazen.S[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________
3091. DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE AS MANDATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 12873,
SECTION 503 ON ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: None
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/29/95 60 FR 50722
Final Action 00/00/00
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.
Agency Contact: Eun-Sook Goidel
Phone: 202 260-3296
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________
3092. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION OF FORMALDEHYDE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 765
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________
3093. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS): EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROHIBITIONS
AGAINST MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION IN COMMERCE; NEW
APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Timetable:
Group II NPRM (2) 08/00/97
Group 1 NPRM (1) 12/06/94 (59 FR 62875) Final Action (1) 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tony Baney
Phone: 202 260-3933
Fax: 202 260-1724
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________
3094. PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR TERMINATION OF POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL PERMITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
Email: Baney.T[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________
3095. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION OF DIOXIN IN PULP AND PAPER MILL SLUDGE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 744
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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: Ward Penberthy
Phone: 202 260-1730
Email: Penberthy.W[email protected]
RIN: 2070-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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3096. EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: None
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn - No further action is
planned. 02/24/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________
3097. GENERIC SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR) FOR ACRYLATE COMPOUNDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721
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Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn 01/09/97 62 FR 1305
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Alwood
Phone: 202 260-1857
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2070-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________
3098. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS - PCBS - DISPOSAL AMENDMENTS
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN
2070-AD04 03/07/97
RIN: 2070-AC01
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
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3099. 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 U.S. and
the means by which attainment of these goals will be measured and
assured. They are the foundation for protecting water quality and
related public health and welfare and the ecological health 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 ANPRM is a
comprehensive review of the water quality standards regulation designed
to determine what changes to the regulation should be made to reflect
the experience gained in the program by EPA, States, Tribes, and
interested parties. All major components of the Water Quality Standards
Program will be reviewed for potential regulatory and implementation
improvements to provide increased flexibility where appropriate and
further strengthen the Standards Program through use of scientific
advances as a key element of watershed-based water quality protection
and management. Issues to be addressed include: establishing and
revising waterbody use designations, development and implementation of
water quality criteria including biological and sediment quality
criteria, antidegradation policies and procedures, general policies
such as mixing zone, variance and compliance schedule policies, and
EPA's policy of independent application of criteria methods.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 06/00/97
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Action 06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
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)
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3100. AMENDMENT TO THE PESTICIDE CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES; PRETREATMENT STANDARDS; NEW AND
EXISITING SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 455
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has entered into a Settlement Agreement with American
Cyanamid; the sole manufacturer of pendamethalin. Based on additional
data, EPA has agreed to revise the numerical limitation for new and
existing facilities manufacturing pendamethalin. EPA will revise the
limit to a slightly less stringent limit (i.e. from 1.17 x 10(-2)lb/
1000lbs to 1.30 x 10(-2)lbs/1000lbs).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/97
Direct Final 05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Sectors Affected: 287 Agricultural Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3995.
Agency Contact: Shari Zuskin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303) SE., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7130
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________
3101. REVISIONS TO NPDES REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE REPORTING
AND COLLECTION SYSTEM DISCHARGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251
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CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.41
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: USEPA is proposing revisions to the NPDES regulations. The
proposed revisions will clarify how standard noncompliance reporting
requirements and prohibition/defense provisions in NPDES permits apply
to discharges from sanitary sewer and combined sewer collection systems
owned and operated by municipal entities. These proposed revisions
respond to recommendations made by a FACA Subcommittee (under the Urban
Wet Weather Federal Advisory Committee) that was convened by USEPA to
provide recommendations for improving NPDES program implementation
efforts which address sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and sanitary
sewer operation, management, and maintenance. The proposed revisions
address combined sewers as well as separate sanitary sewers in order to
avoid confusion among the regulatory community. Failures in sewer
collection systems can result in discharges of wastewater containing
raw sewage to surface waters. Pathogens and other pollutants in these
discharges can create significant health and environmental risks. The
SSO FACA Subcommittee identified inconsistent application of several
key NPDES provisions to SSOs as a major implementation problem. There
is substantial agreement among the SSO FACA Subcommittee that USEPA
modify the NPDES regulations to clarify how noncompliance reporting and
prohibition/defense provisions apply to dischargers to waters of the
U.S. from a sanitary sewer collection system.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3999.
Agency Contact: Sharie Centilla, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, SE., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6052
Fax: 202 260-1460
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________
3102. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY TOXIC POLLUTANTS
FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 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 was ordered to
rescind its plans which contain the State's numeric criteria for
priority toxic pollutants. In the absence of State criteria, the Clean
Water Act requires the Administrator to promulgate water quality
criteria for priority toxic pollutants where EPA has issued section
304(a) criteria guidance when the discharge of such pollutants could
reasonably be expected to interfere with the State's designated uses.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/97
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3504.
Agency Contact: Diane Frankel, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
Region IX, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415 744-2004
RIN: 2040-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________
3103. STREAMLINING THE STATE SEWAGE SLUDGE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA 101
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 501
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The requirements for States seeking authorization of their
sewage sludge programs are set out at 40 CFR parts 123 (for National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs) and 501 (for
non-NPDES programs). These 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 from NPDES programs.
As a result, States may not always be 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.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/11/97 62 FR 11270
NPRM Comment Period End 05/12/97
Final Action 12/00/97
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3104. 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/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
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Regulation 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 requests for
reconsideration and will modify certain technical requirements. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/97
Final Action 06/00/98
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3105. 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, August 15, 1999.
Abstract: Centralized Waste Treatment (CWT) facilities receive
hazardous and non-hazardous waste from off-site for treatment or
recovery (excluding solvent recovery). EPA is developing effluent
limitations based on Best Available Technology (BAT), Best Practicable
Control Technology (BPT), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS),
Pretreatment Standards for Existing Sources (PSES), and Pretreatment
Standards for New Sources (PSNS). This rule was formerly titled Waste
Treatment, Phase I.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/27/95 60 FR 5464
Reproposal 01/00/98
Final Action 08/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2805.
Agency Contact: Jan Matuszko, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9126
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________
3106. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRIES
CATEGORY
Priority: Other 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 441
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 1997.
Final, Judicial, June 30, 1999.
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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/97
Final Action 06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3209.
Agency Contact: Susan Burris, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5379
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________
3107. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
CLEANING CATEGORY
Priority: Other 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, January 31, 1998.
Final, Judicial, February 28, 2000.
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.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/98
Final Action 02/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
3108. 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, November 30, 1997.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 1999.
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.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/97
Final Action 11/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3489.
Agency Contact: Samantha Hopkins, (Incinerators), Environmental
Protection Agency, Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7149
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
John Tinger, (Landfills), Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4992
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________
3109. NPDES STREAMLINING RULE--ROUND III
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1312/CWA 302; 33 USC
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1318/CWA 308; 33 USC 1342/CWA
402; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On February 21, 1995, President Clinton issued a directive
requesting that Federal agencies review their regulatory programs to
eliminate any obsolete, ineffective, or unduly burdensome regulations.
In response to that directive, EPA plans to issue several rulemaking
packages to revise NPDES requirements in parts 122, 123, and 124 to
eliminate redundant regulations, provide clarification, and remove or
streamline unnecessary procedures. Revisions under consideration in
this rule include adding additional permit modifications that can be
considered minor modifications at 122.63, and changes to requirements
concerning EPA's review of State permits. Other revisions may be
considered as work on this rule progresses. This rulemaking is expected
to affect entities which implement the NPDES program or are regulated
by it. This includes small businesses and State and local governments.
Most of these effects are expected to be deregulatory or streamlining
in nature.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/97
Final Action 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3110. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/97
Final Action 10/00/98
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3111. 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
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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 08/00/97
Final Action 10/00/98
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
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________
3112. 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, new data suggests that these methods may not accurately reflect
actual cyanide concentrations found in wastewaters. Additionally, the
approved analytical methods call for hour-long distillation,
chlorination requiring an hour, and two separate aliquots of a given
sample distilled and analyzed independently to determine the CATC
levels. In order to improve the accuracy and reduce the costs of
cyanide measurements, EPA plans to develop and propose new test
procedures for the determination of cyanides.
This action will not have a significant economic impact on state, local
or tribal governments or small businesses. This regulation approves a
test procedure to be used in measuring cyanide under the National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System unless the Regional
Administrator approves an alternative test procedure.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/97
Final Action 08/00/98
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
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________
3113. REFORMATTING OF EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS IN 40 CFR PARTS
405 THROUGH 471
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/97
Final Action 11/00/98
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
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AC79
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3114. 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.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC
402(b)(8)/CWA 402(b)(8); 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The National Pretreatment Program was established in 1972.
The Office of Water is exploring ways to reduce federally mandated
activities under the program that don't result in benefits to the
environment and to improve program efficiencies. For example, this rule
will consider appropriate exclusions or variable requirements for
numerous smaller facilities that contribute insignificant amounts of
pollutants.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/97
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3663.
Agency Contact: Jeff Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5586
RIN: 2040-AC58
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3115. INCREASED METHOD FLEXIBILITY FOR TEST PROCEDURES APPROVED FOR
CLEAN WATER ACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING UNDER 40 CFR PART 136
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1314(h)/CWA 304; 33 USC
1361(a)/76 Stat 816; PL 92-500; 91 Stat 1567; PL 95-217; 100 Stat 7; PL
100-4
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 highlight the flexibility
already contained in the 600 and 1600 series methods that are currently
approved for Clean Water Act compliance monitoring under 40 CFR Part
136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants. These methods typically contain a statement that, ``In
recognition of advances that are occurring in analytical technology,
and to allow the analyst to overcome sample matrix interferences, the
analyst is permitted certain options to improve separations or lower
the costs of measurements. These options include alternate extraction,
concentration, cleanup procedures, and changes in columns and detectors
. . ..'' The methods further require the analyst to demonstrate that
the method modifications will not adversely affect the quality of data
by generating quality control results that meet the specifications
contained in the method. Despite this stated flexibility, OW has found
that many permitting authorities are not aware of this flexibility when
issuing or enforcing NPDES and pretreatment permits. Therefore, this
regulatory action will highlight the existing method flexibility and
clarify OW's position regarding its application. This action will also
propose to extend this flexibility to all methods currently approved
under 40 CFR Part 136. The purpose of extending this flexibility to all
methods is to (1) increase consistency between methods, (2) provide for
increased recognition of advances in analytical technology, and (3)
reduce costs associated with analytical measurements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/97
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3714.
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5251
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2040-AC92
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3116. UNIFORM NATIONAL DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR ARMED FORCES VESSELS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Water Act section 312(n) as amended
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 140
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, February 10, 1998.
Abstract: The 1996 Defense Authorization Act authorizes EPA and the
Navy, in consultation with other Federal agencies and affected States,
to develop Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS) for discharges
from armed forces vessels. These regulations will enable the Navy to
design vessels to one protective uniform standard, instead of
attempting to conform to diverse State standards. Promulgation of
uniform standards may result in innovative waste management
technologies that can be transferred to the private sector. The first
phase of the legislation requires promulgation of joint regulations
that signify which discharges require regulation, which entail the use
of marine pollution control devices, as well as those which will not
require regulation. Marine pollution control devices may be a piece of
equipment designed to control a particular waste stream, or a
management practice that would reduce the impacts of a discharge. The
Navy and EPA will determine the nature and environmental effects of
vessel discharges, as well as the practicability of installing marine
pollution control devises for those discharges that require regulation.
This regulation only applies to vessels of the armed forces, and
therefore will have no impact on small businesses. State governments
will be involved in the rulemaking process as this rule may impact
State standards, if any exist, by taking precedence over those
standards for vessels of the armed forces. The uniform national
standards proposed by this action will regulate those liquid vessel
discharges that would have adverse impacts on the marine environment.
If there is new information that suggests the standard should be
changed, a State may petition for review any standard promulgated under
this action.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/97
Final Action 02/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3925.
Agency Contact: Deborah Lebow, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
4504-F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6419
RIN: 2040-AC96
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3117. REVISION OF NPDES INDUSTRIAL PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND
FORM 2C--WASTEWATER DISCHARGE INFORMATION
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1342/CWA 402
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CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.21(g)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: All existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and
silvicultural operations requiring a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit must submit an application in order
to obtain a permit. The existing industrial application form has not
been revised since 1984 and needs to be updated to reflect statutory
and regulatory changes in the NPDES program, advances in analytical
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 will
seek to allow the use of existing data to the extent possible 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 the data. The
Agency is reviewing ways to minimize the need for information from
small dischargers, including tribal facilities. EPA will also seek to
minimize and reduce the burden on States through improvements to the
application forms.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/97
Final Action 01/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3234.
Agency Contact: Ruby Cooper Ford, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6051
RIN: 2040-AC26
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3118. COMPREHENSIVE NPDES STORMWATER PHASE II REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1342/CWA 402; 33 USC
1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 1997.
Final, Judicial, March 1, 1999.
Abstract: EPA will be proposing changes to the stormwater regulations
for the remaining unregulated dischargers that require regulation. Also
known as Phase II dischargers, these sources potentially could include
all stormwater discharges from commercial, retail, and institutional
facilities and from municipal separate storm sewer systems serving
populations of less than 100,000. Data collected under sections 305(b)
and 402(p)(5) of the CWA indicate that benefits will be derived from
addressing these discharges under the Phase II program. Urban
stormwater runoff is a real cause of water quality use impairment. EPA
has invited stakeholders to participate in the development of
comprehensive Phase II rules under the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA). This FACA group will assist in the development of the rule.
Currently all Phase II dischargers are required to have stormwater
permits by 2001. EPA is planning to limit the universe of designated
Phase II sources and is planning to recommend an approach that would
promote the use of general permits for most Phase II sources.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/97
Final Action 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3785.
Agency Contact: George Utting, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9530
Fax: 202 260-1460
RIN: 2040-AC82
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
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3119. AMENDMENTS TO ROUND I FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR DISPOSAL RULE--
PHASE ONE
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 Regulation 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 regulation to make the requirements for sewage
sludge incinerators self-implementing and provide the regulated
community flexibility in meeting other Part 503 requirements. The
changes should not have any adverse impact on State,local, or tribal
government or small businesses because no additional requirements are
being imposed.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/25/95 60 FR 54771
Final Action 05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3497.
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Agency Contact: Robert M. Southworth, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7157
RIN: 2040-AC29
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