[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Environmental Protection Agency Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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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 8209-2]

Fall 2006 Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the 
semiannual regulatory agenda to update the public about:

 Regulations and major policies currently under development,

 Reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and

 Rules and major policymakings completed or canceled since the 
last agenda.

TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA MAILING LIST:  If you would like to 
subscribe, please call 800-490-9198 or, until November 15, send an e-
mail with your name and address to: [email protected]. Afer November 15, 
send it to [email protected]. There is no charge for a single copy of 
the agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions or comments 
about a particular action, please get in touch with the agency contact 
listed in each agenda entry. If you have general questions about or 
suggestions for improving the agenda or questions about EPA's 
decisionmaking process, please contact: Phil Schwartz (1803A), 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; phone: (202) 564-6564; e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   

Table of Contents

A. What Are EPA's Regulatory Goals and What Key Principles, Statutes, 
and Executive Orders Inform Our Rule and Policymaking Process?

B. How Can You Be Involved in EPA's Rule and Policymaking Process?

C. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda and What Is the Relationship 
Between the Agenda and Regulatory Plan?

D. How Is the Agenda Organized?

E. What Information Is in Agenda Entries?

F. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings?

G. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small 
Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations?

H. Thank You for Collaborating With Us.

A. What Are EPA's Regulatory Goals and What Key Principles, Statutes, 
and Executive Orders Inform Our Rule and Policymaking Process?

     Our primary objective is to protect human health and the 
environment. One way we achieve this objective is through the 
development of regulations. In the United States, Congress passes 
laws and authorizes certain Government agencies, including EPA, to 
create and enforce regulations. EPA regulations cover a range of 
environmental and public health protection issues, from setting 
standards for clean water to establishing requirements for proper 
handling of toxic wastes to controlling air pollution from industry 
and other sources.

    To ensure that our regulatory decisions are scientifically 
sound, cost-effective, fair, and effective in achieving 
environmental goals, we conduct high quality scientific, economic, 
and policy analyses. These analyses are planned and initiated at 
early stages in the regulatory development process, so that Agency 
decisionmakers are well informed of the qualitative and 
quantitative benefits and costs as they select among alternative 
approaches. It is also important that we continue to apply new and 
improved methods to protect the environment, such as: Building 
flexibility into regulations from the very beginning, creating 
strong partnerships with the regulated community, vigorously 
engaging in public outreach and involvement, and using effective 
nonregulatory approaches. We seek collaborative solutions to shared 
challenges. Research, testing, and adoption of new environmental 
protection methods are also a central tenet in environmental 
problemsolving. The integration of all of these elements via a 
well-managed regulatory development process and a strong commitment 
to innovative solutions will ensure that we all benefit from 
significant environmental improvements that are fair, efficient, 
and protective. Our overall success is measured by our 
effectiveness in protecting human health and the environment. For a 
more expansive discussion of our regulatory philosophy and 
priorities please see the Statement of Priorities in the FY 2007 
Regulatory Plan (www.epa.gov/regagenda).  

     Besides the fundamental environmental laws authorizing EPA 
actions such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, there are 
legal requirements that apply to the issuance of regulations that 
are generally contained in the Administrative Procedure Act, the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act as amended by the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform 
Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the National Technology Transfer 
and Advancement Act, and the Congressional Review Act.

     We also must meet a number of requirements contained in 
Executive orders. Of particular significance for EPA rulemakings 
are Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review; 58 FR 
51735; October 4, 1993), 12898 (Environmental Justice; 59 FR 7629; 
February 16, 1994), 13045 (Children's Health Protection; 62 FR 
19885; April 23, 1997), 13132 (Federalism; 64 FR 43255, August 10, 
1999), 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments; 65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), and 13211 (Energy; 66 
FR 28355, May 22, 2001).

     You can find information on these laws and Executive orders 
through links from www.epa.gov/regagenda.

B. How Can You Be Involved in EPA's Rule and Policymaking Process?

    You can make your voice heard by getting in touch with the 
contact person provided in each agenda entry. We urge you to 
participate as early in the process as possible. You may also 
participate by commenting on proposed rules that we publish in the 
Federal Register(FR). To be most effective, comments should contain 
information and data that support your position, and you also 
should explain why we should incorporate your suggestion in the 
rule or non-regulatory action. You can be particularly helpful and 
persuasive if you provide examples to illustrate your concerns and 
offer specific alternatives.

    We believe our actions will be more cost-effective and 
protective if our development process includes stakeholders working 
with us to identify the most practical and effective solutions to 
problems, and we stress this point most strongly in all of our 
training programs for rule and policy developers.

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Democracy gives real power to individual citizens, but with that 
power comes responsibility. We urge you to become involved in EPA's 
rule and policymaking process.

C. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda and What Is the Relationship 
Between the Agenda and Regulatory Plan?

     EPA includes regulations and certain major policy documents in 
the agenda. However, there is no legal significance to the omission 
of an item from the agenda, and we generally do not include minor 
amendments or the following categories of actions:

 Administrative actions such as delegations of authority, 
changes of address, or phone numbers.

 Under the Clean Air Act: Revisions to State Implementation 
Plans; Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring; Deletions 
from the New Source Performance Standards source categories list; 
Delegations of Authority to States; Area Designations for Air Quality 
Planning Purposes.

 Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: 
Registration-related decisions, actions affecting the status of 
currently registered pesticides, and data call-ins.

 Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Actions 
regarding pesticide tolerances and food additive regulations.

 Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: 
Authorization of State solid waste management plans; hazardous waste 
delisting petitions.

 Under the Clean Water Act: State Water Quality Standards; 
deletions from the section 307(a) list of toxic pollutants; suspensions 
of toxic testing requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge 
Elimination System (NPDES); delegations of NPDES authority to States.

 Under the Safe Drinking Water Act: Actions on State 
underground injection control programs.

    The Regulatory Plan, which is required by Executive Order 
(E.O.) 12866, is published along with the fall edition of the 
regulatory agenda. The Plan includes a limited number of EPA 
actions, typically 20-45, which will be published during the 
current fiscal year and which are the centerpieces of our 
regulatory priorities. Plan entries include all of the information 
included in agenda entries described in section E, below, as well 
as additional information about alternatives, the need for a 
Federal solution, costs, benefits, and risks.

    EPA's and other agencies' regulatory plans are published 
together in part 2 of the Federal Register on the same day that the 
regulatory agenda is published. To save money, we do not include 
detailed information on actions that are included in the Plan in 
the regulatory agenda itself; rather, we cross-reference the plan 
entries.

To Find the Regulatory Plan:

    EPA's FY 06 regulatory plan is located in part 2 of this issue 
of the Federal Register. Within a day or two of publication, on-
line versions will be located at http://www.epa.gov/REGAGENDA and 
at

http://ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/Fall2006/regplan/ENVIRONMENTAL--
PROTECTION--AGENCY--(EPA).html.

D. How Is the Agenda Organized?

     We have organized the Agenda:

First, into fourteen divisions based on the law that would authorize a 
particular action. These divisions are:

1. General, which includes crosscutting actions, such as rules 
authorized by multiple statutes and general acquisition rules

2. The Clean Air Act (CAA)

3. The Atomic Energy Act (AEA)

4. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

5. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)

6. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

7. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

8. Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory 
Relief Act

9. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

10. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

11. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act Superfund (CERCLA)

12. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

13. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

14. The Shore Protection Act (SPA)

Second, by the current stage of development. The stages are:

1. Prerulemaking--Prerulemaking actions are generally intended to 
determine whether EPA should

2. initiate rulemaking. Prerulemakings may include anything that 
influences or leads to rulemaking, such as advance notices of proposed 
rulemaking (ANPRMs), significant studies or analyses of the possible 
need for regulatory action, announcement of reviews of existing 
regulations required under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act, requests for public comment on the need for regulatory action, or 
important preregulatory policy proposals.

3. Proposed Rule--This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that are 
within a year of proposal

4. (publication of Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRMs)).

5. Final Rule--This section includes rules that will be issued as a 
final rule within a year.

6. Long-Term Actions--This section includes rulemakings for which the 
next scheduled regulatory action is after October 2008.

7. Completed Actions--This section contains actions that have been 
promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of 
the spring 2006 agenda. It also includes actions that we are no longer 
considering. 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. EPA also announces the 
results of our Regulatory Flexibility Act section 610 reviews in this 
section of the agenda.

E. What Information Is in Agenda Entries?

     Agenda entries include the following information, where 
applicable:

Sequence Number: This indicates where the entry appears in the agenda.

Title: Titles for new entries (those that have not appeared in previous 
agendas) are preceded by a bullet (). The notation ``Section 
610 Review'' follows the title if we are reviewing the rule as

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part of our periodic review of existing rules under section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 610).

Priority: Entries are placed into one of five categories described 
below. OMB reviews all significant rules including both of the first 
two categories, ``economically significant'' and ``other significant.''

Economically Significant: Under E.O. 12866, a rulemaking action that 
may have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or 
communities.

Other Significant: A rulemaking that is not economically significant 
but is considered significant for other reasons. This category includes 
rules that may:

1. Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action 
taken or planned by another agency;

2. Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user 
fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients; or

3. Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, 
the President's priorities, or the principles in Executive Order 12866.

Substantive, Nonsignificant: A rulemaking that has substantive impacts 
but is not Significant, Routine and Frequent, or Informational/
Administrative/Other.

Routine and Frequent: A rulemaking that is a specific case of a 
recurring application of a regulatory program in the Code of Federal 
Regulations (e.g., certain State Implementation Plans, National 
Priority List updates, Significant New Use Rules, State Hazardous Waste 
Management Program actions, and Tolerance Exemptions). If an action 
that would normally be classified Routine and Frequent is reviewed by 
the Office of Management and Budget under E.O. 12866, then we would 
classify the action as either ``Economically Significant'' or ``Other 
Significant.''

Informational/Administrative/Other: An action that is primarily 
informational or pertains to an action outside the scope of E.O. 12866.

     Also, if we believe that a rule may be ``major'' as defined in 
the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801, et seq.) because it is 
likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million 
or more or meets other criteria specified in this law, we indicate 
this under the ``Priority'' heading with the statement ``Major 
under 5 U.S.C. 801.''

Legal Authority: The sections of the United States Code (U.S.C.), 
Public Law (P.L.), Executive Order (E.O.), or common name of the law 
that authorizes the regulatory action.

CFR Citation: The sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that 
would be affected by the action.

Legal Deadline: An indication of whether the rule is subject to a 
statutory or judicial deadline, the date of that deadline, and whether 
the deadline pertains to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, a Final 
Action, or some other action.

Abstract: A brief description of the problem the action will address.

Timetable: The dates (and citations) that documents for this action 
were published in the Federal Register and, where possible, a projected 
date for the next step. Projected publication dates frequently change 
during the course of developing an action. The projections in the 
agenda are our best estimates as of the date we submit the agenda for 
publication. For some entries, the timetable indicates that the date of 
the next action is ``to be determined.''

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Indicates whether EPA has 
prepared or anticipates that it will be preparing a regulatory 
flexibility analysis under section 603 or 604 of the RFA. Generally, 
such an analysis is required for proposed or final rules subject to the 
RFA that EPA believes may have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.

Small Entities Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to have 
any effect on small businesses, small governments, or small nonprofit 
organizations.

Government Levels Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to 
have any effect on levels of government and, if so, whether the 
governments are State, local, tribal, or Federal.

Federalism Implications: Indicates whether the action is expected to 
have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship 
between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

Unfunded Mandates: Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 
generally requires an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits if a 
rule includes a mandate that may result in expenditures of more than 
$100 million in any one year by State, local, and tribal governments, 
in the aggregate, or by the private sector. If we expect to exceed this 
$100 million threshold, we note it in this section.

Energy Impacts: Indicates whether the action is a significant energy 
action under E.O. 13211.

Agency Contact: The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address, if 
available, of a person who is knowledgeable about the regulation.

SAN Number: An identification number that EPA uses to track rulemakings 
and other actions under development.

URLs: For some of our actions we include the Internet addresses for: 
Reading copies of rulemaking documents; submitting comments on 
proposals; and getting more information about the rulemaking and the 
program of which it is a part. (Note: To submit comments on proposals, 
you can go to our electronic docket which is at: www.regulations.gov. 
Once there, follow the on-line instructions to access the docket and 
submit comments. A Docket identification (ID) number will assist in the 
search for materials. We include this number in the additional 
information section of many of the agenda entries that have already 
been proposed.)

RIN: The Regulatory Identifier Number is used by OMB to identify and 
track rulemakings. The first four digits of the RIN stand for the EPA 
office with lead responsibility for developing the action.

F. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings?

1. Public Dockets

    When EPA publishes either an ANPRM or an NPRM in the Federal 
Register, the Agency may establish a docket to accumulate materials 
throughout the development process for that rulemaking. The docket 
serves as the repository for the collection of documents or 
information related to a

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particular Agency action or activity. EPA most commonly uses 
dockets for rulemaking actions, but dockets may also be used for 
Regulatory Flexibility Act section 610 reviews of rules with 
significant impacts on a substantial number of small entities and 
various non-rulemaking activities, such as Federal Register 
documents seeking public comments on draft guidance, policy 
statements, information collection requests under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act, and other non-rule activities.

2. EPA Web sites

    Some of the actions listed in the agenda include a URL that 
provides additional information.

3. Regulatory Agenda Web sites

     If you have access to the Internet, you can use databases and 
their accompanying search engines developed by the EPA and the 
Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC) at the General 
Services Administration to help you locate actions that are of 
interest to you. The EPA regulatory agenda search engine is located 
at www.epa.gov/regagenda. We are working on making the site easier 
to use to provide more frequent updates. If you have any thoughts 
or suggestions, please contact us at: http://yosemite.epa.gov/
OPEI/smallbus.nsf/Contactus?openform. RISC's searchable databases 
are at http://ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/.

4. Agenda Indexes

 There are five indexes that provide:

a. A list of the existing rules that we are reviewing under section 610 
of the RFA

b. A list of actions that may have a significant impact on a 
substantial number of small businesses, small governments, or small 
non-profit organizations

c. A list of actions that may have some impact on some small 
businesses, small governments, or small non-profit organizations but 
that may either have less than a significant impact or affect fewer 
than a substantial number of them

d. A list of actions that may affect State, local, or tribal 
governments

e. A list of actions that may have federalism implications as defined 
in E.O. 13132.

     There is a sixth appendix included in the Unified Agenda, a 
subject matter index. This index is not included in EPA's agenda 
reprints for reasons of costs and because of the availability of 
the search engines described in no. 3, immediately above.

5. Listservers

    If you want to get automatic e-mails about areas of particular 
interest, we maintain 12 listservers including:

a. Air

b. Water

c. Wastes and emergency response

d. Pesticides

e. Toxic substances

f. Right-to-know and toxic release inventory

g. Environmental impacts

h. Endangered species

i. Meetings

j. The Science Advisory Board

k. Daily full-text notices with page numbers, and

l. General information.

     For more information and to subscribe via our FR Web site, 
visit:

http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/subscribe.htm. If you have e-mail without 
full Internet access, please send an e-mail to [email protected] to 
request instructions for subscribing to the EPA Federal Register 
listservers.

G. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small 
Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations?

     For each of our rulemakings, we consider whether there will be 
any adverse impact on any small entity. We attempt to fit the 
regulatory requirements, to the extent feasible, to the scale of 
the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions 
subject to the regulation. Under RFA/SBREFA (the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act as amended by the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act), the Agency must prepare a formal 
analysis of the potential negative impacts on small entities, 
convene a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel (proposed rule 
stage), and prepare a Small Entity Compliance Guide (final rule 
stage) unless the Agency certifies a rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. For more detailed information about the Agency's policy 
and practice with respect to implementing RFA/SBREFA, please visit 
the RFA/SBREFA website at http://www.epa.gov/sbrefa/. See Index B 
at the end of the agenda, ``Index to Environmental Protection 
Agency Entries for which a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Is 
Required'' for a list of these rules. See Index C for a list of the 
rules that may affect small entities, but which we do not expect 
will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
them.

     Section 610 of the RFA requires that an agency review, within 
10 years of promulgation, each rule that has or will have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities (SISNOSE). We have no section 610 reviews planned until 
2008.

H. Thank You for Collaborating with Us.

     Finally, we would like to thank those of you who choose to 
join with us in solving the complex issues involved in protecting 
human health and the environment. Collaborative efforts such as 
EPA's open rulemaking process are a proven tool for solving the 
environmental problems we face and the regulatory agenda is an 
important part of that process.

Dated: September 6, 2006.

 Louise P. Wise,

Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
Innovation.

                                          GENERAL--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3003        SAN No. 4292 Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and        2020-AA42
            Assessing the Environmental Effects Abroad of EPA Actions.............................
3004        SAN No. 4319 Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest......    2030-AA67

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3005        SAN No. 4904 Security Requirements for Toxic Substances Control Act Confidential          2030-AA88
            Business Information Access for Contractors...........................................
3006        SAN No. 4903 Award Term Contracting...................................................    2030-AA89
3007        SAN No. 4931 Accessibility Standards for Contract Deliverables (Section 508)..........    2030-AA90
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                                            GENERAL--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3008        SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR.............................    2030-AA37
3009        SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in           2020-AA39
            Procurement Under Assistance Agreements...............................................
3010        SAN No. 5092 Implementation of 2 CFR Part 180.........................................    2030-AA94
3011        SAN No. 4536 Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for NASA White Sands Test Facility       2090-AA27
            Electronic Reporting in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases I-II)..........................
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                                           GENERAL--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3012        SAN No. 3240 Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations.......................    2025-AA02
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                                           GENERAL--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3013        SAN No. 5062 Implementation of Authority To Appoint Research Scientists...............    2030-AA91
3014        SAN No. 5063 Simplified Acquisition Financing.........................................    2030-AA92
3015        SAN No. 4836 Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for the NASA White Sands Test            2090-AA35
            Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases III-VI)....................................
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                                       CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3016        SAN No. 5093 Risk and Technology Review Phase II......................................    2060-AN85
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                                    CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3017        SAN No. 4768 Amendment to Subparts H and I for Emissions of Radionuclides Other Than      2060-AK81
            Radon From DOE Facilities.............................................................
3018        SAN No. 4266 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide     2060-AI43
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 100)................................................................
3019        SAN No. 4531 Evaluation of Updated Test Procedures for the Certification of Gasoline      2060-AJ61
            Deposit Control Additives.............................................................
3020        SAN No. 3649 Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)...........................    2060-AF72
3021        SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins-        2060-AH47
            Amendments............................................................................
3022        SAN No. 4782 Petition To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant: 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl          2060-AK84
            Diisocyanate..........................................................................

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3023        SAN No. 4309 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products; Amendments........    2060-AI62
3024        SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-         2060-AK26
            Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide................................................
3025        SAN No. 4584 Performance Specifications for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems...    2060-AJ86
3026        SAN No. 4633 Performance-Based Measurement System For Fuels: Criteria For Self-           2060-AK03
            Qualifying Alternative Test Methods; Description of Optional Statistical Quality
            Control Measures......................................................................
3027        SAN No. 4871 Control of Emissions From New Locomotives and New Marine Diesel Engines      2060-AM06
            Less Than 30 Liters per Cylinder (Reg Plan Seq No. 101)...............................
3028        SAN No. 4856 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak        2060-AM09
            Repair Regulations....................................................................
3029        SAN No. 4859 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Ethylene Oxide Hospital Sterilization.....    2060-AM14
3030        SAN No. 4882 Control of Emissions From Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines and Equipment       2060-AM34
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 102)................................................................
3031        SAN No. 4884 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants         2060-AM44
            (NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers........................
3032        SAN No. 4885 Flexible Air Permit Rule.................................................    2060-AM45
3033        SAN No. 4916 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification      2060-AM49
            of Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use with Substitute
            Refrigerants..........................................................................
3034        SAN No. 4906 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Clay Ceramics Industry....................    2060-AM53
3035        SAN No. 4901 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Modifications to the Technician           2060-AM55
            Certification Requirements Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.....................
3036        SAN No. 4699.1 Request for Comments on Potentially Inadequate Monitoring in Clean Air     2060-AM63
            Applicable Requirements and on Methods to Improve Such Monitoring.....................
3037        SAN No. 4889 NESHAP for Stainless and Nonstainless Steel Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)       2060-AM71
            Manufacturing.........................................................................
3038        SAN No. 4907 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution Area Source Standards......................    2060-AM74
3039        SAN No. 4908 NESHAP: General Provisions (Once In Always In) -- Amendments.............    2060-AM75
3040        SAN No. 4926 NESHAP: Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment.................    2060-AM84
3041        SAN No. 4927 NESHAP: Iron and Steel Foundries; Amendments.............................    2060-AM85
3042        SAN No. 4929 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing; Amendments.........................    2060-AM87
3043        SAN No. 4940 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New         2060-AM91
            Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions...............
3044        SAN No. 4699.2 Implementing Periodic Monitoring in Federal and State Operating Permit     2060-AN00
            Programs (Reg Plan Seq No. 103).......................................................
3045        SAN No. 4958 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating    2060-AN10
            of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks; Amendments......................................
3046        SAN No. 4960 Response to Petition of Reconsideration for Findings of Significant          2060-AN12
            Contribution and Rulemaking for Georgia for Purposes of Reducing Ozone Interstate
            Transport.............................................................................
3047        SAN No. 4978 NESHAP: Autobody Refinishing - Area Source Rule..........................    2060-AN21
3048        SAN No. 5008 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (Reg Plan     2060-AN24
            Seq No. 104)..........................................................................
3049        SAN No. 4794.2 Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source          2060-AN28
            Review, and New Source Performance Standards: Emissions Test for Electric Generating
            Units (Reg Plan Seq No. 105)..........................................................
3050        SAN No. 4991 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revision to Listing of Carbon Dioxide     2060-AN30
            Total Flooding Fire Extinguishing Systems Restricting Use to Only Unoccupied Areas....
3051        SAN No. 4866.1 NESHAP: Site Remediation Amendments--Response to Litigation............    2060-AN36
3052        SAN No. 4910.1 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution (Non-Gasoline); Amendments.........    2060-AN37
3053        SAN No. 5011 Federal Plan Requirements for Other Solid Waste Incineration Units           2060-AN43
            Constructed on or Before December 9, 2004.............................................
3054        SAN No. 5017 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amending Requirements To Import Used      2060-AN48
            Ozone-Depleting Substances for Destruction in the United States.......................
3055        SAN No. 5020 Action on Petition To List Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant...    2060-AN49
3056        SAN No. 5052 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Ban on the Import of Pre-Charged          2060-AN58
            Products..............................................................................
3057        SAN No. 4752.1 Transition to New or Revised Particulate Matter (PM) National Ambient      2060-AN59
            Air Quality Standards.................................................................
3058        SAN No. 5025 Revisions to the Definition of Potential to Emit (PTE)...................    2060-AN65
3059        SAN No. 5029 Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle       2060-AN68
            Engines: SAFETEA-LU HOV Facilities Rule...............................................
3060        SAN No. 5030 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol            2060-AN69
            Coatings..............................................................................
3061        SAN No. 5035 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS): Equipment Leaks-Subparts VV &       2060-AN71
            GGG...................................................................................
3062        SAN No. 5036 Petroleum Refineries-New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)-Subpart J...    2060-AN72
3063        SAN No. 5043 Defect Reporting for On-Highway Motor Vehicles and Engines...............    2060-AN73
3064        SAN No. 5045 Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-Exclusion of            2060-AN75
            Compounds.............................................................................

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3065        SAN No. 5055 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for                 2060-AN80
            Semiconductor Manufacturing: Amendments...............................................
3066        SAN No. 5056 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances    2060-AN81
            for Calendar Year 2007................................................................
3067        SAN No. 5057 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments To Implement Provisions            2060-AN82
            Contained in the 2005 Transportation Bill (SAFETEA-LU)................................
3068        SAN No. 5059 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead (Reg Plan      2060-AN83
            Seq No. 106)..........................................................................
3069        SAN No. 5076 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New          2060-AN88
            Source Review (NSR): Reasonable Possibility in Recordkeeping..........................
3070        SAN No. 5089 Reconsideration of New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric      2060-AN97
            Utility, Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Steam Generating Units.............
3071        SAN No. 5094 Clean Air Mercury Rule: Federal Plan.....................................    2060-AN98
3072        SAN No. 4625.6 Phase 2 of the Final Rule To Implement the 8-Hour Ozone National           2060-AO00
            Ambient Air Quality Standard--Notice of Reconsideration...............................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                      CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3073        SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions................................    2060-AH93
3074        SAN No. 3975 Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country................    2060-AH37
3075        SAN No. 4752 Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 117).......    2060-AK74
3076        SAN No. 3380 NSPS: SOCMI--Wastewater and Amendment to Appendix C of Part 63 and           2060-AE94
            Appendix J of Part 60.................................................................
3077        SAN No. 3958 Amendments to Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources;            2060-AH23
            Monitoring Requirements (40 CFR 60, Appendix F, Procedure 3)..........................
3078        SAN No. 4585 Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP: Amendment to Implement        2060-AJ78
            Court Remand..........................................................................
3079        SAN No. 4668 NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning--Residual Risk Standards (Reg Plan      2060-AK22
            Seq No. 115)..........................................................................
3080        SAN No. 4719 NESHAP: General Provisions; Amendments for Pollution Prevention              2060-AK54
            Alternative Compliance Requirements...................................................
3081        SAN No. 4659 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Residual Risk Standards (Reg Plan     2060-AK14
            Seq No. 114)..........................................................................
3082        SAN No. 4604 Modification of the Anti-Dumping Baseline Date Cut-Off Limit for Data        2060-AJ82
            Used in Development of an Individual Baseline.........................................
3083        SAN No. 4748 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources (Reg Plan Seq No.    2060-AK70
            116)..................................................................................
3084        SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations.........    2060-AI03
3085        SAN No. 4542 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana Sulfur    2008-AA00
            Dioxide (SO2) Area....................................................................
3086        SAN No. 5047 NESHAP: National Emisson Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:             2050-AG29
            Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Reconsideration of the Particulate Matter
            Standard).............................................................................
3087        SAN No. 5047.1 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:          2050-AG35
            Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Response to Petitions for Reconsideration)..
3088        SAN No. 4632 Modification of Anti-Dumping Baselines for Gasoline Produced or Imported     2060-AK02
            for Use in Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Territories....................................
3089        SAN No. 4706 Anti-Dumping Baseline Recalculation for Downstream Oxygenate Addition....    2060-AK69
3090        SAN No. 4793 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New          2060-AL75
            Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation and Project Netting (Reg Plan Seq
            No. 118)..............................................................................
3091        SAN No. 4809 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: On-Board      2060-AL92
            Diagnostic Requirements for Heavy-Duty Engines & Vehicles Above 14,000 Pounds & In-
            Use, Not-To-Exceed Emission Standard Testing..........................................
3092        SAN No. 4819 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Emergency Uses      2060-AL94
            of Methyl Bromide.....................................................................
3093        SAN No. 4830 Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair..................    2060-AL98
3094        SAN No. 4875 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities-Area Source Rule.......    2060-AM16
3095        SAN No. 4866 NESHAP: Site Remediation: Amendments.....................................    2060-AM30
3096        SAN No. 4900 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Import Petitioning Requirements for       2060-AM46
            Halon-1301 Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Vessels........................................
3097        SAN No. 4918 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes in the Motor       2060-AM54
            Vehicle Air Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP)
            Program...............................................................................
3098        SAN No. 3259.2 Nonattainment Major New Source Review (NSR): Final Rules...............    2060-AM59
3099        SAN No. 4757.1 Component Durability Procedures for New Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty    2060-AN01
            Trucks and Heavy-Duty Vehicles........................................................

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3100        SAN No. 4959 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-         2060-AN11
            Depleting Substances in Foam Blowing..................................................
3101        SAN No. 4962 Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions to Improve Calculation    2060-AN14
            of Fuel Economy Estimates (Reg Plan Seq No. 119)......................................
3102        SAN No. 4969 Revisions to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Rule for the Acid Rain      2060-AN16
            Program and the NOx Budget Trading Program............................................
3103        SAN No. 4970 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, Emission Guidelines     2060-AN17
            for Existing Sources, and Federal Plan: Small Municipal Waste Combustors: Amendments..
3104        SAN No. 4951 Revisions to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements........................    2060-AN20
3105        SAN No. 4625.4 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS: Reconsideration;               2060-AN26
            Overwhelming Transport Classification.................................................
3106        SAN No. 4987 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boiler and Process Heater          2060-AN32
            NESHAP, Reconsideration of Emissions Averaging Provision and Technical Corrections....
3107        SAN No. 5010 Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-           2060-AN34
            Exclusion of HFE-7300.................................................................
3108        SAN No. 4998 Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events.......................    2060-AN40
3109        SAN No. 5013 NESHAP for Area Sources: Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production,       2060-AN45
            Primary Copper Smelting, Secondary Copper Smelting, Primary Nonferrous Metals (Zinc,
            Cadmium, and Beryllium)...............................................................
3110        SAN No. 5051 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 2007 Critical Use Exemptions for          2060-AN54
            Methyl Bromide........................................................................
3111        SAN No. 5022 Requirements for Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) Under the 8-Hour Ozone          2060-AN63
            Standard for Bump-Up Areas Designated Attainment for the 1-Hour Ozone Standard Prior
            to Revocation.........................................................................
3112        SAN No. 5027 Amendment to Tier 2 Vehicle Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur           2060-AN66
            Requirements: Exemption for U.S. Territories..........................................
3113        SAN No. 5044 Interpretive Rulemaking To Clarify the Scope of Certain Monitoring           2060-AN74
            Requirements for Federal and State Operating Permits Programs.........................
3114        SAN No. 5048 Renewable Fuels Standard Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 121).....................    2060-AN76
3115        SAN No. 5049 Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source Review,    2060-AN77
            and Title V: Treatment of Corn Milling Facilities Under the ``Major Emitting
            Facility'' Definition.................................................................
3116        SAN No. 5061 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and National Emission    2060-AN84
            Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Revisions to Initial Performance Test
            Provisions............................................................................
3117        SAN No. 4752.2 Final Rule for Implementation of the New Source Review (NSR) Program       2060-AN86
            for PM2.5 (Reg Plan Seq No. 122)......................................................
3118        SAN No. 4697.1 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjusting Allowances for Class I        2060-AN87
            Substances for Export to Article 5 Countries..........................................
3119        SAN No. 4839.5 Final Extension of the Deferred Effective Date of Nonattainment            2060-AN90
            Designations for 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early Action
            Compact Areas.........................................................................
3120        SAN No. 5073 Other Solid Waste Incineration Units: Response to Petition for               2060-AN91
            Reconsideration.......................................................................
3121        SAN No. 5077 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New          2060-AN92
            Source Review (NSR): Removal of Vacated Elements......................................
3122        SAN No. 5079 Rule Interpreting the Scope of Title V Operating Permit Modifications        2060-AN93
            Where EPA Has Approved Alternative Monitoring and Testing Provisions..................
3123        SAN No. 5080 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Updated Volatility Standard for      2060-AN94
            Alaska only...........................................................................
3124        SAN No. 5083 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission             2060-AN95
            Guidelines for Existing Sources -- Other Solid Waste Incineration Units: Technical
            Amendment.............................................................................
3125        SAN No. 5084 Standards of Performance for New Industrial-Commercial-Institutional         2060-AN96
            Steam Generating Units: Amendment for Facility-Specific NOx Standard..................
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                                     CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3126        SAN No. 4315 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating            2009-AA00
            Station; Navajo Nation................................................................
3127        SAN No. 3569 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating            2009-AA01
            Station; Four Corners Power Plant.....................................................
3128        SAN No. 4607 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs         2050-AE95
            Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7); Availability of Information to the Public;
            Technical Amendment...................................................................
3129        SAN No. 1002 NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand)...............................    2060-AA61

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3130        SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit               2060-AH01
            Application Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas...........................
3131        SAN No. 4657 NESHAP: Group II Polymers and Resins-Residual Risk Standards.............    2060-AK13
3132        SAN No. 4751 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary      2060-AK73
            Combustion Turbines-Petition to Delist................................................
3133        SAN No. 4689 Section 126 Rule Withdrawal Provision....................................    2060-AK41
3134        SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading           2060-AH31
            Provisions............................................................................
3135        SAN No. 4348 Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities;          2060-AI97
            Amendment to the Final Rule...........................................................
3136        SAN No. 4722 California Gasoline Technical Correction.................................    2060-AK56
3137        SAN No. 4796 Section 126 Rule: Withdrawal of Findings for Sources in Michigan.........    2060-AL83
3138        SAN No. 4797 Lifting the Stay of the 8-Hour Portion of the Findings of Significant        2060-AL84
            Contribution and Rulemaking for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport (``NOx
            SIP Call'')...........................................................................
3139        SAN No. 4799 Consideration of Industry Petition to Remove the Two-Piece Can               2060-AL86
            Subcategory from the Clean Air Act Hazardous Air Pollutant Source Category List.......
3140        SAN No. 4846 NESHAP & NSPS for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills--Amendments............    2060-AM08
3141        SAN No. 4873 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Glass Manufacturing Industry..............    2060-AM12
3142        SAN No. 4874 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Industrial Inorganic Chemicals                2060-AM19
            Manufacturing.........................................................................
3143        SAN No. 4849 Petition To Delist a Hazardous Air Pollutant from Section 112 of the         2060-AM20
            Clean Air Act: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)..........................................
3144        SAN No. 4865 Strategy for Addressing Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations.....    2060-AM26
3145        SAN No. 4879 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants         2060-AM36
            (NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries.................................................
3146        SAN No. 4886 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Plating and Polishing.....................    2060-AM37
3147        SAN No. 4676.3 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New        2060-AM62
            Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement (RMRR); Maintenance
            and Repair Amendments.................................................................
3148        SAN No. 4888 Area Source NESHAP for Secondary Nonferrous Metals.......................    2060-AM70
3149        SAN No. 4915 Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignited Internal Combustion    2060-AM81
            Engines...............................................................................
3150        SAN No. 4988 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl          2060-AN33
            Chloride and Copolymers Production, Amendments........................................
3151        SAN No. 4993 Optional Chassis Certification for Diesel Vehicles.......................    2060-AN39
3152        SAN No. 5009 Notice for Information on Determining the Emissions Reductions Achieved      2060-AN42
            From Limiting the VOC Content of Architectural Coatings...............................
3153        SAN No. 5012 NESHAP: Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers, Chemical Manufacturing: Chromium          2060-AN44
            Compounds, Flexible Foam Fabrication and Foam Production, Carbon Black Production,
            Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing, Wood Preserving......................................
3154        SAN No. 5015 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Chemical Preparations Industry............    2060-AN46
3155        SAN No. 5016 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint and Allied Products.................    2060-AN47
3156        SAN No. 5014 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.    2060-AN62
3157        SAN No. 5095 NESHAP: Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants--Amendments.....................    2060-AN99
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                                     CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3158        SAN No. 4695 NESHAP: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations Residual Risk Standard....    2060-AK68
3159        SAN No. 4255 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate         2060-AI44
            Matter................................................................................
3160        SAN No. 2915 Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions--Addition of Methods 203A,      2060-AF83
            203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51...............................................
3161        SAN No. 3900 Addition of Method 207 to Appendix M of 40 CFR 51 Method for Measuring       2060-AG88
            Isocyanates in Stationary Source Emissions............................................
3162        SAN No. 4161 Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods...........................    2060-AK61
3163        SAN No. 4310 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry; Amendments.....................    2060-AI66
3164        SAN No. 4653 NESHAP: Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Residual Risk          2060-AK08
            Standards.............................................................................
3165        SAN No. 4654 NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization Facilities-Residual Risk            2060-AK09
            Standards.............................................................................
3166        SAN No. 4655 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution (Stage I) Residual Risk and MACT Standards     2060-AK10
            Review................................................................................
3167        SAN No. 4660 NESHAP: Industrial Process Cooling Towers Residual Risk Standards........    2060-AK16

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3168        SAN No. 4661 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading           2060-AK17
            Operations-Residual Risk Standard.....................................................
3169        SAN No. 4662 NESHAP: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities Residual Risk Standards    2060-AK18
3170        SAN No. 4665 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting Residual Risk Standards..................    2060-AK19
3171        SAN No. 4666 NESHAP: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Surface Coating--Residual Risk          2060-AK20
            Standards.............................................................................
3172        SAN No. 4667 NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations--Residual Risk Standards.    2060-AK21
3173        SAN No. 4669 NESHAP: Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations Residual Risk Standard....    2060-AK23
3174        SAN No. 4664 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry--Residual Risk Standards........    2060-AK24
3175        SAN No. 4663 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries--Residual Risk Standards....................    2060-AK25
3176        SAN No. 4750 National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and             2060-AK72
            Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks--Residual Risk
            Standards.............................................................................
3177        SAN No. 4656 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards.............    2060-AK12
3178        SAN No. 4658 NESHAP: Group IV Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............    2060-AK15
3179        SAN No. 5018 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs         2050-AG26
            Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7) (Completion of a Section 610 Review).......
3180        SAN No. 5047.2 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:          2050-AG33
            Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Revising the Effective Date of the
            Particulate Matter Standard Amendment)................................................
3181        SAN No. 4421 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Regulations: Revisions....................    2060-AJ25
3182        SAN No. 4570 Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles and Engines: Alternative Low-   2060-AJ72
            Sulfur Highway Diesel Fuel Transition Program for Alaska..............................
3183        SAN No. 4804 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Various Minor Amendments to the           2060-AL90
            Regulations Implementing the Allowance System for Controlling HCFC Production, Import,
            and Export............................................................................
3184        SAN No. 4810 NESHAP: Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese           2060-AL93
            Residual Risk Standards...............................................................
3185        SAN No. 4825 Mineral Wool Production Residual Risk Standard...........................    2060-AL96
3186        SAN No. 4829 5-Year Review of MACT Standards for Large MWC............................    2060-AL97
3187        SAN No. 4831 NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production: Residual Risk Standards    2060-AL99
3188        SAN No. 4832 NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production: Residual Risk Standards..............    2060-AM00
3189        SAN No. 4861 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint Stripping...........................    2060-AM07
3190        SAN No. 4860 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Acrylic/ Modacrylic Fiber (AMF) Production    2060-AM13
3191        SAN No. 4851 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Restriction on the Sales of Pre-          2060-AM15
            Charged Split Systems.................................................................
3192        SAN No. 4847 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Residual Risk Standards...........    2060-AM18
3193        SAN No. 4854 Amendments to Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Requirements to     2060-AM21
            Address New 8-Hour Ozone Standard.....................................................
3194        SAN No. 4848 NESHAP: Total Facility Low Risk Determination (TFLRD) for Residual Risk..    2060-AM22
3195        SAN No. 4857 Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection Listing Under SNAP.............    2060-AM24
3196        SAN No. 4867 NESHAP: Hydrochloric Acid Production Amendments..........................    2060-AM25
3197        SAN No. 4853 Requirements for Transmix Processing and Blending Under the Reformulated     2060-AM27
            Gasoline and Gasoline Sulfur Rules....................................................
3198        SAN No. 4880 Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle       2060-AM32
            Engines: Amendments to Evaporative Emissions Regulations and Technical Amendments.....
3199        SAN No. 4881 Prevention of Significant Deterioration for Nitrogen Oxides..............    2060-AM33
3200        SAN No. 4891 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous      2060-AM43
            Organic Chemical Manufacturing; Amendments............................................
3201        SAN No. 4905 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural      2060-AM47
            Coatings--Amendments..................................................................
3202        SAN No. 4899 Control of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Lubricity: Notice of Proposed        2060-AM48
            Rulemaking............................................................................
3203        SAN No. 4887 Area Source NESHAP for Primary Nonferrous Metals--Zn, Cd, Be.............    2060-AM69
3204        SAN No. 4909 NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel; Amendments............................    2060-AM76
3205        SAN No. 4910 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution-Amendments...........................    2060-AM77
3206        SAN No. 4914 Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal        2060-AM82
            Combustion Engines....................................................................
3207        SAN No. 4930 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Refiner and Importer Quality         2060-AM88
            Assurance Requirements for Downstream Oxygenate Blending..............................
3208        SAN No. 4934 Part 63 General Provisions--Response to Petition to Reconsider SSM.......    2060-AM89
3209        SAN No. 4937 NESHAP for Refractory Products Manufacturing--Amendments.................    2060-AM90
3210        SAN No. 4794.1 Inclusion of Delaware and New Jersey in the Clean Air Interstate Rule..    2060-AM95
3211        SAN No. 4956 Rule on Section 126 Petition From NC To Reduce Interstate Transport of       2060-AM99
            Fine PM and O3; FIPs To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine PM & O3; Revisions to CAIR
            Rule; Revisions to Acid Rain Program..................................................
3212        SAN No. 4955 NESHAP: Plastic Parts and Products (Surface Coating)--Area Source Rule...    2060-AN08
3213        Regional Haze Regulations; Revisions to Provisions Governing Alternative to Source-       2060-AN22
            Specific Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) Determinations.....................

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3214        SAN No. 4986 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances    2060-AN29
            for Calendar Year 2006................................................................
3215        SAN No. 4571.2 CAMR 111 Reconsideration and Revision of 112(n) Finding Reconsideration    2060-AN50
3216        SAN No. 4571.3 Revision of 112(n) Finding Reconsideration.............................    2060-AN53
3217        SAN No. 4681.1 NSPS Combustion Turbines-Subpart GG: Amendments........................    2060-AN55
3218        SAN No. 4794.3 Rule To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and         2060-AN57
            Ozone (Clean Air Interstate Rule): Reconsideration....................................
3219        SAN No. 5042 PM2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity Applicability....    2060-AN60
3220        SAN No. 4890.1 NESHAP for Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing; Amendments.............    2060-AN61
3221        SAN No. 5034 Deterioration Factor Provisions for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine                 2060-AN70
            Certification and Part 86 Technical Amendments........................................
3222        SAN No. 5053 Technical Amendments to the Highway and Nonroad Diesel Regulations.......    2060-AN78
3223        SAN No. 3744.1 Amendments to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources;         2060-AN89
            Monitoring Requirements (PS-1)-Corrections Notice.....................................
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                                  ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3224        SAN No. 4054 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low-        2060-AH63
            Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste......................................................
3225        SAN No. 4003 Technical Change to Dose Methodology for 40 CFR 190, Subpart B and 40 CFR    2060-AH90
            191, Subpart A........................................................................
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                                    ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3226        SAN No. 4964 Amendment of the Standards for Radioactive Waste Disposal in Yucca           2060-AN15
            Mountain, Nevada (Reg Plan Seq No. 120)...............................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                   FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3227        SAN No. 4728 Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP); Implementing the Screening     2070-AD61
            and Testing Phase (Reg Plan Seq No. 98)...............................................
3228        SAN No. 4985 Pesticides; Determination of Status of Prions as Pests...................    2070-AJ26
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                FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3229        SAN No. 4173 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Antimicrobials.........................    2070-AD30
3230        SAN No. 4602 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Based on Viral    2070-AD49
            Coat Protein Genes....................................................................
3231        SAN No. 5007 Pesticides; Competency Standards for Occupational Users (Reg Plan Seq No.    2070-AJ20
            108)..................................................................................
3232        SAN No. 5006 Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions (Reg Plan      2070-AJ22
            Seq No. 109)..........................................................................
3233        SAN No. 5005 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs)..    2070-AJ27
3234        SAN No. 5031 Pesticides; Expansion of Crop Grouping Program...........................    2070-AJ28
3235        SAN No. 5050 Pesticide Agricultural Container Recycling Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 110)    2070-AJ29

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3236        SAN No. 5082 Regulations To Facilitate Compliance With the Federal Insecticide,           2070-AJ32
            Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act by Producers of Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs)..
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                  FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3237        SAN No. 2687 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals (Reg Plan Seq       2070-AC12
            No. 123)..............................................................................
3238        SAN No. 4596 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Products (Reg    2070-AD51
            Plan Seq No. 125).....................................................................
3239        SAN No. 3222 Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule...........................    2070-AC46
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                 FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3240        SAN No. 4027 Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees....................................    2070-AJ23
3241        SAN No. 4611 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Derived           2070-AD55
            Through Genetic Engineering From Sexually Compatible Plants...........................
3242        SAN No. 4612 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for PIPs That Act by        2070-AD56
            Primarily Affecting the Plant.........................................................
3243        SAN No. 4618 Revision of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions,     2020-AA44
            Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations....................
3244        SAN No. 3892 Pesticides; Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide            2070-AD14
            Products..............................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                 FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3245        SAN No. 4175 Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment Program.................................    2070-AD24
3246        SAN No. 2659 Pesticide Management and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containers and    2070-AB95
            Containment...........................................................................
3247        SAN No. 4170 Pesticides; Procedures for the Registration Review Program...............    2070-AD29
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                               TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3248        SAN No. 4876 Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP).................    2070-AC27
3249        SAN No. 5058 Nanoscale Materials Under TSCA...........................................    2070-AJ30
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                            TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3250        SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemptions From the Prohibitions           2070-AB20
            Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce.......................
3251        SAN No. 2563 Test Rule; Certain Chemicals on the ATSDR Priority List of Hazardous         2070-AB79
            Substances............................................................................
3252        SAN No. 3990 Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals (Reg    2070-AD16
            Plan Seq No. 107).....................................................................

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3253        SAN No. 4512 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Selected Flame Retardant Chemical           2070-AD48
            Substances for Use in Residential Upholstered Furniture...............................
3254        SAN No. 4878 TSCA Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins.....................    2070-AJ04
3255        SAN No. 2150.1 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemption Request from U.S. Maritime     2070-AJ05
            Administration (MARAD)................................................................
3256        SAN No. 4984 Clarification on Guidance for Activated Phosphors........................    2070-AJ21
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                              TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3257        SAN No. 3252 Lead Fishing Sinkers; Response to Citizens Petition and Proposed Ban.....    2070-AC21
3258        SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Amendments for Renovation, Repair, and          2070-AC83
            Painting (Reg Plan Seq No. 124).......................................................
3259        SAN No. 3495 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend           2070-AB27
            Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders.....................................................
3260        SAN No. 4983 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Mercury Switches in Motor Vehicles......    2070-AJ19
3261        SAN No. 2178 TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules...............    2070-AB08
3262        SAN No. 1139 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules.................    2070-AB11
3263        SAN No. 1923 Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals....................................    2070-AA58
3264        SAN No. 4176 Voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program........    2070-AD25
3265        SAN No. 4858 Notification of Chemical Exports under TSCA Section 12(b) (Reg Plan Seq      2070-AJ01
            No. 126)..............................................................................
3266        SAN No. 3493.1 Testing Agreement for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) (Reg Plan Seq No.      2070-AJ06
            127)..................................................................................
3267        SAN No. 3493.4 Testing Agreement for Diethanolamine...................................    2070-AJ09
3268        SAN No. 3493.5 Testing Agreement for Hydrogen Fluoride................................    2070-AJ10
3269        SAN No. 3493.7 Testing Agreement for Phthalic Anhydride...............................    2070-AJ11
3270        SAN No. 3493.6 Testing Agreement for Maleic Anhydride.................................    2070-AJ13
3271        SAN No. 4974 Significant New Use Rule, Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS)...............    2070-AJ18
3272        SAN No. 1923.1 Significant New Use Rule for Chloranil.................................    2070-AJ31
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                             TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3273        SAN No. 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions..............................    2070-AC51
3274        SAN No. 4376 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Bridges and Structures; Training,               2070-AC64
            Accreditation, and Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule.......................
3275        SAN No. 4597 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal of PCBs; Implementation Issues    2070-AD52
3276        SAN No. 4635 Amendment to the Premanufacture Notification Exemptions; Revisions of        2070-AD58
            Exemptions for Polymers...............................................................
3277        SAN No. 1976 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New           2070-AA59
            Chemical Substances...................................................................
3278        SAN No. 3493 Future Testing for Existing Chemicals (Overview Entry)...................    2070-AB94
3279        SAN No. 3487 Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)...............................    2070-AC76
3280        SAN No. 3882 Test Rule; Certain Metals................................................    2070-AD10
3281        SAN No. 4174 Testing Agreement for Certain Oxygenated Fuel Additives..................    2070-AD28
3282        SAN No. 4395 Test Rule; Multiple Substance Rule for the Testing of Developmental and      2070-AD44
            Reproductive Toxicity.................................................................
3283        SAN No. 3528 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs)........    2070-AC37
3284        SAN No. 4598 TSCA Policy Statement on Oversight of Transgenic Organisms (Including        2070-AD53
            Plants)...............................................................................
3285        SAN No. 4777 Lead-Based Paint; Amendments to the Requirements for Disclosure of Known     2070-AD64
            Lead-Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Target Housing........................
3286        SAN No. 3493.2 Testing Agreement for Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2).....................    2070-AJ07
3287        SAN No. 3493.3 Test Rule; Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs)..........................    2070-AJ08
3288        SAN No. 4975 Effects of Transfers of Ownership on Obligations Under Section 5 of TSCA.    2070-AJ15
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                             TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3289        SAN No. 4870 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Certain Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers      2070-AJ02
            (PBDEs)...............................................................................
3290        SAN No. 3301.2 TSCA Inventory Update Reporting Rule; Electronic Reporting.............    2070-AJ25
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                EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3291        SAN No. 4753 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Modification to the      2050-AF08
            Threshold Planning Quantity Methodology for the Extremely Hazardous Substances That
            are Solids in Solution................................................................
3292        SAN No. 2425.4 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Chromium, Antimony, Titanate From      2025-AA16
            the Metal Compound Categories Listed on the Toxics Release Inventory..................
3293        SAN No. 2425.3 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Acetonitrile From the Toxics           2025-AA19
            Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.............................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3294        SAN No. 4692 Addition of Toxicity Equivalency (TEQ) Reporting and Quantity Data for       2025-AA12
            Individual Members of the Dioxin and Dioxin-like Compounds Category Under EPCRA,
            Section 313...........................................................................
3295        SAN No. 4896 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Burden Reduction Rule (Reg Plan Seq       2025-AA14
            No. 134)..............................................................................
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                 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3296        SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Amendments and           2050-AE17
            Streamlining Rule.....................................................................
3297        SAN No. 4616 Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal      2025-AA11
            Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation.....................................
3298        SAN No. 2425.1 TRI; Response to Petition To Add Diisononyl Phthalate to the Toxics        2025-AA17
            Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals.............................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3299        SAN No. 4595 Rulemaking To Change Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Requirements    2025-AA10
            from Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes to North American Industrial
            Classification System (NAICS) Codes...................................................
3300        SAN No. 5054 Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Isophorone Diisocyanate...............    2050-AG32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                          RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3301        SAN No. 4470 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by          2050-AE81
            Commercial Electric Power Producers (Reg Plan Seq No. 99).............................
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                       RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3302        SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD).....................................    2050-AE34
3303        SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated             2050-AE51
            Industrial Wipes......................................................................
3304        SAN No. 4743 Land Disposal Restrictions: Modifying the Land Disposal Treatment            2050-AF12
            Standard for Radioactive Lead Solids and Hazardous Debris; Definition of
            Macroencapsulation....................................................................
3305        SAN No. 4834 Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of             2050-AG15
            Hazardous Waste (F019 Listing Amendment in Wastewater Treatment Sludges From Zinc
            Phosphating Processes in Automotive Assembly Plants)..................................
3306        SAN No. 4977 Expanding the Comparable Fuels Exclusion under RCRA (Reg Plan Seq No.        2050-AG24
            112)..................................................................................
3307        SAN No. 4670.1 Definition of Solid Wastes Revisions (Reg Plan Seq No. 113)............    2050-AG31
3308        SAN No. 5070 Revisions to Land Disposal Restrictions Treatment Standards and              2050-AG34
            Amendments to Recycling Requirements for Spent Petroleum Refining Hydrotreating and
            Hydrorefining Catalysts...............................................................
3309        SAN No. 4565 Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for the IBM Semiconductor                2090-AA29
            Manufacturing Facility in Hopewell Junction, New York.................................
3310        SAN No. 4828 RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members............................    2090-AA34
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                         RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3311        SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products         2050-AE23
            Containing Recovered Materials........................................................
3312        SAN No. 4411 Regulation of Oil-Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials From the             2050-AE78
            Petroleum Refining Industry Processed in a Gasification System To Produce Synthesis
            Gas...................................................................................
3313        SAN No. 3147.1 Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions-Standards and Procedures for            2050-AG20
            Electronic Manifests (Reg Plan Seq No. 128)...........................................
3314        SAN No. 5019 Criteria for Safe and Environmentally Protective Use of Granular Mine        2050-AG27
            Tailings..............................................................................
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                        RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3315        SAN No. 4469 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes--Non--Power           2050-AE83
            Producers and Minefilling.............................................................
3316        SAN No. 4735 RCRA Smarter Waste Reporting.............................................    2050-AF01
3317        SAN No. 4701 E-Cycling Pilot Project for Region 3 States (ECOS); Streamlining RCRA        2003-AA00
            Regulations To Encourage Reuse, Recycling, and Recovery of Electronic Equipment.......
3318        SAN No. 4606 Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste for Recovery        2050-AE93
            Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development......................
3319        SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision).......................    2050-AC71
3320        SAN No. 4778 Revisions of the Lead-Acid Battery Export Notification and Consent           2050-AF06
            Requirements..........................................................................
3321        SAN No. 4920 Rulemaking To Streamline Laboratory Waste Management in Academic and         2050-AG18
            Research Laboratories.................................................................
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                        RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3322        SAN No. 4230 Revisions to Solid Waste Landfill Criteria--Leachate Recirculation on        2050-AE67
            Alternative Liners....................................................................
3323        SAN No. 4092 Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous Waste            2050-AE52
            Regulations...........................................................................
3324        SAN No. 4651 Increase Metals Reclamation from F006 Waste Streams......................    2050-AE97
3325        SAN No. 4670 Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule....................    2050-AE98

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3326        SAN No. 4815.1 Extension of Site-Specific Regulations for NE Labs XL Project..........    2001-AA01
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                                  OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3327        SAN No. 2634.2 Revisions to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)      2050-AG16
            Rule, 40 CFR Part 112 (Reg Plan Seq No. 111)..........................................
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                                    OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3328        SAN No. 2634.3 Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure    2050-AG23
            (SPCC) Requirements--Amendments (Reg Plan Seq No. 129)................................
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            COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3329        SAN No. 3439 National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed    2050-AD75
            and Final Rules.......................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


             COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3330        SAN No. 4177 Revise 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart O: Cooperative Agreements and Superfund        2050-AE62
            State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions........................................
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             COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3331        SAN No. 4737 Correction of Errors and Adjustment of CERCLA Reportable Quantities......    2050-AF03
3332        SAN No. 4971 National Contingency Plan Revisions to Align With the National Response      2050-AG22
            Plan..................................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


             COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3333        SAN No. 3423 Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates and Carbamate-Related         2050-AE12
            Hazardous Waste Streams; Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Inorganic Chemical
            Manufacturing Process Waste (K178)....................................................
3334        SAN No. 4736 Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NOx.......    2050-AF02
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                                   CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3335        SAN No. 4357 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces-        2040-AD39
            Phase II..............................................................................
3336        SAN No. 3999 NPDES Permit Requirements for Municipal Sanitary and Combined Sewer          2040-AD02
            Collection Systems, Municipal Satellite Collection Systems, Sanitary Sewer Overflows,
            and Peak Excess Flow Treatment Facilities.............................................
3337        SAN No. 3663.1 Availability of and Procedures for Removal Credits.....................    2040-AE88
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                                     CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3338        SAN No. 4540 Test Procedures: New and Updated Test Procedures for the Analysis of         2040-AD71
            Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act......................
3339        SAN No. 4690 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements for      2040-AD87
            Peak Wet Weather Discharges from Publicly Owned Treatment Work Treatment Plants
            Serving Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems Policy (Reg Plan Seq No. 130)...............
3340        SAN No. 4950 Test Procedures for the Analysis of E. coli, Enterococci, Fecal              2040-AE68
            Coliforms, and Salmonella Under the Clean Water Act...................................
3341        SAN No. 4965 2006 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan....................................    2040-AE76
3342        SAN No. 4995 Rulemaking on Direct Application of Pesticides to Waters of the United       2040-AE79
            States in Compliance with FIFRA.......................................................
3343        SAN No. 4996 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 131)........    2040-AE80
3344        SAN No. 5040 Water Transfers Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 132)..............................    2040-AE86
3345        SAN No. 5098 Implementation Guidance for Mercury Water Quality Criteria (Reg Plan Seq     2040-AE87
            No. 133)..............................................................................
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                                    CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3346        SAN No. 4526 Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution             2050-AE87
            Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing Requirements.....................
3347        SAN No. 4370 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard        2040-AD49
            Point Source Category, Dissolving Kraft and Dissolving Sulfite Subcategories (Phase
            III)..................................................................................
3348        SAN No. 3702 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water       2040-AC75
            Act...................................................................................
3349        SAN No. 3714 Test Procedures: Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures            2040-AC92
            Approved for Clean Water Act Compliance Monitoring....................................
3350        SAN No. 3713 Test Procedures: Performance-Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures      2040-AC93
            and Guidance for Clean Water Act Test Procedures......................................
3351        SAN No. 4049 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted     2040-AD09
            Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under the Clean Water Act............................
3352        SAN No. 3786 NPDES Applications Revisions.............................................    2040-AC84
3353        SAN No. 4746 Regulations for Gray and Black Water Discharges from Cruise Ships            2040-AD89
            Operating in Certain Alaskan Waters...................................................
3354        SAN No. 4822 Effluent Guidelines and Standards: Recodification of Various Effluent        2040-AE61
            Guidelines............................................................................
3355        SAN No. 4948 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Airport Deicing            2040-AE69
            Operations............................................................................
3356        SAN No. 4949 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Drinking Water Supply      2040-AE74
            and Treatment.........................................................................
3357        SAN No. 4967 New/Revised Ambient Water Quality Criteria (AWQC) for Recreational Waters    2040-AE77
3358        SAN No. 4980 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Chlorine and               2040-AE82
            Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Manufacturing Process.........................................
3359        SAN No. 5064 2008 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan....................................    2040-AE89
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                                    CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3360        SAN No. 4543 Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact from Cooling Water Intake            2040-AD70
            Structures at Existing Facilities Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, Phase 3
3361        SAN No. 4979 Amendments to NPDES Regulations for Storm Water Discharges from Oil/Gas      2040-AE81
            Exploration, Production, Processing, or Treatment Operations, or Transmission
            Facilities............................................................................
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                               SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3362        SAN No. 4745 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3..............................    2040-AD99
3363        SAN No. 4821 Drinking Water: Regulatory Determinations Regarding Contaminants on the      2040-AE60
            Second Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List......................................
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                                SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3364        SAN No. 4770 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems       2040-AD93
            Revisions.............................................................................
3365        SAN No. 4981 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Short-      2040-AE83
            Term Regulatory Revisions and Clarifications..........................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3366        SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon.......................    2040-AA94
3367        SAN No. 3238 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Aldicarb....................    2040-AC13
3368        SAN No. 4404 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWR): Methyl Tertiary       2040-AD54
            Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Technical Corrections to the NSDWR.............................
3369        SAN No. 4775 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total          2040-AD94
            Coliform Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Additional Distribution System
            Requirements..........................................................................
3370        SAN No. 4236 Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs..................    2040-AD40
3371        SAN No. 4966 Drinking Water Regulations for Aircraft Public Water System..............    2040-AE84
3372        SAN No. 5066 Second 6-Year Review of Existing National Primary Drinking Water             2040-AE90
            Regulations...........................................................................
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                                SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3373        SAN No. 2340 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Ground Water Rule...........    2040-AA97
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                                  SHORE PROTECTION ACT (SPA)--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3374        SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations........................    2040-AB85
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


General



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3003. PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT 
AND ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ABROAD OF EPA ACTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to amend its 
procedures for implementing the requirements of the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The proposed rule would also 
include minor, technical amendments to the Agency's procedures for 
implementing Executive Order 12114, ``Environmental Effects Abroad of 
Major Federal Actions.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4292;

Agency Contact: Robert Hargrove, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-7157
Fax: 202 564-0070
Email: [email protected]

Jaime Loichinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0276
Fax: 202 564-0070
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2020-AA42
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3004. REVISIONS TO ACQUISITION REGULATION CONCERNING CONFLICT OF 
INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to revise the Agency's conflict 
of interest (COI) acquisition regulations. The specific revisions 
involve more stringent requirements for submission of relevant 
information from Agency contractors and potential contractors regarding 
their relationships with parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, 
and sister companies. Current Agency regulations do not require the 
submission of this level of information. Receipt and evaluation of this 
information is critical in order for the Agency to decide whether or 
not COI situations exist and how they are to be handled. This revised 
rule will also codify several COI clauses that have been developed 
since the issuance of the previous rule in 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4319;

Sectors Affected: 5413 Architectural, Engineering and Related Services; 
54162 Environmental Consulting Services; 5416 Management, Scientific 
and Technical Consulting Services; 5417 Scientific Research and 
Development Services; 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services

Agency Contact: Daniel Humphries, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4377
Fax: 202 565-2552
Email: [email protected]

Cal McWhirter, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and 
Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4379
Fax: 202 565-2552
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2030-AA67
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3005. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT 
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION ACCESS FOR CONTRACTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 Sec 205 (c); 63 Stat. 390, as amended; 40 
USC 486 (c); 41 USC 418b

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1552; 48 CFR 1535

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current security requirements for Toxic Substances Contract 
Act Confidential Business Information (TSCA CBI) access for contractors 
are implemented in three Environmental Protection Agency contract 
clauses, 1552.235-75, 1552.235-76, and 1552.235-78. Security 
requirements for the Government and contractors have been updated in a 
2003 TSCA CBI Protection Manual. This rulemaking will implement the new 
TSCA CBI requirements into the three EPAAR clauses cited above.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4904;

Agency Contact: Linda Clement, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4356
Fax: 202 565-2552
Email: [email protected]

Harry Lewis, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and 
Resources Management, 7407, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8642
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2030-AA88
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3006. AWARD TERM CONTRACTING

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 41 USC 418(b); 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as 
amended

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CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1516; 48 CFR 1552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to add guidance on the use 
of award-term contracts. The guidance is necessary for contracting 
officers seeking to include award-term provisions in contracts. This 
guidance will establish a solicitation provision and contract clause in 
the EPAAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4903;

Agency Contact: Ed Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2030-AA89
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3007. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR CONTRACT DELIVERABLES (SECTION 508)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 41 USC 418(b)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1511; 48 CFR 1552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the Environmental Protection Agency 
Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to require contractors to identify 
applicable accessibility (508) standards in contract deliverables.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4931;

Agency Contact: Ed Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4376
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2030-AA90
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


General



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3008. INCORPORATION OF CLASS DEVIATIONS INTO EPAAR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1537; 48 CFR 1552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency has approved a number of class deviations (e.g., 
changes to reporting requirements and monthly progress reports) to the 
EPAAR since its promulgation in April 1994. This proposed rule would 
incorporate most of the class deviations to the EPAAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3580;

Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4368
Fax: 202 565-2475
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2030-AA37
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3009. UTILIZATION OF SMALL, MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN 
PROCUREMENT UNDER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 101-507; PL 102-389; PL 101-549; 42 USC 9605(f); PL 
100-590; EO 12432; EO 12138; EO 11625

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation will codify revisions to the Agency's program 
for the utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises 
in procurements under assistance agreements (i.e., grants and 
cooperative agreements awarded by EPA as well as grants and cooperative 
agreements awarded by other agencies under interagency agreements with 
EPA). The revisions are necessary to ensure consistency with the 
Supreme Court's decision in Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena, 115 
S.Ct. 2097 (1995), and were identified as part of the Clinton 
Administration's review of affirmative action programs. They include: 
(1) Placing greater emphasis on requiring assistance agreement 
recipients to submit documentation supporting proposed fair share 
procurement objectives for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and 
Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) based on the availability of 
qualified MBEs and WBEs in the relevant geographic market; (2) 
authorizing or requiring recipients and their prime contractors to take 
reasonable race/gender-conscious measures (e.g., bidding credits) in 
the event that race/gender-neutral efforts prove inadequate to meet 
fair share objectives; and (3) administering statutory MBE/WBE 
objectives as a national goal, allowing smaller or larger fair share 
objectives for particular grants or cooperative agreements based on the 
availability standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/03                    68 FR 43824
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

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Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4056;

Agency Contact: Kimberly Patrick, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1230, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-5386
Fax: 202 501-0139
Email: [email protected]

Jeanette Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement 
and Compliance Assurance, 1230A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4100
Fax: 202 501-0756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2020-AA39
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3010. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF 2 CFR PART 180

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; sec 2455, PL 
103-355, 108 Stat 3327 (31 USC 6101 note); EO 11738 (3 CFR 1973 comp, p 
799); EO 12549 (3 CFR 1986 comp, p 189); EO 12689 (3 CFR 1989 comp, p 
235)

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 1532

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 2007.

Abstract: OMB has been working with the Interagency Suspension and 
Debarment Committee (ISDC) on a streamlining initiative to make the 
rules on nonprocurement suspension and debarment easier to find and 
use. This EPA rule is the final step of four in which it adopts 2 CFR 
Part 180 with appropriate agency specific information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5092

Agency Contact: Suzanne Hersh, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Administration and Resources Management, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5374
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2030-AA94
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3011. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR NASA WHITE SANDS TEST 
FACILITY ELECTRONIC REPORTING IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES I-II)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: Safe Drinking Water Act; 42 USC 300f to 300J-26; Solid 
Waste Disposal Act; 42 USC 6901 to 6992k

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered 
into an XL (eXcellence and Leadership) Final Project Agreement (FPA) 
with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) White 
Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las Cruces, NM to implement a project 
that would modify reporting requirements under the Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Safe Drinking Water Act 
(SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Clean Air Act (CAA). The purpose 
of this NASA WSTF Electronic Reporting site-specific rule is to enable 
the NASA WSTF to electronically submit compliance reports and permit 
information to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) in lieu of 
submitting paper reports. The rule will set forth guidelines to ensure 
that the information submitted by NASA WSTF to NMED is accurate by 
outlining procedures for data authentication, use of electronic 
signature and encryption processes. This rule will address Phases I and 
II of the project covering reporting requirements under RCRA and the 
SDWA. A second and subsequent rule will address Phases III-VI of the 
project covering additional reporting requirements under the CWA and 
CAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/01                    66 FR 55050
NPRM Comment Period End         11/30/01
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4536;

Agency Contact: Kristina Heinemann, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2183
Fax: 202 566-2220
Email: [email protected]

Gerald Filbin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the 
Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2182
Fax: 202 566-2211
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2090-AA27
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


General



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3012. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2005; 15 USC 2601 et seq; 21 USC 346; 33 USC 
1251 et seq; 33 USC 1414; 42 USC 11001 et seq; 42 USC 300(f) et seq; 42 
USC 4912; 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et seq; 5 
USC 552; 7 USC 136 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2; 40 CFR 57; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 145; 
40 CFR 233; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 281; 40 CFR 350; 
40 CFR 403; 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 31, 2000, Proposed rule to 
eliminate the special treatment of CBI substantiations.

Abstract: EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, provide 
procedures for handling and disclosing information claimed as 
confidential business

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information (CBI). Although the current regulations have succeeded in 
protecting CBI, changes in Agency workload, practice, and statutory 
authority have made it difficult to handle CBI activities as 
expeditiously as desired. EPA is examining its CBI regulations to 
determine whether changes are needed to make them more efficient and 
effective. Provision 40 CFR 2.205(c), which automatically protects CBI 
substantiations claimed as confidential, is being examined individually 
and as part of the CBI regulations as a whole.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 1                          11/23/94                    59 FR 60446
NPRM 2                          10/25/99                    64 FR 57421
NPRM 3                          12/21/99                    64 FR 71366
NPRM 4                          08/30/00                    65 FR 52684
ANPRM                           12/21/00                    65 FR 80394
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3240; EPA publication information: NPRM 
1-Withdrawn 12/21/2000, 65 FR 80395;

Agency Contact: Sara Hisel-McCoy, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1649
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: [email protected]

Joe Sierra, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental 
Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1683
Fax: 202 566-1639
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2025-AA02
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


General



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3013. IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RESEARCH SCIENTISTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 18

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             04/04/06                    71 FR 16699

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Kantrowitz
Phone: 202 564-4317
Fax: 202 564-1887
Email: [email protected]

John T. Obrien
Phone: 202 564-7876
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2030-AA91
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3014. SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION FINANCING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1532; 40 CFR 1552

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/13/06                    71 FR 12660
Final Action                    06/05/06                    71 FR 32282

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Kantrowitz
Phone: 202 564-4317
Fax: 202 564-1887
Email: [email protected]

Tiffany Schermerhorn
Phone: 202 564-9902
Fax: 202 564-1887
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2030-AA92
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3015. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE NASA WHITE SANDS TEST 
FACILITY IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES III-VI)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/25/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Adam Levitan
Phone: 202 566-1466
Fax: 202 566-2210
Email: [email protected]

Gerald Filbin
Phone: 202 566-2182
Fax: 202 566-2211
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2090-AA35
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                     Prerule Stage


Clean Air Act (CAA)



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3016. [bull] RISK AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW PHASE II

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: CAA Sections 112(f)(2), 112(d)(6)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is required to evaluate the risk remaining at facilities 
8 years after they are required to comply with MACT air-toxic emission 
standards according to Section 112 (f)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). 
EPA is also required to review and revise the MACT standards if needed 
every 8 years with regard to practices,

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processes and control technologies according to Section 112(d)(6) of 
the CAA. EPA will combine the remaining MACT source categories 
requiring residual risk and technology reviews into several groups to 
enable us to more closely meet statutory dates, raise and resolve 
programmatic issues in one action, minimize resources by using 
available data and focusing on high risk sources, and provide 
consistent review and analysis. We will use available data including 
emissions from the most recent 2002 national emission inventory (NEI) 
and augment it with available site-specific data. We will focus this 
action on 33 MACT standards with compliance dates of 2002 and earlier 
and will model each MACT source category to obtain inhalation risks, 
including cancer risk and incidence, population cancer risk, and non-
cancer effects (chronic and acute). We will follow the Benzene Policy 
to identify the source categories as low risk, acceptable risk, or 
unacceptable risk. We then plan to publish the emissions data and risk 
results in an ANPRM before the end of the 2006 calendar year and 
solicit public comments and corrections, including better source data. 
We will then remodel the categories based on the updated data. EPA will 
then set aside low-risk source categories and persistent bio-
accumulative (PB) source categories. The PB source categories require 
multi-pathway analysis and will be addressed on a slower track. EPA 
will then focus on the remaining categories, evaluating the 
effectiveness and cost of additional risk reduction options and making 
acceptability and ample-margin-of-safety determinations. We intend to 
propose an NPRM in the spring of 2007, address public comments, and 
promulgate the final action in spring of 2008 on the first group of 
MACT categories. Where additional controls are identified, standards 
would be developed that include technology, work practice, or 
performance standards as amendments to the existing MACT standards. For 
source categories where additional standards are needed to provide an 
ample margin of safety, a low risk exemption would be provided and EPA 
would use an analysis to identify low risk source characteristics that 
would exempt a portion of the source category from additional 
requirements. Site-specific risk assessments could also be used to show 
low risk. A total facility low risk determination (TFLRD) will be 
presented as a voluntary approach where a facility can perform a site 
specific risk assessment to determine if it is low risk. Low risk 
facilities would satisfy all of their residual risk requirements by 
demonstrating compliance with the TFLRD approach.
 The 33 MACT source categories are listed below.
1. Chromium Electroplating
2. Polymers & Resins II
3. Secondary Lead Smelters
4. Petroleum Refineries
5. Aerospace
6. Marine Vessels
7. Wood Furniture
8. Shipbuilding
9. Printing & Publishing
10. Off-site Waste Treatment
11. Polymers & Resins I
12. Polymers & Resins IV
13. Primary Aluminum
14. Pulp & Paper MACT I and III
15. Pharmaceuticals
16. Flexible Polyurethane Foam
17. Ferroalloys
18. Polyether Polyols
19. Mineral Wool
20. Primary Lead Smelting
21. Phosphoric Acid
22. Phosphate Fertilizers
23. Wool Fiberglass
24. Portland Cement
25. Oil & Natural Gas
26. Natural Gas Transmission
27. Steel Pickling
28. GMACT I Acetal Resins
29. GMACT II Acrylic/Modacrylic fibers
30. GMACT III Hydrogen Fluoride
31. GMACT IV Polycarbonates
32. POTW
33. Secondary Aluminum

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/06
NPRM                            06/00/07
Final Rule                      06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5093;

Sectors Affected: 3364 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing; 3313 
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing; 32731 Cement 
Manufacturing; 3341 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing; 
32411 Petroleum Refineries; 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and 
Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum); 22132 Sewage 
Treatment Facilities

Agency Contact: Paula Hirtz, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E143-01, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-2618
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Ken Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN85

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Clean Air Act (CAA)



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3017. AMENDMENT TO SUBPARTS H AND I FOR EMISSIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES OTHER 
THAN RADON FROM DOE FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 95-95; CAAA 112(g) or (q)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Subparts H and I of 40 CFR 61 establish standards under the 
Clean Air Act for emissions of radionuclides other than radon from 
Department of Energy (DOE) and other non-DOE federal facilities. Under 
subparts H and I, regulated entities currently determine compliance 
with the emission standards by utilizing the approved computer models 
CAP88 and AIRDOS-PC or any other procedures for which EPA has granted 
prior approval. Since promulgation of subparts H and I, EPA has 
developed an additional model, GENII-NESHAPS, which is suitable for 
regulated entities to use to determine compliance, in addition to the 
currently approved models mentioned above. The model was developed to 
incorporate the internal dosimetry models recommended by the 
International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the 
radiological risk estimating procedures of Federal Guidance Report 13 
into updated versions of existing environmental pathway analysis 
models. The model was developed under the direction of OAR's Office of 
Radiation and Indoor Air, in consultation with OAR's Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS). Also, GENII-NESHAPS has 
undergone Science Advisory Board (SAB) review. In this direct final 
rule, EPA is updating subparts H and I to include GENII-NESHAPS as an 
approved compliance model.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4768;

Agency Contact: Behram Shroff, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9707
Fax: 202 343-9707
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK81
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3018. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON 
MONOXIDE

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

RIN: 2060-AI43
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3019. EVALUATION OF UPDATED TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF 
GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL ADDITIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA 211

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: All gasoline must contain additives to control the formation 
of deposits in the fuel supply system and engine of motor vehicles. If 
uncontrolled, such deposits can result in a significant increase in 
motor vehicle emissions. This action will propose that updated test 
procedures be adopted for the certification of gasoline deposit control 
additives regarding their ability to control fuel injector and intake 
valve deposits. The adoption of the updated procedures will ensure that 
the gasoline deposit control program continues to ensure an adequate 
level of deposit control, thereby preventing an increase in motor 
vehicle emissions. The updated test procedures require less time to 
perform and are less costly. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed 
procedures will reduce the burden on industry of complying with the 
gasoline deposit control program. This proposed action will not impact 
small businesses, or State, local, or tribal governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4531;

Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4227
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AJ61
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3020. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 (WATER-BASED COATINGS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001, -.

Abstract: The determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) 
content of a surface coating by reference Method 24 involves 
determination of its water content and calculation of its VOC content 
as the difference of the two measurements (volatile content minus water 
content). Method 24 is inherently less precise for water-based coatings 
than it is for solvent-based coatings and the imprecision increases as 
water content increases. This action will amend Method 24 by adding a 
direct measurement procedure for measuring VOC content of water-based 
coatings, thereby improving the method's precision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07
Final Action                    06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3649;

Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1064
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7774
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AF72

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3021. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP IV POLYMERS AND 
RESINS-AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.480-63.506 (Revision); 40 CFR 63.1310-63.1335 
(Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: During the development of the National Emission Standard for 
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for elastomers (Group I polymers and 
resins) and thermoplastics (Group IV polymers and resins) (RINs 2060-
AD56 and 2060-AE37), many of the provisions contained in the Hazardous 
Organic NESHAP (HON) were referenced directly by these polymers and 
resins regulations due to similarities in processes, emission 
characteristics, and control technologies. On January 17, 1997, the EPA 
promulgated changes to the HON to remove ambiguity, to clearly convey 
EPA intent, and to make the rule easier to understand and implement in 
response to industry petitions. It is necessary to make parallel 
changes to the polymers and resins NESHAP; otherwise inconsistencies 
will exist for NESHAPs regulating similar source categories. An ANPRM 
was published in the Federal Register on 11/25/96 (61 FR 59849), to 
explain the nature of changes planned. Subsequently, six litigants have 
petitioned for review of the elastomers and thermoplastics regulations. 
Four companies have petitioned EPA to reconsider specific provisions in 
the thermoplastics regulation. Revisions will be proposed to parallel 
HON changes and to resolve petitioners' issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/25/96                    61 FR 59849
Direct Final-Pet Jud Rev        03/09/99                    64 FR 11536
NPRM-Pet Jud Rev                03/09/99                    64 FR 11555
Direct Final-Comp Ext           05/07/99                    64 FR 24511
Direct Final-Pet Rec Equip Leaks06/08/99                    64 FR 30406
NPRM 2                          06/08/99                    64 FR 30453
NPRM 3                          06/08/99                    64 FR 30456
Direct Final-Stay Notice        06/30/99                    64 FR 35023
NPRM-Stay Notice                06/30/99                    64 FR 35107
Direct Final00                  08/29/00                    65 FR 52319
NPRM00                          08/29/00                    65 FR 52392
Direct Final 4                  10/26/00                    65 FR 64161
Final Action01                  02/23/01                    66 FR 11233
Direct Final Comp.              02/26/01                    66 FR 11543
NPRM Compliance01               02/26/01                     66 FR 1550
Final 1                         07/16/01                    66 FR 36924
Final 2                         08/06/01                    66 FR 40903
NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3939; EPA publication information: 
ANPRM-Petitions for Jud. Rev-Dow, UCC, Exxon)

Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




3022. PETITION TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT: 4,4'-METHYLENE 
DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate 188 compounds that 
are listed as air toxics, also known as hazardous air pollutants. Air 
toxics are those pollutants known, or suspected, to cause cancer and 
other human health problems. The law allows EPA to consider petitions 
to modify the list, by adding or removing substances. Individuals 
seeking to remove a substance must demonstrate that there are adequate 
data to determine that emissions, outdoor concentrations, 
bioaccumulation, or atmospheric deposition of the substance may not 
reasonably be anticipated to damage human health or the environment. 
The Agency received a petition to remove 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl 
Diisocyanate (MDI) from the American Chemistry Council on December 26, 
2002. Once EPA receives a petition, it conducts two reviews: A 
completeness review, to determine whether there is sufficient 
information on which to base a decision; and a technical review, to 
evaluate the merits of the petition. The EPA also requests and 
considers information from the public. After a comprehensive technical 
review of both the petition and the information received from the 
public to determine whether the petition satisfies the requirements of 
the CAA, the review team is required to make a recommendation to the 
Administrator on whether to grant the petition. If the Administrator 
decides to grant a petition, a proposed rule is published in the 
Federal Register which proposes a modification of the HAP list and 
presents the reasoning for doing so. The proposed rule is open to 
public comment and public hearing and all additional substantive 
information received during the public's involvement is evaluated prior 
to the decision on the issuance of a final rule. However, if the 
Administrator decides to deny a petition, a notice setting forth an 
explanation of the reasons for denial is published instead. A notice of 
denial constitutes final Agency action of nationwide scope and 
applicability, and is subject to judicial review as provided in the 
CAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Complete Petition     05/26/05                    70 FR 30407
NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4782;

Agency Contact: Ken Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________




3023. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511b

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendments to the consumer products rule are being proposed 
to clarify and correct the rule. There are no new categories being 
regulated nor are any limits being lowered. Several definitions are 
being updated to provide more clarity. The variance process is being 
streamlined. A correction is being made to the address for Region 3.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4309;

Sectors Affected: 32599 All Other Chemical Product Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5460
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




3024. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR 
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES: N-PROPYL BROMIDE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 - 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would list whether n-propylbromide (nPB) is an 
acceptable substitute for class I and class II ozone depleting 
substances used as solvents for general metals, precision, and 
electronics cleaning, as well as in aerosol solvent and adhesives end 
uses. This could provide another alternative to solvents with higher 
ozone depletion potential that industry is interested in using. 
Provisions in this rule could include specific conditions on the use of 
nPB as a solvent, such as limiting the specific applications in which 
it may be used to those with low emissions and requiring exposure 
limits consistent with industry practices. Any conditions would be for 
the purpose of ensuring that nPB is used in a manner that is safe and 
environmentally protective. OSHA does not currently regulate nPB. If 
EPA establishes any use conditions in a final rule, we would revise our 
ruling to adopt whatever OSHA requires if OSHA later regulates the use 
of nPB.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/03                    68 FR 33283
NPRM Correction                 10/02/03                    68 FR 56809
Supplemental NPRM               02/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4599; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2003/June/Day-03/a13254.htm; 
Split from RIN 2060-AJ58. The previous ANPRM was under SAN No. 3525.; 
EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0064

Sectors Affected: 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 
332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related 
Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal 
Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 32615 
Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov\ozone\title6

Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9163
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9464
Fax: 202 343-2342
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________




3025. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS PARAMETER MONITORING 
SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC7412(b)(5) et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Subpart SS; 40 CFR 63.8; 40 CFR 60 Appendix B; 
40 CFR 60 Appendix F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The PS-17 and QA Procedure 4 would apply to continuous 
parameter monitoring systems (CPMS) that are required under an 
applicable subpart to parts 60, 61, or 63. Therefore, this rulemaking 
would not require the installation or operation of additional CPMS. The 
specific types of CPMS covered by the proposed PS-17 and QA Procedure 4 
are those that are used to measure and record temperature, pressure, 
liquid flow rate, gas flow rate, mass flow rate, pH, or conductivity on 
a continuous basis. The proposed PS-17 establishes procedures and other 
requirements that will help to ensure that CPMS are properly selected, 
installed, and placed into operation. The proposed QA Procedure 4 
specifies procedures that will help to ensure that CPMS provide quality 
data on an ongoing basis. The proposed amendments to QA Procedure 1, of 
40 CFR 60, appendix F, add provisions to address CEMS that are used to 
monitor multiple pollutants and are subject to PS-9 or PS-15. The 
amendments to 40 CFR 63, subpart A, ensure consistency among the 
proposed PS-17, QA Procedure 4, and the General Provisions to part 63. 
The amendments to section 63.996(c) of 40 CFR 63, subpart SS, ensure 
consistency among PS-17, QA Procedure 4, and the monitoring 
requirements of subpart SS.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4584;

Sectors Affected: 31-33 Manufacturing; 21 Mining; 486 Pipeline 
Transportation; 562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators; 562212 
Solid Waste Landfill; 22 Utilities

Agency Contact: Michael Ciolek, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4921
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5635
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AJ86
_______________________________________________________________________




3026. PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR FUELS: CRITERIA FOR SELF-
QUALIFYING ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS; DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL STATISTICAL 
QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Transportation fuels (like gasoline and diesel fuel) are 
regulated by EPA under the Clean Air Act to control the emissions that 
result when they are burned in engines, and also to protect engines' 
emission control equipment. Fuels regulations require measurement of 
various of the fuels' properties, and prescribe ``designated'' 
analytical methods for that purpose. This regulation is intended to 
provide a way for regulated parties to self-qualify alternatives to the 
designated measurement methods that may be cheaper, quicker, simpler, 
more amenable to automation, or otherwise preferable. The regulation 
will also prescribe a minimum level of statistical quality control for 
all fuels test methods, designated or alternative. The regulations 
should quicken the adoption of new measurement technologies by removing 
the need for multiple method-specific rule-makings, but to do so in a 
way that will not degrade the performance of the overall measurement 
system. Introduction of statistical quality control for all methods 
should improve measurement precision and accuracy in actual practice 
across all methods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4633;

Sectors Affected: 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products 
Manufacturing; 54199 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical 
Services; 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; 42271 
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals; 48691 Pipeline Transportation of 
Refined

Agency Contact: John Holley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9305
Fax: 202 233-9557
Email: [email protected]

Joe Sopata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9034
Fax: 202 565-2085
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK03
_______________________________________________________________________




3027. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW LOCOMOTIVES AND NEW MARINE DIESEL 
ENGINES LESS THAN 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER

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

RIN: 2060-AM06
_______________________________________________________________________




3028. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTION 608 
LEAK REPAIR REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes and amendments to the 
refrigerant leak repair regulations (40 CFR 82, subpart F) promulgated 
under section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The goal of the regulations is 
to protect the stratospheric ozone layer by promulgating regulations 
that reduce the use and emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants to 
the lowest achievable level. This proposal will clarify the leak repair 
regulations by requiring that owners and operators of comfort cooling, 
commercial refrigeration, and industrial process refrigeration 
appliances that have ozone-depleting charges greater than 50 pounds 
calculate leak rates, verify all repairs, and document repair efforts. 
This rulemaking will provide further clarity by adding definitions and 
discussing compliance scenarios.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4856;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608

Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 565-2155
Email: [email protected]

Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205-
J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9126
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM09

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3029. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--ETHYLENE OXIDE HOSPITAL 
STERILIZATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, Consent decree.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Consent decree.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires that EPA list area source 
categories that contribute to the emissions of 30 listed urban HAPs, 
and that are, or will be, subject to standards under section 112 of the 
Act. Sterilization processes use ethylene oxide which is one of the 30 
listed HAPs. Hospital sterilization, a listed area source category, is 
a major contributor of ethylene oxide emissions in urban areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/06/06                    71 FR 64907
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4859;

Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM14
_______________________________________________________________________




3030. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AND 
EQUIPMENT

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

RIN: 2060-AM34
_______________________________________________________________________




3031. AREA SOURCE NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR 
POLLUTANTS (NESHAP) FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL 
BOILERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007, Court's decision calls for EPA to 
issue standards for categories of area sources under 112(c)(6) by 
December 15, 2007.

Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory 
requirements for EPA's stationary source air toxics program. Section 
112(k) requires development of standards for area sources which account 
for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban 
hazardous pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics 
Strategy. These area source standards can require control levels which 
are equivalent to either maximum achievable control technology (MACT) 
or generally available control technology (GACT). The Integrated Air 
Toxics Strategy lists industrial boilers and commercial/institutional 
boilers as area source categories. Both industrial boilers and 
institutional/commercial boilers are on the list of section 112(c)(6) 
source categories.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4884;

Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM44
_______________________________________________________________________




3032. FLEXIBLE AIR PERMIT RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title V

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is conducting a flexible permits rulemaking based on what 
it has learned from its field experiences. The term ``flexible permit'' 
is used to describe air permits with conditions designed to reduce the 
administrative ``friction''--costs, time, delay, uncertainty, and risk-
-experienced by sources and permitting authorities when implementing a 
permit or making changes under the permit. This is typically 
accomplished by authorizing a source to make certain types of changes 
(e.g., additional equipment and/or modifications to a source's method 
of operation, equipment, raw materials, emission factors, or monitoring 
parameters) without requiring further review and/or approval provided 
the source meets specific criteria outlined in its permit. While the 
chosen solution will depend on individual State permitting rules and 
requirements, such techniques typically include descriptions of changes 
or categories of changes authorized to occur under the approved permit 
terms, one or more emissions caps to safeguard NAAQS and/or to assure 
certain requirements are not applicable, procedures for testing 
pollution control device performance and updating emissions factors or 
parameter values without requiring the permit to be amended or re-
opened, streamlining of redundant requirements by applying the most 
stringent applicable requirement, and provisions to encourage pollution 
prevention. Flexible permitting has the potential to benefit a wide 
variety of types of facilities that are regulated under the CAA's Title 
V operating permits program. Among the benefits flexible permits are 
anticipated to provide are: Improved knowledge of a facility's 
emissions for the entire site; improved public understanding of a 
facility's

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activities over an extended period of time; increased certainty and 
flexibility to make changes in response to the market; and no less 
environmental protection (i.e., often more occurs from the use of 
emissions caps and the increased use of pollution prevention 
practices).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4885

Agency Contact: Mike Trutna, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C304-03, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5345
Fax: 919 541-4028
Email: [email protected]

Stacey Coburn, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
6103A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-2569
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM45
_______________________________________________________________________




3033. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; REFRIGERANT RECYCLING; 
CERTIFICATION OF RECOVERY AND RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR 
USE WITH SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 00 CFR 00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the rule on refrigerant recycling 
equipment intended for use with Substitute Refrigerants. This amendment 
would clarify how the requirements of Clean Air Act section 608 extend 
to refrigerant recovery and/or recycling equipment intended for use 
with substitutes for CFC and HCFC refrigerants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4916;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608

Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 565-2155
Email: [email protected]

Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205-
J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9126
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM49
_______________________________________________________________________




3034. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--CLAY CERAMICS INDUSTRY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory 
requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. 
Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area source 
categories which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas 
of the 33 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated 
Urban Air Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require 
control levels which are equivalent to either maximum achievable 
control technology (MACT) or generally available control technology 
(GACT), as defined in section 112.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4906;

Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, D 243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5435
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM53
_______________________________________________________________________




3035. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: MODIFICATIONS TO THE TECHNICIAN 
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 608 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is amending appendix D to subpart F of 40 CFR 82-
Standards for Becoming a Certifying Program for Technicians. The 
Refrigerant Recycling Regulations governing standards for certifying 
programs for technicians were promulgated under section 608 of the 
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (May 1994; 59 FR 28660). These 
regulations were amended in November 9, 1994 (59 FR 559120), to clarify 
the scope of the technician certification requirements and to provide a 
limited exemption from certification requirements for apprentices. 
Today's amendment to the regulation will provide specific requirements 
for programs applying to become certifying organizations, will specify 
reporting and recordkeeping requirements in order to enhance 
implementation of the program, and will define other administrative 
components of the program to improve accountability.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4901;

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Agency Contact: Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6205-J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9126
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 565-2155
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM55
_______________________________________________________________________




3036. REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON POTENTIALLY INADEQUATE MONITORING IN CLEAN 
AIR APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS AND ON METHODS TO IMPROVE SUCH MONITORING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: New Division Director briefed; additional information on 
existing rules requested. Work assignment prepared to collect that 
information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/16/05                     70 FR 7905
60 day extension to public 
comment period 1                04/15/05                    70 FR 19914
NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4699.1; EPA publication information: 
ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/February/Day-16/
a2995.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK29; Individual Document id in the EPA 
docket: http://www.epa.gov/edocket

Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1058
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5635
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM63
_______________________________________________________________________




3037. NESHAP FOR STAINLESS AND NONSTAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE 
(EAF) MANUFACTURING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.

Abstract: There are approximately 93 small steel mills (minimills) that 
melt steel scrap in 142 electric arc furnaces (EAF). Minimills account 
for roughly half of U.S. steel production (50 million tons per year). 
The scrap charged to the furnace is the source of HAP emissions. A 
major source of scrap is recycled automobiles, which may contain 
mercury switches, lead components, oil, grease, plastics, and other 
materials that can contribute to HAP emissions. Pollutants of interest 
for the EAF NESHAP are manganese, lead, chromium, nickel, and mercury.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4889; EPA Docket information: OAR-2004-
0083

Agency Contact: Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4116
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM71
_______________________________________________________________________




3038. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION AREA SOURCE STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 1, 2006, Original court 
ordered deadline-10/31/06-new order extends to 12/1/06.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Court-ordered deadline.

Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) includes two provisions--sections 
112(c)(3) and 112(k)(3)(B)(ii)--that instruct us to identify and list 
source categories that contribute to the emissions of the 30 ``listed'' 
(or area source) Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), and that are, or will 
be, subject to standards under section 112 of the CAA. EPA listed 
``Gasoline Distribution Stage I'' as a new area source category in the 
Integrated Urban Strategy for National Air Toxics Program (July 19, 
1999, 40 FR 38706). Further, we agreed under a 2003 consent agreement 
to propose a rule for this area source category on or before October 
31, 2006, and promulgate a final rule by December 20, 2007. No 
definitions are published for ``Gasoline Distribution Area Sources''. 
However, it is generally understood to include gasoline storage and 
transfer operations as gasoline is moved from the production refinery 
process units to and including the gasoline station storage tank. 
Vehicle refueling operations has been separated when this source 
category was listed since it is currently regulated under CAA sections 
182(b)(3) and 202(a)(6). Area sources emit or have a potential to emit 
less than 10 tons per year of any single HAP or less than 25 tons per 
year of total HAP. The higher emitting sources (major sources) in this 
industry are already regulated (40 CFR 63, subpart R) under CAA section 
112 national emission standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/09/06                    71 FR 66064
NPRM Comment Period End         01/08/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 73878]]

Additional Information: SAN No. 4907

Agency Contact: Stephen Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 685-3195
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM74
_______________________________________________________________________




3039. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS (ONCE IN ALWAYS IN) -- AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed amendments would revise and codify EPA's policy 
on when a major source can become an area source, and thus become not 
subject to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants 
(NESHAP) for major sources. EPA is reconsidering the policy, 
established in a May 16, 1995 memorandum, which allows sources to 
attain area source status prior to the source's first substantive 
compliance date of an applicable NESHAP for major sources. No source 
would be subject to the requirements unless they voluntarily decided to 
implement them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4908;

Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM75
_______________________________________________________________________




3040. NESHAP: DEFENSE LAND SYSTEMS AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will control emissions of hazardous air 
pollutants (HAP) from surface coating operations performed on-site at 
installations owned or operated by the Armed Forces of the United 
States (including the Coast Guard and the National Guard of any such 
state) or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the 
surface coating of military munitions manufactured by or for the Armed 
Forces of the United States (including the Coast Guard and the National 
Guard of any such state). Aerospace and shipbuilding surface coating 
operations at these installations were originally covered by the 
already-promulgated MACT standards for aerospace manufacturing and 
rework and shipbuilding and ship repair. However, other recently 
promulgated surface coating MACT standards were also expected to 
address other surface coating operations at these installations (e.g., 
miscellaneous metal parts and products, plastic parts, and products, 
etc.). Following proposal of these standards, EPA received comments 
indicating that a separate standard for defense operations is a better 
approach. Accordingly, this rulemaking will address all surface coating 
activities at these installations which do not meet the applicability 
criteria of either the Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework or 
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair MACT standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4926;

Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5580
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM84
_______________________________________________________________________




3041. NESHAP: IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous 
Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for iron and steel foundries on April 22, 2004. 
EPA was subsequently petitioned by industry concerning several issues. 
EPA has engaged in negotiations with industry concerning these issues 
and is issuing these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments 
clarify several sections of the rule and provide clearer and more 
consistent directions on complying with the standards. The amendments 
are being promulgated in two groups, denoted by ``1'' and ``2'' in the 
schedule below.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 1                  05/20/05                    70 FR 29400
Proposed Amendment              01/00/07
Final Amendment                 07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4927; EPA publication information: 
Final Action 1 - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/May/Day-20/
a9592.htm;

Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837

[[Page 73879]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM85
_______________________________________________________________________




3042. NESHAP: TACONITE IRON ORE PROCESSING; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
Pollutants (NESHAP) for Taconite Iron Ore Processing on October 30, 
2003 (68 FR 61867). EPA was subsequently petitioned by National 
Wildlife Federation (NWF) concerning several technical issues, 
including the alleged failure for EPA to establish emission standards 
for mercury and asbestos. EPA has decided to voluntarily remand both 
the mercury and asbestos sections of the rule. The motions for both 
remands were granted by the United States Court of Appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4929;

Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1512
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM87
_______________________________________________________________________




3043. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NON-ATTAINMENT 
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): RECONSIDERATION OF INCLUSION OF FUGITIVE 
EMISSIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 11, 2003, EPA received a petition for reconsideration 
on behalf of Newmont USA Limited, dba Newmont Mining Corporation 
(``Newmont'') that stated that the December 31, 2002 (67 FR 80185) 
final rule included fugitive emissions for the purposes of determining 
whether a facility had undergone a major modification for the first 
time. The EPA is announcing their reconsideration of this issue arising 
from our final rules of December 31, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4940;

Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0503
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Pam Long, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0641
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM91
_______________________________________________________________________




3044. IMPLEMENTING PERIODIC MONITORING IN FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING 
PERMIT PROGRAMS

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

RIN: 2060-AN00
_______________________________________________________________________




3045. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: SURFACE 
COATING OF AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart IIII

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the final National Emission Standard 
for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the surface coating of automobiles and 
light-duty trucks. These amendments will clarify the interaction 
between this rule and the NESHAP for surface coating of plastic parts 
and products. These amendments also will improve the rule by clarifying 
specific provisions and correcting errors in the original printing of 
the final rule and announce the availability of a revised version of 
the Protocol for Determining the Daily Volatile Organic Compound 
Emission Rate of Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Topcoat Operations. 
The original final rule was published in the Federal Register on April 
26, 2004, (69 FR 22602). The rule affects the surface coating of 
automobile and light-duty truck bodies and body parts for use in new 
vehicles at facilities that are major sources of hazardous air 
pollutants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4958;

Agency Contact: Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN10
_______________________________________________________________________




3046. RESPONSE TO PETITION OF RECONSIDERATION FOR FINDINGS OF 
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR GEORGIA FOR PURPOSES OF 
REDUCING OZONE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 78; 40 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73880]]

Abstract: In this action, EPA is responding to a petition for 
reconsideration of a final rule we issued under section 110 of the 
Clean Air Act (CAA) related to the interstate transport of nitrogen 
oxides (NOx). On April 21, 2004, EPA issued a final rule that required 
the State of Georgia to submit SIP revisions that prohibit specified 
amounts of NOx emissions--one of the precursors to ozone (smog) 
pollution--for the purposes of reducing NOx and ozone transport across 
state boundaries in the eastern half of the United States. 
Subsequently, the Georgia Coalition for Sound Environmental Policy 
filed a petition for reconsideration requesting that EPA reconsider the 
inclusion of the state of Georgia in the rule and also requested a stay 
of the applicability of the requirements as to the state of Georgia. In 
response to that petition, EPA proposed to stay the effectiveness of 
the 2004 rule on March 1, 2005 (70 FR 9897), and is undertaking the 
rulemaking described here to address the issues raised by the 
petitioners.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4960;

Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0102
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN12
_______________________________________________________________________




3047. NESHAP: AUTOBODY REFINISHING - AREA SOURCE RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These standards are being developed under the Clean Air Act, 
section 112(k). Under section 112(k), EPA developed a national strategy 
to address air-toxic pollution from ``area'' sources, which are sources 
that emit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) below the major source level 
of 10 tons/year of a single HAP or 25 tons/year of all HAP. As part of 
that strategy, Autobody Refinishing, Paint Stripping, and Plastic Parts 
and Products (Surface Coating) source categories were listed for 
regulation. These standards will establish requirements to control 
pollution from facilities engaged in autobody refinishing, paint 
stripping, and surface coating of miscellaneous parts and products 
comprised of metal and plastic substrates. Facilities in these source 
categories are known to emit benzene, cadmium compounds, chromium 
compounds, lead compounds, manganese compounds, and nickel compounds. 
Previously EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous 
air pollutants (NESHAP) for major sources engaged in refinishing, paint 
stripping, and surface coating activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4978;

Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5580
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN21
_______________________________________________________________________




3048. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR OZONE

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

RIN: 2060-AN24
_______________________________________________________________________




3049. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION, NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE 
REVIEW, AND NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: EMISSIONS TEST FOR 
ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS

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

RIN: 2060-AN28
_______________________________________________________________________




3050. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: REVISION TO LISTING OF CARBON 
DIOXIDE TOTAL FLOODING FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS RESTRICTING USE TO 
ONLY UNOCCUPIED AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 612 of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to identify 
alternatives to Class I and II ozone-depleting substances and to 
publish lists of acceptable and unacceptable substitutes. Producers of 
substitutes must notify EPA at least 90 days before alternatives are 
introduced into interstate commerce. Substitutes which are deemed by 
EPA to be unacceptable or acceptable subject to use restrictions must 
go through notice and comment rulemaking. Substitute lists are updated 
intermittently depending on the volume of notifications. Independent of 
any petitions or notifications received, EPA may also initiate updates 
to the substitute lists based on new data on either additional 
substitutes or on characteristics of substitutes previously reviewed. 
Based on new information on the continued and growing use of carbon 
dioxide total flooding fire extinguishing systems, EPA is revising its 
listing of carbon dioxide as an acceptable total flooding substitute 
for ozone-depleting halons to acceptable subject to narrowed use 
limits. Use would be limited to unoccupied areas

[[Page 73881]]

where personnel could not be exposed to lethal concentration of the 
agent. Recent changes to national fire protection industry standards 
reflect need to improve personnel safety requirements for carbon 
dioxide systems by limiting its applications. Carbon dioxide total 
flooding fire extinguishing systems are used in some industrial 
applications such as automobile paint rooms and in marine applications 
such as machinery spaces. Restricted use limits on carbon dioxide total 
flooding systems supports the use of substitutes that are not 
potentially lethal to personnel that could be exposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4991;

Agency Contact: Bella Maranion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9749
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: [email protected]

Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9005
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN30
_______________________________________________________________________




3051. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION AMENDMENTS--RESPONSE TO LITIGATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart GGGGG

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Site Remediation regulation was promulgated on October 8, 
2003. We were challenged by the Sierra Club on several provisions in 
the rule. We anticipate that settlement negotiations will result in 
certain revisions to the rule's requirements. The revisions could 
remove an exemption for certain sources thereby increasing the 
compliance costs of the final rule by up to $7.7 million.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4866.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM30.; EPA 
Docket information: OAR-2002-0021

Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E142-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN36
_______________________________________________________________________




3052. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION (NON-GASOLINE); AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006.

Abstract: We are currently in litigation/settlement discussions in 
response to a Petition for Reconsideration of the final rule. The 
outcome could result in an amendment to the rule that would require 
control of wastewater emission sources at OLD facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4910.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM77.

Agency Contact: Brenda Shine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3608
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN37
_______________________________________________________________________




3053. FEDERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS 
CONSTRUCTED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 9, 2004

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA sec 129 and 111(d)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 62 (New)

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 16, 2007, See the legal 
deadline information in the additional information below.

Abstract: In this OSWI Federal plan rulemaking, EPA becomes an 
implementing authority in those instances where the State or local 
agency has failed to submit a plan or a plan has not yet been approved. 
Therefore, consistent with section 129(b)(3) of the Act, this 
rulemaking would impose a Federal plan that applies to OSWI in any 
State, tribe, or locale that has not submitted an approvable plan 
within the time allotted. This action makes no changes to the 
requirements in the December 2005 rule, and is intended to fulfill 
EPA's duty under section 129(b)(3) to promulgate a Federal plan as a 
gap-filling measure until the State fulfills its statutory obligations. 
When the State submits an approvable State plan, the Federal plan will 
no longer apply to units in that State.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

[[Page 73882]]

Additional Information: SAN No. 5011; Legal Deadline continued: Federal 
Plan must be promulgated 2 years after the final publication of the 
Emission Guidelines rule (December 16, 2005, 70 FR 74869, http://
www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/December/Day-16/a23716.htm); EPA 
Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0364

Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN43
_______________________________________________________________________




3054. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: AMENDING REQUIREMENTS TO IMPORT 
USED OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES FOR DESTRUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will streamline the process for importing 
used ozone-depleting substances for destruction in the United States. 
This will further reduce the amount of substances that could otherwise 
harm the ozone layer.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5017

Agency Contact: Kirsten Cappel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9556
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: [email protected]

Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9870
Fax: 202 565-2155
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN48
_______________________________________________________________________




3055. ACTION ON PETITION TO LIST DIESEL EXHAUST AS A HAZARDOUS AIR 
POLLUTANT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112(b)(3)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 11, 2005.
NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2006, Consent decree, under negotiation.
Final, Judicial, May 1, 2007, Tentative, under negotiation.

Abstract: EPA received a petition from Environmental Defense to list 
Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP). Upon initially 
reviewing the petition, we have decided the petition needs to be 
reviewed and evaluated by a workgroup to make a final determination on 
how to proceed. After technical evaluation, the workgroup will 
recommend to grant or deny the petition. Our current negotiated court 
ordered deadlines are to propose to list or issue notification of 
denial by September 14, 2006, with final action by May 1, 2007.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5020; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
OAR-2005-0489

Agency Contact: Anne Rea, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0053
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: [email protected]

Scott Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1167
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN49
_______________________________________________________________________




3056. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: BAN ON THE IMPORT OF PRE-
CHARGED PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414, 7601, 7671 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is concerned with the environmental impacts that could 
result from the potential continued imports of HCFC pre-charged 
products after the phaseout of production and importation of bulk 
substances. Similar concerns resulted in the banning the imports of CFC 
pre-charged refrigeration products after the 1996 phaseout of 
production and import of bulk substances. Therefore, EPA intends to 
propose regulations banning the imports of HCFC pre-charged products 
under the provisions within title VI of CAAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5052;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone/title6

Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9729
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN58
_______________________________________________________________________




3057. TRANSITION TO NEW OR REVISED PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) NATIONAL 
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, January 31, 2006, The 12/20/05 PM

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NAAQS proposal stated EPA will issue ANPRM for implementation by 1/
2006.

Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated revised National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). EPA will be 
proposing revised NAAQS for PM-2.5 and new standard PM10-2.5 on 
December 20, 2005. In order to provide insight for the public on what 
EPA is thinking in regards to implementing the revised standard for 
PM2.5 and the transition from a PM10 standard to a PM10-2.5 standard, 
EPA is providing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking. This ANPRM 
should also provide an opportunity for the public to provide input on 
the best way to implement these actions. Public comment period will be 
extended until July 10, 2006. A proposal will be developed after the PM 
NAAQS are finalized in September 2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/09/06                     71 FR 6718
NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4752.1; EPA publication information: 
ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/February/Day-09/
a1798.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK74.

Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1051
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 919 541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN59
_______________________________________________________________________




3058. REVISIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF POTENTIAL TO EMIT (PTE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42 
USC 7601

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA proposes to clarify the options that exist for limiting 
potential to emit (PTE) for sources that wish to avoid major source 
requirements. To that end, EPA proposes to revise the PTE definition, 
for several CAA programs to explain the types of limits that are 
effective in restricting a source's PTE regulated pollutants. EPA's 
requirement that PTE limits must be federally enforceable to be 
considered effective in restricting PTE is at issue as a result of 
three court decisions. EPA's proposal will address this requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5025;

Agency Contact: Grecia Castro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1351
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN65
_______________________________________________________________________




3059. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND NEW MOTOR 
VEHICLE ENGINES: SAFETEA-LU HOV FACILITIES RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 1121

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006, Language from 
Congress requires a final regulatory action by February 6, 2006.

Abstract: It is the sense of Congress to encourage the purchase and use 
of hybrid and other fuel efficient vehicles, which have been proven to 
minimize air emissions and decrease consumption of fossil fuels. This 
regulation establishes the criteria for certifying a vehicle as low 
emitting and energy-efficient. State HOV programs will reference this 
regulation in their request to Federal Highway Administration for 
exceptions to the 2-person minimum occupancy HOV requirement. These 
regulations are optional for states to implement and will sunset in 
2009.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: SAN No. 5029;

Agency Contact: Julia Rege, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, AALDVG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4614
Email: [email protected]

Tandi Bagian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAIO, 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4901
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN68
_______________________________________________________________________




3060. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR AEROSOL 
COATINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511b

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA is 
required to list and schedule for regulation those categories of 
consumer or commercial products that account for at least 80 percent of 
volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, on a reactivity adjusted 
basis, in areas that violate the

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National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone. This rule is intended 
to meet that requirement for the aerosol spray paint category listed on 
March 23, 1995. This national regulation will establish a uniform 
reactivity-based standard for aerosol spray paints modeled after the 
California Air Resource Board (CARB) Regulation for Reducing the Ozone 
Formed from Aerosol Coating Product Emissions. EPA granted final 
approval of the revisions to the California State Implementation Plan 
containing this regulation on September 13, 2005. Although mass-based 
VOC reductions have been made in the aerosol coating category, this 
reactivity-based approach will achieve additional reductions in ozone 
formation where further mass-based reductions have proven to be 
technologically infeasible. This national rule is projected to better 
control a product's contribution to ozone formation by encouraging 
reductions of higher reactivity VOCs, rather than treating all VOCs in 
a product alike through a mass-based approach.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5030;

Agency Contact: Kaye Whitfield, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2509
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN69
_______________________________________________________________________




3061. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS): EQUIPMENT LEAKS-SUBPARTS 
VV & GGG

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 31, 2006, Settlement 
Agreement.
Final, Statutory, October 31, 2007, Settlement Agreement.

Abstract: Section 111(b)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to 
review new source performance standards at least every 8 years. Under 
this project, we will review and, if appropriate, revise the new source 
performance standards for equipment leaks (subparts VV and GGG in part 
60). Equipment leaks are defined as leaks from valves, pumps, 
compressors, sampling connections, open-ended lines, and pressure 
relief valves at SOCMI sources (subpart VV) and oil refineries (subpart 
GGG). We will determine if actual emission reductions currently being 
achieved due to other programs are greater than the requirements in the 
current NSPS standards, and whether the current NSPS standards should 
be revised.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/07/06                    71 FR 65302
NPRM Comment Period End         01/08/07
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5035;

Agency Contact: Karen Rackley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0634
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN71
_______________________________________________________________________




3062. PETROLEUM REFINERIES-NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS)-
SUBPART J

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 28, 2007, Lawsuit by Sierra Club 
and Our Children's Earth Foundation.
Final, Judicial, April 28, 2008, Lawsuit by Sierra Club and Our 
Children's Earth Foundation.

Abstract: Section 111(b)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to 
review new source performance standards at least every 8 years. Under 
this project, we will review and, if appropriate, revise the new source 
performance standards for petroleum refineries (subpart J in part 60). 
We will determine if actual emission reductions currently being 
achieved due to other programs are greater than the requirements in the 
current NSPS standards, and whether the current standards should be 
revised.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07
Final Action                    04/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5036

Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-03, RTP , NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0884
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN72
_______________________________________________________________________




3063. DEFECT REPORTING FOR ON-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA regulations require manufacturers to report defects of 
emissions-related equipment or emissions control systems of on-highway 
motor vehicles and heavy-duty engines. Under the current regulations

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a defect report is required when a manufacturer determines that the 
same defect has occurred in 25 or more vehicles or engines. This is an 
unreasonably small threshold for large engine families/test groups. 
This action would create new thresholds that would depend upon the size 
of the engine family/test group. It would also obligate manufacturers 
to conduct investigations under certain circumstances to determine if 
an emission-related defect is present. The investigations would be 
triggered by warranty information, parts shipments, and any other 
information which may be available indicate need for an investigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5043;

Agency Contact: Christine Mikolajczyk, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, AAPTIG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4403
Email: [email protected]

Lynn Sohacki, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
AALDVG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN73
_______________________________________________________________________




3064. REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS-EXCLUSION OF 
COMPOUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The EPA is proposing to add four compounds (benzotrifluoride, 
dimethyl succinate, propylene carbonate, and dimethyl carbonate) to the 
list of negligibly reactive compounds in EPA's definition of VOC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 5045;

Agency Contact: William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

Terry Keating, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
6103A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1174
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN75
_______________________________________________________________________




3065. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR 
SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING: AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA title III

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
Pollutants for Semiconductor Manufacturing included process vent 
requirements for inorganic HAP streams or inorganic process HAP 
streams. However, a small minority of process vents in the industry 
contain emission streams that combine inorganic and organic HAPs. The 
purpose of this amendment is to add a definition for mixed stream 
process vents in order to clarify the rule requirements and avoid the 
confusion caused by the current rule. These amendments will not add 
additional burden or cost to the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/19/06                    71 FR 61701
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5055;

Agency Contact: John Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0296
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5635
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN80
_______________________________________________________________________




3066. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE 
ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is seeking to allocate essential use allowances for 
import and production of class I stratospheric ozone depleting 
substances for calendar 2007. Essential allowances enable a person to 
obtain newly produced or imported controlled class I ozone-depleting 
substances under the essential exemption to the regulatory phaseout of 
these chemical, which became effective on January 1, 1996. Essential 
uses include the manufacture of important medical devices such as 
asthma inhalers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/03/06                    71 FR 64669
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5056;

Agency Contact: Kirsten Cappel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9556

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Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: [email protected]

Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN81
_______________________________________________________________________




3067. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS 
CONTAINED IN THE 2005 TRANSPORTATION BILL (SAFETEA-LU)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7506

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 93; 40 CFR 51.390

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 9, 2007, SAFETEA-LU requires 
that EPA revise the transportation conformity rule to address the 
statutory provisions.

Abstract: The transportation conformity rule ensures that 
transportation planning is consistent with a State's plan for achieving 
the air quality standards. These amendments to the rule are necessary 
as a result of the changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation 
conformity provisions as mandated by the recent transportation bill, 
SAFETEA-LU. SAFETEA-LU revised a number of aspects of the Clean Air 
Act's transportation conformity provisions including: 1) Providing an 
additional 6 months to re-determine conformity after new state 
implementation plan (SIP) motor vehicle emissions budgets are either 
found adequate, approved or promulgated; 2) changing the frequency 
requirements for transportation conformity determinations; 3) providing 
an option for reducing the time period covered by conformity 
determinations; 4) providing procedures for areas to use in 
substituting or adding transportation control measures (TCMs) to 
approved SIPs; 5) adding a 1-year grace period for conformity lapses; 
and 6) streamlining requirements for conformity SIPs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 5057;

Agency Contact: Rudolph Kapichak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, AASMCG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4574
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: [email protected]

Laura Berry, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
AASMCG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4858
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN82
_______________________________________________________________________




3068. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR LEAD

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

RIN: 2060-AN83
_______________________________________________________________________




3069. [bull] PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND 
NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): REASONABLE POSSIBILITY IN 
RECORDKEEPING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 App S; 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 
52.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify the ``reasonable possibility'' 
recordkeeping standard that we promulgated in the NSR Reform rule of 
2002. In June 2005, the D.C. Circuit Court remanded the rule for EPA to 
provide such clarification. For tracking and reporting, certain records 
must be kept only if there is a ``reasonable possibility'' that a 
proposed project will result in a significant emissions increase. We 
are proposing one or more scenarios under which the recordkeeping 
standard is applicable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5076;

Agency Contact: Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3450
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Jessica Montanez, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3407

RIN: 2060-AN88
_______________________________________________________________________




3070. [bull] RECONSIDERATION OF NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) 
FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL STEAM 
GENERATING UNITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA 111

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is granting reconsideration on the recently finalized 
boiler NSPS amendments. Issues under reconsideration include the 
appropriate averaging time for facilities using particulate matter 
continuous emission monitoring systems (PM CEMS) and appropriate 
parametric monitoring requirements for facilities without PM CEMS. 
Minor recordkeeping requirements will also be under reconsideration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5089;

Agency Contact: Christian Fellner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

[[Page 73887]]

Phone: 919 541-4003
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN97
_______________________________________________________________________




3071. [bull] CLEAN AIR MERCURY RULE: FEDERAL PLAN

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments and the private sector.

Legal Authority: CAA Section 111

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is a Federal Plan to implement the requirements 
of the Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) for any States that do not submit 
an approvable State Plan within the 2- year timeline specified in the 
final CAMR, as well as the two tribes affected by the rule. The Federal 
Plan implements the requirements of CAMR by requiring that these States 
and tribes participate in the EPA-administered CAMR cap-and-trade 
program. While this rule provides for Federal implementation of the cap 
and trade program, it makes no other substantive changes to the model 
cap and trade program already finalized as part of CAMR. During the 
CAMR rulemaking process, EPA conducted extensive analysis of the 
economic, environmental, and health impacts of CAMR. Because the 
requirements and major programmatic elements of CAMR remain the same 
under the Federal Plan, these analyses remain unchanged under this 
action, as do conclusions regarding consideration of Executive Orders. 
This rule also reflects any modifications based on the CAMR Final 
Action on Reconsideration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Additional Information: SAN No. 5094;

Agency Contact: Kevin Culligan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9172
Email: [email protected]

Meg Victor, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9193
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN98
_______________________________________________________________________




3072. [bull] PHASE 2 OF THE FINAL RULE TO IMPLEMENT THE 8-HOUR OZONE 
NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD--NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 23 USC 101

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 15, 2006.
Other, Statutory, EPA is trying to expedite the OMB review on the 
proposal because we have a commitment to the court to go final by Dec. 
15.

Abstract: In this notice, EPA would announce its decision to reconsider 
and take additional comment on three provisions in the final Phase 2, 
8-hour ozone implementation rule: (1) The determination that electric 
generating units (EGUs) that comply with rules implementing the Clean 
Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and are located in States where all required 
CAIR emissions reductions are achieved from EGUs meet the 8-hour ozone 
State implementation plan (SIP) requirement for application of 
reasonably available control technology (RACT) for nitrogen oxide (NOx) 
emissions; (2) a new source review (NSR) requirement allowing sources 
to use certain emission reductions as offsets under certain 
circumstances; and (3) an NSR provision addressing when requirements 
for the lowest achievable emission rate (LAER) and emission offsets may 
be waived. These issues are also issues in a petition for judicial 
review; the court has granted EPA a stay of litigation on these three 
issues until December 15, 2006, so the reconsideration action must be 
completed by then.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4625.6; Split from RIN 2060-AJ99.

Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5666
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5550
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Split from 2060-AJ99
RIN: 2060-AO00

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Clean Air Act (CAA)



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3073. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.850 to 51.860; 40 CFR 93.150 to 93.160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act prohibits Federal 
entities from taking actions which do not conform to the State 
implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the 
national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). In November 1993, EPA 
promulgated two sets of regulations to implement section 176(c). First, 
on November 24, EPA promulgated the Transportation Conformity 
Regulations to establish the criteria and procedures for determining 
that transportation plans, programs, and projects which are funded 
under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act conform with the SIP. 
Then, on November 30, EPA promulgated regulations, known as the General 
Conformity Regulations, to ensure that other Federal actions also 
conformed to the SIPs. The EPA has not reviewed or revised the General 
Conformity Regulations since their 1993 promulgation. Several Federal 
agencies have identified concerns over the implementation of the 
General Conformity Regulations, including the requirements for areas 
designated nonattainment for the newly promulgated NAAQS. In 
conjunction with an ad hoc work group of representatives from several 
Federal agencies, EPA will review the implementation of the General 
Conformity Regulations. The EPA will then propose and promulgate any 
appropriate revision to those regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4070;

Agency Contact: Tom Coda, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3037
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AH93
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3074. REVIEW OF NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As required by the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) 
provisions, the EPA is proposing Federal regulations governing 
preconstruction permitting of minor stationary sources throughout 
Indian country and major stationary sources of air pollution in 
nonattainment areas in Indian country. The proposed Federal NSR rules 
would require sources in Indian country, with certain exceptions, to 
obtain a permit prior to construction if they are: (1) New minor 
sources, (2) existing minor sources undergoing modification, (3) new 
major sources in nonattainment areas in Indian country, (4) existing 
major sources in nonattainment areas in Indian country undergoing minor 
modification, or (5) existing major sources in nonattainment areas in 
Indian country undergoing major modification. The proposed rule would 
also allow new or existing stationary sources of regulated NSR 
pollutants and HAPs to accept enforceable limits on their production 
capacity or hours of operation in order to be considered minor sources 
and avoid being subject to other Clean Air Act requirements such as the 
title V operating permits program. Pursuant to the Tribal Air Rule, 
eligible Indian Tribes may receive EPA authorization to develop and 
implement such programs, but these permitting programs would be 
implemented by EPA if eligible Indian Tribes do not elect, or do not 
receive authorization to manage such programs. These rules would not 
impose any mandates on Tribal governments to implement NSR permitting 
programs. Tribal governments may be affected, however, insofar as they 
own or operate sources that must obtain a permit from the EPA under the 
final Federal permitting program regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/06                    71 FR 48696
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3975; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-21/a6926.htm;

Agency Contact: Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5344
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Jessica Montanez, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3407

RIN: 2060-AH37
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3075. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE IMPLEMENTATION RULE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 117 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AK74
_______________________________________________________________________




3076. NSPS: SOCMI--WASTEWATER AND AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX C OF PART 63 AND 
APPENDIX J OF PART 60

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60, app J, SOCMI Wastewater NSPS; 40 CFR 63, app C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These standards are based on a combination of control 
techniques that require removal or destruction of volatile organic 
compounds from wastewater at synthetic organic chemical manufacturing 
industry plants. Designated chemical process units, i.e., process lines 
or process units, would be subject to the rule. Constructed, 
reconstructed, or modified designated chemical process units

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would be required to apply appropriate controls to affected wastewater 
tanks, surface impoundments, containers, individual drain systems, and 
oil and water separators, and to treat process wastewater to remove or 
destroy the volatile organic compounds. On September 12, 1994, EPA 
proposed Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Volatile 
Organic Compound Emissions from the Synthetic Organic Chemical 
Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) Wastewater (40 CFR part 60, subpart 
YYY). On October 11, 1995, the EPA issued a supplemental proposal, 
which clarified and revised the previously proposed rule. On December 
9, 1998, EPA published a supplement to the proposed rule that consisted 
of revised definitions, alternative test procedures, and clarifications 
of requirements, and that proposed to add appendix J to 40 CFR part 60. 
In conjunction with the rule development for the NSPS, amendments to 
appendix C to part 63 were proposed on June 30, 2004. The final rule 
will encompass the clarifications and revisions to subpart YYY, 
appendix J, and 40 CFR part 63 appendix C.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (NSPS)                     09/12/94                    59 FR 46780
Supplemental NPRM 1             10/11/95                    60 FR 52889
Supplemental NPRM 2             12/09/98                    63 FR 67988
NPRM Amdmt                      06/30/04                    69 FR 39383
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3380; EPA publication information: 
Supplemental NPRM 2 - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1998/
December/Day-09/a28472a.htm;

Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Brenda Shine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3608
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AE94
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3077. AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES; 
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR 60, APPENDIX F, PROCEDURE 3)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001.

Abstract: This rulemaking adds a procedure 3 to Appendix F of 40 CFR 
60. This action provides quality assurance specifications for 
continuous opacity monitor system (COMS) installed for compliance. 
States may cite this procedure for sources with installed COMS subject 
to compliance limitations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3958;

Agency Contact: Tom Logan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2580
Fax: 919 541-0516
Email: [email protected]

Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7774
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AH23
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3078. PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY NESHAP: AMENDMENT TO 
IMPLEMENT COURT REMAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 8, 2006, Original settlement 
agreement -5/26/06, due to request for extension of public comments, 
litigants agreed to extend final-7/26/06-extended again 12/8/06.

Abstract: The Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP was 
promulgated June 14, 1999, and has been codified in 40 Code of Federal 
Regulations 63, subpart LLL. The Sierra Club and the National Lime 
Association petitioned the court to review subpart LLL, while the 
American Portland Cement Alliance (APCA) opted to negotiate a 
settlement agreement. On December 15, 2000, a panel of the D.C. Circuit 
issued its opinion in National Lime Ass'n v. EPA. The Court remanded 
the three standards for which we established floors of no control 
(hydrogen chloride [HCl], total hydrocarbon [THC], and mercury [Hg]). 
The Court found that we committed error in not considering other means 
of control, in particular, control of HAPs in raw materials and in 
fossil fuels. The Court also remanded that we consider setting beyond-
the-floor standards for HAP metals, for which particulate matter (PM) 
is a surrogate. This action will consist of amendments to respond to 
the court remand.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/02/05                    70 FR 72330
Extension of Public Comment 
Period                          01/09/06                     71 FR 1403
Reopening of Public Comment 
Period                          07/18/06                    71 FR 40679
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4585; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/December/Day-02/a23419.htm; 
; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0051

Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5605
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]


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Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AJ78
_______________________________________________________________________




3079. NESHAP: HALOGENATED SOLVENT CLEANING--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 115 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AK22
_______________________________________________________________________




3080. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDMENTS FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION 
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.2; 40 CFR 63.17; 40 CFR 63.18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are amending the part 63 General Provisions to allow 
facilities that are subject to a maximum achievable control technology 
(MACT) subpart to discontinue unnecessary requirements if, through 
pollution prevention measures, they achieve and can demonstrate 
continued hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emission reductions equivalent 
to or better than the MACT level of control. The amendments would also 
allow a source to avoid MACT by completely eliminating HAP emissions. 
We are promulgating these amendments to encourage and promote pollution 
prevention, which is our strategy of first choice in reducing HAP 
emissions. We expect these amendments to result in no additional burden 
for sources and air pollution control agencies. This effort is the 
product of discussions with State and local air pollution control 
officials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/03                    68 FR 26249
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4719; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2003/May/Day-15/a12180.htm;

Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK54
_______________________________________________________________________




3081. NESHAP: HAZARDOUS ORGANIC NESHAP (HON) RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 114 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AK14
_______________________________________________________________________




3082. MODIFICATION OF THE ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE DATE CUT-OFF LIMIT FOR 
DATA USED IN DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL BASELINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 
7601(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91(b)(1)(i); 40 CFR 80.93(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: ``Dumping'' refers to the practice whereby refiners making 
clean fuels for certain markets (such as reformulated gasoline for 
clean-air purposes) take the pollutants removed from the clean fuels 
and ``dump'' them into other fuels they are producing for other 
markets. This, if allowed, would make those other fuels even dirtier 
than before, and so the Clean Air Act prohibits this practice. EPA has 
existing ``anti-dumping'' rules on the books that codify this Clean Air 
Act prohibition. This regulation is a minor technical amendment to 
those existing regulations. It would amend a portion of those 
regulations to allow the use of data collected after January 1, 1995 in 
the development of baselines, and it would establish a cut-off date of 
January 1, 2002 for the submission of all individual baselines under 
the anti-dumping program. This date is the same as that allowed for 
foreign refineries seeking a unique individual baseline under the anti-
dumping program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4604;

Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, AAHEBTC, Ann Arbor, MI 48346
Phone: 734 214-4287
Email: [email protected]

Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5593
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________




3083. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 116 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AK70
_______________________________________________________________________




3084. IMPORTATION OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES; AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522, CAA 203; 42 USC 7525, CAA 206; 42 USC 
7541, CAA 207; 42 USC 7542, CAA 208; 42 USC 7601, CAA 301; 42 USC 7522, 
CAA 203; 42 USC 7550, CAA 216; 42 USC 7601, CAA 301

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 40 CFR 85, subpart 
P to allow entry into the United States of vehicles which are 
originally sold in Canada and which are identical to their U.S. 
counterparts, without obtaining a

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certificate of conformity from EPA. This action is in response to a 
petition for review of import rules. The final rule also will address 
certain other issues in part 85, subpart P and subpart R, including: 
(1) Formalizing a long-standing EPA policy regarding the importation of 
owned vehicles that are proven to be identical to a vehicle certified 
for sale in the United States (2) establishing new emission standards 
applicable to imported nonconforming vehicles; (3) clarifying the 
regulatory language that concerns exclusions and exemptions from 
meeting Federal emission requirements; and (4) providing several minor 
clarifications to the existing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/94                    59 FR 13912
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2665;

Agency Contact: Bob Doyle, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, Mail Code 6405J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9258
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




3085. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) FOR THE BILLINGS/LAUREL, MONTANA 
SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The State of Montana submitted a sulfur dioxide (SO2) State 
Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana area. On May 
2, 2002, and May 22, 2003, we partially and limitedly approved and 
partially and limitedly disapproved Montana's SO2 SIP for Billings/
Laurel. EPA intends to propose a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to 
cover those parts of the State's plan we disapproved. EPA's FIP will 
assure that the Billings/Laurel area will attain and maintain the SO2 
NAAQS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/06                    71 FR 39259
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4542; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/July/Day-12/a6096.htm;

Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries

Agency Contact: Laurie Ostrand, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 312-6437
Fax: 303 312-6064
Email: [email protected]

Cynthia Cody, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver, 
8P-AR, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 312-6228
Fax: 303 312-6064
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2008-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________




3086. NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSON STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: 
STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS (RECONSIDERATION OF THE 
PARTICULATE MATTER STANDARD)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air 
pollutants for hazardous waste combustors on October 12, 2005. 
Following promulgation of the final rule, the EPA Administrator 
received four petitions for reconsideration pursuant to section 
307(d)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act. Under this section of the Clean Air 
Act, the Administrator shall initiate reconsideration proceedings if 
the petitioner can show that it was impracticable to raise an objection 
to a rule within the public comment period or that the grounds for the 
objection arose after the public comment period. On March 23, 2006, EPA 
granted reconsideration of and requested comment on one issue raised in 
two of the petitions. The issue under reconsideration is the new source 
standard for particulate matter for cement kilns that burn hazardous 
wastes. In this final rule EPA plans to issue its final reconsideration 
determination of this emission standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/06                    71 FR 14665
Administrative Stay             03/23/06                    71 FR 14655
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5047; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-23/a2703.htm; ; 
EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/hwcmact/

Agency Contact: Frank Behan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-8476
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________




3087. [bull] NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR 
POLLUTANTS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS (RESPONSE TO 
PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision); 40 CFR 264 (Revision); 40 CFR 266 
(Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 12, 2005, EPA promulgated national emission 
standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP). Following promulgation 
of the final rule, the EPA Administrator

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received four petitions for reconsideration pursuant to section 
307(d)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act. Under this section of the Clean Air 
Act, the Administrator shall initiate reconsideration proceedings if 
the petitioner can show that it was impracticable to raise an objection 
to a rule within the public comment period or that the grounds for the 
objection arose after the public comment period. In this proposed rule, 
EPA is proposing to grant reconsideration of and requesting comment on 
several issues raised in the petitions of the four petitioners. In 
addition, EPA is proposing several amendments and corrections to the 
final rule to clarify some compliance and monitoring issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/06                    71 FR 52624
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5047.1; Split from RIN 2050-AG29.; EPA 
Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/hwcmact/

Agency Contact: Frank Behan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-8476
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________




3088. MODIFICATION OF ANTI-DUMPING BASELINES FOR GASOLINE PRODUCED OR 
IMPORTED FOR USE IN HAWAII, ALASKA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: ``Dumping'' refers to the practice whereby refiners making 
clean fuels for certain markets (such as reformulated gasoline for 
clean-air purposes) take the pollutants removed from the clean fuels 
and ``dump'' them into other fuels they are producing for other 
markets. This, if allowed, would make those other fuels even dirtier 
than before, and so the Clean Air Act prohibits this practice. EPA has 
existing ``anti-dumping'' rules on the books that codify this Clean Air 
Act prohibition. This action proposes to allow refiners and importers 
of conventional gasoline produced or imported for use in Hawaii, 
Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and 
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to petition EPA to 
modify their baselines to use the most appropriate seasonal baseline 
and Complex Model for purposes of compliance with the RFG program's 
anti-dumping requirements. Specifically, this action would allow 
refiners and importers to petition EPA to use the summer Complex Model 
for all anti-dumping baseline and compliance determinations for 
conventional gasoline produced or imported for use in Hawaii, the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. This action would allow 
refiners and importers to petition EPA to use the winter Complex Model 
for all anti-dumping baseline and compliance purposes in Alaska. We are 
proposing this action to address certain inconsistencies in the RFG 
program's anti-dumping provisions which may have significant unintended 
negative impacts on refiners and importers. Today's proposed actions 
would not compromise the environmental goals of the RFG program, or 
result in any environmental degradation. Today's proposed actions would 
not have any negative impact on small businesses or State/local/tribal 
governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/04/05                      70 FR 646
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/05
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4632; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/January/Day-04/a043.htm;

Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK02
_______________________________________________________________________




3089. ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE RECALCULATION FOR DOWNSTREAM OXYGENATE 
ADDITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow a refiner who added oxygenate after 
sampling and just before shipment to exclude that oxygenate from its 
anti-dumping baseline determination. This exclusion of oxygenate is 
already allowed for a refinery's gasoline to which oxygenate was added 
outside of the refinery gate. This rule will have limited application, 
and could provide relief to small refiners.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4706;

Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, AAHEBTC, Ann Arbor, MI 48346
Phone: 734 214-4287
Email: [email protected]

Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5593
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK69

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3090. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT 
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): DEBOTTLENECKING, AGGREGATION AND PROJECT 
NETTING

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 118 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AL75
_______________________________________________________________________




3091. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: ON-
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES & VEHICLES ABOVE 
14,000 POUNDS & IN-USE, NOT-TO-EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TESTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing to establish On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) 
requirements for Heavy-Duty On-Highway and Non-Road vehicles and 
engines greater than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. This action 
will also propose to require manufacturers of these vehicles and 
engines to make available emissions-related service information to 
after market service providers. OBD systems are intended to monitor the 
performance of emission controls on these vehicles and engines to 
ensure proper functionality and compliance with emissions standards. 
This notice also proposes a manufacturer run in use testing program for 
heavy-duty engines and vehicles to assess compliance with the 
applicable not to exceed standards beginning in 2007. This portion of 
the notice has a court-ordered date for May 2004 and final May 2005 as 
a result of a settlement between EPA, ARB, and Engine Manufacturers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4809;

Agency Contact: Todd Sherwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, AALDOC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4405
Email: [email protected]

Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
AAPTIG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4288
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL92
_______________________________________________________________________




3092. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING EMERGENCY 
USES OF METHYL BROMIDE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on 
substances that deplete the ozone layer, this rule will seek to create 
an exemption for emergency uses of methyl bromide, an ozone depleting 
substance, after the phase-out date of 2005. This exemption will be 
limited to no more than 20 metric tons per emergency event. This is a 
deregulatory action that will decrease burden on producers, importers, 
distributors and applicators of methyl bromide as well as end-users of 
methyl bromide who are growers and owners of stored food products while 
still achieving the environmental objectives of the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/00/07
NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4819;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone/mbr

Agency Contact: Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9321
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: [email protected]

Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL94
_______________________________________________________________________




3093. ALTERNATIVE WORK PRACTICE FOR LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 31, 2006, Thompson Report 
commitment date.

Abstract: This rule would amend existing regulations controlling 
emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air 
pollutants (HAP)under the Clean Air Act. These regulations are codified 
at 40 CFR part 60, 61, 63, and 65. These regulations require periodic 
leak detection and repair (LDAR) of pumps, valves, and connectors. The 
current work practice requires each pump, valve, and connector to be 
individually monitored for leaks. Facilities have had LDAR programs in 
place for over 20 years and view them as burdensome because they are 
labor intensive. Newer image based monitoring technology is being 
developed which will detect leaks at a reduced costs because of the 
ability to monitor multiple components at one time. This rule would 
amend the existing regulations to enable the plant operators to use the 
new technology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/06                    71 FR 17401
NPRM, Extension Comment Period  06/07/06                    71 FR 32885
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4830;

Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]


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Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL98
_______________________________________________________________________




3094. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES-AREA SOURCE RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.760 to 779

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.
NPRM, Judicial, June 30, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 21, 2006, consent decree.

Abstract: This regulation is being pursued under the Clean Air Act, 
Section 112(k). Under section 112(k), EPA developed a national strategy 
to address air-toxic pollution from ``area'' sources, which are sources 
that emit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) below the major source level 
of 10 tons/year of a single HAP and 25 tons/year of all HAP. As part of 
that strategy, several area-source categories were listed for 
regulation. Oil and Natural Gas (ONG) production sources were listed as 
one of those categories, and this rulemaking will address measures to 
control pollution from ONG facilities. Oil and natural gas production 
processes are known to emit benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene and xylene. 
In 1999, EPA promulgated the NESHAP for Oil and Natural Gas Production. 
A supplemental proposal was published in the Federal Register on July 
8, 2005. We proposed two options--that the control requirements apply 
in all locations or to just facilities in Urban 1 and Urban 2 counties. 
The control requirements only apply to triethylene glycol dehydration 
units.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/05                    70 FR 39441
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4875; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/July/Day-08/a13480.htm;

Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E142-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM16
_______________________________________________________________________




3095. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION: AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, October 8, 2006, Compliance date.

Abstract: The Site Remediation regulation was promulgated on October 8, 
2003. This action will revise language in the final rule to correct 
errors or language that doesn't reflect our intent. Specifically, we 
will revise language specifying where the concentration for remediation 
material management units (RMMU) is measured (i.e., from point of 
extraction to point of treatment - as proposed in the original rule). 
We will also clarify that facilities with active remediations can use 
the 1 Mg HAP exemption if they qualify rather than limit it to new 
remediations. We will also clarify that facilities meeting equipment 
leak standards for part 61 or other part 63 standards are exempt from 
those similar provisions in 63 subpart GGGGG. Grammatical errors and 
incorrect section references will be corrected as well.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/01/06                    71 FR 25531
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4866;

Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E142-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM30
_______________________________________________________________________




3096. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: IMPORT PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS 
FOR HALON-1301 AIRCRAFT FIRE EXTINGUISHING VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide an exemption under the import 
petitioning requirements for used ozone-depleting substances. The 
petitioning requirements outline the information that importers must 
submit to the Administrator at least 40 working days before a shipment 
is to leave the foreign port of export. This rule will reduce the 
administrative burden of anyone petitioning to import aircraft fire 
extinguishing spherical pressure vessels containing halon-1301 (``halon 
bottles'') for hydrostatic testing in the United States. The rule would 
require importers to adhere to all import petitioning requirements but 
would require one petition to be submitted annually for all shipments 
rather than submission of a petition for each individual shipment 40 
working days prior to export. Halon bottles are individual bottles 
containing halon-1301 that are connected to a larger fire suppression 
system within an aircraft. The halon bottles are brought into the 
United States for hydrostatic testing in which the halon is removed, 
the bottles are tested to ensure durability and effectiveness, and the 
same amount or more of halon is replaced back in the bottles and 
exported once again. The halon bottles must be routinely tested under 
Federal Aviation Administration and United States Department of 
Transportation regulations. The exemption to minimize the import 
petitioning requirements is being initiated because the bottles are not

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being imported for the eventual use or resale of the halon contained in 
the bottles and because hydrostatic testing of the bottles is required 
under FAA and DOT regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/11/06                    71 FR 18259
Direct Final Action             04/11/06                    71 FR 18219
Withdrawal of FRM               06/07/06                    71 FR 32840
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4900; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/April/Day-11/a3462.htm;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone/title6

Agency Contact: Bella Maranion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9749
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM46
_______________________________________________________________________




3097. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES IN THE 
MOTOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SECTOR UNDER THE SIGNIFICANT NEW 
ALTERNATIVES POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671k

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose to list two new alternatives to 
ozone depleting substances in the motor vehicle air conditioning sector 
and outline the conditions necessary for their safe use. Our analysis 
indicates that these new alternatives have better energy efficiency and 
lower impacts on the environment than currently available systems. If 
EPA takes final action approving these systems under SNAP, EPA would 
expand the options available to the automotive industry. The automotive 
industry, if they chose to adopt these technologies, would be required 
to comply with the conditions necessary to deploy these systems in a 
safe manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/06                    71 FR 55140
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4918;

Agency Contact: Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9464
Fax: 202 343-2342
Email: [email protected]

Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9005
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM54
_______________________________________________________________________




3098. NONATTAINMENT MAJOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): FINAL RULES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, app S

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will promulgate changes to regulations that 
govern NSR permitting of major stationary sources in nonattainment 
areas where there is no approved SIP. Appendix S of 40 CFR 51 contains 
the permitting program for major stationary sources in nonattainment 
areas in transition periods before approval of a SIP to implement part 
D of title I. This action will revise appendix S to conform it to the 
changes made to regulations at 40 CFR 51.165 for SIP programs for 
nonattainment major NSR (67 FR 80816; December 31, 2002).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3259.2; Split from RIN 2060-AE11. See 
also SAN 4390

Agency Contact: Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3450
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Janet McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1450
Email: [email protected]

Lakeshia Walker, Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: 202 564-6571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM59
_______________________________________________________________________




3099. COMPONENT DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR NEW LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES, 
LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 22, 2002, the United States Court of Appeals for 
the District of Columbia Circuit vacated durability provisions that 
automotive manufacturers used to demonstrate that the emissions of 
their vehicles would comply with emission standards for the useful 
lives of those vehicles. The Court also required EPA to issue new 
regulations. This action fulfills the mandate. The new durability 
regulations will include options that a manufacturer may choose from to 
age pre-production vehicles to determine the rate of emission 
deterioration over the vehicle's useful life. The options will include 
a prescribed fixed driving cycle and a prescribed bench aging cycle 
that are used to age prototype vehicles or emission control components 
to the equivalent of the useful life period of the vehicle in a manner 
that replicates the aging that the vehicle or components would see in 
actual use. This rule does not change the federal emission standards or 
the test procedures used to quantify emissions. Although there is no 
court-

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ordered deadline, this is a court-ordered action. During the comment 
period of the NPRM the Agency received a comment from the Afton 
Chemical Corporation (``formally known as Ethyl Corporation'') 
suggesting that EPA did not address the component durability portion of 
the new vehicle emission certification process and should establish a 
procedure for rulemaking requesting comment on whether our current 
component durability process is appropriate or if we should revise the 
process to include a limited amount of testing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Supplemental 2 NPRM             01/17/06                     71 FR 2843
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4757.1; EPA publication information: 
Supplemental 2 NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/January/
Day-17/a073.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK76.

Agency Contact: Linda Hormes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, AAPTIG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4502
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN01
_______________________________________________________________________




3100. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR 
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES IN FOAM BLOWING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 612

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is initiating this rulemaking in response to a DC Circuit 
action. In July 2004, the DC Circuit Court vacated a portion of an SNAP 
Final Rule published on July 22, 2002 (67 FR 47703), and new 
information available to the Agency as a result of progress within the 
industry on adopting non-ozone depleting chemicals. This rule responds 
to the vacature and the new information and would determine the 
continued use of HCFC-22 and -142b as substitutes for HCFC-141b in foam 
blowing. This rule will address affects of stratospheric ozone 
depletion and health and environmental impacts of substitutes for 
ozone-depleting substances. The ultimate impact will be to reduce skin 
cancer, cataracts, and other adverse impacts of ozone depletion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/05                    70 FR 67120
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4959; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/November/Day-04/a21927.htm;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone/title6

Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9005
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: [email protected]

Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9163
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN11
_______________________________________________________________________




3101. FUEL ECONOMY LABELING OF MOTOR VEHICLES: REVISIONS TO IMPROVE 
CALCULATION OF FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 119 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2060-AN14
_______________________________________________________________________




3102. REVISIONS TO THE CONTINUOUS EMISSIONS MONITORING RULE FOR THE ACID 
RAIN PROGRAM AND THE NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 75 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the existing requirements for sources 
affected by the Acid Rain Program, and the NOx Budget Trading Program. 
The Acid Rain Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) rule would be 
revised to improve implementation by making improvements to the 
monitoring and reporting process that will benefit both EPA and the 
facilities affected by the rule. These amendments will have no 
environmental impacts, and are expected to reduce the ongoing costs and 
burden associated with reporting emissions under the current rule by 
instituting a revised reporting procedure that will reduce the 
redundancy that currently exists with the existing procedures. 
Specifically, as part of its reengineering efforts, EPA is replacing 
the existing record type dependant reporting format to an XML data 
reporting format that takes advantage of technological advances in data 
management. This fundamental change is expected to reduce the costs of 
programming data collection systems at the affected facilities and 
should provide EPA with the flexibility to better adapt its systems to 
unique data configurations, which are not currently easily (or 
properly) adaptable by the current reporting structure. EPA expects to 
reduce the cost and burden associated with resubmittals of data reports 
due to errors identified after the submittals are made. This action 
also attempts to clarify, simplify, and enhance certain sections in the 
CEM rule to make it easier for sources to understand and comply with 
the regulation. Examples include: Providing a mechanism for a source to 
utilize the concept of long-term cold storage; clarifying that only one 
monitoring methodology should be specified at any time; and modifying 
the quality assurance timing requirements for ozone season only 
reporters. These amendments need to be finalized prior to the planned 
implementation date of January 1, 2007.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/06                    71 FR 49254
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4969; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-22/a6819.htm;

Agency Contact: Matthew Boze, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9211
Fax: 202 343-9211
Email: [email protected]

Beth Murray, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9211
Fax: 202 343-9211
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN16
_______________________________________________________________________




3103. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES, EMISSION 
GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING SOURCES, AND FEDERAL PLAN: SMALL MUNICIPAL WASTE 
COMBUSTORS: AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA sections 111 and 129

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 subparts AAAA and BBBB, 40 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the final (Dec. 2000) small municipal 
waste combustors (MWC) new source performance standards (NSPS), 
emission guidelines (EG), and Federal 111(d) plan. The small MWC rule 
regulates owners and operators of small MWC, which are MWC units with 
capacities between 35 tons per day (tpd) and 250 tpd. The amendments 
will not change the response (the types of emission controls that will 
be used) of the facilities to the rule, but will provide clarification 
and correction. Specifically, the amendments will include: (1) Fixing 
typographical errors created by the Office of the Federal Register; (2) 
approval of State operator training programs for MWC operators in the 
State of Minnesota (this was previously done for MWC operators in the 
States of Maryland and Connecticut); (3) addressing carbon monoxide 
(CO) emission limits during MWC malfunctions (this same provision was 
already added to large MWC standards in a previous rulemaking); (4) 
revising a CO limit for one type of MWC and a NOx limit for another 
type of MWC; and (5) removing one voluntary consensus standard, ASTM D-
6522, which is not an appropriate test method for this industry. These 
changes need to be made to address compliance issues for this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4970;

Agency Contact: Brian Shrager, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-7689
Fax: 919 541-7689
Email: [email protected]

Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5264
Fax: 919 541-5264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN17
_______________________________________________________________________




3104. REVISIONS TO AIR EMISSIONS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action seeks to combine and consolidate air emission 
reporting requirements from three regulations. The three regulations 
are the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), the Consolidated Emissions 
Reporting Rule (CERR), and the NOX SIP Call. Each of these regulations 
has associated emissions reporting requirements. The purpose of this 
action is to resolve differences in the reporting requirements in the 
three regulations so that the regulated community will have a single 
location in the Code of Federal Regulations that details air emission 
reporting requirements. For example, the CERR and the NOX SIP Call use 
similar but not identical terminology to describe what data must be 
reported to EPA. The proposed rule would resolve these differences.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/06                       71 FR 69
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4951; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/January/Day-03/a24614.htm; 
EPA Docket information: OAR-2004-0489

Agency Contact: Dennis Beauregard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5512
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: [email protected]

Doug Solomon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4132
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN20
_______________________________________________________________________




3105. IMPLEMENTATION RULE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS: RECONSIDERATION; 
OVERWHELMING TRANSPORT CLASSIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 to 7511f; 42 USC 
7601(a)(1)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule was issued as a result of EPA's Reconsideration of 
the Phase 1 Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS as requested by 
Earthjustice. Specifically, this rule will address the Overwhelming 
Transport Classification. The Phase 1 Rule provided specific 
requirements for State and local air pollution control agencies and 
tribes to prepare State implementation plans (SIPs) and tribal 
Implementation Plans (TIPs) under the

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8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone, 
published by EPA on July 18, 1997. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires EPA 
to set ambient air quality standards and requires States to submit SIPs 
to implement those standards. The 1997 standards were challenged in 
court, but in February 2001, the Supreme Court determined that EPA has 
authority to implement a revised ozone standard, but ruled that EPA 
must reconsider its implementation plan for moving from the 1-hour 
standard to the revised standard. The Supreme Court identified 
conflicts between different parts of the CAA related to implementation 
of a revised NAAQS, provided some direction to EPA for resolving the 
conflicts, and left it to EPA to develop a reasonable approach for 
implementation. Thus, the Phase 1 Rule addressed the requirements of 
the CAA and the Supreme Court's ruling.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/27/06                    71 FR 15098
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4625.4; EPA publication information: 
NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-27/a2909.htm; 
Split from RIN 2060-AJ99.

Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5666
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5550
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN26
_______________________________________________________________________




3106. INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILER AND PROCESS 
HEATER NESHAP, RECONSIDERATION OF EMISSIONS AVERAGING PROVISION AND 
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.7480

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 13, 2004, national emission standards for 
hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for industrial, commercial and 
institutional boilers, and process heaters were promulgated. Following 
promulgation, EPA received a petition for reconsideration filed by the 
General Electric Company. The petitioner claim that the proposal did 
not provide sufficient information on the emission averaging provision 
added in the final rule upon which to provide meaningful comment. The 
petitioner requests reconsideration or clarification that the rule 
allows for consolidated testing of commonly vented boilers. On October 
31, 2005, we granted the petition and proposed a limited number of 
amendments to the NESHAP. In response to the petition, we proposed an 
amendment allowing for consolidated testing of commonly vented boilers 
under the emission averaging provision. In addition, we proposed 
amendments and technical corrections to clarify some applicability and 
implementation issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/05                    70 FR 62264
NPRM Comment Period End         12/15/05
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4987; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/October/Day-31/a21531.htm;

Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

Robert Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN32
_______________________________________________________________________




3107. AIR QUALITY: REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS-
EXCLUSION OF HFE-7300

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a deregulatory action to exclude HFE-7300 from the 
list of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the basis that, as a 
precursor, this compound makes a negligible contribution to the 
formation of tropospheric ozone. This compound has potential for use as 
a refrigerant because it also is not a stratospheric ozone depleter. 
This action will remove the necessity to control HFE-7300 as a VOC in 
State Implementation Plans for attaining the ozone standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/06                     71 FR 6729
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5010; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/February/Day-09/a1800.htm;

Agency Contact: Dave Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3356
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN34
_______________________________________________________________________




3108. TREATMENT OF DATA INFLUENCED BY EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 1, 2006, SAFE-TEA requires EPA 
publish a NPRM in the FR NLT 3/1/06. Signature by 3/1 will be met but 
FR Pub date of 3/1 will not be met.

Abstract: This regulation would codify EPA policy concerning how to 
address air quality data that has been identified as being affected by 
exceptional, natural, or international events. The rulemaking provides 
guidance to States, local, and Tribal air quality agencies on how to 
address the air quality and public health impacts caused by these types 
of events. EPA is developing this rule to better address situations 
where data resulting from uncontrollable, natural, or exceptional 
events -- for example forest fires, structural fires, high wind, 
volcanic or seismic activities -- may require special consideration. In 
some cases, it may be appropriate to exclude data from such events from 
regulatory consideration because they could result in inappropriate air 
quality values being compared with the level of the affected air 
quality standard. In other cases it may be appropriate to retain the 
data for comparison with the level of the affected standard and then 
allow EPA time to formulate the appropriate regulatory response.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/06                    71 FR 12592
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4998; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-10/a2179.htm;

Agency Contact: Larry Wallace, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C-504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0906
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

Eric Ginsburg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-
304-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0877
Fax: 919 541-4511
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN40
_______________________________________________________________________




3109. NESHAP FOR AREA SOURCES: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND COPOLYMERS 
PRODUCTION, PRIMARY COPPER SMELTING, SECONDARY COPPER SMELTING, PRIMARY 
NONFERROUS METALS (ZINC, CADMIUM, AND BERYLLIUM)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Court deadline.

Abstract: Section 112(k)(3) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to 
prepare a comprehensive strategy to control emissions of hazardous air 
pollutants (HAPs) from area sources in urban areas. The strategy must 
identify at least 30 HAPs that, as the result of emissions from area 
sources, present the greatest threat to public health in urban areas. 
The strategy must also identify the source categories that emit the 
listed urban HAPs. EPA must subject to regulation those listed source 
categories such that 90 percent of the aggregate emissions of the urban 
HAPs are subjected to standards. The strategy was published on July 19, 
1999, and listed various area source categories emitting at least one 
of the urban HAPs. EPA eventually listed a total of 70 source 
categories that collectively account for at least 90 percent of the 
urban HAPs in urban areas. As such, EPA is required to subject these 
source categories to regulations issued under section 112(d). 
Furthermore, EPA has received a court order requiring that the Agency 
complete the 112(k) mandate by certain dates. Specifically, the court 
order requires that EPA issue regulations affecting 4 of these area 
source categories by December 15, 2006. This action will satisfy the 
first date under this mandate by consolidating activities into one 
notice for the following 4 source categories: Secondary Copper 
Production, Primary Copper Production, Primary Nonferrous Metals 
Production, and Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production.
These source categories have been selected because our information 
indicates that one of the following situations apply: 1) There are no 
existing area source facilities in the source category (secondary 
copper production); 2) the sources within the source category are 
already subject to an existing NESHAP that applies to area sources 
(polyvinyl chloride and copolymers production); or 3) that there are 
only 1-2 sources in the source category that are well-controlled and 
subject to existing regulations and/or permit conditions (primary 
copper production and primary nonferrous metals production).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/06                    71 FR 59302
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5013

Agency Contact: Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4116
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN45
_______________________________________________________________________




3110. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: 2007 CRITICAL USE EXEMPTIONS 
FOR METHYL BROMIDE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: sec 604 of the CAA

CFR Citation: 40 CFR NYD

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will authorize methyl bromide critical use 
exemptions for the 2007 calendar year, which the Agency believes meet 
the criteria for the critical use exemptions, and will also allocate 
such exemptions.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/06                    71 FR 38325
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5051; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/July/Day-06/a5969.htm; ; EPA 
Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0538

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ozone/mbr

Agency Contact: Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9321
Fax: 202 565-2079
Email: [email protected]

Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN54
_______________________________________________________________________




3111. REQUIREMENTS FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE (RFG) UNDER THE 8-HOUR 
OZONE STANDARD FOR BUMP-UP AREAS DESIGNATED ATTAINMENT FOR THE 1-HOUR 
OZONE STANDARD PRIOR TO REVOCATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) is gasoline blended to reduce 
emissions that cause ozone smog. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires 
certain areas to use RFG, depending on how serious is the ozone 
problem--i.e., how far it is from attaining the National Ambient Air 
Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. In some cases, areas that 
previously had a less-serious ozone problem subsequently experience 
worse air quality, and in such cases the Clean Air Act requires them to 
be ``bumped up'' to a higher category, thereby requiring RFG use. One 
complication is that the Agency is now implementing the transition from 
the previous ozone standard, based on the amount of pollution measured 
over a 1-hour period, to the new ozone standard, based on an 8-hour 
period. This rule would set regulations for such cases. EPA is inviting 
comment on two options for such cases. Under the first option, an area 
would be required to use RFG at least until it is redesignated to 
attainment for the 8-hour NAAQS. This option would rely on an 
antibacksliding approach that emphasizes that the area is still an 
ozone nonattainment area notwithstanding its redesignation to 
attainment of the 1-hour NAAQS. EPA would interpret the Act as 
requiring continued use of RFG in the proposal areas due to their 
continued status as ozone nonattainment areas under the 8-hour NAAQS. 
An area would remain an RFG area at least until it is redesignated to 
attainment for the 8-hour NAAQS. Under the second option, EPA would 
interpret CAA section 211(k)(10)(D) such that an area would no longer 
be considered an RFG area after redesignation to attainment for the 1-
hour NAAQS, if the State requests removal of RFG and demonstrates that 
removal would not result in loss of emission reductions relied upon in 
the State attainment plan. This option would allow for removal of the 
RFG program for proposal areas during transition to the 8-hour NAAQS, 
unlike the approach adopted for other bump-up areas. This option would 
implement an antibacksliding approach with a trigger date (date of 
revocation of the 1-hour NAAQS) that is different from that otherwise 
used. EPA recently redesignated Atlanta to attainment of the 1-hour 
NAAQS, prior to revocation of the 1-hour NAAQS. Thus, Atlanta is the 
only bump-up area that would fall within the scope of this proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/06                    71 FR 36042
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5022; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-23/a5620.htm;

Agency Contact: Kurt Gustafson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9219
Fax: 202 343-2800
Email: [email protected]

Leila Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AASMCG, 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN63
_______________________________________________________________________




3112. AMENDMENT TO TIER 2 VEHICLE EMISSION STANDARDS AND GASOLINE SULFUR 
REQUIREMENTS: EXEMPTION FOR U.S. TERRITORIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA 325(a)(1)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80(H)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would exempt the three Pacific Island Territories--
American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands (CNMI) from the Tier-2 rule for vehicle emission and gasoline 
sulfur requirements. The Governor of American Samoa petitioned us for 
an exemption from the Tier-2 gasoline sulfur requirement because of the 
high cost, the potential for gasoline shortages, and minimal air 
quality benefits to American Samoa. The Governors of Guam and CNMI also 
want the exemption and enforcement discretion for similar reasons. The 
Far East market, primarily Singapore, supplies gasoline to the Pacific 
Island Territories. The Tier-2 sulfur standard effectively requires the 
importation of special product runs, which would increase the cost and 
could jeopardize the security of the gasoline supply to the Pacific 
Island Territories. The air quality in American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI 
is generally pristine due to the wet climate, strong prevailing winds, 
and the remoteness. Exempting these Pacific Island Territories from the 
gasoline sulfur standard would have minimal, if any, impact on air 
quality.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5027;

Agency Contact: Alvaro Alvarado, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9473
Email: [email protected]

Leila Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AASMCG, 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN66
_______________________________________________________________________




3113. INTERPRETIVE RULEMAKING TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF CERTAIN MONITORING 
REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title V

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, October 27, 2006, Consent Decree 
deadline.

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to respond to comments and 
finalize an interpretation of certain existing regulatory language 
relative to the need to address the sufficiency of existing monitoring 
requirements included in State and Federal operating permits programs 
developed under title V of the Clean Air Act (Act). Specifically, our 
proposed interpretation was that sections 70.6(c)(1) and 71.6(c)(1) of 
40 CFR parts 70 and 71 (previously referred to as the Umbrella 
Monitoring Rule) do not provide a basis for assessing the adequacy of 
or adding monitoring requirements to operating permits, independent of 
such monitoring required under existing Federal air pollution control 
rules and State implementation plan (SIP) rules (i.e., monitoring 
required under applicable requirements), including monitoring required 
under the part 64 (the compliance assurance monitoring or CAM, rule) 
where it applies, and such monitoring as may be required to fill gaps 
under the separate periodic monitoring requirements of the operating 
permits rules. We also formally withdrew a September 17, 2002 proposal 
to revise these paragraphs in parts 70 and 71. The final action will 
implement the interpretation consistent with our responses to public 
comments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/06                    71 FR 32006
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5044; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-02/a8613.htm;

Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1058
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5635
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN74
_______________________________________________________________________




3114. RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD RULE

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

RIN: 2060-AN76
_______________________________________________________________________




3115. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION, NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE 
REVIEW, AND TITLE V: TREATMENT OF CORN MILLING FACILITIES UNDER THE 
``MAJOR EMITTING FACILITY'' DEFINITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 28, 2006, DA committed a 2/
28/06 signature on NPRM to Senator Thune.

Abstract: Given widespread concerns about our nation's fuel supply and 
Congress's recent recognition of the enormous role that domestically 
produced ethanol can play in reducing our dependence on foreign oil (by 
Congress's enactment of the renewable fuels standard in the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005), EPA will examine the treatment of ethanol 
production facilities under the New Source Review and title V operating 
permit programs. Specifically, a source emitting greater than the major 
source threshold may be subject to New Source Review, operating 
permits, and other regulations. A source in one of 27 listed source 
categories (including chemical process plants) has a major source 
threshold of 100 tons per year. Conversely, sources not in the one of 
the 27 listed source categories have a major source threshold of 250 
tons per year. EPA will determine through this rulemaking whether 
ethanol production facilities were originally intended to be in the 
chemical process plants source category when these categories were 
developed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/06                    71 FR 12240
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5049; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-09/a2148.htm;

Agency Contact: Joanna Swanson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5282
Fax: 919 541-5509

Tom Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-
03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5135
Fax: 919 541-4028
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN77

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3116. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES AND NATIONAL 
EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: REVISIONS TO INITIAL 
PERFORMANCE TEST PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60, 61, 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule will extend the time period required for 
source owners and operators to conduct initial performance tests in 
response to force majeures. A force majeure is defined as an event 
caused by circumstances beyond the control of the affected facility, 
its contractors, or any entity controlled by the affected facility that 
results in not meeting the regulatory requirement to conduct 
performance tests within the specified timeframe despite the affected 
facility's best efforts to fulfill the obligation. Examples of such 
events are acts of nature, acts of war or terrorism, or equipment 
failure or safety hazard beyond the control of the affected facility.
We recognize that there may be circumstances beyond a source owner's or 
operator's control that could cause a performance test deadline to be 
missed and that we must provide a mechanism for consideration of these 
circumstances and granting of extensions where warranted. Under current 
rules, a source owner or operator who is unable to comply with testing 
requirements within the allotted timeframe due to a force majeure is 
regarded as being in violation and subject to enforcement action. As a 
matter of policy, EPA has exercised enforcement discretion to avoid 
finding such sources in violation. However, because these failures 
result in circumstances beyond the control of the source owner or 
operator, we believe that a more reasonable approach is to provide an 
opportunity to such owners and operators to make good faith 
demonstrations and obtain extensions of the performance testing 
deadline in appropriate circumstances.
EPA's plans to address this issue were noted in the final Clean Air 
Action National Stack Testing Guidance issued by EPA on September 30, 
2005. The following footnote was included in this guidance document. 
``The Agency believes that it has the authority under law to allow 
extensions and plans to conduct notice and comment rulemaking regarding 
appropriate circumstances in which an extension of initial performance 
test deadlines may be allowed by regulation.``

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/06                    71 FR 45487
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5061; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-09/a12966.htm;

Agency Contact: Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C304-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2910
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN84
_______________________________________________________________________




3117. [bull] FINAL RULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW SOURCE REVIEW 
(NSR) PROGRAM FOR PM2.5

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

RIN: 2060-AN86
_______________________________________________________________________




3118. [bull] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ADJUSTING ALLOWANCES FOR 
CLASS I SUBSTANCES FOR EXPORT TO ARTICLE 5 COUNTRIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends prior action by the Agency related to the 
transition of Article 5 countries to ozone-depleting substance 
alternatives. Currently, Article 5 allowances are determined as a 
percentage of total production allowances assigned to U.S. companies 
for Class I ozone-depleting substances. In accordance with the Beijing 
Amendments of the Montreal Protocol, this action revises established 
Article 5 allowances independently of total production allowances based 
on new data.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/06                    71 FR 49395
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4697.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK45.

Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9729
Email: [email protected]

Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN87
_______________________________________________________________________




3119. [bull] FINAL EXTENSION OF THE DEFERRED EFFECTIVE DATE OF 
NONATTAINMENT DESIGNATIONS FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 
STANDARDS FOR EARLY ACTION COMPACT AREAS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7407; 42 USC 7501 to 7515; 42 USC 7601

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, November 15, 2006, Final must be 
signed 11/15 to publish NLT 11/30 to be effective by 12/31/2006 or EAC 
areas will become nonattainment.

Abstract: This rule proposes to defer the effective date of 
nonattainment designations for 14 areas of the country that have 
entered into Early Action Compacts (EACs) with EPA until April 15, 
2008. These EAC areas have agreed to reduce ground-level ozone 
pollution earlier than the Clean Air Act requires and to attain the 
National Ambient Air

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Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone by December 31, 2007. This rule 
will establish a final deferred effective date of nonattainment 
designations of April 15, 2008, for compact areas, or portions of 
compact areas, so long as these areas meet agreed-upon milestones. The 
current effective date of nonattainment designation for these EAC areas 
has been deferred until December 31, 2006, for those communities that 
continue to fulfill all compact obligations. This action must be 
finalized and published in the Federal Register by November 30, 2006, 
or the 14 EAC areas with deferred nonattainment designations will 
automatically loose their deferred designations and have nonattainment 
designations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/06                    71 FR 45492
NPRM Comment Period End         09/08/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4839.5; EPA publication information: 
NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-09/
a12960.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AN04. Split from RIN 2060-AM03. 
Promulgation of SAN 4839 will include the material formerly proposed as 
SAN 4798. SAN 4798 has been merged into SAN 4839.

Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1051
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

David Cole, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-
05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5565
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN90
_______________________________________________________________________




3120. [bull] OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS: RESPONSE TO PETITION 
FOR RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, January 15, 2007, Court-Ordered 
Deadline.

Abstract: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and 
Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Other Solid Waste 
Incineration Units were promulgated in 2005 (70 FR 74870, 12/16/05). A 
petition for reconsideration of that rule was received in February of 
2006. This action will constitute EPA's response to that petition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/28/06                    71 FR 36726
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5073; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-28/a10095.htm; EPA 
Docket information: epa-hq-oar-2003-0156

Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN91
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3121. [bull] PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND 
NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): REMOVAL OF VACATED ELEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking is to remove regulatory 
language from our NSR rules that was vacated by the court after 
promulgation. Specific elements addressed by this rulemaking are the: 
(1) Clean Unit applicability test and (2) exemption for Pollution 
Control Projects (PCP).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5077;

Agency Contact: David Painter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Dave Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN92
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3122. [bull] RULE INTERPRETING THE SCOPE OF TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT 
MODIFICATIONS WHERE EPA HAS APPROVED ALTERNATIVE MONITORING AND TESTING 
PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking is to clarify the meaning of 
``significant permit modification'' (in 40 CFR parts 70 and 71) as it 
pertains to an alternative emissions monitoring and testing request 
that has been approved by EPA, and to clarify how the approved request 
becomes incorporated into a title V operating permit. The EPA routinely 
receives requests from industry to approve alternative monitoring and 
testing provisions. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), under 
sections 60.8(b), 61.13(h), 63.7(f), 51.212(b)(2) 60.13(l), 61.14(g), 
and 63.8(f), authorizes EPA to approve an alternative monitoring or 
testing request, provided an adequate demonstration of equivalency with 
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required monitoring or testing has been made. EPA believes that the 
approved alternative monitoring or testing provisions should be 
incorporated into the title V operating permit quickly and without 
burden to the permitting authority or the source.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5079;

Agency Contact: Tom Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5135
Fax: 919 541-4028
Email: [email protected]

Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5635
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN93
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3123. [bull] REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: UPDATED VOLATILITY 
STANDARD FOR ALASKA ONLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA 211

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise EPA's gasoline-engine emission 
regulations to allow the use of the latest version of ASTM technical 
standards for Alaska. Gasoline-powered engines in Alaska face special 
challenges. Extremely cold winter temperatures increase the risk that 
engines using typical gasoline blends will suffer from difficulty in 
cold starting. To address these unique circumstances, the new ASTM 
4814-04 standards for gasoline include special subclasses for gasoline 
used in extremely cold conditions. The new parameters enhance vehicle 
cold start and warm-up performance by allowing slightly different 
volatility characteristics for gasoline. Current EPA regulations only 
allow the use of the older 1988 version of the ASTM gasoline standards, 
which do not address Alaska's cold climate. This rulemaking is intended 
to adopt new specifications by changing the ``Substantially Similar'' 
definition to include the new standards in ASTM 4814-04 for Alaska 
only. This action is supported by automobile manufacturers and Alaska 
refiners.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5080;

Agency Contact: Alvaro Alvarado, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9473
Email: [email protected]

Dave Kortum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9022
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN94
_______________________________________________________________________




3124. [bull] STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES AND 
EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING SOURCES -- OTHER SOLID WASTE 
INCINERATION UNITS: TECHNICAL AMENDMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509 CAA 129

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This New Source Performance Standard and Emission Guideline 
for Other Solid Waste Incineration Units was promulgated December 16, 
2005, addressing the incineration of nonhazardous solid wastes by very 
small municipal waste combustion units and institutional waste 
incineration units. The opacity emission limitation and the timing 
requirements for its test were incorrectly specified in the promulgated 
rule due to a typographical error. This action will correct that error.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5083;

Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN95
_______________________________________________________________________




3125. [bull] STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW INDUSTRIAL- COMMERCIAL -
INSTITUTIONAL STEAM GENERATING UNITS: AMENDMENT FOR FACILITY-SPECIFIC 
NOX STANDARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 111

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.40b

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 25, 1986, EPA issued new source performance 
standards (NSPS) for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam 
Generating Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart Db), including standards 
limiting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from industrial boilers. The 
standards include provisions for facility-specific NOx standards for 
industrial boilers which simultaneously combust fossil fuel and gaseous 
or liquid chemical byproducts/waste under certain contains. On December 
15, 2005, Innovene USA LLC petitioned EPA to establish a site-specific 
NOx emission limitation for the absorber offgas incinerator at 
Innovene's Lima, Ohio facility. This action will address the Innovene 
petition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             01/00/07

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5084;

Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN96
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Clean Air Act (CAA)



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3126. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING 
STATION; NAVAJO NATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New 
Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Navajo 
generating station. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards 
modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to 
ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/99                    64 FR 48725
Notice                          01/26/00                     65 FR 4244
Reproposal                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4315; Formerly listed as RIN 2060-AI79

Agency Contact: Doug McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Regional Office San Francisco, AIR5, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 415 947-4106
Fax: 415 947-3579
Email: [email protected]

Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San 
Francisco, AIR1, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 520 498-0118
Fax: 520 498-1333
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2009-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________




3127. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING 
STATION; FOUR CORNERS POWER PLANT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New 
Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Four Corners 
Plant, respectively. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards 
modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to 
ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Reproposal                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3569; NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/
fedrgstr/EPA-; AIR/1999/September/Day-08 /a23277.htm.; Formerly listed 
as RIN 2060-AF42

Agency Contact: Doug McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Regional Office San Francisco, AIR5, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 415 947-4106
Fax: 415 947-3579
Email: [email protected]

Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San 
Francisco, AIR1, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 520 498-0118
Fax: 520 498-1333
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2009-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________




3128. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT 
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7); AVAILABILITY OF 
INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC; TECHNICAL AMENDMENT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: CAA 112(r)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its 
implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 68 require certain stationary 
sources to report an Off-site Consequence Analysis (OCA), including a 
worst-case release scenario, in a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that is to 
be made available to the public. In response to concerns that posting 
OCA information on the Internet might increase the risk of terrorist 
and other criminal activities, on August 5, 1999, the Chemical Safety 
Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (CSISSFRRA) 
was enacted. The Act requires the President to promulgate regulations 
governing the distribution of the OCA sections of RMPs that, in the 
opinion of the President, would minimize the likelihood of accidental 
releases and the risk of terrorist and other criminal activities 
associated with posting this information. The President delegated his 
rulemaking authority to the Attorney General and the Administrator of 
EPA, who jointly promulgated the required regulations at 40 CFR part 
1400. The part 1400 regulations restrict the public's access to the OCA 
sections of RMPs in certain ways. As currently drafted, however, 
section 68.210(a) of part 68 states that RMPs are available to the 
public under

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CAA section 114, which makes information collected under the CAA, 
including RMPs in their entirety, available to the public, except for 
confidential business information. EPA is therefore revising 40 CFR 
section 68.210(a) to reflect the August 2000 rulemaking. The revision 
will state that OCA data is made available to the public under the 
provisions of 40 CFR part 1400. This revision is not meant to regulate 
any new entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4607;

Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________




3129. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (RESPONSE TO REMAND)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409 CAA 109

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR 50.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 15, 1994, the Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) proposed not to revise the existing 24-hour and annual primary 
standards. The EPA sought public comment on the need to adopt 
additional regulatory measures to address the health risk to asthmatic 
individuals posed by short-term peak sulfur dioxide exposure. On March 
7, 1995, EPA proposed implementation strategies for reducing short-term 
high concentrations of sulfur dioxide emissions in the ambient air. On 
May 22, 1996, EPA published its final decision not to revise the 
primary sulfur dioxide NAAQS. The notice stated that EPA would shortly 
propose a new implementation strategy to assist States in addressing 
short-term peaks of sulfur dioxide. The new implementation strategy--
the Intervention Level Program--was proposed on January 2, 1997. In 
July 1996, the American Lung Association and the Environmental Defense 
Fund petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for a 
judicial review of EPA's decision not to establish a new 5-minute 
NAAQS. On January 30, 1998, the court found that EPA did not adequately 
explain its decision and remanded the case so EPA could explain its 
rationale more fully. EPA published a schedule for responding to the 
remand in the May 5, 1998 Federal Register. Since that notice, EPA has 
continued to work on the proposed response to the remand by reviewing 
additional SO2 air quality information. EPA published an informational 
notice in the Federal Register on January 9, 2001 (66 FR 1665). EPA 
conducted monitoring to evaluate sources of SO2 peaks and is currently 
analyzing these data. The results of this project will inform the 
response to the remand.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM NAAQS Review               11/15/94                    59 FR 58958
NPRM NAAQS Implementation       03/07/95                    60 FR 12492
Final NAAQS Review              05/22/96                    61 FR 25566
NPRM rev. NAAQS impl            01/02/97                      62 FR 210
Notice Resp to Remand           05/05/98                    63 FR 24782
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 1002; EPA publication information: NPRM 
NAAQS Review-NAAQS Review

Agency Contact: Dave Mckee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5288
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: [email protected]

Susan Stone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-
06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1146
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




3130. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY: PERMIT 
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR NON-FEDERAL CLASS I AREAS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7670 to 7479, CAA 160 to 169

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act's prevention of significant 
deterioration (PSD) program, a State or tribe may redesignate their 
lands as class I areas to provide enhanced protection for their air 
quality resources. This rule will clarify the PSD permit review 
procedures for new and modified major stationary sources near these 
non-Federal class I areas. EPA seeks to develop clarifying PSD permit 
application procedures that are effective, efficient, and equitable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/16/97                    62 FR 27158
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3919;

Agency Contact: Darrel Harmon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, 6101A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7416
Fax: 202 501-1153
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________




3131. NESHAP: GROUP II POLYMERS AND RESINS-RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 8, 2003.

Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source 
category under section 112(d) of the CAA. This source category covers 
certain chemical

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process units used to manufacture products. The current action, 
required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from 
this same source category, and develop additional emission standards, 
as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4657;

Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-
03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK13
_______________________________________________________________________




3132. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR 
STATIONARY COMBUSTION TURBINES-PETITION TO DELIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove the Gas Turbines 
source category from the list of hazardous air pollutant sources under 
section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the 
petition and either grant or deny the petition within 12 months of the 
date the complete petition is received. If the Agency grants the 
petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the 
Federal Register, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the 
Agency denies the petition, a notice of denial will be published in the 
Federal Register providing an explanation of the denial.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-Delisting                  04/07/04                    69 FR 18327
NPRM-STAY                       04/07/04                    69 FR 18338
Final Action-STAY               08/18/04                    69 FR 51184
Final Action                    06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4751; EPA publication information: 
NPRM-STAY - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2004/April/Day-07/
a7775.htm

Sectors Affected: 3336 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission 
Equipment Manufacturing; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation

Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2962
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________




3133. SECTION 126 RULE WITHDRAWAL PROVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing to revise one narrow aspect of the Section 
126 Rule, which was promulgated January 18, 2000. That rule requires 
certain sources located in the eastern United States to reduce their 
NOx emissions for purposes of reducing ozone transport. EPA coordinated 
the Section 126 Rule with a related ozone transport rule, known as the 
NOx State implementation plan call (NOx SIP Call), which also addresses 
ozone transport in the eastern United States. The EPA established the 
same compliance date for both rules, May 1, 2003. The EPA included a 
provision in the Section 126 Rule which provided that where a State 
adopted, and EPA approved, a SIP controlling transport under the NOx 
SIP Call, and with a May 1, 2003 compliance date, EPA would withdraw 
the Section 126 requirements for sources in that State. This was a 
practical way to address the overlap between the two rules and avoid 
having sources be subject to two sets of potentially different NOx 
transport control requirements. As the result of court actions, the 
compliance dates for the Section 126 Rule and the NOx SIP Call have 
both been delayed until May 31, 2004. In addition, the NOx SIP Call has 
been divided into two phases. Therefore, it is necessary to revise the 
Section 126 Rule withdrawal provision so that it will continue to 
operate under these new circumstances. This action also proposes to 
withdraw the Section 126 Rule in States that meet the proposed revised 
criteria.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/03                    68 FR 16644
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4689; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2003/April/Day-04/a8152.htm;

Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3292
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK41
_______________________________________________________________________




3134. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT: CLARIFICATION OF TRADING 
PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671, CAA 176(c)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The transportation conformity rule, promulgated in November 
1993, ensures that transportation and air quality planning are 
consistent with Clean Air Act air quality standards. The Open Market 
Trading Guidance provides guidance to states for establishing a method 
to quantify emissions reductions (called discrete emissions reductions 
or DERs) that can be traded among parties and how such trading should 
occur. This action will amend the transportation conformity rule to 
clarify how emissions trading could be reconciled in the conformity 
process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3917;

Agency Contact: Angela Spickard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, NFEVL, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 734 214-4238
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




3135. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL 
FACILITIES; AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (Revision); 40 CFR 93 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had oversight 
and policy development authority for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) 
programs since the passage of the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 1970. The 1977 
amendments to the CAA mandated I/M for certain areas with long-term air 
quality problems and the 1990 amendments set forth standards for 
implementation of I/M programs. EPA used the statutory requirements of 
the Act, including I/M requirements for Federal facilities, to 
promulgate regulations which states would use in the development of 
their I/M State Implementation Plans (SIPs). Those rule requirements 
effectively gave States certain authorities over the Federal 
government. The Department of Justice has now ruled that Federal 
sovereign immunity was not fully waived under the CAA for those 
requirements and EPA should amend its rule to remove the requirement 
that States include those elements in their SIPs. EPA is proposing to: 
(1) Amend the Federal facilities I/M requirements by removing that 
section; (2) correct existing I/M SIP approval actions which include 
these elements; (3) establish new Federal facilities I/M program 
requirements which Federal facilities in I/M program areas must meet in 
order to comply with the Act; and (4) designate for each State which 
section of the Act Federal agencies must comply with based on how that 
State promulgated its I/M regulations. These changes will have minimal 
to no impact on the States as no new requirements are being created. 
The States are under no obligation, legal or otherwise, to modify 
existing SIPs meeting the previously applicable requirements as a 
result of this action, nor will emissions reduction credit be affected. 
However, the changes will clarify for affected Federal facilities what 
they must do to meet the CAA requirements by establishing new 
regulations per those requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4348;

Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, 6406, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4928
Fax: 734 214-4052
Email: [email protected]

Sara Schneeberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5592
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




3136. CALIFORNIA GASOLINE TECHNICAL CORRECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 
7601(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.81(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule corrects final regulations which were published in 
the Federal Register on March 29, 2001 (66 FR 17230). The corrected 
regulatory provision restores the definition of California gasoline as 
used in the enforcement exemptions for California gasoline under the 
regulation of fuels and fuel additives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4722;

Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, AAHEBTC, Ann Arbor, MI 48346
Phone: 734 214-4287
Email: [email protected]

John Hannon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5563
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK56
_______________________________________________________________________




3137. SECTION 126 RULE: WITHDRAWAL OF FINDINGS FOR SOURCES IN MICHIGAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52.34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA coordinated the Section 126 Rule with another rule known 
as the NOx State implementation plan (SIP) Call, because both rules 
addresse ozone transport in the eastern half of

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the United States. EPA established a mechanism in the Section 126 Rule 
whereby the rule would be withdrawn for sources in a State if the State 
submitted, and EPA approved, a SIP that complied with the NOx SIP Call. 
This was a practical way to address the overlap between the two rules 
and avoid having sources be subject to two sets of potentially 
different NOx transport control requirements. As the result of court 
actions, the compliance dates for the Section 126 Rule and the NOx SIP 
Call have been delayed and the NOx SIP Call has been divided into two 
phases. Therefore, in a separate action, EPA proposed to revise the 
Section 126 Rule withdrawal provision so that it will continue to 
operate under these new circumstances. Under that proposal, where a 
State submits a NOx SIP that meets only Phase 1 of the NOx SIP Call, 
EPA would need to make a determination that the SIP controls the total 
group of Section 126 sources to the same stringency as the Section 126 
Rule would before the Section 126 Rule could be withdrawn. In this 
current action, EPA is proposing that the Michigan Phase I SIP meets 
the proposed revised Section 126 Rule withdrawal criteria, and 
therefore, if EPA finalizes the withdrawal criteria as proposed, EPA 
would withdraw the Section 126 Rule for sources in Michigan.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 4796;

Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3292
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL83
_______________________________________________________________________




3138. LIFTING THE STAY OF THE 8-HOUR PORTION OF THE FINDINGS OF 
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING 
INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT (``NOX SIP CALL'')

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In the Nitrogen Oxides State Implementation Plan Call (NOx 
SIP Call)(63 FR 57356, October 27, 1998), EPA found that emissions of 
NOx from 22 States and the District of Columbia (hereinafter referred 
to as `23 States') significantly contribute to downwind areas' 
nonattainment of the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. EPA also separately found that 
NOx emissions from the same 23 States significantly contribute to 
downwind nonattainment of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Subsequently, the 
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. 
Circuit) remanded the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. [American Trucking 
Associations, Inc. v. EPA, 175 F.3d 1027 on rehearing 195 F.3d 4 (D.C. 
Cir. 1999).] EPA stayed the 8-hour basis of the NOx SIP Call rule on 
September 18, 2000 (65 FR 56245), based on the uncertainty created by 
the D.C. Circuit's decision. EPA has now completed the actions 
necessary to address the aforementioned remand, and therefore is now 
conducting rulemaking to lift the stay. EPA is proposing to lift the 
stay of our findings in the NOx SIP Call contained in 40 CFR sec 
51.121(a)(2), related to the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards (NAAQS). This action does not create any new requirements; it 
merely reinstitutes a requirement of the NOx SIP Call that had 
previously been stayed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4797;

Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5665
Email: [email protected]

Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-
02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3292
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL84
_______________________________________________________________________




3139. CONSIDERATION OF INDUSTRY PETITION TO REMOVE THE TWO-PIECE CAN 
SUBCATEGORY FROM THE CLEAN AIR ACT HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT SOURCE 
CATEGORY LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove the 2-piece Can 
subcategory from the Metal Can Surface Coating source category, which 
is on the list of hazardous air pollutant source categories under 
section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the 
petition and either grant or deny the petition within 12 months of the 
date the complete petition is received. If the Agency grants the 
petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the 
Federal Register, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the 
Agency denies the petition, a notice of denial will be published in the 
Federal Register providing an explanation of the denial. The Can 
Manufacturers Association submitted the petition on November 4, 1996, 
and provided additional materials through April 4, 1999. At that time 
we determined the petition was complete. Because of the delisting of 
the HAP ethylene glycol butyl ether, there are not expected to be any 
sources in the subcategory. Consequently, there would be no sources 
subject to standards under section 112(d) or (f) of the Clean Air Act. 
EPA has notified the petitioner that there appears to be no benefit to 
delisting the subcategory, and the petitioner has tentatively agreed. 
However, since EPA has not received a notification of withdrawal of the 
petition, EPA continues to consider this an active rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4799;

Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5416
Email: [email protected]

Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL86
_______________________________________________________________________




3140. NESHAP & NSPS FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS--AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1960; 40 CFR 63.1975; 40 CFR 63.1980

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will address issues concerning the National 
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste 
Landfills, that was published on January 16, 2003. We will revise the 
startup, shutdown, and malfunction provisions promulgated in the rule 
in response to requests for more flexibility. We will clarify that the 
moisture balance calculations should be calculated on a wet weight 
basis as a response to requests about the intent of the promulgated 
rule. We will correct errors in the compliance dates for the rule.
Another aspect of this action will amend the existing regulation 
entitled Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal 
Solid Waste Landfills, subpart WWW of 40 CFR 60, promulgated on March 
12, 1996. The amendment is being undertaken in response to requests to 
clarify our intent regarding what constitutes an adequate landfill gas 
treatment system. This action also clarifies our intent to exempt from 
control landfill gas that is treated/upgraded. Furthermore, it 
clarifies who is responsible for control of untreated landfill gas that 
is sold. This action is necessary to clarify our intent regarding the 
issues discussed above. It will improve implementation and compliance 
with this regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/06                    71 FR 53272
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/06
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Additional Information: SAN No. 4846; NPRM was published September 8, 
2006 (71 FR 53272) as RIN 2060-AJ41 and RIN 2060-AH13.

Agency Contact: Karen Rackley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0634
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 2060-AH13, Previously reported as 
2060-AJ41
RIN: 2060-AM08
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3141. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--GLASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: The Clean Air Act (42 USC 7401 to 7626)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Final, Judicial, December 15, 2008.

Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory 
requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. This 
component includes the development of maximum achievable control 
technology (MACT) standards and generally available control technology 
(GACT) standards under section 112(d), the area source program 
developed under section 112(k), residual risk standards under 112(f), 
and other standards to regulate emissions of air toxics from specific 
sources. The section 112(k) area source strategy addresses area source 
contributions of air toxic substances. With the finalization of the 
Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy in July of 1999, the EPA 
introduced and outlined its ``risk based'' air toxics program, which 
includes both regulatory and non-regulatory programs and actions. 
Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area sources 
which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 
urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air 
Toxics Strategy. The Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy lists the 
goals of the EPA's air toxics program, which are as follows: (1) Reduce 
the incidence of cancer attributable to exposure to hazardous air 
pollutants by 75 percent nationally; (2) reduce national non-cancer 
risks substantially; and (3) address risks which are disproportionately 
posed on specific sub-populations and geographic areas. In order to 
accomplish these goals, the EPA has integrated its air toxics program 
into four components. The first component is source specific regulatory 
programs. These area source standards can require control levels which 
are equivalent to either MACT or GACT, as defined in section 112. The 
processes involved in glass manufacturing include raw material storage, 
handling and mixing, high temperature (usually furnace) melting, 
forming, coating, and other processes specific to particular products. 
The hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emitted from glass manufacturing 
includes lead, arsenic, mercury, cobalt, nickel, chromium, hydrogen 
fluoride, hydrochloric acid, glycol ethers, methyl ethyl ketone, 
xylene, 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene, n-butyl alcohol, toluene, methyl 
isobutyl ketone, m-xylene, 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, methanol, 
selenium, styrene, sec-butyl alcohol, manganese, antimony, barium, 
chlorine, phenol and formaldehyde. In 1986, EPA promulgated the NESHAP 
for Inorganic Arsenic Emissions From Glass Manufacturing Plants. Since 
that time, EPA has re-evaluated both the carcinogenicity assessment 
(April 10,

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1998) and the oral RfD assessment (February 1, 1993) for arsenic. In 
reference to the regulations addressing area sources, section 112(c)(3) 
states, ``such regulations shall be promulgated not later than 10 years 
after such date of enactment'' (CAA). Approximately 150 facilities 
currently operate in the United States producing containers, flat 
glass, industrial glass fiber and specialty glass. The specialty glass 
subcategory includes lighting, lead crystal, art glass, opthalmic 
lenses, tableware, optical glass fiber, and technical glass components 
and products. Two small businesses exist in the source category, both 
of which manufacture containers. It is unknown at this time whether 
these facilities will be affected by the rule (i.e., whether they use 
toxic raw materials in the furnace or coatings processes). Glass 
manufacturers use toxic raw materials in the furnace or in coating 
operations to impart specific properties to the final product. About 
1500 tons per year of HAP are released into the ambient air by glass 
manufacturing plants. Toxic emission sources include raw material 
storage, furnace and melting operations, and coating processes. Air 
pollution control devices are generally available for toxic emission 
points within the glass manufacturing industry. It is anticipated at 
this time that glass manufacturers not using toxics would not be 
subject to the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4873

Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, D-243-02, RTP , NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM12
_______________________________________________________________________




3142. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS 
MANUFACTURING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) 
emissions from the industrial inorganic chemicals manufacturing 
industry. This source category was listed for regulation under the 
Urban Air Toxic Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4874;

Agency Contact: Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, D-243-02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM19
_______________________________________________________________________




3143. PETITION TO DELIST A HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT FROM SECTION 112 OF 
THE CLEAN AIR ACT: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (MIBK)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Ketones Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has 
petitioned the Agency to remove methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) from the 
Clean Air Act (CAA) hazardous air pollutant (HAP) list. The ACC 
originally submitted the petition in April of 1997. EPA suspended 
review of the petition pending the completion of 2-generation 
reproductive effects study. That study is now complete. On October 17, 
2003, the ACC submitted an addendum to the 1997 petition which 
includes: The results of the 2-generation reproductive effects study; a 
presentation of the updated EPA IRIS file for MIBK, updated air 
dispersion modeling, and an analysis of potential transformation 
products. Based on this new submission, the ACC requested that EPA 
reopen its review of the MIBK petition. EPA did reopen its review of 
the petition. However, since the last submittal by the petitioner, a 2-
year MIBK bioassay by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) has been 
completed. A draft report of this study was reviewed by the NTP Board 
of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee, which 
accepted unanimously the conclusions in the report that there is some 
evidence of carcinogenic activity of MIBK. EPA has notified the 
petitioner that further review of the petition will require that the 
petitioner submit information regarding the relevance of the NTP study 
and a risk characterization for the human risk of cancer from MIBK 
exposures, which would include the derivation of a cancer unit risk 
estimate. Given the significant time that will be necessary to prepare 
and submit this information, we are considering the MIBK petition 
review a long-term action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          07/19/04                    69 FR 42954
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4849

Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5416
Email: [email protected]

Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-
01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5368
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM20
_______________________________________________________________________




3144. STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING AIR EMISSIONS FROM ANIMAL FEEDING 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice describes a strategy for addressing air emissions 
from animal feeding operations (AFOs). In this notice, we summarize the 
public concerns that have been raised about emissions from AFOs and 
explain the substantial scientific uncertainties pertaining to emission 
levels, public health and welfare effects, and emission control 
techniques for this industry. Resolving all the uncertainties will 
require substantial time and research. Nevertheless, some cost 
effective management practices for reducing emissions are available 
today, and the use of these practices will mitigate some of the adverse 
effects of these emissions. Early public input on a set of goals for an 
emission control program for AFOs and on an intended regulatory 
approach to begin reducing AFO emissions and solving some of the 
environmental problems based on information that is available today.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4865;

Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5032
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM26
_______________________________________________________________________




3145. AREA SOURCE NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR 
POLLUTANTS (NESHAP) FOR IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.

Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory 
requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. 
Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area sources 
which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 
urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air 
Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require control levels 
which are equivalent to either maximum achievable control technology 
(MACT) or generally available control technology (GACT), as defined in 
section 112. Both iron foundries and steel foundries were listed as 
high priority source categories via a toxicity-weighting analysis. 
Extensive data gathering and analyses were performed during the 
development of MACT standards for major iron and steel foundries in 
1998. Although primarily a 1998 snapshot of the industry, this database 
was continually updated with new information regarding plant closures 
and new control equipment installation throughout the major source rule 
development. Consequently, this database includes the most recent data 
for substantial number of area source foundries, and forms the 
foundation of the environmental and economic impact analysis for area 
source iron and steel foundries. We intend to consider both MACT and 
GACT as control options for regulated emission sources. Several HAPs 
have been identified that may be present in air emissions in 
significant enough quantities to be of concern. The metal HAPs emitted 
from melting furnaces include cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, and 
nickel. Aromatic organic HAPs produced by mold- and core-making lines, 
melting furnaces, and pouring, cooling and shakeout (PCS) lines contain 
acetophenone, benzene, cumene, dibenzofurans, dioxins, naphthalene, 
phenol, pyrene, toluene, and xylene. The nonaromatic organic HAPs 
emitted are formaldehyde, methanol, and triethylamine. There are 
approximately 300 area source iron foundries in the United States, with 
about 70 percent being small businesses. We estimate that 60 percent of 
the area source iron foundries have production under 10,000 tons per 
year. There are approximately 200 area source steel foundries in the 
United States, with about 70 percent being small businesses. We 
estimate that 80 percent of the area source steel foundries have 
production under 10,000 tons per year. A preliminary analytical 
blueprint was prepared in November 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4879;

Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1512
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM36
_______________________________________________________________________




3146. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PLATING AND POLISHING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.

Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory 
requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. 
Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area sources 
which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 
urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air 
Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require control levels 
which are equivalent to either maximum achievable control technology 
(MACT) or generally available control technology (GACT), as defined in 
section 112. The Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy lists plating and 
polishing as an area source category.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4886;

Agency Contact: Donna Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5251
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM37
_______________________________________________________________________




3147. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT 
NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT 
(RMRR); MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is a follow-up to SAN 4676, which is a final 
rule that specifies categories of equipment replacement activities that 
would qualify as ``routine maintenance, repair, and replacement'' 
(RMRR) under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) Program (40 
CFR 51, 40 CFR 52). SAN 4676's final action--referred to as the 
``equipment replacement provision'' (ERP)--was promulgated in the 
Federal Register on 10/27/03 (68 FR 61248). The action summarized here, 
SAN 4676.3, when finalized, will establish a regulatory definition for 
maintenance and repair activities (that are not equipment replacements) 
that qualify for the RMRR Exclusion from Major NSR. We previously 
proposed options for this SAN in our RMRR proposal on 12/31/02 (67 FR 
80920). However, this action will propose and take comments on an 
additional approach.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4676.3; EPA publication information: 
NPRM-Publication date is projected; Split from RIN 2060-AK28

Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0503
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

David Painter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM62
_______________________________________________________________________




3148. AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR SECONDARY NONFERROUS METALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000.

Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the 
development of standards for area sources which account for 90 percent 
of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous air 
pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy. 
The secondary nonferrous metals source category includes establishments 
primarily engaged in recovering nonferrous metals and alloys from new 
and used scrap and dross or in producing alloys from purchased refined 
metals. This industry includes establishments engaged in both the 
recovery and alloying of precious metals. Plants engaged in the 
recovery of tin through secondary smelting and refining, as well as by 
chemical processes, are included in this industry. Secondary refining 
and smelting produces metals from scrap and process waste. Scrap is 
bits and pieces of metal parts, bars, turnings, sheets, and wire that 
are off-specification or worn-out but are capable of being recycled. 
Two metal recovery technologies are generally used to produce refined 
metals. Pyrometallurgical technologies are processes that use heat to 
separate desired metals from other less or undesirable materials, while 
hydrometallurgical technologies the desired metals are separated from 
undesirables using techniques that capitalize on differences between 
constituent solubilities and/or electrochemical properties while in 
aqueous solutions. The secondary nonferrous metals source category is 
listed to address some of the urban metal HAP's like lead and chromium 
compounds in addition to arsenic.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4888

Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5308
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM70
_______________________________________________________________________




3149. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR STATIONARY SPARK IGNITED INTERNAL 
COMBUSTION ENGINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 111

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 23, 2006, Court-ordered deadline.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Court-ordered deadline.

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Abstract: This project is to develop New Source Performance Standards 
(NSPS) for stationary reciprocating internal combustion spark ignited 
engines. This includes two stroke lean burn (2SLB) engines, four stroke 
lean burn (4SLB) engines, and four stroke rich burn (4SRB) engines. 
These standards are being developed under section 111 of the CAA to 
require the application of the best system of emission reduction taking 
into account the cost of achieving emission reductions and 
environmental and energy impacts. The pollutants that will be addressed 
in this rulemaking are PM, NOx, SO2, and CO. The project is on a 
litigated schedule to propose by May 2006 and to promulgate by December 
2007. Information gathering began in early April 2004 and will result 
in the development of regulatory packages to propose and promulgate an 
NSPS standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/06                    71 FR 33804
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4915; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-12/a4919.htm;

Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5340
Email: [email protected]

Robert Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM81
_______________________________________________________________________




3150. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: 
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND COPOLYMERS PRODUCTION, AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4701 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.210-17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the National Emission Standards for 
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Polyvinyl Chloride and 
Copolymers. These standards were proposed on December 8, 2000 (65 FR 
76958), and originally promulgated on July 10, 2002 (67 FR 45886), but 
were vacated by the D.C. Circuit on June 18, 2004, in Mossville 
Environmental Action v. EPA, 370 F.3d 1232 (D.C. Cir. 2004). This 
action assures continuity of the parts of the standard that were upheld 
by the court, and addresses the component of these standards, regarding 
the use of vinyl chloride as a surrogate for all other HAP, that was 
not upheld by the court.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4988; ; EPA Docket information: OAR-
2002-0037

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-03, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN33
_______________________________________________________________________




3151. OPTIONAL CHASSIS CERTIFICATION FOR DIESEL VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.1863-07

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Prior to the heavy-duty 2007 rulemaking (HD 2007), we have 
required that crankcase emissions be controlled only on naturally 
aspirated diesel engines. We made an exception for turbocharged heavy-
duty diesel engines in the past because of concerns regarding fouling 
that could occur from diesel PM and engine oil, which are included in 
the crankcase emissions, when routing the crankcase blow-by into the 
turbocharger and aftercooler. However, this was an environmentally 
significant exception since most heavy-duty diesel trucks use 
turbocharged engines, and a single engine can emit over 100 pounds of 
NOx, NMHC, and PM from the crankcase over its lifetime. Therefore, 
given the availability of technologies to control crankcase emissions 
and the significant environmental benefit for eliminating those 
emissions, we are proposing new requirements for crankcase emissions in 
the HD 2007 rulemaking. Those provisions require that heavy-duty diesel 
engines either close the crankcase or account for any crankcase 
emissions within the total compliance limits of the tailpipe emissions 
standard. This requirement had the unintended consequence of confusing 
which crankcase provisions should apply to these heavy-duty diesel 
engines, those of subpart S or the newly defined diesel provisions of. 
It was our intention that these vehicles meet the newly defined 
requirements of closed crankcase provisions just as other heavy-duty 
diesel engines must. Therefore, we are finalizing a change to the HD 
2007 that explicitly defines the crankcase provisions applicable for 
heavy-duty chassis certified diesel engines under 14,000 pounds as 
those provisions defined under 40 CFR section 86.007-11. There are no 
environmental impacts. This represents a cost savings to the 
manufacturers of highway heavy-duty diesel engines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4993;

Agency Contact: Zuimdie Guerra, Environmental Protection Agency, Air 
and Radiation, AAHDOC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4387

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Email: [email protected]

Cleophas Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
AAHDOC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734 214-4824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN39
_______________________________________________________________________




3152. NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ON DETERMINING THE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS 
ACHIEVED FROM LIMITING THE VOC CONTENT OF ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAAA section 110

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is a Proposed Rulemaking (PRM) to discuss and 
take comment on approaches for calculating emission reductions from the 
national architectural and Industrial maintenance (AIM) coating rule 
and other architectural rules. Review of the comments received could 
result in a rule or policy guidance on calculation methodology. 
Conference calls have been initiated in order that EPA proceed to move 
forward with drafting an NPRM due to interest from both States and the 
regulated community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/31/05                    70 FR 51694
Comment Period Extended         10/13/05                    70 FR 59680
Second Comment Period Extended  12/20/05                    70 FR 75439
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5009; EPA publication information: 
ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/August/Day-31/
a17357.htm;

Agency Contact: Dave Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3356
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

Marcia Spink, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
3AP20, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
Phone: 215 814-2104
Fax: 215 814-2124
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN42
_______________________________________________________________________




3153. NESHAP: ACRYLIC/MODACRYLIC FIBERS, CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING: 
CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS, FLEXIBLE FOAM FABRICATION AND FOAM PRODUCTION, 
CARBON BLACK PRODUCTION, LEAD ACID BATTERY MANUFACTURING, WOOD 
PRESERVING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 112(k)(3) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to 
prepare a comprehensive strategy to control emissions of hazardous air 
pollutants (HAPs) from area sources in urban areas. The strategy must 
identify at least 30 HAPs that, as the result of emissions from area 
sources, present the greatest threat to public health in urban areas. 
The strategy must also identify the source categories that emit the 
listed urban HAPs. EPA must subject to regulation those listed source 
categories such that 90 percent of the aggregate emissions of the urban 
HAPs are subjected to standards. The strategy was published on July 19, 
1999, and listed various area source categories emitting at least one 
of the urban HAPs. EPA eventually listed a total of 70 source 
categories that collectively account for at least 90 percent of the 
urban HAPs in urban areas. As such, EPA is required to subject these 
source categories to regulations issued under section 112(d). 
Furthermore, EPA has received a court order requiring that the Agency 
complete the 112(k) mandate by certain dates. Specifically, the court 
order requires that EPA issue regulations affecting six of these area 
source categories by June 15, 2007. This action will satisfy the second 
date under this mandate by consolidating activities into one notice for 
the following seven source categories: Acrylic Fibers/Modacrylic Fibers 
Production, Chemical Manufacturing: Chromium Compounds, Flexible 
Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations, Flexible Polyurethane Foam 
Production, Carbon Black Production, Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing, 
and Wood Preserving.
These source categories have been selected because our information 
indicates that one of the following situations apply: 1) There are only 
1-2 sources in the source category that are well-controlled and subject 
to existing regulations and/or permit conditions (Acrylic/Modacrylic 
Fibers, Chemical Manufacturing: Chromium Chemicals, Carbon Black 
Production); 2) the urban HAPs emitted from the source category have 
been eliminated as a result of other regulatory programs (e.g., OSHA) 
(Flexible Foam Production, Flexible Foam Manufacturing, Wood 
Preserving); and 3) all existing sources within the source category can 
meet current requirements (e.g., NSPS) that apply to new sources (Lead 
Acid Battery Manufacturing).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 5012;

Agency Contact: Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4116
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN44
_______________________________________________________________________




3154. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS INDUSTRY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) 
emissions from area sources in the chemical preparations industry. This

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source category was listed for regulation under EPA's Urban Air Toxic 
Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 5015;

Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5427
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN46
_______________________________________________________________________




3155. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PAINT AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) 
emissions from area sources in the Paint and Allied Products industry. 
This source category was listed for regulation under EPA's Urban Air 
Toxic Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 5016;

Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, C539-03, RTP, NC 27709
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C504-04, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN47
_______________________________________________________________________




3156. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION 
ENGINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, Consent Decree.
Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Consent Decree.

Abstract: We are under a consent decree to propose area-source emission 
standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from stationary 
reciprocating internal combustion engines. This action will propose 
standards for stationary engines smaller than 500 horsepower located at 
major sources of HAP. In addition we intend to propose standards for 
stationary engines of all sizes located at area sources of HAP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/06                    71 FR 33804
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5014; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-12/a4919.htm;

Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5340
Email: [email protected]

Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 
C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1045
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN62
_______________________________________________________________________




3157. [bull] NESHAP: MERCURY CELL CHLOR-ALKALI PLANTS--AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 112(c)(6) of the Clean Air Act requires us to list 
categories of sources for 7 specific pollutants (including mercury) 
assuring that sources accounting for not less than 90 percent of the 
aggregate emissions of each pollutant are subject to standards pursuant 
to section 112(d)(2). Chlor-alkali plants are among the source 
categories listed to achieve the 90 percent goal for mercury. 
Currently, the source category includes 9 plants in 8 States engaged in 
the production of chlorine and caustic using mercury cells. Together, 
these plants account for 45 percent of the nationwide mercury inventory 
for non-combustion sources. Periodically, mercury cell chlor-alkali 
plants must replace mercury in the cells. Since mercury is not consumed 
by the process, this mercury leaves the plant site in products, wastes, 
or through the air. However, mercury cell plants are not able to 
account for a considerable amount of the mercury that must be replaced. 
As cited in the preamble to the final rule, there were around 65 tons 
of mercury unaccounted for in 2000 (68 FR 70920). However, in 2003 only 
around 35 tons or mercury were unaccounted from mercury cell plants. 
Since the amount of mercury in products, and wastes, and mercury 
emitted to the air through stacks is not well quantified, NRDC 
maintains that all this ``missing'' mercury is emitted via fugitive 
emissions from the cell rooms. NRDC submitted a petition for 
reconsideration requesting EPA to more accurately quantify the 
emissions of mercury from this industry. In response to NRDC's 
petition, the EPA is initiating a testing and monitoring study to 
evaluate and better characterize fugitive emissions from mercury cell 
chlor-alkali plants. The results of this study will improve EPA's 
ability to measure and predict mercury emissions from chlor-alkali 
plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5095;

Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, C439-02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5308
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-
02, RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN99
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Clean Air Act (CAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3158. NESHAP: OFF-SITE WASTE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK 
STANDARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Nizich
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Ken Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK68
_______________________________________________________________________




3159. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR 
PARTICULATE MATTER

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/17/06                    71 FR 61144

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Beth Hassett-Sipple
Phone: 919 541-4605
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: [email protected]

Karen Martin
Phone: 919 541-5274
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




3160. METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS--ADDITION OF METHODS 
203A, 203B, AND 203C TO APPENDIX M OF PART 51

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/21/06                    71 FR 55119
Final Action Effective          09/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Foston Curtis
Phone: 919 541-1063
Email: [email protected]

Conniesue Oldham
Phone: 919 541-7774
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




3161. ADDITION OF METHOD 207 TO APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR 51 METHOD FOR 
MEASURING ISOCYANATES IN STATIONARY SOURCE EMISSIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/97                    62 FR 64532
Withdrawn                       08/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary McAlister
Phone: 919 541-1062
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Conniesue Oldham
Phone: 919 541-7774
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




3162. UPDATE OF CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENTAL TEST METHODS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/10/03                    68 FR 58838
Final Action                    05/15/06                    71 FR 28082

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Foston Curtis
Phone: 919 541-1063
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK61
_______________________________________________________________________




3163. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             05/24/06                    71 FR 29792

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Dave Salman
Phone: 919 541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]


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Elaine Manning
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




3164. NESHAP: AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING AND REWORK FACILITIES RESIDUAL 
RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK08
_______________________________________________________________________




3165. NESHAP: ETHYLENE OXIDE FOR STERILIZATION FACILITIES-RESIDUAL RISK 
STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/05                    70 FR 61404
Final Action                    05/07/06                    71 FR 17712

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Markwordt
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK09
_______________________________________________________________________




3166. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION (STAGE I) RESIDUAL RISK AND MACT 
STANDARDS REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/05                    70 FR 46452
Final Action                    04/06/06                    71 FR 17352

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Shedd
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 685-3195
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK10
_______________________________________________________________________




3167. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL PROCESS COOLING TOWERS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/05                    70 FR 61411
Final Action                    04/07/06                    71 FR 17729

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine
Phone: 919 541-5289
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK16
_______________________________________________________________________




3168. NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MARINE TANK VESSEL LOADING 
OPERATIONS-RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Markwordt
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK17
_______________________________________________________________________




3169. NESHAP: PERCHLOROETHYLENE DRY CLEANING FACILITIES RESIDUAL RISK 
STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/05                    70 FR 75884
Notice to Extend Comment Period 02/06/06                     71 FR 6030
Final Action                    07/27/06                    71 FR 42724

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Agency Contact: Warren Johnson
Phone: 919 541-5124
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK18

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3170. NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario
Phone: 919 541-5308
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK19
_______________________________________________________________________




3171. NESHAP: SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR SURFACE COATING--RESIDUAL 
RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK20
_______________________________________________________________________




3172. NESHAP: WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS--RESIDUAL RISK 
STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 
5093                            09/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Dail
Phone: 919 541-2363
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK21
_______________________________________________________________________




3173. NESHAP: MAGNETIC TAPE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK 
STANDARD

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/05                    70 FR 61417
Final Action                    04/07/06                    71 FR 17720

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Dail
Phone: 919 541-2363
Email: [email protected]

Elaine Manning
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK23
_______________________________________________________________________




3174. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dave Salman
Phone: 919 541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK24
_______________________________________________________________________




3175. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Lucas
Phone: 919 541-0884
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK25
_______________________________________________________________________




3176. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CHROMIUM EMISSIONS FROM HARD AND 
DECORATIVE CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING AND CHROMIUM ANODIZING TANKS--
RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine
Phone: 919 541-5289
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK72
_______________________________________________________________________




3177. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 
5093                            09/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK12
_______________________________________________________________________




3178. NESHAP: GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 
5093                            09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AK15
_______________________________________________________________________




3179. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT 
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7) (COMPLETION OF A 
SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(r)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In the October 2005 Regulatory Agenda, EPA stated that it 
would perform a review of the Accidental Release Prevention 
Requirements Rule per section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. No 
comments were received. EPA is now announcing the completion of that 
review. EPA has concluded that this rule should remain in effect 
without modification.
BACKGROUND: EPA promulgated the Accidental Release Prevention 
Requirements on June 20, 1996 (61 FR 31668), which apply to all 
stationary sources with process(es) that contain more than a threshold 
quantity of a regulated substance. Processes are divided into three 
categories: The potential for offsite consequences associated with a 
worst-case accidental release; accident history; or compliance with the 
prevention requirements under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) 
regulations. Processes that have no potential impact on the public in 
the case of an accidental release have minimal requirements. For other 
processes, sources must implement a risk management program that 
includes more detailed requirements for hazard assessment, prevention, 
and emergency response. Processes in industry categories with a history 
of accidental releases and processes already complying with OSHA's PSM 
are subject to prevention program requirements that are almost 
identical to elements of the OSHA standard. All other processes are 
subject to streamlined prevention requirements. All sources must 
prepare a risk management plan (RMP) based on the risk management 
programs established at the source. The sources submit the plan to EPA. 
The first submission of RMPs was due on June 20, 1999, with updates due 
on June 20, 2004. Some sources re-submitted their plans or revised 
their plans after the first submission. Approximately 15,000 sources 
are subject to the accidental release prevention regulations.
Based on the regulatory flexibility analysis for the 1993 proposal, EPA 
concluded that the rule would create a severe, adverse impact on small 
entities. In February 1995, EPA published a supplemental proposal to 
introduce a tiering approach for this regulation. By using the tiering 
approach and streamlining requirements for some of the regulated 
entities, the 1996 final rule resulted in significantly reduced impacts 
on small businesses. Entities with complex processes follow more 
rigorous requirements and those with simple processes follow 
streamlined requirements.
To further reduce the burden on covered facilities, including small 
business, EPA developed: (1) Industry-specific guidance for small, non-
chemical sector businesses (i.e., water treatment facilities, ammonia 
refrigeration, propane retailers/distributors). These documents help 
facilities develop their risk management programs and RMPs; (2) an 
electronic program, RMP*Submit, to facilitate the submissions, which 
incorporated more user friendly features and help menus to assist 
facilities, particularly those small- and medium-sized facilities with 
less expertise; and (3) a web-based tool to facilitate the reporting of 
those administrative changes required by the regulation to be updated 
with more frequency.
EPA amended the regulations which further reduced burden on small 
entities. On March 13, 2000, EPA modified the regulations to conform to 
the fuels provisions of the Chemical Safety Information, Site Security 
and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act. The rule was revised to exclude 
flammable substances when used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at 
a retail facility. This reduced burden on many small- to medium-sized 
facilities, particularly farms. On April 9, 2004, EPA revised the 
regulations to remove the regulatory requirement for covered facilities 
to include in the executive summaries of their RMPs a brief description 
of the

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off-site consequence analysis for their facilities.
EPA has a Hotline; a Reporting Center public access number for 
questions on RMP*Submit and RMP web-based reporting tools; a web-site; 
and a frequently asked questions database.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/05
End Comment Period              01/02/06
End Review                      04/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5018; EPA Docket information: OAR-2005-
0166

Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

Vanessa Rodriguez, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7913
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




3180. [bull] NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR 
POLLUTANTS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS (REVISING THE 
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PARTICULATE MATTER STANDARD AMENDMENT)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (revised)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is amending the effective date of the standard for 
particulate matter for new cement kilns that burn hazardous waste while 
EPA reconsiders this provision in response to a petition for 
reconsideration that was submitted to the EPA Administrator. EPA 
promulgated this standard as part of the national emissions standards 
for hazardous air pollutants for hazardous waste combustors that were 
issued on October 12, 2005. EPA has agreed to reconsider the provision 
and proposed to change it on March 23, 2006. This amendment of the 
October 2005 rule changes the provision's effective date so that the 
provision will not take effect until EPA takes final action on this 
proposal. This amendment does not affect other standards applicable to 
new or existing hazardous waste burning cement kilns.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/25/06                    71 FR 62388

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5047.2; Split from RIN 2050-AG29.; EPA 
Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/hwcmact/

Agency Contact: Frank Behan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-8476
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG33
_______________________________________________________________________




3181. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING REGULATIONS: REVISIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 (Revision); 40 CFR 53 (Revision); 40 CFR 58 
(Revision)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/17/06                    71 FR 61236
Final Action Effective          12/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Tim Hanley
Phone: 919 541-4417
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Lewis Weinstock
Phone: 919 541-3661
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AJ25
_______________________________________________________________________




3182. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES: 
ALTERNATIVE LOW-SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 69 and 80 (Revision)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/05                    70 FR 59691
Final Action                    06/06/06                    71 FR 32450

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Korotney
Phone: 734 214-4507
Email: [email protected]

Paul Machiele
Phone: 734 214-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AJ72
_______________________________________________________________________




3183. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: VARIOUS MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE 
REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HCFC 
PRODUCTION, IMPORT, AND EXPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (Revision)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/20/06                    71 FR 41192
 Direct Final Action            07/20/06                    71 FR 41163

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg
Phone: 202 343-9729
Email: [email protected]


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Ross Brennan
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL90
_______________________________________________________________________




3184. NESHAP: FERROALLOYS PRODUCTION: FERROMANGANESE AND SILICOMANGANESE 
RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Margaret Sieffert
Phone: 312 353-1151
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL93
_______________________________________________________________________




3185. MINERAL WOOL PRODUCTION RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1175 to 63.1199

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild
Phone: 919 541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL96
_______________________________________________________________________




3186. 5-YEAR REVIEW OF MACT STANDARDS FOR LARGE MWC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/05                    70 FR 75348
Final Action                    05/10/06                    71 FR 27324

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson
Phone: 919 541-5264
Fax: 919 541-5264
Email: [email protected]

Brian Shrager
Phone: 919 541-7689
Fax: 919 541-7689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL97
_______________________________________________________________________




3187. NESHAP FOR FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM PRODUCTION: RESIDUAL RISK 
STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Nizich
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AL99
_______________________________________________________________________




3188. NESHAP: PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION: RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM00
_______________________________________________________________________




3189. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PAINT STRIPPING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2060-AN21, SAN 
4978                            10/10/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Warren Johnson
Phone: 919 541-5124
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM07
_______________________________________________________________________




3190. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--ACRYLIC/ MODACRYLIC FIBER (AMF) 
PRODUCTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

[[Page 73923]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2060-AN44, SAN 
5012                            10/10/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM13
_______________________________________________________________________




3191. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RESTRICTION ON THE SALES OF 
PRE-CHARGED SPLIT SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar
Phone: 919 541-0503
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM15
_______________________________________________________________________




3192. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.760 to 63.779

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 
2060-AN85, SAN 5093             09/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Nizich
Phone: 919 541-3078
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM18
_______________________________________________________________________




3193. AMENDMENTS TO VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 
REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS NEW 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/05                     70 FR 1314
Final Action                    04/07/06                    71 FR 17705

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dave Sosnowski
Phone: 734 214-4823
Email: [email protected]

Joe Pedelty
Phone: 734 214-4410
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM21
_______________________________________________________________________




3194. NESHAP: TOTAL FACILITY LOW RISK DETERMINATION (TFLRD) FOR RESIDUAL 
RISK

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott Jenkins
Phone: 919 541-1167
Fax: 919 541-0840
Email: [email protected]

David Guinnup
Phone: 919 541-5368
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM22
_______________________________________________________________________




3195. FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION LISTING UNDER SNAP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/27/06                    71 FR 56422
Direct Final Action             09/27/06                    71 FR 56360

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bella Maranion
Phone: 202 343-9749
Fax: 202 343-2363
Email: [email protected]

Karen Thundiyil
Phone: 202 343-9464
Fax: 202 343-2342
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM24
_______________________________________________________________________




3196. NESHAP: HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (revision)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/24/05                    70 FR 49530
Final Action                    04/07/06                    71 FR 17738

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill Maxwell
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

Robert J. Wayland
Phone: 919 541-1045
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM25

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_______________________________________________________________________




3197. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSMIX PROCESSING AND BLENDING UNDER THE 
REFORMULATED GASOLINE AND GASOLINE SULFUR RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn (Merged With SAN 4930)09/28/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris McKenna
Phone: 202 343-9037
Fax: 202 343-2801
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM27
_______________________________________________________________________




3198. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND NEW MOTOR 
VEHICLE ENGINES: AMENDMENTS TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS AND 
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 86

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             12/08/05                    70 FR 72917

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Julia Rege
Phone: 734 214-4614
Email: [email protected]

Lynn Sohacki
Phone: 734 214-4851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM32
_______________________________________________________________________




3199. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION FOR NITROGEN OXIDES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/05                     70 FR 8880
Final Action                    10/12/05                    70 FR 59582

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Dan Deroeck
Phone: 919 541-5593
Email: [email protected]

Jessica Montanez
Phone: 919 541-3407

RIN: 2060-AM33
_______________________________________________________________________




3200. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: 
MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/05                    70 FR 73098
Final Action - Compliance Date 
Extension                       03/01/06                    71 FR 10439
Final Action on Litigation 
Issues                          07/14/06                    71 FR 40316

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM43
_______________________________________________________________________




3201. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR 
ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS--AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 59 Subpart D

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/28/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dave Salman
Phone: 919 541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM47
_______________________________________________________________________




3202. CONTROL OF ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL LUBRICITY: NOTICE OF 
PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Laroo
Phone: 734 214-4937
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM48
_______________________________________________________________________




3203. AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS--ZN, CD, BE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 
5093                            09/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Schell
Phone: 919 541-4116
Fax: 919 541-3207
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM69

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_______________________________________________________________________




3204. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/05                    70 FR 51306
Final Action                    07/13/06                    71 FR 39579

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine
Phone: 919 541-5289
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM76
_______________________________________________________________________




3205. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION-AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/28/06                    71 FR 42898

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda Shine
Phone: 919 541-3608
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM77
_______________________________________________________________________




3206. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR STATIONARY COMPRESSION IGNITION 
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.4200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/05                    70 FR 39870
Final Action                    07/11/06                    71 FR 39154

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan
Phone: 919 541-5340
Email: [email protected]

Robert Wayland
Phone: 919 541-1045
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM82
_______________________________________________________________________




3207. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: REFINER AND IMPORTER 
QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNSTREAM OXYGENATE BLENDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/06                    71 FR 32015
Direct Final Action             06/02/06                    71 FR 31947

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett
Phone: 202 343-9624
Fax: 202 343-2803
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM88
_______________________________________________________________________




3208. PART 63 GENERAL PROVISIONS--RESPONSE TO PETITION TO RECONSIDER SSM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/05                    70 FR 43992
Final Action                    04/20/06                    71 FR 20446

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Rick Colyer
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

David Cozzie
Phone: 919 541-5356
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM89
_______________________________________________________________________




3209. NESHAP FOR REFRACTORY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING--AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule 04/14/06                    71 FR 19435

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild
Phone: 919 541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: [email protected]

Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM90
_______________________________________________________________________




3210. INCLUSION OF DELAWARE AND NEW JERSEY IN THE CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE 
RULE

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73; 40 CFR 74; 40 CFR 77; 40 
CFR 78; 40 CFR 96

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/12/05                    70 FR 25408
NODA                            06/28/05                    70 FR 37068
Final Action                    04/28/06                    71 FR 25288

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: Jan King
Phone: 919 541-5665
Email: [email protected]

Joe Paisie
Phone: 919 541-5556

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Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM95
_______________________________________________________________________




3211. RULE ON SECTION 126 PETITION FROM NC TO REDUCE INTERSTATE 
TRANSPORT OF FINE PM AND O3; FIPS TO REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE 
PM & O3; REVISIONS TO CAIR RULE; REVISIONS TO ACID RAIN PROGRAM

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/24/05                    70 FR 49708
Final Action                    04/28/06                    71 FR 25328

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Carla Oldham
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

Joe Paisie
Phone: 919 541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AM99
_______________________________________________________________________




3212. NESHAP: PLASTIC PARTS AND PRODUCTS (SURFACE COATING)--AREA SOURCE 
RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2060-AN21, SAN 
4978                            10/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Teal
Phone: 919 541-5580
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Robin Dunkins
Phone: 919 541-5335
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN08
_______________________________________________________________________




3213. REGIONAL HAZE REGULATIONS; REVISIONS TO PROVISIONS GOVERNING 
ALTERNATIVE TO SOURCE-SPECIFIC BEST AVAILABLE RETROFIT TECHNOLOGY (BART) 
DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.308(e)(2); 40 CFR 51.309; 40 CFR 51 App Y (New)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/13/06                    71 FR 60612

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman
Phone: 919 541-0102
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Todd Hawes
Phone: 919 541-5591
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN22
_______________________________________________________________________




3214. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE 
ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.8(a)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/11/06                    71 FR 18262
Final Action                    10/04/06                    71 FR 58504

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirsten Cappel
Phone: 202 343-9556
Fax: 202 343-2338
Email: [email protected]

Ross Brennan
Phone: 202 343-9226
Fax: 202 343-2337
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN29
_______________________________________________________________________




3215. CAMR 111 RECONSIDERATION AND REVISION OF 112(N) FINDING 
RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 75

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/05                    70 FR 62213
Final Action                    06/09/06                    71 FR 33388

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: Robert J. Wayland
Phone: 919 541-1045
Email: [email protected]

Bill Maxwell
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN50
_______________________________________________________________________




3216. REVISION OF 112(N) FINDING RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 75

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/05                    70 FR 62200
Final Action                    06/09/06                    71 FR 33388

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: Robert J. Wayland
Phone: 919 541-1045

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Email: [email protected]

Bill Maxwell
Phone: 919 541-5430
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN53
_______________________________________________________________________




3217. NSPS COMBUSTION TURBINES-SUBPART GG: AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice: Technical Corrections   02/24/06                     71 FR 9453
Direct Final Action             02/24/06                     71 FR 9504

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan
Phone: 919 541-5340
Email: [email protected]

Robert J. Wayland
Phone: 919 541-1045
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN55
_______________________________________________________________________




3218. RULE TO REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AND 
OZONE (CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE RULE): RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73; 40 CFR 74; 40 CFR 77; 40 
CFR 78; 40 CFR 96

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Supplemental Reconsideration    12/29/05                    70 FR 77101
Reconsideration                 04/28/06                    71 FR 25304
Final Action                    04/28/06                    71 FR 25304

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman
Phone: 919 541-0102
Fax: 919 541-5509
Email: [email protected]

Joe Paisie
Phone: 919 541-5556
Fax: 919 541-5489
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN57
_______________________________________________________________________




3219. PM2.5 DE MINIMIS EMISSION LEVELS FOR GENERAL CONFORMITY 
APPLICABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/06                    71 FR 17047
Direct Final Action             04/05/06                    71 FR 17003
Withdraw DFA                    06/01/06                    71 FR 31092
Final Action                    07/17/06                    71 FR 40420

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Tom Coda
Phone: 919 541-3037
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN60
_______________________________________________________________________




3220. NESHAP FOR MISCELLANEOUS COATING MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/06                    71 FR 28639
Final Action                    10/04/06                    71 FR 58499

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
Fax: 919 541-3470
Email: [email protected]

Kent Hustvedt
Phone: 919 541-5395
Fax: 919 541-5395
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN61
_______________________________________________________________________




3221. DETERIORATION FACTOR PROVISIONS FOR HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINE 
CERTIFICATION AND PART 86 TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.004-28; 40 CFR 86.007-11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             08/30/06                    71 FR 51481

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cleophas Jackson
Phone: 734 214-4824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN70
_______________________________________________________________________




3222. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE HIGHWAY AND NONROAD DIESEL REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action             05/01/06                    71 FR 25706

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tia Sutton
Phone: 734 214-4018
Email: [email protected]

Paul Machiele
Phone: 734 214-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN78
_______________________________________________________________________




3223. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY 
SOURCES; MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (PS-1)-CORRECTIONS NOTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CAA sec 111

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to clarify and update requirements for 
source owners and operators who must install and use continuous stack 
or duct

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opacity monitoring equipment. This action also proposes amendments 
regarding design and performance validation requirements for continuous 
opacity monitoring system (COMS) equipment in appendix B, PS-1. These 
amendments to subpart A and PS-1 will not change the affected 
facilities' applicable emission standards or requirement to monitor. 
The amendments will: (1) Clarify owner and operator and monitor vendor 
obligations, (2) reaffirm and update COMS design and performance 
requirements, and (3) provide EPA and affected facilities with 
equipment assurances for carrying out effective monitoring. The 
specifications shall apply to all COMS installed or replaced after the 
date of promulgation. Following promulgation, a source owner, operator, 
or manufacturer will be subject to these performance specifications if 
installing a new COMS, relocating a COMS, replacing a COMS, re-
certifying a COMS that has undergone substantial refurbishing, or has 
been specifically required to re-certify the COMS with these revisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice-Correction               06/01/06                    71 FR 31100

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3744.1; EPA publication information: 
Notice - Correction - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/
Day-01/a8397.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AG22.

Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and 
Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5242
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AN89
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Atomic Energy Act (AEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3224. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF 
LOW-ACTIVITY MIXED RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization 
Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 193

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would address the problem of disposal of low-
activity mixed radioactive wastes, consisting of a chemically hazardous 
component and low levels of radioactivity. These wastes are anticipated 
to arise in the commercial sector from various sources. The rulemaking 
is intended to increase disposal options for these wastes and offer a 
streamlined regulatory process which melds hazardous chemical 
protection and radioactivity protection requirements while protecting 
public health and safety. The rule would not mandate a disposal method, 
but rather would permit an alternative to existing disposal methods. 
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is anticipated to be the 
implementing Agency for the application of this rule. An Advanced 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued to solicit early public input 
on this issue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/18/03                    68 FR 65120
NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4054; EPA publication information: 
ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2003/November/Day-18/
f28651.htm;

Agency Contact: Daniel Schultheisz, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9349
Fax: 202 343-2304
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




3225. TECHNICAL CHANGE TO DOSE METHODOLOGY FOR 40 CFR 190, SUBPART B AND 
40 CFR 191, SUBPART A

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization 
Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 190(B); 40 CFR 191(A)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to make a technical change to 
the dose methodology used in subpart A of 40 CFR 191, entitled 
Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Management and 
Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Waste, and Transuranic 
Waste. The current methodology is outdated. The dose methodology used 
in the rule published on September 19, 1985, was based on the target 
organ approach recommended by the International Commission on 
Radiological Protection (ICRP) in Report No. 2. Since that time science 
has progressed and a new methodology based on an effective dose 
equivalent approach is currently being recommended by the ICRP in 
Report No. 26. This action would update the 40 CFR 191, subpart A dose 
limits published in 1985 from the target organ to the state-of-the-art 
effective dose equivalent system. There would be no change in the level 
of protection, just the scientific methodology for determining 
compliance with the levels of protection established in 1985.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4003;

Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air

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and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 343-9198
Fax: 202 343-2065
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2060-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Atomic Energy Act (AEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3226. AMENDMENT OF THE STANDARDS FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL IN YUCCA 
MOUNTAIN, NEVADA

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

RIN: 2060-AN15
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                     Prerule Stage


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3227. ENDOCRINE DISRUPTER SCREENING PROGRAM (EDSP); IMPLEMENTING THE 
SCREENING AND TESTING PHASE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 98 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________




3228. PESTICIDES; DETERMINATION OF STATUS OF PRIONS AS PESTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136; 7 USC 136w

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 2004, the Agency stated that it considered prions 
(proteinaceous infectious particles) to be a ``pest'' under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The Agency is 
further reviewing the relationship of prions to FIFRA and considering 
whether any additional or different approaches to prions or products 
intended to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate prions are appropriate 
or necessary under FIFRA. The Agency may issue an ANPRM to seek comment 
and foster discussion of this issue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4985;

Agency Contact: Carlton Kempter, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7510P, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5448
Fax: 703 305-6467
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ26
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3229. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIMICROBIALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 to 136y

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA will update and revise its pesticide data requirements 
for antimicrobial pesticide products. The revisions will codify data 
requirements to reflect current regulatory and scientific standards. 
The data requirements will cover all scientific disciplines for 
antimicrobial pesticides, including product chemistry and residue 
chemistry, toxicology, environmental fate and effects, and efficacy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4173;

Sectors Affected: 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 
32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other 
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound 
Manufacturing

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/data.htm

Agency Contact: Paul Parsons, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506P, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-9073
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: [email protected]


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Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506P, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




3230. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR THOSE BASED 
ON VIRAL COAT PROTEIN GENES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is considering the addition of plant-incorporated 
protectants based on viral coat protein genes to its plant-incorporated 
protectants exemptions at 40 CFR 174. Substances which plants produce 
for protection against pests, and the genetic material necessary to 
produce them, are pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide 
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), if humans intend these substances to 
``prevent, repel or mitigate any pest.'' These substances are also 
``pesticide chemical residues'' under the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). Therefore, EPA is concurrently considering the 
exemption of plant-incorporated protectants based on viral coat protein 
genes from the requirement of a tolerance under section 408 of the 
FFDCA. Due to public interest and new scientific information, 
additional public comment on this proposal, originally published in 
1994, was requested in a 2001 Supplemental Proposal (66 FR 37855).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/94                    59 FR 60496
Supplemental NPRM 1             07/22/96                    61 FR 37891
Supplemental NPRM 2             05/16/97                    62 FR 27132
Supplemental NPRM 3             04/23/99                    64 FR 19958
Supplemental NPRM 4             07/19/01                    66 FR 37855
Reproposal                      03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4602; EPA publication information: 
Supplemental NPRM 3-Request for Comment on Alternate Name; This action 
is a continuation of the action described in RIN 2070-AC02. Since 
several pieces of that action are now finalized, the Agency is 
splitting this piece into a separate Agenda entry so that it can 
continue to be tracked separately.

Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 32532 Pesticide and Other 
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 54171 Research and Development in 
the Physical Sciences and Engineering Sciences

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/pips/index.htm

Agency Contact: Melissa Kramer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8497
Fax: 202 564-8502
Email: [email protected]

Tom McClintock, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8488
Fax: 202 564-8502
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________




3231. PESTICIDES; COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USERS

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

RIN: 2070-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________




3232. PESTICIDES; AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD REVISIONS

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

RIN: 2070-AJ22
_______________________________________________________________________




3233. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANT-INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS 
(PIPS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA intends to propose codifying data requirements for the 
pesticide registration of plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs). These 
data requirements are intended to provide EPA with data and other 
information necessary for the registration of PIPs. These requirements 
would improve the Agency's ability to make regulatory decisions about 
the human health and environmental effects of these products. By 
codifying data requirements specific to PIPs, the regulated community 
would have a better understanding of and could better prepare for the 
registration process. This proposed rule is one in a series of 
proposals to update and clarify pesticide data requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 5005

Agency Contact: Kristen Brush, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506P, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-0308
Email: [email protected]

William Schneider, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511P, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-8683
Fax: 703 308-7026
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ27

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3234. PESTICIDES; EXPANSION OF CROP GROUPING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 346a

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is revising the pesticide crop grouping regulations to 
create new crop groupings, add new subgroups, and expand existing crop 
groups by adding new commodities. EPA expects these revisions to 
promote greater use of crop grouping for tolerance-setting purposes and 
to facilitate the availability of pesticides for minor crop uses. This 
proposal is the first one in a series of proposals for revisions to 
crop grouping regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5031

Agency Contact: Rame Cromwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506P, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-9068
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: [email protected]

Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506P, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ28
_______________________________________________________________________




3235. PESTICIDE AGRICULTURAL CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM

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

RIN: 2070-AJ29
_______________________________________________________________________




3236. [bull] REGULATIONS TO FACILITATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL 
INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT BY PRODUCERS OF PLANT-
INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174; 40 CFR 152; 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 167; 40 CFR 
168; 40 CFR 169; 40 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) are pesticidal 
substances intended to be produced and used in living plants and the 
genetic material needed for their production. EPA has been regulating 
PIPs under FIFRA, including issuing experimental use permits and 
commercial registrations, for over 10 years, with the first commercial 
registration of a PIP under FIFRA issued in 1995. On July 19, 2001, EPA 
published rules establishing much of the current regulatory structure 
for PIPs. This rulemaking effort is intended to address the issues that 
were not addressed in 2001, including defining the nature of regulated 
production of PIPs and associated issues such as reporting, product 
labeling, and recordkeeping. The rule will affect those persons who 
produce PIPs and is expected to clarify the legal requirements of their 
products at various production phases, improving their ability to 
conduct business. It is expected to also improve the ability of the EPA 
to identify and respond to instances where there are potentially 
significant violations. EPA also intends to address activities that the 
Agency does not believe warrant regulation and will consider exempting 
those activities, as appropriate, from FIFRA in whole or in part.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 5082

Agency Contact: Stephen Howie, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-4146
Fax: 202 564-8502
Email: [email protected]

Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8480
Fax: 202 564-8502
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ32
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3237. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVENTIONAL CHEMICALS

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

RIN: 2070-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________




3238. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR BIOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL 
PRODUCTS

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

RIN: 2070-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________




3239. GROUNDWATER AND PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT PLAN RULE

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a) ``FIFRA sec 3''; 7 USC 136(w)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: As proposed, this regulation would have established Pesticide 
Management Plans (PMPs) as a new regulatory requirement for certain 
pesticides. Unless a State or tribal authority had an EPA-approved Plan 
specifying risk-reduction measures, use of the chemical would be 
prohibited. The rule would also specify procedures and deadlines for 
development, approval and modification of plans by States and tribal 
authorities. Several parameters of the program described in the 
proposed rule were reconsidered to determine whether the program could 
address water quality issues rather than ground-water only, and to 
determine the best partnership approach to implementation. During this 
period, the risk level associated with the named pesticides was 
reexamined and reduced. Moreover, since the proposal in 1996, many 
States have adopted the original concept and framework of Pesticide 
Management Plans and these programs are operational today. This 
experience and growth in knowledge has exceeded the requirements and 
specifications of the original proposal. Accordingly, EPA intends to 
withdraw the proposed rule in the near future.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/26/96                    61 FR 33259
Notice                          02/23/00                     65 FR 8925
Supplemental NPRM               03/24/00                    65 FR 15885
Notice: Withdrawal of NPRM      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3222; EPA publication information: 
Notice-Notice of Availability regarding Metolachlor

Sectors Affected: 9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

Agency Contact: Charles Evans, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506P, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305 7199
Email: [email protected]

Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506P, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3240. PESTICIDES; TOLERANCE PROCESSING FEES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180; 40 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 408(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 
requires EPA to charge tolerance fees that, in the aggregate, will 
cover all costs associated with processing tolerance actions, including 
filing a tolerance petition, and establishing, modifying, leaving in 
effect, or revoking a tolerance or tolerance exemption. EPA developed a 
final rule that would have adjusted the fee structure and fee amounts 
for tolerance actions. A final rule completed OMB review on December 
31, 2003, but has not been issued because the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act of 2004, signed on January 23, 2004, prohibits EPA 
from collecting any tolerances fees until September 30, 2008. This 
prohibition was expanded in 2005 to include a prohibition on using 
Federal funding to perform any work on a final tolerance fee 
rulemaking. As such, no rulemaking activities are currently planned.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/99                    64 FR 31039
Supplemental NPRM               07/24/00                    65 FR 45569
Supplemental NPRM 2             08/31/00                    65 FR 52979
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4027; EPA publication information: 
NPRM-Pesticides-Tolerance Processing Fees

Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical 
Manufacturing

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/fees/index.htm

Agency Contact: Lindsay Moose, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7501P, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-7108
Fax: 703 305-6244
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________




3241. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR THOSE DERIVED 
THROUGH GENETIC ENGINEERING FROM SEXUALLY COMPATIBLE PLANTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is withdrawing this proposed action because the original 
proposal was issued in 1994 and the Agency has determined that the 
record does not address the recent scientific information developed 
since the original proposal. Consequently, the record would not provide 
adequate, up-to-date support for the proposed rule. If EPA were to 
pursue such an exemption, the Agency would issue a new proposed rule. 
However, withdrawing the 1994 proposal does not preclude EPA's pursuing 
the same approach in the future. In addition, EPA's priorities have 
changed since 1994. At that time, EPA believed that an exemption for 
PIPs derived through genetic engineering from plants sexually 
compatible with the recipient plant had the potential to cover a number 
of low-risk products. However, experience in the last decade has shown 
that such PIPs have not been

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developed in great numbers. In light of the expected limited utility of 
such an exemption, EPA does not consider it prudent to expend resources 
for an exemption that would likely benefit only very few entities. 
Should the Agency decide to pursue such a rulemaking in the future, EPA 
will create a new entry for that effort in the Regulatory Agenda.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/94                    59 FR 60496
Supplemental NPRM 1             07/22/96                    61 FR 37891
Supplemental NPRM 2             05/16/97                    62 FR 27132
Supplemental NPRM 3             04/23/99                    64 FR 19958
Supplemental NPRM 4             07/19/01                    66 FR 37855
Supplemental NPRM 5             08/20/01                    66 FR 43552
Notice-Withdrawal                To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4611; EPA publication information: 
Supplemental NPRM 3-Request for Comment on Alternate Name; This action 
is a continuation of the action described in RIN 2070-AC02. Since 
several pieces of that action are now finalized, the Agency is 
splitting this piece into a separate Agenda entry so that it can 
continue to be tracked separately.

Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 32532 Pesticide and Other 
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 54171 Research and Development in 
the Physical Sciences and Engineering Sciences

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/pips/index.htm

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8480
Fax: 202 564-8502
Email: [email protected]

Janet Andersen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511P, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8712
Fax: 703 308-7026
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________




3242. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR PIPS THAT ACT 
BY PRIMARILY AFFECTING THE PLANT

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is withdrawing this proposed action because the original 
proposal was issued in 1994 and the Agency has determined that the 
record does not address the recent scientific information developed 
since the original proposal. Consequently, the record would not provide 
adequate, up-to-date support for the proposed rule. If EPA were to 
pursue such an exemption, the Agency would issue a new proposed rule. 
However, withdrawing the 1994 proposal does not preclude EPA's pursuing 
the same approach in the future. At that time, EPA will create a new 
entry for that effort in the regulatory agenda.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Original                   11/23/94                    59 FR 60496
Supplemental NPRM               07/22/96                    61 FR 37891
Supplemental NPRM 2             05/16/97                    62 FR 27132
Supplemental NPRM 3             04/23/99                    64 FR 19958
Supplemental NPRM 4             07/19/01                    66 FR 37855
Notice-Withdrawal                To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4612; EPA publication information: NPRM 
Original-FIFRA Exemption; This action is a continuation of the action 
described in RIN 2070-AC02. Since several pieces of that action are now 
finalized, the Agency is splitting this piece into a separate Agenda 
entry so that it can continue to be tracked.

Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 32532 Pesticide and Other 
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 54171 Research and Development in 
the Physical Sciences and Engineering Sciences

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/pips/index.htm

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8480
Fax: 202 564-8502
Email: [email protected]

Janet Andersen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511P, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8712
Fax: 703 308-7026
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD56
_______________________________________________________________________




3243. REVISION OF PROCEDURAL RULES FOR HEARINGS ON CANCELLATIONS, 
SUSPENSIONS, CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATIONS, AND DENIALS OF PESTICIDE 
REGISTRATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a(c) to 136a(d); 7 USC 136b(d) to 136b(f); 7 
USC 136d(b) to 7 USC 136d(e); 7 USC 136w(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 164 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is preparing a revision of the Rules of Practice 
governing the conduct of licensing adjudications under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The existing Rules 
of Practice were originally promulgated by EPA in 1973. In the 
subsequent 30 years, Congress has substantially amended FIFRA, creating 
a number of additional types of licensing adjudications which are not 
expressly provided for in the existing Rules of Practice. In order to 
include provisions tailored to these new types of proceedings, and to 
incorporate the standard practices which have evolved and the 
precedents which have been established since these rules were first 
promulgated, EPA intends to revise the FIFRA Rules of Practice.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/08
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4618;

Sectors Affected: 112 Animal Production; 111 Crop Production; 32532 
Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Scott Garrison, Environmental Protection Agency, 2333A, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4047
Fax: 202 564-5644
Email: [email protected]

Robert Perlis, Environmental Protection Agency, 2333A, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-5636
Fax: 202 564-5644
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2020-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




3244. PESTICIDES; REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE 
PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a)(h); 7 USC 136(w)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 15, 2000, The Final Rule is 
due 240 days after close of comment period.

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. In addition, the 
regulation will also include labeling standards for public health 
antimicrobial products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/99                    64 FR 50671
Notice                          11/16/99                    64 FR 62145
Final Action 1                  12/14/01                    66 FR 64759
Final Action 2                   To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3892; EPA publication information: 
NPRM-Reg. Require. for Anti Pest. Products/Other Pest Reg Changes

Sectors Affected: 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 
32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other 
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound 
Manufacturing

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/regpolicy.htm

Agency Contact: Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506P, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: [email protected]

Cleo Pizana, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7510P, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-6431
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)



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3245. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Announcement                    08/03/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert McNally
Phone: 703 308-8085
Fax: 703 308-8041
Email: [email protected]

Joseph Nevola
Phone: 703 308-8037
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




3246. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL; STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE 
CONTAINERS AND CONTAINMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 165

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Supplemental NPRM 1             10/21/99                    64 FR 56918
Supplemental NPRM 2             12/21/99                    64 FR 71368
Notice: Partial Reopening of 
Comment Period                  06/30/04                    69 FR 39392
Notice: Extension of Comment 
Period                          08/13/04                    69 FR 50114
Final Action                    08/16/06                    71 FR 47329

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy Fitz
Phone: 703 305-7385
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: [email protected]

Jeanne Kasai
Phone: 703 308-3240
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AB95

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3247. PESTICIDES; PROCEDURES FOR THE REGISTRATION REVIEW PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 155

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/26/00                    65 FR 24586
NPRM                            07/13/05                    70 FR 40251
Notice of Availability          08/17/05                    70 FR 48356
Final Action                    08/09/06                    71 FR 45720

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Vivian Prunier
Phone: 703 308-9341
Fax: 703 308-5884
Email: [email protected]

Jean Frane
Phone: 703 305-5944
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                     Prerule Stage


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3248. VOLUNTARY CHILDREN'S CHEMICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM (VCCEP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq (TSCA)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a voluntary program to evaluate commercial chemicals 
to which children may have a high likelihood of exposure. Designed with 
extensive stakeholder participation, the purpose of this voluntary 
program is to obtain toxicity and exposure data needed to assess the 
risk of childhood exposure to commercial chemicals. EPA launched a 
pilot of this program on December 26, 2000. Manufacturers of 20 of the 
23 pilot chemicals have volunteered to sponsor their chemicals in tier 
1 in the pilot. A workshop was held in December 2001, to provide 
sponsors with additional guidance on the scope and content of the 
exposure assessments they will prepare. A peer consultation process is 
being used to evaluate the scientific merits of the hazard, exposure, 
and risk assessments submitted by sponsors. Assessments for nine 
chemicals have been evaluated in the peer consultation process. 
Information on VCCEP and the chemical assessments submitted to date are 
available to the public at www.epa.gov/chemrtk/vccep1. Although not 
currently involving a rulemaking, EPA has included this pilot program 
in the regulatory agenda to inform the public about activities like 
this related to its chemical testing program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice: Initiation of 
Stakeholder Process & Public 
Meeting                         08/26/99                    64 FR 46673
Notice: Stakeholder Involvement 
Process & Public Meeting        03/29/00                    65 FR 16590
Notice Announcing VCCEP & Pilot 12/26/00                    65 FR 81700
Notice: Pilot Evaluation Request 
for Feedback                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4876

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/chemrtk/vccep

Agency Contact: Ward Penberthy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-3452
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

Catherine Roman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8172
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




3249. NANOSCALE MATERIALS UNDER TSCA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nanoscale materials are chemical substances containing 
structures on the scale of approximately 1 to 100 nanometers, and may 
have different molecular organizations and properties than the same 
chemical substances on a larger scale. Because such materials may have 
novel properties and present novel issues, evaluating and managing 
health and environmental risks of nanoscale materials poses a new 
challenge. Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, EPA has the 
authority to require the development of data adequate for the 
assessment of chemical substances and mixtures from persons that 
manufacture or process them, and to prevent and eliminate unreasonable 
risk of injury to human health and environment from chemical substances 
and mixtures. The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) is 
establishing a voluntary program to assemble existing data and 
information from manufacturers and processors of certain nanoscale 
materials. With this assembled material, EPA will take appropriate 
steps to protect human health and the environment from unreasonable 
risk from these substances. Last year, the Agency announced that it was 
considering the establishment of such a program, described as the 
Nanotech Stewardship Program, and discussed potential aspects of such a 
program in a public meeting with stakeholders in June 2005, and with 
the National Pollution Prevention and Toxics Advisory Committee 
(NPPTAC) in September

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2005. (NPPTAC is the national advisory body established under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act to provide advice, information and 
recommendations on the overall policy and operation of programs managed 
by OPPT.) In addition to the development of a document that describes 
the specific elements of the voluntary program, the Agency intends to 
develop other materials for which it will seek stakeholder input. This 
includes an updated document that describes the approach to nanoscale 
materials under TSCA that was made available last year, and a paper 
that describes the inventory status of nanoscale materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Draft                           12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 5058

Agency Contact: Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

Jim Willis, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0104
Fax: 202 564-9490
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ30
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3250. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS); EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROHIBITIONS 
AGAINST MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION IN COMMERCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 6(e)(3)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 
provides that the Administrator may grant, by rule, exemptions from the 
prohibitions against manufacturing, processing and distribution in 
commerce of PCBs upon finding that 1) no unreasonable risk to health or 
the environment will occur, and 2) good faith efforts have been made by 
the petitioner to develop a substitute for PCB which does not pose an 
unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM: New DOD Petition          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2150

Sectors Affected: 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and 
Distribution; 31-33 Manufacturing; 5133 Telecommunications

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pcb

Agency Contact: Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 566-0509
Fax: 202 566-0515
Email: [email protected]

Tom Simons, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0517
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________




3251. TEST RULE; CERTAIN CHEMICALS ON THE ATSDR PRIORITY LIST OF 
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4(a) of the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of 
four chemicals to fulfill data needs identified by the Agency for Toxic 
Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and EPA pursuant to the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
(CERCLA) section 104(i). Under CERCLA, ATSDR is to establish a list of 
priority hazardous substances found at superfund sites, develop 
toxicological profiles for the hazardous substances, identify priority 
data needs, and establish a research program obtaining the necessary 
data. This action is a component of ATSDR's research program. Data from 
this action would provide specific information about the substances for 
the public and scientific community. The information would be used in 
conducting comprehensive public health assessments of populations 
living near hazardous waste sites. Scientific data improves the quality 
of risk assessments used by EPA, other Federal agencies, and State and 
local governments. The risk assessments affect standards, guidelines, 
listing/delisting, and other decisions affecting public health and the 
environment. In addition, this action would require manufacturers and 
processors to develop data for these chemicals that will be used by EPA 
under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to evaluate residual risks from hazardous 
air pollutants (HAPs) on the list of HAPs in the CAA under section 
112(f), 42 U.S.C. 7412(f) and sections 112(d and e). Data from this 
action would also be used to support implementation of several 
provisions of section 112 of the CAA including: determining risks 
remaining after the application of technology based standards under 
section 112(d) of the CAA, estimating the risks associated with 
accidental releases, and determining whether or not substances should 
be removed (delisted) from section (b)(1) of the CAA list of HAPS.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/06                    71 FR 61926
NPRM Comment Period End         12/19/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2563

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Robert Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8161
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AB79
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3252. TEST RULE; TESTING OF CERTAIN HIGH PRODUCTION VOLUME (HPV) 
CHEMICALS

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

RIN: 2070-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




3253. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); SELECTED FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICAL 
SUBSTANCES FOR USE IN RESIDENTIAL UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 ``TSCA 5''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In support of the residential upholstered furniture (RUF) 
flammability standards under consideration by the Consumer Product 
Safety Commission (CPSC), EPA would propose a significant new use rule 
(SNUR) under section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 
covering certain flame retardant chemicals for use in RUF. The SNUR 
would require companies intending to import, manufacture or process 
these chemicals for use as a flame retardant in RUF to submit a 
significant new use notice (SNUN) to the Agency at least 90 days prior 
to beginning those activities. The required notice will provide EPA 
with the opportunity to evaluate their use as flame retardant chemicals 
in RUF, and if necessary to prohibit or limit such activity before it 
occurs to prevent any unreasonable risk of injury to human health or 
the environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4512; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2002-0074

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 313 Textile Mills; 337121 
Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing

Agency Contact: John Bowser, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8082
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

Amy Breedlove, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9823
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD48
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3254. TSCA INVENTORY NOMENCLATURE FOR ENZYMES AND PROTEINS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720.45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) issued in 
November 2004, EPA announced and sought comment on whether it should 
establish new procedures and regulations for naming enzymes and 
proteins when listing such substances on the Toxic Substances Control 
Act (TSCA) Chemical Substances Inventory (TSCA Inventory). The ANPRM 
outlined four identification elements that EPA currently believes are 
appropriate for use in developing unique TSCA Inventory nomenclature 
for proteinaceous enzymes. The Agency also solicited public comment on 
several specific questions relating to this topic. EPA is currently 
evaluating the comments received and is developing a proposed 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/15/04                    69 FR 65565
NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4878; EPA publication information: 
ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2004/November/Day-15/
t25307.htm; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0058

Agency Contact: Greg Fritz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8583
Fax: 202 564-9490
Email: [email protected]

Loraine Passe, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7406M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9064
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ04

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3255. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS); EXEMPTION REQUEST FROM U.S. 
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION (MARAD)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is responsible for 
disposing of surplus Navy non-combatant ships; many of these ships 
contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in electrical equipment, and 
are contaminated with 50 ppm PCBs in paint, gaskets, and cable that 
cannot be easily removed. In 2003, MARAD exported 4 surplus ships to a 
shipyard in the United Kingdom, Able UK, for scrapping; however, the 
planned export of an additional 9 ships had been prevented by a 
temporary restraining order issued by the U.S. District Court for D.C. 
Although EPA issued a letter of enforcement discretion in May 2003, on 
July 29, 2004, MARAD submitted a partial petition for an export ban 
exemption under TSCA 6(e)(3)(B). Upon receipt of a completed petition, 
the Agency will conclude its review. EPA can grant these petitions 
through notice-and-comment rulemaking for a period of up to one year, 
provided it can make a finding of no unreasonable risk and good faith 
efforts to find substitutes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 2150.1; Split from RIN 2070-AB20; EPA 
Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0107

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pcb/

Agency Contact: Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 566-0509
Fax: 202 566-0515
Email: [email protected]

Sheila Canavan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1978
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ05
_______________________________________________________________________




3256. CLARIFICATION ON GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVATED PHOSPHORS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is developing guidance to clarify the chemical 
identification of activated phosphors for purposes of the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory (TSCA 
Inventory). Specifically, the Agency is developing guidance to clarify 
that an activated phosphors not currently listed on the TSCA Inventory 
is considered a new chemical under TSCA. Prior to initiating the 
manufacture or import of a new chemical, TSCA section 5 requires a 
company to submit a premanufacture notice (PMN) to EPA. Apparently this 
has not been clear and several firms have initiated the manufacture of 
activated phosphor materials that are not listed on the TSCA Inventory 
without having submitted the required PMN. EPA intends to seek public 
comment on draft guidance in this area to ensure that the necessary 
clarity is provided.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4984

Agency Contact: David Schutz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-9262
Fax: 202 564-9262
Email: [email protected]

Linda Gerber, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9262
Fax: 202 564-9262
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ21
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



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3257. LEAD FISHING SINKERS; RESPONSE TO CITIZENS PETITION AND PROPOSED 
BAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 ``TSCA 6''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 20, 1992, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), 
Federation of Fly Fishers, Trumpeter Swan Society, and North American 
Loon Fund petitioned EPA under section 21 of the Toxic Substances 
Control Act (TSCA), and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), to 
initiate rulemaking proceedings under section 6 of TSCA to require that 
the sale of lead fishing sinkers be accompanied by an appropriate label 
or notice warning that such products are toxic to wildlife. EPA granted 
the petition, however, the Agency believes that a labeling provision 
would not adequately address the risk of injury to waterfowl and other 
birds (waterbirds), from ingestion of lead fishing sinkers. In 
addition, EPA also believes that zinc fishing sinkers adversely affect 
waterbirds, and can cause mortality. Therefore, EPA has proposed a rule 
under section 6(a) of TSCA to prohibit the manufacturing, processing, 
and distribution in commerce in the United States, of certain smaller 
size fishing sinkers containing lead and zinc, and mixed with other 
substances, including those made of brass. EPA intends to

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publish a notice withdrawing the proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/13/91                    56 FR 22096
NPRM                            03/09/94                    59 FR 11122
Notice: Withdrawal of NPRM      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3252; EPA publication information: 
NPRM-Proposed Ban of Fishing Sinkers

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/

Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 566-0486
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: [email protected]

Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1980
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3258. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES; AMENDMENTS FOR RENOVATION, REPAIR, 
AND PAINTING

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

RIN: 2070-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




3259. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); CHEMICAL-SPECIFIC SNURS TO EXTEND 
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5(E) ORDERS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: When the Agency determines that uncontrolled manufacture, 
import, processing, distribution, use or disposal of a premanufacture 
notification (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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM: Aromatic Amino Ether (P90-
1840)                           06/06/94                    59 FR 29255
NPRM: Alkenyl Ether of 
Alkanetriol Polymer (93-458)    12/19/94                    59 FR 65289
NPRM: Certain Chemical 
Substances (91-1299/95-1667 91-
1298 91-1297)                   06/26/97                    62 FR 34421
Direct Final Action: Certain 
Chemical Substances Batch FY06-110/06/06                    71 FR 59066
Direct Final Action: Certain 
Chemical Substances, Batch FY07-
1                               12/00/06
Direct Final Action: Certain 
Chemical Substances, Batch FY07-
2                               03/00/07
Final: Alkenyl Ether of 
Alkanetriol Polymer (93-458)    12/00/07
Final: Aromatic Amino Ether 
(P90-1840)                      12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3495

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal 
Products Manufacturing

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/cnosnurs.htm

Agency Contact: Karen Chu, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8773
Fax: 202 564-9490
Email: [email protected]

Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________




3260. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); MERCURY SWITCHES IN MOTOR 
VEHICLES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA proposed a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 
5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for mercury used in 
convenience light switches, anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensors, and 
active ride control sensors in motor vehicles. This action would 
require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process mercury 
for these uses, including when mercury is imported or processed as part 
of an article, to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing such 
activity. The required notice would provide EPA with the opportunity to 
evaluate the use of mercury in these switches, and, if necessary, to 
prohibit or limit such activity before it occurs to prevent 
unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/06                    71 FR 39035
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4983; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2006/July/Day-11/t10858.pdf

Sectors Affected: 335931 Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing; 
3363 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Benjamin Lim, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 566-0482
Fax: 202 566-0469
Email: [email protected]

Nancy Wilson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0492
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________




3261. TSCA SECTION 8(A) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a) ``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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final: 51st ITC List            06/11/03                    68 FR 34832
Final: 53rd ITC List            12/07/04                    69 FR 70552
Final: 55th and 56th ITC Lists  08/16/06                    71 FR 47122
58th ITC List                   07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2178; EPA publication information: 
Final 51st ITC List-51st ITC List

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Gerry Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8086
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

Joseph Nash, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8886
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________




3262. TSCA 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 chemical manufacturers, importers, and 
processors to submit unpublished health and safety data on chemicals 
added to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 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 (ITC). The 
Regulatory Agenda identifies the most recent rules and any anticipated 
rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final: 51st ITC List (has 
actions from lists 43, 47, and 
50)                             05/04/04                    69 FR 24517
Final: 55th and 56th ITC Lists  08/16/06                    71 FR 47130
58th ITC List                   07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 1139; EPA publication information: 
Final: 55th and 56th ITC Lists - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/
2006/August/Day-16/t13489.htm

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Gerry Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8086
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

John Harris, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8156
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AB11
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3263. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON EXISTING CHEMICALS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710; 40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA monitors the commercial development of existing chemicals 
of concern and/or gathers information to support planned or ongoing 
risk assessments on such chemicals. As these chemicals are identified, 
EPA will initiate rulemakings under the Toxic

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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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM: 2,4-Pentanedione          09/27/89                    54 FR 39548
NPRM: Chloranil                 05/12/93                    58 FR 27980
NPRM: Heavy Metals              01/15/02                     67 FR 1937
Final: Chloranil                12/00/06
Final: Heavy Metals             12/00/07
Supp. NPRM: 2,4-Pentanedione    12/00/07
Supp. NPRM: Certain Benzidine 
Congener Dyes                   12/00/07
NPRM: Certain Benzidine Congener 
Dyes                            06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 1923; EPA publication information: 
NPRM: 2,4-Pentanedione SNUR

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

Agency Contact: Diane Sheridan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8176
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




3264. VOLUNTARY HIGH PRODUCTION VOLUME (HPV) CHEMICAL CHALLENGE PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 et seq (TSCA)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: One of the key components of the Chemical Right-To-Know 
(ChemRTK) Initiative is the HPV Challenge Program. The goal of this 
program is to ensure that a baseline set of health and environmental 
effects data on approximately 2,800 high production volume (HPV) 
chemicals is made available to EPA and the public. U.S. HPV chemicals 
are industrial chemicals that are manufactured or imported into the 
United States in volumes of 1 million pounds or more per year. U.S. 
Manufacturers and importers of HPV chemicals were invited to 
voluntarily sponsor chemicals in the HPV Challenge Program. Sponsorship 
entails the identification and initial assessment of the adequacy of 
existing information, the conduct of new testing only if adequate 
information does not exist, and making the new and existing test 
results available to the public. The Agency is considering specific 
chemicals which are not voluntarily sponsored in the HPV Challenge 
Program as candidates for rules under section 4 and 8 of the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA). Although this Initiative is not a 
rulemaking, EPA has included it in the Regulatory Agenda to inform the 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          12/26/00                    65 FR 81686
Notice: Status                  06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4176; EPA publication information: 
Notice-Data Collection and Development on HPV Chemicals; See also items 
identified under the following RINs 2070-AD09; 2070-AD38; RIN 2070-
AD16; RIN 2070-AC27.

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/chemrtk/volchall.htm

Agency Contact: Diane Sheridan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8176
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

Amy Breedlove, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9823
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD25
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3265. NOTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL EXPORTS UNDER TSCA SECTION 12(B)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 126 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________




3266. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 127 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2070-AJ06
_______________________________________________________________________




3267. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR DIETHANOLAMINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical 
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under Section 
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical 
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the 
environment, and/or the chemical is produced in substantial quantities 
and enters the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may 
be significant or substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the 
available data to evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing 
is necessary to develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program 
in EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works 
with members of the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via 
TSCA section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and

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Voluntary Testing Agreements (VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less 
resource intensive than formal TSCA rule-making and allow EPA to 
consider agreed-upon pollution prevention and other types of product 
stewardship initiatives by the chemical industry as a possible 
substitute for or adjunct to certain types of needed testing. EPA 
proposed health effects testing under TSCA section 4(a) for a number of 
hazardous air pollutants (``HAPs''), including diethanolamine (61 FR 
33178, June 26, 1996 (FRL-4869-1), as amended by 62 FR 67466, December 
24, 1997 (FRL-5742-2). In the proposed HAPs test rule, as amended, EPA 
invited the submission of proposals for developing needed HAPs data via 
ECAs, including developing pharmacokinetics studies that would permit 
extrapolation from oral data to predict risk from inhalation exposure. 
In response to EPA's request for proposals for ECAs, the Alkanolamines 
Panel submitted a proposal on November 25, 1996, for alternative 
testing involving PK studies. ORD/NCEA performed a technical analysis 
of the proposal in November of 1997. A public meeting was held on 
February 24, 1998. The Alkanolamines Panel of ACC has submitted three 
update letters, one in April 1999, one in May of 2003 and one in 
January of 2005. Under this action, EPA will continue negotiations to 
develop an ECA that will provide health effects testing sufficient to 
meet the data needs specified in the proposed HAPs section 4 test rule, 
as amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action: ECA and Consent 
Order                           06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.4

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________




3268. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR HYDROGEN FLUORIDE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical 
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under section 
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical 
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the 
environment, and/or the chemical is produced in substantial quantities 
and enters the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may 
be significant or substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the 
available data to evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing 
is necessary to develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program 
in EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works 
with members of the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via 
TSCA section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary 
Testing Agreements (VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less resource 
intensive than formal TSCA rulemaking and allow EPA to consider agreed-
upon pollution prevention and other types of product stewardship 
initiatives by the chemical industry as a possible substitute for or 
adjunct to certain types of needed testing. EPA proposed health effects 
testing under TSCA section 4(a) for a number of hazardous air 
pollutants (``HAPs''), including hydrogen fluoride (61 FR 33178, June 
26, 1996 (FRL-4869-1), as amended by 62 FR 67466, December 24, 1997 
(FRL-5742-2). In the proposed HAPs test rule, as amended, EPA invited 
the submission of proposals for developing needed HAPs data via ECAs, 
including developing pharmacokinetics studies that would permit 
extrapolation from oral data to predict risk from inhalation exposure. 
In response to EPA's request for proposals for ECAs, the Hydrogen 
Fluoride (HF) Panel submitted a proposal for alternative testing 
involving PK studies for HF on November 27, 1996. EPA responded to this 
proposal by letter on June 26, 1997, indicating that this approach 
could offer sufficient merit to proceed with ECA negotiations. Under 
this action, EPA will continue negotiations to develop an ECA for 
health effects testing sufficient to meet the data needs specified in 
the proposed HAPs section 4 test rule, as amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action: ECA and Consent 
Order                           06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.5

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




3269. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical 
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under section 
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical 
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the 
environment, and/or the chemical is produced in substantial quantities 
and enters the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may 
be significant or substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the 
available data to evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing 
is necessary to develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program 
in EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works 
with members of the U.S.

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chemical industry to develop needed data via TSCA section 4 Enforceable 
Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary Testing Agreements (VTAs). ECAs 
and VTAs are usually less resource intensive than formal TSCA rule-
making and allow EPA to consider agreed-upon pollution prevention and 
other types of product stewardship initiatives by the chemical industry 
as a possible substitute for or adjunct to certain types of needed 
testing. EPA proposed health effects testing under TSCA section 4(a) 
for a number of hazardous air pollutants (``HAPs''), including phthalic 
anhydride (61 FR 33178, June 26, 1996 (FRL-4869-1), as amended by 62 FR 
67466, December 24, 1997 (FRL-5742-2). In the proposed HAPs test rule, 
as amended, EPA invited the submission of proposals for developing 
needed HAPs data via ECAs, including developing pharmacokinetics 
studies that would permit extrapolation from oral data to predict risk 
from inhalation exposure. In response to EPA's request for proposals 
for ECAs, the Phthalic Anhydride (PA) Panel submitted a proposal for 
alternative testing involving PK studies for PA on November 22, 1996. 
EPA responded to this proposal by letter on July 10, 1997, indicating 
that this approach could offer sufficient merit to proceed with ECA 
negotiations. Under this action, EPA will continue negotiations to 
develop an ECA for health effects testing sufficient to meet the data 
needs specified in the proposed HAPs section 4 test rule, as amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action: ECA               06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.7

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




3270. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR MALEIC ANHYDRIDE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical 
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under section 
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical 
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the 
environment, and/or the chemical is produced in substantial quantities 
and enters the environment in substantial quantities or there is or may 
be significant or substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the 
available data to evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing 
is necessary to develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program 
in EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works 
with members of the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via 
TSCA section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary 
Testing Agreements (VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less resource 
intensive than formal TSCA rulemaking and allow EPA to consider agreed-
upon pollution prevention and other types of product stewardship 
initiatives by the chemical industry as a possible substitute for or 
adjunct to certain types of needed testing. EPA proposed health effects 
testing under TSCA section 4(a) for a number of hazardous air 
pollutants (``HAPs''), including maleic anhydride (61 FR 33178, June 
26, 1996 (FRL-4869-1), as amended by 62 FR 67466, December 24, 1997 
(FRL-5742-2). In the proposed HAPs test rule, as amended, EPA invited 
the submission of proposals for developing needed HAPs data via ECAs, 
including developing pharmacokinetics studies that would permit 
extrapolation from oral data to predict risk from inhalation exposure. 
In response to EPA's request for proposals for ECAs, the Maleic 
Anhydride (MA) Panel submitted a proposal for alternative testing 
involving PK studies for MA on November 8, 1996. EPA responded to the 
Panel's proposal by letter on July 10, 1997, indicating that this 
approach could offer sufficient merit to proceed with ECA negotiations. 
Under this action, EPA will continue negotiations to develop an ECA for 
health effects testing sufficient to meet the data needs specified in 
the proposed HAPs section 4 test rule, as amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action: ECA and Consent 
Order                           06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.6

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ13
_______________________________________________________________________




3271. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE, PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATES (PFAS)

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604; 15 USC 2607; 15 USC 2625

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721.9582 (Amended)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend a significant new use rule (SNUR) 
under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 
certain perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFAS) substances which were not 
addressed by the previous PFAS SNURs (67 FR 11008, March 11, 2002; 67 
FR 72854, December 9, 2002), codified at 40 CFR 721.9582. EPA is 
proposing to amend the PFAS SNUR at 40 CFR 721.9582 by adding a new 
table 3 containing all PFAS chemicals currently on the TSCA Inventory 
but not already subject to the PFAS SNUR. This proposed rule would 
require manufacturers, including importers, to notify EPA at least 90 
days before commencing the manufacture or import of these chemical 
substances for the significant new uses described in this document. EPA 
believes that this action is

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necessary because the PFAS component of these chemical substances may 
be hazardous to human health and the environment. The required notice 
will provide EPA the opportunity to evaluate intended significant new 
uses and associated activities before they occur and, if necessary, to 
prohibit or limit those activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/06                    71 FR 12311
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4974; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/EPA-TOX/2006/March/Day-10/t3444.htm; EPA Docket 
information: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0015

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/cnosnurs.htm

Agency Contact: Amy Breedlove, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-9823
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

Jim Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8974
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________




3272. [bull] SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE FOR CHLORANIL

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 ``TSCA 5''; 15 USC 2607 ``TSCA 8''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710; 40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Chloranil is used as a basic feedstock for certain dyes and 
pigments and in the production of rubber tires. Chloranil was one of 
the chemicals identified for testing in the Dioxin/Furan (D/F) test 
rule. Early testing results revealed that dioxin levels in Chloranil 
could vary by more than two orders of magnitude depending on the 
chemical manufacturing process involved. It appeared that the ``low 
dioxin'' manufacturing process could produce Chloranil with dioxin 
contamination levels below 20 ppb TEQ. Based on this information, EPA 
entered into a formal agreement with Chloranil importers (there was no 
domestic production of ``high dioxin'' Chloranil) to only import 
Chloranil made through the ``low dioxin'' process. As a follow up to 
this agreement, a Chloranil Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) was 
proposed in 1993. Under the provisions of the draft SNUR, any Chloranil 
imported or domestically produced with dioxin contamination levels 
greater than 20 ppb TEQ would be considered a new use and require 
reporting under section 5(a)(1)(A) of the Toxic Substances Control Act. 
In the SNUR proposal, EPA stated that it would not promulgate a final 
rule until it had all of the D/F test rule data. EPA accepted the final 
test rule data in June of 2001. The test rule requirements continue to 
apply to any new manufacturer or importer of Chloranil. No new importer 
or manufacturer has identified themselves, although EPA has received 
inquiries from time to time about the applicability of the test rule to 
new imports. OPPT therefore believes that all importation of Chloranil 
is still covered under the formal agreements and that there is no 
current import or domestic manufacture of high dioxin Chloranil. 
Because a significant time has passed since proposal OPPT is 
considering the options of reproposing the rule, reopening the comment 
period, and proceeding directly to developing a final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/12/93                    58 FR 28000
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 1923.1; Split from RIN 2070-AA58.

Agency Contact: Dwain Winters, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 566-1977
Fax: 202 566-0470
Email: [email protected]

Brian Symmes, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1983
Fax: 202 566-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ31
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3273. ASBESTOS MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2646 ``TSCA 206''

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 (MAP) to extend training and accreditation 
requirements to include persons performing certain asbestos-related 
work in public or commercial buildings, to increase the minimum number 
of training hours required for accreditation purposes, and to effect 
other changes necessary to implement the amendments. On February 3, 
1994, EPA issued an interim final rule to revise the asbestos MAP to 
clarify the types of persons who must be accredited to work with 
asbestos in schools and public or commercial buildings; to increase the 
minimum number of hours of training

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for asbestos abatement workers and contractor/supervisors, including 
additional hours of hands-on health and safety training; and to effect 
a variety of other necessary changes as mandated by section 15(a)(3) of 
the ASHARA. This interim final rule satisfied the statutory deadline. 
EPA will continue to consider finalizing the MAP rule and/ or 
promulgating regulatory revisions to sunset current EPA MAP 
accreditations granted to training providers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Model Plan                      05/13/92                    57 FR 20438
Interim Final Action            02/03/94                     59 FR 5236
Final Action                    05/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3148

Sectors Affected: 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/

Agency Contact: Robert Courtnage, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1081
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: [email protected]

Shiela Canavan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1980
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




3274. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES; BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES; TRAINING, 
ACCREDITATION, AND CERTIFICATION RULE AND MODEL STATE PLAN RULE

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments and the private sector.

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2682; 15 USC 2684; PL 102-550 sec 402; PL 102-
550 sec 404

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 promulgate regulations governing lead-based paint (LBP) 
activities to ensure that individuals engaged in such activities are 
properly trained, that LBP 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. EPA promulgated 
regulations for LBP activities in target housing and child occupied 
facilities as well as training and certification of training programs 
for LBP activities in 1996 (see 40 CFR 745). Regulations for LBP 
activities in public and commercial buildings and bridges and other 
structures are still under development.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4376

Sectors Affected: 23411 Highway and Street Construction; 611519 Other 
Technical and Trade Schools

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/

Agency Contact: Cindy Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 566-0484
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: [email protected]

Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1980
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




3275. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS); DISPOSAL OF PCBS; IMPLEMENTATION 
ISSUES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605(e) ``TSCA 6''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation will clarify and expand on 
implementation issues that have arisen as a result of the publication 
of the 1998 PCB Disposal Amendments (63 FR 35384). Topics will include 
but not be limited to, Use Authorizations, Public Participation 
Process, Appeals Process, Natural Gas Pipelines, Testing and Analysis, 
Manifesting of PCB Waste, Publication Process for Validated Alternate 
Decontamination Solvents and PCB Analytical Methods and Storage of 
Dedicated PCB Equipment. The action to authorize certain non-liquid PCB 
applications is also included in this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4597

Sectors Affected: 31-33 Manufacturing; 81 Other Services (except Public 
Administration); 54 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 92 
Public Administration; 53 Real Estate

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and Rental and Leasing; 48-49 Transportation; 22 Utilities; 562 Waste 
Management and Remediation Services

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/pcb

Agency Contact: Sara McGurk, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 566-0480
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: [email protected]

Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0509
Fax: 202 566-0515
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________




3276. AMENDMENT TO THE PREMANUFACTURE NOTIFICATION EXEMPTIONS; REVISIONS 
OF EXEMPTIONS FOR POLYMERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 723

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In September 2005, EPA proposed an amendment to the Polymer 
Exemption Rule, which provides an exemption from the premanufacture 
notification (PMN) requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act 
(TSCA). The proposed amendment would exclude from eligibility polymers 
containing as an integral part of their composition, except as 
impurities, certain perfluoroalkyl moieties consisting of a CF3- or 
longer chain length. This proposed exclusion includes polymers that 
contain any one or more of the following: perfluoroalkyl sulfonates 
(PFAS); perfluoroalkyl carboxylates (PFAC); fluorotelomers; or 
perfluoroalkyl moieties that are covalently bound to either a carbon or 
sulfur atom where the carbon or sulfur atom is an integral part of the 
polymer molecule. If finalized as proposed, any person who intends to 
manufacture (or import) any of these polymers not already on the TSCA 
Inventory would have to complete the TSCA premanufacture review process 
prior to commencing the manufacture or import of such polymers. EPA 
believes this proposed change to the current regulation is necessary 
because, based on recent information, EPA can no longer conclude that 
these polymers ``will not present an unreasonable risk to human health 
or the environment,'' which is the determination necessary to support 
an exemption under TSCA, such as the Polymer Exemption Rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/07/06                    71 FR 11485
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4635; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2006/March/Day-07/t2152.pdf

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral 
Product Manufacturing; 326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Geraldine Hilton, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8986
Fax: 202 564-9490
Email: [email protected]

Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________




3277. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES (SNURS); FOLLOW-UP RULES ON NON-5(E) NEW 
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 ``TSCA 5''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA regulates the commercial development of new chemicals 
that have completed premanufacture notice (PMN) review. In a PMN 
review, the Agency assesses whether or not a chemical's manufacture, 
import, process, 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM: 84-1056                   06/11/86                    51 FR 21199
NPRM: 86-566                    12/08/87                    52 FR 46496
NPRM: Aluminum Cross-linked 
Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose  06/11/93                    58 FR 32628
Final: 84-1056                  12/00/07
Final: 86-566                   12/00/07
Final: Aluminum Cross-linked 
Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose  12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 1976; EPA publication information: 
NPRM: 84-1056-Alkyl & Sulfonic Acid & Ammonium Salt (84-1056)

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal 
Products Manufacturing

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems/cnosnurs.htm

Agency Contact: Karen Chu, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8773
Fax: 202 564-9490
Email: [email protected]

Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460

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Phone: 202 564-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




3278. FUTURE TESTING FOR EXISTING CHEMICALS (OVERVIEW ENTRY)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 15 USC 2611 TSCA 12

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA the authority to require chemical 
manufacturers and processors to test existing chemicals. Under section 
4, EPA can by rule require testing after finding that (1) a chemical 
may present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the 
environment, and/or the chemical is produced and enters the environment 
in substantial quantities or there is or may be significant or 
substantial human exposure to the chemical, (2) the available data to 
evaluate the chemical are inadequate, and (3) testing is needed to 
develop the needed data. The Chemical Testing Program in EPA's Office 
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) also works with members of 
the U.S. chemical industry to develop needed data via TSCA section 4 
Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) and Voluntary Testing Agreements 
(VTAs). ECAs and VTAs are usually less resource intensive than formal 
TSCA rulemaking and allow EPA to consider agreed-upon pollution 
prevention and other types of product stewardship initiatives by the 
chemical industry as a possible substitute for or adjunct to certain 
types of needed testing. For chemicals that have been designated for 
priority testing consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee 
(ITC) the Agency will consider whether to require testing of the 
chemical through rulemaking or ECA or will publish a notice which 
provides the reasons for not doing so in the case of a particular 
chemical (such reasons may involve the existence of a VTA). The Agency 
may also consider test rules, ECAs or VTAs for chemicals or categories 
of chemicals which have been identified for testing consideration by 
other Federal or other EPA offices through EPA review processes. This 
regulatory agenda entry is considered a ``generic entry'' because it is 
intended to alert the public that within the next 6 months the Agency 
may consider other chemicals for test rules, ECAs, or VTAs that are not 
yet identified. A separate activity specific entry will be included in 
the regulatory agenda once the Agency decides to develop a test rule, 
ECA or VTA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3493; EPA publication information: 
ANPRM-Placeholder for potential new action in next 6 months.

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




3279. TEST RULE; HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (HAPS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

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 technology-based emissions 
standards 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
Supplemental NPRM               12/24/97                    62 FR 67466
Supplemental NPRM 2             04/21/98                    63 FR 19694
NPRM - Reproposal               06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3487

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Rich Leukroth, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8167
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




3280. TEST RULE; CERTAIN METALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''; 15 USC 2625 ``TSCA 26''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is coordinating an evaluation of the data needs for 
assessing potential adverse affects that exposures to metals pose for 
health and the environment with the Agency's efforts to develop a 
framework for assessing potential risks from exposures to metals. This 
activity is intended to lead to EPA proposing a test rule under section 
4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). A test rule would 
require manufacturers and processors of certain metals (beryllium, 
chromium, manganese, mercury, nickel, and selenium) to fulfill data 
needs identified by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease 
Registry (ATSDR) and EPA pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) section 104(I) and 
the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112. Under CERCLA, ATSDR is to 
establish a list of priority hazardous substances found at superfund 
sites, develop toxicological profiles for the hazardous substances, 
identify priority data needs, and establish a research program 
obtaining the necessary data. This action is a component of ATSDR's 
research program. Data from this action would provide specific 
information about the substances for the public and scientific 
communities. Data from this action would also be used to implement 
several provisions of section 112 of the CAA, including determining 
risks remaining after the application of technology based on standards 
under section 112(d) of the CAA, estimating the risks associated with 
accidental releases, and determining whether or not substances should 
be removed from the CAA section (b)(1) list of HAPs (delisting).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3882

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Robert Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8161
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




3281. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN OXYGENATED FUEL ADDITIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''; 15 USC 2625 ``TSCA 26''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), in the 
administration of section 211 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), has requested 
that OPPT use its TSCA section 4 testing authority to obtain health 
effects data on a number of Oxygenated Fuel Additives (OFAs). These 
data are needed by EPA and others to increase understanding of the 
toxicity of these substances individually and in comparison to each 
other as well as to other OFAs such as methyl t-butyl ether (MTBE). EPA 
will be soliciting interested parties to work on an Enforceable Consent 
Agreement (ECA) under TSCA section 4, through which responsible parties 
can agree to provide data to EPA. Although not currently a rulemaking, 
EPA is including this in the Regulatory Agenda to inform the public of 
this activity which will have a regulatory impact once an ECA or other 
testing action is proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice Soliciting Participation  To Be                       Determined
Final: ECA and Consent Order     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4174; EPA publication information: 
Notice Soliciting Participation-Solicit Interested Parties

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________




3282. TEST RULE; MULTIPLE SUBSTANCE RULE FOR THE TESTING OF 
DEVELOPMENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''; 15 USC 2625 ``TSCA 26''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799; 40 CFR 704

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 4, 1991, EPA issued a proposed TSCA section 4 Test 
Rule to require testing of 12 chemicals for developmental and/or 
reproductive effects. Since issuing that proposed rule, 11 of the 
subject chemical substances have been sponsored under the international 
OECD HPV Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) Program, EPA's voluntary 
HPV Chemical Challenge Program, and/or the International Council of 
Chemical Associations (ICCA). Information obtained under these various 
data collection/development programs will be used to inform EPA's 
decision regarding the need to re-propose and ultimately finalize this 
TSCA section 4 Test Rule for some or all of the subject chemicals and 
for which endpoints they should be tested.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-Original                   03/04/91                     56 FR 9092
NPRM-Reproposal                  To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Additional Information: SAN No. 4395

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum 
Refineries

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Catherine Roman, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8172
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




3283. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS (RCFS)

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 ``TSCA 5''; 15 USC 2605 ``TSCA 6''

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 6 to require reporting 
by the manufacturers, importers and/or processors of these chemicals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/94                    59 FR 13294
Final Action                    09/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3528

Sectors Affected: 327999 All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral 
Product Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Robert Courtnage, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1081
Fax: 202 566-0473
Email: [email protected]

Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0509
Fax: 202 566-0515
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




3284. TSCA POLICY STATEMENT ON OVERSIGHT OF TRANSGENIC ORGANISMS 
(INCLUDING PLANTS)

Priority: Other Significant

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 intends to address TSCA 
oversight of transgenic plants and other organisms. Recent information 
indicates that transgenic plants and other organisms are being 
developed for uses which appear to be subject to TSCA jurisdiction. For 
example, plants are being genetically modified to produce industrial 
grade, rather than food grade, oils. Many of these plants are subject 
to oversight by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) 
of the U.S. Department of Agriculture while being tested in the 
environment. Following APHIS approval of a petition for non-regulated 
status filed pursuant to APHIS' regulations implementing the Federal 
Plant Pest Act at 7 CFR Part 340, however, these plants cease to be 
subject to regulation by USDA. Additionally, transgenic animals that 
are not under the jurisdiction of FDA appear to be subject to TSCA. 
Such animals may be genetically improved livestock for commercial 
purposes. The policy statement would address whether EPA should 
exercise jurisdiction under TSCA over such transgenic organisms prior 
to their commercial use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4598

Agency Contact: Flora Chow, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8983
Fax: 202 564-9062
Email: [email protected]

Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________




3285. LEAD-BASED PAINT; AMENDMENTS TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSURE OF 
KNOWN LEAD-BASED PAINT OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS IN TARGET HOUSING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4852d

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745.100; 40 CFR 745.101; 40 CFR 745.102; 40 CFR 
745.103; 40 CFR 745.107; 40 CFR 745.110; 40 CFR 745.113; 40 CFR 
745.115; 40 CFR 745.118; 40 CFR 745.119

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA intends to amend existing requirements to clarify which 
target housing transactions the rule applies; add or clarify 
definitions of important terms; clarify the disclosure responsibilities 
of agents; clarify what information must be disclosed; clarify 
recordkeeping requirements to support enforcement; and will amend 
existing regulatory text to resolve some inconsistent interpretations 
and to incorporate interpretations that have been issued through 
guidance. Small businesses and State/local/tribal governments that sell 
or lease target housing will be affected in that they will need to 
become familiar with new/revised requirements that apply to

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these transactions. Overall burden is not expected to increase 
significantly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4777

Sectors Affected: 92511 Administration of Housing Programs; 53111 
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings; 53121 Offices of Real 
Estate Agents and Brokers; 522292 Real Estate Credit; 531311 
Residential Property Managers

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/

Agency Contact: John Wilkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 566-0477
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: [email protected]

Cindy Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, 
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0484
Fax: 202 566-0471
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________




3286. TESTING AGREEMENT FOR ARYL PHOSPHATES (ITC LIST 2)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January, 17, 1972 (57 FR 2138), EPA published a proposed 
TSCA section 4 test rule covering a number of aryl phosphate base 
stocks. On March 30, 1993, EPA announced initiation of negotiations 
with the Aryl Phosphates Panel of the Chemical Manufacturers 
Association (now the American Chemistry Council or ACC) to develop a 
TSCA section 4 Enforceable Consent Agreement (ECA) for aryl phosphate 
base stocks as an alternative approach to testing under the proposed 
rule (58 FR 16669). On October 9, 1998, EPA sent letters to the Chief 
Executive Officers of companies, including those who were participating 
in the development of this ECA, to announce EPA's High Production 
Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program. Consistent with the 
international OECD Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) Program, EPA's 
HPV Challenge Program encourages U.S. chemical producers and importers 
to voluntarily provide existing screening level data, or, if none 
exist, to develop such data on U.S. HPV chemicals. Because some overlap 
of testing requirements in the HPV Challenge and this ECA initiative 
were identified, the industry committed to develop the screening level 
data for the HPV Challenge Program before continuing with further 
development of the ECA. In this way, results from the HPV Challenge 
program would feed back into consideration of needs for the ECA testing 
and, where possible, could avert some or all of the overlap testing 
requirements. After completion of the industry's commitments under the 
HPV Challenge Program, EPA will evaluate the need for any additional 
testing of the subject AP base stocks under an ECA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/29/83                    48 FR 57452
NPRM                            01/17/92                     57 FR 2138
Final Action: ECA and Consent 
Order                            To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.2

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________




3287. TEST RULE; BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS (BFRS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 ``TSCA 4''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 25, 1991 (56 FR 29140), EPA issued a proposed TSCA 
section 4 Test Rule for health and environmental effects and chemical 
fate testing of 5 brominated flame retardants. Since issuing that 
proposed rule, all of the subject chemical substances have been 
sponsored under the international OECD HPV Screening Information Data 
Set (SIDS) Program, EPA's voluntary US HPV Chemical Challenge Program, 
and/or EPA's Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP). 
Information obtained under these various data collection/development 
programs will be used to inform EPA's decision regarding the need to 
re-propose and ultimately finalize this TSCA section 4 Test Rule for 
some or all of the subject chemicals and for which endpoints they 
should be tested.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/25/91                    56 FR 29140
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.3

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest

Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-8469
Fax: 202 564-4765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ08
_______________________________________________________________________




3288. EFFECTS OF TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP ON OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 5 
OF TSCA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Companies frequently transfer ownership or other rights with 
respect to a chemical substance to a different company or person. These 
transfers may have regulatory implications because of the transferor's 
earlier submittal under the Toxic Substances Control Act (the ``Act'') 
of a premanufacture notice, a significant new use notice or an 
exemption notice to EPA for the chemical substance. Either prior to or 
after commencing the manufacture of the chemical substance, the company 
may want to transfer the right to manufacture the chemical substance to 
a new company as part of a merger, corporate reorganization, or other 
business transaction. The Act can be interpreted as requiring the 
transferee of a right to manufacture to submit a new premanufacture 
notice to the Agency, because the transferee is a new person. However, 
the Agency has not always required the transferee to submit a new 
notice and has allowed the transferee to manufacture the chemical 
substance under the original company's authorization. Because there are 
no rules or formal guidance concerning the procedure for transferring 
rights to manufacture, this issue has not been addressed in a clear and 
consistent manner. Furthermore, it is not clear if a transferee of a 
right to manufacture is liable under the Act to the same extent as the 
transferor. Therefore, to clarify these issues, EPA proposes to adopt a 
rule to accomplish several purposes: (1) To provide a clear procedural 
mechanism to facilitate the transfer of rights to manufacture to new 
persons; (2) to require the transferee to specifically assume all of 
the legal obligations associated with the transferred right to 
manufacture; and (3) to provide notice to the Agency of a proposed 
transfer of a right to manufacture, thereby allowing the Agency to 
engage in more meaningful compliance monitoring.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4975

Agency Contact: James Vinch, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 202 564-1256
Fax: 202 564-1256
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3289. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); CERTAIN POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL 
ETHERS (PBDES)

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710; 40 CFR 721

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/04                    69 FR 70404
Final Action                    06/13/06                    71 FR 34015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Kenneth Moss
Phone: 202 564-9232
Fax: 202 564-9490
Email: [email protected]

Amy Breedlove
Phone: 202 564-9823
Fax: 202 564-4775
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ02
_______________________________________________________________________




3290. TSCA INVENTORY UPDATE REPORTING RULE; ELECTRONIC REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 710

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Action; Using CDX  09/06/06                    71 FR 54495

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Susan Sharkey
Phone: 202 564-8789
Fax: 202 564-8893
Email: [email protected]

Robert Lee
Phone: 202 564-8786
Fax: 202 564-8893
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2070-AJ25

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_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Emergency Planning and Community Right--to--Know Act (EPCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3291. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT: MODIFICATION 
TO THE THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY METHODOLOGY FOR THE EXTREMELY 
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES THAT ARE SOLIDS IN SOLUTION.

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is considering an alternative approach for the threshold 
planning quantity (TPQ) for chemicals on the Extremely Hazardous 
Substances (EHS) List that are handled as solids in solution. The 
current TPQ for solids in solution is based on the assumption that the 
entire quantity of the solid chemical at a facility could potentially 
be released to air in event of an accident. EPA will propose a rule 
that would revise the TPQ for solids in solution and seek comment on an 
alternative approach. EPA is pursuing this proposal in part based on 
industry's request to revisit the TPQ rationale for the chemical 
paraquat dichloride (handled as a solid in aqueous solution). If the 
TPQ for solids in solution is raised, it would result in relieving some 
facilities (number and type unknown at this time) from the regulatory 
emergency planning and notification requirements under section 302 to 
304 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). 
EPA intends to evaluate various experimental data for accidental air 
releases of solutions containing solid chemicals when developing 
revised TPQs. EPA would also seek public comment on the appropriateness 
of considering aerosol size as a factor for potential off-site exposure 
to communities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4753;

Agency Contact: Kathy Franklin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7987
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency 
Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________




3292. TRI; RESPONSE TO PETITION TO DELETE CHROMIUM, ANTIMONY, TITANATE 
FROM THE METAL COMPOUND CATEGORIES LISTED ON THE TOXICS RELEASE 
INVENTORY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA 313

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will respond to a petition received by EPA to 
delete chromium, antimony, titanate from the list of toxic chemicals 
reportable under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community 
Right to Know Act (EPCRA). EPA will respond to the petition by either 
granting or denying the petition. If EPA grants the petition, a notice 
of proposed rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register; if 
EPA denies the petition, a notice of petition denial will be published. 
Chromium, antimony, titantate are reportable under the chromium and 
antimony compound categories. The deletion of this chemical would 
eliminate all the reporting requirements under the Toxic Chemical 
Release Reporting Rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Response                        12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.4; EPA publication information: 
Response-Chromium, Antimony, Titanite (Request to Delete); Split from 
RIN 2025-AA00. Formerly listed as RIN 2070-AC00. Statutory deadline: 
Within 180 days of receipt the Agency must either initiate rulemaking 
or explain why not in the Federal Register. Manufacturing industries in 
SIC codes 20-39 plus the following industries and SIC codes: Metal 
Mining (SIC code 10 except SIC codes 1011, 1081, and 1094); Coal Mining 
(SIC code 12 except SIC code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC codes 4911, 
4931, 4939); Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code 4953); 
Chemicals and Allied Products-Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum Bulk 
Terminals and Plants (SIC code 5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services 
(SIC code 7389).

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri

Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0743
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental 
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0816
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2025-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________




3293. TRI; RESPONSE TO PETITION TO DELETE ACETONITRILE FROM THE TOXICS 
RELEASE INVENTORY LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA 313

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will respond to a petition received by EPA to 
delete acetonitrile from the list of toxic chemicals reportable under 
section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act 
(EPCRA). EPA will respond to the petition by either granting or denying 
the petition. If EPA grants the petition a notice of proposed 
rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register; if EPA denies the 
petition a notice of petition denial will be published. The deletion of 
this chemical would

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eliminate all the reporting requirements under the Toxic Chemical 
Release Reporting Rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Response                        05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.3; EPA publication information: 
Response-Acetonitrile (Request to Delete); Split from RIN 2025-AA00. 
Formerly listed as RIN 2070-AC00. Statutory deadline: Within 180 days 
of receipt the Agency must either initiate rulemaking or explain why 
not in the Federal Register. Manufacturing industries in SIC codes 20-
39 plus the following industries and SIC codes: Metal Mining (SIC code 
10 except SIC codes 1011, 1081, and 1094); Coal Mining (SIC code 12 
except SIC code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC codes 4911, 4931, 4939); 
Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code 4953); Chemicals and 
Allied Products-Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum Bulk Terminals and 
Plants (SIC code 5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services (SIC code 7389).

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri

Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0743
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental 
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0816
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2025-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Emergency Planning and Community Right--to--Know Act (EPCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3294. ADDITION OF TOXICITY EQUIVALENCY (TEQ) REPORTING AND QUANTITY DATA 
FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE DIOXIN AND DIOXIN-LIKE COMPOUNDS CATEGORY 
UNDER EPCRA, SECTION 313

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community 
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) (i.e., the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)), 
dioxin and dioxin-like compounds are reported in units of grams for the 
category. This project will add toxic equivalency (TEQ) reporting for 
the category and quantity data for individual members of the category 
to the grams only reporting currently required for the category under 
EPCRA section 313. TEQs are a weighted quantity measure based on the 
toxicity of each dioxin congener relative to the most toxic dioxin 
congeners, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and 1,2,3,7,8-
pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. The addition of TEQ reporting will allow 
better understanding of the releases and waste management quantities 
currently reported to the TRI for dioxin and dioxin-like compounds. TEQ 
reporting will also make it easier to compare TRI data on dioxin and 
dioxin-like compounds with other EPA activities which present data on 
dioxin and dioxin-like compounds in terms of TEQs. Several industry 
groups have written OMB supporting the addition of TEQ reporting to 
TRI.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/07/05                    70 FR 10919
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4692; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2005/March/Day-07/t4339.htm; TRI 
has not converted to NAICS so the Standard Industrial Classification 
(SIC) Codes are listed: SIC Code 10 Metal Mining (except SIC codes 
1011, 1081, and 1094), SIC Code 12 Coal Mining (except SIC code 1241), 
SIC Code 20-39 Manufacturing, SIC Codes 4911, 4931, and 4939 Electric 
Utilities (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the 
purpose of generating power for distribution in commerce), SIC Code 
4953 Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment (limited to facilities 
regulated under the RCRA, subtitle C, 42 U.S.C. section 6921 et seq.), 
SIC Code 5169 Chemicals and Allied Products-Wholesale, SIC Code 5171 
Petroleum Bulk Terminals and Plants, SIC Code 7389 Solvent Recovery 
Services (limited to facilities primarily engaged in solvent recovery 
services on a contract or fee basis).

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri

Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0743
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental 
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0816
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2025-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________




3295. TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY REPORTING BURDEN REDUCTION RULE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 134 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2025-AA14

[[Page 73954]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Emergency Planning and Community Right--to--Know Act (EPCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3296. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT: AMENDMENTS AND 
STREAMLINING RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11002; 42 USC 11004; 42 USC 11048; 42 USC 
11021; 42 USC 11022

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355; 40 CFR 370

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will address the remaining issues from the proposed 
rule of June 8, 1998. (Reporting thresholds for gasoline and diesel 
fuel at retail gas stations were included in a separate final rule; 64 
FR 7031, February 11, 1999.) This supplemental proposal will address: 
Reporting thresholds for chemicals that pose minimal risk. The final 
rule to the June 8, 1998 proposal and this supplemental proposal will 
address: Reporting thresholds for rock salt, sand, gravel, and other 
chemicals that pose minimal risk; plain language rewrite; and may 
consider reporting thresholds for facilities with some similarities to 
gas stations (motor pools, marinas, etc.) and guidance on approaches to 
State flexibility. This supplemental rule, when finalized, will 
minimize burden for those facilities that are currently reporting 
chemicals that pose minimal risk under sections 311 and 312 of the 
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. This rule, when 
finalized, may also reduce the number of facilities subject to these 
reporting requirements. The reporting requirements under sections 311 
and 312 are intended to enhance communities' and emergency response 
officials' awareness of chemical hazards; to facilitate the development 
of State and local emergency response plans; and to aid communities and 
emergency response officials in preparing for and responding to 
emergencies safely and effectively. By proposing to provide relief from 
routine reporting of substances with minimal hazards and minimal risk, 
State and local officials can focus on chemicals that may pose more 
significant hazard or may present greater risks to the community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/98                    63 FR 31268
Supplemental NPRM                To Be                       Determined
Final                            To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 3215;

Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

Vanessa Rodriguez, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7913
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________




3297. CLARIFY TRI REPORTING OBLIGATIONS UNDER EPCRA SECTION 313 FOR THE 
METAL MINING ACTIVITIES OF EXTRACTION AND BENEFICIATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) currently requires 
reporting from metal mining facilities if they manufacture or process 
25,000 pounds or more of a listed chemical or otherwise use 10,000 
pounds or more of a listed chemical. These mining facilities engage in 
the removal of naturally occurring materials from the earth. EPA had 
considered naturally occurring materials to be manufactured by natural 
processes. A recent court order set aside EPA's interpretation of 
manufacture stating that naturally occurring ores cannot be 
manufactured within the meaning of EPCRA section 313. EPA is 
considering clarifying how the definitions of manufacturing and 
processing under EPCRA section 313 apply to the mining sector processes 
of extraction and beneficiation. This action will not affect the coal 
extraction activities exemption.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/09
Final Action                    03/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4616;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri

Agency Contact: Marc Edmonds, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0758
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental 
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0816
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2025-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




3298. TRI; RESPONSE TO PETITION TO ADD DIISONONYL PHTHALATE TO THE 
TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA 313

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will respond to a petition received by EPA to add 
diisononyl phthalate to the list of toxic chemicals reportable under 
section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act 
(EPCRA). EPA will respond to the petition by either granting or denying 
the petition. If EPA grants the petition a notice of proposed 
rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register; if EPA denies the 
petition a notice of petition denial will be published. The addition of 
this chemical would make it subject to all the reporting requirements 
under the Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Rule.

[[Page 73955]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/00                    65 FR 53681
Notice of Data Availability     06/14/05                    70 FR 34437
Final Action                    11/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.1; EPA publication information: 
Notice of Data Availability - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/
2005/June/Day-14/f11664.htm; Split from RIN 2025-AA00. Formerly listed 
as RIN 2070-AC00. Statutory deadline: Within 180 days of receipt the 
Agency must either initiate rulemaking or explain why not in the 
Federal Register. Manufacturing industries in SIC codes 20-39 plus the 
following industries and SIC codes: Metal Mining (SIC code 10 except 
SIC codes 1011, 1081, and 1094); Coal Mining (SIC code 12 except SIC 
code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC codes 4911, 4931, 4939); Commercial 
Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code 4953); Chemicals and Allied 
Products-Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum Bulk Terminals and Plants 
(SIC code 5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services (SIC code 7389).

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/tri

Agency Contact: Daniel Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of Environmental Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0743
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

Ben Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental 
Information, 2844T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-0816
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2025-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Emergency Planning and Community Right--to--Know Act (EPCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3299. RULEMAKING TO CHANGE TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI) REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS FROM STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (SIC) CODES TO 
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/03                    68 FR 13872
Final Action                    06/06/06                    71 FR 32464

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Judith Kendall
Phone: 202 566-0750
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

Ben Smith
Phone: 202 566-0816
Fax: 202 566-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2025-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________




3300. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENT FOR ISOPHORONE DIISOCYANATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/06                    71 FR 53354
Direct Final Action             09/11/06                    71 FR 53331

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob
Phone: 202 564-8019
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                     Prerule Stage


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3301. STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION WASTES GENERATED 
BY COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCERS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 99 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AE81

[[Page 73956]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3302. MANAGEMENT OF CEMENT KILN DUST (CKD)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a) RCRA 2002(a); 42 USC 6921(a) RCRA 
3001(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 256; 40 CFR 259; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In December 1993, EPA submitted a Report to Congress with its 
findings on the nature and management practices associated with cement 
kiln dust (CKD). In 1995, EPA determined that some additional control 
of CKD was needed and published a regulatory determination (60 FR 7366, 
February 7,1995). On August 20, 1999, EPA issued a proposed rule (64 FR 
45632) outlining the Agency's preferred regulatory approach (i.e., an 
exemption from hazardous waste listing for properly managed CKD) and 
several optional approaches including requirements solely under RCRA 
subtitle D. On July 25, 2002, the Agency published a notice (67 FR 
48648) to announce the availability for public inspection and comment 
of recently acquired data on CKD. The Agency is now considering an 
approach whereby it would finalize the proposed option of issuing the 
protective CKD management standards as described in the August 20, 1999 
proposal as a RCRA subtitle D rule. The Agency would temporarily 
suspend its active consideration of the proposed listing of mismanaged 
CKD as a hazardous waste, and assess how CKD management practices and 
State regulatory programs evolve over the next 3-to-5 years. Based on 
this assessment, EPA will then proceed to either formally withdraw or 
promulgate the portion of the 1999 proposal that classifies as a RCRA 
hazardous waste CKD that has been egregiously mismanaged. EPA will be 
promoting pollution prevention, recycling, and safer disposal of CKD by 
considering finalization of protective management standards for this 
waste. The Agency believes that these management standards are a 
creative, affordable, and common sense approach that can protect human 
health and the environment without imposing unnecessary regulatory 
burdens on the cement industry. These standards provide a new, tailored 
framework that safeguards ground water and limits risk from releases of 
dust to air. A Notice of Data Availability is being developed to seek 
comment on new data regarding the management of cement kiln dust.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Regulatory Determination        02/07/95                     60 FR 7366
NPRM                            08/20/99                    64 FR 45632
Notice - Extend Comment Period  10/28/99                    64 FR 58022
NoDA 1                          07/25/02                    67 FR 48648
Notice -Extend Comment Period   11/08/02                    67 FR 68130
Notice of Data Availability     04/00/07
Final Action                    03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 3856

Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing

Agency Contact: Jana Englander, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8711
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: [email protected]

Steve Souders, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8431
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




3303. MODIFICATIONS TO RCRA RULES ASSOCIATED WITH SOLVENT-CONTAMINATED 
INDUSTRIAL WIPES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA proposed to modify the RCRA regulations for management of 
solvent-contaminated industrial wipes in response to stakeholder 
concerns that industrial wipes are over-regulated because they pose 
little threat to human health and the environment. Industrial wipes are 
used with solvents across industry in various ways; EPA estimates that 
there are approximately 471,000 users of industrial wipes in 13 
economic sub-sectors, but many users use small numbers of wipes with 
small amounts of solvents on them. If finalized, this regulation would 
provide regulatory relief for two types of solvent-contaminated 
industrial wipes: (1) Disposable wipes, which are disposed of in a 
landfill or by combustion after use, and (2) reusable wipes, which are 
laundered after use to remove the solvent and then are used again. EPA 
proposed to conditionally exclude disposable industrial wipes from the 
definition of hazardous waste and to conditionally exclude reusable 
industrial wipes from the definition of solid waste. The regulation, if 
finalized, is estimated to result in $34 million of savings throughout 
the economy and has been developed with conditions to ensure that 
management of these solvents remains protective of human health and the 
environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/03                    68 FR 65586
Notice of Data Availability     02/00/07
Final Action                    06/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4091; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2003/November/Day-20/
f28652.htm; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-RCRA-2003-0004

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 334 Computer and 
Electronic Product Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product 
Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 333 
Machinery Manufacturing; 441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; 812 
Personal and Laundry Services; 323 Printing and Related Support 
Activities; 811 Repair and Maintenance; 336 Transportation Equipment 
Manufacturing

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/solvents/wipes.htm

Agency Contact: Teena Wooten, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8751
Fax: 703 308-0514

[[Page 73957]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




3304. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS: MODIFYING THE LAND DISPOSAL TREATMENT 
STANDARD FOR RADIOACTIVE LEAD SOLIDS AND HAZARDOUS DEBRIS; DEFINITION OF 
MACROENCAPSULATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6924

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268.42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking, if finalized, would modify the 
current LDR technology standard for Radioactive Lead Solids (RLS) under 
40 CFR 268.42 and for hazardous debris under 40 CFR 268.45 to allow the 
additional use of organic container-based macroencapsulation 
technologies that meet certain performance requirements for land 
disposal of RLS waste and hazardous debris. This change would make both 
technology-based standards for RLS waste and debris consistent and 
would have the effect of removing the container prohibition for RLS 
waste and subjecting RLS waste to an additional treatment performance 
standard. EPA believes that the effect of these changes will promote 
more efficient cleanups of contaminated sites by removing a regulatory 
distinction between radioactive lead solids and other forms of 
hazardous debris, reduce worker exposures, expedite cleanups, and 
promote further advancement of new technologies for disposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4743; Action is of equivalent 
regulatory stringency. States and Tribes will not be required to adopt.

Agency Contact: Juan Parra, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0478
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: [email protected]

Hugh Davis, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency 
Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 306-0206
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________




3305. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF 
HAZARDOUS WASTE (F019 LISTING AMENDMENT IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SLUDGES 
FROM ZINC PHOSPHATING PROCESSES IN AUTOMOTIVE ASSEMBLY PLANTS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3001

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.31; 40 CFR 302.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Automobile manufacturers are adding aluminum or aluminized 
components to automobiles to reduce the weight of vehicles to increase 
fuel economy. When aluminum components are added to the automobile 
assembly process, the current Federal regulations require that the 
wastewater treatment sludges generated from this conversion coating 
process be managed as a hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation 
and Recovery Act. EPA intends to reduce burden on the regulated 
community by revising the current RCRA regulations that apply to the 
wastewater treatment sludges from the chemical conversion coating (zinc 
phosphating) of aluminum.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4834; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
RCRA-2004-0019

Agency Contact: James Michael, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8610
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

Gail Cooper, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency 
Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8419
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




3306. EXPANDING THE COMPARABLE FUELS EXCLUSION UNDER RCRA

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 112 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AG24
_______________________________________________________________________




3307. [bull] DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTES REVISIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 113 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




3308. [bull] REVISIONS TO LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS TREATMENT STANDARDS 
AND AMENDMENTS TO RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENT PETROLEUM REFINING 
HYDROTREATING AND HYDROREFINING CATALYSTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1006; 42 USC 2002(a); 42 USC 3001 to 3009; 42 
USC 3014; 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6906; 42 CFR 6912; 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 
6922; 42 USC 6924 to 6927; 42 USC 6934; 42 USC 6937; 42 USC 6938

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 286.40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to regulations found at 40 CFR 260.20, the Vanadium 
Producers and Reclaimers Association (VPRA) submitted a rulemaking 
petition to the EPA requesting that the Agency amend the hazardous 
waste regulations affecting the treatment and disposal of certain 
petroleum refinery process wastes. Specifically, VPRA requested that 
EPA revise the treatment standards under the Land Disposal Restrictions 
(LDR) Program for the disposal of spent hydrotreating and hydrorefining 
catalysts (waste codes

[[Page 73958]]

K171 and K172, respectively). EPA is publishing a notice in response to 
the rulemaking petition, by proposing to amend the Land Disposal 
Restriction (LDR) requirements for EPA Waste Code K172 by adding 
numeric treatment standards for certain polynuclear aromatic 
hydrocarbons (PAHs). EPA is also responding to other elements of the 
rulemaking petition in this notice. Finally, in response to separate 
comments received from petroleum industry representatives, EPA is 
taking this opportunity to propose changes to its regulations to help 
encourage consistent levels of recycling of spent hydrotreating and 
hydrorefining catalysts, in a manner that protects human health and the 
environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 5070;

Agency Contact: Ross Elliott, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 
20460
Phone: 703 308-8748
Fax: 703 308-7903
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




3309. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE IBM SEMICONDUCTOR 
MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NEW YORK

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 
42 USC 6924(y); 42 USC 6938

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.4(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking provides a site-specific exclusion from the 
regulatory definition of solid waste for certain wastewater treatment 
sludges (otherwise designated as Hazardous Waste No. F006) when they 
are used as ingredients in the production of cement. Without this 
exclusion, the sludges being legitimately recycled as substitutes for 
raw materials would remain subject to hazardous waste regulatory 
requirements, including the need for a storage permit by the cement 
manufacturer, which is a major disincentive to recycling the sludges in 
this manner. This XL project tests the presumption that these sludges 
can be safely recycled without regulatory oversight.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/06/01                    66 FR 30349
Supplemental NPRM               04/14/03                    68 FR 18042
Withdrawn NPRM                  03/00/07
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4565; Project Sponsor has notified 
Agency of desire to withdraw project and therefore the Agency will 
withdraw the proposal.

Agency Contact: Sandra Panetta, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of the Administrator, 1807, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2184
Fax: 202 566-2200
Email: [email protected]

Andrew Baca, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the 
Administrator, 5301W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-6787
Fax: 703 308-0513
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




3310. RCRA INCENTIVES FOR PERFORMANCE TRACK MEMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 
279

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Performance Track program provides recognition and 
incentives for facilities that demonstrate to the Agency that they are 
top environmental performers. Performance Track is a voluntary, 
facility based program that reviews applicants twice a year for 
conformance to four core criteria. These criteria are: A commitment to 
continuous improvement, a well functioning Environmental Management 
system in place for at least 1 year, a solid record of compliance, and 
a commitment to community outreach and annual public reporting. 
Currently there are about 400 members in Performance Track. In this 
action, EPA plans to propose: A streamlined process for permit 
modifications; performance-based standards for tanks; new capabilities 
for standardized permits; alternative generator requirements for small 
quantity generators; and EPA will seek comment of the interaction 
between CAA and RCRA Air requirements, specifically in subparts AA, BB, 
and CC. These incentives will be available only to facilities that are 
members of the Performance Track program. Should a facility choose to 
leave the program, any regulatory benefits they receive will no longer 
be available. Performance Track facilities commit to environmental 
improvements that reach beyond regulatory compliance, and as such 
benefits are quantifiable via each member facilities' annual report, 
and in aggregate through EPA's progress reports on the program.
In the first 3 years, members reduced their environmental footprint by:
* 8.5 trillion BTUs of energy
* 1.3 billion gallons of water used
* 16,200 tons of SOX emissions
* 582,000 tons of solid waste
* 16,400 tons of hazardous materials use
* Preserving or restoring 7,800 acres

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07
Final Action                    03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4828;

Agency Contact: Robert Sachs, Environmental Protection Agency, Office 
of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2884
TDD Phone: 202 566-2884
Fax: 202 566-0966
Email: [email protected]


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Andy Teplitzky, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the 
Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2947
TDD Phone: 202 566-2872
Fax: 202 566-0966
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2090-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3311. REVISIONS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR PROCUREMENT OF 
PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RCRA section 6002 and Executive Order 13101 require EPA to 
prepare guidelines in the Federal Register which designate items that 
are or can be made with recovered materials and to issue 
recommendations for Government procurement of these items. Once 
designated, procuring agencies are required to purchase these items 
with the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable. 
Government procurement of EPA-designated items containing recovered 
materials fosters markets for recovered materials and, thereby, closes 
the recycling loop. To date, EPA has designated 61 items under four 
Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG1, CPG2, CPG3 and CPG4). EPA 
has also issued a Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN) with each 
CPG which provides recommendations on buying the designated items. The 
Executive Order requires EPA to update the CPG every 2 years. EPA has 
proposed one new and one revised item designation in CPG5. In addition 
CPG Nylon Carpet was originally proposed with CPG IV, but, not included 
in the final designation because more information was needed. A Notice 
of Data Availability was issued asking for that information. EPA is now 
considering finalizing the CPG for Nylon Carpet separately from CPG IV 
and V.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-CPG1                       04/20/94                    59 FR 18892
Final CPG1                      05/01/95                    60 FR 21370
NPRM CPG2                       11/07/96                    61 FR 57748
Final CPG2                      11/13/97                    62 FR 60962
NPRM-CPG3                       08/26/98                    63 FR 45558
Final-CPG3-RMAN3                01/19/00                     65 FR 3069
NPRM CPG4                       08/28/01                    66 FR 45256
NODA on Nylon Carpet            07/16/03                    68 FR 42040
NPRM-CPG5                       12/10/03                    68 FR 68813
Final-CPG4-RMAN4                04/30/04                    69 FR 24028
Final CPG 5                     04/00/07
Final CPG for Nylon Carpet       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 3545; EPA publication information: 
Marlene Reddoor is the contact for the nylon carpet rule; EPA Docket 
information: For CPG V rule: EPA-HQ-RCRA-2003-0005

Sectors Affected: 92119 All Other General Government; 92111 Executive 
Offices

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/cpg

Agency Contact: Susan Nogas, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0199
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: [email protected]

Marlene Reddoor, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7276
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________




3312. REGULATION OF OIL-BEARING HAZARDOUS SECONDARY MATERIALS FROM THE 
PETROLEUM REFINING INDUSTRY PROCESSED IN A GASIFICATION SYSTEM TO 
PRODUCE SYNTHESIS GAS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 
42 USC 6923; 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42 USC 6926; 42 USC 6927; 42 USC 
6930; 42 USC 6934; 42 USC 6935; 42 USC 6937; 42 USC 6938; 42 USC 6939; 
42 USC 6974

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering 
finalizing revisions to the RCRA hazardous regulations to exclude oil-
bearing secondary materials, generated by the petroleum refining 
industry, from the definition of solid waste if the materials are 
destined to be processed in a gasification device manufacturing 
synthesis gas fuel. We are considering this exclusion in order to 
clarify and simplify RCRA jurisdiction, and to be consistent with other 
comparable existing exclusions in the petroleum refining industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/02                    67 FR 13684
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4411; This is an extension of a 
previous notice that contained the following RIN 2050-AD88.

Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries

Agency Contact: Elaine Eby, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302P, Washington, DC 20460

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Phone: 703 308-8449
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: [email protected]

Larry Gonzalez, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5302P, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8805
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




3313. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST REVISIONS-STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR 
ELECTRONIC MANIFESTS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 128 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




3314. CRITERIA FOR SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTIVE USE OF GRANULAR 
MINE TAILINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 278

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006, The 2005 
Transportation Equity Act requires the Agency to establish criteria 
within 180 days of enactment.

Abstract: The 2005 Transportation Equity Act requires EPA to establish 
criteria for the safe and environmentally protective use of granular 
mine tailings (chat) from the Tar Creek, Oklahoma Mining District in 
cement and concrete products and in transportation construction 
projects.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/06                    71 FR 16729
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 5019; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
RCRA-2006-0097

Agency Contact: Stephen Hoffman, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5307W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8413
Fax: 703 605-0595
Email: [email protected]

Richard Kinch, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5307W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8214
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3315. STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION WASTES--NON--POWER 
PRODUCERS AND MINEFILLING

Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907(a)(3); 42 USC 6944

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is for the development of non-hazardous waste 
regulations under subtitle D of the RCRA statute. The regulations will 
apply to landfill and surface impoundment facilities that manage coal 
combustion wastes generated by non-utility combustors. Non-utility 
combustors are commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities 
that burn coal in boilers to generate steam. The regulations will also 
apply to mine facilities where any coal combustion wastes are managed, 
(i.e., backfilled into mined areas). This action results from EPA's 
regulatory determination for fossil fuel combustion wastes (see 65 FR 
32214, May 22, 2000), in which the Agency concluded that coal 
combustion wastes could pose significant risks to human health and the 
environment if they are not properly managed. As described in the 
regulatory determination, there is sufficient evidence that adequate 
controls may not be in place. The intended benefits of this action will 
be to prevent contamination or damage to ground waters and surface 
waters, thereby avoiding risk to human health and the environment, 
including ecological risks. The Agency has completed information 
collection efforts and is analyzing this information. The Agency will 
also analyze the human health and eco risks, costs, and economic impact 
of this action as it develops the proposed regulations.
The Agency has considered alternatives to this action, including 
regulating these wastes as hazardous wastes under subtitle C of RCRA, 
but has rejected this approach as discussed in the regulatory 
determination (see 65 FR 32214, May 22, 2000). EPA has also considered 
issuing guidance to industry and State and local governments to focus 
on the waste management issues but concluded that there will probably 
continue to be some gaps in practices and controls and is concerned at 
the possibility that these will go unaddressed. The Agency is 
considering alternatives to regulation of mine placement under RCRA per 
this action, including consulting with the U.S. Department of the 
Interior on appropriate measures under the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act (SMCRA) or some combination of both SMCRA and RCRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4469; This rule may also impact 
Federal, State, local or tribal governments that own/operate coal-
burning facilities (excluding facilities that primarily generate 
electric power for sale) or coal

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mines that accept coal combustion wastes.

Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 2121 Coal Mining; 22112 
Electric Power Transmission, Control and Distribution; 311 Food 
Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 62 
Health Care and Social Assistance; 322 Paper Manufacturing; 331 Primary 
Metal Manufacturing; 313 Textile Mills; 336 Transportation Equipment 
Manufacturing

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/other/fossil/index.htm

Agency Contact: Bonnie Robinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8429
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




3316. RCRA SMARTER WASTE REPORTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921 to 6927; 42 
USC 6930; 42 USC 6934; 42 USC 6935; 42 USC 6937 to 6939; 42 USC 6944; 
42 USC 6949(a); 42 USC 6974; PL 104-13

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260.31; 40 CFR 261.4; 40 CFR 261.38; 40 CFR 
264.16; 40 CFR 264.52; 40 CFR 264.56; 40 CFR 264.73; 40 CFR 264.98 et 
seq; 40 CFR 265.16; 40 CFR 265.52; 40 CFR 265.56; 40 CFR 265.73; 40 CFR 
265.98 et seq; 40 CFR 266.103; 40 CFR 268.7; 40 CFR 268.9; 40 CFR 
270.16; 40 CFR 270.17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of its response to the Paperwork Reduction Act, EPA 
formed the RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative. The Agency is reviewing 
additional Burden Reduction opportunities, some of which were proposed 
but not included in the Burden Reduction Initiative final rule. 
Additionally, EPA will look for opportunities for burden reduction 
within the Biennial Report. Moving from a paper system to an electronic 
system focused on information gathered and generated by Treatment, 
Storage, and Disposal Facilities may provide for significant Burden 
Reduction savings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4735;

Agency Contact: Peggy Vyas, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-5477
Fax: 703 308-8433
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




3317. E-CYCLING PILOT PROJECT FOR REGION 3 STATES (ECOS); STREAMLINING 
RCRA REGULATIONS TO ENCOURAGE REUSE, RECYCLING, AND RECOVERY OF 
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 
42 USC 6924(y); 42 USC 6938

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.4(a)(24); 40 CFR 261.40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project is the result of an Environmental Council of 
States (ECOS) partnership agreement that EPA Region 3 entered into with 
the six State environmental agencies. As part of the partnership 
agreement, the Region agreed to prepare a regional rule and to expedite 
its promulgation by using the direct final rulemaking process. The 
direct final was withdrawn because there were adverse comments on the 
rule. Originally, this regional rule was to be used as a model for 
electronic recycling nationwide. By using this innovative approach to 
have a regional e-Cycling Pilot Project, EPA Region 3 and the Mid-
Atlantic States (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV) will be able to provide 
additional information. However, the usefulness of this rule as a pilot 
project will likely be overtaken upon promulgation of EPA's national 
proposed cathode ray tube (CRTs) exclusion from the definition of solid 
waste (e.g., CRTs are the video display components of televisions and 
computer monitors). The national rule is currently being reviewed 
within the Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/26/02                    67 FR 78761
Direct Final                    12/26/02                    67 FR 78718
Direct Final Withdrawn          02/24/03                     68 FR 8553
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4701

Agency Contact: Marie Holman, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional 
Office Philadelphia, 3EI00, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215 814-5463
Email: [email protected]

Sandra Panetta, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office 
Philadelphia, 1807T, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 202 566-2184
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2003-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________




3318. REVISIONS FOR TRANSBOUNDARY SHIPMENTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR 
RECOVERY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND 
DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262 subpart H (Revision); 40 CFR 262.58; 40 CFR 
264.12(a)(2); 40 CFR 265.12(a)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is considering changing the existing regulation 40 
CFR 262 subpart H, which regulates transboundary movement of hazardous 
waste within all countries that are members of the Organization for 
Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This is in response to the 
fact that there is now approximately $30 billion to 40 billion in 
annual trade among developed countries in waste recyclables, with the 
United States having a positive trade balance. Because each of the 
developed countries (the OECD countries) had a different system for 
controlling the exports and imports of waste, including recyclables, 
the international recycling

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market was not as efficient as it could be. A more streamlined, uniform 
system for exports and imports will also increase recycling and lessen 
disposal. The United States was actively involved in the negotiation of 
a legally binding OECD multilateral agreement to create a more 
streamlined system. OECD Member countries are then obligated to 
transfer the terms of the multilateral agreement to their domestic 
regulations in order for the multilateral agreement to have legal 
authority. This regulation would be amended to comply with changes 
passed by the OECD Council. Existing waste lists may be restructured to 
comply with the new OECD waste lists. As such, previously existing 
waste lists may be renamed according to adopted OECD terminology. 
Shipments of small waste amounts destined for laboratory analysis may 
be exempted from filing certain paperwork requirements that are 
otherwise required. A certificate of recovery may be required upon 
final recovery of wastes and timeframes for recovery operations may be 
changed to reflect the decisions made by the OECD Council. This needs 
to have a Federal solution because international exports and imports 
are overseen at the Federal level due to the foreign powers authority 
clause. Many alternatives were considered by Government and industry 
during the intensive negotiations on the legally binding multilateral 
agreement, with the United States having a great deal of influence over 
which alternatives were in the final agreement. The Agency plans to 
codify the streamlining provisions of the OECD multilateral agreement, 
regulating exporters and importers of waste recyclables. Exporters and 
importers of waste recyclables will need to implement the international 
uniform procedures of the OECD multilateral agreement, however these 
costs will be less than would be needed to deal with different national 
export and import systems. In addition, some common existing export and 
import procedures were streamlined so that the new procedures are even 
more efficient than was common in the past. The benefits are greater 
administrative efficiency for U.S. exporters and importers in the 
international recycling market, and a lower level of waste disposal in 
the United States since there is more efficient access to other 
recycling markets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4606; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-
RCRA-2005-0018

Agency Contact: Marc Thomas, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0023
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

Frank McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8196
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________




3319. RCRA SUBTITLE C FINANCIAL TEST CRITERIA (REVISION)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42 USC 6926

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 280; 40 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA's regulations require companies to provide financial 
assurance for environmental obligations, and allow companies that meet 
certain requirements to self insure their environmental obligations for 
closure, post-closure care, and third party liability. EPA proposed a 
revised financial test because the revised test would be better at 
predicting which firms will enter bankruptcy and not be able to cover 
their financial assurance obligations at hazardous waste treatment, 
storage, and disposal facilities. If such a firm were to enter 
bankruptcy, the Government could incur the clean up liability. EPA's 
regulations set the minimum national standards for State hazardous 
waste programs, and so a change in Federal requirements would be 
necessary to ensure consistent improvements in the test. Without 
rulemaking, States would have the option of not adopting these changes, 
and so the improvement in the test would not be implemented in States 
that cannot have regulations that are more stringent than Federal 
standards. The proposal considered several alternative financial tests, 
and the analysis supporting the original proposal found that the 
savings from the proposed alternative would be $19 million in public 
and private costs. If EPA promulgates a revised financial test, it may 
affect companies that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste. EPA 
has suspended work on this rulemaking because it has asked the 
Environmental Financial Advisory Board (a Federal advisory commitee) to 
evaluate the financial test proposed in 1991 as one means of complying 
with the requirements for financial assurance for closure and post-
closure under RCRA subtitle C. Specifically, EPA has asked the Board, 
``Should EPA adopt the financial test proposed in 1991 for hazardous 
waste, or have advancements in financial analysis provided better 
potential tests in the meantime?'' In January of 2006, the Board 
communicated their initial findings on the financial test and corporate 
guarantee as methods to meet financial assurance requirements under 
RCRA programs. The Agency is currently evaluating these findings, and 
other information, to determine how to proceed with the 1991 proposed 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Original                   07/01/91                    56 FR 30201
NPRM                            10/12/94                    59 FR 51523
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 2647;

Sectors Affected: 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical 
Manufacturing; 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 
33299 All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333999 All 
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing; 325998 All Other 
Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing; 336399 All Other Motor 
Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 331311 Alumina Refining; 4411 Automobile 
Dealers; 323110 Commercial Lithographic Printing; 334 Computer

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and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 22111 Electric Power Generation; 
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring; 
325193 Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power 
Generation; 45431 Fuel Dealers; 4471 Gasoline Stations; 811111 General 
Automotive Repair; 32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing; 325131 Inorganic 
Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; 33271 Machine Shops; 56292 Materials 
Recovery Facilities; 333319 Other Commercial and Service Industry 
Machinery Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32511 
Petrochemical Manufacturing; 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and 
Terminals; 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325211 Plastics Material and 
Resin Manufacturing; 323114 Quick Printing; 22132 Sewage Treatment 
Facilities; 48422 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, 
Local; 311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing; 336 Transportation 
Equipment Manufacturing; 56211 Waste Collection; 56221 Waste Treatment 
and Disposal

Agency Contact: Dale Ruhter, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5303W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8192
Fax: 703 308-8609
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




3320. REVISIONS OF THE LEAD-ACID BATTERY EXPORT NOTIFICATION AND CONSENT 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR subpart G 266.80 (a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, generators, transporters and facilities that 
reclaim but do not store spent lead-acid batteries are exempt from 
hazardous waste management requirements, as specified in 40 CFR part 
266 subpart G. Spent lead-acid batteries destined for export/
reclamation are not, therefore, subject to RCRA manifesting or export 
notification and consent requirements specified in 40 CFR part 262. 
Allowing the export of spent lead-acid batteries without prior notice 
and consent of the receiving country is not consistent with widely-
accepted international practices. Similarly, the exemption contrasts 
with more recent Universal Waste requirements in 40 CFR part 262, which 
require export notice and consent for comparable waste streams. The 
purpose of this regulation is to modify the spent lead-acid battery 
exemption to require appropriate notice and consent for those batteries 
intended for export.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4778

Agency Contact: Kiana Sarraf, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 22202
Phone: 703 308-8489
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

Frank McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8196
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________




3321. RULEMAKING TO STREAMLINE LABORATORY WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC 
AND RESEARCH LABORATORIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The College and University Laboratory rulemaking is focusing 
on the ways to make the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act a better 
fit for the laboratory setting and to improve reuse, recycling, and the 
overall management of chemicals in the laboratory settings. EPA 
recognizes the unique aspects of academic laboratories compared with 
large manufacturing processes. For example, academic laboratories 
generate small amounts of many different wastes while large 
manufacturing processes tend to generate large amounts of a few wastes. 
Our goal is to improve the program to better protect human health and 
the environment, through standards that are harmonious with the way 
academic laboratories operate. Our aim is to improve compliance, not by 
relaxing the standards, but by improving the fit through regulatory 
changes to 40 CFR 262.34.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/23/06                    71 FR 29712
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4920; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2006/May/Day-23/f4654.htm; No 
legal deadline; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-RCRA-2003-0012

Sectors Affected: 6113 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools; 
6112 Junior Colleges

Agency Contact: Patricia Mercer, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8408
Fax: 703 308-0522
Email: [email protected]

Anna Tschursin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8805
Fax: 703 308-0522
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG18

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_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3322. REVISIONS TO SOLID WASTE LANDFILL CRITERIA--LEACHATE RECIRCULATION 
ON ALTERNATIVE LINERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Craig Dufficy
Phone: 703 308-9037
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: [email protected]

Richard Kinch
Phone: 703 308-8214
Fax: 703 308-8686
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




3323. RECYCLING OF CATHODE RAY TUBES (CRTS): CHANGES TO HAZARDOUS WASTE 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/02                    67 FR 40508
Final Action                    07/28/06                    71 FR 42928

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Marilyn Goode
Phone: 703 308-8800
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




3324. INCREASE METALS RECLAMATION FROM F006 WASTE STREAMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim OLeary
Phone: 703 308-8827
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

Charlotte Mooney
Phone: 703 308-7025
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




3325. REVISIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE FINAL RULE

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/03                    68 FR 61558
Withdrawn, Merged with RIN 2050-
AG31                            08/29/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Marilyn Goode
Phone: 703 308-8800
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

Tracy Atagi
Phone: 703 308-8672
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




3326. [bull] EXTENSION OF SITE-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR NE LABS XL 
PROJECT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912, 6922, and 6926

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262.10;40 CFR 262.10(j) (Revision);40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This direct final rulemaking will once again extend the 
Federal rule previously promulgated to facilitate a different program 
of waste management in three New England universities (New England 
Universities Laboratories XL Project) from current end date of 
September 30, 2006, to April 15, 2009. The original rule, promulgated 
September 28, 1999, and in effect for four years, was previously 
extended for three years, from September 30, 2003, to September 30, 
2006. This action which enables these projects to continue will be 
approved and signed by the Regional Administrator of EPA Region 1, by 
virtue of special one-time delegations of rulemaking authority from the 
EPA Administrator.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/06                    71 FR 35593
Direct Final Action             06/21/06                    71 FR 35547

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4815.1; EPA publication information: 
NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2006/June/Day-21/
f9753.htm; Split from RIN 2001-AA00.

Agency Contact: Jeff Fowley, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional 
Office Boston, R1, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617 918-1094
Fax: 617 918-0094
Email: [email protected]

Gail Cooper, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Boston, 
5304W, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 308-8419
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2001-AA01

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Oil Pollution Act (OPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3327. REVISIONS TO THE SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURE 
(SPCC) RULE, 40 CFR PART 112

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 111 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Oil Pollution Act (OPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3328. OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION; SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND 
COUNTERMEASURE (SPCC) REQUIREMENTS--AMENDMENTS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 129 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2050-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act



_______________________________________________________________________




3329. NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST FOR UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES: 
PROPOSED AND FINAL RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300.425

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise the sites included on the National 
Priorities List (NPL) of uncontrolled waste sites in the National 
Contingency Plan (NCP). CERCLA requires that the Agency revise the NPL 
at least annually. Periodic revisions will allow EPA to include sites 
on the NPL with known or threatened hazardous substance releases and to 
delete sites that have been cleaned up.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final 20                        03/06/98                    63 FR 11332
NPRM 24                         03/06/98                    63 FR 11340
Final 21                        07/28/98                    63 FR 40182
NPRM 25                         07/28/98                    63 FR 40247
Final Tex-Tin                   09/18/98                    63 FR 49855
Final 22                        09/29/98                    63 FR 51848
NPRM 26                         09/29/98                    63 FR 51882
Final 23                        01/19/99                     64 FR 2942
NPRM 27                         01/19/99                     64 FR 2950
NPRM Midnight Mine              02/16/99                     64 FR 7564
NPRM 28                         04/23/99                    64 FR 19968
Final 24                        05/10/99                    64 FR 24949
NPRM Almeda                     05/10/99                    64 FR 24990
Final 25                        07/22/99                    64 FR 39878
NPRM 29                         07/22/99                    64 FR 39886
Final Pools Prairie             09/17/99                    64 FR 50459
NPRM 30                         10/22/99                    64 FR 56992
Final Action                    10/22/99                    64 FR 56966
Final 26                        02/04/00                     65 FR 5435
NPRM 31                         02/04/00                     65 FR 5468
Final 28                        05/11/00                    65 FR 30482
NPRM 32                         05/11/00                    65 FR 30489
Final 29                        07/27/00                    65 FR 46096
NPRM 33                         07/27/00                    65 FR 46131
NPRM Alabama/Malone             08/24/00                    65 FR 51567
Final 30                        12/01/00                    65 FR 75179
NPRM 34                         12/01/00                    65 FR 75215
NPRM 35                         01/11/01                     66 FR 2380
Final 31                        06/14/01                    66 FR 32235
NPRM 36                         06/14/01                    66 FR 32287
Final 32                        09/13/01                    66 FR 47583
NPRM 37                         09/13/01                    66 FR 47612
NPRM Libby/Omaha                02/26/02                     67 FR 8836
Final adds 19 sites             09/05/02                    67 FR 56757
NPRM 38                         09/05/02                    67 FR 56794
Final Action-                   10/24/02                    67 FR 65315
Final Action--                  04/30/03                    68 FR 23077
NPRM 1                          04/30/03                    68 FR 23094
Final 35 (adds 12 sites)        09/29/03                    68 FR 55875
NPRM 40                         03/08/04                    69 FR 10646
Final 36                        07/23/04                    69 FR 43755
NPRM-Vieques                    08/13/04                    69 FR 50115
Final 37                        09/23/04                    69 FR 56949
NPRM 41                         09/23/04                    69 FR 56970
Final - Vieques                 02/11/05                     70 FR 7184
Final 38                        04/27/05                    70 FR 21644
NPRM 42                         04/27/05                    70 FR 21718
Final 39                        09/14/05                    70 FR 54286
NPRM 43                         09/14/05                    70 FR 54327
Final 40                        04/19/06                    71 FR 20016
NPRM-44                         04/19/06                    71 FR 20052
Final 41                        12/00/06
NPRM 45                         12/00/06
Final 42                        03/00/07
NPRM 46                         03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 3439; EPA Docket information: 
www.regulations.gov EPA-HQ-SFUND-2006-XXXX

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/superfund

Agency Contact: Terry Jeng, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8852
Fax: 703 603-9104
Email: [email protected]

Victoria Roden, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and

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Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8833
Fax: 703 603-9104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act



_______________________________________________________________________




3330. REVISE 40 CFR PART 35 SUBPART O: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND 
SUPERFUND STATE CONTRACTS FOR SUPERFUND RESPONSE ACTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9604(a)-(j)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35 subpart O

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 40 CFR part 35 subpart O prescribes requirements for 
administering cooperative agreements (CAs) awarded to States, Indian 
tribes, and political subdivisions to conduct remedial actions, non-
time-critical removal actions, pre-remedial activities, and other 
response activities authorized by the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) section 104(a)-(j). 
In addition, subpart O prescribes requirements for the Superfund State 
Contract that is necessary whenever EPA or a political subdivision is 
the lead agency for a CERCLA remedial action. Subpart O was promulgated 
on June 5,1990, and became effective on July 5, 1990. Since then, the 
Superfund program has demonstrated several process improvements that 
are not authorized under the current regulation. For example, the 16 
Block Funding Reform pilots established during 1997 to 2000 generated 
at least 60 approved requests for deviations from subpart O and 40 CFR 
31. The planned revisions to subpart O are expected to make it possible 
to use the process innovations tested in the pilot projects without 
having to obtain deviations. The planned revisions are also expected to 
update cross-references to other regulations that have changed, and 
eliminate references to obsolete forms and regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4177;

Agency Contact: Angelo Carasea, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8828
Fax: 703 603-9104
Email: [email protected]

Victoria Roden, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8833
Fax: 703 603-9104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act



_______________________________________________________________________




3331. CORRECTION OF ERRORS AND ADJUSTMENT OF CERCLA REPORTABLE 
QUANTITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602 and 9603

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is considering a proposal for corrections and 
other changes to 40 CFR 302.4, the Designation of Hazardous Substances. 
The proposal may include the correction of entries for individual 
substances, entries for F-and K- waste streams and entries in appendix 
A of 40 CFR 302.4. Other aspects of the proposal may include additional 
substances as entries in table 302.4, appendix A to section 302.4, and 
the table in section 302.6(b)(iii); removal of other entries from these 
lists; and amendments to certain footnotes that explain entries in 
table 302.4.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4737;

Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1965
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________




3332. NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN REVISIONS TO ALIGN WITH THE NATIONAL 
RESPONSE PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulation is to revise the National 
Contingency Plan (NCP) to align it with the National Response Plan 
(NRP), as required by the Department of Homeland Security. The purpose 
of the NCP is to provide the organizational structure and procedures 
for preparing for and responding to discharges of oil and releases of 
hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants (see 40 CFR 300.1). 
The purpose of the NRP is to provide a common organizational structure 
and procedures for Federal departments and agencies to provide 
emergency and disaster assistance to

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State, tribal, and local governments for incidents of national 
significance. The NRP was developed by the Department of Homeland 
Security, in close consultation with Federal (including EPA), State, 
tribal, local governments, first responder organizations, private 
sector preparedness and relief groups. Alignment of the NCP with the 
NRP will facilitate smooth integration of emergency response activities 
under the NCP with the NRP when both plans are activated. The NRP does 
not alter the existing authorities of Federal departments and agencies, 
but rather, establishes the coordinating structures, processes, and 
protocols required to integrate the authorities of various agencies 
into an all-hazard approach to incident management. EPA is making 
another minor revision to the NCP. The descriptions of Federal agency 
capabilities are being updated, and modifications are being made, where 
appropriate to reflect the new Department of Homeland Security 
organization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4971;

Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1965
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

Jean Schumann, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1977
Fax: 202 564-2620
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act



_______________________________________________________________________




3333. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CARBAMATES AND CARBAMATE-
RELATED HAZARDOUS WASTE STREAMS; REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENT FOR 
INORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING PROCESS WASTE (K178)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302; 40 CFR 355

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/03                    68 FR 67916
Final Action                    08/16/06                    71 FR 47106

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley
Phone: 202 564-1965
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE12
_______________________________________________________________________




3334. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN AIR RELEASES OF NOX

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302.6; 40 CFR 355.40

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/04/06                    71 FR 58525

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley
Phone: 202 564-1965
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Clean Water Act (CWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3335. UNIFORM NATIONAL DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR VESSELS OF THE ARMED 
FORCES-PHASE II

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1322; 33 USC 1361

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1700

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 10, 2001.

Abstract: This action is Phase II of implementing regulations on 
Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces. 
In 1996 the Clean Water Act was amended to create section 312(n), 
Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces. 
Section 312(n) directs EPA and DOD to work together to provide Armed 
Forces vessels with a nationally uniform set of discharge standards, 
which pre-empt State discharge standards for these vessels. The purpose 
of the statute is to allow DOD to plan, design, and build 
environmentally sound vessels, to encourage innovative pollution 
control technology, and to improve operational flexibility. EPA and DOD 
jointly promulgated Phase I of these regulations, 40 CFR part 1700, on 
May 10, 1999 (64 FR 25126). The Phase I rulemaking concluded that 25 
discharges from Armed Forces vessels would require control devices. 
Some of these discharges have the potential to introduce oil or other 
organics into receiving waters (such as bilge water); some have the 
potential to introduce copper or other metals (such as hull coating 
leachate); and some have the potential to introduce nonindigenous 
invasive aquatic species (such as ballast water). Phase II will 
establish performance standards for control devices for these 25 
discharges. The

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Phase II performance standards will be promulgated in five ``batches.'' 
Each batch will address several performance standards. Once DOD 
implements rules for achieving the standards set in Phase II, covered 
discharges from Armed Forces vessels will be required to meet these 
standards, and will not be subject to discharge standards established 
by States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07
Final Action                    08/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Additional Information: SAN No. 4357;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/rules/unds

Agency Contact: Brian Rappoli, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4504T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1548
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: [email protected]

Jonathan Amson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4504T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1276
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




3336. NPDES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL SANITARY AND COMBINED 
SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS, MUNICIPAL SATELLITE COLLECTION SYSTEMS, 
SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS, AND PEAK EXCESS FLOW TREATMENT FACILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311, CWA 301; 33 USC 1314, CWA 304; 33 USC 
1318, CWA 308; 33 USC 1342, CWA 402; 33 USC 1361, CWA 501(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.38; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR 122.42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is considering whether to develop a notice of rulemaking 
outlining a broad-based regulatory framework for sanitary sewer 
collection systems under the NPDES program. The Agency is considering 
proposing standard permit conditions for inclusion in permits for 
publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and municipal sanitary sewer 
collection systems. The standard requirements would address reporting, 
public notification, and recordkeeping requirements for sanitary sewer 
overflows (SSOs), capacity assurance, management, operation and 
maintenance requirements for municipal sanitary sewer collection 
systems; and a prohibition on SSOs. The Agency is also considering 
proposing a regulatory framework for applying NPDES permit conditions, 
including applicable standard permit conditions, to municipal satellite 
collection systems. Municipal satellite collection systems are sanitary 
sewers owned or operated by a municipality that conveys wastewater to a 
POTW operated by a different municipality.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3999; EPA publication information: 
Final Action-projected date; Note: This rule was formerly known as 
``Revisions to NPDES Requirements for Compliance Reporting and 
Collection System Discharges.''

Sectors Affected: 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/npdes

Agency Contact: Kevin Weiss, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0742
Fax: 202 564-6392
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Malloy, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-6392
Fax: 202 564-6392
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________




3337. [bull] AVAILABILITY OF AND PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL CREDITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251, CWA 101; 33 USC 1288, CWA 208; 33 USC 
1311, CWA 301; 33 USC 1314, CWA 304; 33 USC 1317, CWA 307; 33 USC 1318, 
CWA 308; 33 USC 1319, CWA 309; 33 USC 1342, CWA 402; 33 USC 1345, CWA 
405; 33 USC 1361, CWA 501

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is an update to the removal credits regulation 
found at 40 CFR 403.7. Specifically, EPA will propose to amend the list 
of pollutants eligible for removal credits in 40 CFR 403.7, Appendix G, 
Table II, to add 16 pollutants that EPA has determined would not need 
to be regulated under the sewage sludge regulations. These 16 
pollutants have gone through the same assessment as the pollutants 
currently identified as eligible for removal credits in Table II; the 
assessment included public notice and comment in conjunction with a 
related Office of Water action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/14/05                    70 FR 60199
NPRM                            01/00/07
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 3663.1; EPA publication information: 
ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2005/October/Day-14/
w20000.htm; Split from RIN 2040-AC58.

Agency Contact: Jennifer Chan, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0995
Fax: 202 564-6431
Email: [email protected]


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Jan Pickrel, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M, Washington, 
DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7904
Fax: 202 564-6431
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Clean Water Act (CWA)



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3338. TEST PROCEDURES: NEW AND UPDATED TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS 
OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1361(a); 42 USC 300f; 42 USC 300g-
1; 42 USC 300j-4; 42 USC 300j-9(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action would amend the ``Guidelines 
Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants'' under 40 
CFR part 136 and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations under 
40 CFR part 141 to approve new and updated EPA methods for wastewater, 
ambient water quality, and drinking water, including new and updated 
versions of methods from voluntary consensus standards bodies and other 
organizations. These methods are used to comply with monitoring 
requirements in the wastewater, ambient water quality and/or drinking 
water programs, as authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe 
Drinking Water Act. The proposal included new methods for metals, such 
as Method 200.8 (which utilizes ICP/MS), new methods for chemical 
pollutants (e.g., Method 245.7), updated methods for chemical 
pollutants (e.g., Methods 300.1 and 200.7), including methods from 
voluntary consensus standards bodies, and from other external 
organizations submitted under EPA's alternate test procedure program. 
The new and updated methods include methods from organizations such as 
the American Society for Testing and Materials, International Standard 
Methods, and the Association of Official Analytical Chemists-
International.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/04                    69 FR 18166
NODA                            02/16/05                     70 FR 7909
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4540; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- www.epa.gov/fedrgst/EPA-WATER/2004/April/Day-06/w6427.html; This 
action incorporates the following analytical methods that had 
previously been tracked independently: 1. RIN 2040-AC95, SAN 3155 - 
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Metals, Anions, and 
Volatile Organics Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One 2. RIN 2040-
AD12, SAN 4089 - Test Procedures for the Analysis of Miscellaneous 
Metals, Anions, and Volatile Organics Under the Clean Water Act, Phase 
Two, and 3. RIN 2040-AD52, SAN 4377 - Test Procedures for the Analysis 
of Mercury Under the Clean Water Act (Method 245.7); EPA Docket 
information: OW-2003-0070

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/methods/

Agency Contact: Meghan Hessenauer, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, 4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1040
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

Marion Kelly, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1045
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________




3339. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT 
REQUIREMENTS FOR PEAK WET WEATHER DISCHARGES FROM PUBLICLY OWNED 
TREATMENT WORK TREATMENT PLANTS SERVING SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION 
SYSTEMS POLICY

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 130 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2040-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




3340. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF E. COLI, ENTEROCOCCI, FECAL 
COLIFORMS, AND SALMONELLA UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1314(h); 33 USC 1345; 33 
USC 1361(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR sec 136.3

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 several microbiological methods for monitoring 
wastewater and biosolids for use by testing laboratories. The rule will 
include several analytical methods for monitoring E. coli and 
Enterococci in wastewater and several analytical methods for monitoring 
fecal coliforms and salmonella in biosolids. Test procedures in part 
136 must be used in implementing the NPDES program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/16/05                    70 FR 48256
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4950; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-

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WATER/2005/August/Day-16/w16195.htm; EPA Docket information: OW-2004-
0014

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/methods

Agency Contact: Robin Oshiro, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1075
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE68
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3341. 2006 EFFLUENT GUIDELINES PROGRAM PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CWA 301; CWA 304; CWA 306; CWA 307

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 5, 2006, Final Plan.

Abstract: EPA publishes a final Effluent Guidelines Plan every other 
year after taking comment on a preliminary plan, as required by Section 
304(m) of the Clean Water Act. This Federal Register notice presents 
EPA's Effluent Guidelines Program Plan for 2006. This notice also 
discusses EPA's annual review of effluent limitations guidelines and 
standards undertaken pursuant to sections 304(b), 304(g), and 307(b). 
EPA's 2006 Plan will identify guidelines that may be revised or new 
guidelines that may be developed, and will provide a schedule for such 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/05                    70 FR 51042
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/05
Final Plan                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4965; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2005/August/Day-29/w17032.htm; EPA 
Docket information: OW-2004-0032

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/guide/plan.html

Agency Contact: Carey Johnston, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1014
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

Janet Goodwin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________




3342. RULEMAKING ON DIRECT APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES TO WATERS OF THE 
UNITED STATES IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIFRA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is working to take final action on its February 1, 2005, 
proposed rulemaking and interpretive statement entitled ``Application 
of Pesticides to Waters of the United States in Compliance with 
FIFRA.'' The proposed rulemaking would revise the NPDES permit program 
regulations to clarify that, when pesticides are applied to waters of 
the United States in compliance with FIFRA, an NPDES permit is not 
required in two circumstances: (1) The application of pesticides 
directly to waters of the United States in order to control pests. 
Examples of such applications include applications to control mosquito 
larvae, aquatic weeds or other pests that are present in the waters of 
the United States. (2) The application of pesticides to control pests 
that are present over waters of the United States, including near such 
waters, that results in a portion of the pesticides being deposited to 
waters of the United States; for example, when insecticides are 
aerially applied to a forest canopy where waters of the United States 
may be present below the canopy or when pesticides are applied over, 
including near, water for control of adult mosquitos or other pests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/01/05                     70 FR 5093
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4995; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2005/February/Day-01/w1868.htm;

Agency Contact: Virginia Garelick, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, 4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-2316
Fax: 202 564-6384
Email: [email protected]

Allison Wiedeman, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0901
Fax: 202 564-6384
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




3343. CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION RULE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 131 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2040-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




3344. WATER TRANSFERS RULE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 132 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2040-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________




3345. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR MERCURY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 133 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2040-AE87

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Clean Water Act (CWA)



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3346. REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION 
CONTINGENCY PLAN; SUBPART J PRODUCT SCHEDULE LISTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(d)(2); CWA 311(d)(2)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will propose revisions to subpart J of the 
National Contingency Plan (NCP). The Clean Water Act requires EPA to 
prepare a schedule of dispersants, other chemicals, and other spill 
mitigating devices and substances, if any, that may be used in carrying 
out the NCP. Under subpart J, respondents wishing to add a product to 
the Product Schedule must submit technical product data to EPA. This 
rulemaking will propose revisions to subpart J to clarify and change 
protocols for effectiveness and toxicity testing. It will clarify EPA 
authority to remove products from the Product Schedule. These changes 
will help ensure protection of the environment when these products are 
used to clean up and mitigate oil spills (1) into or upon navigable 
waters, adjoining shorelines, the waters of the contiguous zone, or (2) 
which may affect natural resources belonging to or under the exclusive 
management authority of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4526;

Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing; 325 Chemical 
Manufacturing; 3259 Other Chemical Product Manufacturing; 54 
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/oilspill

Agency Contact: William Nichols, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid 
Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1970
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

Leigh DeHaven, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and 
Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-1974
Fax: 202 564-2625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2050-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




3347. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER, AND 
PAPERBOARD POINT SOURCE CATEGORY, DISSOLVING KRAFT AND DISSOLVING 
SULFITE SUBCATEGORIES (PHASE III)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311; 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1316; 33 USC 1317; 33 
USC 1318; 33 USC 1342; 33 USC 1361

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430.10 to 430.18; 40 CFR 430.40 to 430.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 17, 1993, EPA proposed revised effluent 
limitations, guidelines and standards, and best management practices 
regulations for the Dissolving Kraft and Dissolving Sulfite 
Subcategories of the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source Category 
(40 CFR part 430). EPA refers to this rulemaking as Pulp and Paper 
Phase III. EPA is considering the public comments on the proposed rule 
and the new data acquired since proposal. EPA will consider as part of 
its effluent guidelines review process under CWA section 304 (b) 
whether to proceed with the rulemaking or whether assistance to States 
will more appropriately address any concerns with discharges from these 
facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/93                    58 FR 66078
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4370; EPA publication information: 
Final Action-projected date;

Sectors Affected: 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/pulppaper/reg.html

Agency Contact: Donald Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, 4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1021
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

Ahmar Siddiqui, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1044
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________




3348. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF TRACE METALS UNDER THE CLEAN 
WATER ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal would 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 Clean Water Act. 
Water quality-based permits are necessary when technology-based 
controls do not ensure that a particular water body would meet the 
State's water quality standard. Because the methods currently approved 
under 40 CFR part 136 were designed to support primarily technology-
based permitting needs, and because these technology-based levels are 
as much as 280 times higher than water quality-based criteria for 
metals, EPA is pursuing approval of new test procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3702;

Agency Contact: Robin Oshiro, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1075
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2237
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________




3349. TEST PROCEDURES: INCREASED METHOD FLEXIBILITY FOR TEST PROCEDURES 
APPROVED FOR CLEAN WATER ACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is considering preparation of a document that would 
highlight the flexibility already contained in some EPA 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, the Agency has found that many NPDES and pretreatment 
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 EPA's 
position regarding its application. This action will also extend this 
flexibility to other methods currently approved under 40 CFR part 136. 
The purpose of extending this flexibility to other 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined
Direct Final                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3714;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/methods

Agency Contact: Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2237
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




3350. TEST PROCEDURES: PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (PBMS) 
PROCEDURES AND GUIDANCE FOR CLEAN WATER ACT TEST PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1361(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish performance-based measurement 
procedures and guidance for use in Clean Water Act compliance 
monitoring under 40 CFR 136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures 
for the Analysis of Pollutants. The new procedures would also discuss 
the format, content, quality assurance/quality control, and data 
validation requirements for use of test methods. It would also describe 
EPA's planned steps to provide additional information through technical 
bulletins, and/or guidance documents geared toward clarifying technical 
and policy issues associated with the use of test methods approved for 
use in the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/28/97                    62 FR 14975
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3713;

Agency Contact: Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2237
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




3351. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CO-PLANAR AND MONO-ORTHO-
SUBSTITUTED POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1361(a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposal would amend the Guidelines Establishing Test 
Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants under 40 CFR parts 136 and 
503 to approve EPA Method 1668 for the congener-specific determination 
of co-planar and mono-ortho-substituted polychlorinated biphenyls 
(PCBs) in effluent, ambient water, and sludge. This method is necessary 
for the implementation of water quality-based permits under the 
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) of the Clean 
Water Act. Water quality-based permits are necessary when technology-
based controls do not ensure that a particular water body would meet 
the State's water quality standard. At present there is no EPA 
analytical method for determination of these PCBs at the levels of 
concern.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4049;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/methods

Agency Contact: Robin Oshiro, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1075
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-2237
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




3352. NPDES APPLICATIONS REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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: EPA plans 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 modifying and streamlining existing 
permit application requirements. 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, tribal and local governments. Most 
of these effects are expected to be deregulatory or streamlining in 
nature.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/08
Final Action                    04/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 3786; EPA publication information: 
Final Action-projected date;

Agency Contact: Karen Metchis, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4203M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-0734
Fax: 202 564-9544
Email: [email protected]

Tom Laverty, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M, Washington, 
DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-7974
Fax: 202 564-9544
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




3353. REGULATIONS FOR GRAY AND BLACK WATER DISCHARGES FROM CRUISE SHIPS 
OPERATING IN CERTAIN ALASKAN WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-554, sec 1404-1407

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Title XIV: Certain Alaska Cruise Ship Operations (HR 4577) 
authorizes EPA to establish effluent standards for black and gray water 
from cruise ships into the waters of Alaska, the Alexander Archipelago, 
and the Kachemak Bay National Marine Estuarine Research Reserve. EPA 
will develop those standards based on the best available scientific 
information on the environmental effects of the regulated discharges 
and the availability of new technologies for wastewater treatment. The 
implementation of these regulations will reduce the environmental 
impacts of cruise ships operating in the waters of Alaska, the 
Alexander Archipelago, and the Kachemak Bay National Marine Estuarine 
Research Reserve.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07
Final Action                    12/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4746; This rule was formerly known as 
``Regulations for Cruise Ships Operating in Alaskan Waters''

Sectors Affected: 483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger 
Transportation; 483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Kim, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4504T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1270
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: [email protected]

David Redford, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4504T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1288
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD89
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3354. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: RECODIFICATION OF VARIOUS 
EFFLUENT GUIDELINES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: CWA 301; CWA 304; CWA 306; CWA 307; CWA 308; CWA 402; 
CWA 501

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 401; 40 CFR 419

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Several years ago, OW conducted a comprehensive review of 
effluent guidelines and removed from the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) provisions contained in a number of regulations that were 
obsolete or redundant (FR 60 33926, June 29, 1995). In addition to 
removing these provisions, EPA's Office of Water identified additional 
opportunities for further streamlining some of the effluent guidelines. 
This action would recodify the effluent limitations and standards for 
one point source category and the general definitions without making 
any legally substantive changes in the requirements. The revised and 
shorter format will enable Federal, State and local regulators and the 
regulated community to more easily

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read, understand, and implement the regulations. By reducing the number 
of pages in title 40, the new format will also afford some long-term 
savings in the annual cost of printing these regulations. The point 
source category which would be recodified by this action is Petroleum 
Refining (part 419). The revisions would also expand the list of 
general definitions in section 401.11.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4822;

Agency Contact: Debra Nicoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1020
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




3355. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT DEICING 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: CWA 301; CWA 304; CWA 306; CWA 307; CWA 308; CWA 402; 
CWA 501

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In EPA's 2004 Effluent Guidelines Plan, we announced that we 
would begin development of a regulation to control the pollutants 
discharged from airport deicing operations. Based on preliminary study 
and on public comments, discharges from deicing operations have the 
potential to cause fish kills, algae blooms, and contamination to 
surface or ground waters. A likely source of pollutants is aircraft 
deicing fluid (ADF) that is not properly recaptured, reused or treated 
before discharge. Deicing agents typically contain glycols and 
additives. There is great disparity among airports in terms of 
wastewater treatment and also in terms of discharge permits. Based on 
preliminary estimates, airports annually discharge approximately 21 
million gallons of ADF. Early estimates of potential reductions from 
treatment technology and from pollution prevention practices indicate 
that those discharges could be lowered to 4 million gallons. Effluent 
guidelines for these operations would apply only to wastewaters that 
are considered point source discharges. Discharges that are non-point 
sources would not be subject to any potential effluent guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07
Final Action                    09/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4948; EPA Docket information: OW-2004-
0038

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/guide/airport

Agency Contact: Eric Strassler, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1026
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________




3356. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR DRINKING WATER 
SUPPLY AND TREATMENT

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: CWA 301; CWA 304; CWA 306; CWA 307; CWA 308; CWA 402; 
CWA 501

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In EPA's 2004 Effluent Guidelines Plan, we announced that we 
would begin development of a regulation to control the pollutants 
discharged from drinking water treatment plants. Based on preliminary 
study and on public comments, discharges from drinking water facilities 
have the potential to discharge significant quantities of conventional 
and toxic pollutants, including metals, chlorine, and salts. Some of 
the sources of these pollutants are treatment sludges and reverse 
osmosis reject wastewaters. The preliminary data is not conclusive, and 
additional study and analysis of treatability is necessary to determine 
whether pollutant reductions are technologically feasible and 
economically achievable. The early steps of regulatory development, 
especially gathering additional discharge data, will be critical to 
better-informed decisions on how to proceed. EPA is preparing to 
conduct a study of a representative sample of the industry, along with 
wastewater sampling of facilities representing different size 
categories and treatment technologies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07
Final Action                    09/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4949; EPA Docket information: OW-2004-
0035

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/guide/dw/index.htm

Agency Contact: Tom Born, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1001
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________




3357. NEW/REVISED AMBIENT WATER QUALITY CRITERIA (AWQC) FOR RECREATIONAL 
WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CWA 304(a)(9)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 5, 2005.

Abstract: The results of four fresh water (Great Lakes) epidemiology 
studies and companion rapid fecal indicator validation studies will be 
analyzed and evaluated whether to be

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used in establishing the criteria recommended for certain fresh waters 
designated for primary contact recreation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Draft Guidance                   To Be                       Determined
Final Guidance                   To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4967;

Agency Contact: Stephen Schaub, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4304T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1126
Fax: 202 566-1126
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




3358. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR CHLORINE AND 
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBON MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1311 et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 414 (Revision); 40 CFR 415 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is considering revising the existing effluent guidelines 
and standards for the manufacture of chlorinated hydrocarbons and 
elemental chlorine. We refer to this industrial segment as chlorine and 
chlorinated hydrocarbons manufacturing, or CCH. Currently, wastewater 
discharges from chlorinated hydrocarbons manufacturing are subject to 
the Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers (OCPSF) Point 
Source Category (40 CFR part 414). The wastewater discharges from 
chlorine manufacturing through the chlor-alkali manufacturing process 
are subject to the Inorganic Chemicals Point Source Category (40 CFR 
part 415). Based on a preliminary study, discharges from vinyl chloride 
and chlor-alkali manufacturing might contain significant quantities of 
toxic pollutants, including dioxin, and in the 2004 Effluent Guidelines 
Program Plan, EPA identified these two industrial sectors as candidates 
for possible regulatory revision. EPA has since expanded the scope of 
this rulemaking study to include all manufacturing processes that 
produce elemental chlorine and the manufacture of chlorinated 
hydrocarbons. Chlorinated hydrocarbons that are regulated under the 
Pesticide Chemicals Manufacturing Point Source Category (40 CFR 455) or 
the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Point Source Category (40 CFR 439) are 
not included in the CCH manufacturing segment. Preliminary estimates of 
the scope of the rulemaking are that 60 to 70 facilities might be 
affected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/08
Final Action                    03/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4980; This action was previously titled 
Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Vinyl Chloride 
and Chlor-Alkali Point Source Categories; EPA Docket information: EPA-
HQ-OW-2005-0012

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/waterscience/guide/cch/

Agency Contact: Samantha Lewis, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1058
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

Paul Shriner, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1076
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




3359. [bull] 2008 EFFLUENT GUIDELINES PROGRAM PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: CWA 33 USC 1251, et seq; 33 USC 301(d); 33 USC 304(b); 
33 USC 304(g); 33 USC 304(m); 33 USC 306; 33 USC 307(b); 33 USC 
1311(d); 33 USC 1314(b); 33 USC 1314(g); 33 USC 1314(m); 33 USC 1316; 
33 USC 1317

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 2008, Final Plan.

Abstract: EPA publishes a final Effluent Guidelines Plan every other 
year after taking comment on a preliminary plan, as required by Section 
304(m) of the Clean Water Act. This Federal Register notice presents 
EPA's preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan for 2008. This 
notice also discusses EPA's annual review of effluent limitations 
guidelines and standards undertaken pursuant to sections 304(b), 
304(g), and 307(b). EPA's 2008 Plan will identify guidelines that may 
be revised or new guidelines that may be developed, and will provide a 
schedule for such rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Plan                   02/00/08
Final Plan                      12/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5064

Agency Contact: Carey Johnston, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4303T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1014
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

Jan Matuszko, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303T, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1035
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE89

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_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Clean Water Act (CWA)



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3360. MINIMIZING ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FROM COOLING WATER INTAKE 
STRUCTURES AT EXISTING FACILITIES UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE CLEAN 
WATER ACT, PHASE 3

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 125

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/24/04                    69 FR 68444
NODA                            11/25/05                    70 FR 71057
Final Action                    06/16/06                    71 FR 35005

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Paul Shriner
Phone: 202 566-1076
Fax: 202 566-1053
Email: [email protected]

Janet Goodwin
Phone: 202 566-1060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




3361. AMENDMENTS TO NPDES REGULATIONS FOR STORM WATER DISCHARGES FROM 
OIL/GAS EXPLORATION, PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, OR TREATMENT OPERATIONS, OR 
TRANSMISSION FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.26

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/06                      71 FR 894
Final Action                    06/12/06                    71 FR 33628

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jack Faulk
Phone: 202 564-0768
Fax: 202 564-6431
Email: [email protected]

Deborah Nagle
Phone: 202 564-1185
Fax: 202 564-6431
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)               Proposed Rule Stage


Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3362. DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT CANDIDATE LIST 3

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300g-1(b)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 6, 2008, The 1996 SDWA 
Amendments require EPA to publish a list of candidate contaminants 
every 5 years. Not a rulemaking.

Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) as amended in 1996 
requires EPA to publish a list every 5 years of contaminants that are 
known or anticipated to occur in public water systems, and which may 
require regulation under the SDWA. The purpose of this action is to 
prepare and publish the third Contaminant Candidate List (CCL). In 
preparing the third list, EPA will evaluate the classification approach 
recommended by the National Academy of Sciences' National Research 
Council (NRC) and, as applicable, use the NRC approach to identify and 
narrow a very broad universe of potential contaminants into a smaller, 
more focused list for future CCLs. If we identify additional 
contaminants early in the evaluation process, we may consider those 
contaminants in the regulatory determinations for 2007.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07
Final Action                    08/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4745;

Agency Contact: Thomas Carpenter, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Water, 4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4885
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

Yvette Selby, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5245
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD99
_______________________________________________________________________




3363. DRINKING WATER: REGULATORY DETERMINATIONS REGARDING CONTAMINANTS 
ON THE SECOND DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT CANDIDATE LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300g-1(b)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 6, 2006, SDWA requires 
regulatory determinations every 5 years. Last round was made in August 
2003.

Abstract: The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 
require EPA to publish a list of non-regulated contaminants every 5 
years, which may warrant regulation due to their health effects and 
their potential for occurrence in public water systems (PWSs). The 
first Contaminant Candidate List (CCL), was published in the Federal 
Register on March 2, 1998 (63 FR 10247). The second CCL was published 
on February 22, 2005 (70 FR 9017). In addition to publishing the 
drinking water CCL, the SDWA also requires the Agency to select five or 
more contaminants from the second CCL and determine whether to regulate 
these contaminants with a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation 
(NPDWR). In order to make a

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determination of whether to develop an NPDWR for a contaminant, the 
SDWA requires three statutory tests be met: 1) The contaminant may have 
an adverse effect on the health of persons; 2) the contaminant is known 
to occur or there is a substantial likelihood that the contaminant will 
occur in public water systems with a frequency and at levels of public 
health concern; and 3) in the sole judgment of the Administrator, 
regulation of the contaminant presents a meaningful opportunity for 
health risk reduction for persons served by public water systems. Using 
these three statutory tests to make regulatory decisions, there are 
three possible outcomes: 1) Regulate the contaminant with an NPDWR; 2) 
develop guidance (e.g., Health or Consumer Advisory); or 3) determine 
no action is necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Preliminary Notice              12/00/06
Final Notice                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4821;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/index.html

Agency Contact: Wynne Miller, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4887
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

Thomas Carpenter, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4885
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                  Final Rule Stage


Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3364. UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING REGULATION FOR PUBLIC WATER 
SYSTEMS REVISIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141.40

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 6, 2004, 5 years after UCMR 1.

Abstract: The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act require 
the Agency to publish, every 5 years, a revised listing of the 
contaminants to be monitored under the UCMR. The purpose of this action 
is to meet that requirement by revising the National Primary Drinking 
Water Regulations for the UCMR by making minor modifications to the 
current UCMR program to improve its implementation, to revise the lists 
of analyses to permit a second round of monitoring, and to approve the 
analytical methods needed to perform this monitoring.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/05                    70 FR 49093
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: SAN No. 4770; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2005/August/Day-22/w16385.htm; 
EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0001

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/ogwdw/ucmr/

Agency Contact: Dave Munch, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, MS 
140, Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: 513 569-7843
Email: [email protected]

Dan Hautman, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, MS 140, 
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: 513 569-7274
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________




3365. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR LEAD AND COPPER: 
SHORT-TERM REGULATORY REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: SDWA: 42 USC sec 300f et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141, 40 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action (proposed in the Federal Register on July 18, 
2006 (71 FR 40827)), is minor as it makes minor additions and 
clarifications to an existing regulation. EPA undertook several 
activities in 2004 to determine whether a national problem exists 
related to elevated drinking water lead levels comparable to that in 
the District of Columbia. This evaluation, while it did not reveal a 
national problem comparable to D.C., highlighted areas for improvement 
and clarification to the existing lead and copper rule and associated 
guidance materials. Several short-term actions will be initiated in 
2005 and completed during the 2005-2006 time frame. EPA also identified 
several regulatory changes that will be considered as part of 
identifying more comprehensive changes to the rule. These 
considerations are longer-term as they require additional data 
collection, research, analysis, and stakeholder involvement to support 
decisions. These longer-term regulatory changes will be examined by a 
separate workgroup under an additional regulatory action. This action 
addresses the regulatory revisions to be completed in the 2005-2006 
time frame. Regulatory changes to be addressed include: clarifications 
about sample collection; clarifications to definitions for monitoring 
and compliance periods; modifications regarding public water system 
notification to their state of treatment changes prior to the change; 
revisions to language related to criteria for reduced monitoring; 
revisions to language regarding consideration of lead service line 
replacement for compliance purposes; revisions to language related to 
flushing guidance; and additional requirements for consumer 
notification of lead monitoring results.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/06                    71 FR 40828

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NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4981; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2006/July/Day-18/w6250.htm;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/safewater/lcmr/implement.html

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Kempic, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4880
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3366. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: RADON

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f, et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 6, 1999, Publish radon 
health risk reduction and cost analysis.
NPRM, Statutory, August 6, 1999.
Final, Statutory, November 2, 2000.

Abstract: In 1999, EPA proposed regulations for radon which provide 
flexibility in how to manage the health risks from radon in drinking 
water. The proposal was based on the unique framework in the 1996 SDWA. 
The proposed regulation would provide for either a maximum contaminant 
level (MCL), or an alternative maximum contaminant level (AMCL) with a 
multimedia mitigation (MMM) program to address radon in indoor air. 
Under the proposal, public water systems in States that adopted 
qualifying MMM programs would be subject to the AMCL, while those in 
States that did not adopt such programs would be subject to the MCL.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/30/86                    51 FR 34836
NPRM Original                   07/18/91                    56 FR 33050
Notice 99                       02/26/99                     64 FR 9560
NPRM                            11/02/99                    64 FR 59246
Final Action                    05/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Additional Information: SAN No. 2281; EPA publication information: NPRM 
- http://www.epa.gov/egwdw/radon/proposal.html; EPA Docket information: 
EPA-HQ-OW-2003-0041

Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

URL For More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/radon.html

Agency Contact: Rebecca Allen, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4689
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

Eric Burneson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5250
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________




3367. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: ALDICARB

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA promulgated MCLs for aldicarb, aldicarb sulfoxide, and 
aldicarb sulfone in the Phase II rulemaking in 1991 at levels of 0.003, 
0.004, and 0.002 ug/l, respectively. In response to an administrative 
petition from the manufacturer Rhone-Poulenc, the Agency issued an 
administrative stay of the effective date. EPA will re-examine risk 
assessment and occurrence data on aldicarb and make a determination of 
what further action is appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 3238;

Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Agency Contact: Dan Olson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5239
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




3368. NATIONAL SECONDARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS (NSDWR): METHYL 
TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE) AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE NSDWR

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 143 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) is an automobile fuel 
additive, introduced in the late 1970s during lead phase-out as an 
octane enhancer. It has been used in increasing quantity in the 1990s 
to meet the requirement of the Federal Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and 
Oxyfuels programs required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of

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1990. However, MTBE has been detected in ground water and drinking 
water in a number of States due to leaking underground storage tanks 
and leaking pipelines. Although most of these detections are at levels 
well below health concern, MTBE's distinctive turpentine-like taste and 
odor can be detected at low levels. Presently, the Water program is 
collecting and analyzing research information on occurrence, health 
effects, method sensitivity, and treatment effectiveness.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 4404;

Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Agency Contact: Irene Dooley, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4699
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________




3369. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: REVISIONS TO THE 
TOTAL COLIFORM MONITORING AND ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL 
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments and the private sector.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA is revising the Total Coliform Rule (TCR), which was 
published in 1989. On July 18, 2003, EPA published a Federal Register 
(68 FR 42907) Notice of Intent to revise the TCR. EPA intends revisions 
to the TCR to maintain or provide for greater human health protection 
than under the existing TCR while improving system efficiency. A 
Federal Advisory Committee recommended that EPA, as part of the TCR 6-
year review process, ``initiate a process for addressing cross-
connection control and backflow prevention requirements and consider 
additional distribution system requirements related to significant 
health risks.`` The original TCR, promulgated in 1989, protects human 
health by requiring microbial monitoring in drinking water distribution 
systems. The TCR does not include distribution system corrective or 
protective requirements to reduce contamination from coliforms and 
other contaminants. Since then, EPA has gained a better understanding 
of distribution system impacts on human health and, therefore, intends 
to strengthen the TCR by adding distribution system requirements. The 
process to do so involves a performance evaluation, development of 
issue papers on both distribution systems and total coliform, 
stakeholders meetings, and proposed and final rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/08
Final Action                    12/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4775;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/safewater/tcr/tcr.html

Agency Contact: Kenneth Rotert, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5280
Fax: 202 564-3767
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Mclain, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M, 
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-5248
Fax: 202 564-3767
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD94
_______________________________________________________________________




3370. UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL: UPDATE OF STATE PROGRAMS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300h-1, SDWA 1422; 42 USC 300h-4, SDWA 1425

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 147 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPA provides a place in part 147 of its UIC regulations where 
all the State UIC programs are summarized. Included in this 
summarization are all the authorities and regulations used by the 
States to implement the UIC program, as well as all other documents 
that are relevant to the program. The primary reason for this is to 
provide one place where all the UIC programs nationwide are presented. 
A second reason is to allow EPA to incorporate by reference into the 
Code of Federal Regulations the State program authorities. Current 
citations to State regulations in 40 CFR part 147 are out of date for 
many States. This update is necessary to ensure that the CFR accurately 
reflects current approved State UIC programs and that elements of those 
programs are federally enforceable if necessary. EPA Regional Offices 
will be submitting State revision packages as they are completed. Part 
147 will then be updated in several stages. This is the first stage. 
This effort should have no impact on the regulated community because we 
will merely be incorporating by reference elements of already effective 
State programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule                To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: SAN No. 4236;

Agency Contact: Denny Cruz, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4606M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-3827
Fax: 202 564-3756
Email: [email protected]

Marilyn Ginsberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606M, 
Washington, DC 20460

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Phone: 202 564-3881
Fax: 202 564-3756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




3371. DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR AIRCRAFT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The action is to tailor drinking water rule requirements to 
the unique characteristics of aircraft to ensure that the water 
passengers drink while on an airplane is safe. This action is necessary 
because aircraft public water systems are very different from 
traditional public water systems. Aircraft fly to multiple destinations 
throughout the course of any given day and may board water from 
different sources along the way. Depending on the quality of the water 
that is boarded from these multiple sources and the care used to board 
the water, contamination could be introduced. This increases the 
vulnerability of the aircraft's water system to contamination when 
compared to a typical public water system. In the United States, water 
loaded aboard passenger aircraft comes from public water systems. The 
water provided by public water systems that are regulated by State and 
Federal authorities is among the safest in the world; however, a 
significant percentage of passenger aircraft travel includes 
international destinations. These aircraft may board water from foreign 
sources which are not subject to EPA drinking water standards. 
Therefore, this action also will address the boarding of foreign water 
by U.S. aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07
Final Action                    11/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: SAN No. 4966;

URL For More Information:
www.epa.gov/safewater/airlinewater/index2.html

Agency Contact: Rick Naylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4606M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-3847
Fax: 202 564-3847
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




3372. [bull] SECOND 6-YEAR REVIEW OF EXISTING NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING 
WATER REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 6, 2008, Complete review for 
contaminants with NPDWRs promulgated prior to August 2002.

Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires EPA to review and 
revise, if appropriate, all National Primary Drinking Water Regulations 
(NPDWRs) no less frequently than once every 6 years. According to SDWA, 
any revisions of drinking water regulations must maintain, or increase, 
the level of public health protection provided; however, EPA may 
identify regulatory changes that will streamline or reduce existing 
requirements without lessening the level of public health protection. 
As part of this action, the Office of Water (OW) will implement the 
existing protocol for conducting each 6 year review (developed under 
the first 6 year review cycle) to review critical elements for 
regulated chemical contaminants (e.g., health risks, occurrence, 
analytical methods, treatment technologies). No new requirements will 
be imposed by this action. The purpose of the review is to determine 
whether new data, technology, or other factors exist that justify 
revisions to existing NPDWRs. The outcome of the review will be a 
Federal Register notice making available the results of the Agency's 
review and recommendations for any regulations the Agency may consider 
revising.
Because this action does not change or add to existing requirements, OW 
will not be performing a formal economic analysis or consulting with 
small businesses, governments, or tribal officials. OW does not plan to 
generate new data as part of this action; the review will be based on 
recent compliance data from public water systems and existing data on 
health effects (such as completed IRIS and OPPTS health risk 
assessments) and analytical methods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Preliminary Notice              04/00/08
Final Notice                    09/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SAN No. 5066;

Agency Contact: Rebecca Allen, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4607M, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4689
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

Rajiv Khera, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607M, Washington, 
DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-4881
Fax: 202 564-3760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AE90

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Completed Actions


Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3373. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: GROUND WATER RULE

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/08/06                    71 FR 65574

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Crystal Rodgers
Phone: 202 564-5275
Fax: 202 564-3767
Email: [email protected]

Tracy Bone
Phone: 202 564-5257
Fax: 202 564-3767
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                 Long-Term Actions


Shore Protection Act (SPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




3374. SHORE PROTECTION ACT, SECTION 4103(B) REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 2601 ``Shore Protection Act of 1988''; PL 100-
688 ``4103(b)''

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 237

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the Shore Protection Act (SPA) and 
is designed to prevent the deposit of municipal and commercial waste 
into U.S. coastal waters. This rule establishes minimum waste handling 
practices for vessels and waste handling facilities involved in the 
transport of municipal or commercial wastes in the coastal waters of 
the United States. The rule may require certain vessels and waste 
handling facilities to develop an operation and maintenance manual that 
identifies procedures to prevent, report, and clean up deposits of 
waste into coastal waters. Local governments and businesses involved 
with the vessel transportation and shore side handling of these wastes 
would be affected by this rule. Currently no tribes are known to be 
involved in waste handling of this type; therefore none would be 
affected by this rule. With regard to small businesses, EPA has 
provided guidance on development of operation and maintenance manuals 
and encourages the use and documentation of existing industry practices 
that meet or exceed the EPA proposed minimum waste handling standards. 
All indications are that this regulation as proposed would have a 
minimal economic impact. This regulation will result in reduction of 
municipal and commercial wastes deposited in coastal waters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/30/94                    59 FR 44798
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local

Additional Information: SAN No. 2820;

Agency Contact: David Redford, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 
4504T, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 566-1288
Fax: 202 566-1546
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2040-AB85
[FR Doc. 06-7683 Filed 12-08-06; 8:45 am]
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