[June 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 123)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua040424.wais] [Page 38154-38319] Environmental Protection Agency ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXIV ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 38154]] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) 40 CFR Ch. I FRL-7659-4 Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the Semiannual Regulatory Agenda to update the public about: [bullet] Regulations and major policies currently under development, [bullet] Reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and [bullet] Regulations and major policies completed or canceled since the last Agenda. TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA MAILING LIST: If you would like to subscribe, please send an e-mail with your name and address to: ncepimal@one.net, or call 800-490-9198. There is no charge for single copies 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 decision making process, please contact: Phil Schwartz (1803A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; phone: (202)564-6564; e-mail: schwartz.philip@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents A. What Are EPA's Goals in Developing Regulations-and-Policies and What Key Principles, Statutes, and Executive Orders Drive 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? 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. Acknowledgment of Those Involved in the Rulemaking Process A. What are EPA's Goals in Developing Regulations and Policies and What Key Principles, Statutes, and Executive Orders Drive Our Rule and Policymaking Process? Our primary objective is to protect human health and the environment. To achieve this objective and ensure that our decisions are cost-effective and fully protective, 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 decision makers 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. Research, testing and adoption of new environmental protection methods are also a central tenet in environmental problem solving. The integration of all 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. 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. 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. Democracy gives real power to individual citizens, but with that power comes responsibility. Democracy is not a spectator sport. We urge you to become involved in EPA's rule and policymaking process. C. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda? EPA includes regulations and certain major policy documents in the Agenda. We generally do not include minor amendments or the following categories of actions: [bullet] Administrative actions such as delegations of authority, changes of address or phone numbers. [bullet] 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; [[Page 38155]] Delegations of Authority to States; Area Designations for Air Quality Planning Purposes. [bullet] Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: Decision documents defining and establishing registration standards; decision documents and termination decisions for the Special Review Registration process; and data call-in requests made under section 3(c)(2)(B). [bullet] Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Actions regarding pesticide tolerances and food additive regulations, including the tolerance reassessment process. [bullet] Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Authorization of State solid waste management plans; hazardous waste delisting petitions. [bullet] 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. [bullet] Under the Safe Drinking Water Act: Actions on State underground injection control programs. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from the Agenda. 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 cross-cutting 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 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 Ac, requests for public comment on the need for regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy proposals. 2. Proposed Rule - This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that are within a year of proposal (publication of Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRMs)). 3. Final Rule - This section includes rules that will be issued as a final rule within a year. 4. Long-Term Action - This section includes rulemakings for which the next scheduled regulatory action is after April 2005. 5. Completed Action - This section contains actions that have been promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of the Fall 2003 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. Third, by the Regulation Identifier Number assigned when an action is added to 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 ([bullet]). The notation ``Section 610 Review'' follows the title if we are reviewing the rule as part of our periodic review of existing rules under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (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 Executive Order 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 neither Significant, nor Routine and Frequent, nor 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.'' [[Page 38156]] Informational/Administrative/Other: An action that is not a rulemaking that is primarily informational or pertains to agency matters not central to accomplishing the Agency's regulatory mandate, but that the Agency places in the Agenda to inform the public of the activity; or other action that is not within 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 Regulatory Flexibility Act (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 Executive Order 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: A code number that EPA uses to identify and track rulemakings. 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. 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 advance notice of proposed rulemaking or a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, the Agency may establish an official docket to accumulate materials throughout the development process for that rulemaking. The official docket serves as the repository for the collection of documents or information related to a 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. In 2002, EPA released its online electronic docket and comment system, EDOCKET at http:// www.epa.gov/edocket. 2. EPA Websites Some of the actions listed in the Agenda include a URL that provides additional information. 3. Regulatory Agenda Databases and Search Engines 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 thoroughly update this database each spring and fall and we partially update it several other times during the year. RISC's searchable databases are at http:// www.ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/ 4. Appendices to the Agenda There are five appendices that provide: a. A list of the existing rules that we are reviewing under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act 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 which 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 Executive Order 13132 There is a sixth appendix included in the Unified Regulatory Agenda, a subject matter index. This appendix is not included in EPA's Agenda reprints [[Page 38157]] for reasons of costs and because of the availability of the search engines described in [greek-i]3, immediately above. 5. The Regulatory Agenda Collection in the EPA History Office has a complete collection of Regulatory Agendas and related materials. A list of the contents including exact citations for all Agendas is at: http:/ /www.epa.gov/history/collection/aid41.htm 6. Listservers If you want to get automatic e-mails about areas of particular interest, we maintain 12 collections 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. If you have e-mail without full Internet access, please send an e-mail to envsubset@epa.gov to request instructions for subscribing to the EPA Federal Register listservers 7. EPA's FY04 Regulatory Plan The Regulatory Plan covers the core of our priority actions that we expected to be published by September 2004. We have 30 actions in the Plan which was published December 22, 2003. There are entries for each of these actions in the Spring 2004 Regulatory Agenda, but we discuss them in greater detail in the Plan. You can view the Plan at http://www.epa.gov.regagenda 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 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 Appendix 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 Appendix 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. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) section 610 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). There are nine rules for which we are conducting section 610 reviews this year. We undertake these reviews to decide whether we should continue the rule unchanged, amend it, or withdraw it. We announce our forthcoming section 610 reviews in the ``Prerule'' section of the Agenda. We encourage small entities to provide comments on the need to change these rules. We will consider all of your comments as we decide whether to continue, amend, or withdraw these rules. We particularly encourage comments by small entities about how these rules could be made clearer, more effective, or remove conflicting or overlapping requirements with other Federal or State regulations. The nine reviews are: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Review RIN[greek-i] and EDOCKET ID[greek-i] Rule Being Reviewed ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2050-AG19; RCRA-2004-0004 Land Disposal Restrictions Phase III: Decharacterized Wastewaters, Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners 2050-AG17 RCRA-2004-0003 Land Disposal Restrictions Phase II: Universal Treatment Standards, and Treatment Standards for Organic Toxicity Characteristic Wastes and Newly Listed Wastes 2070-AD65; OPPT-2003-0015 Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities 2070-AD66; OPP-2003-0115 Worker Protection Standards for Pesticides 2040-AD96; OW-2003-0016 Sewage Sludge Round 1 2060-AM39; OAR-2004-0054 Emission Standards for New Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or Below 19 Kilowatts 2060-AM38; OAR-2004-0053 Fuels and Fuel Additives Registration Regulations 2060-AM41; OAR-2004-0055 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries 2060-AM40; OAR-2004-0056 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPA has established an official public docket for each of these 610 Reviews under a docket identification (ID) number as indicated above. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the docket facility. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number. Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets. Information claimed as confidential business information (CBI) and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public [[Page 38158]] docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified above. EPA intends to work towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket. Unless otherwise indicated, please direct your comments to the identified Docket ID number for the specific 610 Review item. For these 610 Reviews, please DO NOT submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute. You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier using one of the following methods: 1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the system, select ``search,'' and then key in the appropriate Docket ID number. The system is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. ii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified below. These electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. By Mail. Send your comments, identified by the appropriate Docket ID number, to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: [insert [greek-i]], 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20460 3. By Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments, identified by the appropriate Docket ID number, to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566-1742. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation as identified below. For public comments, it is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or on paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief description written by the docket staff. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not required to consider these late comments. For these actions, please DO NOT submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute. H. Acknowledgment of Those Involved in the Rulemaking Process Finally, I would like to thank the members of the public who have taken the time to get involved in the rulemaking process. Experience has taught us that we must listen to and involve our stakeholders if we hope to fully understand the issues and write the most effective rules. Over the years you, the public, have submitted an enormous number of comments on our rulemakings. We have heard all of them and adopted many. Protecting human health and the environment is one of our nation's most important quests. We thank you for joining us in this endeavor. Dated: May 17, 2004 Jessica L. Furey, Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation. GENERAL--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3040 SAN 3580. Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR................................ 2030-AA37 3041 SAN 4292. Proposed Revision to EPA's Implementing NEPA Regulations.................... 2020-AA42 [[Page 38159]] 3042 SAN 4693. Privacy Act Regulations (Revised)........................................... 2025-AA13 3043 SAN 4191. Revision to EPAAR 1552.211-73, Level of Effort.............................. 2030-AA64 3044 SAN 4319. Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest......... 2030-AA67 3045 SAN 4742. Continuation of Implementing the Empowerment Initiative..................... 2030-AA81 3046 SAN 4814. On-Site and Off-Site Background Checks Performed by EPA and Contractors..... 2030-AA85 3047 SAN 4812. Contract Bundling Requirements.............................................. 2030-AA86 3048 SAN 4904. Security Requirements for Toxic Substances Control Act Confidential Business 2030-AA88 Information Access for Contractors.................................................... 3049 SAN 4903. Award Term Contracting...................................................... 2030-AA89 3050 SAN 4761. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) FY 2002 Report to Congress............... 2060-AK79 3051 SAN 4463. Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Pollutants Strategy............ 2070-AD45 3052 SAN 4836. Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for the NASA White Sands Test Facility 2090-AA35 in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases III-VI)............................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3053 SAN 4747. Implementation of Authority To Appoint Research Scientists Under 42 USC..... 2030-AA83 3054 SAN 4270. Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and Recordkeeping Rule (CROMERRR)..... 2025-AA07 3055 SAN 4733. Background Investigations for Contractors Performing Services Onsite........ 2030-AA80 3056 SAN 4813. Miscellaneous Revisions to EPAAR Clauses.................................... 2030-AA84 3057 SAN 4925. Technical Amendments to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human 2080-AA11 Subjects.............................................................................. 3058 SAN 4536. Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for NASA White Sands Test Facility 2090-AA27 Electronic Reporting in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases I and II)...................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3059 SAN 4056. Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in 2020-AA39 Procurement Under Assistance Agreements............................................... 3060 SAN 3240. Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations.......................... 2025-AA02 3061 SAN 3671. Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment................................... 2080-AA06 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3062 SAN 4842. Report to Congress on Enforcement Data Concerning Small Entities............ 2020-AA45 3063 SAN 4473. Regulatory Incentives for the National Environmental Performance Track 2090-AA13 Program............................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3064 SAN 4699. Revisions to Clarify the Scope of Certain Monitoring Requirements for 2060-AK29 Federal and State Operating Permits Programs.......................................... 3065 SAN 4759. Revision to Policy on Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)........... 2060-AK75 3066 SAN 4871. Control of Emissions From New Locomotives and New Marine Diesel Engines Less 2060-AM06 Than 30 Liters per Cylinder........................................................... [[Page 38160]] 3067 SAN 4922. Fuels and Fuel Additives Registration Regulations (Section 610 Review)...... 2060-AM38 3068 SAN 4921. Emission Standards for New Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or Below 19 2060-AM39 Kilowatts (Section 610 Review)........................................................ 3069 SAN 4924. NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting (Section 610 Review)........................ 2060-AM40 3070 SAN 4923. NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries (Section 610 Review)........................... 2060-AM41 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3071 SAN 4266. Review National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide........... 2060-AI43 3072 SAN 4255. Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter. 2060-AI44 3073 SAN 3649. Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings).............................. 2060-AF72 3074 SAN 4070. General Conformity Regulations; Revisions................................... 2060-AH93 3075 SAN 3939. NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins- 2060-AH47 Amendments............................................................................ 3076 SAN 3751. NSPS and Emission Guidelines for Other Solid Waste Incinerators............. 2060-AG31 3077 SAN 3975. Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country................... 2060-AH37 3078 SAN 4752. Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule................................. 2060-AK74 3079 SAN 3380. NSPS: SOCMI--Wastewater and Amendment to Appendix C of Part 63 and Appendix 2060-AE94 J of Part 60.......................................................................... 3080 SAN 4119. Performance Specification 16 - Specifications and Test Procedures for 2060-AH84 Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources.......................... 3081 SAN 4478. Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid Waste 2060-AJ41 Landfills: Amendment.................................................................. 3082 SAN 4310. NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry; Amendments........................ 2060-AI66 3083 SAN 4585. Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP: Amendment to Implement Court 2060-AJ78 Remand................................................................................ 3084 SAN 4620. National Emission Standards for Coke Oven Batteries - Residual Risk 2060-AJ96 Standards............................................................................. 3085 SAN 4655. NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution (Stage I) Residual Risk Standards............. 2060-AK10 3086 SAN 4660. NESHAP: Industrial Process Cooling Towers Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AK16 3087 SAN 4662. NESHAP: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities Residual Risk Standards... 2060-AK18 3088 SAN 4667. NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations -- Residual Risk Standards.. 2060-AK21 3089 SAN 4782. Petition To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant: 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl 2060-AK84 Diisocyanate.......................................................................... 3090 SAN 4309. National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products; Proposed Amendments.. 2060-AI62 3091 SAN 4748. Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources..................... 2060-AK70 3092 SAN 4535. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Critical Uses of 2060-AJ63 Methyl Bromide........................................................................ 3093 SAN 4599. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AK26 Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide................................................ 3094 SAN 4697. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjusting Allowances for Class I 2060-AK45 Substances for Export to Article 5 Countries.......................................... 3095 SAN 4542. Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana Sulfur 2008-AA00 Dioxide (SO2) Area.................................................................... 3096 SAN 3262. Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements.................................. 2060-AE22 3097 SAN 4421. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Regulations: Revisions....................... 2060-AJ25 3098 SAN 4570. Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles and Engines: Alternative Low- 2060-AJ72 Sulfur Highway Diesel Fuel Transition Program for Alaska.............................. 3099 SAN 4547. Modification of Authority to Grant Alternative Method Approvals............. 2060-AJ83 3100 SAN 4584. Performance Specifications for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems...... 2060-AJ86 3101 SAN 4632. Modification of Anti-dumping Baselines for Gasoline Produced or Imported for 2060-AK02 Use in Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Territories........................................ 3102 SAN 4633. Performance-Based Measurement System For Fuels: Criteria For Self-Qualifying 2060-AK03 Alternative Test Methods; Description of Optional Statistical Quality Control Measures 3103 SAN 4634. Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Extension of California Enforcement 2060-AK04 Exemptions for Reformulated Gasoline to California Phase 3 Gasoline................... 3104 SAN 4811. 20 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments for New 8-Hour Ozone and PM2.5 2060-AL73 National Ambient Air Quality Standards................................................ 3105 SAN 4793. Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source 2060-AL75 Review (NSR): Allowables Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL), Aggregation, and Debottlenecking....................................................................... 3106 SAN 4794. Clean Air Interstate Rule; Formerly Titled Interstate Air Quality Rule...... 2060-AL76 3107 SAN 4095.1. Section 126 Rule: Lifting the 8-Hour Stay................................. 2060-AL79 3108 SAN 4796. Section 126 Rule: Withdrawal of Findings for Sources in Michigan............ 2060-AL83 [[Page 38161]] 3109 SAN 4797. Lifting the Stay of the Eight-Hour Portion of the Findings of Significant 2060-AL84 Contribution and Rulemaking for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport (NOx SIP Call)............................................................................. 3110 SAN 4802. Amendments to Leather Finishing NESHAP...................................... 2060-AL89 3111 SAN 4804. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Allowance System for Controlling HCFC 2060-AL90 Production, Import and Export; Correction............................................. 3112 SAN 4808. Amendments to the NESHAP for Cellulose Products Manufacturing............... 2060-AL91 3113 SAN 4809. Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: On-Board 2060-AL92 Diagnostic Requirements for Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Above 14,000 Pounds and In- Use, Not-To-Exceed Emission Standard Test............................................. 3114 SAN 4820. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Quantity Allocation of Methyl Bromide for 2060-AL95 Critical Use Exemptions After the Phaseout............................................ 3115 SAN 4829. 5-Year Review of MACT Standards for Large MWC............................... 2060-AL97 3116 SAN 4830. Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair..................... 2060-AL98 3117 SAN 4846. NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills--Amendments......................... 2060-AM08 3118 SAN 4844. Addition of CO Emission Limit for Large MWC Using Fluid Bed Combustion 2060-AM11 Technology (Section 129).............................................................. 3119 SAN 4859. NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Ethylene Oxide Hospital Sterilization........ 2060-AM14 3120 SAN 4851. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Restriction on the Sales of Pre-Charged 2060-AM15 Split Systems......................................................................... 3121 SAN 4845. Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: In-Use, Not-To-Exceed 2060-AM17 Emission Standard Testing for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines and Vehicles.................. 3122 SAN 4849. Petition To Delist a Hazardous Air Pollutant From Section 112 of the Clean 2060-AM20 Air Act: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)................................................ 3123 SAN 4854. Amendments to Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Requirements To 2060-AM21 Address New 8-Hour Ozone Standard..................................................... 3124 SAN 4867. NESHAP: Hydrochloric Acid Production Amendments............................. 2060-AM25 3125 SAN 4865. Strategy for Addressing Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations........ 2060-AM26 3126 SAN 4853. Requirements for Transmix Processing and Blending Under the Reformulated 2060-AM27 Gasoline and Gasoline Sulfur Rules.................................................... 3127 SAN 4866. NESHAP: Site Remediation; Amendments........................................ 2060-AM30 3128 SAN 4868. Exemption of Area Sources From Title V Operating Permit Program............. 2060-AM31 3129 SAN 4880. Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle 2060-AM32 Engines: Amendments to Evaporative Emissions Regulations and Technical Amendments..... 3130 SAN 4881. Prevention of Significant Deterioration for Nitrogen Oxides................. 2060-AM33 3131 SAN 4882. Control of Emissions from Spark-Ignition Engines and Fuel Systems From 2060-AM34 Marine Vessels and Small Equipment.................................................... 3132 SAN 4883. Test Procedures for Highway and Nonroad Engines............................. 2060-AM35 3133 SAN 4891. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AM43 Organic Chemical Manufacturing; Amendments............................................ 3134 SAN 4885. Flexible Air Permit Rule.................................................... 2060-AM45 3135 SAN 4905. National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural 2060-AM47 Coatings; Amendments.................................................................. 3136 SAN 4899. Control of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Lubricity........................... 2060-AM48 3137 SAN 4916. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification of 2060-AM49 Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use with Substitute Refrigerants.......................................................................... 3138 SAN 4893. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AM50 for Calendar Year 2005................................................................ 3139 SAN 4901. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Modifications to the Technician 2060-AM55 Certification Requirements Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act..................... 3140 SAN 4894. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Laboratory and 2060-AM56 Analytical Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone Depleting Substances............. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3141 SAN 4315. Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating Station; 2009-AA00 Navajo Nation......................................................................... 3142 SAN 3569. Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating Station; 2009-AA01 Four Corners Power Plant.............................................................. 3143 SAN 4768. Amendment to Subparts H and I for Emissions of Radionuclides Other Than 2060-AK81 Radon from DOE Facilities............................................................. 3144 SAN 3470.1. Revision to the Guideline on Air Quality Models (Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 2060-AK60 51): Adoption of a Preferred General Purpose (Flat and Complex Terrain) Dispersion Model and Other Revisions............................................................. [[Page 38162]] 3145 SAN 3656. NESHAP: Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine............................ 2060-AG63 3146 SAN 3837. NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters 2060-AG69 3147 SAN 3525. Prot. of Strat. Ozone: Update of the Substitutes List Under (SNAP) Program.. 2060-AG12 3148 SAN 4683. Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - 2060-AK37 Exclusion of 4 Compounds.............................................................. 3149 SAN 2915. Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions--Addition of Methods 203A, 2060-AF83 203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51............................................... 3150 SAN 3900. Addition of Method 207 to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51 Method for Measuring 2060-AG88 Isocyanates in Stationary Source Emissions............................................ 3151 SAN 4625. Clean Air Ozone Implementation Rule (Part 1 and 2).......................... 2060-AJ99 3152 SAN 3958. Amendments to Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Monitoring 2060-AH23 Requirements (40 CFR Part 60, Appendix F, Procedure 3)................................ 3153 SAN 4555. Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment......................................... 2060-AJ68 3154 SAN 4681. Revision of Combustion Turbines NSPS--Part 60, Subpart GG................... 2060-AK35 3155 SAN 4161. Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods.............................. 2060-AK61 3156 SAN 3820. NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products................................. 2060-AG52 3157 SAN 4115. NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating Amendment................................... 2060-AH69 3158 SAN 4107. NESHAP: Asphalt/Coal Tar Application on Metal Pipes......................... 2060-AH78 3159 SAN 4313. Petitions To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutants: MEK........................... 2060-AI72 3160 SAN 4571. Electric Utility Steam Generating Unit MACT Regulation...................... 2060-AJ65 3161 SAN 4672. NESHAP: Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil: Amendments.................... 2060-AK32 3162 SAN 4712. NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Amendments........................... 2060-AK49 3163 SAN 4713. NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants; Amendments.................... 2060-AK50 3164 SAN 4714. NESHAP for Petroleum Refineries: Catalytic Cracking Units, Catalytic 2060-AK51 Reforming Units, and Sulfur Recovery Units; Amendments................................ 3165 SAN 4719. NESHAP: General Provisions; Amendments for Pollution Prevention Alternative 2060-AK54 Compliance Requirements............................................................... 3166 SAN 4751. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary 2060-AK73 Combustion Turbines--Petition to Delist............................................... 3167 SAN 4763. NESHAP: Ethylene Processes; Amendments...................................... 2060-AK80 3168 SAN 4464. Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions from New York and Connecticut Regarding 2060-AJ36 Sources in Michigan; Revision of Definition of Applicable Requirement for Title V Operating Permit Programs............................................................. 3169 SAN 4689. Section 126 Rule Withdrawal Provision....................................... 2060-AK41 3170 SAN 4340. Transportation Conformity Amendments: Response to March 2, 1999, Court 2060-AI56 Decision.............................................................................. 3171 SAN 4030. Expanded Definitions for Alternative-Fueled Vehicles and Engines Meeting Low- 2060-AH52 Emission Vehicle Exhaust Emission Standards........................................... 3172 SAN 4604. Modification of the Anti-Dumping Baseline Date Cut-Off Limit for Data Used 2060-AJ82 in Development of an Individual Baseline.............................................. 3173 SAN 4675. Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From Nonroad Diesel Engines and Fuel.. 2060-AK27 3174 SAN 4757. Emissions Durability Procedures for New Light-Duty Vehicles and Light-Duty 2060-AK76 Trucks................................................................................ 3175 SAN 2665. Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations............ 2060-AI03 3176 SAN 4682. Revisions to the Appeal Procedures and the Federal NOx Budget Trading 2060-AK36 Program, Parts 78 and 97.............................................................. 3177 SAN 4487. Federal Implementation Plans for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon and 2012-AA01 Washington............................................................................ 3178 SAN 4254. Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to Exclude 2060-AI45 Tertiary Butyl Acetate................................................................ 3179 SAN 4450. Clean Air Visibility Rule................................................... 2060-AJ31 3180 SAN 4621. Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources: Default Baseline 2060-AJ97 Revision and Minor Corrections........................................................ 3181 SAN 4631. Adoption of the Amended International NOx Standard for Aircraft Engines..... 2060-AK01 3182 SAN 4722. California Gasoline Technical Correction.................................... 2060-AK56 3183 SAN 4706. Anti-Dumping Baseline Recalculation for Downstream Oxygenate Addition....... 2060-AK69 3184 SAN 4758. Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Standards and 2060-AK77 Requirements for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline Including Butane Blenders and Attest Engagements.................................................................... 3185 SAN 3560.1. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification of 2060-AL77 Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use with Substitute Refrigerants.......................................................................... 3186 SAN 4800. Consideration of Industry Petition to Remove Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether 2060-AL87 from the Clean Air Act List of Hazardous Air Pollutants............................... 3187 SAN 4819. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Emergency Uses of 2060-AL94 Methyl Bromide........................................................................ 3188 SAN 4837. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; Amendment to 2060-AM02 Reflect Court Order Vacating Certain Rules............................................ 3189 SAN 4839. Clean Air Ozone Designations................................................ 2060-AM03 [[Page 38163]] 3190 SAN 4840. Clean Air Fine Particle Designations........................................ 2060-AM04 3191 SAN 3560.2. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Substitute 2060-AM05 Refrigerants; Leak Repair Requirements for Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Equipment............................................................................. 3192 SAN 4863. NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites--Amendments........................... 2060-AM23 3193 SAN 4857. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AM24 Depleting Substances--Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection....................... 3194 SAN 4864. NESHAP: Surface Coating of Metal Cans--Amendments........................... 2060-AM28 3195 SAN 4862. NESHAP: Printing, Coating, and Dyeing of Fabrics and Other Textiles-- 2060-AM29 Amendments............................................................................ 3196 SAN 4895. Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Gasoline and Diesel Test Methods..... 2060-AM42 3197 SAN 4900. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Import Petitioning Requirements for Halon- 2060-AM46 1301 Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Vessels.............................................. 3198 SAN 4892. National Emission Standards for Pharmaceuticals Production; Amendments...... 2060-AM52 3199 SAN 4918. Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: Alternatives for the Mobile Air 2060-AM54 Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program...... 3200 SAN 4816. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Site-Specific 2090-AA33 Regulation for Packaging Corporation of America in Tomahawk, Wisconsin................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3201 SAN 4695. NESHAP: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations Residual Risk Standard....... 2060-AK68 3202 SAN 4607. Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under 2050-AE95 the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7); Availability of Information to the Public; Technical Amendment................................................................... 3203 SAN 4619. Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under 2050-AE96 the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(3); Revisions to the List of Substances............. 3204 SAN 4531. Evaluation of Updated Test Procedures for the Certification of Gasoline 2060-AJ61 Deposit Control Additives............................................................. 3205 SAN 1002. NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand).................................. 2060-AA61 3206 SAN 3919. Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit Application 2060-AH01 Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas....................................... 3207 SAN 4096. Phase I (FIP) To Reduce the Regional Transport of Ozone in the Eastern 2060-AH87 United States......................................................................... 3208 SAN 4653. NESHAP: Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Residual Risk 2060-AK08 Standards............................................................................. 3209 SAN 4654. NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization Facilities - Residual Risk 2060-AK09 Standards............................................................................. 3210 SAN 4657. NESHAP: Group II Polymers and Resins - Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AK13 3211 SAN 4661. NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading 2060-AK17 Operations - Residual Risk Standard................................................... 3212 SAN 4665. NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting Residual Risk Standards..................... 2060-AK19 3213 SAN 4666. NESHAP: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Surface Coating -- Residual Risk 2060-AK20 Standards............................................................................. 3214 SAN 4668. NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning - Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AK22 3215 SAN 4669. NESHAP: Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations Residual Risk Standard....... 2060-AK23 3216 SAN 4664. NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry - Residual Risk Standards.......... 2060-AK24 3217 SAN 4663. NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries--Residual Risk Standards....................... 2060-AK25 3218 SAN 4750. National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative 2060-AK72 Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks - Residual Risk Standards........ 3219 SAN 4656. NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins -- Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AK12 3220 SAN 4659. NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AK14 3221 SAN 4658. NESHAP: Group IV Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............... 2060-AK15 3222 SAN 4383. Interstate Ozone Transport: Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions From the 2060-AI99 District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey.............................. 3223 SAN 3910. Streamlined Evaporative Test Procedures..................................... 2060-AH34 3224 SAN 4393. Control of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)............................... 2060-AJ00 3225 SAN 3412. Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)...................................... 2060-AF70 3226 SAN 3922. Revised Permit Revision Procedures for the Federal Operating Permits Program- 2060-AG92 Part 71............................................................................... 3227 SAN 4700. Selection of Sequence of Mandatory Sanctions to be Applied Pursuant to 2060-AK46 Section 502 of the Clean Air Act...................................................... 3228 SAN 3263. Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures............. 2060-AE20 3229 SAN 3917. Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading 2060-AH31 Provisions............................................................................ [[Page 38164]] 3230 SAN 4348. Inspection Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities; 2060-AI97 Amendment to the Final Rule........................................................... 3231 SAN 4391. Rescinding Finding That Preexisting PM10 Standards No Longer Applicable in 2060-AJ05 Northern Ada County/Boise, Idaho...................................................... 3232 SAN 4691. Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source 2060-AK42 Review (NSR): Clean Units............................................................. 3233 SAN 4557.1. Amendments to the Requirements on Variability in the Composition of 2060-AK62 Additives Certified Under the Gasoline Deposit Control Program........................ 3234 SAN 4783. Voluntary Superior Monitoring............................................... 2060-AK85 3235 SAN 4798. Deferral of Effective Date of Nonattainment Designations for 8-hour Ozone 2060-AL85 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early Action Compact Areas................. 3236 SAN 4799. Consideration of Industry Petition To Remove the 2-Piece Can Subcategory 2060-AL86 From the Clean Air Act Hazardous Air Pollutant Source Category List................... 3237 SAN 4810. NESHAP: Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese Residual 2060-AL93 Risk Standards........................................................................ 3238 SAN 4825. Mineral Wool Production Residual Risk Standard.............................. 2060-AL96 3239 SAN 4831. NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production: Residual Risk Standards... 2060-AL99 3240 SAN 4832. NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production: Residual Risk Standards................. 2060-AM00 3241 SAN 4861. NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint Stripping.............................. 2060-AM07 3242 SAN 4856. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak Repair 2060-AM09 Regulations........................................................................... 3243 SAN 4855. NESHAP: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing--Amendments.... 2060-AM10 3244 SAN 4873. NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Glass Manufacturing Industry................. 2060-AM12 3245 SAN 4860. NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Acrylic/ Modacrylic Fiber (AMF) Production... 2060-AM13 3246 SAN 4875. NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Oil and Natural Gas Production............... 2060-AM16 3247 SAN 4847. NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AM18 3248 SAN 4874. NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Industrial Inorganic Chemicals Manufacturing. 2060-AM19 3249 SAN 4848. NESHAP: Total Facility Low Risk Determination (TFLRD) for Residual Risk..... 2060-AM22 3250 SAN 4879. Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM36 (NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries................................................. 3251 SAN 4886. NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Plating and Polishing........................ 2060-AM37 3252 SAN 4884. Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM44 (NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers........................ 3253 SAN 4917. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Substitute Refrigerant Recycling; 2060-AM51 Amendment to the Definition of Refrigerant............................................ 3254 SAN 4906. NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Clay Ceramics Industry....................... 2060-AM53 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3255 SAN 4755. Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs 2050-AF09 Requirements Under Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7); Amendments to the Submission Schedule and Data Requirements........................................................ 3256 SAN 4415. Petitions to Delist Source Categories from the Source Category List, 2060-AJ23 Developed Pursuant to Section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act............................. 3257 SAN 4532. Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees for: Light-Duty Vehicles 2060-AJ62 and Trucks; Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Engines; Nonroad Engines; and Motorcycles......... 3258 SAN 3657. NESHAP: Combustion Turbine.................................................. 2060-AG67 3259 SAN 3343. NESHAP: Iron and Steel Foundries............................................ 2060-AE43 3260 SAN 3452. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AE82 Organic Chemical Manufacturing........................................................ 3261 SAN 2841. NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating Amendment (Tin-Free Steel).................. 2060-AH08 3262 SAN 3452.1. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AK59 Coating Manufacturing................................................................. 3263 SAN 4433. Interstate Ozone Transport: Response to Court Decisions on the NOx SIP Call, 2060-AJ16 NOx SIP Call Technical Amendments, and Section 126 Rules.............................. 3264 SAN 4508. Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Volatile Organic Liquid 2060-AJ53 Storage Vessels; Amendments........................................................... 3265 SAN 4605. Proposed Amendments to Performance Standards and Monitoring Requirements for 2060-AJ88 Particulate Matter at Stationary Sources.............................................. 3266 SAN 3449. NESHAP: Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants.................................... 2060-AE85 [[Page 38165]] 3267 SAN 3825. NESHAP: Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products (Surface Coating)............ 2060-AG56 3268 SAN 3651. NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing.................................................. 2060-AG72 3269 SAN 3906. NESHAP: Surface Coating of Metal Cans....................................... 2060-AG96 3270 SAN 3907. NESHAP: Surface Coating of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks................ 2060-AG99 3271 SAN 3924. NESHAP: Primary Magnesium Refining.......................................... 2060-AH03 3272 SAN 3968. NESHAP: Site Remediation.................................................... 2060-AH12 3273 SAN 3971. NESHAP: Organic Liquids Distribution (Non-Gasoline)......................... 2060-AH41 3274 SAN 4380. NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing Industry............................... 2060-AJ02 3275 SAN 4426. Clarification to Existing Part 63 NESHAP Delegations' Provisions............ 2060-AJ26 3276 SAN 4479. NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution Facilities--Amendment......................... 2060-AJ42 3277 SAN 4591. Benzene Waste Operations NESHAP; Amendments................................. 2060-AJ87 3278 SAN 4685. NESHAP: Chlorine Production................................................. 2060-AK38 3279 SAN 4785. NESHAP: Perchlorethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities (Completion of a Section 2060-AK64 610 Review)........................................................................... 3280 SAN 4441. Federal Plan Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste 2060-AJ28 Incineration Units Constructed On or Before November 30, 1999......................... 3281 SAN 4626. Control of Emissions from Highway Motorcycles............................... 2060-AJ90 3282 SAN 4756. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Ban on Trade of Methyl Bromide to Non- 2060-AK67 Parties to the Montreal Protocol...................................................... 3283 SAN 3556. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule Regarding a Recycling 2060-AF36 Standard Under Section 608............................................................ 3284 SAN 3560. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Refrigerant Recycling; Substitute 2060-AF37 Refrigerants.......................................................................... 3285 SAN 3673. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Section 608 Sales 2060-AG20 Restriction........................................................................... 3286 SAN 4548. Compilation of Source-Specific Alternative Methods Being Approved for Source- 2060-AJ84 Category Wide Application............................................................. 3287 SAN 4569.1. Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles; Addendum to Second 2060-AK63 Amendment to the Tier 2/Gasoline Sulfur Regulations................................... 3288 SAN 4622.1. Amendment to Marine Diesel Rule........................................... 2060-AL81 3289 SAN 4791. Revisions to Federal Operating Permits Program Fee Payment Deadlines for 2060-AL82 California Agricultural Sources....................................................... 3290 SAN 4801. Amendments to the Phase 2 Requirements for Spark-Ignition Nonroad Engines 2060-AL88 less than 19 Kilowatts................................................................ 3291 SAN 4833. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AM01 for Calendar Year 2004................................................................ 3292 SAN 4278. Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for Andersen Corporation's Facility in 2090-AA21 Bayport, Minnesota.................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3293 SAN 4054. Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low- 2060-AH63 Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste...................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3294 SAN 4403. Revision of the 40 CFR Part 194 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Compliance 2060-AJ07 Criteria.............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3295 SAN 4003. Technical Change to Dose Methodology for 40 CFR Part 190, Subpart B and 40 2060-AH90 CFR 191, Subpart A.................................................................... [[Page 38166]] 3296 SAN 4054.1. Approaches to an Integrated Framework for Management and Disposal of Low- 2060-AL78 Activity Radioactive Waste: Request for Comment....................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3297 SAN 4686. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) FY 2001 Report to Congress............... 2060-AK39 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3298 SAN 4727. Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP); Chemical Selection Approach 2070-AD59 for Initial Round of Screening........................................................ 3299 SAN 4789. Pesticide Worker Protection Rule (Section 610 Review)....................... 2070-AD66 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3300 SAN 2687. Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals.................... 2070-AC12 3301 SAN 4173. Pesticides; Data Requirements for Antimicrobials............................ 2070-AD30 3302 SAN 4728. Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP); Implementing the Screening and 2070-AD61 Testing Phase......................................................................... 3303 SAN 4170. Pesticides; Procedures for the Registration Review Program.................. 2070-AD29 3304 SAN 4216. Pesticides; Emergency Exemption Process Revisions........................... 2070-AD36 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3305 SAN 2659. Pesticide Management and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containers and 2070-AB95 Containment........................................................................... 3306 SAN 3731. WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Standard (WPS); Glove Amendment............ 2070-AC93 3307 SAN 3892. Pesticides; Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide Products.. 2070-AD14 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3308 SAN 4596. Pesticides; Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Products........ 2070-AD51 3309 SAN 4027. Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees....................................... 2070-AD23 3310 SAN 4175. Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment Program.................................... 2070-AD24 3311 SAN 4602. Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for those Based on Viral 2070-AD49 Coat Proteins......................................................................... 3312 SAN 4611. Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Derived Through 2070-AD55 Genetic Engineering From Sexually Compatible Plants................................... 3313 SAN 4612. Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for PIPs that Act by 2070-AD56 Primarily Affecting the Plant......................................................... 3314 SAN 4610. Acceptability of Research Using Human Subjects.............................. 2070-AD57 3315 SAN 4618. Revision of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions, 2020-AA44 Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations.................... [[Page 38167]] 3316 SAN 3222. Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule.............................. 2070-AC46 3317 SAN 4609. Pesticides; Exemption of Medical Devices Treated with Antimicrobial 2070-AD54 Pesticides............................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3318 SAN 4876. Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP).................... 2070-AC27 3319 SAN 4788. Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and 2070-AD65 Child-Occupied Facilities (Section 610 Review)........................................ 3320 SAN 4858. Notification of Chemical Exports Under TSCA Section 12(b)................... 2070-AJ01 3321 SAN 3557.1. Lead-Based Paint Activities; Voluntary Program for Renovation and 2070-AJ03 Remodeling............................................................................ 3322 SAN 4878. TSCA Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins........................ 2070-AJ04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3323 SAN 4635. Amendment to the Premanufacture Notification Exemptions; Revisions of 2070-AD58 Exemptions for Polymers............................................................... 3324 SAN 2563. Test Rule; Certain Chemicals on the ATSDR Priority List of Hazardous 2070-AB79 Substances............................................................................ 3325 SAN 4395. Test Rule; Multiple Substance Rule for the Testing of Developmental and 2070-AD44 Reproductive Toxicity................................................................. 3326 SAN 3301.1. TSCA Inventory Update Rule Revisions...................................... 2070-AD63 3327 SAN 1923. Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals....................................... 2070-AA58 3328 SAN 4512. Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Selected Flame Retardant Chemical 2070-AD48 Substances for Use in Residential Upholstered Furniture............................... 3329 SAN 4870. Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Pentabromodiphenylether and 2070-AJ02 Octabromodiphenylether................................................................ 3330 SAN 2150.1. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemption Request From U.S. Maritime 2070-AJ05 Administration (MARAD)................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3331 SAN 1976. Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New Chemical 2070-AA59 Substances............................................................................ 3332 SAN 3495. Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend 2070-AB27 Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders..................................................... 3333 SAN 3493. Test Rules and Enforceable Consent Agreements Under the Toxic Substances 2070-AB94 Control Act (Generic Entry)........................................................... 3334 SAN 3990. Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals........ 2070-AD16 3335 SAN 2178. TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules.................. 2070-AB08 3336 SAN 1139. TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules.................... 2070-AB11 3337 SAN 3493.1. Testing Agreement for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)....................... 2070-AJ06 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3338 SAN 3148. Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions................................. 2070-AC51 3339 SAN 3252. Lead Fishing Sinkers; Response to Citizens Petition and Proposed Ban........ 2070-AC21 3340 SAN 4376. Lead-Based Paint Activities; Training, Accreditation, and Certification Rule 2070-AC64 and Model State Plan Rule--Bridges and Structures..................................... 3341 SAN 3508. Lead; Management and Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Debris.................... 2070-AC72 [[Page 38168]] 3342 SAN 3557. Lead-Based Paint Activities; Abatement Amendments for Renovation and 2070-AC83 Remodeling............................................................................ 3343 SAN 2150. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemptions From the Prohibitions Against 2070-AB20 Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce............................... 3344 SAN 4597. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal of PCBs; Implementation Issues... 2070-AD52 3345 SAN 3487. Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).................................. 2070-AC76 3346 SAN 3882. Test Rule; Certain Metals................................................... 2070-AD10 3347 SAN 4174. Testing Agreement for Certain Oxygenated Fuel Additives..................... 2070-AD28 3348 SAN 3528. Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs)........... 2070-AC37 3349 SAN 4176. Voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program........... 2070-AD25 3350 SAN 4598. TSCA Policy Statement on Oversight of Transgenic Organisms (Including 2070-AD53 Plants)............................................................................... 3351 SAN 4777. Lead; Amendments to Requirements for Disclosure of Known Lead-Based Paint or 2070-AD64 Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Target Housing............................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3352 SAN 4172. Lead; Notification Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities 2070-AD31 and Training.......................................................................... 3353 SAN 4425. Test Rule; In Vitro Dermal Absorption Rate Testing of Certain Chemicals of 2070-AD42 Interest to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration......................... 3354 SAN No. 3118 TSCA Section 8(e) Policy; Notice of Clarification........................ 2070-AC80 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3355 SAN 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................................................................ 3356 SAN 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........................................................................... 3357 SAN 4896. Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Burden Reduction Rule.................... 2025-AA14 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3358 SAN 3994. Response to a Petition Requesting Deletion of Phosmet From the Extremely 2050-AE42 Hazardous Substances (EHS) List....................................................... 3359 SAN 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................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3360 SAN 3215. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Amendments and 2050-AE17 Streamlining Rule..................................................................... 3361 SAN 4015. TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original TRI List........................... 2025-AA03 3362 SAN 2425. TRI; Responses to Petitions Received To Add or Delete or Modify Chemical 2025-AA00 Listings on the Toxic Release Inventory............................................... 3363 SAN 4265. TRI; Revisions to the Otherwise Use Activity Exemptions and the Coal 2025-AA06 Extraction Activities Exemption....................................................... 3364 SAN 2847. TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information Requirements...................... 2025-AA09 [[Page 38169]] 3365 SAN 4616. Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal 2025-AA11 Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation..................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3366 SAN 4781. Trade Secrecy Claims for Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know 2050-AF10 Information; and Trade Secret Disclosures to Health Professionals; Amendment.......... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3367 SAN 4898. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase III: Decharacterized Wastewaters, Carbamate 2050-AG17 Wastes, and Spent Potliners (Section 610 Review)...................................... 3368 SAN 4897. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase II: Universal Treatment Standards, and 2050-AG19 Treatment Standards for Organic Toxicity Characteristic Wastes and Newly Listed Wastes (Section 610 Review).................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3369 SAN 4230. Revisions to Solid Waste Landfill Criteria--Leachate Recirculation on 2050-AE67 Alternative Liners.................................................................... 3370 SAN 4606. Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste for Recovery Within 2050-AE93 the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development............................. 3371 SAN 2647. RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision).......................... 2050-AC71 3372 SAN 4743. Land Disposal Restrictions: Determination of Equivalent Treatment for 2050-AF12 Macroencapsulation of Radioactive Lead Solids; Definition of Macroencapsulation....... 3373 SAN 4828. RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members............................... 2090-AA34 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3374 SAN 4028. Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Facilities.......... 2050-AE44 3375 SAN 3545. Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products 2050-AE23 Containing Recovered Materials........................................................ 3376 SAN 3989. Methods Innovation Rule..................................................... 2050-AE41 3377 SAN 3147. Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation......................................... 2050-AE21 3378 SAN 4084. Office of Solid Waste Burden Reduction Initiative........................... 2050-AE50 3379 SAN 3066. Listing Determination and LDR for Wastes Generated During the Manufacture of 2050-AD80 Azo, Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane Dyes and Pigments.............................. 3380 SAN 4092. Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) and Mercury-Containing Equipment: 2050-AE52 Changes to Hazardous Waste Regulations................................................ 3381 SAN 4501. Revision of Wastewater Treatment Exemptions for Hazardous Waste Mixtures.... 2050-AE84 3382 SAN 3333. NESHAPS: Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste 2050-AE01 Combustors............................................................................ 3383 SAN 4439. Project XL -- Ortho-McNeil Pilot Project Allowing On-Site Treatment of Low- 2090-AA14 Level Mixed Wastes Without RCRA Permit................................................ [[Page 38170]] 3384 SAN 4565. Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for the IBM Semiconductor Manufacturing 2090-AA29 Facility in Hopewell Junction, New York............................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3385 SAN 3856. Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)........................................ 2050-AE34 3386 SAN 4470. Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by 2050-AE81 Commercial Electric Power Producers................................................... 3387 SAN 4469. Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes--Non-Power Producers 2050-AE83 and Minefilling....................................................................... 3388 SAN 4411. Regulation of Hazardous Oil-bearing Secondary Materials from Petroleum 2050-AE78 Refining Industry and other Hazardous Secondary Materials Processed in a Gasification System to Produce Synthesis Gas-Final Rule............................................ 3389 SAN 4735. RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative, Phase 2................................... 2050-AF01 3390 SAN 4701. E-Cycling Pilot Project for Region 3 States (ECOS); Streamlining RCRA 2003-AA00 Regulations to Encourage Reuse, Recycling, and Recovery of Electronic Equipment....... 3391 SAN 3189. Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic Rule 2050-AD69 to Petroleum Contaminated Media and Debris from Underground Storage Tanks............. 3392 SAN 4091. Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated Industrial 2050-AE51 Wipes................................................................................. 3393 SAN 4651. Increase Metals Reclamation from F006 Waste Streams......................... 2050-AE97 3394 SAN 4670. Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste.................................. 2050-AE98 3395 SAN 4778. Revisions of the Lead-Acid Battery Export Notification and Consent 2050-AF06 Requirements.......................................................................... 3396 SAN 4834. Regulatory Amendments to the F019 Hazardous Waste Listing To Exclude the 2050-AG15 Wastewater Treatment Sludges From the Chemical Conversion Coating Process (Zinc Phosphating) of Automobile Bodies of Aluminum......................................... 3397 SAN 4920. Streamlining Laboratory Waste Management in Academic and Research 2050-AG18 Laboratories.......................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3398 SAN 4588. Research, Development, and Demonstration Permits for Municipal Solid Waste 2050-AE92 Landfill.............................................................................. 3399 SAN 4534. Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for Anne Arundel County Millersville 2090-AA25 Landfill, Severn, Maryland............................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3400 SAN 2634. Revisions to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule. 2050-AG16 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3401 SAN 3439. National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed 2050-AD75 and Final Rules....................................................................... 3402 SAN 4739. Standards and Practices for Conducting All Appropriate Inquiries............ 2050-AF04 3403 SAN 4177. Revise 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart O: Cooperative Agreements and Superfund State 2050-AE62 Contracts for Superfund Response Actions.............................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 38171]] COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3404 SAN 3423. Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates and Carbamate-Related 2050-AE12 Hazardous Waste Streams; Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Process Waste (K178).................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3405 SAN 4201. Criteria for the Designation of Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA Section 2050-AE63 102(a)................................................................................ 3406 SAN 4736. Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NOx.......... 2050-AF02 3407 SAN 4737. Correction of Errors and Adjustment of CERCLA Reportable Quantities......... 2050-AF03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3408 SAN 4344. Water Quality Standards for Indian Country Waters........................... 2040-AD46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3409 SAN 4526. Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency 2050-AE87 Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing Requirements................................. 3410 SAN 4357. Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces--Phase 2040-AD39 II.................................................................................... 3411 SAN 4543. Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact from Cooling Water Intake Structures 2040-AD70 at Existing Facilities Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, Phase 3........... 3412 SAN 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............................................. 3413 SAN 4690. Policy Regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit 2040-AD87 Requirements for Municipal Wastewater Treatment During Wet Weather Conditions......... 3414 SAN 4852. Water Quality Standards for Pathogens and Pathogen Indicators for Coastal 2040-AE63 Recreation Waters..................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3415 SAN 4280. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development 2040-AD42 Industry.............................................................................. 3416 SAN 4406. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Concentrated Aquatic Animal 2040-AD55 Production Industry................................................................... 3417 SAN 4407. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point 2040-AD56 Source Category (Revisions)........................................................... 3418 SAN 4766. Effluent Guidelines Program Plan for 2004/2005.............................. 2040-AD92 3419 SAN 4378. Test Procedures: Revisions to Method Detection and Quantitation for the 2040-AD53 Clean Water Act....................................................................... 3420 SAN 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...................... 3421 SAN 4474. Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact From Cooling Water Intake Structures 2040-AD62 at Existing Facilities Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, Phase 2........... 3422 SAN 3663. Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New 2040-AC58 Sources of Pollution.................................................................. 3423 SAN 3288. Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment........................ 2040-AC14 3424 SAN 4822. Effluent Guidelines and Standards: Recodification of Various Effluent 2040-AE61 Guidelines............................................................................ 3425 SAN 3925. Uniform National Discharge Standards for Armed Forces Vessels--Phase II..... 2040-AE64 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 38172]] CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3426 SAN 4370. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point 2040-AD49 Source Category, Dissolving Kraft and Dissolving Sulfite Subcategories (Phase III).... 3427 SAN 3702. Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water Act.. 2040-AC75 3428 SAN 3714. Test Procedures: Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures Approved 2040-AC92 for Clean Water Act Compliance Monitoring............................................. 3429 SAN 3713. Test Procedures: Performance-Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures and 2040-AC93 Guidance for Clean Water Act Test Procedures.......................................... 3430 SAN 4049. Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted 2040-AD09 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under the Clean Water Act............................ 3431 SAN 3786. NPDES Streamlining Rule -- Round III........................................ 2040-AC84 3432 SAN 4623. Watershed Rule: Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program Revisions........... 2040-AD82 3433 SAN 4493. Clean Water State Revolving Fund Regulation Revisions Re: Use as Matching 2040-AD68 Funds................................................................................. 3434 SAN 4746. Regulations for Gray and Black Water Discharges From Cruise Ships Operating 2040-AD89 in Certain Alaskan Waters............................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3435 SAN 4776. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment Point 2040-AD95 Source Category (Revision)............................................................ 3436 SAN 4264. Water Quality Standards for Alabama--Phase II............................... 2040-AD35 3437 SAN 3488. Round 2 Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge.................. 2040-AC25 3438 SAN 4624. Modification to Competitive Process Used by EPA for Wetland Program 2040-AD83 Development Grants.................................................................... 3439 SAN 4792. Sewage Sludge Round I (Completion of a Section 610 Review).................. 2040-AD96 3440 SAN 4803. Sludge: Agency Response to the National Research Council Report on Biosolids 2040-AE59 Applied to Land and the Results of EPA's Review of Existing Sewage Sludge Regulations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3441 SAN 3238. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Aldicarb....................... 2040-AC13 3442 SAN 4770. Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems 2040-AD93 Revisions............................................................................. 3443 SAN 4826. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Analytical Method for Uranium.. 2040-AE62 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3444 SAN 2340. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Rule............... 2040-AA97 3445 SAN 4795. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Minor Corrections and 2040-AE58 Clarification to Drinking Water Regulations........................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3446 SAN 2281. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon.......................... 2040-AA94 3447 SAN 4341. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface 2040-AD37 Water Treatment Rule.................................................................. 3448 SAN 4342. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts 2040-AD38 Rule.................................................................................. [[Page 38173]] 3449 SAN 4404. National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWR): Methyl Tertiary Butyl 2040-AD54 Ether (MTBE) and Technical Corrections to the NSDWR................................... 3450 SAN 4775. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total Coliform 2040-AD94 Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Additional Distribution System Requirements 3451 SAN 4745. Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3................................. 2040-AD99 3452 SAN 4236. Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs..................... 2040-AD40 3453 SAN 4821. Drinking Water: Regulatory Determinations Regarding Contaminants on the 2040-AE60 Second Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List...................................... 3454 SAN 4703. Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 2................................. 2060-AD86 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3455 SAN 4769. National Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations: Approval of 2040-AD90 Additional Method for the Detection of Coliforms and E. Coli. in Drinking Water....... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHORE PROTECTION ACT (SPA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3456 SAN 2820. Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations........................... 2040-AB85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage General _______________________________________________________________________ 3040. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Direct Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 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: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3041. PROPOSED REVISION TO EPA'S IMPLEMENTING NEPA REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 6 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed revision is necessary to clarify and update EPA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation. The revision would clarify Agency responsibilities for: Congressionally funded special appropriation projects and EPA-funded grant programs. The revision would clarify public involvement procedures and organization responsibilities. The proposal would revise the list of actions which are categorically excluded from analyses. The revision is also needed to incorporate a number ofExecutive orders and other cross-cutting requirements into the NEPA process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/05 Final Action 02/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4292. [[Page 38174]] Agency Contact: Katherine Biggs, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-7144 Fax: 202 564-0070 Email: biggs.katherine@epamail.epa.gov Joseph Montgomery, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-7157 Fax: 202-564-0072 Email: montgomery.joseph@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3042. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS (REVISED) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a CFR Citation: 40 CFR 16 (Revised) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposed to revise the Privacy Act regulation to exempt new systems and systems currently claiming to be exempt from the Act. Other revisions are generally minor and include revising the access provision so that a copy of a record can be obtained without a personal inspection; changing the time limit for appeals of denials from 10 days to 30 days; changing the process for accessing Privacy Act records and contesting Privacy Act records from the system manager to the Freedom of Information Office; and referring appeals from denials of system of records maintained by the Office of Inspector General to that office for decision. The proposed rule does not have implications on small businesses nor state/local/tribal government. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN 4693. Agency Contact: Judy Hutt, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2822T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-1668 Fax: 202 566-1639 Email: hutt.judy@epamail.epa.gov Deborah Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2822T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-1659 Fax: 202 566-1648 Email: williams.deborah@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3043. REVISION TO EPAAR 1552.211-73, LEVEL OF EFFORT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 ``Sec 205(c)''; ``63 Stat 390 as amended'' CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise EPAAR 1552.211-73, Level of Effort, to define more concisely the services being acquired, and to more accurately reflect the relationship between services provided and fee payments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4191. Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4369 Fax: 202 565-2551 Email: wyborski.larry@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3044. 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 07/00/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 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: humphries.daniel@epamail.epa.gov Cal McWhirter, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4379 Fax: 202 565-2552 Email: mcwhirter.cal@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3045. CONTINUATION OF IMPLEMENTING THE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined [[Page 38175]] CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA's Office of Acquisition Management conducted an internal assessment of its organization and determined that in some situations there were too many levels of review required prior to making contract awards and other contract-related decisions. Consequently, steps were taken to revise internal policies to eliminate certain higher level reviews and give authority and responsibility for making decisions relating to contract actions to the qualified individuals most familiar with the contracting action. This rule is being issued as a direct final rule because the changes being made are not considered controversial and adverse comments are not expected. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4742. Agency Contact: Jill Robbins, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-1981 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: robbins.jill@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3046. ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE BACKGROUND CHECKS PERFORMED BY EPA AND CONTRACTORS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; Sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390, as amended; 40 USC 486 (c); 41 USC 418 (b) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1511; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register, Jan. 22, 2003, and required contractors to perform background checks and make suitability determinations before contractors can perform services on site. On Feb. 10, 2003, EPA transmitted an information collection request (ICR) to OMB. On May 13, 2003, OMB disapproved the ICR and the proposed rule, citing concerns regarding contractors performing suitability determinations which OMB considers to be an inherently governmental function. Since that time, EPA staff have been in discussions with OMB, and we are currently developing different options to address the issue of background checks for contractors. The current proposed rule is expected to be replaced with a revised proposed rule in FY 2004. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4814. Agency Contact: Judy Davis, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4310 Email: davis.judy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA85 _______________________________________________________________________ 3047. CONTRACT BUNDLING REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 41 USC 418 (b); Sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390, as amended CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1519; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In March of 2003, the President called on the Office of Management and Budget to prepare a strategy for unbundling federal contracts. Federal contracting opportunities for Small Businesses have been dramatically reduced because of contract bundling. Contract bundling occurs when two or more procurement requirements for goods or services previously provided or performed under separate, smaller contracts is consolidated into a solicitation of offers for a single contract that is unlikely to be suitable for award to a small business concern. OMB's plan will require all agencies to uniformly review requirements prior to contract bundling. In addition, the plan will require contract bundling reviews for task and delivery orders under multiple award contract vehicles. Senior agency management will be held accountable for eliminating unnecessary contract bundling and mitigating the effects of necessary and justified contract bundling. In acquisitions where contract bundling is determined tobe necessary and justified, actions will be taken to mitigate the effects by increasing subcontracting opportunities for small business. EPA's Office of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization and OAM will be working closely to eliminate unnecessary contract bundling and mitigating the effects of necessary contract bundling. Additional agency guidance and training will be forthcoming. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4812. Agency Contact: Patrick Murphy, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4382 Email: murphy.patrick@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA86 _______________________________________________________________________ 3048. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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 [[Page 38176]] 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 12/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN 4904. Agency Contact: Linda Clement, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4356 Fax: 202 565-2552 Email: clement.linda@epamail.epa.gov Harry Lewis, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 7407, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-8642 Email: lewis.harry@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3049. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] AWARD TERM CONTRACTING Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 41 USC 418(b; 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as amended CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1516 and 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 09/00/04 Final Action 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4903. Agency Contact: Ed Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4376 Email: chambers.ed@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 3050. WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT (WIPP) FY 2002 REPORT TO CONGRESS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: PL 102-579 sec 23(a)(2) CFR Citation: 00 CFR NYD Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Report to Congress is required by Section 23(a)(2) of the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act, which requires EPA to submit an annual report to Congress ``on the status of and resources required for the fulfillment of the Administrator's responsibilities under the Act'' regarding the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). This report summarizes the activities and progress EPA has made in fulfilling its responsibilities under the Act and outlines the resources required for the Agency to meet its commitments. The WIPP is an underground repository for the permanent disposal of radioactive waste generated as by-products from nuclear weapons production. It was constructed by the Department of Energy (DOE) and is located near Carlsbad, New Mexico. In 1998, EPA certified that the WIPP complies with EPA's radioactive waste disposal standards at subpart B and C of 40 CFR 191 and EPA's WIPP compliance criteria at 40 CFR 194, and thus is safe to contain radioactive waste. Since that time, the DOE has begun emplacing waste in the WIPP. The waste is stored approximately 2,100 feet underground in excavated, natural salt formations. EPA also has responsibility for assuring continual compliance with EPA's radioactive waste disposal standards. EPA continues to have an oversight role at the WIPP to ensure that it continues to protect human health and the environment. This Report summarizes EPA's activities past and present. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Report to Congress 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4761. Agency Contact: Ray Lee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4625 Fax: 202 343-2305 Email: lee.ray@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3051. PERSISTENT, BIOACCUMULATIVE, AND TOXIC (PBT) POLLUTANTS STRATEGY Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As described in the Agency's 1998 PBT Strategy, EPA is developing and implementing National Action Plans for certain priority PBT pollutants. These pollutants pose risks because they are toxic, persist in ecosystems, and accumulate in fish and up the food chain. The PBT challenges remaining stem from the pollutants' ability to travel long distances, to transfer rather easily among air, water, and land, and to linger for generations. EPA is forging a new approach to reduce risks from and exposures to priority PBT pollutants through increased coordination among EPA national and regional programs. This approach also requires the significant involvement of stakeholders, including international, state, local, and tribal organizations, the regulated community, environmental groups, and private citizens. EPA is initially focusing action on 12 substances either individually or as categories and two major cross-cutting issues (monitoring and outreach/ risk communication). The action plans will use the full range of tools to prevent and reduce releases of these substances. These tools include international, voluntary, outreach, programmatic, remedial, compliance monitoring and assistance, enforcement, research, and regulatory tools. EPA will integrate and sequence actions within and across action plans, and will seek to leverage these actions on international and industry- sector bases. Beyond these first 12 substances EPA will identify additional PBTs for [[Page 38177]] development of National Action Plans. Although these Plans are not regulatory actions, EPA has included them in the Regulatory Agenda to inform the public and regulated community because the Action Plans may discuss regulatory alternatives for consideration. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice: Draft for Mercury 11/17/98 63 FR 63926 Notice: PBT Strategy 11/17/98 63 FR 63926 Notice: Draft for Great Lakes 11/01/99 64 FR 58841 Notice: Draft for Alkyl-lead 08/25/00 65 FR 51823 Notice: Draft for OCS 08/25/00 65 FR 51825 Notice: Draft for Alkyl-lead Reopened 10/25/00 65 FR 63861 Notice: Draft for Level 1 Pesticides 11/01/00 65 FR 65314 Notice: Draft for HCB 12/08/00 65 FR 77026 Notice: Final for Alkyl-lead 07/23/02 67 FR 48177 Notice: Draft for B(a)P 12/00/04 Notice: Final for HCB 12/00/04 Notice: Final for OCS 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4463. Agency Contact: Tom--HQ Murray, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7409M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-8810 Fax: 202 564-8901 Email: murray.tom-hq@epamail.epa.gov Paul Matthai, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7409M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-8839 Fax: 202 564-8899 Email: matthai.paul@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3052. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE NASA WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES III-VI) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 33 USC 2701 to 2761; 42 USC 300(f) to 300(j)-26; 42 USC 6901 to 6992(k) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a Final Project Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, Mexico that would modify the reporting requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The rule will allow the facility to submit regulatory reports and permit information electronically rather than on paper to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Solid Waste Bureau, Hazardous Waste Bureau, Groundwater Bureau, and Air Quality Bureau. Doing so will significantly reduce its regulatory reporting costs and enhance the State's ability to analyze and manage the facility's regulatory and permit information. The electronic reporting involves six phases that will transition NASA from submitting data on a CD-ROM to utilizing the Internet to transmit data to NMED. This rule covers Phases III-VI of the project, the previous NASA White Sands Test Facility Final Rule covered Phases I-II. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN 4836. Agency Contact: Adam Levitan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-1466 Fax: 202 566-2210 Email: levitan.adam@epamail.epa.gov Donna Perla, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1802, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-2177 Fax: 202 566-2200 Email: perla.donna@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA35 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage General _______________________________________________________________________ 3053. IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RESEARCH SCIENTISTS UNDER 42 USC Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed regulation will implement the Agency's authority under 42 USC 6A.I.61 section 209(f) and 209(g) to appoint research scientists and to take related personnel actions. Under 42 USC, the Agency has authority to make appointments of research scientists and to take related personnel actions including determining qualifications, method of recruitment, selection, duration of appointment and pay. The Agency's authority under 42 USC is separate from and not limited by 5 USC. The authority granted to the Agency under 42 USC derives from one of the foundation documents of the Agency: Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4747. Agency Contact: John O'Brien, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3620M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7876 Fax: 202 564-2904 Email: obrien.johnt@epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA83 [[Page 38178]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3054. CROSS-MEDIA ELECTRONIC REPORTING (ER) AND RECORDKEEPING RULE (CROMERRR) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 104-13; PL 105-277 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 3 (New); 40 CFR 9 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As proposed, the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting (ER) and Recordkeeping Rule (CROMERRR) was intended to provide a uniform legal framework for paperless electronic reporting and recordkeeping, including electronic signature/certification, across EPA's environmental compliance programs. Based on public comment, however, EPA now plans to focus on finalizing the electronic reporting components of the proposed CROMERRR, and to defer further action on the electronic recordkeeping components until a later time. Under current plans, the final electronic reporting (ER) rule will address electronic reporting by companies regulated under all of EPA's programs: air, water, pesticides, toxic substances, wastes, and emergency response. The final rule will remove existing regulatory obstacles to electronic reporting, and it would set requirements for companies choosing to report electronically. In addition, the rule would set the conditions for allowing electronic reporting under State, tribal or local environmental programs that operate under EPA authorization. The final ER rule is intended to make electronic reporting as simple, efficient, and cost-effective as possible for regulated companies, while ensuring that a transition from paper to electronic reporting does not compromise EPA's compliance and enforcement programs. Consequently, the Agency's strategy is to impose as few specific requirements as possible, and to keep those requirements neutral with respect to technology, so the rule will pose no obstacles to adopting new technologies as they emerge. To ensure that authorized programs at the State, tribal, and local levels meet EPA's electronic reporting goals, the final ER rule would specify a set of criteria that these program's must satisfy as they initiate electronic reporting. In response to public comments, EPA is also planning to include provisions for a streamlined process for EPA to review and approve authorized program revisions or modifications to allow electronic reporting. EPA is required by the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA) of 1998 to make the option of electronic reporting and recordkeeping available, where practicable, to its regulated community by October 2003. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/31/01 66 FR 46162 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4270. Formerly listed as RIN 2020-AA41. Agency Contact: Evi Huffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2136 (WSM Room 445D WT), Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-1697 Fax: 202 260-9322 Email: huffer.evi@epamail.epa.gov David Schwarz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2823T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-1704 Fax: 202 566-1684 Email: schwarz.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3055. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS PERFORMING SERVICES ONSITE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 6, 2002. Final, Statutory, December 5, 2002. Abstract: Executive Orders 10450 and 12968 require that all persons entering Federal service, including contract employees, be investigated for suitability. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to add a clause requiring contractors (and subcontractors) to perform background checks and make suitability determinations for contractor (and subcontractor) employees performing services on or within Federally-owned or leased space and facilities, commercial space primarily occupied by Federal employees, and Superfund, Oil Pollution Act, and Stafford Act sites. The clause will require contractors (and subcontractors) to perform background checks and make suitability determinations on their employees before the employees can perform on-site contract services for the EPA. Contracting Officers will be allowed to waive the requirements of the clause on a case-by-case basis. The process contemplated by the clause will allow EPA to mitigate any actual or potential threat to the public health, welfare and the environment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/22/03 68 FR 2988 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4733. Agency Contact: Paul Schaffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4366 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: schaffer.paul@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3056. MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO EPAAR CLAUSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; Sec (c), 63 Stat. 390, as amended; 40 USC 486 (c); 41 USC 418(b) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1515; 48 CFR 1535; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule includes administrative changes to various EPAAR clauses, such as address changes and points of contact. Nothing substantive will be affected. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/00/04 NPRM 07/00/04 [[Page 38179]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4813. Agency Contact: Dan Humphries, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4377 Email: humphries.daniel@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3057. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements three technical amendments to the Common Rule which governs the conduct of human studies in several agencies. The agencies listed in this document are individually amending the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, which was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 1991, to change all references to the Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR) to the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP); revise the footnote found at the end of section 101(i) by deleting references to research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in vitro fertilization and subpart B of 45 CFR part 46; and update the Control Number for the approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the information collection requirements of this Federal Policy. HHS is the lead Agency in developing the language for this rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN 4925. Agency Contact: Dennis Utterback, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, 8104R, Washington DC, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-6638 Fax: 202 565-2911 Email: utterback.dennis@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2080-AA11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3058. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR NASA WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY ELECTRONIC REPORTING IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES I AND 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 requirementsunder 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 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN 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: heinemann.kristina@epamail.epa.gov Gerald Filbin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-2182 Fax: 202 566-2220 Email: filbin.gerald@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA27 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions General _______________________________________________________________________ 3059. 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 ``sec 1001''; 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 [[Page 38180]] 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 takereasonable 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 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 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: patrick.kimberly@.epa.gov David Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1230A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-4444 Fax: 202 501-0756 Email: sutton.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA39 _______________________________________________________________________ 3060. 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 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. NOTE: EPA has examined its CBI regulations and decided to withdraw from taking further actions on revising the CBI regulations--40 CFR part 2, subpart B. However, consideration for eliminating special treatment of substantiations is still pending court ruling. 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 3240. Agency Contact: Doreen Sterling, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-1642 Fax: 202 566-1639 Email: sterling.doreen@epamail.epa.gov Joe Sierra, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2822T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-1683 Fax: 202 566-1639 Email: sierra.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3061. GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency will use these guidelines to evaluate suspect carcinogens in line with the policies and procedures established in the statutes administered by the EPA. These guidelines revise and replace EPA Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment published at 51 FR 33992, September 24, 1986. These guidelines provide EPA staff and decisionmakers with the directions and perspectives necessary to develop and use risk assessments. The guidelines also provide the general public with basic information about the Agency's approaches to risk assessment. To develop guidelines the Agency must find a balance between consistency and innovation. Consistent risk assessments provide consistent bases to support regulatory decision-making. On the other hand, innovation is necessary so the Agency will base its decisions on current scientific thinking. In balancing these and other science policies, the Agency relies on input from the general scientific community through established scientific peer review processes. The guidelines incorporate basic principles and science policies based on evaluation of the currently available information. The revisions place increased emphasis on the role of carcinogenic mechanisms in risk assessment and clearer explication of underlying assumptions in risk assessment. These guidelines will have minimal to no impact on small businesses or State, local, and tribal governments. [[Page 38181]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Reproposed Guidelines 04/23/96 61 FR 17960 Implementation Policy 06/25/96 61 FR 32799 Final Guidelines To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3671. Agency Contact: William Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, 8103, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-3358 Email: wood.bill@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2080-AA06 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions General _______________________________________________________________________ 3062. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ENFORCEMENT DATA CONCERNING SMALL ENTITIES Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Report to Congress 01/20/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gerard Kraus Phone: 202-564-6047 Fax: 202 564-0017 Email: kraus.gerard@epamail.epa.gov Deborah Thomas Phone: 202-564-5041 Fax: 202 564-0037 Email: thomas.deborah@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3063. REGULATORY INCENTIVES FOR THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE TRACK PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 262 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/22/04 69 FR 21737 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Robert Sachs Phone: 202-566-2884 Fax: 202-566-0966 Email: sachs.robert@.epa.gov David Guest Phone: 202-566-2872 Fax: 202 566-2985 Email: guest.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA13 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3064. REVISIONS TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF CERTAIN MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.6(c)(1); 40 CFR 71.6(c)(1) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The final rule for this action was published on January 22, 2004 (69 FR 3202). The purpose of the final rule was to clarify the regulatory language and EPA interpretation of the ``umbrella monitoring'' rules [(40 CFR 70.6(c)(1) and 71.6(c)(1)] of the State and federal operating permits program rules under title V of the Clean Air Act (Act). The final rule declines to adopt the changes to the regulatory text of the monitoring rules that were proposed on September 17, 2002 (67 FR 58561) and it announces a different interpretation of the umbrella monitoring rules from that set forth in the preamble to that proposal. Under the final rule, the umbrella monitoring rules do not provide a basis for adding monitoring to title V permits independent of 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 compliance assurance monitoring(CAM) rule where it applies, and such monitoring as may be required under the periodic monitoring rules [40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)(B) and 71.6(a)(3)(i)(B)]. Accordingly, EPA interprets the umbrella monitoring rules to require that title V permits contain monitoring required under applicable requirements, including monitoring required under the CAM rule where it applies, and such monitoring as may be required under the periodic monitoring rules. Together, such monitoring will constitute monitoringsufficient to assure compliance as required by the Act. In the final rule, EPA also announded plans for three additional steps. One step will involve encouraging States to improve monitoring requirements in certain SIP rules through guidance to be developed in connection with a separate rulemaking concerning the implementation of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter to be published in the near term. Another step involves publication of an advance ce of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in the near term to ask for comments on inadequate monitoring in applicable requirements (in addition to any monitoring addressed in the fine particulate guidance and rulemaking) and on appropriate methods for upgrading such monitoring. Finally, EPA expects to conduct a separate notice and comment rulemaking to address what types of existing monitoring are ``periodic'' under the periodic monitoring rules, and when [[Page 38182]] the periodic monitoring rules apply, what types of monitoring satisfy the monitoring criteria contained in the periodic monitoring rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/17/02 67 FR 58561 Interim Final Action 09/17/02 67 FR 58529 Final Action 01/22/04 69 FR 3202 ANPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4699. Agency Contact: Jeff Herring, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3195 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: herring.jeff@epamail.epa.gov Steve Hitte, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304- 04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0886 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: hitte.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3065. REVISION TO POLICY ON CONTROL OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is considering the proposal of revisions to its policy on control of volatile organic compounds (VOC), including the use of photochemical reactivity in controlling VOCs. As a first step, an ANPRM will be issued soliciting public comment on various policy options. Subsequent steps could range from taking no further action to publishing a policy statement in the Federal Register. The ANPRM is to announce that EPA is considering revision of its VOC policy which appeared in the July 8, 1977 ederal Register (42 FR 35314) under the title ``Recommended Policy on Control of Volatile Organic Compounds.'' That policy statement gave a broad description about how EPA would approach VOC control. This policy also said that we would be exempting certain organic compounds from control in volatile organic compound regulations (to meet ozone ambient air quality limits) due to these compounds having very low ozone forming potential. A list of exempt compounds was later codified in the definition of VOC at 40 CFR 51.100(s) which was adopted on February 3, 1992 (57 FR 3941) for use in State Implementation Plans. The ANPRM will ask for public comments on various approaches EPA may use in the future to take photochemical reactivity into account in controlling VOCs. The ANPRM could lead to a policy statement, such as the 1977 policy statement, which would give a broad outline of the new approach EPA would take in the future. This would not be a rulemaking, but the revised policy could lead to new rules being adopted still further in the future. (Any such rules would be separately noticed in the Regulatory Agenda.) For example, the ANPRM could eventually lead to a revision of the definition of VOC at 40 CFR 51.100(s). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN 4759. Agency Contact: William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5245 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: johnson.williaml@epamail.epa.gov Terry Keating, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-1174 Fax: 202 564-5603 Email: keating.terry@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3066. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW LOCOMOTIVES AND NEW MARINE DIESEL ENGINES LESS THAN 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522 to 7621 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 92 and 94 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will set an additional tier of more stringent exhaust emission standards for new locomotives and new marine compression-ignition engines below 30 liters per cylinder. These new standards are expected to reflect the emission reductions achievable through the application of advanced emission control technologies, including high-efficiency catalytic exhaust emission control devices, and the availability and use of low sulfur diesel fuel. The standards build on our existing locomotive andmarine diesel engine emission control programs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/00/04 NPRM 07/00/05 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN 4871. Agency Contact: Jean--Marie Revelt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6401A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4822 Email: revelt.jean-marie@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM06 _______________________________________________________________________ 3067. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES REGISTRATION REGULATIONS (SECTION 610 REVIEW) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 211 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 79 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On June 27, 1994 (59 FR 33042), EPA promulgated a rulemaking laying out the requirements for [[Page 38183]] registering fuel and fuel additives under section 211 of the Clean Air Act. These requirements are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 40 CFR part 79. In developing this rule, EPA performed a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis which indicated the rule could have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. EPA then used this analysis to develop the rule in a way that mitigatedsmall-entity impact to the extent possible while still fulfilling the Clean Air Act's mandates. EPA is now initiating a review of this rule under Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to determine if the rule should be continued without change, or should be amended or rescinded, to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities. EPA will consider, and solicits comments on, the following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule; (3) the complexity of the rule; (4) the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by the rule. Comments must be received by July 31, 2004. In submitting comments, please reference Docket ID number OAR-2004-0053, and follow the instructions provided in Unit G of the preamble to the Spring Regulatory Agenda. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Begin Review 06/00/04 End Review 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4922. Agency Contact: Thomas Eagles, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington DC, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-1952 Fax: 202 564-1554 Email: eagles.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM38 _______________________________________________________________________ 3068. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW NONROAD SPARK- IGNITION ENGINES AT OR BELOW 19 KILOWATTS (SECTION 610 REVIEW) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 202 et seq; Regulatory Flexibility Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On July 3, 1995 (60 FR 34582), EPA promulgated a rulemaking laying out new emission standards for new nonroad spark-ignition engines at or below 19 kilowatts under sections 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 213, 215, 216, and 301(a) of the Clean Air Act. These requirements are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 40 CFR Part 90. In developing this rule, EPA performed a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis which indicated the rule could have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. EPA then used this analysis to develop the rule in a way that mitigated small-entity impact to the extent possible while still fulfilling the Clean Air Act's mandates. EPA is now initiating a review of this rule under Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to determine if the rule should be continued without change, or should be amended or rescinded, to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities. EPA will consider, and solicits comments on, the following factors: (1) the continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule; (3) the complexity of the rule; (4) the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by the rule. Comments must be received by July 31, 2004. In submitting comments, please reference Docket ID number OAR-2004-0054, and follow the instructions provided in Unit G of the preamble to the Spring Regulatory Agenda. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Begin Review 06/00/04 End Review 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4921. Agency Contact: Thomas Eagles, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington DC, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-1952 Fax: 202 564-1554 Email: eagles.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM39 _______________________________________________________________________ 3069. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING (SECTION 610 REVIEW) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Regulatory Flexibility Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart X Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On June 23, 1995 (60 FR 32587), EPA promulgated a rulemaking laying out new National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the secondary lead smelting industry under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. These requirements are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart X. In developing this rule, EPA performed a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis which indicated the rule could have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. EPA then used this analysis to develop the rule in a way that mitigated small-entity impact to the extent possible while still fulfilling the Clean Air Act's mandates. EPA is now initiating a review of this rule under Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to determine if the rule should be continued without change, or should be amended or rescinded, to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities. EPA will consider, and solicits comments on, the following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) The nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule; (3) The complexity of the rule; (4) The extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by the rule. Comments must be received by July 31, 2004. In submitting comments, please reference Docket ID number OAR-2004-0056, and follow the [[Page 38184]] instructions provided in Unit G of the preamble to the Spring Regulatory Agenda. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Begin Review 06/00/04 End Review 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4924. Agency Contact: Thomas Eagles, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington DC, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-1952 Fax: 202 564-1554 Email: eagles.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM40 _______________________________________________________________________ 3070. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES (SECTION 610 REVIEW) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112; Regulatory Flexibility Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart CC Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On August 18, 1995 (60 FR 43244), EPA promulgated a rulemaking laying out new National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the petroleum refining industry under section 112 of the Clean Air Act. These requirements are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 40 CFR part 63 subpart CC. In developing this rule, EPA performed a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis which indicated the rule could have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. EPA then used this analysis to develop the rule in a way that mitigated small-entity impact to the extent possible while still fulfilling the Clean Air Act's mandates. EPA is now initiating a review of this rule under Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to determine if the rule should be continued without change, or should be amended or rescinded, to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities. EPA will consider, and solicits comments on, the following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) The nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule; (3) The complexity of the rule; (4) The extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by the rule. Comments must be received by July 31, 2004. In submitting comments, please reference Docket ID number OAR-2004-0055, and follow the instructions provided in Unit G of the preamble to the Spring Regulatory Agenda. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Begin Review 06/00/04 End Review 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4923. Agency Contact: Thomas Eagles, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington DC, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-1952 Fax: 202 564-1554 Email: eagles.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM41 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3071. REVIEW NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 31, 2001, Clean Air Act requires reviews every five years. Abstract: Review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide (CO) every 5 years is mandated by the Clean Air Act. This review assesses the available scientific data about the health and environmental effects of CO and translates the science into terms that can be used in making recommendations about whether or how the standards should be changed. The last review of the CO NAAQS was completed in 1994 with a final decision that revisions were not appropriate at that time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4266. Agency Contact: Dave Mckee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5288 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: mckee.dave@epamail.epa.gov Harvey Richmond, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5271 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: richmond.harvey@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3072. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7409 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2005, -. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2005, -. Abstract: On July 18, 1997, the EPA published a final rule revising the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM) (62 FR 38652). While retaining the PM10 standard levels, new standards were added for fine particles (PM2.5) [[Page 38185]] to provide increased protection against both health and environmental effects of PM. On the same day, a Presidential Memorandum (62 FR 38421) was published that, among other things, anticipated that EPA would complete the next review of the PM NAAQS by July 2002. The EPA's plans and schedule for the next periodic review of the PM NAAQS were published on October 23, 1997 (62 FR 55201). Due to the unprecedented volume of new research, the completion of the Criteria Document has been extended. As result the overall schedule for the review of the PM NAAQS has extended beyond the original target of July 2002. As with other NAAQS reviews, a rigorous assessment of relevant scientific information will be presented in a Criteria Document (CD) prepared by EPA's National Center for Environmental Assessment. The EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards will then prepare a Staff Paper (SP) for the Administrator which will evaluate the policy implications of the key studies and scientific information contained in the CD and additional technical analyses and identify critical elements that EPA staff believe should be considered in reviewing the standards. The CD and SP will be reviewed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and the public, and both final documents will reflect the input received through these reviews. As the PM NAAQS review is completed, the Administrator's proposal to revise or reaffirm the PM NAAQS will be published with a request for public comment. Input received during the public comment period will be considered in the Administrator's final decision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Final Action 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4255. Agency Contact: Mary Ross, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5170 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: ross.mary@epamail.epa.gov Karen Martin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5274 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: martin.karen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3073. 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 procedurefor measuring VOC content of water-based coatings, thereby improving the method's precision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Final Action 03/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3649. Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-1064 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: sorrell.candace@epamail.epa.gov Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-7774 Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3074. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7671 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal [[Page 38186]] Additional Information: SAN 4070. Agency Contact: Annie Nikbakht, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Durham, NC 27701 Phone: 919-541-5246 Fax: 919-541-0824 Email: nikbakht.annie@epamail.epa.gov Dave Stonefield, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5350 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: stonefield.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3075. 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 to 63.506 (Revision); 40 CFR 63.1310 to 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 NPRM 1 03/09/99 64 FR 11559 Direct Final 2 06/08/99 64 FR 30406 NPRM 3 06/08/99 64 FR 60456 Direct Final 3 08/29/00 65 FR 52319 NPRM 4 08/29/00 65 FR 52319 Direct Final 4 10/26/00 65 FR 64161 Final 1 07/16/01 66 FR 36924 Final 2 08/06/01 66 FR 40903 NPRM 5 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3939. Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5608 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: rosensteel.bob@epa.gov Randy Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C540- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5447 Fax: 919-541-3470 Email: waite.randy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3076. NSPS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509 ``CAA 129'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2004, -. Final, Judicial, November 30, 2005, -. Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 requires the Agency to promulgate New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) for solid waste incinerators. Section 129 specifically required the Administrator to publish a schedule for regulating Other Solid Waste Incinerators (OSWI). A notice published on November 9, 2000 announced that the Administrator would promulgate OSWI standards by November 15, 2005. The notice also listed what classes of incinerators might be covered bythe OSWI standards. Standards will be set for the following pollutants: particulate matter, opacity, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, lead cadmium, mercury, and dioxins and dibenzofurans. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 11/09/00 65 FR 66850 NPRM 11/00/04 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN 3751. Agency Contact: Fred Porter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5251 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: porter.fred@epamail.epa.gov RobertJ Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3077. REVIEW OF NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 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 major and minor stationary sources of air pollution in Indian country. Pursuant to the Tribal Air Rule, eligible Indian Tribes may receive EPA authorization to develop and implement such programs. The Federal NSR permitting programs would be effective throughout Indian country and would be implemented by EPA if eligible Indian Tribes do not elect, or do not receive authorization, to manage such [[Page 38187]] programs. The proposed Federal NSR rule 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, or (4) existing major sources in nonattainment areas in Indian country undergoing minor modification. The proposed rule also would 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. 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 03/00/05 Final Action 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Additional Information: SAN 3975. Agency Contact: Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5344 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov Laura McKelvey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5497 Email: mckelvey.laura@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3078. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE IMPLEMENTATION RULE Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal governments and the private sector. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). The rule described in this paragraph -- the Implementation Rule for PM-2.5 NAAQS -- will include requirements and guidance for State and local air pollution agencies to develop and submit State implementation plans (SIPs) designed to bring the areas into attainment with the 1997 standards. These SIP-development activities include conducting technical analyses to identify effective strategies for reducing emissions contributing to PM-2.5 levels, and adopting regulations as needed in order to attain the standards. Ambient air quality monitoring for 1999-2001 shows that areas exceeding the standards are located throughout the eastern half of the U.S. and in California. Estimates show that compliance with the standards will prevent thousands of premature deaths from heart and lung disease, tens of thousands of hospital admissions and emergency room visits, and millions of absences from school and work every year. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4752. Agency Contact: Rich Damberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5592 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: damberg.rich@epamail.epa.gov Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5556 Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3079. 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 -- SOCMI Wastewater and Appendix J; 40 CFR 63 appendix 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 the synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry plant. 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 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 andproposed to add Appendix J to 40 CFR part 60. On December 9, 1998, EPA published a supplement to the proposed rule that consisted of revised definitions, alternative test procedures, and clarifications of requirements. The final rule encompasses the clarifications and revisions to Subpart YYY and Appendix J that will reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC). VOC, when emitted into the ambient air, are precursors to the formation of tropospheric ozone. A wide variety of acute and chronic respiratory health effects and welfare (agricultural, ecosystem) effects have been attributed [[Page 38188]] to concentrations of ozone commonly measured in the ambient air throughout the U.S. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM (NSPS) 09/12/94 59 FR 46780 Supp NPRM 1 10/11/95 60 FR 52889 Supp NPRM 2 12/09/98 63 FR 67988 NPRM (Appendix C Amendments) 07/00/04 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3380. Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-4516 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: kissell.mary@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3080. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 16 - SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR PREDICTIVE EMISSION MONITORING SYSTEMS IN STATIONARY SOURCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Performance Specification 16 is being proposed to provide performance criteria for predictive emission monitoring systems. Predictive systems represent a new technology that uses process information or parameters to predict pollutant emissions instead of directly measuring them. The Agency is allowing their use in recently- promulgated rules and they are being considered by a number of regulated facilities. The specification lists the requirements for acceptable systems that are met by passing tests that compare the monitoring system with standardized methods and audit gases to determine system accuracy and stability. Performance Specification 16 will primarily apply to facilities whose emissions can be predicted from process parameters such as combustion processes (including gas turbines and internal combustion engines). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN 4119. Sectors Affected: 336399 All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing; 33241 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing; 333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Unit Manufacturing Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1806A, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-1063 Fax: 202-564-7299 Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-7774 Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3081. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS: AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42 USC 7429; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.750; 40 CFR 60.751; 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(B); 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(C); 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(D); 40 CFR 60758 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the existing regulation entitled Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, subpart WWW of 40 CFR Part 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Amdmt 05/23/02 67 FR 36476 Supplemental NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4478. Sectors Affected: 562212 Solid Waste Landfill Agency Contact: Jolynn Collins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5671 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: collins.jolynn@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3082. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994, -. Abstract: The amendments will clarify the rule and ensure it reflects the EPA's intent. [[Page 38189]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Final Action 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN 4310. Agency Contact: Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-0859 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3083. 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: None 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. (Note that there is currently a separate rule under development to amend Subpart LLL to implement the settlement agreement with the APCA -- SAN 4524, RIN 2060-AJ57.) 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 HAmetals, 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 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4585. Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5605 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: barnett.keith@epamail.epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 05, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3084. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR COKE OVEN BATTERIES - RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 27, 2001, National Emission Standards for Coke Ovens - Residual Risk Standards. Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(f), standard to protect health and the environment is the statutory authority for this rulemaking. In accordance with Section 112(f)(2), EPA must promulgate residual risk standards 8 years after promulgation of emission standards. We promulgated emission standards for charging, topside leaks, and door leaks at coke ovens on October 27, 1993. This rule will further reduce coke oven emissions from charging, topside leaks, and door leaks at the affected coke plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN 4620. Sectors Affected: 331111 Iron and Steel Mills Agency Contact: Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2910 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: melton.lula@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5368 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ96 _______________________________________________________________________ 3085. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION (STAGE I) RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 14, 2002. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. The facilities covered by the 112(d) standard and under investigation in this project include both bulk gasoline terminals and pipeline breakout stations that emit or at plant sites that emit major source levels of airtoxics. Initial risk analyses have determined that there are some facilities with non-low risk. An ample margin of safety demonstration is under development. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4655. Agency Contact: Steve Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 38190]] and Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5397 Fax: 919 685-3195 Email: shedd.steve@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3086. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL PROCESS COOLING TOWERS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2002, -. Abstract: A national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for industrial process cooling towers (IPCT) was previously promulgated under Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. That standard effectively bans the use of chromium-based water treatment chemicals in IPCT used to remove heat from chemical or industrial processes. The Clean Air Act Section 112(f) requires us to assess within 8 years of promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to the public and to develop additional more stringent standards if such standards are needed to protect the public health with an ample margin of safety. This action is to examine the remaining risk from IPCT and, if warranted, to develop new risk based standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4660. Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-C439-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5289 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3087. NESHAP: PERCHLOROETHYLENE DRY CLEANING FACILITIES RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA developed technology-based emission standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. The current action, required by Section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act, is to assess residual risks and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4662. Sectors Affected: 81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin- Operated) Agency Contact: Rhea Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2940 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: jones.rhea@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK18 _______________________________________________________________________ 3088. NESHAP: WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS -- RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 7, 2003, -. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJ. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from wood- furniture manufacturing, including wood finishing, gluing, and painting. 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 12/00/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4667. Sectors Affected: 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 337211 Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2363 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3089. 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 [[Page 38191]] 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 fordoing 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 proded in the CAA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4782. Agency Contact: Scott Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-1167 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5368 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3090. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS; PROPOSED 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 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: moore.bruce@epamail.epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5396 Fax: 919 541-0072 Email: lassiter.penny@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3091. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80; 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Motor vehicles are significant contributors to national emissions of several hazardous air pollutants. These pollutants are known or suspected to have serious health or environmental impacts. Reducing emissions of these pollutants will reduce risk to public health and welfare. The Clean Air Act requires EPA to periodically revise requirements to control emissions of these pollutants from mobile sources. EPA committed to this rulemaking in the preamble of the last rulemaking on this topic, promulgated on March 29, 2001. This rule will address the need for additional requirements, beyond those associated with existing programs and other forthcoming rules, to control hazardous air pollutants (air toxics) from motor vehicles, nonroad engines and vehicles, and their fuels. Previous mobile source programs for highway and nonroad sources and fuels have already reduced air toxics significantly and will provide substantial further reductions in coming years as new standards and programs are phased in. This mobile-source air toxics rule will provide an overview of these mobile source programs and associated toxics emissions reductions. The rule will then address potential changes to gasoline fuel parameters to reduce toxics such as benzene and the potential for additional vehicle controls. We are also considering portable fuel container controls due to their significant contribution to VOC emissions overall and the potential for exposure to evaporative benzene emissions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/05 Final Action 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4748. Sectors Affected: 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 3363 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 4227 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers Agency Contact: Christopher Lieske, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734-214-4584 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: lieske.christopher@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK70 [[Page 38192]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3092. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING CRITICAL USES OF METHYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671c CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: With this action, EPA will revise the accelerated phaseout regulations that govern the production, import, export, transformation and destruction of substances that deplete the ozone layer. The amendments will incorporate exemptions permitted under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and recent changes to the Clean Air Act. Specifically, the amendments will create a process to exempt production and consumption of quantities of methyl bromide for critical and emergency uses from the 2005 phaseout of methyl bromide. Because this is an exemption, the rule will confer a benefit on affected entities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4535. Agency Contact: Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9246 Fax: 202 565-2079 Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9185 Fax: 202-565-2155 Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3093. 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 to 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. The rule also would propose specific conditions on the use of nPB as a solvent. These might include limiting thespecific applications in which it may be used to those with low emissions and requiring exposure limits consistent with industry practices. This will ensure that nPB is used in a manner that is safe and environmentally protective. OSHA does not currently regulate nPB. EPA would revise our ruling to adopt whatever OSHA requires if OSHA later regulates the use of nPB. If finalized as proposed, this rule would be consistent with most existing industry practices and would impose little or no burden on industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33284 NPRM Correction 10/02/03 68 FR 56809 NPRM for Coatings 11/00/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4599. Split from RIN 2060-AJ58. The previous ANPRM was under SAN No. 3525. Sectors Affected: 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9163 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: sheppard.margaret@epamail.epa.gov Erin Birgfeld, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9079 Fax: 202 343-2342 Email: birgfeld.erin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3094. 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 reinforces the economic incentives 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 US companies for Class I ozone-depleting substances. In accordance with the Beijing Amendments of the Montreal Protocol, this action establishes Article 5 allowances independently of total production allowances. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4697. Agency Contact: Kate Choban, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9337 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: choban.kate@epamail.epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 [[Page 38193]] Phone: 202-343-9185 Fax: 202-565-2155 Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3095. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) FOR THE BILLINGS/LAUREL, MONTANA SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AREA Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 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 5/ 2/02 and 5/22/03 we partially approved and partially 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 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4542. Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Laurie Ostrand, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 303-312-6437 Fax: 303 312-6064 Email: ostrand.laurie@epamail.epa.gov Cynthia Cody, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 303-312-6228 Fax: 303 312-6064 Email: cody.cynthia@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2008-AA00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3096. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE RECALL REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511(a)(2)(b); 42 USC 7511(a)(2)(b)(2) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action specifies requirements for enhanced I/M programs to establish a program to ensure compliance with recall notices. This is pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3262. Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4928 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: polovick.buddy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3097. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING REGULATIONS: REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 (Revision); 40 CFR 53 (Revision); 40 CFR 58 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Air pollution control authorities use air quality data to determine compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and in subsequent work to develop air pollution mitigation strategies. The data come primarily from ambient air monitoring stations run by state and local agencies, although federal, tribal, and industrial organizations also run stations. The design of the monitoring networks is regulated under 40 CFR 58. This rule was originally written in 1979 and several revisions have been made in the intervening years. Air pollution control authorities have improved their parts of the network in response to changes in air quality, advances in the understanding of the movements and health effects of air pollutants, and developments in air pollution measurement technology. EPA has also cooperated with air pollution control authorities to improve the networks, but we have not revised the applicable regulations comprehensively. The proposed revisions would remove real or perceived constraints on redeploying air monitoring stations; more accurately reflect the roles of EPA and other control authorities in designing, reviewing, and modifying networks; bring provisions related to quality assurance up to date; and recognize technological changes. The current regulations require states to develop plans to deploy air monitoring networks. States generally develop new plans only when new monitoring is needed, such as for a new NAAQS. The regulations need to be revised to reflect the roles of EPA and the state and local agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4421. Sectors Affected: 92411 Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management; 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing URL For Public Comments: oar-2004-0018 Agency Contact: Tim Hanley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-4417 Fax: 919 541-1903 Email: hanley.tim@epamail.epa.gov Michael Papp, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2408 Fax: 919 541-1903 [[Page 38194]] Email: papp.michael@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3098. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES: ALTERNATIVE LOW-SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a); 42 USC 7625- 1 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 69 and 80 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will carry out a flexibility provision for Alaska that was included in EPA's heavy-duty diesel rule, which was promulgated on January 18, 2001. That rule established more stringent national emission standards for heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines for the 2007 model year, and a technology-enabling sulfur limit of 15 ppm for highway diesel fuel beginning in 2006. In that rule, EPA recognized Alaska's unique geographical, meteorological, air quality, and economic factors and provided Alaska an opportunity to develop its own plan to transition to low-sulfur highway diesel fuel, as an alternative to the national transition program. Our goal in offering this flexibility is to transition Alaska into the low-sulfur fuel program in a manner that minimizes costs, while ensuring that the new vehicles and engines receive the low-sulfur fuel they need. As stated in the Federal Register notice for the diesel rule, if Alaska submits an alternative plan by April 1, 2002, and if EPA determines that it provides a reasonable alternative, EPA intends to initiate rulemaking and, within one year from the date of Alaska's submittal, promulgate a final rule to incorporate the alternative plan. A stakeholder process to develop options is already underway in Alaska, and the State informed EPA that it intends to submit an alternative transition plan in late 2001 or early 2002. This action will be in response to that anticipated submittal. We are also adding a related re-proposal to implement nationwide diesel fuel content standards for nonroad, locomotive and marine engines as it applies to Alaska's rural areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4570. Sectors Affected: 336112 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing Agency Contact: Richard Babst, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN-340-F, 6406-J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9473 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: babst.richard@epamail.epa.gov Mike Shields, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406- J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-9035 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: shields.mike@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3099. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT ALTERNATIVE METHOD APPROVALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Currently, stationary source regulations cite specific test methods to demonstrate compliance. If a source locates a test method which will measure the regulated pollutant(s) with similar precision and accuracy to the method cited in the regulation, and would like to use the alternative method, the source must petition the EPA (along with data documenting the applicability of the alternative) to allow the alternative method. Each of these alternative method approvals by letter may currently only be granted to a specific source. Source category-wide approvals must be published for comment in the Federal Register. Due to budgetary and time constraints, the process constrains industry trade associations from developing and submitting alternative test methods. Therefore, the purpose of this rulemaking is to modify the regulations to allow source category-wide alternative method approvals to be issued by letter. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4547. Agency Contact: Rima Howell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, EMC Building, D205-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0443 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: howell.rima@epamail.epa.gov Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-7774 Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3100. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS PARAMETER MONITORING SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 app B; 40 CFR 60 app F Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes Performance Specification 17 (PS-17), Quality Assurance (QA) Procedure 4, and amendments to Appendix F, QA Procedure 1. Performance Specification 17 and QA Procedure 4 apply to continuous parameter monitoring systems (CPMS). Many of the rules promulgated under 40 CFR part 63 require owners and operators of affected emission units to install and operate CPMS to monitor various parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and pH, associated with the operation and performance of emission control devices. However, few, if any, of those rules specify complete procedures for ensuring the quality of the data measured by CPMS. The proposed PS-17 establishes procedures and other requirements that will ensure that those CPMS are properly selected, installed, and placed [[Page 38195]] into operation. The proposed QA Procedure 4 specifies procedures that will ensure that those CPMS provide quality data on an ongoing basis. Both PS-17 and QA Procedure 4 will help to ensure compliance with emission limitations established under 40 CFR part 63. Procedure 1 of Appendix F currently addresses QA procedures for continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) that measure a single pollutant. The proposed amendments to QA Procedure 1 broadens the procedure to address the unique requirements of CEMS that are used for monitoring multiple pollutants. Because several of the regulations promulgated under 40 CFR part 63 require multiple pollutant CEMS, these amendments are needed to ensure those CEMS are operated in a manner that ensures the quality of the emission data collected. This action is not expected to have any impacts on small entities or State, local, or tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 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: Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN-341W, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2707 Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ86 _______________________________________________________________________ 3101. 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. In addition, this action proposes to modify the anti-dumping provisions to address compliance in certain situations where a refinery becomes non-operational during the annual averaging period. This action is intended to address compliance issues where a refinery does not produce sufficient ``summer'' gasoline to offset the higher emissions of ``winter'' gasoline due to the refinery becoming non-operational during the annual averaging period. 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 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4632. Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9624 Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3102. 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 [[Page 38196]] adoption of new measurement technologies by removing the need for multiple method-specific rulemakings, but to do so in a way that will not degrade the performance of the overall measurement system. The qualification criteria are designed to admit only methods that are as precise as the designated methods and can be made to accurately predict designated method measurements. 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 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4633. Sectors Affected: 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 54199 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals; 48691 Pipeline Transportation of Refined; 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Agency Contact: John Holley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9305 Fax: 202 233-9557 Email: holley.john@epamail.epa.gov Joe Sopata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9034 Fax: 202 343-2802 Email: sopata.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3103. REGULATION OF FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: EXTENSION OF CALIFORNIA ENFORCEMENT EXEMPTIONS FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE TO CALIFORNIA PHASE 3 GASOLINE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.81 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing to exempt refiners, importers, and blenders of gasoline subject to the State of California's reformulated gasoline regulations from certain enforcement provisions in the federal reformulated (RFG) regulations. Certain exemptions under the federal RFG program already apply to California Phase 2 gasoline, but additional exemptions are necessary to cover Phase 3 gasoline. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4634. Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Anne--Marie Pastorkovich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9623 Email: pastorkovich.anne-marie@epamail.epa.gov Dave Kortum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9022 Fax: 202 343-2802 Email: kortum.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK04 _______________________________________________________________________ 3104. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS FOR NEW 8-HOUR OZONE AND PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 93 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The transportation conformity rule ensures that transportation planning is consistent with a state's plans for achieving the air quality standards. These amendments to the existing transportation conformity rule are necessary as a result of the new 8- hour ozone and PM2.5 air quality standards. The main issues that will be addressed in these amendments are the regional emissions tests that apply before new SIPs are submitted and which particulate matter provisions of the rule apply to PM2.5. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/05/03 68 FR 62690 Supplemental NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN 4811. 2060-AI56 was merged into this action May 2004 Agency Contact: Meg Patulski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4842 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: patulski.meg@epamail.epa.gov Angela Spickard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 49105 Phone: 734-214-4283 Email: spickard.angela@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL73 _______________________________________________________________________ 3105. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ALLOWABLES PLANTWIDE APPLICABILITY LIMIT (PAL), AGGREGATION, AND DEBOTTLENECKING 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: These rules clarify when less than significant emissions increases from multiple activities at a single major stationary source must be considered together for the purposes of determining major new source review (NSR) applicability (aggregation). We are also changing in the way emissions from permitted emissions units upstream or downstream from those undergoing a physical change or change in the method of operation are considered when determining if a proposed project will result in a [[Page 38197]] significant emissions increase (debottlenecking). The rules also provide an allowables plantwide applicability limit (PAL) option that is based on the allowable emissions from major stationary sources. A PAL is an optional approach that provides the owners or operators of major stationary sources with the ability to manage facility-wide emissions without triggering major NSR. The added flexibility of a PAL allows sources to respond rapidly to market changes consistent with the goals of the NSR program. The regulations for aggregation and debottlenecking are intended to improve implementation of the program by articulating principles for determining major NSR applicability that were previously addressed through guidance only. The purpose of the allowables PAL rule is to encourage major stationary sources to install state-of-the-art controls in exchange for regulatory certainty and flexibility. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4793. Agency Contact: Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5344 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov Juan Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C33903, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-1084 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: santiago.juan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3106. CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE RULE; FORMERLY TITLED INTERSTATE AIR QUALITY RULE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, 72, 75, 96 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Many pollutant types and sources contribute to ambient levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone that exceed national air quality standards, and to regional haze that adversely affects visibility in federal Class I areas. Some of these pollutants may originate tens or hundreds of miles from the areas where violations of the national ambient air quality standards are detected, from sources that are outside the jurisdiction of the State that is harmed. The Clean Air Act requires that a State take steps to prevent emissions from sources located within its boundaries from interfering with a downwind State's ability to meet air quality standards, or interfering with measures to protect visibility. EPA believes it is important to address interstate transport of PM2.5 and 8-hour ozone prior to the time when State plans addressing nonattainment of the standards are completed, so that States can rely on upwind reductions when developing plans for attaining the standards. The Bush Administration has proposed Clear Skies legislation that will help reduce interstate transport of pollution from the largest emitters in the power generation sector. This mandatory program would dramatically reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and mercury by setting a national cap on emissions of each pollutant from power generators. Trading would provide sources with flexibility to reduce their emissions in most efficient and least costly way. EPA prefers to address the issue of transported pollution from power generators through Clear Skies legislation rather than rulemaking. Because enactment of legislation is inherently uncertain, in addition to promoting legislation EPA is initiating this rulemaking as a potential substitute to achieve part of what would be achieved by Clear Skies. Also, if analysis warrants, this rulemaking could supplement legislation by addressing categories of emissions sources not covered by the legislation. Further, EPA will conduct updated tranport analyses to determine whether emission reductions beyond the already-promulgated NOx SIP Call (63 FR 57355) are warranted for purposes of the 8-hour ozone standard. Under the interstate air quality rule, EPA would establish state-level emissions reduction requirements for transported pollutants, and offer compliance flexibility in the form of an emissions trading program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/30/04 69 FR 4566 Supplemental NPRM 06/00/04 Notice of Data Availability 08/00/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4794. Agency Contact: Scott Mathias, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, C539-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5310 Fax: 919-541-0237 Email: mathias.scott@epamail.epa.gov Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5556 Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL76 _______________________________________________________________________ 3107. SECTION 126 RULE: LIFTING THE 8-HOUR STAY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 75; 40 CFR 97 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 29, 2004, Statutory Final: Must be signed and sent to the Hill by 11/29/04 or the section 126 findings will be triggered on 11/30/04. Abstract: Section 126 of the CAA allows States to petition EPA for a finding that emissions from stationary sources in other States significantly contribute to nonattainment problems in the petitioning State. If EPA approves a petition, EPA would establish Federal requirements for the sources. In April 1999, EPA finalized action on 8 petitions submitted by Northeastern States for purposes of mitigating interstate transport of NOx, one of the main precursors of ground-level ozone. Subsequent court rulings caused EPA to stay the portion of the rule based on the 8-hour ozone standard. Now, the aforementioned [[Page 38198]] court challenges have been resolved, enabling EPA to lift the stay on the 8-hour portion of the rule. This action would accomplish the removal of that stay and complete EPA's action on the 8-hour petitions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4095.1. Split from RIN 2060-AH88. Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3108. 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: In response to petitions submitted by four Northeastern States, in January 2000, EPA issued the Section 126 Rule which required sources in Michigan and certain other States to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions for the purpose of reducing interstate ozone transport. EPA coordinated the Section 126 Rule with another rule known as the NOx State implementation plan (SIP) Call, which also addresses ozone transport in the eastern half of 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. The EPA has reviewed and isin the process of approving the Michigan NOx SIP. In this current action, EPA is proposing that the SIP meets the newly proposed Section 126 Rule withdrawal criteria, and therefore, EPA is proposing to withdraw the redundant Section 126 Rule for sources in Michigan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local Additional Information: SAN 4796. Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3292 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3109. LIFTING THE STAY OF THE EIGHT-HOUR PORTION OF THE FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT (NOX SIP CALL) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 theDistrict 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 tolift 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 01/00/05 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: SAN 4797. Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5665 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: king.jan@epamail.epa.gov Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3292 Fax: 919 541-0824 [[Page 38199]] Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3110. AMENDMENTS TO LEATHER FINISHING NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On February 27, 2002, EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Leather Finishing Operations industry. EPA was subsequently petitioned by two affected facilities concerning the definition of specialty leather. EPA has engaged in negotiations with these facilities concerning the definition and is issuing these technical corrections to address the concerns. The amendments to the rule will clarify the definition of specialty leather and provide a means of determining what kinds of leather meet the definition of specialty leather. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4802. Agency Contact: William Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5032 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: schrock.bill@epa.gov Andrew Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 214-665-7332 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: waite.andrew@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL89 _______________________________________________________________________ 3111. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HCFC PRODUCTION, IMPORT AND EXPORT; CORRECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Although an allowance allocation system for controlling hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) production, import, and export was established with publication of the final rule on January 21, 2003 (SAN 4120, RIN 2060-AH67), several issues associated with that system have arisen that need to be amended for clarity and consistency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4804. Agency Contact: Vera Au, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9215 Fax: 202-343-2337 Email: au.vera@epamail.epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9185 Fax: 202-565-2155 Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3112. AMENDMENTS TO THE NESHAP FOR CELLULOSE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On July 11, 2002, EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Cellulose Products Manufacturing industry. The EPA was subsequently petitioned by two affected facilities concerning several issues. The EPA has engaged in negotiations with these facilities concerning the issues and is issuing these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments clarify several definitions and provide clearer and consistent directions on complying with the standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4808. Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5032 Email: schrock.bill@epamail.epa.gov Andrew Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 214-665-7332 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: waite.andrew@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL91 _______________________________________________________________________ 3113. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: ON- BOARD DIAGNOSTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES ABOVE 14,000 POUNDS AND IN-USE, NOT-TO-EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TEST 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 [[Page 38200]] of a settlement between EPA, ARB, and Engine Manufacturers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4809. Agency Contact: Arvon Mitcham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4522 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: mitcham.arvon@epamail.epa.gov Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4288 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: pugliese.holly@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL92 _______________________________________________________________________ 3114. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: QUANTITY ALLOCATION OF METHYL BROMIDE FOR CRITICAL USE EXEMPTIONS AFTER THE PHASEOUT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 105-277, sec 764 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 allocate quantities of methyl bromide for critical use exemptions to entities within the United States based on amounts of methyl bromide authorized by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol for use after the 2005 phase-out date. This action is a deregulatory action that will reduce 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4820. Agency Contact: Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9321 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9246 Fax: 202 565-2079 Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3115. 5-YEAR REVIEW OF MACT STANDARDS FOR LARGE MWC Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 28, 2006. Abstract: Under section 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required to adopt and implement maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards for both new and existing large municipal waste combustion units (MWC). Those MACT standards have been adopted and fully implemented with all retrofits completed. Section 129(a)(5)of the CAA requires EPA to review and, if necessary, revise those standards every 5 years. This rulemaking addresses those requirements and is the first 5-year review of the MACT standards. Implementation of these MACT standards has been highly effective and has reduced dioxin/furan emissions by more than 99 percent since 1990 and mercury emissions by more than 95 percent since 1990. Similar reductions have occurred for other CAA section 129 pollutants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4829. Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5264 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: stevenson.walt@epamail.epa.gov RobertJ Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3116. ALTERNATIVE WORK PRACTICE FOR LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60, 61, and 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend existing regulations controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) under the Clean Air Act. These regulations are codified at 40 CFR Part 60, 61, and 63. These regulations require periodic leak detection and repair (LDAR) of pumps and valves. The current work practice requires each pump and valve to be individually monitored for leaks. Facilities have had LDAR programs in place for nearly 20 years and view them as burdensome because they are labor intensive.Newer laser 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 01/00/05 Final Action 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4830. [[Page 38201]] Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C435-B, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL98 _______________________________________________________________________ 3117. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4846. Agency Contact: Jolynn Collins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5671 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: collins.jolynn@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3118. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ADDITION OF CO EMISSION LIMIT FOR LARGE MWC USING FLUID BED COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY (SECTION 129) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 and 62 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA adopted air emission regulations (``emission guidelines'') for both large and small existing municipal waste combustors (MWC). The emission guidelines were adopted under the CAA section 129 and were based on the application of maximum achievable control technology. The emission guidelines for large MWC were adopted in December 1995, and the emission guidelines for small MWC were adopted in December 2000. The emission guidelines are implemented through State plans developed under CAA section 111(d)/129. Where a State plan has not been developed, a Federal plan implements the emission guidelines. The emission guidelines for both large and small MWC include application of good combustion practices (GCP) to minimize the generation of air pollutants during combustion. The GCP includes emission limits for CO. The emission guidelines include different CO limits for different combustor types. The emission guidelines for small MWC included a unique CO limit for fluidized bed combustion technology firing mixtures of wood and municipal waste (mixed fuels). The guidelines for large MWCs did not include such a unique CO limit because this there were no known large MWCs that used this technology. In late 1999, an enforcement action determined an MWC classified as a small MWC was actually a large MWC. The EPA reclassified that MWC as a large MWC, and it was therefore required to meet the large-MWC guidelines. However, the large MWC emission guidelines do not currently contain a unique CO limit for this combustor type, and so the unique limit must be added by amending the original guidelines. This rulemaking action would add a unique CO limit to the large MWC guidelines (subpart Cb) and Federal Plan (subpart FFF). The CO limit we propose to add is the same 200 ppmV CO limit contained in the small MWC emission guidelines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Amendments 06/00/04 DFRM Amendments 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4844. Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5264 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: stevenson.walt@epamail.epa.gov RobertJ Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3119. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--ETHYLENE OXIDE HOSPITAL STERILIZATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to list source categories that contribute to the emissions of 30 listed (or area source) 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 is a major source of ethylene oxide relative to other are source categories considered for listing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/05 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4859. Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C435-B, Washington, DC 20460 [[Page 38202]] Phone: 919-541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3120. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RESTRICTION ON THE SALES OF PRE-CHARGED SPLIT SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On January 27, 1995, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) temporarily stayed the sales and distribution restriction for class I and class II ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) used as refrigerants, as it applies to refrigerant contained in appliances without fully assembled refrigerant circuits (i.e., split system air conditioners). On May 9, 1995, EPA extended the stay on the sales and distribution prohibition for class I and class II ODSs used as refrigerants, only as it applies to split systems consisting of parts that are pre-charged with a class I or class II ODS. Today's action proposes to rescind the partial stay, and proposes to restrict the sale of split systems consisting of parts that are pre-charged with a class I or class II ODS, to section 608 technicians certified in accordance with the applicable refrigerant regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/30/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4851. Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9313 Fax: 202-564-2155 Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM15 _______________________________________________________________________ 3121. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: IN-USE, NOT-TO-EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TESTING FOR HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINES AND VEHICLES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 1065 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 3, 2004, Lawsuit settlement agreement regarding not-to-exceed (NTE) emission standards, engine manufacturers vs. EPA. Final, Judicial, May 1, 2005, Lawsuit settlement agreement regarding not-to-exceed (NTE) emission standards, engine manufacturers vs. EPA. Abstract: EPA and the Engine Manufacturers Association reached a lawsuit settlement agreement that will result in a manufacturer-run, in-use emissions testing program for heavy-duty diesel trucks. Manufacturers will monitor compliance with certain emission standards, called the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) standards, by testing in-use diesel engines during normal vehicle operation using portable emission measurement systems for the first time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4845. Agency Contact: Rich Wilcox, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4390 Email: wilcox.rich@epamail.epa.gov Rick Gezelle, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9267 Email: gezelle.rick@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3122. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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. The study is now complete. On October 17, 2003, the ACC submitted an addendum to the 1997 petition which includes: the results of the 2-generationreproductive 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 requests that EPA reopen its review of the MIBK petition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/05 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4849. Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5416 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: morris.mark@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5368 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM20 [[Page 38203]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3123. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] AMENDMENTS TO VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS NEW 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to amend the current vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) rule to establish deadlines for areas newly required to begin I/M testing as a result of their classification under the 8 hour ozone standard. Specifically, the amendments will address: the deadline for submitting I/M State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for those new areas; the deadline for the new program start-up; and the model year coverage and evaluation timeframes associated with new programs that willl potentially be required as part of EPA's implementation of the 8-hour ozone standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN 4854. Agency Contact: Dave Sosnowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4823 Fax: 734 214-4906 Email: sosnowski.dave@epamail.epa.gov Joe Pedelty, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4410 Email: pedelty.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3124. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On April 17, 2003, EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the Hydrochloric Acid Production industry. Subsequent to promulgation, EPA received a number of concerns and issues from the industry related to technical corrections, definitions, and applicability matters. The EPA is amenable to making many of the suggested corrections but believe that proposal of the changes is necessary. In addition, the OSWER would like to include the storage and transfer operations at sources subject to their HCl production rule to the subpart NNNNN rule which would also require proposal. The amendments are expected to have little or no impact on the plants now covered by the HCl production rule. No adverse economic impacts are expected. the total nationwide capital and annual costs associated with the amendments are negligible. No price impacts are projected. No significant impacts on a substantial number of small entities are expected. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4867. Agency Contact: Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov RobertJ Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3125. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING AIR EMISSIONS FROM ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined 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 09/00/04 Final Action 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4865. Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5032 Email: schrock.bill@epamail.epa.gov Randy Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C540- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5447 Fax: 919-541-3470 Email: waite.randy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3126. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSMIX PROCESSING AND BLENDING UNDER THE REFORMULATED GASOLINE AND GASOLINE SULFUR RULES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545(c); 42 USC 7545(k) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 38204]] Abstract: This rule codifies existing guidance for transmix processors and blenders in the Reformulated Gasoline regulations. Transmix is a mixture of gasoline and distillate produced by pipelines - transmix processors distill the transmix into separate gasoline and distillate products, and transmix blenders blend small amounts of transmix into gasoline. The rule also establishes gasoline sulfur standards for transmix processors and blenders that are consistent with the sulfur standards for other entities downstream of refineries, such as pipelines and terminals, in the gasoline distribution system. The rule will provide operational flexibility for transmix processors and blenders without causing any adverse environmental impacts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4853. Agency Contact: Chris McKenna, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9037 Fax: 240 363-8260 Email: mckenna.chris@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3127. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION; AMENDMENTS Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Site Remediation regulation was promulgated on October 8, 2003. This action is intended to revise language in the final rule to correct errors or language that doesn't reflect our intent. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4866. Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3128. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] EXEMPTION OF AREA SOURCES FROM TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 502 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would implement the Agency's decision on whether to require title V permits for six area (nonmajor) sources subject to air toxic requirements under Clean Air Act. The affected source categories are: dry cleaners, halogenated solvent degreasers, chrome plating, ethylene oxide sterilizers, secondary lead, and secondary aluminum. Under the Act, these sources are subject to operating permit programs; however, EPA may exempt them from such programs if it finds that permitting would be impracticable, infeasible or unnecessarily burdensome on the sources. This action makes these findings for all categories except secondary lead and presents them for public comment. Secondary lead would remain subject to permitting because it few area sources are affected and most have already been permitted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4868. Agency Contact: Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3153 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: vogel.ray@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3129. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES: AMENDMENTS TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action includes technical amendments to several portions of certification requirements and test procedures applicable to light- duty vehicles, light duty trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles. These amendments include minor revisions to clarify regulations. These amendments also include revisions to the evaporative compliance procedures, which are intended to reduce the certification burden associated with conducting 2-day, 3-day, and ORVR procedures without affecting the level of stringency, ref. EPA guidance letter CCD-02-20, December 31, 2002; (Subject: Request for Comments on Potential Evaporative Regulation Changes; Evaporative Guidance for Certification and In-use Testing). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Direct Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4880. Agency Contact: Julia Rege, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4614 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: rege.julia@epamail.epa.gov Lynn Sohacki, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, [[Page 38205]] 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4851 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: sohacki.lynn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3130. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION FOR NITROGEN OXIDES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2004. Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005. Abstract: Section 166 of the Clean Air Act authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to establish regulations to prevent significant deterioration of air quality due to emissions of nitrogen oxides. On October 17, 1988, EPA promulgated regulations which included maximum allowable increases in ambient nitrogen dioxide concentrations (NO2 increments) allowed in an area above the baseline concentration. Following promulgation, the Environmental Defense (formerly the Environmental Defense Fund) filed a petition asking the Court to order EPA to remand the regulations and to impose an immediate deadline of two years for promulgating new regulations. In 1990, the Court did not impose a deadline but remanded the case for EPA to develop an interpretation of Section 166 that considered the statutory provisions contained in subsections (c) and (d), and if necessary to take new evidence and modify the regulations. In July 2003, Earthjustice, on behalf of Environment Defense, asked the Court to put EPAon an enforceable schedule to issue new regulations under the original court remand. Consequently, EPA agreed to a two-year schedule for promulgating such regulations by September 30, 2005. At a minimum, the regulations will provide EPA's interpretation of the statutory requirements for developing adequate increments to prevent significant deterioration for nitrogen oxides. Based on our interpretation, we will consider the need for revising the existing increments for nitrogen dioxide, including both an annual and short-term averaging period, and the regulation of other nitrogen oxide compounds other than nitrogen dioxide. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4881. Agency Contact: Dan Deroeck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5593 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: deroeck.dan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3131. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AND FUEL SYSTEMS FROM MARINE VESSELS AND SMALL EQUIPMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521 to 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 2004. Final, Statutory, December 31, 2005. Abstract: In this action, we are proposing exhaust emission standards for spark-ignition marine engines and small land-based engines (< 19 kW). We are also proposing evaporative emission standards for vessels and equipment using these engines. Nationwide, these emission sources contribute to ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM) nonattainment. These pollutants cause a range of adverse health effects, especially in terms of respiratory impairment and related illnesses. The proposed standards would help States achieve and maintain air quality standards. In addition, these standards would help reduce acute exposure to CO, air toxics, and PM. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Final Action 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4882. Agency Contact: Glenn Passavant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4408 Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3132. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] TEST PROCEDURES FOR HIGHWAY AND NONROAD ENGINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1065 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation aims to harmonize test procedures from the various EPA programs for controlling engine emissions. It will not address emission standards, nor will it lead to additional emission reductions. Rather, it will amend 40 CFR part 1065, which contains laboratory specifications for equipment and test fuels, instructions for preparing engines and running tests, calculations for determining final emission levels from measured values, and instructions for running emission tests using portable measurement devices outside the laboratory. This action is needed because EPA has historically drafted a full set of testing specifications for each vehicle or engine category subject to emission standards as each program was developed over the past three decades. This patchwork approach has led to some variation in test parameters across programs, which we hope to address by adopting a common set of test requirements. The primary goal of this effort is to create unified testing requirements for all engines, which when implemented will streamline laboratory efforts for EPA and industry. This action will also include other technical changes intended to clarify and better define requirements, which in some cases will increase manufacturers' flexibility and decrease burden. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 07/00/05 [[Page 38206]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4883. Agency Contact: Glenn Passavant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4408 Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3133. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The final rule was published on November 10, 2003. Several parties petitioned the rule and this action will address issues raised by the petitioners. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4891. Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5402 Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov Randy Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C540- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5447 Fax: 919-541-3470 Email: waite.randy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3134. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] FLEXIBLE AIR PERMIT RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 experiences with flexible permitting over the past decade. 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 accomplished by allowing a source to make certain types of advanced approved changes (e.g., modifications to a source's method of operation, equipment, raw materials, emission factors, monitoring parameters, and/or the addition of new equipment capacity) without requiring additional permitting or approval, provided the source meets certain criteria outlined in its operating and relevant construction permits. Such criteria might include the maintenance of plant-wide emissions levels below enforceable caps and application of certain control approaches. Over thepast decade, the EPA and State and local permitting authorities have piloted specific permitting techniques and tools to accomplish advance-approval for certain types of changes that might take place over the course of a permit term. While chosen solutions will depend on individual State permitting rules and requirements, such techniques typically include: descriptions of advance-approved changes or categories of changes in the permit; procedures for testing pollution control device performanceand updating emission factors or parameter values without requiring the permit to be amended or reopened; elimination of redundant requirements by applying the most stringent applicable requirement; provisions to explicitly encourage pollution prevention; and one or more emission caps to safeguard relevant ambient standards and increments. Flexible permitting has the potential to benefit a wide variety of types of facilities that are regulated under the Clean Air Act'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 and of its compliance status; improved public understanding of a facility's activities over an extended period, (each proposed advance approval must describe the type and magnitude of the potential emissions increases that can occur); a better perspective of the type and amount of planned growth at a facility, at a time when public comment can influence the direction of the proposed changes; increased environmental protection from the use of emission caps, which limit future emissions increases and, in some cases, reduce overall emissions; and increased use of better add-on control devices and/or pollution prevention practices, which allow industry flexibility to adjust their processes as necessary to remain under an emissions cap. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4885. Agency Contact: Chad Carbone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1807 T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-2178 Fax: 202 566-2211 Email: carbone.chad@epamail.epa.gov Anna Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-1664 Fax: 202 564-1554 Email: wood.anna@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3135. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 subpart D Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the national volatile organic compound emission standards for architectural coatings by adding new coating categories for certain coating chemistries which did not exist when the original rule was promulgated. We are reviewing new data from one architectural coating manufacturer and [[Page 38207]] after this review, we will determine if these amendments are necessary. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4905. Agency Contact: David Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0859 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: salman.dave@epa.gov Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5499 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3136. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CONTROL OF ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL LUBRICITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes to establish a new lubricity quality requirement for ultra low sulfur diesel fuel used in diesel engines. This requirement will seek to eliminate the incidence of emissions non- compliance due to premature wear of fuel injection equipment caused by inadequate fuel lubricity levels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 FRM 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4899. Agency Contact: Chris Laroo, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4937 Fax: 734 214-4055 Email: laroo.chris@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3137. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is amending the rule on refrigerant recycling equipment intended for use with Substitute Refrigerants: EPA is amending the rule on refrigerant recycling, promulgated under section 608 of the Clean Air Act, to clarify how the requirements of 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 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4916. Agency Contact: Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9126 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3138. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.4(n) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will allocate essential use allowance for import and production of class I stratospheric ozone depleting substances (ODSs) for calendar year 2005. Essential use allowances enable a person to obtain controlled class I ODSs as an exemption to the regulatory ban on production and import of these chemicals, which became effective on January 1, 1996. EPA allocates essential use allowances for exempted production or import of a specific quantity of class I ODSs solely for use in medically essential asthma inhalers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4893. Agency Contact: Scott Monroe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9712 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: monroe.scott@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3139. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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, 7601, 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is amending appendix D to subpart F of 40 CFR part 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 [[Page 38208]] 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 01/00/05 Final Action 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4901. Agency Contact: Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9126 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3140. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: EXTENSION OF THE LABORATORY AND ANALYTICAL USE EXEMPTION FOR ESSENTIAL CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES 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 rule extends the period of applicability of an existing exemption to the ban on import and production of class I ozone depleting substances (ODSs), authorized by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and consistent with the Clean Air Act Amendments. The exemption applies to production and import of ODSs for essential laboratory and analytical uses as defined by the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol has permitted this exemption since 1994. At the 2003 Meeting of the Parties, the Parties took Decision XV/8, which extended the period of the exemption through December 31, 2007. EPA is updating its regulations to incorporate Decision XV/8. The rule also proposes to make typographical changes to its regulations for the essential use program. Earlier rules published by EPA shifted the paragraph order but did not update all of the references to deleted paragraphs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4894. Agency Contact: Scott Monroe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9712 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: monroe.scott@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM56 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3141. 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 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 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: mcdaniel.doug@epamail.epa.gov Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco, AIR1, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 520-498-0118 Fax: 520-498-1333 Email: mckaughan.colleen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2009-AA00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3142. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48731 Reproposal 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 38209]] Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 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: mcdaniel.doug@epamail.epa.gov Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco, AIR1, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 520-498-0118 Fax: 520-498-1333 Email: mckaughan.colleen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2009-AA01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3143. 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 Part 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN 4768. Agency Contact: Eleanord Thornton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9773 Fax: 202 343-2065 Email: thornton.eleanord@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3144. REVISION TO THE GUIDELINE ON AIR QUALITY MODELS (APPENDIX W TO 40 CFR PART 51): ADOPTION OF A PREFERRED GENERAL PURPOSE (FLAT AND COMPLEX TERRAIN) DISPERSION MODEL AND OTHER REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 ``CAAA 110(a)(2)''; ``CAAA 165(e)''; ``CAAA 172(a)''; ``CAAA 172(c)''; 42 USC 7601 ``CAAA 301(a)(1)''; ``CAAA 320'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR 51.160; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would revise the Guideline on Air Quality Models, published as appendix W to 40 CFR part 51. The Guideline provides EPA- recommended models for use in predicting ambient concentrations of pollutants for programs ranging from Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) to State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for controlling air pollution sources. The Guideline fulfills a Clean Air Act mandate for EPA to specify models for air management purposes. This revision would enhance the Guideline by incorporating a new, general- purpose dispersion model called AERMOD, which would replace the existing Industrial Source Complex (ISC3) model in many air-quality assessments, including those involving complex terrain. An earlier version of the AERMOD revision was previously proposed (65 FR 21505, 4/ 21/2000; see SAN 3470), but not promulgated. We are re-proposing it to reflect changes made in response to public comment we received on the April 2000 proposal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/21/00 65 FR 21505 Notice of Data Availability 09/08/03 68 FR 52934 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 3470.1. Split from RIN 2060-AF01. Agency Contact: Tom Coulter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C302-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-0832 Email: coulter.tom@epamail.epa.gov Mark Evangelista, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2803 Email: evangelista.mark@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK60 _______________________________________________________________________ 3145. NESHAP: RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 ``CAA 112''; PL 101-549 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000, -. Final, Judicial, February 27, 2004, consent decree. [[Page 38210]] Abstract: The stationary reciprocating internal combustion engine source category is listed as a major source of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). A major source is one which emits more than 10 tons/yr of one HAP or more than 25 tons/yr of a combination of 189 HAPs. The reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) MACT was published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2002. A public hearing was held on January 21, 2003 and the public comment period closed on February 18, 2003. Comments and data received during the comment period are being evaluated. The anticipated date of the final RICE rule being signed by the Administrator is February 27, 2004. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/19/02 67 FR 77830 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN 3656. Agency Contact: Sims Roy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5263 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: roy.sims@epamail.epa.gov RobertJ Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3146. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILERS AND PROCESS HEATERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000, -. Final, Judicial, February 27, 2004, consent decree. Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990, requires EPA to develop emission standards for sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Industrial boilers, institutional/commercial boilers and process heaters are among the potential source categories to be regulated under section 112 of the CAA. Emissions of HAPs will be addressed by this rulemaking for both new and existing sources. EPA promulgated an NSPS for these source categories in 1987 and 1990. The standards for the NESHAP are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum achievable control technology (MACT) as described in section 112 of the CAA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/13/03 68 FR 1660 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN 3837. Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5426 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: eddinger.jim@epamail.epa.gov Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439- 01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3147. PROT. OF STRAT. OZONE: UPDATE OF THE SUBSTITUTES LIST UNDER (SNAP) PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671(k) ``CAA 612'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82; 40 CFR 9 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 612 of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to identify alternatives to Class I and II ozone depleting substances and to publish lists of acceptable and unacceptable substitutes. Producers of substitutes must notify EPA at least 90 days before alternatives are introduced into interstate commerce. Unlike acceptable alternatives (see Notices), substitutes which are deemed by EPA to be unacceptable or acceptable subject to use restrictions must go through notice and comment rulemaking. Substitute lists are updated intermittently depending on the volume of notifications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/16/92 57 FR 1984 NPRM 05/12/93 58 FR 28094 Final 03/18/94 59 FR 13044 Notice 1 08/26/94 59 FR 44240 NPRM 1 09/26/94 59 FR 49108 Notice 2 01/13/95 60 FR 3318 Final 1 06/13/95 60 FR 31092 Notice 3 07/28/95 60 FR 38729 Notice of Prop Settlement 09/22/95 60 FR 49275 Notice: Denial 1 09/25/95 60 FR 49407 NPRM 2 10/02/95 60 FR 51383 Notice 4 02/08/96 61 FR 4736 Final 2 05/22/96 61 FR 25585 NPRM 3 05/22/96 61 FR 25604 Notice: Denial 2 09/03/96 61 FR 51018 Notice 5 09/05/96 61 FR 47012 Final 3 10/16/96 61 FR 54030 Notice 6 03/10/97 62 FR 10700 NPRM 4 05/21/97 62 FR 27874 Notice 7 06/03/97 62 FR 30275 NPRM 5 02/03/98 63 FR 5491 Notice 8 02/24/98 63 FR 9151 Notice 9 05/22/98 63 FR 28251 Notice: denial 3 01/21/99 64 FR 3272 Interim Final 7 01/26/99 64 FR 3861 Interim Final 8 01/26/99 64 FR 3865 ANPRM 12 02/18/99 64 FR 8043 NPRM 6 02/18/99 64 FR 8038 Final 5 03/03/99 64 FR 10373 ANPRM 12: Correct. 03/25/99 64 FR 14417 NPRM 6: Correct 03/25/99 64 FR 14417 Final 4 04/28/99 64 FR 22981 Notice 10 06/08/99 64 FR 30410 Notice 11 12/06/99 64 FR 68039 Notice 12 04/11/00 65 FR 19327 Final 6 04/26/00 65 FR 24387 Notice 13 06/19/00 65 FR 37900 NPRM 10 Foams 07/11/00 65 FR 42653 Notice 14 12/18/00 65 FR 78977 Correction Notice 14 03/07/01 66 FR 13655 NODA rule 10 foams 05/23/01 66 FR 28408 Notic 15 05/23/01 66 FR 28179 NPRM 9 Rescind Rule 01/29/02 67 FR 4222 Notice 16 03/22/02 67 FR 13272 Final 10 Foams 07/22/02 67 FR 47703 Notice 17 12/20/02 67 FR 77927 Notice 17 Corr 04/07/03 68 FR 16728 [[Page 38211]] Notice 18 08/21/03 68 FR 50533 NODA for rule 10 Foams (HCFC- 141b) 03/10/04 69 FR 11358 Final 10 Foams (HCFC-141b) 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3525. Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9163 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: sheppard.margaret@epamail.epa.gov Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9005 Fax: 202-565-2095 Email: cohen.jeff@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3148. AIR QUALITY: REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - EXCLUSION OF 4 COMPOUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7407(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This is a deregulatory action to exclude four compounds from the list of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the basis that these compounds make a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. These four compounds are: 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3- methoxy-propane (n-C3F7OCH3; 3-ethoxy-,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6- dodecafluoro-2- (trifluoromethyl) hexane (known as HFE-7500, HFE-s702, T-7145, and L-15381); 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (known as HFC 227ea); and methyl formate (HCOOCH3). These compounds have potential for use as refrigerants, fire suppressants, aerosol propellants, sterilants, blowing agents (used in the manufacture of foamed plastic), and solvents. This action will remove the necessity to control these four compounds as VOCs in State Implementation Plans for attaining the ozone standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/03/03 68 FR 52373 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4683. Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Dave Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3356 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: sanders.dave@epamail.epa.gov William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5245 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: johnson.williaml@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3149. METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS--ADDITION OF METHODS 203A, 203B, AND 203C TO APPENDIX M OF PART 51 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401(b)(1); 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7470 to 7479; 42 USC 7501 to 7508; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking adds Test Methods 203A, 203B, and 203C to 40 CFR part 51, appendix M (entitled Example Test Methods for State Implementation Plans). These methods describe procedures for estimating the opacity of visible emissions. States have requested that EPA promulgate these methods so that they can use them in State Implementation Plans in enforcing visible emissions regulations from Stationary Sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/22/93 58 FR 61639 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 2915. Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5242 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: ricks.solomon@epamail.epa.gov Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2707 Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3150. ADDITION OF METHOD 207 TO APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR PART 51 METHOD FOR MEASURING ISOCYANATES IN STATIONARY SOURCE EMISSIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 listed certain isocyanate compounds as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The Agency does not have any published test methods that would measure air emissions of these isocyanate compounds from stationary sources. This action would add a validated test method to measure isocyanate emissions to appendix M of part 51. Test methods in part 51 can be adopted by any State for use in any regulation that requires the measurement of any of the isocyanate compounds on the HAP list. This action would not impose any new regulatory requirements that do not already exist. It should benefit State governments by providing them with a validated test procedure for measuring the emissions of isocyanate compounds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/08/97 62 FR 64532 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 38212]] Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3900. Agency Contact: Gary McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-1062 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mcalister.gary@epamail.epa.gov Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2707 Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3151. CLEAN AIR OZONE IMPLEMENTATION RULE (PART 1 AND 2) Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501-7511f; 42 USC 7601(a)(1) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 81 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would provide 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 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, this rulemaking must address the requirements of the CAA and the Supreme Court's ruling. This rule would provide detailed provisions to address the CAA requirements for SIPs and TIPs and would thus affect States and Tribes. States with areas that are not attaining the 8-hour ozone NAAQS will have to develop -- as part of their SIPs -- emission limits and other requirements to attain the NAAQS within the timeframes set forth in the CAA. Tribal lands that are not attaining the 8-hour ozone standard may be affected, and could voluntarily submit a TIP, but would not be required to submit a TIP. In cases where a TIP is not submitted, EPA would have the responsibility for planning in those areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/02/03 68 FR 32802 Final Action (Phase 1) 04/30/04 69 FR 23951 Final Action (Phase 2) 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4625. 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: silvasi.john@epamail.epa.gov Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5550 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: gerth.denise@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3152. AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES; MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR PART 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 proposes to add a method, Method 203, for the measurement of opacity from stationary sources, to appendix M (Example Test Methods for State Implementation Plans) in 40 CFR part 51. This action provides States with an instrumental test method which can be used in determining, on a continuous basis, compliance with stationary source opacity emission limitations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/07/92 57 FR 46114 Supplemental NPRM 05/08/03 68 FR 24692 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3958. Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5242 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: ricks.solomon@epamail.epa.gov Fred Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2707 Email: thompson.fred@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3153. ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE NSPS AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.270 to 60.276a Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Sources affected by the NSPS for electric arc furnaces (Subparts AA, and AAa) have expressed concerns with the requirements in the NSPS to use a continuous opacity monitor (COM) to monitor opacity and report periods when the COM indicated greater than 3 percent opacity as periods of excess emissions, and have petitioned the EPA to reconsider the COM requirements. These concerns arise from recent information that indicate that COM readings may have an error of up to 4 percent, which in itself isgreater than the 3 percent excess emissions threshold. The EPA is reconsidering the COM requirements, and may amend the NSPS to add alternative monitoring requirements. [[Page 38213]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/16/02 67 FR 64014 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4555. Agency Contact: Kevin Cavender, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-2364 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: cavender.kevin@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3154. REVISION OF COMBUSTION TURBINES NSPS--PART 60, SUBPART GG Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The NSPS for Combustion Turbines has not been revised since 1980. Revisions are needed to reduce the burden on EPA and State/Local agencies, of approving, on a case by case basis, alternate testing and monitoring protocols due to advances in emission control technologies. The revisions are also intended to bring consistency between the monitoring and testing requirements in the Combustion Turbines NSPS (Part 60) and the Acid Rain Program (Part 75) so that the same data can be used to comply with both regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 04/14/03 68 FR 18003 DF Withdrawn 05/28/03 68 FR 31611 Final Action Amendments 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: SAN 4681. Sectors Affected: 211111 Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction; 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 211112 Natural Gas Liquid Extraction; 221 Utilities Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5340 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov Sims Roy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5263 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: roy.sims@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3155. UPDATE OF CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENTAL TEST METHODS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Methods 3A, 6C, 7E, 10, and 20 of 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A are instrumental methods that are being revised to make their performance criteria consistent. Analyzer calibration error tests and sampling system bias tests now required in Methods 3A, 6C, and 7E are being added to Methods 10 and 20. Inconsistent acceptance criteria for other performance tests and calibration gas quality are also being made uniform. Performance criteria currently determined based on the instrument span is being revised to an emission limit basis. This change will fix the acceptance limits for all source tests on the applicable emission limit and not on a span value that sources have some discretion in choosing. These revisions were proposed on August 27, 1997 in an announcement entitled ``Amendments for Testing and Monitoring Provisions.'' They were considered not significant at that time. The public did not feel that the preamble to the rule provided adequate notice of the changes being made to themethods. The commenters requested a reproposal of these revision to the instrumental methods to allow for adequate public review. Methods 7F and 7G are new methods that measure nitrogen oxides electrochemically. These methods are being proposed in response to requests made by vendors/sources. These methods will add flexibility to the testing provisions currently in place and will not add requirements or affect the stringency of the underlying emission standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/10/03 68 FR 58838 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN 4161. Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1806A, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-1063 Fax: 202-564-7299 Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3156. NESHAP: PLYWOOD AND COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000, -. Final, Judicial, February 27, 2004, consent decree. Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) by establishing maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for facilities manufacturing wood panels and engineered wood products. MACT standards are under development to reduce the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from all industries to protect the public health and environment. Emissions of HAP from this industry have been associated with, but are not limited to, the drying of wood and binders. This rule is anticipated to apply to the manufacture of products involving wood and some [[Page 38214]] kind of binder or bonding agent. This project may include, but is not limited to, facilities that manufacture hardboard, oriented strandboard (OSB), medium density fiberboard (MDF), particleboard, hardwood and softwood plywood, glue-laminated lumber, laminated veneer lumber, and engineered wood products. The source category may also include lumber drying kilns at sawmills. The project may also include some coatings operations. The name of the source category was formerly Plywood and Particleboard MACT. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/09/03 68 FR 1276 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3820. Sectors Affected: 32121 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-4516 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: kissell.mary@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3157. NESHAP: CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This final amendment will also allow hard chromium electroplating facilities using fume suppressants for emission control to meet a surface tension limit similar to the requirements for decorative chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing facilities instead of the present requirement to meet an emission limit. Facilities choosing to use fume suppressants for emission control would be required to monitor the surface tension at the same frequency currently required for decorative chromium and chromium anodizing tanks and demonstrate compliance with the surface tension operating limit. Like decorative chromium electroplating and chromium anodizing facilities, hard chromium electroplating facilities would now be allowed to monitor surface tension to demonstrate compliance in lieu of performance testing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/05/02 67 FR 38810 Final Rule Amendments 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4115. Sectors Affected: 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-C439-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5289 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3158. NESHAP: ASPHALT/COAL TAR APPLICATION ON METAL PIPES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000, -. Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended in 1990, requires the EPA to (1) publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the CAA, (2) promulgate a schedule establishing a date for the promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of HAPs emission sources, and (3) develop emission standards for each source of HAPs. These standards are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has determined that the application of asphalt or coal tar to metal pipes may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in section 112(b) of the CAA. As a consequence, a regulatory development program is being pursued for the asphalt/coal tar application on metal pipes industry to promulgate emission standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/13/02 67 FR 52780 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4107. This action will be covered under Misc. Metal Parts & Products, SAN 3825, RIN 2060-AG56 Sectors Affected: 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5580 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: teal.kim@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3159. PETITIONS TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: MEK Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: ``Clean Air Act Section 112(b)(3)'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 28, 2000. Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under Section 112(b) [[Page 38215]] of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the petitions and either grant or deny the petition within 18 months of the date the complete petition was received. If the Agency grants a petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies a petition, a notice of denial will be published in the Federal Register providing an explanation for such denial. If the Agency grants a petition and ultimately removes the pollutant from the HAP list then sources emitting such pollutants would not be required to meet MACT emissions standards for the pollutant. If on the other hand, the Agency denies the petition, then MACT standards would be issued as currently planned under Section 112(c) and 112(d) of the Clean Air Act for sources emitting such pollutants. Depending on the 4 individual determinations, the Agency will issue separate notices for each. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/30/03 68 FR 32606 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4313. Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2962 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5368 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3160. ELECTRIC UTILITY STEAM GENERATING UNIT MACT REGULATION 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: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2003, -. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2004, -. Abstract: On January 30, 2004, the EPA proposed alternative approaches to regulating mercury emissions from coal-fired electric utility steam generating units and nickel emissions from oil-fired electric utility steam generating units. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/30/04 69 FR 4754 Supplemental NPRM 03/16/04 69 FR 12298 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4571. Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Agency Contact: RobertJ Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439- 01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ65 _______________________________________________________________________ 3161. NESHAP: SOLVENT EXTRACTION FOR VEGETABLE OIL: AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On April 12, 2001, EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for solvent extraction of vegetable oil. This amendment will consider adjustments to that NESHAP in light of information gained since its promulgation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4672. Split from RIN 2060-AH22. Sectors Affected: 311225 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending; 311223 Other Oilseed Processing; 311222 Soybean Processing Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3162. NESHAP: HAZARDOUS ORGANIC NESHAP (HON) AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 ``CAA 112'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes to amend the Hazardous Organic NESHAP to allow vapor balancing as a control option for storage vessels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4712. Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5416 [[Page 38216]] Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: morris.mark@epamail.epa.gov Randy Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C540- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5447 Fax: 919-541-3470 Email: waite.randy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3163. NESHAP FOR PRIMARY ALUMINUM REDUCTION PLANTS; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants was promulgated in 1997 (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LL). The amendments described here would revise the emission limit for polycyclic organic matter applicable to one subcategory of source based on newly available data more representative of performance from the top five performing sources. The proposed amendments would also clarify language on compliance dates and add specific provisions for startup of new or reconstructed affected sources and affected sources that restart after being idled for long periods of time. More time would be allowed due to the nature of the process operation, depending on the type of source. No additional costs or information collection requirements would be incurred as a result of the amendments. There also are no significant policy issues. State agency and industry representatives concur with the changes, which will improve implementation of the 1997 rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/17/03 68 FR 12645 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4713. Agency Contact: Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3164. NESHAP FOR PETROLEUM REFINERIES: CATALYTIC CRACKING UNITS, CATALYTIC REFORMING UNITS, AND SULFUR RECOVERY UNITS; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The NESHAP for Petroleum Refineries is an existing rulemaking (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart UUU) to control hazardous air pollutant emissions from equipment in the petroleum refining industry. This rulemaking will amend the Petroleum Refinery NESHAP to incorporate additional compliance options for catalytic reforming units at refineries. Clarifying language and missing tables will also be added. This action will not increase costs or change the emission reductions expected for this rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4714. Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0884 Fax: 919-541-0246 Email: lucas.bob@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3165. 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 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing amendments to the Part 63 General Provisions that would 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. We are proposing these amendments to encourage and promote pollution prevention, which is our strategyof 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. There also are no significant policy issues. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Amdmt 05/15/03 68 FR 26249 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4719. Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5262 Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK54 [[Page 38217]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3166. 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: Other, Statutory, 12 months from the date of the receipt of the last information completing the petition. 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 FR, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies the petition, a notice of denial will be published in the FR providing an explanation of the denial. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM -- Delisting 04/07/04 69 FR 18338 NPRM-Stay 04/07/04 69 FR 18327 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4751. 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, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2962 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5368 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK73 _______________________________________________________________________ 3167. NESHAP: ETHYLENE PROCESSES; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subparts XX and YY Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Ethylene Production NESHAP was promulgated on Friday, July 12, 2002 (67 FR 46258) without petition for judicial review. However, we did receive a letter from the affected industry association requesting that we consider certain technical corrections. Following review of this request, we believe some changes to the final rule are necessary for clarity and consistency. This correction requires an action in the form of a direct final rule which will contain rule changes, technical amendments and clarifications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4763. Agency Contact: Warren Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5124 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: johnson.warren@epamail.epa.gov Randy Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C540- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5447 Fax: 919-541-3470 Email: waite.randy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3168. RULEMAKING ON SECTION 126 PETITIONS FROM NEW YORK AND CONNECTICUT REGARDING SOURCES IN MICHIGAN; REVISION OF DEFINITION OF APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT FOR TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 75; 40 CFR 97 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The EPA is proposing to revise the Section 126 Rule in light of the March 3, 2000 court decision on the NOx SIP Call. The court vacated, and remanded to EPA for further consideration, the inclusion of Georgia and Missouri in the NOx SIP Call in light of the Ozone Transport Assessment Group conclusions that emissions from coarse grid portions of States did not merit controls. The reasoning of the Court regarding the significance of NOx emissions from sources in Georgia and Missouri calls into question the inclusion of the coarse grid portion of Michigan in the NOx SIP Call. In a separate proposal, EPA is proposing to withdraw the NOx SIP Call requirements for the Michigan coarse grid area. The Section 126 Rule is based on many of the same analyses and information used for the NOx SIP call and covers part of Michigan. Thus, EPA is proposing to withdraw its section 126 findings and control requirements with respect to sources located in the small part of the coarse grid portion of Michigan that is currently covered by the Section 126 Rule. The EPA has not identified any existing section 126 sources that would be affected by the proposal, however this proposal would eliminate findings and control requirements for new sources locating in the coarse grid. This proposal does not create any new requirements, thus there are no associated costs. The EPA is also proposing to revise the definition ``applicable requirement'' for title V operating permit programs by providing expressly thatany standard or other requirement under section 126 is an applicable requirement and must be included in operating permits issued under title V of the CAA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/02 67 FR 8386 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4464. Split from RIN 2060-AH88. Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 38218]] and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov Tom Helms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5527 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: helms.tom@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3169. 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. The 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/04/03 68 FR 16644 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4689. Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3292 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3170. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY AMENDMENTS: RESPONSE TO MARCH 2, 1999, COURT DECISION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 93 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to promulgate rules that establish the criteria and procedures for determining whether highway and transit plans, programs, and projects conform to state air quality plans. Conformity means that the transportation actions will not cause or worsen violations of air quality standards or delay timely attainment of the standards. The original conformity rule was finalized on November 24, 1993, and most recently amended on August 15, 1997. On March 2, 1999, the U.S. Court of Appeals overturned certain provisions of the 1997 conformity amendments. This rulemaking will amend the conformity rule in compliance with the court decision. The rulemaking will formalize the May 14, 1999 EPA guidance and the June 18, 1999 DOT guidance that was issued to guide action on this issue until a rulemaking could be issued. Specifically, the rulemaking will clarify the types of projects that can be implemented in the absence of a conforming transportation plan. It will also explain EPA's process for reviewing newly submitted air quality plans and when those submissions can be used for conformity purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/30/03 68 FR 38974 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: SAN 4340. Agency Contact: Angela Spickard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 49105 Phone: 734-214-4283 Email: spickard.angela@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3171. EXPANDED DEFINITIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE-FUELED VEHICLES AND ENGINES MEETING LOW-EMISSION VEHICLE EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2001; 15 USC 2002; 15 USC 2003; 15 USC 2005; 15 USC 2006; 15 USC 213; 42 USC 7521; 42 USC 7522; 42 USC 7524; 42 USC 7525; 42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7542; 42 USC 7549; 42 USC 7550; 42 USC 7552 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 88 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will ease the burden of certification for both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and after-market conversion entities. This action will, for vehicles and engines meeting LEV emission standards, broaden the definition of the term dedicated fuel system, broaden the criteria for engine families, and provide an exemption from certification fees. This action is not a deregulatory action. This action will provide another means for small business to remain active entities in supplying alternatively fueled vehicles to the market place. The above three changes are intended to reduce the cost of complying with the requirements of certification, and small business will benefit from these changes. This action will enhance the ability for the regulated industry to provide alternatively fueled vehicles to the consumer in support of the Executive Order 13031. [[Page 38219]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/20/98 63 FR 38767 Notice 05/14/99 64 FR 26410 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4030. Agency Contact: Dan Harrison, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4281 Email: harrison.dan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3172. 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 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4604. Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, 20460 Phone: 734-214-4287 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 202-564-5593 Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3173. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NONROAD DIESEL ENGINES AND FUEL Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 15 USC 2002 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 89 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On May 23, 2003, EPA proposed new emission controls for nonroad diesel engines, which are generally used in industrial, mining, and agricultural applications. The control strategies proposed focused around the use of advanced exhaust aftertreatment technologies for the first time in these applications. This technology reduces emissions of NOx, NMHC, and PM of over 90%. The standards would phase-in between 2008 and 2014, with different implementation schedules applicable to each of the fiveengine horsepower categories. Less stringent standards would apply to the smallest horsepower category. Coupled with these proposed engine standards is a two-step reduction in fuel sulfur levels, going from uncontrolled levels to 500 ppm in 2007 and then to 15 ppm in 2010. All nonroad diesel fuel, including that used in locomotive and marine applications, is covered in the first step while locomotive and marine fuel is not involved in the second step. This overall program builds on the successful 2007 highway diesel program the Agency completed in 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/23/03 68 FR 28328 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN 4675. Agency Contact: Cleophas Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4824 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: jackson.cleophas@epamail.epa.gov William Charmley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4466 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: charmley.william@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3174. EMISSIONS DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR NEW LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS 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 [[Page 38220]] 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-ordered deadline, this is a court-ordered action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/02/04 69 FR 17532 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4757. Sectors Affected: 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Agency Contact: Eldert Bontekoe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734-214-4442 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: bontekoe.eldert@epamail.epa.gov Linda Hormes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734-214-4502 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: hormes.linda@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK76 _______________________________________________________________________ 3175. 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 part 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 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 Supplemental NPRM 02/12/96 61 FR 5840 Final Action 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 2665. Agency Contact: Bob Doyal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6405J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9258 RIN: 2060-AI03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3176. REVISIONS TO THE APPEAL PROCEDURES AND THE FEDERAL NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM, PARTS 78 AND 97 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7651 et seq; 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7403:; 42 USC 7426 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 75 (Revision); 40 CFR 97 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule is a set of revisions which will simplify and streamline the interface between the existing Acid Rain Program and the NOx Budget Trading Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/13/01 66 FR 31978 NPRM ECP 07/27/01 66 FR 39123 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4682. Split from RIN 2060-AJ43. Sectors Affected: 221111 Hydroelectric Power Generation Agency Contact: Dwight Alpern, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204N, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9151 Fax: 202-565-2141 Email: alpern.dwight@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3177. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR INDIAN RESERVATIONS IN IDAHO, OREGON AND WASHINGTON Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49.121 to 49.139; 40 CFR 49.9861 to 49.17810 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) proposes basic air rules to apply on Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The rules provide some basic air quality protection similar to what the state implementation plans (SIPs) require for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. These rules are needed to establish a level playing field and create basic federally enforceable rules under the Clean Air Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/15/02 67 FR 11748 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4487. EPA Region 10 would be responsible for implementing and enforcing these proposed rules. Tribes can choose to assist EPA or take over responsibility for their reservations, and EPA would provide funding to tribes through grants to support their efforts. Agency Contact: Regina Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, [[Page 38221]] Regional Office Seattle, OAQ-107, Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-553-6379 Fax: 206-553-4672 Email: thompson.regina@epamail.epa.gov Bonnie Thie, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Seattle, OAQ-107, Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-553-1189 Fax: 206 553-0110 Email: thie.bonnie@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2012-AA01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3178. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) TO EXCLUDE TERTIARY BUTYL ACETATE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The definition of VOC is proposed to be revised to add tertiary butyl acetate to the list of negligibly reactive compounds. This is a deregulatory action that will remove tertiary butyl acetate from the necessity to be controlled as a VOC in SIPs for attaining the ozone standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52731 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4254. Agency Contact: William Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5245 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: johnson.williaml@epa.gov Terry Keating, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-1174 Fax: 202 564-5603 Email: keating.terry@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3179. CLEAN AIR VISIBILITY RULE Priority: Economically Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7421; 42 USC 7470 to 7479; 42 USC 7491; 42 USC 7492; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7602 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.308(e)(1); 40 CFR 51 app Y (New) Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 15, 2004, Consent Decree: April 15, 2004. Final, Judicial, April 15, 2005, Consent Decree: April 15, 2005. Abstract: To meet the Clean Air Act's requirements, EPA published the regional haze rule on July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35714). On May 24, 2002, the DC Circuit vacated certain provisions of the regional haze rule related to best available retrofit technology (BART). Because of this court decision, we need to propose and publish revised BART provisions in the regional haze rule. The purpose of this effort is to provide the appropriate changes to the BART requirements and guidelines, and to address additional issues related to reasonable progress goals for the visibility program. On July 20, 2001, we proposed guidelines intended to add further clarifications to the BART requirements in the regional haze rule. Since then, due to additional information that has come to light since that proposal, we have decided that a supplemental proposal is needed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/20/01 66 FR 38108 Supplemental NPRM 05/05/04 69 FR 25184 Final Action 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4450. Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-0102 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: kaufman.kathy@epamail.epa.gov Todd Hawes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5591 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: hawes.todd@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3180. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES: DEFAULT BASELINE REVISION AND MINOR CORRECTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 31, 2001, 80.855(b)(2) directs EPA to revise the default baseline by this date. Abstract: The final rule, Control of Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources (66 FR 17230, 3/29/01), directed EPA to revise the default toxics baselines in the rule to include year 2000 data when it becomes available. When revised, the default toxics baseline values will be the average toxics values for gasoline over the period 1998-2000. This data is now available, and this rule will promulgate those revised baseline values, and also incorporate several minor technical corrections tothe existing rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4621. Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, 20460 Phone: 734-214-4287 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov Paul Cort, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ORC2, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 415-972-3921 Fax: 415-972-3570 Email: cort.paul@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ97 [[Page 38222]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3181. ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED INTERNATIONAL NOX STANDARD FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; ``CAA 231 to 232''; 42 USC 7571 to 7572; 5 USC 552(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 87.1; 40 CFR 87.21; 40 CFR 87.64; 40 CFR 87.71; 40 CFR 87.10; 40 CFR 87.31(b); 40 CFR 87.82; 40 CFR 87.89 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this final rulemaking is to amend the existing United States regulations governing the exhaust emissions from new commercial aircraft gas turbine engines. The amendment will codify into United States law the recently amended voluntary NOx emission standard of the United Nation's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), thus bringing the United States emission standards into alignment with the internationally adopted standards. This NOx standard was adopted at the ICAO/Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) 4 meeting in 1998. The implementation of the standard is to begin in January 2004. Further, this amendment will establish consistency between U.S. and international requirements and test procedures. This action is necessary to ensure that domestic commercial aircraft meet international standards and the public can be assured that they are receiving the air quality benefits of the international standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/30/03 68 FR 56226 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN 4631. Sectors Affected: 33641 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing; 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing; 3336 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; 336413 Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bryan Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6407, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4832 Fax: 734 214-4018 Email: manning.bryan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3182. 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 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4722. Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, 20460 Phone: 734-214-4287 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3183. 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 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4706. Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, 20460 Phone: 734-214-4287 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 202-564-5593 Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3184. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: MODIFICATIONS TO STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REFORMULATED AND CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE INCLUDING BUTANE BLENDERS AND ATTEST ENGAGEMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7454(c); 42 USC 7454(k); 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Through the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Congress mandated that EPA promulgate regulations for reformulated and conventional gasoline. The purpose of this mandate was to reduce vehicle emissions of toxic and ozone-forming compounds. EPA published the regulations on February 16, 1994. On July 11, 1997, EPA published a proposed rule that included various minor adjustments to the 1994 rule. The emissions benefits achieved from the reformulated gasoline and conventional gasoline programs would not be reduced by the proposed changes. On December 31, 1997, EPA finalized many of the proposed [[Page 38223]] changes. This rule would finalize the remaining changes that were not included in the December 31, 1997 final rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/11/97 62 FR 37338 Final (Partial) 12/31/97 62 FR 68196 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4758. Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9624 Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3185. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; REFRIGERANT RECYCLING; CERTIFICATION OF RECOVERY AND RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR USE WITH SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 7671(g) ``CAA 608'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is amending the rule on refrigerant recycling equipment intended for use with Substitute Refrigerants: EPA is amending the rule on refrigerant recycling, promulgated under section 608 of the Clean Air Act, to clarify how the requirements of 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 06/11/98 63 FR 32044 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3560.1. Split from RIN 2060-AF37. Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9870 Fax: 202-565-2155 Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9185 Fax: 202-565-2155 Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3186. CONSIDERATION OF INDUSTRY PETITION TO REMOVE ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER FROM THE CLEAN AIR ACT LIST OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency received a petition to remove Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl ether (EGBE, 2-Butoxyethanol) from the American Chemistry Council on August 29, 1997, with additional submittals through December 21, 1998. This action will address that petition. A final decision on the petition will involve the resolution of toxicological issues with EGBE, including whether or not it is a human carcinogen. The institutional structure under which the petition will be considered is as follows: 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. 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 recommends to the Administrator whether to grant the petition. If the Administrator decides to grant a petition, we propose a rule 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 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/21/03 68 FR 65648 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4800. Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2962 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5368 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL87 _______________________________________________________________________ 3187. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING EMERGENCY USES OF METHYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 105-277, sec 764 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 [[Page 38224]] 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 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4819. Agency Contact: Kate Choban, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9337 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: choban.kate@epamail.epa.gov Hodayah Finman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9246 Fax: 202 565-2079 Email: finman.hodayah@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3188. NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER; AMENDMENT TO REFLECT COURT ORDER VACATING CERTAIN RULES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 5 USC 553 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50, 53, 58 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In American Trucking Associations, Inc., et al., v. EPA, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit vacated revisions to the PM10 national ambient air quality standards issued by EPA in 1997, and left intact the pre-existing PM10 standards. To conform the Code of Federal Regulations to the court's decision, it is necessary to remove the revised standards and all associated regulations and interpretative materials. Because this is purely a ministerial action, final rulemaking without opportunity for public review and comment is justified under ``good cause'' provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ DFRM Amendment 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4837. Agency Contact: Eric Ginsburg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0877 Fax: 919 541-4511 Email: ginsburg.eric@epamail.epa.gov Karen Martin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5274 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: martin.karen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3189. CLEAN AIR OZONE DESIGNATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7407, 7501 to 7515,7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 15, 2004. Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated the revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. This action is intended to promulgate designations and classifications for areas across the country as attainment/unclassifiable or nonattainment. The CAA defines a nonattainment area to include the area that is violating the NAAQS and any nearby areas that are contributing to the violation of the NAAQS. The process for designations following promulgation of a NAAQS is contained in Section 107(d)(1) of the CAA. EPA requested States and Tribes to make recommendations regarding attainment of their areas by July 15, 2003. EPA reviewed the recommended designations and made modifications as deemed necessary to these recommendations on December 3, 2003. EPA's December 3rd letters provided an opportunity for States and Tribes to defend their recommended positions. In cases where the States or Tribes do not submit recommendations, EPA will promulgate the designations for areas it deems appropriate. Final ozone designations will be promulgated on April 15, 2004. At that time EPA will designate all areas either ``attainment'' or ``nonattainment'' for the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. This notice is also intended to take final action to defer on a rolling basis the effective date of nonattainment designations for certain areas of the country that do not meet the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Early Action Compact areas (EACs) have agreed to reduce ground-level ozone pollution earlier than the CAA requires and toattain the standard by December 31, 2007. This final rule establishes the first of three dates by which EPA will defer the effective date of nonattainment designation for compact areas or portions of compact areas, so long as these areas meet agreed-upon milestones. The impact of the nonattainment designation for these areas will be deferred first until September 30, 2005. Prior to the time the first deferral expires, EPA intends to take further action to propose and promulgate a second deferred effective date of nonattainment designation until December 31, 2006 for those areas that continue to fulfill all compact obligations. Prior to the time the second deferral expires, EPA intends to propose and promulgate a third and final deferral until April 15, 2008, for those areas that continue to meet all compact milestones. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/30/04 69 FR 23858 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4839. Promulgation of SAN 4839 will include the material formerly proposed as SAN [[Page 38225]] 4798. SAN 4798 has been merged into SAN 4839. Agency Contact: Annie Nikbakht, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Durham, NC 27701 Phone: 919-541-5246 Fax: 919-541-0824 Email: nikbakht.annie@epamail.epa.gov Sharon Reinders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5284 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: reinders.sharon@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3190. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE DESIGNATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7404(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule sets out final air quality designations and classifications for all areas of the United States as required by section 107 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The air quality status of an area is represented by the designation of the area. Designations are objectively based upon air quality monitoring data and other relevant information pertaining to the air quality of the area. Area designations of attainment/unclassifiable means that the area has sufficient data to determine that the area is meeting the PM-2.5 NAAQS, or that due to no data being available for the area, or insufficient data being available, EPA cannot make a determination for the area. States and Tribes were requested to make their recommendations to EPA on the attainment status of their respective areas by February 2004. EPA will review the recommended designations and may make modifications as deemed necessary. If EPA determines that a modification to the recommendations is required, EPA will notify the State orTribe of their decision no later than 120 days prior to promulgating a final designation, which provides an opportunity for them make a case for why EPA's modification may be inappropriate. In cases where a State or Tribe does not make a recommendation, the EPA will promulgate the designation that it deems appropriate. The final date for promulgating designations for PM-2.5 will be December 31, 2004 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4840. Agency Contact: Larry Wallace, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, C504-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0906 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: wallace.larry@epamail.epa.gov Rich Damberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5592 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: damberg.rich@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM04 _______________________________________________________________________ 3191. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; REFRIGERANT RECYCLING; SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS; LEAK REPAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 7671(g) ``CAA 608'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is amending the leak repair requirements for commercial, comfort cooling, and industrial process refrigeration appliances, promulgated under section 608 of the Clean Air Act. This rule will address methods to calculate leak rates, amend definitions concerning leak repair, and clarify how the leak repair requirements of section 608 extend to appliances using refrigerants that are substitutes for CFC and HCFC refrigerants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/11/98 63 FR 32044 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 3560.2. Split from RIN 2060. Split from RIN 2060-AF37. Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washignton, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9870 Fax: 202-565-2155 Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9185 Fax: 202-565-2155 Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM05 _______________________________________________________________________ 3192. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES-- AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.5780 to 63.5935 (Revisions) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Since publication of the final Reinforced Plastic Composites NESHAP, we have discovered several minor errors. We also have been told that some of the rule language is confusing. This action will correct those errors and clarify some of the rule language. It should not make any substantive changes to the stringency of the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4863. Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5605 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: barnett.keith@epamail.epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 05, Washington, DC 20460 [[Page 38226]] Phone: 919-541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3193. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES--FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414, 7601, 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would list whether several powdered aerosol fire suppressants are acceptable (subject to narrowed use limits) for use as substitutes for ozone-depleting halon 1301 (bromotrifluoromethane) as total flooding agents. Use would be restricted to the applications and locations suggested by the manufacturers of these alternative fire suppressants (e.g., use only in normally unoccupied areas). For one fire suppressant the current restriction on use in occupied areas would be removed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4857. Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9163 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: sheppard.margaret@epamail.epa.gov Bella Maranion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9749 TDD Phone: 630-443-4376 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: maranion.bella@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM24 _______________________________________________________________________ 3194. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: SURFACE COATING OF METAL CANS-- AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for metal can surface coating operations located at major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) were promulgated on 11/13/ 2003 (68 FR 64432). The final standards implement section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring these operations to meet HAP emission standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The final rule will protect air quality and promote public health by reducing emissions of HAP from facilities in the metal can surface coating source category. This action provides technical amendments to correct equations used in demonstrating compliance with the emission limits in the final rule. This action does not change the emission limits promulgated in the final rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4864. Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0283 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: almodovar.paul@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3195. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NESHAP: PRINTING, COATING, AND DYEING OF FABRICS AND OTHER TEXTILES--AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for existing and new fabric and other textile coating, printing, slashing, dyeing, and finishing operations were promulgated on May 12, 2003. The final standards implement section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring all major sources to meet the hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emission standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). This action provides amendments to the final rule to clarify the applicability of the rule to certain synthetic fiber manufacturing operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4862. Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0283 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: almodovar.paul@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3196. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] REGULATION OF FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: GASOLINE AND DIESEL TEST METHODS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.46(a)(1); 40 CFR 80.46(a)(2); 40 CFR 80.46(f)(3)(i); 40 CFR 80.46(g)(2)(i); 40 CFR 80.580(a)(2)(i); 40 CFR 80.580(a)(3)(ii) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Fuel manufacturers of gasoline and diesel fuel are required to measure certain properties in order to demonstrate compliance with our motor vehicle fuels programs at 40 CFR part 80. This rule promulgates test method changes which are approved under the jurisdiction of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently recommended these test method changes to the Agency. The Agency has evaluated these recommended test methods [[Page 38227]] changes, agrees with them, and believes they are based on good science. Furthermore, they would provide additional flexibility to the regulated parties. Specifically, the following changes would occur by this action: 1) Remove the current sunset provision of September 1, 2004, for the alternative test methods, ASTM D 4815 and ASTM D 1319, and continue to allow their use as alternative test methods until a performance-based test method (PBTM) rule is promulgated by the Agency. In the future, EPA intends to promulgate a PBTM rule which would set criteria for the qualification of alternative test methods. Since we believe the use of these two alternative test methods has been effective, we believe it would be prudent to continue to allow the use of these two alternative test methods until a PBTM rule is promulgated. Once a PBTM rule has been established, these alternative test methods would likely qualify under the PBTM rule's criteria. The rule that is the subject of this abstract would remove the current sunset provision for these two alternative test methods. 2) Designate ASTM D 6667 as the designated test method for measuring sulfur in butane because its more readily available and a better test method than the current designated test method, ASTM D 3246. This rule would allow the use of the originally designated test method, ASTM D 3246, as an alternative test method until a PBTM rule is promulgated. 3) This rule would update two current ASTM test methods allowed by the Agency for measuring sulfur in gasoline and diesel fuel to their most recent ASTM version. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4895. Agency Contact: Joe Sopata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9034 Fax: 202 343-2802 Email: sopata.joe@epamail.epa.gov Dave Kortum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9022 Fax: 202 343-2802 Email: kortum.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3197. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: IMPORT PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR HALON-1301 AIRCRAFT FIRE EXTINGUISHING VESSELS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined 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 forty 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 forty 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 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN 4900. Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9313 Fax: 202-564-2155 Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3198. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action amends wastewater provisions in the final rule to be more consistent with later standards for chemical manufacturing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4892. Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5402 Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov Randy Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C540- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5447 Fax: 919-541-3470 Email: waite.randy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM52 [[Page 38228]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3199. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PROTECTION OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALTERNATIVES FOR THE MOBILE 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 list two new alternatives to ozone depleting substances in the mobile air conditioning sector and outline the conditions necessary for their safe use. These new alternatives have better energy efficiency and lower impacts on the environment than currently available systems. By approving these systems under SNAP, EPA will provide additional choices to the automotive industry which, if adopted would reduce the impact of mobile air conditioners on the global environment. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4918. Agency Contact: Erin Birgfeld, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9079 Fax: 202 343-2342 Email: birgfeld.erin@epamail.epa.gov Dave Godwin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-343-9324 Fax: 202-343-2363 Email: godwin.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3200. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: SITE- SPECIFIC REGULATION FOR PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA IN TOMAHAWK, WISCONSIN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.443; 40 CFR 63.457; 40 CFR 63.453 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This site specific regulation will allow Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) to operate its semi-chemical pulp and paper mill with an alternative control technology for its hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). This alternative treatment has been approved by the EPA and its use will be conducted as a pilot project under the May 5, 1998, Joint State/EPA Agreement to Pursue Regulatory Innovation. An applicable federal air rule requires semi-chemical pulp and paper mills to collect and incinerate their vent gases. As an alternative treatment, PCA will collect and hard-pipe vent gas condensates to their on-site wastewater treatment plant. The vent gas condensates contain a large proportion of the vent gas HAPs, and the HAPs are effectively treated in the wastewater treatment plant. PCA has agreed to accept as an enforceable limit a methanol destruction rate of approximately two times the amount of methanol that would be destroyed with the technology prescribed in the federal air rule. Methanol is an appropriate surrogate for the total HAPs in the vent gases. Data from a full scale treatability study conducted by PCA in June 2001 indicate that the alternative treatment technology may be capable of achieving approximately five times greater methanol treatment than prescribed in the air rule, although PCA will not have to commit to achieving this greater destruction rate. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4816. Agency Contact: Eileen Furey, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, C-14J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 312-886-7950 Fax: 312-886-0747 Email: furey.eileen@epamail.epa.gov David Beck, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, E14302, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5421 Email: beck.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA33 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3201. NESHAP: OFF-SITE WASTE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 2004. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based emissions standards (``MACT'' standards] for this source category under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act, codified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DD. The current action, required by Section 112(f) of the Clean Air Act, is to assess residual risks after compliance with Subpart DD, and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4695. Sectors Affected: 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal [[Page 38229]] Agency Contact: Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5499 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3202. 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 Securityand 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 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 4607. Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-8019 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3203. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(3); REVISIONS TO THE LIST OF SUBSTANCES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: ``CAA 112(r)'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.130 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The list of substances subject to the Chemical Accident Prevention requirements at 40 CFR Part 68 was promulgated on January 31, 1994. The Clean Air Act states that the list may be revised from time to time by EPA's own motion or by petition and shall be reviewed at least every 5 years. Since the January 1994 final list rule, EPA has modified the listing for hydrochloric acid; deleted a category of explosive chemicals; exempted flammable substances in gasoline used as fuel and in naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixtures prior to initial processing; and excluded flammable substances used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at a retail facility. In fulfillment of the statute's five-year review requirement, EPA has conducted a thorough review of the list. Based on that review, EPA is proposing additions, deletions and modifications to the list of substances. Deletions are based on EPA's review of the chemical toxicity, physical property, production/use quantity and accident history of currently listed substances and new information or erroneous data that impacts the basis of the chemical's listing. Other toxic and flammable chemicals are proposed to be added because they meet the criteria for listing a toxic or flammable substance. In addition, EPA proposes to revise the reporting threshold and toxic endpoints of several toxic substances based on updated toxicity information. Facilities (such as chemical manufacturers, processors, and users), with more than the threshold quantity of a listed substance in a process, are required to develop a Risk Management Program and submit a Risk Management Plan to EPA. The proposed changes to the list will ensure that facilities are properly managing risks of the most acutely toxic and flammable chemicals that could have an adverse impact on the facility and surrounding community in event of an accidental release. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 4619. Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Kathy Franklin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-7987 Fax: 202 564-8444 Email: franklin.kathy@epamail.epa.gov Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-8019 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE96 [[Page 38230]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3204. 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. The proposed action will not impact small businesses, or state, local, or tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4531. Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734-214-4227 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3205. 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 R 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 1002. Agency Contact: Dave Mckee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5288 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: mckee.dave@epamail.epa.gov Susan Stone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-1146 Email: stone.susan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AA61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3206. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY: PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR NON-FEDERAL CLASS I AREAS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7670-7479 ``CAA 160-169'' 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 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN 3919. Agency Contact: Darrel Harmon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6101A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-564-7416 Fax: 202 501-1153 [[Page 38231]] Email: harmon.darrel@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3207. PHASE I (FIP) TO REDUCE THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OF OZONE IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES 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: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 97 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 25, 2003, EPA is required to promulgate FIPs by January 25 2003 unless EPA approves the State submitted plans. Abstract: This action would promulgate Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) which require nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions decreases. The intended effect is to reduce the transport of ozone (smog) pollution and one of its main precursors (NOx) across State boundaries in the eastern half of the United States. On October 27, 1998, EPA published a final rule (the NOx SIP Call) which allowed States 12 months to develop, adopt, and submit revisions to their State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to address the transport problem. The Administrator is required to promulgate a FIP within 2 years of: (1) finding that a State has failed to make a required submittal or (2) finding that a submittal is not complete or (3) disapproving a SIP submittal. On June 22, 2000, the D.C. Court of Appeals assigned a new SIP submittal date of October 30, 2000. Eleven States (Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio) and the District of Columbia had not submitted adequate SIPs, as announced in a findings rule published on December 26, 2000. All of these States have since submitted approvable plans. (Note: The FIPs discussed here would apply to all elements of the NOx SIP call that were not remanded to EPA by the court on March 3, 2000. The portions of the SIP call that were remanded to EPA will be covered under Phase 2 SIPs, and if necessary, separate FIP actions would be prepared for those.) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/21/98 63 FR 56393 Findings Action 12/26/00 65 FR 81366 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN 4096. Sectors Affected: 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing; 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 33611 Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 32731 Cement Manufacturing; 331221 Cold-Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing; 221121 Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control; 221122 Electric Power Distribution; 327211 Flat Glass Manufacturing; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation; 327213 Glass Container Manufacturing; 32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing; 325131 Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; 331111 Iron and Steel Mills; 322122 Newsprint Mills; 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing; 327212 Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing; 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills; 32213 Paperboard Mills; 32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing; 48621 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas; 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing; 32211 Pulp Mills; 22133 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply Agency Contact: Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-3292 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5665 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: king.jan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH87 _______________________________________________________________________ 3208. NESHAP: AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING AND REWORK FACILITIES RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2003, -. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart GG. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from the same source category, and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4653. Sectors Affected: 33641 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Agency Contact: Tony Wayne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C435-09, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5439 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wayne.tony@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3209. NESHAP: ETHYLENE OXIDE FOR STERILIZATION FACILITIES - RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 6, 2002, -. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA codified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O. This source category covers ethylene [[Page 38232]] oxide commercial sterilizers. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. We have completed the risk assessment, received Work Group comments, and are planning to submit for internal peer review. The assessment results show cancer incidence less than 1. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4654. Sectors Affected: 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing; 311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C435-B, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov Chris Stoneman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 15, C439-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-0823 Email: stoneman.christopher@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK09 _______________________________________________________________________ 3210. 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 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 To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4657. Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5402 Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov Randy Waite, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C540- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919-541-5447 Fax: 919-541-3470 Email: waite.randy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3211. NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MARINE TANK VESSEL LOADING OPERATIONS - RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 19, 2003, Final Action. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart Y. This source category covers tanks or ships that contain gasoline, crude oil, or HAPs in bulk. 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 To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4661. Sectors Affected: 483 Water Transportation Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C435-B, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3212. NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 23, 2003, -. Abstract: National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for secondary lead smelting were promulgated on June 23, 1995 under Clean Air Act Section 112(d). The standards establish emission limitations and work practice standards for all new and existing secondary lead smelters that produce refined lead from lead scrap, mainly lead acid batteries. Clean Air Act Section 112(f) requires us to assess within 8 years of promulgation of a NESHAP the remaining risk to the public and to develop additional more stringent standards if such standards are needed to protect the public health with an ample margin of safety. This action is to examine the remaining risk from secondary lead smelters and to develop new risk based standards, if warranted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4665. Sectors Affected: 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-5308 [[Page 38233]] Fax: 919 541-5308 Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439- 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3213. NESHAP: SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR SURFACE COATING -- RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 2003, -. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart II. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from the painting, welding, and sandblasting of ships under construction or repair at major sources. 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 To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN 4666. Sectors Affected: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2379 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3214. NESHAP: HALOGENATED SOLVENT CLEANING - RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 2, 2002, -. Abstract: This action is required by the CAA to assess residual risk and develop standards as necessary to provide an ample margin of safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/05 Final Action 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN 4668. Sectors Affected: 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing; 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 337124 Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing; 332116 Metal Stamping; 339 Miscellaneous Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2363 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3215. NESHAP: MAGNETIC TAPE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 15, 2002, -. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. The facilities covered by the 112(d) standard and under investigation in the project are Magnetic Tape coatings facilities that manufacture audio and video recording and computer information storage, and emit major source levels of air toxics. There are a total of six facilities manufacturing magnetic tape in the nation. Half of these are located in the State of Alabama. We have completed the risk assessment, received Work Group comments, and are preparing for internal peer review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN 4669. Sectors Affected: 334613 Magnetic and Optical Recording Media Manufacturing; 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919-541-2363 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3216. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY - RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 30, 2004, -. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA, codified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart KK. This source category covers air-toxic emissions from many activities located at printing and publishing facilities -- primarily the printing process itself, plus affiliated equipment such as cleaning, ink and solvent mixing, chemical storage, and solvent recovery. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual [[Page 38234]] 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 To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN 4664. Sectors Affected: 322221 Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper and Plastics Film Manufacturing; 322222 Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing; 323112 Commercial Flexographic Printing; 323111 Commercial