[December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua061024.wais] [Page 73848-73981] Environmental Protection Agency ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXIV ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 73848]] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Ch. I [FRL 8209-2] Fall 2006 Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the semiannual regulatory agenda to update the public about: Regulations and major policies currently under development, Reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and Rules and major policymakings completed or canceled since the last agenda. TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA MAILING LIST: If you would like to subscribe, please call 800-490-9198 or, until November 15, send an e- mail with your name and address to: ncepimal@one.net. Afer November 15, send it to nscep@bps-lmit.com. There is no charge for a single copy of the agenda. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions or comments about a particular action, please get in touch with the agency contact listed in each agenda entry. If you have general questions about or suggestions for improving the agenda or questions about EPA's decisionmaking process, please contact: Phil Schwartz (1803A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; phone: (202) 564-6564; e-mail: schwartz.philip@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents A. What Are EPA's Regulatory Goals and What Key Principles, Statutes, and Executive Orders Inform Our Rule and Policymaking Process? B. How Can You Be Involved in EPA's Rule and Policymaking Process? C. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda and What Is the Relationship Between the Agenda and Regulatory Plan? D. How Is the Agenda Organized? E. What Information Is in Agenda Entries? F. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings? G. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations? H. Thank You for Collaborating With Us. A. What Are EPA's Regulatory Goals and What Key Principles, Statutes, and Executive Orders Inform Our Rule and Policymaking Process? Our primary objective is to protect human health and the environment. One way we achieve this objective is through the development of regulations. In the United States, Congress passes laws and authorizes certain Government agencies, including EPA, to create and enforce regulations. EPA regulations cover a range of environmental and public health protection issues, from setting standards for clean water to establishing requirements for proper handling of toxic wastes to controlling air pollution from industry and other sources. To ensure that our regulatory decisions are scientifically sound, cost-effective, fair, and effective in achieving environmental goals, we conduct high quality scientific, economic, and policy analyses. These analyses are planned and initiated at early stages in the regulatory development process, so that Agency decisionmakers are well informed of the qualitative and quantitative benefits and costs as they select among alternative approaches. It is also important that we continue to apply new and improved methods to protect the environment, such as: Building flexibility into regulations from the very beginning, creating strong partnerships with the regulated community, vigorously engaging in public outreach and involvement, and using effective nonregulatory approaches. We seek collaborative solutions to shared challenges. Research, testing, and adoption of new environmental protection methods are also a central tenet in environmental problemsolving. The integration of all of these elements via a well-managed regulatory development process and a strong commitment to innovative solutions will ensure that we all benefit from significant environmental improvements that are fair, efficient, and protective. Our overall success is measured by our effectiveness in protecting human health and the environment. For a more expansive discussion of our regulatory philosophy and priorities please see the Statement of Priorities in the FY 2007 Regulatory Plan (www.epa.gov/regagenda). Besides the fundamental environmental laws authorizing EPA actions such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, there are legal requirements that apply to the issuance of regulations that are generally contained in the Administrative Procedure Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act, and the Congressional Review Act. We also must meet a number of requirements contained in Executive orders. Of particular significance for EPA rulemakings are Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review; 58 FR 51735; October 4, 1993), 12898 (Environmental Justice; 59 FR 7629; February 16, 1994), 13045 (Children's Health Protection; 62 FR 19885; April 23, 1997), 13132 (Federalism; 64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; 65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), and 13211 (Energy; 66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001). You can find information on these laws and Executive orders through links from www.epa.gov/regagenda. B. How Can You Be Involved in EPA's Rule and Policymaking Process? You can make your voice heard by getting in touch with the contact person provided in each agenda entry. We urge you to participate as early in the process as possible. You may also participate by commenting on proposed rules that we publish in the Federal Register(FR). To be most effective, comments should contain information and data that support your position, and you also should explain why we should incorporate your suggestion in the rule or non-regulatory action. You can be particularly helpful and persuasive if you provide examples to illustrate your concerns and offer specific alternatives. We believe our actions will be more cost-effective and protective if our development process includes stakeholders working with us to identify the most practical and effective solutions to problems, and we stress this point most strongly in all of our training programs for rule and policy developers. [[Page 73849]] Democracy gives real power to individual citizens, but with that power comes responsibility. We urge you to become involved in EPA's rule and policymaking process. C. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda and What Is the Relationship Between the Agenda and Regulatory Plan? EPA includes regulations and certain major policy documents in the agenda. However, there is no legal significance to the omission of an item from the agenda, and we generally do not include minor amendments or the following categories of actions: Administrative actions such as delegations of authority, changes of address, or phone numbers. Under the Clean Air Act: Revisions to State Implementation Plans; Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring; Deletions from the New Source Performance Standards source categories list; Delegations of Authority to States; Area Designations for Air Quality Planning Purposes. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: Registration-related decisions, actions affecting the status of currently registered pesticides, and data call-ins. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Actions regarding pesticide tolerances and food additive regulations. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Authorization of State solid waste management plans; hazardous waste delisting petitions. Under the Clean Water Act: State Water Quality Standards; deletions from the section 307(a) list of toxic pollutants; suspensions of toxic testing requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); delegations of NPDES authority to States. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act: Actions on State underground injection control programs. The Regulatory Plan, which is required by Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, is published along with the fall edition of the regulatory agenda. The Plan includes a limited number of EPA actions, typically 20-45, which will be published during the current fiscal year and which are the centerpieces of our regulatory priorities. Plan entries include all of the information included in agenda entries described in section E, below, as well as additional information about alternatives, the need for a Federal solution, costs, benefits, and risks. EPA's and other agencies' regulatory plans are published together in part 2 of the Federal Register on the same day that the regulatory agenda is published. To save money, we do not include detailed information on actions that are included in the Plan in the regulatory agenda itself; rather, we cross-reference the plan entries. To Find the Regulatory Plan: EPA's FY 06 regulatory plan is located in part 2 of this issue of the Federal Register. Within a day or two of publication, on- line versions will be located at http://www.epa.gov/REGAGENDA and at http://ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/ Fall2006/regplan/ENVIRONMENTAL -- PROTECTION--AGENCY--(EPA).html. D. How Is the Agenda Organized? We have organized the Agenda: First, into fourteen divisions based on the law that would authorize a particular action. These divisions are: 1. General, which includes crosscutting actions, such as rules authorized by multiple statutes and general acquisition rules 2. The Clean Air Act (CAA) 3. The Atomic Energy Act (AEA) 4. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 5. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) 6. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 7. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) 8. Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act 9. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 10. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) 11. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Superfund (CERCLA) 12. The Clean Water Act (CWA) 13. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 14. The Shore Protection Act (SPA) Second, by the current stage of development. The stages are: 1. Prerulemaking--Prerulemaking actions are generally intended to determine whether EPA should 2. initiate rulemaking. Prerulemakings may include anything that influences or leads to rulemaking, such as advance notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRMs), significant studies or analyses of the possible need for regulatory action, announcement of reviews of existing regulations required under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, requests for public comment on the need for regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy proposals. 3. Proposed Rule--This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that are within a year of proposal 4. (publication of Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRMs)). 5. Final Rule--This section includes rules that will be issued as a final rule within a year. 6. Long-Term Actions--This section includes rulemakings for which the next scheduled regulatory action is after October 2008. 7. Completed Actions--This section contains actions that have been promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of the spring 2006 agenda. It also includes actions that we are no longer considering. If an action appears in the completed section, it will not appear in future agendas unless we decide to initiate action again, in which case it will appear as a new entry. EPA also announces the results of our Regulatory Flexibility Act section 610 reviews in this section of the agenda. E. What Information Is in Agenda Entries? Agenda entries include the following information, where applicable: Sequence Number: This indicates where the entry appears in the agenda. Title: Titles for new entries (those that have not appeared in previous agendas) are preceded by a bullet (). The notation ``Section 610 Review'' follows the title if we are reviewing the rule as [[Page 73850]] part of our periodic review of existing rules under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 610). Priority: Entries are placed into one of five categories described below. OMB reviews all significant rules including both of the first two categories, ``economically significant'' and ``other significant.'' Economically Significant: Under E.O. 12866, a rulemaking action that may have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Other Significant: A rulemaking that is not economically significant but is considered significant for other reasons. This category includes rules that may: 1. Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; 2. Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients; or 3. Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles in Executive Order 12866. Substantive, Nonsignificant: A rulemaking that has substantive impacts but is not Significant, Routine and Frequent, or Informational/ Administrative/Other. Routine and Frequent: A rulemaking that is a specific case of a recurring application of a regulatory program in the Code of Federal Regulations (e.g., certain State Implementation Plans, National Priority List updates, Significant New Use Rules, State Hazardous Waste Management Program actions, and Tolerance Exemptions). If an action that would normally be classified Routine and Frequent is reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under E.O. 12866, then we would classify the action as either ``Economically Significant'' or ``Other Significant.'' Informational/Administrative/Other: An action that is primarily informational or pertains to an action outside the scope of E.O. 12866. Also, if we believe that a rule may be ``major'' as defined in the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801, et seq.) because it is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or meets other criteria specified in this law, we indicate this under the ``Priority'' heading with the statement ``Major under 5 U.S.C. 801.'' Legal Authority: The sections of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Public Law (P.L.), Executive Order (E.O.), or common name of the law that authorizes the regulatory action. CFR Citation: The sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that would be affected by the action. Legal Deadline: An indication of whether the rule is subject to a statutory or judicial deadline, the date of that deadline, and whether the deadline pertains to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, a Final Action, or some other action. Abstract: A brief description of the problem the action will address. Timetable: The dates (and citations) that documents for this action were published in the Federal Register and, where possible, a projected date for the next step. Projected publication dates frequently change during the course of developing an action. The projections in the agenda are our best estimates as of the date we submit the agenda for publication. For some entries, the timetable indicates that the date of the next action is ``to be determined.'' Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Indicates whether EPA has prepared or anticipates that it will be preparing a regulatory flexibility analysis under section 603 or 604 of the RFA. Generally, such an analysis is required for proposed or final rules subject to the RFA that EPA believes may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small Entities Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to have any effect on small businesses, small governments, or small nonprofit organizations. Government Levels Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to have any effect on levels of government and, if so, whether the governments are State, local, tribal, or Federal. Federalism Implications: Indicates whether the action is expected to have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Unfunded Mandates: Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act generally requires an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits if a rule includes a mandate that may result in expenditures of more than $100 million in any one year by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector. If we expect to exceed this $100 million threshold, we note it in this section. Energy Impacts: Indicates whether the action is a significant energy action under E.O. 13211. Agency Contact: The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address, if available, of a person who is knowledgeable about the regulation. SAN Number: An identification number that EPA uses to track rulemakings and other actions under development. URLs: For some of our actions we include the Internet addresses for: Reading copies of rulemaking documents; submitting comments on proposals; and getting more information about the rulemaking and the program of which it is a part. (Note: To submit comments on proposals, you can go to our electronic docket which is at: www.regulations.gov. Once there, follow the on-line instructions to access the docket and submit comments. A Docket identification (ID) number will assist in the search for materials. We include this number in the additional information section of many of the agenda entries that have already been proposed.) RIN: The Regulatory Identifier Number is used by OMB to identify and track rulemakings. The first four digits of the RIN stand for the EPA office with lead responsibility for developing the action. F. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings? 1. Public Dockets When EPA publishes either an ANPRM or an NPRM in the Federal Register, the Agency may establish a docket to accumulate materials throughout the development process for that rulemaking. The docket serves as the repository for the collection of documents or information related to a [[Page 73851]] particular Agency action or activity. EPA most commonly uses dockets for rulemaking actions, but dockets may also be used for Regulatory Flexibility Act section 610 reviews of rules with significant impacts on a substantial number of small entities and various non-rulemaking activities, such as Federal Register documents seeking public comments on draft guidance, policy statements, information collection requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and other non-rule activities. 2. EPA Web sites Some of the actions listed in the agenda include a URL that provides additional information. 3. Regulatory Agenda Web sites If you have access to the Internet, you can use databases and their accompanying search engines developed by the EPA and the Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC) at the General Services Administration to help you locate actions that are of interest to you. The EPA regulatory agenda search engine is located at www.epa.gov/regagenda. We are working on making the site easier to use to provide more frequent updates. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please contact us at: http://yosemite.epa.gov/ OPEI/smallbus.nsf/Contactus?openform. RISC's searchable databases are at http://ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/. 4. Agenda Indexes There are five indexes that provide: a. A list of the existing rules that we are reviewing under section 610 of the RFA b. A list of actions that may have a significant impact on a substantial number of small businesses, small governments, or small non-profit organizations c. A list of actions that may have some impact on some small businesses, small governments, or small non-profit organizations but that may either have less than a significant impact or affect fewer than a substantial number of them d. A list of actions that may affect State, local, or tribal governments e. A list of actions that may have federalism implications as defined in E.O. 13132. There is a sixth appendix included in the Unified Agenda, a subject matter index. This index is not included in EPA's agenda reprints for reasons of costs and because of the availability of the search engines described in no. 3, immediately above. 5. Listservers If you want to get automatic e-mails about areas of particular interest, we maintain 12 listservers including: a. Air b. Water c. Wastes and emergency response d. Pesticides e. Toxic substances f. Right-to-know and toxic release inventory g. Environmental impacts h. Endangered species i. Meetings j. The Science Advisory Board k. Daily full-text notices with page numbers, and l. General information. For more information and to subscribe via our FR Web site, visit: http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/ subscribe.htm. If you have e-mail without full Internet access, please send an e-mail to envsubset@epa.gov to request instructions for subscribing to the EPA Federal Register listservers. G. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Nonprofit Organizations? For each of our rulemakings, we consider whether there will be any adverse impact on any small entity. We attempt to fit the regulatory requirements, to the extent feasible, to the scale of the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions subject to the regulation. Under RFA/SBREFA (the Regulatory Flexibility Act as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act), the Agency must prepare a formal analysis of the potential negative impacts on small entities, convene a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel (proposed rule stage), and prepare a Small Entity Compliance Guide (final rule stage) unless the Agency certifies a rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. For more detailed information about the Agency's policy and practice with respect to implementing RFA/SBREFA, please visit the RFA/SBREFA website at http://www.epa.gov/sbrefa/. See Index B at the end of the agenda, ``Index to Environmental Protection Agency Entries for which a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Is Required'' for a list of these rules. See Index C for a list of the rules that may affect small entities, but which we do not expect will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of them. Section 610 of the RFA requires that an agency review, within 10 years of promulgation, each rule that has or will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (SISNOSE). We have no section 610 reviews planned until 2008. H. Thank You for Collaborating with Us. Finally, we would like to thank those of you who choose to join with us in solving the complex issues involved in protecting human health and the environment. Collaborative efforts such as EPA's open rulemaking process are a proven tool for solving the environmental problems we face and the regulatory agenda is an important part of that process. Dated: September 6, 2006. Louise P. Wise, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation. GENERAL--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3003 SAN No. 4292 Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and 2020-AA42 Assessing the Environmental Effects Abroad of EPA Actions............................. 3004 SAN No. 4319 Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest...... 2030-AA67 [[Page 73852]] 3005 SAN No. 4904 Security Requirements for Toxic Substances Control Act Confidential 2030-AA88 Business Information Access for Contractors........................................... 3006 SAN No. 4903 Award Term Contracting................................................... 2030-AA89 3007 SAN No. 4931 Accessibility Standards for Contract Deliverables (Section 508).......... 2030-AA90 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3008 SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR............................. 2030-AA37 3009 SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in 2020-AA39 Procurement Under Assistance Agreements............................................... 3010 SAN No. 5092 Implementation of 2 CFR Part 180......................................... 2030-AA94 3011 SAN No. 4536 Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for NASA White Sands Test Facility 2090-AA27 Electronic Reporting in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases I-II).......................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3012 SAN No. 3240 Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations....................... 2025-AA02 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3013 SAN No. 5062 Implementation of Authority To Appoint Research Scientists............... 2030-AA91 3014 SAN No. 5063 Simplified Acquisition Financing......................................... 2030-AA92 3015 SAN No. 4836 Project XL Site Specific Rulemaking for the NASA White Sands Test 2090-AA35 Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Phases III-VI).................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3016 SAN No. 5093 Risk and Technology Review Phase II...................................... 2060-AN85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3017 SAN No. 4768 Amendment to Subparts H and I for Emissions of Radionuclides Other Than 2060-AK81 Radon From DOE Facilities............................................................. 3018 SAN No. 4266 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide 2060-AI43 (Reg Plan Seq No. 100)................................................................ 3019 SAN No. 4531 Evaluation of Updated Test Procedures for the Certification of Gasoline 2060-AJ61 Deposit Control Additives............................................................. 3020 SAN No. 3649 Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)........................... 2060-AF72 3021 SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins- 2060-AH47 Amendments............................................................................ 3022 SAN No. 4782 Petition To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant: 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl 2060-AK84 Diisocyanate.......................................................................... [[Page 73853]] 3023 SAN No. 4309 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products; Amendments........ 2060-AI62 3024 SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AK26 Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide................................................ 3025 SAN No. 4584 Performance Specifications for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems... 2060-AJ86 3026 SAN No. 4633 Performance-Based Measurement System For Fuels: Criteria For Self- 2060-AK03 Qualifying Alternative Test Methods; Description of Optional Statistical Quality Control Measures...................................................................... 3027 SAN No. 4871 Control of Emissions From New Locomotives and New Marine Diesel Engines 2060-AM06 Less Than 30 Liters per Cylinder (Reg Plan Seq No. 101)............................... 3028 SAN No. 4856 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak 2060-AM09 Repair Regulations.................................................................... 3029 SAN No. 4859 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Ethylene Oxide Hospital Sterilization..... 2060-AM14 3030 SAN No. 4882 Control of Emissions From Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines and Equipment 2060-AM34 (Reg Plan Seq No. 102)................................................................ 3031 SAN No. 4884 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM44 (NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers........................ 3032 SAN No. 4885 Flexible Air Permit Rule................................................. 2060-AM45 3033 SAN No. 4916 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification 2060-AM49 of Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use with Substitute Refrigerants.......................................................................... 3034 SAN No. 4906 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Clay Ceramics Industry.................... 2060-AM53 3035 SAN No. 4901 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Modifications to the Technician 2060-AM55 Certification Requirements Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act..................... 3036 SAN No. 4699.1 Request for Comments on Potentially Inadequate Monitoring in Clean Air 2060-AM63 Applicable Requirements and on Methods to Improve Such Monitoring..................... 3037 SAN No. 4889 NESHAP for Stainless and Nonstainless Steel Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) 2060-AM71 Manufacturing......................................................................... 3038 SAN No. 4907 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution Area Source Standards...................... 2060-AM74 3039 SAN No. 4908 NESHAP: General Provisions (Once In Always In) -- Amendments............. 2060-AM75 3040 SAN No. 4926 NESHAP: Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment................. 2060-AM84 3041 SAN No. 4927 NESHAP: Iron and Steel Foundries; Amendments............................. 2060-AM85 3042 SAN No. 4929 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing; Amendments......................... 2060-AM87 3043 SAN No. 4940 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New 2060-AM91 Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions............... 3044 SAN No. 4699.2 Implementing Periodic Monitoring in Federal and State Operating Permit 2060-AN00 Programs (Reg Plan Seq No. 103)....................................................... 3045 SAN No. 4958 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating 2060-AN10 of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks; Amendments...................................... 3046 SAN No. 4960 Response to Petition of Reconsideration for Findings of Significant 2060-AN12 Contribution and Rulemaking for Georgia for Purposes of Reducing Ozone Interstate Transport............................................................................. 3047 SAN No. 4978 NESHAP: Autobody Refinishing - Area Source Rule.......................... 2060-AN21 3048 SAN No. 5008 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (Reg Plan 2060-AN24 Seq No. 104).......................................................................... 3049 SAN No. 4794.2 Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source 2060-AN28 Review, and New Source Performance Standards: Emissions Test for Electric Generating Units (Reg Plan Seq No. 105).......................................................... 3050 SAN No. 4991 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revision to Listing of Carbon Dioxide 2060-AN30 Total Flooding Fire Extinguishing Systems Restricting Use to Only Unoccupied Areas.... 3051 SAN No. 4866.1 NESHAP: Site Remediation Amendments--Response to Litigation............ 2060-AN36 3052 SAN No. 4910.1 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution (Non-Gasoline); Amendments......... 2060-AN37 3053 SAN No. 5011 Federal Plan Requirements for Other Solid Waste Incineration Units 2060-AN43 Constructed on or Before December 9, 2004............................................. 3054 SAN No. 5017 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amending Requirements To Import Used 2060-AN48 Ozone-Depleting Substances for Destruction in the United States....................... 3055 SAN No. 5020 Action on Petition To List Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant... 2060-AN49 3056 SAN No. 5052 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Ban on the Import of Pre-Charged 2060-AN58 Products.............................................................................. 3057 SAN No. 4752.1 Transition to New or Revised Particulate Matter (PM) National Ambient 2060-AN59 Air Quality Standards................................................................. 3058 SAN No. 5025 Revisions to the Definition of Potential to Emit (PTE)................... 2060-AN65 3059 SAN No. 5029 Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle 2060-AN68 Engines: SAFETEA-LU HOV Facilities Rule............................................... 3060 SAN No. 5030 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol 2060-AN69 Coatings.............................................................................. 3061 SAN No. 5035 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS): Equipment Leaks-Subparts VV & 2060-AN71 GGG................................................................................... 3062 SAN No. 5036 Petroleum Refineries-New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)-Subpart J... 2060-AN72 3063 SAN No. 5043 Defect Reporting for On-Highway Motor Vehicles and Engines............... 2060-AN73 3064 SAN No. 5045 Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-Exclusion of 2060-AN75 Compounds............................................................................. [[Page 73854]] 3065 SAN No. 5055 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for 2060-AN80 Semiconductor Manufacturing: Amendments............................................... 3066 SAN No. 5056 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AN81 for Calendar Year 2007................................................................ 3067 SAN No. 5057 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments To Implement Provisions 2060-AN82 Contained in the 2005 Transportation Bill (SAFETEA-LU)................................ 3068 SAN No. 5059 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead (Reg Plan 2060-AN83 Seq No. 106).......................................................................... 3069 SAN No. 5076 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AN88 Source Review (NSR): Reasonable Possibility in Recordkeeping.......................... 3070 SAN No. 5089 Reconsideration of New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric 2060-AN97 Utility, Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Steam Generating Units............. 3071 SAN No. 5094 Clean Air Mercury Rule: Federal Plan..................................... 2060-AN98 3072 SAN No. 4625.6 Phase 2 of the Final Rule To Implement the 8-Hour Ozone National 2060-AO00 Ambient Air Quality Standard--Notice of Reconsideration............................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3073 SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions................................ 2060-AH93 3074 SAN No. 3975 Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country................ 2060-AH37 3075 SAN No. 4752 Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 117)....... 2060-AK74 3076 SAN No. 3380 NSPS: SOCMI--Wastewater and Amendment to Appendix C of Part 63 and 2060-AE94 Appendix J of Part 60................................................................. 3077 SAN No. 3958 Amendments to Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources; 2060-AH23 Monitoring Requirements (40 CFR 60, Appendix F, Procedure 3).......................... 3078 SAN No. 4585 Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP: Amendment to Implement 2060-AJ78 Court Remand.......................................................................... 3079 SAN No. 4668 NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning--Residual Risk Standards (Reg Plan 2060-AK22 Seq No. 115).......................................................................... 3080 SAN No. 4719 NESHAP: General Provisions; Amendments for Pollution Prevention 2060-AK54 Alternative Compliance Requirements................................................... 3081 SAN No. 4659 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Residual Risk Standards (Reg Plan 2060-AK14 Seq No. 114).......................................................................... 3082 SAN No. 4604 Modification of the Anti-Dumping Baseline Date Cut-Off Limit for Data 2060-AJ82 Used in Development of an Individual Baseline......................................... 3083 SAN No. 4748 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources (Reg Plan Seq No. 2060-AK70 116).................................................................................. 3084 SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations......... 2060-AI03 3085 SAN No. 4542 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana Sulfur 2008-AA00 Dioxide (SO2) Area.................................................................... 3086 SAN No. 5047 NESHAP: National Emisson Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 2050-AG29 Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Reconsideration of the Particulate Matter Standard)............................................................................. 3087 SAN No. 5047.1 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 2050-AG35 Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Response to Petitions for Reconsideration).. 3088 SAN No. 4632 Modification of Anti-Dumping Baselines for Gasoline Produced or Imported 2060-AK02 for Use in Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Territories.................................... 3089 SAN No. 4706 Anti-Dumping Baseline Recalculation for Downstream Oxygenate Addition.... 2060-AK69 3090 SAN No. 4793 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AL75 Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation and Project Netting (Reg Plan Seq No. 118).............................................................................. 3091 SAN No. 4809 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: On-Board 2060-AL92 Diagnostic Requirements for Heavy-Duty Engines & Vehicles Above 14,000 Pounds & In- Use, Not-To-Exceed Emission Standard Testing.......................................... 3092 SAN No. 4819 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Emergency Uses 2060-AL94 of Methyl Bromide..................................................................... 3093 SAN No. 4830 Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair.................. 2060-AL98 3094 SAN No. 4875 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities-Area Source Rule....... 2060-AM16 3095 SAN No. 4866 NESHAP: Site Remediation: Amendments..................................... 2060-AM30 3096 SAN No. 4900 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Import Petitioning Requirements for 2060-AM46 Halon-1301 Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Vessels........................................ 3097 SAN No. 4918 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes in the Motor 2060-AM54 Vehicle Air Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program............................................................................... 3098 SAN No. 3259.2 Nonattainment Major New Source Review (NSR): Final Rules............... 2060-AM59 3099 SAN No. 4757.1 Component Durability Procedures for New Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty 2060-AN01 Trucks and Heavy-Duty Vehicles........................................................ [[Page 73855]] 3100 SAN No. 4959 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AN11 Depleting Substances in Foam Blowing.................................................. 3101 SAN No. 4962 Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions to Improve Calculation 2060-AN14 of Fuel Economy Estimates (Reg Plan Seq No. 119)...................................... 3102 SAN No. 4969 Revisions to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Rule for the Acid Rain 2060-AN16 Program and the NOx Budget Trading Program............................................ 3103 SAN No. 4970 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, Emission Guidelines 2060-AN17 for Existing Sources, and Federal Plan: Small Municipal Waste Combustors: Amendments.. 3104 SAN No. 4951 Revisions to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements........................ 2060-AN20 3105 SAN No. 4625.4 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS: Reconsideration; 2060-AN26 Overwhelming Transport Classification................................................. 3106 SAN No. 4987 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boiler and Process Heater 2060-AN32 NESHAP, Reconsideration of Emissions Averaging Provision and Technical Corrections.... 3107 SAN No. 5010 Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds- 2060-AN34 Exclusion of HFE-7300................................................................. 3108 SAN No. 4998 Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events....................... 2060-AN40 3109 SAN No. 5013 NESHAP for Area Sources: Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production, 2060-AN45 Primary Copper Smelting, Secondary Copper Smelting, Primary Nonferrous Metals (Zinc, Cadmium, and Beryllium)............................................................... 3110 SAN No. 5051 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 2007 Critical Use Exemptions for 2060-AN54 Methyl Bromide........................................................................ 3111 SAN No. 5022 Requirements for Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) Under the 8-Hour Ozone 2060-AN63 Standard for Bump-Up Areas Designated Attainment for the 1-Hour Ozone Standard Prior to Revocation......................................................................... 3112 SAN No. 5027 Amendment to Tier 2 Vehicle Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur 2060-AN66 Requirements: Exemption for U.S. Territories.......................................... 3113 SAN No. 5044 Interpretive Rulemaking To Clarify the Scope of Certain Monitoring 2060-AN74 Requirements for Federal and State Operating Permits Programs......................... 3114 SAN No. 5048 Renewable Fuels Standard Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 121)..................... 2060-AN76 3115 SAN No. 5049 Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source Review, 2060-AN77 and Title V: Treatment of Corn Milling Facilities Under the ``Major Emitting Facility'' Definition................................................................. 3116 SAN No. 5061 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and National Emission 2060-AN84 Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Revisions to Initial Performance Test Provisions............................................................................ 3117 SAN No. 4752.2 Final Rule for Implementation of the New Source Review (NSR) Program 2060-AN86 for PM2.5 (Reg Plan Seq No. 122)...................................................... 3118 SAN No. 4697.1 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjusting Allowances for Class I 2060-AN87 Substances for Export to Article 5 Countries.......................................... 3119 SAN No. 4839.5 Final Extension of the Deferred Effective Date of Nonattainment 2060-AN90 Designations for 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early Action Compact Areas......................................................................... 3120 SAN No. 5073 Other Solid Waste Incineration Units: Response to Petition for 2060-AN91 Reconsideration....................................................................... 3121 SAN No. 5077 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AN92 Source Review (NSR): Removal of Vacated Elements...................................... 3122 SAN No. 5079 Rule Interpreting the Scope of Title V Operating Permit Modifications 2060-AN93 Where EPA Has Approved Alternative Monitoring and Testing Provisions.................. 3123 SAN No. 5080 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Updated Volatility Standard for 2060-AN94 Alaska only........................................................................... 3124 SAN No. 5083 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission 2060-AN95 Guidelines for Existing Sources -- Other Solid Waste Incineration Units: Technical Amendment............................................................................. 3125 SAN No. 5084 Standards of Performance for New Industrial-Commercial-Institutional 2060-AN96 Steam Generating Units: Amendment for Facility-Specific NOx Standard.................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3126 SAN No. 4315 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA00 Station; Navajo Nation................................................................ 3127 SAN No. 3569 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA01 Station; Four Corners Power Plant..................................................... 3128 SAN No. 4607 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs 2050-AE95 Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7); Availability of Information to the Public; Technical Amendment................................................................... 3129 SAN No. 1002 NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand)............................... 2060-AA61 [[Page 73856]] 3130 SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit 2060-AH01 Application Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas........................... 3131 SAN No. 4657 NESHAP: Group II Polymers and Resins-Residual Risk Standards............. 2060-AK13 3132 SAN No. 4751 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary 2060-AK73 Combustion Turbines-Petition to Delist................................................ 3133 SAN No. 4689 Section 126 Rule Withdrawal Provision.................................... 2060-AK41 3134 SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading 2060-AH31 Provisions............................................................................ 3135 SAN No. 4348 Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities; 2060-AI97 Amendment to the Final Rule........................................................... 3136 SAN No. 4722 California Gasoline Technical Correction................................. 2060-AK56 3137 SAN No. 4796 Section 126 Rule: Withdrawal of Findings for Sources in Michigan......... 2060-AL83 3138 SAN No. 4797 Lifting the Stay of the 8-Hour Portion of the Findings of Significant 2060-AL84 Contribution and Rulemaking for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport (``NOx SIP Call'')........................................................................... 3139 SAN No. 4799 Consideration of Industry Petition to Remove the Two-Piece Can 2060-AL86 Subcategory from the Clean Air Act Hazardous Air Pollutant Source Category List....... 3140 SAN No. 4846 NESHAP & NSPS for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills--Amendments............ 2060-AM08 3141 SAN No. 4873 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Glass Manufacturing Industry.............. 2060-AM12 3142 SAN No. 4874 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Industrial Inorganic Chemicals 2060-AM19 Manufacturing......................................................................... 3143 SAN No. 4849 Petition To Delist a Hazardous Air Pollutant from Section 112 of the 2060-AM20 Clean Air Act: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK).......................................... 3144 SAN No. 4865 Strategy for Addressing Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations..... 2060-AM26 3145 SAN No. 4879 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM36 (NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries................................................. 3146 SAN No. 4886 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Plating and Polishing..................... 2060-AM37 3147 SAN No. 4676.3 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AM62 Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement (RMRR); Maintenance and Repair Amendments................................................................. 3148 SAN No. 4888 Area Source NESHAP for Secondary Nonferrous Metals....................... 2060-AM70 3149 SAN No. 4915 Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignited Internal Combustion 2060-AM81 Engines............................................................................... 3150 SAN No. 4988 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl 2060-AN33 Chloride and Copolymers Production, Amendments........................................ 3151 SAN No. 4993 Optional Chassis Certification for Diesel Vehicles....................... 2060-AN39 3152 SAN No. 5009 Notice for Information on Determining the Emissions Reductions Achieved 2060-AN42 From Limiting the VOC Content of Architectural Coatings............................... 3153 SAN No. 5012 NESHAP: Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers, Chemical Manufacturing: Chromium 2060-AN44 Compounds, Flexible Foam Fabrication and Foam Production, Carbon Black Production, Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing, Wood Preserving...................................... 3154 SAN No. 5015 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Chemical Preparations Industry............ 2060-AN46 3155 SAN No. 5016 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint and Allied Products................. 2060-AN47 3156 SAN No. 5014 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. 2060-AN62 3157 SAN No. 5095 NESHAP: Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants--Amendments..................... 2060-AN99 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3158 SAN No. 4695 NESHAP: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations Residual Risk Standard.... 2060-AK68 3159 SAN No. 4255 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate 2060-AI44 Matter................................................................................ 3160 SAN No. 2915 Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions--Addition of Methods 203A, 2060-AF83 203B, and 203C to Appendix M of Part 51............................................... 3161 SAN No. 3900 Addition of Method 207 to Appendix M of 40 CFR 51 Method for Measuring 2060-AG88 Isocyanates in Stationary Source Emissions............................................ 3162 SAN No. 4161 Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods........................... 2060-AK61 3163 SAN No. 4310 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry; Amendments..................... 2060-AI66 3164 SAN No. 4653 NESHAP: Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Residual Risk 2060-AK08 Standards............................................................................. 3165 SAN No. 4654 NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization Facilities-Residual Risk 2060-AK09 Standards............................................................................. 3166 SAN No. 4655 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution (Stage I) Residual Risk and MACT Standards 2060-AK10 Review................................................................................ 3167 SAN No. 4660 NESHAP: Industrial Process Cooling Towers Residual Risk Standards........ 2060-AK16 [[Page 73857]] 3168 SAN No. 4661 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading 2060-AK17 Operations-Residual Risk Standard..................................................... 3169 SAN No. 4662 NESHAP: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities Residual Risk Standards 2060-AK18 3170 SAN No. 4665 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting Residual Risk Standards.................. 2060-AK19 3171 SAN No. 4666 NESHAP: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Surface Coating--Residual Risk 2060-AK20 Standards............................................................................. 3172 SAN No. 4667 NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations--Residual Risk Standards. 2060-AK21 3173 SAN No. 4669 NESHAP: Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations Residual Risk Standard.... 2060-AK23 3174 SAN No. 4664 NESHAP: Printing and Publishing Industry--Residual Risk Standards........ 2060-AK24 3175 SAN No. 4663 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries--Residual Risk Standards.................... 2060-AK25 3176 SAN No. 4750 National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and 2060-AK72 Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks--Residual Risk Standards............................................................................. 3177 SAN No. 4656 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............. 2060-AK12 3178 SAN No. 4658 NESHAP: Group IV Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK15 3179 SAN No. 5018 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs 2050-AG26 Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7) (Completion of a Section 610 Review)....... 3180 SAN No. 5047.2 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 2050-AG33 Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Revising the Effective Date of the Particulate Matter Standard Amendment)................................................ 3181 SAN No. 4421 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Regulations: Revisions.................... 2060-AJ25 3182 SAN No. 4570 Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles and Engines: Alternative Low- 2060-AJ72 Sulfur Highway Diesel Fuel Transition Program for Alaska.............................. 3183 SAN No. 4804 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Various Minor Amendments to the 2060-AL90 Regulations Implementing the Allowance System for Controlling HCFC Production, Import, and Export............................................................................ 3184 SAN No. 4810 NESHAP: Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese 2060-AL93 Residual Risk Standards............................................................... 3185 SAN No. 4825 Mineral Wool Production Residual Risk Standard........................... 2060-AL96 3186 SAN No. 4829 5-Year Review of MACT Standards for Large MWC............................ 2060-AL97 3187 SAN No. 4831 NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production: Residual Risk Standards 2060-AL99 3188 SAN No. 4832 NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production: Residual Risk Standards.............. 2060-AM00 3189 SAN No. 4861 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint Stripping........................... 2060-AM07 3190 SAN No. 4860 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Acrylic/ Modacrylic Fiber (AMF) Production 2060-AM13 3191 SAN No. 4851 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Restriction on the Sales of Pre- 2060-AM15 Charged Split Systems................................................................. 3192 SAN No. 4847 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AM18 3193 SAN No. 4854 Amendments to Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Requirements to 2060-AM21 Address New 8-Hour Ozone Standard..................................................... 3194 SAN No. 4848 NESHAP: Total Facility Low Risk Determination (TFLRD) for Residual Risk.. 2060-AM22 3195 SAN No. 4857 Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection Listing Under SNAP............. 2060-AM24 3196 SAN No. 4867 NESHAP: Hydrochloric Acid Production Amendments.......................... 2060-AM25 3197 SAN No. 4853 Requirements for Transmix Processing and Blending Under the Reformulated 2060-AM27 Gasoline and Gasoline Sulfur Rules.................................................... 3198 SAN No. 4880 Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle 2060-AM32 Engines: Amendments to Evaporative Emissions Regulations and Technical Amendments..... 3199 SAN No. 4881 Prevention of Significant Deterioration for Nitrogen Oxides.............. 2060-AM33 3200 SAN No. 4891 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AM43 Organic Chemical Manufacturing; Amendments............................................ 3201 SAN No. 4905 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural 2060-AM47 Coatings--Amendments.................................................................. 3202 SAN No. 4899 Control of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Lubricity: Notice of Proposed 2060-AM48 Rulemaking............................................................................ 3203 SAN No. 4887 Area Source NESHAP for Primary Nonferrous Metals--Zn, Cd, Be............. 2060-AM69 3204 SAN No. 4909 NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel; Amendments............................ 2060-AM76 3205 SAN No. 4910 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution-Amendments........................... 2060-AM77 3206 SAN No. 4914 Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal 2060-AM82 Combustion Engines.................................................................... 3207 SAN No. 4930 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Refiner and Importer Quality 2060-AM88 Assurance Requirements for Downstream Oxygenate Blending.............................. 3208 SAN No. 4934 Part 63 General Provisions--Response to Petition to Reconsider SSM....... 2060-AM89 3209 SAN No. 4937 NESHAP for Refractory Products Manufacturing--Amendments................. 2060-AM90 3210 SAN No. 4794.1 Inclusion of Delaware and New Jersey in the Clean Air Interstate Rule.. 2060-AM95 3211 SAN No. 4956 Rule on Section 126 Petition From NC To Reduce Interstate Transport of 2060-AM99 Fine PM and O3; FIPs To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine PM & O3; Revisions to CAIR Rule; Revisions to Acid Rain Program.................................................. 3212 SAN No. 4955 NESHAP: Plastic Parts and Products (Surface Coating)--Area Source Rule... 2060-AN08 3213 Regional Haze Regulations; Revisions to Provisions Governing Alternative to Source- 2060-AN22 Specific Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) Determinations..................... [[Page 73858]] 3214 SAN No. 4986 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AN29 for Calendar Year 2006................................................................ 3215 SAN No. 4571.2 CAMR 111 Reconsideration and Revision of 112(n) Finding Reconsideration 2060-AN50 3216 SAN No. 4571.3 Revision of 112(n) Finding Reconsideration............................. 2060-AN53 3217 SAN No. 4681.1 NSPS Combustion Turbines-Subpart GG: Amendments........................ 2060-AN55 3218 SAN No. 4794.3 Rule To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and 2060-AN57 Ozone (Clean Air Interstate Rule): Reconsideration.................................... 3219 SAN No. 5042 PM2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity Applicability.... 2060-AN60 3220 SAN No. 4890.1 NESHAP for Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing; Amendments............. 2060-AN61 3221 SAN No. 5034 Deterioration Factor Provisions for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine 2060-AN70 Certification and Part 86 Technical Amendments........................................ 3222 SAN No. 5053 Technical Amendments to the Highway and Nonroad Diesel Regulations....... 2060-AN78 3223 SAN No. 3744.1 Amendments to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; 2060-AN89 Monitoring Requirements (PS-1)-Corrections Notice..................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3224 SAN No. 4054 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low- 2060-AH63 Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste...................................................... 3225 SAN No. 4003 Technical Change to Dose Methodology for 40 CFR 190, Subpart B and 40 CFR 2060-AH90 191, Subpart A........................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3226 SAN No. 4964 Amendment of the Standards for Radioactive Waste Disposal in Yucca 2060-AN15 Mountain, Nevada (Reg Plan Seq No. 120)............................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3227 SAN No. 4728 Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP); Implementing the Screening 2070-AD61 and Testing Phase (Reg Plan Seq No. 98)............................................... 3228 SAN No. 4985 Pesticides; Determination of Status of Prions as Pests................... 2070-AJ26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3229 SAN No. 4173 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Antimicrobials......................... 2070-AD30 3230 SAN No. 4602 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Based on Viral 2070-AD49 Coat Protein Genes.................................................................... 3231 SAN No. 5007 Pesticides; Competency Standards for Occupational Users (Reg Plan Seq No. 2070-AJ20 108).................................................................................. 3232 SAN No. 5006 Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions (Reg Plan 2070-AJ22 Seq No. 109).......................................................................... 3233 SAN No. 5005 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs).. 2070-AJ27 3234 SAN No. 5031 Pesticides; Expansion of Crop Grouping Program........................... 2070-AJ28 3235 SAN No. 5050 Pesticide Agricultural Container Recycling Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 110) 2070-AJ29 [[Page 73859]] 3236 SAN No. 5082 Regulations To Facilitate Compliance With the Federal Insecticide, 2070-AJ32 Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act by Producers of Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs).. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3237 SAN No. 2687 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals (Reg Plan Seq 2070-AC12 No. 123).............................................................................. 3238 SAN No. 4596 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Products (Reg 2070-AD51 Plan Seq No. 125)..................................................................... 3239 SAN No. 3222 Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule........................... 2070-AC46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3240 SAN No. 4027 Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees.................................... 2070-AJ23 3241 SAN No. 4611 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Derived 2070-AD55 Through Genetic Engineering From Sexually Compatible Plants........................... 3242 SAN No. 4612 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for PIPs That Act by 2070-AD56 Primarily Affecting the Plant......................................................... 3243 SAN No. 4618 Revision of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions, 2020-AA44 Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations.................... 3244 SAN No. 3892 Pesticides; Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide 2070-AD14 Products.............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3245 SAN No. 4175 Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment Program................................. 2070-AD24 3246 SAN No. 2659 Pesticide Management and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containers and 2070-AB95 Containment........................................................................... 3247 SAN No. 4170 Pesticides; Procedures for the Registration Review Program............... 2070-AD29 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3248 SAN No. 4876 Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP)................. 2070-AC27 3249 SAN No. 5058 Nanoscale Materials Under TSCA........................................... 2070-AJ30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3250 SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemptions From the Prohibitions 2070-AB20 Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce....................... 3251 SAN No. 2563 Test Rule; Certain Chemicals on the ATSDR Priority List of Hazardous 2070-AB79 Substances............................................................................ 3252 SAN No. 3990 Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals (Reg 2070-AD16 Plan Seq No. 107)..................................................................... [[Page 73860]] 3253 SAN No. 4512 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Selected Flame Retardant Chemical 2070-AD48 Substances for Use in Residential Upholstered Furniture............................... 3254 SAN No. 4878 TSCA Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins..................... 2070-AJ04 3255 SAN No. 2150.1 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemption Request from U.S. Maritime 2070-AJ05 Administration (MARAD)................................................................ 3256 SAN No. 4984 Clarification on Guidance for Activated Phosphors........................ 2070-AJ21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3257 SAN No. 3252 Lead Fishing Sinkers; Response to Citizens Petition and Proposed Ban..... 2070-AC21 3258 SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Amendments for Renovation, Repair, and 2070-AC83 Painting (Reg Plan Seq No. 124)....................................................... 3259 SAN No. 3495 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend 2070-AB27 Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders..................................................... 3260 SAN No. 4983 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Mercury Switches in Motor Vehicles...... 2070-AJ19 3261 SAN No. 2178 TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules............... 2070-AB08 3262 SAN No. 1139 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules................. 2070-AB11 3263 SAN No. 1923 Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals.................................... 2070-AA58 3264 SAN No. 4176 Voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program........ 2070-AD25 3265 SAN No. 4858 Notification of Chemical Exports under TSCA Section 12(b) (Reg Plan Seq 2070-AJ01 No. 126).............................................................................. 3266 SAN No. 3493.1 Testing Agreement for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) (Reg Plan Seq No. 2070-AJ06 127).................................................................................. 3267 SAN No. 3493.4 Testing Agreement for Diethanolamine................................... 2070-AJ09 3268 SAN No. 3493.5 Testing Agreement for Hydrogen Fluoride................................ 2070-AJ10 3269 SAN No. 3493.7 Testing Agreement for Phthalic Anhydride............................... 2070-AJ11 3270 SAN No. 3493.6 Testing Agreement for Maleic Anhydride................................. 2070-AJ13 3271 SAN No. 4974 Significant New Use Rule, Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS)............... 2070-AJ18 3272 SAN No. 1923.1 Significant New Use Rule for Chloranil................................. 2070-AJ31 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3273 SAN No. 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions.............................. 2070-AC51 3274 SAN No. 4376 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Bridges and Structures; Training, 2070-AC64 Accreditation, and Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule....................... 3275 SAN No. 4597 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal of PCBs; Implementation Issues 2070-AD52 3276 SAN No. 4635 Amendment to the Premanufacture Notification Exemptions; Revisions of 2070-AD58 Exemptions for Polymers............................................................... 3277 SAN No. 1976 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New 2070-AA59 Chemical Substances................................................................... 3278 SAN No. 3493 Future Testing for Existing Chemicals (Overview Entry)................... 2070-AB94 3279 SAN No. 3487 Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)............................... 2070-AC76 3280 SAN No. 3882 Test Rule; Certain Metals................................................ 2070-AD10 3281 SAN No. 4174 Testing Agreement for Certain Oxygenated Fuel Additives.................. 2070-AD28 3282 SAN No. 4395 Test Rule; Multiple Substance Rule for the Testing of Developmental and 2070-AD44 Reproductive Toxicity................................................................. 3283 SAN No. 3528 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs)........ 2070-AC37 3284 SAN No. 4598 TSCA Policy Statement on Oversight of Transgenic Organisms (Including 2070-AD53 Plants)............................................................................... 3285 SAN No. 4777 Lead-Based Paint; Amendments to the Requirements for Disclosure of Known 2070-AD64 Lead-Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Target Housing........................ 3286 SAN No. 3493.2 Testing Agreement for Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2)..................... 2070-AJ07 3287 SAN No. 3493.3 Test Rule; Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs).......................... 2070-AJ08 3288 SAN No. 4975 Effects of Transfers of Ownership on Obligations Under Section 5 of TSCA. 2070-AJ15 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73861]] TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3289 SAN No. 4870 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Certain Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers 2070-AJ02 (PBDEs)............................................................................... 3290 SAN No. 3301.2 TSCA Inventory Update Reporting Rule; Electronic Reporting............. 2070-AJ25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3291 SAN No. 4753 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Modification to the 2050-AF08 Threshold Planning Quantity Methodology for the Extremely Hazardous Substances That are Solids in Solution................................................................ 3292 SAN No. 2425.4 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Chromium, Antimony, Titanate From 2025-AA16 the Metal Compound Categories Listed on the Toxics Release Inventory.................. 3293 SAN No. 2425.3 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Acetonitrile From the Toxics 2025-AA19 Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals............................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3294 SAN No. 4692 Addition of Toxicity Equivalency (TEQ) Reporting and Quantity Data for 2025-AA12 Individual Members of the Dioxin and Dioxin-like Compounds Category Under EPCRA, Section 313........................................................................... 3295 SAN No. 4896 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Burden Reduction Rule (Reg Plan Seq 2025-AA14 No. 134).............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3296 SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Amendments and 2050-AE17 Streamlining Rule..................................................................... 3297 SAN No. 4616 Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal 2025-AA11 Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation..................................... 3298 SAN No. 2425.1 TRI; Response to Petition To Add Diisononyl Phthalate to the Toxics 2025-AA17 Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals............................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3299 SAN No. 4595 Rulemaking To Change Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Requirements 2025-AA10 from Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Codes................................................... 3300 SAN No. 5054 Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Isophorone Diisocyanate............... 2050-AG32 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3301 SAN No. 4470 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by 2050-AE81 Commercial Electric Power Producers (Reg Plan Seq No. 99)............................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. [[Page 73862]] RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3302 SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)..................................... 2050-AE34 3303 SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated 2050-AE51 Industrial Wipes...................................................................... 3304 SAN No. 4743 Land Disposal Restrictions: Modifying the Land Disposal Treatment 2050-AF12 Standard for Radioactive Lead Solids and Hazardous Debris; Definition of Macroencapsulation.................................................................... 3305 SAN No. 4834 Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of 2050-AG15 Hazardous Waste (F019 Listing Amendment in Wastewater Treatment Sludges From Zinc Phosphating Processes in Automotive Assembly Plants).................................. 3306 SAN No. 4977 Expanding the Comparable Fuels Exclusion under RCRA (Reg Plan Seq No. 2050-AG24 112).................................................................................. 3307 SAN No. 4670.1 Definition of Solid Wastes Revisions (Reg Plan Seq No. 113)............ 2050-AG31 3308 SAN No. 5070 Revisions to Land Disposal Restrictions Treatment Standards and 2050-AG34 Amendments to Recycling Requirements for Spent Petroleum Refining Hydrotreating and Hydrorefining Catalysts............................................................... 3309 SAN No. 4565 Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for the IBM Semiconductor 2090-AA29 Manufacturing Facility in Hopewell Junction, New York................................. 3310 SAN No. 4828 RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members............................ 2090-AA34 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3311 SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products 2050-AE23 Containing Recovered Materials........................................................ 3312 SAN No. 4411 Regulation of Oil-Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials From the 2050-AE78 Petroleum Refining Industry Processed in a Gasification System To Produce Synthesis Gas................................................................................... 3313 SAN No. 3147.1 Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions-Standards and Procedures for 2050-AG20 Electronic Manifests (Reg Plan Seq No. 128)........................................... 3314 SAN No. 5019 Criteria for Safe and Environmentally Protective Use of Granular Mine 2050-AG27 Tailings.............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3315 SAN No. 4469 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes--Non--Power 2050-AE83 Producers and Minefilling............................................................. 3316 SAN No. 4735 RCRA Smarter Waste Reporting............................................. 2050-AF01 3317 SAN No. 4701 E-Cycling Pilot Project for Region 3 States (ECOS); Streamlining RCRA 2003-AA00 Regulations To Encourage Reuse, Recycling, and Recovery of Electronic Equipment....... 3318 SAN No. 4606 Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste for Recovery 2050-AE93 Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development...................... 3319 SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)....................... 2050-AC71 3320 SAN No. 4778 Revisions of the Lead-Acid Battery Export Notification and Consent 2050-AF06 Requirements.......................................................................... 3321 SAN No. 4920 Rulemaking To Streamline Laboratory Waste Management in Academic and 2050-AG18 Research Laboratories................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3322 SAN No. 4230 Revisions to Solid Waste Landfill Criteria--Leachate Recirculation on 2050-AE67 Alternative Liners.................................................................... 3323 SAN No. 4092 Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous Waste 2050-AE52 Regulations........................................................................... 3324 SAN No. 4651 Increase Metals Reclamation from F006 Waste Streams...................... 2050-AE97 3325 SAN No. 4670 Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule.................... 2050-AE98 [[Page 73863]] 3326 SAN No. 4815.1 Extension of Site-Specific Regulations for NE Labs XL Project.......... 2001-AA01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3327 SAN No. 2634.2 Revisions to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) 2050-AG16 Rule, 40 CFR Part 112 (Reg Plan Seq No. 111).......................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3328 SAN No. 2634.3 Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure 2050-AG23 (SPCC) Requirements--Amendments (Reg Plan Seq No. 129)................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3329 SAN No. 3439 National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed 2050-AD75 and Final Rules....................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3330 SAN No. 4177 Revise 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart O: Cooperative Agreements and Superfund 2050-AE62 State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions........................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3331 SAN No. 4737 Correction of Errors and Adjustment of CERCLA Reportable Quantities...... 2050-AF03 3332 SAN No. 4971 National Contingency Plan Revisions to Align With the National Response 2050-AG22 Plan.................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3333 SAN No. 3423 Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates and Carbamate-Related 2050-AE12 Hazardous Waste Streams; Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Process Waste (K178).................................................... 3334 SAN No. 4736 Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NOx....... 2050-AF02 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73864]] CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3335 SAN No. 4357 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces- 2040-AD39 Phase II.............................................................................. 3336 SAN No. 3999 NPDES Permit Requirements for Municipal Sanitary and Combined Sewer 2040-AD02 Collection Systems, Municipal Satellite Collection Systems, Sanitary Sewer Overflows, and Peak Excess Flow Treatment Facilities............................................. 3337 SAN No. 3663.1 Availability of and Procedures for Removal Credits..................... 2040-AE88 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3338 SAN No. 4540 Test Procedures: New and Updated Test Procedures for the Analysis of 2040-AD71 Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act...................... 3339 SAN No. 4690 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements for 2040-AD87 Peak Wet Weather Discharges from Publicly Owned Treatment Work Treatment Plants Serving Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems Policy (Reg Plan Seq No. 130)............... 3340 SAN No. 4950 Test Procedures for the Analysis of E. coli, Enterococci, Fecal 2040-AE68 Coliforms, and Salmonella Under the Clean Water Act................................... 3341 SAN No. 4965 2006 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan.................................... 2040-AE76 3342 SAN No. 4995 Rulemaking on Direct Application of Pesticides to Waters of the United 2040-AE79 States in Compliance with FIFRA....................................................... 3343 SAN No. 4996 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 131)........ 2040-AE80 3344 SAN No. 5040 Water Transfers Rule (Reg Plan Seq No. 132).............................. 2040-AE86 3345 SAN No. 5098 Implementation Guidance for Mercury Water Quality Criteria (Reg Plan Seq 2040-AE87 No. 133).............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3346 SAN No. 4526 Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution 2050-AE87 Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing Requirements..................... 3347 SAN No. 4370 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard 2040-AD49 Point Source Category, Dissolving Kraft and Dissolving Sulfite Subcategories (Phase III).................................................................................. 3348 SAN No. 3702 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water 2040-AC75 Act................................................................................... 3349 SAN No. 3714 Test Procedures: Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures 2040-AC92 Approved for Clean Water Act Compliance Monitoring.................................... 3350 SAN No. 3713 Test Procedures: Performance-Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures 2040-AC93 and Guidance for Clean Water Act Test Procedures...................................... 3351 SAN No. 4049 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted 2040-AD09 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under the Clean Water Act............................ 3352 SAN No. 3786 NPDES Applications Revisions............................................. 2040-AC84 3353 SAN No. 4746 Regulations for Gray and Black Water Discharges from Cruise Ships 2040-AD89 Operating in Certain Alaskan Waters................................................... 3354 SAN No. 4822 Effluent Guidelines and Standards: Recodification of Various Effluent 2040-AE61 Guidelines............................................................................ 3355 SAN No. 4948 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Airport Deicing 2040-AE69 Operations............................................................................ 3356 SAN No. 4949 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Drinking Water Supply 2040-AE74 and Treatment......................................................................... 3357 SAN No. 4967 New/Revised Ambient Water Quality Criteria (AWQC) for Recreational Waters 2040-AE77 3358 SAN No. 4980 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Chlorine and 2040-AE82 Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Manufacturing Process......................................... 3359 SAN No. 5064 2008 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan.................................... 2040-AE89 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73865]] CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3360 SAN No. 4543 Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact from Cooling Water Intake 2040-AD70 Structures at Existing Facilities Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, Phase 3 3361 SAN No. 4979 Amendments to NPDES Regulations for Storm Water Discharges from Oil/Gas 2040-AE81 Exploration, Production, Processing, or Treatment Operations, or Transmission Facilities............................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3362 SAN No. 4745 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3.............................. 2040-AD99 3363 SAN No. 4821 Drinking Water: Regulatory Determinations Regarding Contaminants on the 2040-AE60 Second Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List...................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3364 SAN No. 4770 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems 2040-AD93 Revisions............................................................................. 3365 SAN No. 4981 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Short- 2040-AE83 Term Regulatory Revisions and Clarifications.......................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3366 SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon....................... 2040-AA94 3367 SAN No. 3238 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Aldicarb.................... 2040-AC13 3368 SAN No. 4404 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWR): Methyl Tertiary 2040-AD54 Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Technical Corrections to the NSDWR............................. 3369 SAN No. 4775 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total 2040-AD94 Coliform Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Additional Distribution System Requirements.......................................................................... 3370 SAN No. 4236 Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs.................. 2040-AD40 3371 SAN No. 4966 Drinking Water Regulations for Aircraft Public Water System.............. 2040-AE84 3372 SAN No. 5066 Second 6-Year Review of Existing National Primary Drinking Water 2040-AE90 Regulations........................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3373 SAN No. 2340 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Ground Water Rule........... 2040-AA97 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHORE PROTECTION ACT (SPA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3374 SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations........................ 2040-AB85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73866]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage General _______________________________________________________________________ 3003. PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ABROAD OF EPA ACTIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 6 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to amend its procedures for implementing the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The proposed rule would also include minor, technical amendments to the Agency's procedures for implementing Executive Order 12114, ``Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions.'' Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4292; Agency Contact: Robert Hargrove, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7157 Fax: 202 564-0070 Email: hargrove.robert@epa.gov Jaime Loichinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2252A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-0276 Fax: 202 564-0070 Email: loichinger.jaime@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3004. REVISIONS TO ACQUISITION REGULATION CONCERNING CONFLICT OF INTEREST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to revise the Agency's conflict of interest (COI) acquisition regulations. The specific revisions involve more stringent requirements for submission of relevant information from Agency contractors and potential contractors regarding their relationships with parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, and sister companies. Current Agency regulations do not require the submission of this level of information. Receipt and evaluation of this information is critical in order for the Agency to decide whether or not COI situations exist and how they are to be handled. This revised rule will also codify several COI clauses that have been developed since the issuance of the previous rule in 1994. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4319; Sectors Affected: 5413 Architectural, Engineering and Related Services; 54162 Environmental Consulting Services; 5416 Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services; 5417 Scientific Research and Development Services; 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services Agency Contact: Daniel Humphries, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4377 Fax: 202 565-2552 Email: 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 3005. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION ACCESS FOR CONTRACTORS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 Sec 205 (c); 63 Stat. 390, as amended; 40 USC 486 (c); 41 USC 418b CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1552; 48 CFR 1535 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Current security requirements for Toxic Substances Contract Act Confidential Business Information (TSCA CBI) access for contractors are implemented in three Environmental Protection Agency contract clauses, 1552.235-75, 1552.235-76, and 1552.235-78. Security requirements for the Government and contractors have been updated in a 2003 TSCA CBI Protection Manual. This rulemaking will implement the new TSCA CBI requirements into the three EPAAR clauses cited above. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4904; Agency Contact: Linda Clement, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4356 Fax: 202 565-2552 Email: 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 3006. AWARD TERM CONTRACTING Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 41 USC 418(b); 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as amended [[Page 73867]] CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1516; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to add guidance on the use of award-term contracts. The guidance is necessary for contracting officers seeking to include award-term provisions in contracts. This guidance will establish a solicitation provision and contract clause in the EPAAR. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/07 Final Action 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4903; Agency Contact: Ed Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4376 Email: chambers.ed@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA89 _______________________________________________________________________ 3007. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR CONTRACT DELIVERABLES (SECTION 508) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 41 USC 418(b) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1511; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to require contractors to identify applicable accessibility (508) standards in contract deliverables. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4931; Agency Contact: Ed Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4376 Email: chambers.ed@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA90 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage General _______________________________________________________________________ 3008. INCORPORATION OF CLASS DEVIATIONS INTO EPAAR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1537; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency has approved a number of class deviations (e.g., changes to reporting requirements and monthly progress reports) to the EPAAR since its promulgation in April 1994. This proposed rule would incorporate most of the class deviations to the EPAAR. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3580; Agency Contact: Frances Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4368 Fax: 202 565-2475 Email: smith.frances@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3009. UTILIZATION OF SMALL, MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN PROCUREMENT UNDER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 101-507; PL 102-389; PL 101-549; 42 USC 9605(f); PL 100-590; EO 12432; EO 12138; EO 11625 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 33 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The regulation will codify revisions to the Agency's program for the utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in procurements under assistance agreements (i.e., grants and cooperative agreements awarded by EPA as well as grants and cooperative agreements awarded by other agencies under interagency agreements with EPA). The revisions are necessary to ensure consistency with the Supreme Court's decision in Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena, 115 S.Ct. 2097 (1995), and were identified as part of the Clinton Administration's review of affirmative action programs. They include: (1) Placing greater emphasis on requiring assistance agreement recipients to submit documentation supporting proposed fair share procurement objectives for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) based on the availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs in the relevant geographic market; (2) authorizing or requiring recipients and their prime contractors to take reasonable race/gender-conscious measures (e.g., bidding credits) in the event that race/gender-neutral efforts prove inadequate to meet fair share objectives; and (3) administering statutory MBE/WBE objectives as a national goal, allowing smaller or larger fair share objectives for particular grants or cooperative agreements based on the availability standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/24/03 68 FR 43824 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations [[Page 73868]] Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4056; Agency Contact: Kimberly Patrick, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1230, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5386 Fax: 202 501-0139 Email: patrick.kimberly@epamail.epa.gov Jeanette Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1230A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4100 Fax: 202 501-0756 Email: brown.jeanettel@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2020-AA39 _______________________________________________________________________ 3010. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF 2 CFR PART 180 Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; sec 2455, PL 103-355, 108 Stat 3327 (31 USC 6101 note); EO 11738 (3 CFR 1973 comp, p 799); EO 12549 (3 CFR 1986 comp, p 189); EO 12689 (3 CFR 1989 comp, p 235) CFR Citation: 2 CFR 1532 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 2007. Abstract: OMB has been working with the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee (ISDC) on a streamlining initiative to make the rules on nonprocurement suspension and debarment easier to find and use. This EPA rule is the final step of four in which it adopts 2 CFR Part 180 with appropriate agency specific information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5092 Agency Contact: Suzanne Hersh, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5374 Email: hersh.suzanne@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3011. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR NASA WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY ELECTRONIC REPORTING IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES I-II) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Safe Drinking Water Act; 42 USC 300f to 300J-26; Solid Waste Disposal Act; 42 USC 6901 to 6992k CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an XL (eXcellence and Leadership) Final Project Agreement (FPA) with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las Cruces, NM to implement a project that would modify reporting requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Clean Air Act (CAA). The purpose of this NASA WSTF Electronic Reporting site-specific rule is to enable the NASA WSTF to electronically submit compliance reports and permit information to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) in lieu of submitting paper reports. The rule will set forth guidelines to ensure that the information submitted by NASA WSTF to NMED is accurate by outlining procedures for data authentication, use of electronic signature and encryption processes. This rule will address Phases I and II of the project covering reporting requirements under RCRA and the SDWA. A second and subsequent rule will address Phases III-VI of the project covering additional reporting requirements under the CWA and CAA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/31/01 66 FR 55050 NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/01 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4536; Agency Contact: Kristina Heinemann, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566-2183 Fax: 202 566-2220 Email: heinemann.kristina@epamail.epa.gov Gerald Filbin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1807T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566-2182 Fax: 202 566-2211 Email: filbin.gerald@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA27 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions General _______________________________________________________________________ 3012. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2005; 15 USC 2601 et seq; 21 USC 346; 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1414; 42 USC 11001 et seq; 42 USC 300(f) et seq; 42 USC 4912; 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et seq; 5 USC 552; 7 USC 136 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2; 40 CFR 57; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 145; 40 CFR 233; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 281; 40 CFR 350; 40 CFR 403; 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 31, 2000, Proposed rule to eliminate the special treatment of CBI substantiations. Abstract: EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, provide procedures for handling and disclosing information claimed as confidential business [[Page 73869]] information (CBI). Although the current regulations have succeeded in protecting CBI, changes in Agency workload, practice, and statutory authority have made it difficult to handle CBI activities as expeditiously as desired. EPA is examining its CBI regulations to determine whether changes are needed to make them more efficient and effective. Provision 40 CFR 2.205(c), which automatically protects CBI substantiations claimed as confidential, is being examined individually and as part of the CBI regulations as a whole. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 1 11/23/94 59 FR 60446 NPRM 2 10/25/99 64 FR 57421 NPRM 3 12/21/99 64 FR 71366 NPRM 4 08/30/00 65 FR 52684 ANPRM 12/21/00 65 FR 80394 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3240; EPA publication information: NPRM 1-Withdrawn 12/21/2000, 65 FR 80395; Agency Contact: Sara Hisel-McCoy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566-1649 Fax: 202 566-1639 Email: hisel-mccoy.sara@epamail.epa.gov Joe Sierra, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2822-T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566-1683 Fax: 202 566-1639 Email: sierra.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA02 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions General _______________________________________________________________________ 3013. IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RESEARCH SCIENTISTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 18 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 04/04/06 71 FR 16699 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Susan Kantrowitz Phone: 202 564-4317 Fax: 202 564-1887 Email: kantrowitz.susan@epa.gov John T. Obrien Phone: 202 564-7876 Email: obrien.johnt@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA91 _______________________________________________________________________ 3014. SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION FINANCING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1532; 40 CFR 1552 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/13/06 71 FR 12660 Final Action 06/05/06 71 FR 32282 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Susan Kantrowitz Phone: 202 564-4317 Fax: 202 564-1887 Email: kantrowitz.susan@epa.gov Tiffany Schermerhorn Phone: 202 564-9902 Fax: 202 564-1887 Email: schermerhorn.tiffany@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA92 _______________________________________________________________________ 3015. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE NASA WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (PHASES III-VI) Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/25/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Adam Levitan Phone: 202 566-1466 Fax: 202 566-2210 Email: levitan.adam@epamail.epa.gov Gerald Filbin Phone: 202 566-2182 Fax: 202 566-2211 Email: filbin.gerald@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA35 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3016. [bull] RISK AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW PHASE II Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAA Sections 112(f)(2), 112(d)(6) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is required to evaluate the risk remaining at facilities 8 years after they are required to comply with MACT air-toxic emission standards according to Section 112 (f)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA is also required to review and revise the MACT standards if needed every 8 years with regard to practices, [[Page 73870]] processes and control technologies according to Section 112(d)(6) of the CAA. EPA will combine the remaining MACT source categories requiring residual risk and technology reviews into several groups to enable us to more closely meet statutory dates, raise and resolve programmatic issues in one action, minimize resources by using available data and focusing on high risk sources, and provide consistent review and analysis. We will use available data including emissions from the most recent 2002 national emission inventory (NEI) and augment it with available site-specific data. We will focus this action on 33 MACT standards with compliance dates of 2002 and earlier and will model each MACT source category to obtain inhalation risks, including cancer risk and incidence, population cancer risk, and non- cancer effects (chronic and acute). We will follow the Benzene Policy to identify the source categories as low risk, acceptable risk, or unacceptable risk. We then plan to publish the emissions data and risk results in an ANPRM before the end of the 2006 calendar year and solicit public comments and corrections, including better source data. We will then remodel the categories based on the updated data. EPA will then set aside low-risk source categories and persistent bio- accumulative (PB) source categories. The PB source categories require multi-pathway analysis and will be addressed on a slower track. EPA will then focus on the remaining categories, evaluating the effectiveness and cost of additional risk reduction options and making acceptability and ample-margin-of-safety determinations. We intend to propose an NPRM in the spring of 2007, address public comments, and promulgate the final action in spring of 2008 on the first group of MACT categories. Where additional controls are identified, standards would be developed that include technology, work practice, or performance standards as amendments to the existing MACT standards. For source categories where additional standards are needed to provide an ample margin of safety, a low risk exemption would be provided and EPA would use an analysis to identify low risk source characteristics that would exempt a portion of the source category from additional requirements. Site-specific risk assessments could also be used to show low risk. A total facility low risk determination (TFLRD) will be presented as a voluntary approach where a facility can perform a site specific risk assessment to determine if it is low risk. Low risk facilities would satisfy all of their residual risk requirements by demonstrating compliance with the TFLRD approach. The 33 MACT source categories are listed below. 1. Chromium Electroplating 2. Polymers & Resins II 3. Secondary Lead Smelters 4. Petroleum Refineries 5. Aerospace 6. Marine Vessels 7. Wood Furniture 8. Shipbuilding 9. Printing & Publishing 10. Off-site Waste Treatment 11. Polymers & Resins I 12. Polymers & Resins IV 13. Primary Aluminum 14. Pulp & Paper MACT I and III 15. Pharmaceuticals 16. Flexible Polyurethane Foam 17. Ferroalloys 18. Polyether Polyols 19. Mineral Wool 20. Primary Lead Smelting 21. Phosphoric Acid 22. Phosphate Fertilizers 23. Wool Fiberglass 24. Portland Cement 25. Oil & Natural Gas 26. Natural Gas Transmission 27. Steel Pickling 28. GMACT I Acetal Resins 29. GMACT II Acrylic/Modacrylic fibers 30. GMACT III Hydrogen Fluoride 31. GMACT IV Polycarbonates 32. POTW 33. Secondary Aluminum Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/00/06 NPRM 06/00/07 Final Rule 06/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5093; Sectors Affected: 3364 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing; 3313 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing; 32731 Cement Manufacturing; 3341 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum); 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities Agency Contact: Paula Hirtz, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-01, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-2618 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hirtz.paula@epa.gov Ken Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN85 [[Page 73871]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3017. AMENDMENT TO SUBPARTS H AND I FOR EMISSIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES OTHER THAN RADON FROM DOE FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-95; CAAA 112(g) or (q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Subparts H and I of 40 CFR 61 establish standards under the Clean Air Act for emissions of radionuclides other than radon from Department of Energy (DOE) and other non-DOE federal facilities. Under subparts H and I, regulated entities currently determine compliance with the emission standards by utilizing the approved computer models CAP88 and AIRDOS-PC or any other procedures for which EPA has granted prior approval. Since promulgation of subparts H and I, EPA has developed an additional model, GENII-NESHAPS, which is suitable for regulated entities to use to determine compliance, in addition to the currently approved models mentioned above. The model was developed to incorporate the internal dosimetry models recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the radiological risk estimating procedures of Federal Guidance Report 13 into updated versions of existing environmental pathway analysis models. The model was developed under the direction of OAR's Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, in consultation with OAR's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS). Also, GENII-NESHAPS has undergone Science Advisory Board (SAB) review. In this direct final rule, EPA is updating subparts H and I to include GENII-NESHAPS as an approved compliance model. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4768; Agency Contact: Behram Shroff, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9707 Fax: 202 343-9707 Email: shroff.behram@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3018. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 100 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AI43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3019. EVALUATION OF UPDATED TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL ADDITIVES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA 211 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: All gasoline must contain additives to control the formation of deposits in the fuel supply system and engine of motor vehicles. If uncontrolled, such deposits can result in a significant increase in motor vehicle emissions. This action will propose that updated test procedures be adopted for the certification of gasoline deposit control additives regarding their ability to control fuel injector and intake valve deposits. The adoption of the updated procedures will ensure that the gasoline deposit control program continues to ensure an adequate level of deposit control, thereby preventing an increase in motor vehicle emissions. The updated test procedures require less time to perform and are less costly. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed procedures will reduce the burden on industry of complying with the gasoline deposit control program. This proposed action will not impact small businesses, or State, local, or tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4531; Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4227 Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3020. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 (WATER-BASED COATINGS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001, -. Abstract: The determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content of a surface coating by reference Method 24 involves determination of its water content and calculation of its VOC content as the difference of the two measurements (volatile content minus water content). Method 24 is inherently less precise for water-based coatings than it is for solvent-based coatings and the imprecision increases as water content increases. This action will amend Method 24 by adding a direct measurement procedure for measuring VOC content of water-based coatings, thereby improving the method's precision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Final Action 06/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3649; Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1064 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: sorrell.candace@epamail.epa.gov Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-7774 Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF72 [[Page 73872]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3021. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS-AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.480-63.506 (Revision); 40 CFR 63.1310-63.1335 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: During the development of the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for elastomers (Group I polymers and resins) and thermoplastics (Group IV polymers and resins) (RINs 2060- AD56 and 2060-AE37), many of the provisions contained in the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) were referenced directly by these polymers and resins regulations due to similarities in processes, emission characteristics, and control technologies. On January 17, 1997, the EPA promulgated changes to the HON to remove ambiguity, to clearly convey EPA intent, and to make the rule easier to understand and implement in response to industry petitions. It is necessary to make parallel changes to the polymers and resins NESHAP; otherwise inconsistencies will exist for NESHAPs regulating similar source categories. An ANPRM was published in the Federal Register on 11/25/96 (61 FR 59849), to explain the nature of changes planned. Subsequently, six litigants have petitioned for review of the elastomers and thermoplastics regulations. Four companies have petitioned EPA to reconsider specific provisions in the thermoplastics regulation. Revisions will be proposed to parallel HON changes and to resolve petitioners' issues. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/25/96 61 FR 59849 Direct Final-Pet Jud Rev 03/09/99 64 FR 11536 NPRM-Pet Jud Rev 03/09/99 64 FR 11555 Direct Final-Comp Ext 05/07/99 64 FR 24511 Direct Final-Pet Rec Equip Leaks06/08/99 64 FR 30406 NPRM 2 06/08/99 64 FR 30453 NPRM 3 06/08/99 64 FR 30456 Direct Final-Stay Notice 06/30/99 64 FR 35023 NPRM-Stay Notice 06/30/99 64 FR 35107 Direct Final00 08/29/00 65 FR 52319 NPRM00 08/29/00 65 FR 52392 Direct Final 4 10/26/00 65 FR 64161 Final Action01 02/23/01 66 FR 11233 Direct Final Comp. 02/26/01 66 FR 11543 NPRM Compliance01 02/26/01 66 FR 1550 Final 1 07/16/01 66 FR 36924 Final 2 08/06/01 66 FR 40903 NPRM 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3939; EPA publication information: ANPRM-Petitions for Jud. Rev-Dow, UCC, Exxon) Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3022. PETITION TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT: 4,4'-METHYLENE DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate 188 compounds that are listed as air toxics, also known as hazardous air pollutants. Air toxics are those pollutants known, or suspected, to cause cancer and other human health problems. The law allows EPA to consider petitions to modify the list, by adding or removing substances. Individuals seeking to remove a substance must demonstrate that there are adequate data to determine that emissions, outdoor concentrations, bioaccumulation, or atmospheric deposition of the substance may not reasonably be anticipated to damage human health or the environment. The Agency received a petition to remove 4,4'-Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from the American Chemistry Council on December 26, 2002. Once EPA receives a petition, it conducts two reviews: A completeness review, to determine whether there is sufficient information on which to base a decision; and a technical review, to evaluate the merits of the petition. The EPA also requests and considers information from the public. After a comprehensive technical review of both the petition and the information received from the public to determine whether the petition satisfies the requirements of the CAA, the review team is required to make a recommendation to the Administrator on whether to grant the petition. If the Administrator decides to grant a petition, a proposed rule is published in the Federal Register which proposes a modification of the HAP list and presents the reasoning for doing so. The proposed rule is open to public comment and public hearing and all additional substantive information received during the public's involvement is evaluated prior to the decision on the issuance of a final rule. However, if the Administrator decides to deny a petition, a notice setting forth an explanation of the reasons for denial is published instead. A notice of denial constitutes final Agency action of nationwide scope and applicability, and is subject to judicial review as provided in the CAA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Complete Petition 05/26/05 70 FR 30407 NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4782; Agency Contact: Ken Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5368 [[Page 73873]] Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3023. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511b CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amendments to the consumer products rule are being proposed to clarify and correct the rule. There are no new categories being regulated nor are any limits being lowered. Several definitions are being updated to provide more clarity. The variance process is being streamlined. A correction is being made to the address for Region 3. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4309; Sectors Affected: 32599 All Other Chemical Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5460 Fax: 919 541-0072 Email: moore.bruce@epamail.epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3024. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES: N-PROPYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 - 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would list whether n-propylbromide (nPB) is an acceptable substitute for class I and class II ozone depleting substances used as solvents for general metals, precision, and electronics cleaning, as well as in aerosol solvent and adhesives end uses. This could provide another alternative to solvents with higher ozone depletion potential that industry is interested in using. Provisions in this rule could include specific conditions on the use of nPB as a solvent, such as limiting the specific applications in which it may be used to those with low emissions and requiring exposure limits consistent with industry practices. Any conditions would be for the purpose of ensuring that nPB is used in a manner that is safe and environmentally protective. OSHA does not currently regulate nPB. If EPA establishes any use conditions in a final rule, we would revise our ruling to adopt whatever OSHA requires if OSHA later regulates the use of nPB. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33283 NPRM Correction 10/02/03 68 FR 56809 Supplemental NPRM 02/00/07 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4599; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2003/June/Day-03/a13254.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AJ58. The previous ANPRM was under SAN No. 3525.; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0064 Sectors Affected: 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing URL For More Information: www.epa.gov\ozone\title6 Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9163 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: sheppard.margaret@epa.gov Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9464 Fax: 202 343-2342 Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3025. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS PARAMETER MONITORING SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC7412(b)(5) et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Subpart SS; 40 CFR 63.8; 40 CFR 60 Appendix B; 40 CFR 60 Appendix F Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The PS-17 and QA Procedure 4 would apply to continuous parameter monitoring systems (CPMS) that are required under an applicable subpart to parts 60, 61, or 63. Therefore, this rulemaking would not require the installation or operation of additional CPMS. The specific types of CPMS covered by the proposed PS-17 and QA Procedure 4 are those that are used to measure and record temperature, pressure, liquid flow rate, gas flow rate, mass flow rate, pH, or conductivity on a continuous basis. The proposed PS-17 establishes procedures and other requirements that will help to ensure that CPMS are properly selected, installed, and placed into operation. The proposed QA Procedure 4 specifies procedures that will help to ensure that CPMS provide quality data on an ongoing basis. The proposed amendments to QA Procedure 1, of 40 CFR 60, appendix F, add provisions to address CEMS that are used to monitor multiple pollutants and are subject to PS-9 or PS-15. The amendments to 40 CFR 63, subpart A, ensure consistency among the proposed PS-17, QA Procedure 4, and the General Provisions to part 63. The amendments to section 63.996(c) of 40 CFR 63, subpart SS, ensure consistency among PS-17, QA Procedure 4, and the monitoring requirements of subpart SS. [[Page 73874]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4584; Sectors Affected: 31-33 Manufacturing; 21 Mining; 486 Pipeline Transportation; 562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators; 562212 Solid Waste Landfill; 22 Utilities Agency Contact: Michael Ciolek, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4921 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: ciolek.michael@epamail.epa.gov Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ86 _______________________________________________________________________ 3026. PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR FUELS: CRITERIA FOR SELF- QUALIFYING ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS; DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Transportation fuels (like gasoline and diesel fuel) are regulated by EPA under the Clean Air Act to control the emissions that result when they are burned in engines, and also to protect engines' emission control equipment. Fuels regulations require measurement of various of the fuels' properties, and prescribe ``designated'' analytical methods for that purpose. This regulation is intended to provide a way for regulated parties to self-qualify alternatives to the designated measurement methods that may be cheaper, quicker, simpler, more amenable to automation, or otherwise preferable. The regulation will also prescribe a minimum level of statistical quality control for all fuels test methods, designated or alternative. The regulations should quicken the adoption of new measurement technologies by removing the need for multiple method-specific rule-makings, but to do so in a way that will not degrade the performance of the overall measurement system. Introduction of statistical quality control for all methods should improve measurement precision and accuracy in actual practice across all methods. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4633; Sectors Affected: 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 54199 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals; 48691 Pipeline Transportation of Refined Agency Contact: John Holley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9305 Fax: 202 233-9557 Email: holley.john@epamail.epa.gov Joe Sopata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9034 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: sopata.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3027. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW LOCOMOTIVES AND NEW MARINE DIESEL ENGINES LESS THAN 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 101 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AM06 _______________________________________________________________________ 3028. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTION 608 LEAK REPAIR REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes and amendments to the refrigerant leak repair regulations (40 CFR 82, subpart F) promulgated under section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The goal of the regulations is to protect the stratospheric ozone layer by promulgating regulations that reduce the use and emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants to the lowest achievable level. This proposal will clarify the leak repair regulations by requiring that owners and operators of comfort cooling, commercial refrigeration, and industrial process refrigeration appliances that have ozone-depleting charges greater than 50 pounds calculate leak rates, verify all repairs, and document repair efforts. This rulemaking will provide further clarity by adding definitions and discussing compliance scenarios. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4856; URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608 Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9870 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205- J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9126 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM09 [[Page 73875]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3029. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--ETHYLENE OXIDE HOSPITAL STERILIZATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, Consent decree. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Consent decree. Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires that EPA list area source categories that contribute to the emissions of 30 listed urban HAPs, and that are, or will be, subject to standards under section 112 of the Act. Sterilization processes use ethylene oxide which is one of the 30 listed HAPs. Hospital sterilization, a listed area source category, is a major contributor of ethylene oxide emissions in urban areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/06/06 71 FR 64907 NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/07 Final Action 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4859; Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3030. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AND EQUIPMENT Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 102 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AM34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3031. AREA SOURCE NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (NESHAP) FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007, Court's decision calls for EPA to issue standards for categories of area sources under 112(c)(6) by December 15, 2007. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory requirements for EPA's stationary source air toxics program. Section 112(k) requires development of standards for area sources which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require control levels which are equivalent to either maximum achievable control technology (MACT) or generally available control technology (GACT). The Integrated Air Toxics Strategy lists industrial boilers and commercial/institutional boilers as area source categories. Both industrial boilers and institutional/commercial boilers are on the list of section 112(c)(6) source categories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4884; Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5426 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3032. FLEXIBLE AIR PERMIT RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title V CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is conducting a flexible permits rulemaking based on what it has learned from its field experiences. The term ``flexible permit'' is used to describe air permits with conditions designed to reduce the administrative ``friction''--costs, time, delay, uncertainty, and risk- -experienced by sources and permitting authorities when implementing a permit or making changes under the permit. This is typically accomplished by authorizing a source to make certain types of changes (e.g., additional equipment and/or modifications to a source's method of operation, equipment, raw materials, emission factors, or monitoring parameters) without requiring further review and/or approval provided the source meets specific criteria outlined in its permit. While the chosen solution will depend on individual State permitting rules and requirements, such techniques typically include descriptions of changes or categories of changes authorized to occur under the approved permit terms, one or more emissions caps to safeguard NAAQS and/or to assure certain requirements are not applicable, procedures for testing pollution control device performance and updating emissions factors or parameter values without requiring the permit to be amended or re- opened, streamlining of redundant requirements by applying the most stringent applicable requirement, and provisions to encourage pollution prevention. Flexible permitting has the potential to benefit a wide variety of types of facilities that are regulated under the CAA's Title V operating permits program. Among the benefits flexible permits are anticipated to provide are: Improved knowledge of a facility's emissions for the entire site; improved public understanding of a facility's [[Page 73876]] activities over an extended period of time; increased certainty and flexibility to make changes in response to the market; and no less environmental protection (i.e., often more occurs from the use of emissions caps and the increased use of pollution prevention practices). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4885 Agency Contact: Mike Trutna, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-03, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5345 Fax: 919 541-4028 Email: trutna.mike@epa.gov Stacey Coburn, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-2569 Email: coburn.stacey@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3033. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; REFRIGERANT RECYCLING; CERTIFICATION OF RECOVERY AND RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR USE WITH SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 00 CFR 00 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend the rule on refrigerant recycling equipment intended for use with Substitute Refrigerants. This amendment would clarify how the requirements of Clean Air Act section 608 extend to refrigerant recovery and/or recycling equipment intended for use with substitutes for CFC and HCFC refrigerants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4916; URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608 Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9870 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205- J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9126 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3034. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--CLAY CERAMICS INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area source categories which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require control levels which are equivalent to either maximum achievable control technology (MACT) or generally available control technology (GACT), as defined in section 112. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4906; Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5435 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: neuffer.bill@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3035. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: MODIFICATIONS TO THE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 608 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is amending appendix D to subpart F of 40 CFR 82- Standards for Becoming a Certifying Program for Technicians. The Refrigerant Recycling Regulations governing standards for certifying programs for technicians were promulgated under section 608 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (May 1994; 59 FR 28660). These regulations were amended in November 9, 1994 (59 FR 559120), to clarify the scope of the technician certification requirements and to provide a limited exemption from certification requirements for apprentices. Today's amendment to the regulation will provide specific requirements for programs applying to become certifying organizations, will specify reporting and recordkeeping requirements in order to enhance implementation of the program, and will define other administrative components of the program to improve accountability. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4901; [[Page 73877]] Agency Contact: Nancy Smagin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205-J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9126 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: smagin.nancy@epamail.epa.gov 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 RIN: 2060-AM55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3036. REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON POTENTIALLY INADEQUATE MONITORING IN CLEAN AIR APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS AND ON METHODS TO IMPROVE SUCH MONITORING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: New Division Director briefed; additional information on existing rules requested. Work assignment prepared to collect that information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 02/16/05 70 FR 7905 60 day extension to public comment period 1 04/15/05 70 FR 19914 NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4699.1; EPA publication information: ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/February/Day-16/ a2995.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK29; Individual Document id in the EPA docket: http://www.epa.gov/edocket Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1058 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: westlin.peter@epa.gov Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3037. NESHAP FOR STAINLESS AND NONSTAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE (EAF) MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. Abstract: There are approximately 93 small steel mills (minimills) that melt steel scrap in 142 electric arc furnaces (EAF). Minimills account for roughly half of U.S. steel production (50 million tons per year). The scrap charged to the furnace is the source of HAP emissions. A major source of scrap is recycled automobiles, which may contain mercury switches, lead components, oil, grease, plastics, and other materials that can contribute to HAP emissions. Pollutants of interest for the EAF NESHAP are manganese, lead, chromium, nickel, and mercury. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4889; EPA Docket information: OAR-2004- 0083 Agency Contact: Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4116 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: schell.bob@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM71 _______________________________________________________________________ 3038. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION AREA SOURCE STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 1, 2006, Original court ordered deadline-10/31/06-new order extends to 12/1/06. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Court-ordered deadline. Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) includes two provisions--sections 112(c)(3) and 112(k)(3)(B)(ii)--that instruct us to identify and list source categories that contribute to the emissions of the 30 ``listed'' (or area source) Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), and that are, or will be, subject to standards under section 112 of the CAA. EPA listed ``Gasoline Distribution Stage I'' as a new area source category in the Integrated Urban Strategy for National Air Toxics Program (July 19, 1999, 40 FR 38706). Further, we agreed under a 2003 consent agreement to propose a rule for this area source category on or before October 31, 2006, and promulgate a final rule by December 20, 2007. No definitions are published for ``Gasoline Distribution Area Sources''. However, it is generally understood to include gasoline storage and transfer operations as gasoline is moved from the production refinery process units to and including the gasoline station storage tank. Vehicle refueling operations has been separated when this source category was listed since it is currently regulated under CAA sections 182(b)(3) and 202(a)(6). Area sources emit or have a potential to emit less than 10 tons per year of any single HAP or less than 25 tons per year of total HAP. The higher emitting sources (major sources) in this industry are already regulated (40 CFR 63, subpart R) under CAA section 112 national emission standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/09/06 71 FR 66064 NPRM Comment Period End 01/08/07 Final Action 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 73878]] Additional Information: SAN No. 4907 Agency Contact: Stephen Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5397 Fax: 919 685-3195 Email: shedd.steve@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3039. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS (ONCE IN ALWAYS IN) -- AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed amendments would revise and codify EPA's policy on when a major source can become an area source, and thus become not subject to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for major sources. EPA is reconsidering the policy, established in a May 16, 1995 memorandum, which allows sources to attain area source status prior to the source's first substantive compliance date of an applicable NESHAP for major sources. No source would be subject to the requirements unless they voluntarily decided to implement them. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4908; Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5499 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3040. NESHAP: DEFENSE LAND SYSTEMS AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation will control emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from surface coating operations performed on-site at installations owned or operated by the Armed Forces of the United States (including the Coast Guard and the National Guard of any such state) or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the surface coating of military munitions manufactured by or for the Armed Forces of the United States (including the Coast Guard and the National Guard of any such state). Aerospace and shipbuilding surface coating operations at these installations were originally covered by the already-promulgated MACT standards for aerospace manufacturing and rework and shipbuilding and ship repair. However, other recently promulgated surface coating MACT standards were also expected to address other surface coating operations at these installations (e.g., miscellaneous metal parts and products, plastic parts, and products, etc.). Following proposal of these standards, EPA received comments indicating that a separate standard for defense operations is a better approach. Accordingly, this rulemaking will address all surface coating activities at these installations which do not meet the applicability criteria of either the Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework or Shipbuilding and Ship Repair MACT standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4926; Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5580 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: teal.kim@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3041. NESHAP: IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for iron and steel foundries on April 22, 2004. EPA was subsequently petitioned by industry concerning several issues. EPA has engaged in negotiations with industry concerning these issues and is issuing these amendments to address the concerns. The amendments clarify several sections of the rule and provide clearer and more consistent directions on complying with the standards. The amendments are being promulgated in two groups, denoted by ``1'' and ``2'' in the schedule below. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 1 05/20/05 70 FR 29400 Proposed Amendment 01/00/07 Final Amendment 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4927; EPA publication information: Final Action 1 - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/May/Day-20/ a9592.htm; Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 [[Page 73879]] Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM85 _______________________________________________________________________ 3042. NESHAP: TACONITE IRON ORE PROCESSING; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Taconite Iron Ore Processing on October 30, 2003 (68 FR 61867). EPA was subsequently petitioned by National Wildlife Federation (NWF) concerning several technical issues, including the alleged failure for EPA to establish emission standards for mercury and asbestos. EPA has decided to voluntarily remand both the mercury and asbestos sections of the rule. The motions for both remands were granted by the United States Court of Appeals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4929; Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1512 Email: chin.conrad@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM87 _______________________________________________________________________ 3043. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NON-ATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): RECONSIDERATION OF INCLUSION OF FUGITIVE EMISSIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On July 11, 2003, EPA received a petition for reconsideration on behalf of Newmont USA Limited, dba Newmont Mining Corporation (``Newmont'') that stated that the December 31, 2002 (67 FR 80185) final rule included fugitive emissions for the purposes of determining whether a facility had undergone a major modification for the first time. The EPA is announcing their reconsideration of this issue arising from our final rules of December 31, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4940; Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0503 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov Pam Long, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0641 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: long.pam@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM91 _______________________________________________________________________ 3044. IMPLEMENTING PERIODIC MONITORING IN FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAMS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 103 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AN00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3045. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: SURFACE COATING OF AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart IIII Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the final National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the surface coating of automobiles and light-duty trucks. These amendments will clarify the interaction between this rule and the NESHAP for surface coating of plastic parts and products. These amendments also will improve the rule by clarifying specific provisions and correcting errors in the original printing of the final rule and announce the availability of a revised version of the Protocol for Determining the Daily Volatile Organic Compound Emission Rate of Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Topcoat Operations. The original final rule was published in the Federal Register on April 26, 2004, (69 FR 22602). The rule affects the surface coating of automobile and light-duty truck bodies and body parts for use in new vehicles at facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4958; Agency Contact: Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0859 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3046. RESPONSE TO PETITION OF RECONSIDERATION FOR FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR GEORGIA FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING OZONE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 78; 40 CFR 97 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 73880]] Abstract: In this action, EPA is responding to a petition for reconsideration of a final rule we issued under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) related to the interstate transport of nitrogen oxides (NOx). On April 21, 2004, EPA issued a final rule that required the State of Georgia to submit SIP revisions that prohibit specified amounts of NOx emissions--one of the precursors to ozone (smog) pollution--for the purposes of reducing NOx and ozone transport across state boundaries in the eastern half of the United States. Subsequently, the Georgia Coalition for Sound Environmental Policy filed a petition for reconsideration requesting that EPA reconsider the inclusion of the state of Georgia in the rule and also requested a stay of the applicability of the requirements as to the state of Georgia. In response to that petition, EPA proposed to stay the effectiveness of the 2004 rule on March 1, 2005 (70 FR 9897), and is undertaking the rulemaking described here to address the issues raised by the petitioners. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4960; Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0102 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: kaufman.kathy@epamail.epa.gov Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5556 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3047. NESHAP: AUTOBODY REFINISHING - AREA SOURCE RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These standards are being developed under the Clean Air Act, section 112(k). Under section 112(k), EPA developed a national strategy to address air-toxic pollution from ``area'' sources, which are sources that emit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) below the major source level of 10 tons/year of a single HAP or 25 tons/year of all HAP. As part of that strategy, Autobody Refinishing, Paint Stripping, and Plastic Parts and Products (Surface Coating) source categories were listed for regulation. These standards will establish requirements to control pollution from facilities engaged in autobody refinishing, paint stripping, and surface coating of miscellaneous parts and products comprised of metal and plastic substrates. Facilities in these source categories are known to emit benzene, cadmium compounds, chromium compounds, lead compounds, manganese compounds, and nickel compounds. Previously EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for major sources engaged in refinishing, paint stripping, and surface coating activities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4978; Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5580 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: teal.kim@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3048. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR OZONE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 104 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AN24 _______________________________________________________________________ 3049. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION, NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW, AND NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: EMISSIONS TEST FOR ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 105 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AN28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3050. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: REVISION TO LISTING OF CARBON DIOXIDE TOTAL FLOODING FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS RESTRICTING USE TO ONLY UNOCCUPIED AREAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 612 of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to identify alternatives to Class I and II ozone-depleting substances and to publish lists of acceptable and unacceptable substitutes. Producers of substitutes must notify EPA at least 90 days before alternatives are introduced into interstate commerce. Substitutes which are deemed by EPA to be unacceptable or acceptable subject to use restrictions must go through notice and comment rulemaking. Substitute lists are updated intermittently depending on the volume of notifications. Independent of any petitions or notifications received, EPA may also initiate updates to the substitute lists based on new data on either additional substitutes or on characteristics of substitutes previously reviewed. Based on new information on the continued and growing use of carbon dioxide total flooding fire extinguishing systems, EPA is revising its listing of carbon dioxide as an acceptable total flooding substitute for ozone-depleting halons to acceptable subject to narrowed use limits. Use would be limited to unoccupied areas [[Page 73881]] where personnel could not be exposed to lethal concentration of the agent. Recent changes to national fire protection industry standards reflect need to improve personnel safety requirements for carbon dioxide systems by limiting its applications. Carbon dioxide total flooding fire extinguishing systems are used in some industrial applications such as automobile paint rooms and in marine applications such as machinery spaces. Restricted use limits on carbon dioxide total flooding systems supports the use of substitutes that are not potentially lethal to personnel that could be exposed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4991; Agency Contact: Bella Maranion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9749 Fax: 202 343-2363 Email: maranion.bella@epa.gov Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9005 Fax: 202 343-2363 Email: cohen.jeff@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3051. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION AMENDMENTS--RESPONSE TO LITIGATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart GGGGG Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Site Remediation regulation was promulgated on October 8, 2003. We were challenged by the Sierra Club on several provisions in the rule. We anticipate that settlement negotiations will result in certain revisions to the rule's requirements. The revisions could remove an exemption for certain sources thereby increasing the compliance costs of the final rule by up to $7.7 million. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4866.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM30.; EPA Docket information: OAR-2002-0021 Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E142-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3052. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION (NON-GASOLINE); AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006. Abstract: We are currently in litigation/settlement discussions in response to a Petition for Reconsideration of the final rule. The outcome could result in an amendment to the rule that would require control of wastewater emission sources at OLD facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4910.1; Split from RIN 2060-AM77. Agency Contact: Brenda Shine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3608 Email: shine.brenda@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3053. FEDERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS CONSTRUCTED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 9, 2004 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA sec 129 and 111(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 62 (New) Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 16, 2007, See the legal deadline information in the additional information below. Abstract: In this OSWI Federal plan rulemaking, EPA becomes an implementing authority in those instances where the State or local agency has failed to submit a plan or a plan has not yet been approved. Therefore, consistent with section 129(b)(3) of the Act, this rulemaking would impose a Federal plan that applies to OSWI in any State, tribe, or locale that has not submitted an approvable plan within the time allotted. This action makes no changes to the requirements in the December 2005 rule, and is intended to fulfill EPA's duty under section 129(b)(3) to promulgate a Federal plan as a gap-filling measure until the State fulfills its statutory obligations. When the State submits an approvable State plan, the Federal plan will no longer apply to units in that State. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal [[Page 73882]] Additional Information: SAN No. 5011; Legal Deadline continued: Federal Plan must be promulgated 2 years after the final publication of the Emission Guidelines rule (December 16, 2005, 70 FR 74869, http:// www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/December/Day-16/a23716.htm); EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0364 Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3054. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: AMENDING REQUIREMENTS TO IMPORT USED OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES FOR DESTRUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation will streamline the process for importing used ozone-depleting substances for destruction in the United States. This will further reduce the amount of substances that could otherwise harm the ozone layer. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 5017 Agency Contact: Kirsten Cappel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9556 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: cappel.kirsten@epamail.epa.gov 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 RIN: 2060-AN48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3055. ACTION ON PETITION TO LIST DIESEL EXHAUST AS A HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112(b)(3) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 11, 2005. NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2006, Consent decree, under negotiation. Final, Judicial, May 1, 2007, Tentative, under negotiation. Abstract: EPA received a petition from Environmental Defense to list Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP). Upon initially reviewing the petition, we have decided the petition needs to be reviewed and evaluated by a workgroup to make a final determination on how to proceed. After technical evaluation, the workgroup will recommend to grant or deny the petition. Our current negotiated court ordered deadlines are to propose to list or issue notification of denial by September 14, 2006, with final action by May 1, 2007. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5020; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ- OAR-2005-0489 Agency Contact: Anne Rea, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0053 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: rea.anne@epamail.epa.gov Scott Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1167 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3056. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: BAN ON THE IMPORT OF PRE- CHARGED PRODUCTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414, 7601, 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is concerned with the environmental impacts that could result from the potential continued imports of HCFC pre-charged products after the phaseout of production and importation of bulk substances. Similar concerns resulted in the banning the imports of CFC pre-charged refrigeration products after the 1996 phaseout of production and import of bulk substances. Therefore, EPA intends to propose regulations banning the imports of HCFC pre-charged products under the provisions within title VI of CAAA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Final Action 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5052; URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/ozone/title6 Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9729 Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3057. TRANSITION TO NEW OR REVISED PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, January 31, 2006, The 12/20/05 PM [[Page 73883]] NAAQS proposal stated EPA will issue ANPRM for implementation by 1/ 2006. Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). EPA will be proposing revised NAAQS for PM-2.5 and new standard PM10-2.5 on December 20, 2005. In order to provide insight for the public on what EPA is thinking in regards to implementing the revised standard for PM2.5 and the transition from a PM10 standard to a PM10-2.5 standard, EPA is providing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking. This ANPRM should also provide an opportunity for the public to provide input on the best way to implement these actions. Public comment period will be extended until July 10, 2006. A proposal will be developed after the PM NAAQS are finalized in September 2006. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 02/09/06 71 FR 6718 NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4752.1; EPA publication information: ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/February/Day-09/ a1798.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK74. Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1051 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: driscoll.barbara@epa.gov Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5556 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN59 _______________________________________________________________________ 3058. REVISIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF POTENTIAL TO EMIT (PTE) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA proposes to clarify the options that exist for limiting potential to emit (PTE) for sources that wish to avoid major source requirements. To that end, EPA proposes to revise the PTE definition, for several CAA programs to explain the types of limits that are effective in restricting a source's PTE regulated pollutants. EPA's requirement that PTE limits must be federally enforceable to be considered effective in restricting PTE is at issue as a result of three court decisions. EPA's proposal will address this requirement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5025; Agency Contact: Grecia Castro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1351 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: castro.grecia@epamail.epa.gov Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5795 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: hutchinson.lynn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN65 _______________________________________________________________________ 3059. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES: SAFETEA-LU HOV FACILITIES RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 23 USC 1121 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006, Language from Congress requires a final regulatory action by February 6, 2006. Abstract: It is the sense of Congress to encourage the purchase and use of hybrid and other fuel efficient vehicles, which have been proven to minimize air emissions and decrease consumption of fossil fuels. This regulation establishes the criteria for certifying a vehicle as low emitting and energy-efficient. State HOV programs will reference this regulation in their request to Federal Highway Administration for exceptions to the 2-person minimum occupancy HOV requirement. These regulations are optional for states to implement and will sunset in 2009. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 5029; Agency Contact: Julia Rege, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AALDVG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4614 Email: rege.julia@epamail.epa.gov Tandi Bagian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAIO, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4901 Email: bagian.tandi@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3060. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR AEROSOL COATINGS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511b CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 subpart E Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to list and schedule for regulation those categories of consumer or commercial products that account for at least 80 percent of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, on a reactivity adjusted basis, in areas that violate the [[Page 73884]] National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone. This rule is intended to meet that requirement for the aerosol spray paint category listed on March 23, 1995. This national regulation will establish a uniform reactivity-based standard for aerosol spray paints modeled after the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Regulation for Reducing the Ozone Formed from Aerosol Coating Product Emissions. EPA granted final approval of the revisions to the California State Implementation Plan containing this regulation on September 13, 2005. Although mass-based VOC reductions have been made in the aerosol coating category, this reactivity-based approach will achieve additional reductions in ozone formation where further mass-based reductions have proven to be technologically infeasible. This national rule is projected to better control a product's contribution to ozone formation by encouraging reductions of higher reactivity VOCs, rather than treating all VOCs in a product alike through a mass-based approach. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5030; Agency Contact: Kaye Whitfield, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2509 Fax: 919 541-0072 Email: whitfield.kaye@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3061. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS): EQUIPMENT LEAKS-SUBPARTS VV & GGG Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 31, 2006, Settlement Agreement. Final, Statutory, October 31, 2007, Settlement Agreement. Abstract: Section 111(b)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to review new source performance standards at least every 8 years. Under this project, we will review and, if appropriate, revise the new source performance standards for equipment leaks (subparts VV and GGG in part 60). Equipment leaks are defined as leaks from valves, pumps, compressors, sampling connections, open-ended lines, and pressure relief valves at SOCMI sources (subpart VV) and oil refineries (subpart GGG). We will determine if actual emission reductions currently being achieved due to other programs are greater than the requirements in the current NSPS standards, and whether the current NSPS standards should be revised. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/07/06 71 FR 65302 NPRM Comment Period End 01/08/07 Final Action 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5035; Agency Contact: Karen Rackley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0634 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: rackley.karen@epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN71 _______________________________________________________________________ 3062. PETROLEUM REFINERIES-NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS)- SUBPART J Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 28, 2007, Lawsuit by Sierra Club and Our Children's Earth Foundation. Final, Judicial, April 28, 2008, Lawsuit by Sierra Club and Our Children's Earth Foundation. Abstract: Section 111(b)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to review new source performance standards at least every 8 years. Under this project, we will review and, if appropriate, revise the new source performance standards for petroleum refineries (subpart J in part 60). We will determine if actual emission reductions currently being achieved due to other programs are greater than the requirements in the current NSPS standards, and whether the current standards should be revised. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Final Action 04/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5036 Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP , NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0884 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: lucas.bob@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3063. DEFECT REPORTING FOR ON-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA regulations require manufacturers to report defects of emissions-related equipment or emissions control systems of on-highway motor vehicles and heavy-duty engines. Under the current regulations [[Page 73885]] a defect report is required when a manufacturer determines that the same defect has occurred in 25 or more vehicles or engines. This is an unreasonably small threshold for large engine families/test groups. This action would create new thresholds that would depend upon the size of the engine family/test group. It would also obligate manufacturers to conduct investigations under certain circumstances to determine if an emission-related defect is present. The investigations would be triggered by warranty information, parts shipments, and any other information which may be available indicate need for an investigation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Final Action 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5043; Agency Contact: Christine Mikolajczyk, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAPTIG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4403 Email: mikolajczyk.christine@epamail.epa.gov Lynn Sohacki, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AALDVG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4851 Email: sohacki.lynn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN73 _______________________________________________________________________ 3064. REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS-EXCLUSION OF COMPOUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The EPA is proposing to add four compounds (benzotrifluoride, dimethyl succinate, propylene carbonate, and dimethyl carbonate) to the list of negligibly reactive compounds in EPA's definition of VOC. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 5045; Agency Contact: William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5245 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: johnson.williaml@epa.gov Terry Keating, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6103A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-1174 Email: keating.terry@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3065. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING: AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA title III CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The promulgated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Semiconductor Manufacturing included process vent requirements for inorganic HAP streams or inorganic process HAP streams. However, a small minority of process vents in the industry contain emission streams that combine inorganic and organic HAPs. The purpose of this amendment is to add a definition for mixed stream process vents in order to clarify the rule requirements and avoid the confusion caused by the current rule. These amendments will not add additional burden or cost to the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/19/06 71 FR 61701 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5055; Agency Contact: John Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0296 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: schaefer.john@epa.gov Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3066. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is seeking to allocate essential use allowances for import and production of class I stratospheric ozone depleting substances for calendar 2007. Essential allowances enable a person to obtain newly produced or imported controlled class I ozone-depleting substances under the essential exemption to the regulatory phaseout of these chemical, which became effective on January 1, 1996. Essential uses include the manufacture of important medical devices such as asthma inhalers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/03/06 71 FR 64669 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5056; Agency Contact: Kirsten Cappel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9556 [[Page 73886]] Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: cappel.kirsten@epamail.epa.gov Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: brennan.ross@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3067. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2005 TRANSPORTATION BILL (SAFETEA-LU) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7506 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 93; 40 CFR 51.390 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 9, 2007, SAFETEA-LU requires that EPA revise the transportation conformity rule to address the statutory provisions. Abstract: The transportation conformity rule ensures that transportation planning is consistent with a State's plan for achieving the air quality standards. These amendments to the rule are necessary as a result of the changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity provisions as mandated by the recent transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU. SAFETEA-LU revised a number of aspects of the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity provisions including: 1) Providing an additional 6 months to re-determine conformity after new state implementation plan (SIP) motor vehicle emissions budgets are either found adequate, approved or promulgated; 2) changing the frequency requirements for transportation conformity determinations; 3) providing an option for reducing the time period covered by conformity determinations; 4) providing procedures for areas to use in substituting or adding transportation control measures (TCMs) to approved SIPs; 5) adding a 1-year grace period for conformity lapses; and 6) streamlining requirements for conformity SIPs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 5057; Agency Contact: Rudolph Kapichak, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AASMCG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4574 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: kapichak.rudolph@epamail.epa.gov Laura Berry, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AASMCG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4858 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: berry.laura@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3068. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR LEAD Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 106 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AN83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3069. [bull] PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): REASONABLE POSSIBILITY IN RECORDKEEPING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 App S; 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify the ``reasonable possibility'' recordkeeping standard that we promulgated in the NSR Reform rule of 2002. In June 2005, the D.C. Circuit Court remanded the rule for EPA to provide such clarification. For tracking and reporting, certain records must be kept only if there is a ``reasonable possibility'' that a proposed project will result in a significant emissions increase. We are proposing one or more scenarios under which the recordkeeping standard is applicable. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5076; Agency Contact: Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3450 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov Jessica Montanez, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3407 RIN: 2060-AN88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3070. [bull] RECONSIDERATION OF NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS) FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL STEAM GENERATING UNITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is granting reconsideration on the recently finalized boiler NSPS amendments. Issues under reconsideration include the appropriate averaging time for facilities using particulate matter continuous emission monitoring systems (PM CEMS) and appropriate parametric monitoring requirements for facilities without PM CEMS. Minor recordkeeping requirements will also be under reconsideration. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5089; Agency Contact: Christian Fellner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 73887]] Phone: 919 541-4003 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: fellner.christian@epa.gov Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3071. [bull] CLEAN AIR MERCURY RULE: FEDERAL PLAN Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal governments and the private sector. Legal Authority: CAA Section 111 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is a Federal Plan to implement the requirements of the Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) for any States that do not submit an approvable State Plan within the 2- year timeline specified in the final CAMR, as well as the two tribes affected by the rule. The Federal Plan implements the requirements of CAMR by requiring that these States and tribes participate in the EPA-administered CAMR cap-and-trade program. While this rule provides for Federal implementation of the cap and trade program, it makes no other substantive changes to the model cap and trade program already finalized as part of CAMR. During the CAMR rulemaking process, EPA conducted extensive analysis of the economic, environmental, and health impacts of CAMR. Because the requirements and major programmatic elements of CAMR remain the same under the Federal Plan, these analyses remain unchanged under this action, as do conclusions regarding consideration of Executive Orders. This rule also reflects any modifications based on the CAMR Final Action on Reconsideration. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Additional Information: SAN No. 5094; Agency Contact: Kevin Culligan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9172 Email: culligan.kevin@epamail.epa.gov Meg Victor, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9193 Email: victor.meg@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN98 _______________________________________________________________________ 3072. [bull] PHASE 2 OF THE FINAL RULE TO IMPLEMENT THE 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD--NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 23 USC 101 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 81 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 15, 2006. Other, Statutory, EPA is trying to expedite the OMB review on the proposal because we have a commitment to the court to go final by Dec. 15. Abstract: In this notice, EPA would announce its decision to reconsider and take additional comment on three provisions in the final Phase 2, 8-hour ozone implementation rule: (1) The determination that electric generating units (EGUs) that comply with rules implementing the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and are located in States where all required CAIR emissions reductions are achieved from EGUs meet the 8-hour ozone State implementation plan (SIP) requirement for application of reasonably available control technology (RACT) for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions; (2) a new source review (NSR) requirement allowing sources to use certain emission reductions as offsets under certain circumstances; and (3) an NSR provision addressing when requirements for the lowest achievable emission rate (LAER) and emission offsets may be waived. These issues are also issues in a petition for judicial review; the court has granted EPA a stay of litigation on these three issues until December 15, 2006, so the reconsideration action must be completed by then. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4625.6; Split from RIN 2060-AJ99. Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5666 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: silvasi.john@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@epa.gov Related RIN: Split from 2060-AJ99 RIN: 2060-AO00 [[Page 73888]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3073. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.850 to 51.860; 40 CFR 93.150 to 93.160 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act prohibits Federal entities from taking actions which do not conform to the State implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). In November 1993, EPA promulgated two sets of regulations to implement section 176(c). First, on November 24, EPA promulgated the Transportation Conformity Regulations to establish the criteria and procedures for determining that transportation plans, programs, and projects which are funded under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act conform with the SIP. Then, on November 30, EPA promulgated regulations, known as the General Conformity Regulations, to ensure that other Federal actions also conformed to the SIPs. The EPA has not reviewed or revised the General Conformity Regulations since their 1993 promulgation. Several Federal agencies have identified concerns over the implementation of the General Conformity Regulations, including the requirements for areas designated nonattainment for the newly promulgated NAAQS. In conjunction with an ad hoc work group of representatives from several Federal agencies, EPA will review the implementation of the General Conformity Regulations. The EPA will then propose and promulgate any appropriate revision to those regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4070; Agency Contact: Tom Coda, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3037 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: coda.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3074. REVIEW OF NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As required by the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) provisions, the EPA is proposing Federal regulations governing preconstruction permitting of minor stationary sources throughout Indian country and major stationary sources of air pollution in nonattainment areas in Indian country. The proposed Federal NSR rules would require sources in Indian country, with certain exceptions, to obtain a permit prior to construction if they are: (1) New minor sources, (2) existing minor sources undergoing modification, (3) new major sources in nonattainment areas in Indian country, (4) existing major sources in nonattainment areas in Indian country undergoing minor modification, or (5) existing major sources in nonattainment areas in Indian country undergoing major modification. The proposed rule would also allow new or existing stationary sources of regulated NSR pollutants and HAPs to accept enforceable limits on their production capacity or hours of operation in order to be considered minor sources and avoid being subject to other Clean Air Act requirements such as the title V operating permits program. Pursuant to the Tribal Air Rule, eligible Indian Tribes may receive EPA authorization to develop and implement such programs, but these permitting programs would be implemented by EPA if eligible Indian Tribes do not elect, or do not receive authorization to manage such programs. These rules would not impose any mandates on Tribal governments to implement NSR permitting programs. Tribal governments may be affected, however, insofar as they own or operate sources that must obtain a permit from the EPA under the final Federal permitting program regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/21/06 71 FR 48696 NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3975; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-21/a6926.htm; Agency Contact: Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5344 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: rao.raj@epamail.epa.gov Jessica Montanez, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3407 RIN: 2060-AH37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3075. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE IMPLEMENTATION RULE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 117 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AK74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3076. NSPS: SOCMI--WASTEWATER AND AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX C OF PART 63 AND APPENDIX J OF PART 60 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60, app J, SOCMI Wastewater NSPS; 40 CFR 63, app C Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These standards are based on a combination of control techniques that require removal or destruction of volatile organic compounds from wastewater at synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry plants. Designated chemical process units, i.e., process lines or process units, would be subject to the rule. Constructed, reconstructed, or modified designated chemical process units [[Page 73889]] would be required to apply appropriate controls to affected wastewater tanks, surface impoundments, containers, individual drain systems, and oil and water separators, and to treat process wastewater to remove or destroy the volatile organic compounds. On September 12, 1994, EPA proposed Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) Wastewater (40 CFR part 60, subpart YYY). On October 11, 1995, the EPA issued a supplemental proposal, which clarified and revised the previously proposed rule. On December 9, 1998, EPA published a supplement to the proposed rule that consisted of revised definitions, alternative test procedures, and clarifications of requirements, and that proposed to add appendix J to 40 CFR part 60. In conjunction with the rule development for the NSPS, amendments to appendix C to part 63 were proposed on June 30, 2004. The final rule will encompass the clarifications and revisions to subpart YYY, appendix J, and 40 CFR part 63 appendix C. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM (NSPS) 09/12/94 59 FR 46780 Supplemental NPRM 1 10/11/95 60 FR 52889 Supplemental NPRM 2 12/09/98 63 FR 67988 NPRM Amdmt 06/30/04 69 FR 39383 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3380; EPA publication information: Supplemental NPRM 2 - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1998/ December/Day-09/a28472a.htm; Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Brenda Shine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3608 Email: shine.brenda@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3077. AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES; MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR 60, APPENDIX F, PROCEDURE 3) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001. Abstract: This rulemaking adds a procedure 3 to Appendix F of 40 CFR 60. This action provides quality assurance specifications for continuous opacity monitor system (COMS) installed for compliance. States may cite this procedure for sources with installed COMS subject to compliance limitations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3958; Agency Contact: Tom Logan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2580 Fax: 919 541-0516 Email: logan.tom@epamail.epa.gov Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-7774 Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3078. PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY NESHAP: AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT COURT REMAND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 8, 2006, Original settlement agreement -5/26/06, due to request for extension of public comments, litigants agreed to extend final-7/26/06-extended again 12/8/06. Abstract: The Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP was promulgated June 14, 1999, and has been codified in 40 Code of Federal Regulations 63, subpart LLL. The Sierra Club and the National Lime Association petitioned the court to review subpart LLL, while the American Portland Cement Alliance (APCA) opted to negotiate a settlement agreement. On December 15, 2000, a panel of the D.C. Circuit issued its opinion in National Lime Ass'n v. EPA. The Court remanded the three standards for which we established floors of no control (hydrogen chloride [HCl], total hydrocarbon [THC], and mercury [Hg]). The Court found that we committed error in not considering other means of control, in particular, control of HAPs in raw materials and in fossil fuels. The Court also remanded that we consider setting beyond- the-floor standards for HAP metals, for which particulate matter (PM) is a surrogate. This action will consist of amendments to respond to the court remand. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/02/05 70 FR 72330 Extension of Public Comment Period 01/09/06 71 FR 1403 Reopening of Public Comment Period 07/18/06 71 FR 40679 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4585; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/December/Day-02/a23419.htm; ; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0051 Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5605 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: barnett.keith@epa.gov [[Page 73890]] Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3079. NESHAP: HALOGENATED SOLVENT CLEANING--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 115 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AK22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3080. NESHAP: GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDMENTS FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.2; 40 CFR 63.17; 40 CFR 63.18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are amending the part 63 General Provisions to allow facilities that are subject to a maximum achievable control technology (MACT) subpart to discontinue unnecessary requirements if, through pollution prevention measures, they achieve and can demonstrate continued hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emission reductions equivalent to or better than the MACT level of control. The amendments would also allow a source to avoid MACT by completely eliminating HAP emissions. We are promulgating these amendments to encourage and promote pollution prevention, which is our strategy of first choice in reducing HAP emissions. We expect these amendments to result in no additional burden for sources and air pollution control agencies. This effort is the product of discussions with State and local air pollution control officials. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/15/03 68 FR 26249 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4719; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2003/May/Day-15/a12180.htm; Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov Elaine Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5499 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3081. NESHAP: HAZARDOUS ORGANIC NESHAP (HON) RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 114 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AK14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3082. MODIFICATION OF THE ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE DATE CUT-OFF LIMIT FOR DATA USED IN DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL BASELINE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91(b)(1)(i); 40 CFR 80.93(a) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: ``Dumping'' refers to the practice whereby refiners making clean fuels for certain markets (such as reformulated gasoline for clean-air purposes) take the pollutants removed from the clean fuels and ``dump'' them into other fuels they are producing for other markets. This, if allowed, would make those other fuels even dirtier than before, and so the Clean Air Act prohibits this practice. EPA has existing ``anti-dumping'' rules on the books that codify this Clean Air Act prohibition. This regulation is a minor technical amendment to those existing regulations. It would amend a portion of those regulations to allow the use of data collected after January 1, 1995 in the development of baselines, and it would establish a cut-off date of January 1, 2002 for the submission of all individual baselines under the anti-dumping program. This date is the same as that allowed for foreign refineries seeking a unique individual baseline under the anti- dumping program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4604; Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAHEBTC, Ann Arbor, MI 48346 Phone: 734 214-4287 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5593 Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3083. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 116 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AK70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3084. IMPORTATION OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES; AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522, CAA 203; 42 USC 7525, CAA 206; 42 USC 7541, CAA 207; 42 USC 7542, CAA 208; 42 USC 7601, CAA 301; 42 USC 7522, CAA 203; 42 USC 7550, CAA 216; 42 USC 7601, CAA 301 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 40 CFR 85, subpart P to allow entry into the United States of vehicles which are originally sold in Canada and which are identical to their U.S. counterparts, without obtaining a [[Page 73891]] certificate of conformity from EPA. This action is in response to a petition for review of import rules. The final rule also will address certain other issues in part 85, subpart P and subpart R, including: (1) Formalizing a long-standing EPA policy regarding the importation of owned vehicles that are proven to be identical to a vehicle certified for sale in the United States (2) establishing new emission standards applicable to imported nonconforming vehicles; (3) clarifying the regulatory language that concerns exclusions and exemptions from meeting Federal emission requirements; and (4) providing several minor clarifications to the existing regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/24/94 59 FR 13912 Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 2665; Agency Contact: Bob Doyle, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Mail Code 6405J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9258 Email: doyle.robert@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3085. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) FOR THE BILLINGS/LAUREL, MONTANA SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AREA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The State of Montana submitted a sulfur dioxide (SO2) State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana area. On May 2, 2002, and May 22, 2003, we partially and limitedly approved and partially and limitedly disapproved Montana's SO2 SIP for Billings/ Laurel. EPA intends to propose a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to cover those parts of the State's plan we disapproved. EPA's FIP will assure that the Billings/Laurel area will attain and maintain the SO2 NAAQS. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/12/06 71 FR 39259 NPRM Comment Period End 09/11/06 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4542; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/July/Day-12/a6096.htm; Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Laurie Ostrand, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303 312-6437 Fax: 303 312-6064 Email: ostrand.laurie@epamail.epa.gov Cynthia Cody, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303 312-6228 Fax: 303 312-6064 Email: cody.cynthia@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2008-AA00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3086. NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSON STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS (RECONSIDERATION OF THE PARTICULATE MATTER STANDARD) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for hazardous waste combustors on October 12, 2005. Following promulgation of the final rule, the EPA Administrator received four petitions for reconsideration pursuant to section 307(d)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act. Under this section of the Clean Air Act, the Administrator shall initiate reconsideration proceedings if the petitioner can show that it was impracticable to raise an objection to a rule within the public comment period or that the grounds for the objection arose after the public comment period. On March 23, 2006, EPA granted reconsideration of and requested comment on one issue raised in two of the petitions. The issue under reconsideration is the new source standard for particulate matter for cement kilns that burn hazardous wastes. In this final rule EPA plans to issue its final reconsideration determination of this emission standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/23/06 71 FR 14665 Administrative Stay 03/23/06 71 FR 14655 Final Action 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5047; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-23/a2703.htm; ; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022 URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/hwcmact/ Agency Contact: Frank Behan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8476 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: behan.frank@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2050-AG29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3087. [bull] NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS (RESPONSE TO PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision); 40 CFR 264 (Revision); 40 CFR 266 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On October 12, 2005, EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP). Following promulgation of the final rule, the EPA Administrator [[Page 73892]] received four petitions for reconsideration pursuant to section 307(d)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act. Under this section of the Clean Air Act, the Administrator shall initiate reconsideration proceedings if the petitioner can show that it was impracticable to raise an objection to a rule within the public comment period or that the grounds for the objection arose after the public comment period. In this proposed rule, EPA is proposing to grant reconsideration of and requesting comment on several issues raised in the petitions of the four petitioners. In addition, EPA is proposing several amendments and corrections to the final rule to clarify some compliance and monitoring issues. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/06/06 71 FR 52624 NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/06 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5047.1; Split from RIN 2050-AG29.; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022 URL For More Information: http://www.epa.gov/hwcmact/ Agency Contact: Frank Behan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8476 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: behan.frank@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2050-AG35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3088. MODIFICATION OF ANTI-DUMPING BASELINES FOR GASOLINE PRODUCED OR IMPORTED FOR USE IN HAWAII, ALASKA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: ``Dumping'' refers to the practice whereby refiners making clean fuels for certain markets (such as reformulated gasoline for clean-air purposes) take the pollutants removed from the clean fuels and ``dump'' them into other fuels they are producing for other markets. This, if allowed, would make those other fuels even dirtier than before, and so the Clean Air Act prohibits this practice. EPA has existing ``anti-dumping'' rules on the books that codify this Clean Air Act prohibition. This action proposes to allow refiners and importers of conventional gasoline produced or imported for use in Hawaii, Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to petition EPA to modify their baselines to use the most appropriate seasonal baseline and Complex Model for purposes of compliance with the RFG program's anti-dumping requirements. Specifically, this action would allow refiners and importers to petition EPA to use the summer Complex Model for all anti-dumping baseline and compliance determinations for conventional gasoline produced or imported for use in Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. This action would allow refiners and importers to petition EPA to use the winter Complex Model for all anti-dumping baseline and compliance purposes in Alaska. We are proposing this action to address certain inconsistencies in the RFG program's anti-dumping provisions which may have significant unintended negative impacts on refiners and importers. Today's proposed actions would not compromise the environmental goals of the RFG program, or result in any environmental degradation. Today's proposed actions would not have any negative impact on small businesses or State/local/tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/04/05 70 FR 646 NPRM Comment Period End 02/03/05 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4632; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/January/Day-04/a043.htm; Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9624 Fax: 202 343-2803 Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3089. ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE RECALCULATION FOR DOWNSTREAM OXYGENATE ADDITION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow a refiner who added oxygenate after sampling and just before shipment to exclude that oxygenate from its anti-dumping baseline determination. This exclusion of oxygenate is already allowed for a refinery's gasoline to which oxygenate was added outside of the refinery gate. This rule will have limited application, and could provide relief to small refiners. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4706; Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAHEBTC, Ann Arbor, MI 48346 Phone: 734 214-4287 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5593 Email: simms.patrice@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK69 [[Page 73893]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3090. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): DEBOTTLENECKING, AGGREGATION AND PROJECT NETTING Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 118 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AL75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3091. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: ON- BOARD DIAGNOSTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES & VEHICLES ABOVE 14,000 POUNDS & IN-USE, NOT-TO-EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TESTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing to establish On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) requirements for Heavy-Duty On-Highway and Non-Road vehicles and engines greater than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. This action will also propose to require manufacturers of these vehicles and engines to make available emissions-related service information to after market service providers. OBD systems are intended to monitor the performance of emission controls on these vehicles and engines to ensure proper functionality and compliance with emissions standards. This notice also proposes a manufacturer run in use testing program for heavy-duty engines and vehicles to assess compliance with the applicable not to exceed standards beginning in 2007. This portion of the notice has a court-ordered date for May 2004 and final May 2005 as a result of a settlement between EPA, ARB, and Engine Manufacturers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4809; Agency Contact: Todd Sherwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AALDOC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4405 Email: sherwood.todd@epamail.epa.gov Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAPTIG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4288 Email: pugliese.holly@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL92 _______________________________________________________________________ 3092. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING EMERGENCY USES OF METHYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, this rule will seek to create an exemption for emergency uses of methyl bromide, an ozone depleting substance, after the phase-out date of 2005. This exemption will be limited to no more than 20 metric tons per emergency event. This is a deregulatory action that will decrease burden on producers, importers, distributors and applicators of methyl bromide as well as end-users of methyl bromide who are growers and owners of stored food products while still achieving the environmental objectives of the program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/00/07 NPRM 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4819; URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/ozone/mbr Agency Contact: Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9321 Fax: 202 565-2079 Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: brennan.ross@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3093. ALTERNATIVE WORK PRACTICE FOR LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 65 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 31, 2006, Thompson Report commitment date. Abstract: This rule would amend existing regulations controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAP)under the Clean Air Act. These regulations are codified at 40 CFR part 60, 61, 63, and 65. These regulations require periodic leak detection and repair (LDAR) of pumps, valves, and connectors. The current work practice requires each pump, valve, and connector to be individually monitored for leaks. Facilities have had LDAR programs in place for over 20 years and view them as burdensome because they are labor intensive. Newer image based monitoring technology is being developed which will detect leaks at a reduced costs because of the ability to monitor multiple components at one time. This rule would amend the existing regulations to enable the plant operators to use the new technology. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/06/06 71 FR 17401 NPRM, Extension Comment Period 06/07/06 71 FR 32885 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4830; Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov [[Page 73894]] Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL98 _______________________________________________________________________ 3094. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES-AREA SOURCE RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.760 to 779 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. NPRM, Judicial, June 30, 2005. Final, Judicial, December 21, 2006, consent decree. Abstract: This regulation is being pursued under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(k). Under section 112(k), EPA developed a national strategy to address air-toxic pollution from ``area'' sources, which are sources that emit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) below the major source level of 10 tons/year of a single HAP and 25 tons/year of all HAP. As part of that strategy, several area-source categories were listed for regulation. Oil and Natural Gas (ONG) production sources were listed as one of those categories, and this rulemaking will address measures to control pollution from ONG facilities. Oil and natural gas production processes are known to emit benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene and xylene. In 1999, EPA promulgated the NESHAP for Oil and Natural Gas Production. A supplemental proposal was published in the Federal Register on July 8, 2005. We proposed two options--that the control requirements apply in all locations or to just facilities in Urban 1 and Urban 2 counties. The control requirements only apply to triethylene glycol dehydration units. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/08/05 70 FR 39441 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4875; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/July/Day-08/a13480.htm; Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E142-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3095. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION: AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, October 8, 2006, Compliance date. Abstract: The Site Remediation regulation was promulgated on October 8, 2003. This action will revise language in the final rule to correct errors or language that doesn't reflect our intent. Specifically, we will revise language specifying where the concentration for remediation material management units (RMMU) is measured (i.e., from point of extraction to point of treatment - as proposed in the original rule). We will also clarify that facilities with active remediations can use the 1 Mg HAP exemption if they qualify rather than limit it to new remediations. We will also clarify that facilities meeting equipment leak standards for part 61 or other part 63 standards are exempt from those similar provisions in 63 subpart GGGGG. Grammatical errors and incorrect section references will be corrected as well. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/01/06 71 FR 25531 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4866; Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E142-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3096. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: IMPORT PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR HALON-1301 AIRCRAFT FIRE EXTINGUISHING VESSELS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will provide an exemption under the import petitioning requirements for used ozone-depleting substances. The petitioning requirements outline the information that importers must submit to the Administrator at least 40 working days before a shipment is to leave the foreign port of export. This rule will reduce the administrative burden of anyone petitioning to import aircraft fire extinguishing spherical pressure vessels containing halon-1301 (``halon bottles'') for hydrostatic testing in the United States. The rule would require importers to adhere to all import petitioning requirements but would require one petition to be submitted annually for all shipments rather than submission of a petition for each individual shipment 40 working days prior to export. Halon bottles are individual bottles containing halon-1301 that are connected to a larger fire suppression system within an aircraft. The halon bottles are brought into the United States for hydrostatic testing in which the halon is removed, the bottles are tested to ensure durability and effectiveness, and the same amount or more of halon is replaced back in the bottles and exported once again. The halon bottles must be routinely tested under Federal Aviation Administration and United States Department of Transportation regulations. The exemption to minimize the import petitioning requirements is being initiated because the bottles are not [[Page 73895]] being imported for the eventual use or resale of the halon contained in the bottles and because hydrostatic testing of the bottles is required under FAA and DOT regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/11/06 71 FR 18259 Direct Final Action 04/11/06 71 FR 18219 Withdrawal of FRM 06/07/06 71 FR 32840 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4900; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/April/Day-11/a3462.htm; URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/ozone/title6 Agency Contact: Bella Maranion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9749 Fax: 202 343-2363 Email: maranion.bella@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3097. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SECTOR UNDER THE SIGNIFICANT NEW ALTERNATIVES POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671k CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.180 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will propose to list two new alternatives to ozone depleting substances in the motor vehicle air conditioning sector and outline the conditions necessary for their safe use. Our analysis indicates that these new alternatives have better energy efficiency and lower impacts on the environment than currently available systems. If EPA takes final action approving these systems under SNAP, EPA would expand the options available to the automotive industry. The automotive industry, if they chose to adopt these technologies, would be required to comply with the conditions necessary to deploy these systems in a safe manner. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/21/06 71 FR 55140 NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/06 Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4918; Agency Contact: Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9464 Fax: 202 343-2342 Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9005 Fax: 202 343-2363 Email: cohen.jeff@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3098. NONATTAINMENT MAJOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): FINAL RULES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, app S Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will promulgate changes to regulations that govern NSR permitting of major stationary sources in nonattainment areas where there is no approved SIP. Appendix S of 40 CFR 51 contains the permitting program for major stationary sources in nonattainment areas in transition periods before approval of a SIP to implement part D of title I. This action will revise appendix S to conform it to the changes made to regulations at 40 CFR 51.165 for SIP programs for nonattainment major NSR (67 FR 80816; December 31, 2002). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3259.2; Split from RIN 2060-AE11. See also SAN 4390 Agency Contact: Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3450 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov Janet McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1450 Email: mcdonald.janet@epamail.epa.gov Lakeshia Walker, Environmental Protection Agency Phone: 202 564-6571 Email: walker.lakeshia@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM59 _______________________________________________________________________ 3099. COMPONENT DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR NEW LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On October 22, 2002, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated durability provisions that automotive manufacturers used to demonstrate that the emissions of their vehicles would comply with emission standards for the useful lives of those vehicles. The Court also required EPA to issue new regulations. This action fulfills the mandate. The new durability regulations will include options that a manufacturer may choose from to age pre-production vehicles to determine the rate of emission deterioration over the vehicle's useful life. The options will include a prescribed fixed driving cycle and a prescribed bench aging cycle that are used to age prototype vehicles or emission control components to the equivalent of the useful life period of the vehicle in a manner that replicates the aging that the vehicle or components would see in actual use. This rule does not change the federal emission standards or the test procedures used to quantify emissions. Although there is no court- [[Page 73896]] ordered deadline, this is a court-ordered action. During the comment period of the NPRM the Agency received a comment from the Afton Chemical Corporation (``formally known as Ethyl Corporation'') suggesting that EPA did not address the component durability portion of the new vehicle emission certification process and should establish a procedure for rulemaking requesting comment on whether our current component durability process is appropriate or if we should revise the process to include a limited amount of testing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Supplemental 2 NPRM 01/17/06 71 FR 2843 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4757.1; EPA publication information: Supplemental 2 NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/January/ Day-17/a073.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK76. Agency Contact: Linda Hormes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAPTIG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4502 Email: hormes.linda@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3100. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES IN FOAM BLOWING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 612 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is initiating this rulemaking in response to a DC Circuit action. In July 2004, the DC Circuit Court vacated a portion of an SNAP Final Rule published on July 22, 2002 (67 FR 47703), and new information available to the Agency as a result of progress within the industry on adopting non-ozone depleting chemicals. This rule responds to the vacature and the new information and would determine the continued use of HCFC-22 and -142b as substitutes for HCFC-141b in foam blowing. This rule will address affects of stratospheric ozone depletion and health and environmental impacts of substitutes for ozone-depleting substances. The ultimate impact will be to reduce skin cancer, cataracts, and other adverse impacts of ozone depletion. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/04/05 70 FR 67120 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4959; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/November/Day-04/a21927.htm; URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/ozone/title6 Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9005 Fax: 202 343-2363 Email: cohen.jeff@epa.gov Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9163 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: sheppard.margaret@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3101. FUEL ECONOMY LABELING OF MOTOR VEHICLES: REVISIONS TO IMPROVE CALCULATION OF FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 119 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AN14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3102. REVISIONS TO THE CONTINUOUS EMISSIONS MONITORING RULE FOR THE ACID RAIN PROGRAM AND THE NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 75 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would modify the existing requirements for sources affected by the Acid Rain Program, and the NOx Budget Trading Program. The Acid Rain Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) rule would be revised to improve implementation by making improvements to the monitoring and reporting process that will benefit both EPA and the facilities affected by the rule. These amendments will have no environmental impacts, and are expected to reduce the ongoing costs and burden associated with reporting emissions under the current rule by instituting a revised reporting procedure that will reduce the redundancy that currently exists with the existing procedures. Specifically, as part of its reengineering efforts, EPA is replacing the existing record type dependant reporting format to an XML data reporting format that takes advantage of technological advances in data management. This fundamental change is expected to reduce the costs of programming data collection systems at the affected facilities and should provide EPA with the flexibility to better adapt its systems to unique data configurations, which are not currently easily (or properly) adaptable by the current reporting structure. EPA expects to reduce the cost and burden associated with resubmittals of data reports due to errors identified after the submittals are made. This action also attempts to clarify, simplify, and enhance certain sections in the CEM rule to make it easier for sources to understand and comply with the regulation. Examples include: Providing a mechanism for a source to utilize the concept of long-term cold storage; clarifying that only one monitoring methodology should be specified at any time; and modifying the quality assurance timing requirements for ozone season only reporters. These amendments need to be finalized prior to the planned implementation date of January 1, 2007. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/22/06 71 FR 49254 NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 73897]] Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4969; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-22/a6819.htm; Agency Contact: Matthew Boze, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9211 Fax: 202 343-9211 Email: boze.matthew@epamail.epa.gov Beth Murray, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9211 Fax: 202 343-9211 Email: murray.beth@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3103. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES, EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING SOURCES, AND FEDERAL PLAN: SMALL MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTORS: AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA sections 111 and 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 subparts AAAA and BBBB, 40 CFR 62 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend the final (Dec. 2000) small municipal waste combustors (MWC) new source performance standards (NSPS), emission guidelines (EG), and Federal 111(d) plan. The small MWC rule regulates owners and operators of small MWC, which are MWC units with capacities between 35 tons per day (tpd) and 250 tpd. The amendments will not change the response (the types of emission controls that will be used) of the facilities to the rule, but will provide clarification and correction. Specifically, the amendments will include: (1) Fixing typographical errors created by the Office of the Federal Register; (2) approval of State operator training programs for MWC operators in the State of Minnesota (this was previously done for MWC operators in the States of Maryland and Connecticut); (3) addressing carbon monoxide (CO) emission limits during MWC malfunctions (this same provision was already added to large MWC standards in a previous rulemaking); (4) revising a CO limit for one type of MWC and a NOx limit for another type of MWC; and (5) removing one voluntary consensus standard, ASTM D- 6522, which is not an appropriate test method for this industry. These changes need to be made to address compliance issues for this rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4970; Agency Contact: Brian Shrager, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-7689 Fax: 919 541-7689 Email: shrager.brian@epamail.epa.gov Walt Stevenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5264 Fax: 919 541-5264 Email: stevenson.walt@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3104. REVISIONS TO AIR EMISSIONS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 subpart A Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action seeks to combine and consolidate air emission reporting requirements from three regulations. The three regulations are the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), the Consolidated Emissions Reporting Rule (CERR), and the NOX SIP Call. Each of these regulations has associated emissions reporting requirements. The purpose of this action is to resolve differences in the reporting requirements in the three regulations so that the regulated community will have a single location in the Code of Federal Regulations that details air emission reporting requirements. For example, the CERR and the NOX SIP Call use similar but not identical terminology to describe what data must be reported to EPA. The proposed rule would resolve these differences. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/03/06 71 FR 69 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4951; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/January/Day-03/a24614.htm; EPA Docket information: OAR-2004-0489 Agency Contact: Dennis Beauregard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5512 Fax: 919 541-0684 Email: beauregard.dennis@epa.gov Doug Solomon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4132 Fax: 919 541-0684 Email: solomon.dougl@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3105. IMPLEMENTATION RULE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NAAQS: RECONSIDERATION; OVERWHELMING TRANSPORT CLASSIFICATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 to 7511f; 42 USC 7601(a)(1) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 81 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule was issued as a result of EPA's Reconsideration of the Phase 1 Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS as requested by Earthjustice. Specifically, this rule will address the Overwhelming Transport Classification. The Phase 1 Rule provided specific requirements for State and local air pollution control agencies and tribes to prepare State implementation plans (SIPs) and tribal Implementation Plans (TIPs) under the [[Page 73898]] 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone, published by EPA on July 18, 1997. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires EPA to set ambient air quality standards and requires States to submit SIPs to implement those standards. The 1997 standards were challenged in court, but in February 2001, the Supreme Court determined that EPA has authority to implement a revised ozone standard, but ruled that EPA must reconsider its implementation plan for moving from the 1-hour standard to the revised standard. The Supreme Court identified conflicts between different parts of the CAA related to implementation of a revised NAAQS, provided some direction to EPA for resolving the conflicts, and left it to EPA to develop a reasonable approach for implementation. Thus, the Phase 1 Rule addressed the requirements of the CAA and the Supreme Court's ruling. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/27/06 71 FR 15098 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4625.4; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-27/a2909.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AJ99. Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5666 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: silvasi.john@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@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3106. INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILER AND PROCESS HEATER NESHAP, RECONSIDERATION OF EMISSIONS AVERAGING PROVISION AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.7480 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On September 13, 2004, national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for industrial, commercial and institutional boilers, and process heaters were promulgated. Following promulgation, EPA received a petition for reconsideration filed by the General Electric Company. The petitioner claim that the proposal did not provide sufficient information on the emission averaging provision added in the final rule upon which to provide meaningful comment. The petitioner requests reconsideration or clarification that the rule allows for consolidated testing of commonly vented boilers. On October 31, 2005, we granted the petition and proposed a limited number of amendments to the NESHAP. In response to the petition, we proposed an amendment allowing for consolidated testing of commonly vented boilers under the emission averaging provision. In addition, we proposed amendments and technical corrections to clarify some applicability and implementation issues. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/31/05 70 FR 62264 NPRM Comment Period End 12/15/05 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4987; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/October/Day-31/a21531.htm; Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5426 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov Robert Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3107. AIR QUALITY: REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS- EXCLUSION OF HFE-7300 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This is a deregulatory action to exclude HFE-7300 from the list of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the basis that, as a precursor, this compound makes a negligible contribution to the formation of tropospheric ozone. This compound has potential for use as a refrigerant because it also is not a stratospheric ozone depleter. This action will remove the necessity to control HFE-7300 as a VOC in State Implementation Plans for attaining the ozone standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/09/06 71 FR 6729 NPRM Comment Period End 03/16/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5010; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/February/Day-09/a1800.htm; Agency Contact: Dave Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3356 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: sanders.dave@epa.gov William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5245 Fax: 919 541-0824 [[Page 73899]] Email: johnson.williaml@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3108. TREATMENT OF DATA INFLUENCED BY EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 1, 2006, SAFE-TEA requires EPA publish a NPRM in the FR NLT 3/1/06. Signature by 3/1 will be met but FR Pub date of 3/1 will not be met. Abstract: This regulation would codify EPA policy concerning how to address air quality data that has been identified as being affected by exceptional, natural, or international events. The rulemaking provides guidance to States, local, and Tribal air quality agencies on how to address the air quality and public health impacts caused by these types of events. EPA is developing this rule to better address situations where data resulting from uncontrollable, natural, or exceptional events -- for example forest fires, structural fires, high wind, volcanic or seismic activities -- may require special consideration. In some cases, it may be appropriate to exclude data from such events from regulatory consideration because they could result in inappropriate air quality values being compared with the level of the affected air quality standard. In other cases it may be appropriate to retain the data for comparison with the level of the affected standard and then allow EPA time to formulate the appropriate regulatory response. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/10/06 71 FR 12592 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4998; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-10/a2179.htm; Agency Contact: Larry Wallace, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0906 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: wallace.larry@epa.gov Eric Ginsburg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C- 304-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0877 Fax: 919 541-4511 Email: ginsburg.eric@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN40 _______________________________________________________________________ 3109. NESHAP FOR AREA SOURCES: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND COPOLYMERS PRODUCTION, PRIMARY COPPER SMELTING, SECONDARY COPPER SMELTING, PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS (ZINC, CADMIUM, AND BERYLLIUM) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Court deadline. Abstract: Section 112(k)(3) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to prepare a comprehensive strategy to control emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from area sources in urban areas. The strategy must identify at least 30 HAPs that, as the result of emissions from area sources, present the greatest threat to public health in urban areas. The strategy must also identify the source categories that emit the listed urban HAPs. EPA must subject to regulation those listed source categories such that 90 percent of the aggregate emissions of the urban HAPs are subjected to standards. The strategy was published on July 19, 1999, and listed various area source categories emitting at least one of the urban HAPs. EPA eventually listed a total of 70 source categories that collectively account for at least 90 percent of the urban HAPs in urban areas. As such, EPA is required to subject these source categories to regulations issued under section 112(d). Furthermore, EPA has received a court order requiring that the Agency complete the 112(k) mandate by certain dates. Specifically, the court order requires that EPA issue regulations affecting 4 of these area source categories by December 15, 2006. This action will satisfy the first date under this mandate by consolidating activities into one notice for the following 4 source categories: Secondary Copper Production, Primary Copper Production, Primary Nonferrous Metals Production, and Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production. These source categories have been selected because our information indicates that one of the following situations apply: 1) There are no existing area source facilities in the source category (secondary copper production); 2) the sources within the source category are already subject to an existing NESHAP that applies to area sources (polyvinyl chloride and copolymers production); or 3) that there are only 1-2 sources in the source category that are well-controlled and subject to existing regulations and/or permit conditions (primary copper production and primary nonferrous metals production). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/06/06 71 FR 59302 NPRM Comment Period End 11/06/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5013 Agency Contact: Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4116 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: schell.bob@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3110. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: 2007 CRITICAL USE EXEMPTIONS FOR METHYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: sec 604 of the CAA CFR Citation: 40 CFR NYD Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will authorize methyl bromide critical use exemptions for the 2007 calendar year, which the Agency believes meet the criteria for the critical use exemptions, and will also allocate such exemptions. [[Page 73900]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/06/06 71 FR 38325 NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5051; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/July/Day-06/a5969.htm; ; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0538 URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/ozone/mbr Agency Contact: Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9321 Fax: 202 565-2079 Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: brennan.ross@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3111. REQUIREMENTS FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE (RFG) UNDER THE 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD FOR BUMP-UP AREAS DESIGNATED ATTAINMENT FOR THE 1-HOUR OZONE STANDARD PRIOR TO REVOCATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) is gasoline blended to reduce emissions that cause ozone smog. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires certain areas to use RFG, depending on how serious is the ozone problem--i.e., how far it is from attaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. In some cases, areas that previously had a less-serious ozone problem subsequently experience worse air quality, and in such cases the Clean Air Act requires them to be ``bumped up'' to a higher category, thereby requiring RFG use. One complication is that the Agency is now implementing the transition from the previous ozone standard, based on the amount of pollution measured over a 1-hour period, to the new ozone standard, based on an 8-hour period. This rule would set regulations for such cases. EPA is inviting comment on two options for such cases. Under the first option, an area would be required to use RFG at least until it is redesignated to attainment for the 8-hour NAAQS. This option would rely on an antibacksliding approach that emphasizes that the area is still an ozone nonattainment area notwithstanding its redesignation to attainment of the 1-hour NAAQS. EPA would interpret the Act as requiring continued use of RFG in the proposal areas due to their continued status as ozone nonattainment areas under the 8-hour NAAQS. An area would remain an RFG area at least until it is redesignated to attainment for the 8-hour NAAQS. Under the second option, EPA would interpret CAA section 211(k)(10)(D) such that an area would no longer be considered an RFG area after redesignation to attainment for the 1- hour NAAQS, if the State requests removal of RFG and demonstrates that removal would not result in loss of emission reductions relied upon in the State attainment plan. This option would allow for removal of the RFG program for proposal areas during transition to the 8-hour NAAQS, unlike the approach adopted for other bump-up areas. This option would implement an antibacksliding approach with a trigger date (date of revocation of the 1-hour NAAQS) that is different from that otherwise used. EPA recently redesignated Atlanta to attainment of the 1-hour NAAQS, prior to revocation of the 1-hour NAAQS. Thus, Atlanta is the only bump-up area that would fall within the scope of this proposal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/23/06 71 FR 36042 NPRM Comment Period End 08/22/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5022; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-23/a5620.htm; Agency Contact: Kurt Gustafson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9219 Fax: 202 343-2800 Email: gustafson.kurt@epa.gov Leila Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AASMCG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4820 Email: cook.leila@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3112. AMENDMENT TO TIER 2 VEHICLE EMISSION STANDARDS AND GASOLINE SULFUR REQUIREMENTS: EXEMPTION FOR U.S. TERRITORIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA 325(a)(1) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80(H) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would exempt the three Pacific Island Territories-- American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) from the Tier-2 rule for vehicle emission and gasoline sulfur requirements. The Governor of American Samoa petitioned us for an exemption from the Tier-2 gasoline sulfur requirement because of the high cost, the potential for gasoline shortages, and minimal air quality benefits to American Samoa. The Governors of Guam and CNMI also want the exemption and enforcement discretion for similar reasons. The Far East market, primarily Singapore, supplies gasoline to the Pacific Island Territories. The Tier-2 sulfur standard effectively requires the importation of special product runs, which would increase the cost and could jeopardize the security of the gasoline supply to the Pacific Island Territories. The air quality in American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI is generally pristine due to the wet climate, strong prevailing winds, and the remoteness. Exempting these Pacific Island Territories from the gasoline sulfur standard would have minimal, if any, impact on air quality. [[Page 73901]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5027; Agency Contact: Alvaro Alvarado, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9473 Email: alvarado.alvaro@epamail.epa.gov Leila Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AASMCG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4820 Email: cook.leila@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3113. INTERPRETIVE RULEMAKING TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF CERTAIN MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title V CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, October 27, 2006, Consent Decree deadline. Abstract: The purpose of this action is to respond to comments and finalize an interpretation of certain existing regulatory language relative to the need to address the sufficiency of existing monitoring requirements included in State and Federal operating permits programs developed under title V of the Clean Air Act (Act). Specifically, our proposed interpretation was that sections 70.6(c)(1) and 71.6(c)(1) of 40 CFR parts 70 and 71 (previously referred to as the Umbrella Monitoring Rule) do not provide a basis for assessing the adequacy of or adding monitoring requirements to operating permits, independent of such monitoring required under existing Federal air pollution control rules and State implementation plan (SIP) rules (i.e., monitoring required under applicable requirements), including monitoring required under the part 64 (the compliance assurance monitoring or CAM, rule) where it applies, and such monitoring as may be required to fill gaps under the separate periodic monitoring requirements of the operating permits rules. We also formally withdrew a September 17, 2002 proposal to revise these paragraphs in parts 70 and 71. The final action will implement the interpretation consistent with our responses to public comments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/02/06 71 FR 32006 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5044; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-02/a8613.htm; Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1058 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: westlin.peter@epa.gov Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3114. RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD RULE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 121 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AN76 _______________________________________________________________________ 3115. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION, NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW, AND TITLE V: TREATMENT OF CORN MILLING FACILITIES UNDER THE ``MAJOR EMITTING FACILITY'' DEFINITION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 28, 2006, DA committed a 2/ 28/06 signature on NPRM to Senator Thune. Abstract: Given widespread concerns about our nation's fuel supply and Congress's recent recognition of the enormous role that domestically produced ethanol can play in reducing our dependence on foreign oil (by Congress's enactment of the renewable fuels standard in the Energy Policy Act of 2005), EPA will examine the treatment of ethanol production facilities under the New Source Review and title V operating permit programs. Specifically, a source emitting greater than the major source threshold may be subject to New Source Review, operating permits, and other regulations. A source in one of 27 listed source categories (including chemical process plants) has a major source threshold of 100 tons per year. Conversely, sources not in the one of the 27 listed source categories have a major source threshold of 250 tons per year. EPA will determine through this rulemaking whether ethanol production facilities were originally intended to be in the chemical process plants source category when these categories were developed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/09/06 71 FR 12240 Final Action 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5049; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-09/a2148.htm; Agency Contact: Joanna Swanson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5282 Fax: 919 541-5509 Tom Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243- 03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5135 Fax: 919 541-4028 Email: driscoll.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN77 [[Page 73902]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3116. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES AND NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: REVISIONS TO INITIAL PERFORMANCE TEST PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60, 61, 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule will extend the time period required for source owners and operators to conduct initial performance tests in response to force majeures. A force majeure is defined as an event caused by circumstances beyond the control of the affected facility, its contractors, or any entity controlled by the affected facility that results in not meeting the regulatory requirement to conduct performance tests within the specified timeframe despite the affected facility's best efforts to fulfill the obligation. Examples of such events are acts of nature, acts of war or terrorism, or equipment failure or safety hazard beyond the control of the affected facility. We recognize that there may be circumstances beyond a source owner's or operator's control that could cause a performance test deadline to be missed and that we must provide a mechanism for consideration of these circumstances and granting of extensions where warranted. Under current rules, a source owner or operator who is unable to comply with testing requirements within the allotted timeframe due to a force majeure is regarded as being in violation and subject to enforcement action. As a matter of policy, EPA has exercised enforcement discretion to avoid finding such sources in violation. However, because these failures result in circumstances beyond the control of the source owner or operator, we believe that a more reasonable approach is to provide an opportunity to such owners and operators to make good faith demonstrations and obtain extensions of the performance testing deadline in appropriate circumstances. EPA's plans to address this issue were noted in the final Clean Air Action National Stack Testing Guidance issued by EPA on September 30, 2005. The following footnote was included in this guidance document. ``The Agency believes that it has the authority under law to allow extensions and plans to conduct notice and comment rulemaking regarding appropriate circumstances in which an extension of initial performance test deadlines may be allowed by regulation.`` Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/06 71 FR 45487 NPRM Comment Period End 11/07/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5061; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-09/a12966.htm; Agency Contact: Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2910 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: melton.lula@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3117. [bull] FINAL RULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) PROGRAM FOR PM2.5 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 122 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AN86 _______________________________________________________________________ 3118. [bull] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ADJUSTING ALLOWANCES FOR CLASS I SUBSTANCES FOR EXPORT TO ARTICLE 5 COUNTRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action amends prior action by the Agency related to the transition of Article 5 countries to ozone-depleting substance alternatives. Currently, Article 5 allowances are determined as a percentage of total production allowances assigned to U.S. companies for Class I ozone-depleting substances. In accordance with the Beijing Amendments of the Montreal Protocol, this action revises established Article 5 allowances independently of total production allowances based on new data. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/23/06 71 FR 49395 NPRM Comment Period End 09/22/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4697.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK45. Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9729 Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: brennan.ross@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN87 _______________________________________________________________________ 3119. [bull] FINAL EXTENSION OF THE DEFERRED EFFECTIVE DATE OF NONATTAINMENT DESIGNATIONS FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY ACTION COMPACT AREAS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 7407; 42 USC 7501 to 7515; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, November 15, 2006, Final must be signed 11/15 to publish NLT 11/30 to be effective by 12/31/2006 or EAC areas will become nonattainment. Abstract: This rule proposes to defer the effective date of nonattainment designations for 14 areas of the country that have entered into Early Action Compacts (EACs) with EPA until April 15, 2008. These EAC areas have agreed to reduce ground-level ozone pollution earlier than the Clean Air Act requires and to attain the National Ambient Air [[Page 73903]] Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone by December 31, 2007. This rule will establish a final deferred effective date of nonattainment designations of April 15, 2008, for compact areas, or portions of compact areas, so long as these areas meet agreed-upon milestones. The current effective date of nonattainment designation for these EAC areas has been deferred until December 31, 2006, for those communities that continue to fulfill all compact obligations. This action must be finalized and published in the Federal Register by November 30, 2006, or the 14 EAC areas with deferred nonattainment designations will automatically loose their deferred designations and have nonattainment designations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/06 71 FR 45492 NPRM Comment Period End 09/08/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4839.5; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-09/ a12960.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AN04. Split from RIN 2060-AM03. Promulgation of SAN 4839 will include the material formerly proposed as SAN 4798. SAN 4798 has been merged into SAN 4839. Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1051 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: driscoll.barbara@epa.gov David Cole, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304- 05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5565 Email: cole.david@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3120. [bull] OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS: RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, January 15, 2007, Court-Ordered Deadline. Abstract: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Other Solid Waste Incineration Units were promulgated in 2005 (70 FR 74870, 12/16/05). A petition for reconsideration of that rule was received in February of 2006. This action will constitute EPA's response to that petition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/28/06 71 FR 36726 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5073; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-28/a10095.htm; EPA Docket information: epa-hq-oar-2003-0156 Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN91 _______________________________________________________________________ 3121. [bull] PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): REMOVAL OF VACATED ELEMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking is to remove regulatory language from our NSR rules that was vacated by the court after promulgation. Specific elements addressed by this rulemaking are the: (1) Clean Unit applicability test and (2) exemption for Pollution Control Projects (PCP). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5077; Agency Contact: David Painter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5515 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: painter.david@epamail.epa.gov Dave Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2380 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: svendsgaard.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN92 _______________________________________________________________________ 3122. [bull] RULE INTERPRETING THE SCOPE OF TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT MODIFICATIONS WHERE EPA HAS APPROVED ALTERNATIVE MONITORING AND TESTING PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking is to clarify the meaning of ``significant permit modification'' (in 40 CFR parts 70 and 71) as it pertains to an alternative emissions monitoring and testing request that has been approved by EPA, and to clarify how the approved request becomes incorporated into a title V operating permit. The EPA routinely receives requests from industry to approve alternative monitoring and testing provisions. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), under sections 60.8(b), 61.13(h), 63.7(f), 51.212(b)(2) 60.13(l), 61.14(g), and 63.8(f), authorizes EPA to approve an alternative monitoring or testing request, provided an adequate demonstration of equivalency with the [[Page 73904]] required monitoring or testing has been made. EPA believes that the approved alternative monitoring or testing provisions should be incorporated into the title V operating permit quickly and without burden to the permitting authority or the source. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5079; Agency Contact: Tom Driscoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5135 Fax: 919 541-4028 Email: driscoll.tom@epa.gov Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3123. [bull] REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: UPDATED VOLATILITY STANDARD FOR ALASKA ONLY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA 211 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise EPA's gasoline-engine emission regulations to allow the use of the latest version of ASTM technical standards for Alaska. Gasoline-powered engines in Alaska face special challenges. Extremely cold winter temperatures increase the risk that engines using typical gasoline blends will suffer from difficulty in cold starting. To address these unique circumstances, the new ASTM 4814-04 standards for gasoline include special subclasses for gasoline used in extremely cold conditions. The new parameters enhance vehicle cold start and warm-up performance by allowing slightly different volatility characteristics for gasoline. Current EPA regulations only allow the use of the older 1988 version of the ASTM gasoline standards, which do not address Alaska's cold climate. This rulemaking is intended to adopt new specifications by changing the ``Substantially Similar'' definition to include the new standards in ASTM 4814-04 for Alaska only. This action is supported by automobile manufacturers and Alaska refiners. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5080; Agency Contact: Alvaro Alvarado, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9473 Email: alvarado.alvaro@epamail.epa.gov Dave Kortum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9022 Email: kortum.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3124. [bull] STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING SOURCES -- OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS: TECHNICAL AMENDMENT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509 CAA 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This New Source Performance Standard and Emission Guideline for Other Solid Waste Incineration Units was promulgated December 16, 2005, addressing the incineration of nonhazardous solid wastes by very small municipal waste combustion units and institutional waste incineration units. The opacity emission limitation and the timing requirements for its test were incorrectly specified in the promulgated rule due to a typographical error. This action will correct that error. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5083; Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3125. [bull] STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW INDUSTRIAL- COMMERCIAL - INSTITUTIONAL STEAM GENERATING UNITS: AMENDMENT FOR FACILITY-SPECIFIC NOX STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.40b Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On November 25, 1986, EPA issued new source performance standards (NSPS) for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart Db), including standards limiting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from industrial boilers. The standards include provisions for facility-specific NOx standards for industrial boilers which simultaneously combust fossil fuel and gaseous or liquid chemical byproducts/waste under certain contains. On December 15, 2005, Innovene USA LLC petitioned EPA to establish a site-specific NOx emission limitation for the absorber offgas incinerator at Innovene's Lima, Ohio facility. This action will address the Innovene petition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 01/00/07 [[Page 73905]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5084; Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5426 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN96 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3126. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING STATION; NAVAJO NATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 49 CFR 123 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Navajo generating station. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48725 Notice 01/26/00 65 FR 4244 Reproposal To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4315; Formerly listed as RIN 2060-AI79 Agency Contact: Doug McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco, AIR5, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 415 947-4106 Fax: 415 947-3579 Email: 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 3127. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING STATION; FOUR CORNERS POWER PLANT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Four Corners Plant, respectively. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Reproposal To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3569; NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/ fedrgstr/EPA-; AIR/1999/September/Day-08 /a23277.htm.; Formerly listed as RIN 2060-AF42 Agency Contact: Doug McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco, AIR5, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 415 947-4106 Fax: 415 947-3579 Email: 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 3128. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7); AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC; TECHNICAL AMENDMENT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: CAA 112(r) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.210 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 68 require certain stationary sources to report an Off-site Consequence Analysis (OCA), including a worst-case release scenario, in a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that is to be made available to the public. In response to concerns that posting OCA information on the Internet might increase the risk of terrorist and other criminal activities, on August 5, 1999, the Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (CSISSFRRA) was enacted. The Act requires the President to promulgate regulations governing the distribution of the OCA sections of RMPs that, in the opinion of the President, would minimize the likelihood of accidental releases and the risk of terrorist and other criminal activities associated with posting this information. The President delegated his rulemaking authority to the Attorney General and the Administrator of EPA, who jointly promulgated the required regulations at 40 CFR part 1400. The part 1400 regulations restrict the public's access to the OCA sections of RMPs in certain ways. As currently drafted, however, section 68.210(a) of part 68 states that RMPs are available to the public under [[Page 73906]] CAA section 114, which makes information collected under the CAA, including RMPs in their entirety, available to the public, except for confidential business information. EPA is therefore revising 40 CFR section 68.210(a) to reflect the August 2000 rulemaking. The revision will state that OCA data is made available to the public under the provisions of 40 CFR part 1400. This revision is not meant to regulate any new entities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4607; Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-8019 Fax: 202 564-2625 Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3129. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (RESPONSE TO REMAND) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409 CAA 109 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR 50.5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On November 15, 1994, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed not to revise the existing 24-hour and annual primary standards. The EPA sought public comment on the need to adopt additional regulatory measures to address the health risk to asthmatic individuals posed by short-term peak sulfur dioxide exposure. On March 7, 1995, EPA proposed implementation strategies for reducing short-term high concentrations of sulfur dioxide emissions in the ambient air. On May 22, 1996, EPA published its final decision not to revise the primary sulfur dioxide NAAQS. The notice stated that EPA would shortly propose a new implementation strategy to assist States in addressing short-term peaks of sulfur dioxide. The new implementation strategy-- the Intervention Level Program--was proposed on January 2, 1997. In July 1996, the American Lung Association and the Environmental Defense Fund petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for a judicial review of EPA's decision not to establish a new 5-minute NAAQS. On January 30, 1998, the court found that EPA did not adequately explain its decision and remanded the case so EPA could explain its rationale more fully. EPA published a schedule for responding to the remand in the May 5, 1998 Federal Register. Since that notice, EPA has continued to work on the proposed response to the remand by reviewing additional SO2 air quality information. EPA published an informational notice in the Federal Register on January 9, 2001 (66 FR 1665). EPA conducted monitoring to evaluate sources of SO2 peaks and is currently analyzing these data. The results of this project will inform the response to the remand. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM NAAQS Review 11/15/94 59 FR 58958 NPRM NAAQS Implementation 03/07/95 60 FR 12492 Final NAAQS Review 05/22/96 61 FR 25566 NPRM rev. NAAQS impl 01/02/97 62 FR 210 Notice Resp to Remand 05/05/98 63 FR 24782 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 1002; EPA publication information: NPRM NAAQS Review-NAAQS Review Agency Contact: Dave Mckee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5288 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: mckee.dave@epa.gov Susan Stone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1146 Email: stone.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AA61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3130. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY: PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR NON-FEDERAL CLASS I AREAS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7670 to 7479, CAA 160 to 169 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act's prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program, a State or tribe may redesignate their lands as class I areas to provide enhanced protection for their air quality resources. This rule will clarify the PSD permit review procedures for new and modified major stationary sources near these non-Federal class I areas. EPA seeks to develop clarifying PSD permit application procedures that are effective, efficient, and equitable. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/16/97 62 FR 27158 NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3919; Agency Contact: Darrel Harmon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6101A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7416 Fax: 202 501-1153 Email: harmon.darrel@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3131. NESHAP: GROUP II POLYMERS AND RESINS-RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 8, 2003. Abstract: EPA developed technology-based standards for this source category under section 112(d) of the CAA. This source category covers certain chemical [[Page 73907]] process units used to manufacture products. The current action, required by section 112(f) of the CAA, is to assess residual risks from this same source category, and develop additional emission standards, as necessary, to provide an ample margin of safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4657; Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439- 03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3132. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR STATIONARY COMBUSTION TURBINES-PETITION TO DELIST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove the Gas Turbines source category from the list of hazardous air pollutant sources under section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the petition and either grant or deny the petition within 12 months of the date the complete petition is received. If the Agency grants the petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies the petition, a notice of denial will be published in the Federal Register providing an explanation of the denial. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM-Delisting 04/07/04 69 FR 18327 NPRM-STAY 04/07/04 69 FR 18338 Final Action-STAY 08/18/04 69 FR 51184 Final Action 06/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4751; EPA publication information: NPRM-STAY - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2004/April/Day-07/ a7775.htm Sectors Affected: 3336 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Agency Contact: Kelly Rimer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2962 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: rimer.kelly@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5368 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK73 _______________________________________________________________________ 3133. SECTION 126 RULE WITHDRAWAL PROVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing to revise one narrow aspect of the Section 126 Rule, which was promulgated January 18, 2000. That rule requires certain sources located in the eastern United States to reduce their NOx emissions for purposes of reducing ozone transport. EPA coordinated the Section 126 Rule with a related ozone transport rule, known as the NOx State implementation plan call (NOx SIP Call), which also addresses ozone transport in the eastern United States. The EPA established the same compliance date for both rules, May 1, 2003. The EPA included a provision in the Section 126 Rule which provided that where a State adopted, and EPA approved, a SIP controlling transport under the NOx SIP Call, and with a May 1, 2003 compliance date, EPA would withdraw the Section 126 requirements for sources in that State. This was a practical way to address the overlap between the two rules and avoid having sources be subject to two sets of potentially different NOx transport control requirements. As the result of court actions, the compliance dates for the Section 126 Rule and the NOx SIP Call have both been delayed until May 31, 2004. In addition, the NOx SIP Call has been divided into two phases. Therefore, it is necessary to revise the Section 126 Rule withdrawal provision so that it will continue to operate under these new circumstances. This action also proposes to withdraw the Section 126 Rule in States that meet the proposed revised criteria. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/04/03 68 FR 16644 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4689; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2003/April/Day-04/a8152.htm; Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epa.gov Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3292 Email: grano.doug@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3134. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT: CLARIFICATION OF TRADING PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671, CAA 176(c) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93 [[Page 73908]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The transportation conformity rule, promulgated in November 1993, ensures that transportation and air quality planning are consistent with Clean Air Act air quality standards. The Open Market Trading Guidance provides guidance to states for establishing a method to quantify emissions reductions (called discrete emissions reductions or DERs) that can be traded among parties and how such trading should occur. This action will amend the transportation conformity rule to clarify how emissions trading could be reconciled in the conformity process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3917; Agency Contact: Angela Spickard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4238 Email: spickard.angela@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3135. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL FACILITIES; AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (Revision); 40 CFR 93 (New) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had oversight and policy development authority for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs since the passage of the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 1970. The 1977 amendments to the CAA mandated I/M for certain areas with long-term air quality problems and the 1990 amendments set forth standards for implementation of I/M programs. EPA used the statutory requirements of the Act, including I/M requirements for Federal facilities, to promulgate regulations which states would use in the development of their I/M State Implementation Plans (SIPs). Those rule requirements effectively gave States certain authorities over the Federal government. The Department of Justice has now ruled that Federal sovereign immunity was not fully waived under the CAA for those requirements and EPA should amend its rule to remove the requirement that States include those elements in their SIPs. EPA is proposing to: (1) Amend the Federal facilities I/M requirements by removing that section; (2) correct existing I/M SIP approval actions which include these elements; (3) establish new Federal facilities I/M program requirements which Federal facilities in I/M program areas must meet in order to comply with the Act; and (4) designate for each State which section of the Act Federal agencies must comply with based on how that State promulgated its I/M regulations. These changes will have minimal to no impact on the States as no new requirements are being created. The States are under no obligation, legal or otherwise, to modify existing SIPs meeting the previously applicable requirements as a result of this action, nor will emissions reduction credit be affected. However, the changes will clarify for affected Federal facilities what they must do to meet the CAA requirements by establishing new regulations per those requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4348; Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4928 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: polovick.buddy@epamail.epa.gov Sara Schneeberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5592 Email: schneeberg.sara@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3136. CALIFORNIA GASOLINE TECHNICAL CORRECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.81(a) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule corrects final regulations which were published in the Federal Register on March 29, 2001 (66 FR 17230). The corrected regulatory provision restores the definition of California gasoline as used in the enforcement exemptions for California gasoline under the regulation of fuels and fuel additives. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4722; Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAHEBTC, Ann Arbor, MI 48346 Phone: 734 214-4287 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov John Hannon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5563 Email: hannon.john@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3137. SECTION 126 RULE: WITHDRAWAL OF FINDINGS FOR SOURCES IN MICHIGAN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52.34 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA coordinated the Section 126 Rule with another rule known as the NOx State implementation plan (SIP) Call, because both rules addresse ozone transport in the eastern half of [[Page 73909]] the United States. EPA established a mechanism in the Section 126 Rule whereby the rule would be withdrawn for sources in a State if the State submitted, and EPA approved, a SIP that complied with the NOx SIP Call. This was a practical way to address the overlap between the two rules and avoid having sources be subject to two sets of potentially different NOx transport control requirements. As the result of court actions, the compliance dates for the Section 126 Rule and the NOx SIP Call have been delayed and the NOx SIP Call has been divided into two phases. Therefore, in a separate action, EPA proposed to revise the Section 126 Rule withdrawal provision so that it will continue to operate under these new circumstances. Under that proposal, where a State submits a NOx SIP that meets only Phase 1 of the NOx SIP Call, EPA would need to make a determination that the SIP controls the total group of Section 126 sources to the same stringency as the Section 126 Rule would before the Section 126 Rule could be withdrawn. In this current action, EPA is proposing that the Michigan Phase I SIP meets the proposed revised Section 126 Rule withdrawal criteria, and therefore, if EPA finalizes the withdrawal criteria as proposed, EPA would withdraw the Section 126 Rule for sources in Michigan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4796; Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epa.gov Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3292 Email: grano.doug@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3138. LIFTING THE STAY OF THE 8-HOUR PORTION OF THE FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT (``NOX SIP CALL'') Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In the Nitrogen Oxides State Implementation Plan Call (NOx SIP Call)(63 FR 57356, October 27, 1998), EPA found that emissions of NOx from 22 States and the District of Columbia (hereinafter referred to as `23 States') significantly contribute to downwind areas' nonattainment of the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. EPA also separately found that NOx emissions from the same 23 States significantly contribute to downwind nonattainment of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Subsequently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit) remanded the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. [American Trucking Associations, Inc. v. EPA, 175 F.3d 1027 on rehearing 195 F.3d 4 (D.C. Cir. 1999).] EPA stayed the 8-hour basis of the NOx SIP Call rule on September 18, 2000 (65 FR 56245), based on the uncertainty created by the D.C. Circuit's decision. EPA has now completed the actions necessary to address the aforementioned remand, and therefore is now conducting rulemaking to lift the stay. EPA is proposing to lift the stay of our findings in the NOx SIP Call contained in 40 CFR sec 51.121(a)(2), related to the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action does not create any new requirements; it merely reinstitutes a requirement of the NOx SIP Call that had previously been stayed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4797; Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5665 Email: king.jan@epa.gov Doug Grano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3292 Email: grano.doug@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3139. CONSIDERATION OF INDUSTRY PETITION TO REMOVE THE TWO-PIECE CAN SUBCATEGORY FROM THE CLEAN AIR ACT HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT SOURCE CATEGORY LIST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency has received a petition to remove the 2-piece Can subcategory from the Metal Can Surface Coating source category, which is on the list of hazardous air pollutant source categories under section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the petition and either grant or deny the petition within 12 months of the date the complete petition is received. If the Agency grants the petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies the petition, a notice of denial will be published in the Federal Register providing an explanation of the denial. The Can Manufacturers Association submitted the petition on November 4, 1996, and provided additional materials through April 4, 1999. At that time we determined the petition was complete. Because of the delisting of the HAP ethylene glycol butyl ether, there are not expected to be any sources in the subcategory. Consequently, there would be no sources subject to standards under section 112(d) or (f) of the Clean Air Act. EPA has notified the petitioner that there appears to be no benefit to delisting the subcategory, and the petitioner has tentatively agreed. However, since EPA has not received a notification of withdrawal of the petition, EPA continues to consider this an active rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined [[Page 73910]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4799; Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5416 Email: morris.mark@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5368 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL86 _______________________________________________________________________ 3140. NESHAP & NSPS FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS--AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1960; 40 CFR 63.1975; 40 CFR 63.1980 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will address issues concerning the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, that was published on January 16, 2003. We will revise the startup, shutdown, and malfunction provisions promulgated in the rule in response to requests for more flexibility. We will clarify that the moisture balance calculations should be calculated on a wet weight basis as a response to requests about the intent of the promulgated rule. We will correct errors in the compliance dates for the rule. Another aspect of this action will amend the existing regulation entitled Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, subpart WWW of 40 CFR 60, promulgated on March 12, 1996. The amendment is being undertaken in response to requests to clarify our intent regarding what constitutes an adequate landfill gas treatment system. This action also clarifies our intent to exempt from control landfill gas that is treated/upgraded. Furthermore, it clarifies who is responsible for control of untreated landfill gas that is sold. This action is necessary to clarify our intent regarding the issues discussed above. It will improve implementation and compliance with this regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/06 71 FR 53272 NPRM Comment Period End 11/07/06 Final Action 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Additional Information: SAN No. 4846; NPRM was published September 8, 2006 (71 FR 53272) as RIN 2060-AJ41 and RIN 2060-AH13. Agency Contact: Karen Rackley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0634 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: rackley.karen@epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 2060-AH13, Previously reported as 2060-AJ41 RIN: 2060-AM08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3141. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--GLASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: The Clean Air Act (42 USC 7401 to 7626) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2008. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. This component includes the development of maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards and generally available control technology (GACT) standards under section 112(d), the area source program developed under section 112(k), residual risk standards under 112(f), and other standards to regulate emissions of air toxics from specific sources. The section 112(k) area source strategy addresses area source contributions of air toxic substances. With the finalization of the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy in July of 1999, the EPA introduced and outlined its ``risk based'' air toxics program, which includes both regulatory and non-regulatory programs and actions. Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area sources which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy. The Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy lists the goals of the EPA's air toxics program, which are as follows: (1) Reduce the incidence of cancer attributable to exposure to hazardous air pollutants by 75 percent nationally; (2) reduce national non-cancer risks substantially; and (3) address risks which are disproportionately posed on specific sub-populations and geographic areas. In order to accomplish these goals, the EPA has integrated its air toxics program into four components. The first component is source specific regulatory programs. These area source standards can require control levels which are equivalent to either MACT or GACT, as defined in section 112. The processes involved in glass manufacturing include raw material storage, handling and mixing, high temperature (usually furnace) melting, forming, coating, and other processes specific to particular products. The hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emitted from glass manufacturing includes lead, arsenic, mercury, cobalt, nickel, chromium, hydrogen fluoride, hydrochloric acid, glycol ethers, methyl ethyl ketone, xylene, 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene, n-butyl alcohol, toluene, methyl isobutyl ketone, m-xylene, 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, methanol, selenium, styrene, sec-butyl alcohol, manganese, antimony, barium, chlorine, phenol and formaldehyde. In 1986, EPA promulgated the NESHAP for Inorganic Arsenic Emissions From Glass Manufacturing Plants. Since that time, EPA has re-evaluated both the carcinogenicity assessment (April 10, [[Page 73911]] 1998) and the oral RfD assessment (February 1, 1993) for arsenic. In reference to the regulations addressing area sources, section 112(c)(3) states, ``such regulations shall be promulgated not later than 10 years after such date of enactment'' (CAA). Approximately 150 facilities currently operate in the United States producing containers, flat glass, industrial glass fiber and specialty glass. The specialty glass subcategory includes lighting, lead crystal, art glass, opthalmic lenses, tableware, optical glass fiber, and technical glass components and products. Two small businesses exist in the source category, both of which manufacture containers. It is unknown at this time whether these facilities will be affected by the rule (i.e., whether they use toxic raw materials in the furnace or coatings processes). Glass manufacturers use toxic raw materials in the furnace or in coating operations to impart specific properties to the final product. About 1500 tons per year of HAP are released into the ambient air by glass manufacturing plants. Toxic emission sources include raw material storage, furnace and melting operations, and coating processes. Air pollution control devices are generally available for toxic emission points within the glass manufacturing industry. It is anticipated at this time that glass manufacturers not using toxics would not be subject to the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4873 Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-02, RTP , NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5167 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3142. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from the industrial inorganic chemicals manufacturing industry. This source category was listed for regulation under the Urban Air Toxic Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4874; Agency Contact: Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243-02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3143. PETITION TO DELIST A HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT FROM SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (MIBK) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Ketones Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has petitioned the Agency to remove methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) from the Clean Air Act (CAA) hazardous air pollutant (HAP) list. The ACC originally submitted the petition in April of 1997. EPA suspended review of the petition pending the completion of 2-generation reproductive effects study. That study is now complete. On October 17, 2003, the ACC submitted an addendum to the 1997 petition which includes: The results of the 2-generation reproductive effects study; a presentation of the updated EPA IRIS file for MIBK, updated air dispersion modeling, and an analysis of potential transformation products. Based on this new submission, the ACC requested that EPA reopen its review of the MIBK petition. EPA did reopen its review of the petition. However, since the last submittal by the petitioner, a 2- year MIBK bioassay by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) has been completed. A draft report of this study was reviewed by the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee, which accepted unanimously the conclusions in the report that there is some evidence of carcinogenic activity of MIBK. EPA has notified the petitioner that further review of the petition will require that the petitioner submit information regarding the relevance of the NTP study and a risk characterization for the human risk of cancer from MIBK exposures, which would include the derivation of a cancer unit risk estimate. Given the significant time that will be necessary to prepare and submit this information, we are considering the MIBK petition review a long-term action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 07/19/04 69 FR 42954 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4849 Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5416 Email: morris.mark@epamail.epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C404- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5368 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3144. STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING AIR EMISSIONS FROM ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined [[Page 73912]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This notice describes a strategy for addressing air emissions from animal feeding operations (AFOs). In this notice, we summarize the public concerns that have been raised about emissions from AFOs and explain the substantial scientific uncertainties pertaining to emission levels, public health and welfare effects, and emission control techniques for this industry. Resolving all the uncertainties will require substantial time and research. Nevertheless, some cost effective management practices for reducing emissions are available today, and the use of these practices will mitigate some of the adverse effects of these emissions. Early public input on a set of goals for an emission control program for AFOs and on an intended regulatory approach to begin reducing AFO emissions and solving some of the environmental problems based on information that is available today. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4865; Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5032 Email: schrock.bill@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3145. AREA SOURCE NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (NESHAP) FOR IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area sources which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require control levels which are equivalent to either maximum achievable control technology (MACT) or generally available control technology (GACT), as defined in section 112. Both iron foundries and steel foundries were listed as high priority source categories via a toxicity-weighting analysis. Extensive data gathering and analyses were performed during the development of MACT standards for major iron and steel foundries in 1998. Although primarily a 1998 snapshot of the industry, this database was continually updated with new information regarding plant closures and new control equipment installation throughout the major source rule development. Consequently, this database includes the most recent data for substantial number of area source foundries, and forms the foundation of the environmental and economic impact analysis for area source iron and steel foundries. We intend to consider both MACT and GACT as control options for regulated emission sources. Several HAPs have been identified that may be present in air emissions in significant enough quantities to be of concern. The metal HAPs emitted from melting furnaces include cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, and nickel. Aromatic organic HAPs produced by mold- and core-making lines, melting furnaces, and pouring, cooling and shakeout (PCS) lines contain acetophenone, benzene, cumene, dibenzofurans, dioxins, naphthalene, phenol, pyrene, toluene, and xylene. The nonaromatic organic HAPs emitted are formaldehyde, methanol, and triethylamine. There are approximately 300 area source iron foundries in the United States, with about 70 percent being small businesses. We estimate that 60 percent of the area source iron foundries have production under 10,000 tons per year. There are approximately 200 area source steel foundries in the United States, with about 70 percent being small businesses. We estimate that 80 percent of the area source steel foundries have production under 10,000 tons per year. A preliminary analytical blueprint was prepared in November 2004. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4879; Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1512 Email: chin.conrad@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3146. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PLATING AND POLISHING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) outlines the statutory requirements for the EPA's stationary source air toxics program. Section 112(k) requires the development of standards for area sources which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy. These area source standards can require control levels which are equivalent to either maximum achievable control technology (MACT) or generally available control technology (GACT), as defined in section 112. The Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy lists plating and polishing as an area source category. [[Page 73913]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4886; Agency Contact: Donna Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: jones.donnalee@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3147. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT (RMRR); MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking is a follow-up to SAN 4676, which is a final rule that specifies categories of equipment replacement activities that would qualify as ``routine maintenance, repair, and replacement'' (RMRR) under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) Program (40 CFR 51, 40 CFR 52). SAN 4676's final action--referred to as the ``equipment replacement provision'' (ERP)--was promulgated in the Federal Register on 10/27/03 (68 FR 61248). The action summarized here, SAN 4676.3, when finalized, will establish a regulatory definition for maintenance and repair activities (that are not equipment replacements) that qualify for the RMRR Exclusion from Major NSR. We previously proposed options for this SAN in our RMRR proposal on 12/31/02 (67 FR 80920). However, this action will propose and take comments on an additional approach. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4676.3; EPA publication information: NPRM-Publication date is projected; Split from RIN 2060-AK28 Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0503 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov David Painter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5515 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: painter.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3148. AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR SECONDARY NONFERROUS METALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the development of standards for area sources which account for 90 percent of the emissions in urban areas of the 33 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy. The secondary nonferrous metals source category includes establishments primarily engaged in recovering nonferrous metals and alloys from new and used scrap and dross or in producing alloys from purchased refined metals. This industry includes establishments engaged in both the recovery and alloying of precious metals. Plants engaged in the recovery of tin through secondary smelting and refining, as well as by chemical processes, are included in this industry. Secondary refining and smelting produces metals from scrap and process waste. Scrap is bits and pieces of metal parts, bars, turnings, sheets, and wire that are off-specification or worn-out but are capable of being recycled. Two metal recovery technologies are generally used to produce refined metals. Pyrometallurgical technologies are processes that use heat to separate desired metals from other less or undesirable materials, while hydrometallurgical technologies the desired metals are separated from undesirables using techniques that capitalize on differences between constituent solubilities and/or electrochemical properties while in aqueous solutions. The secondary nonferrous metals source category is listed to address some of the urban metal HAP's like lead and chromium compounds in addition to arsenic. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4888 Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5308 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3149. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR STATIONARY SPARK IGNITED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 23, 2006, Court-ordered deadline. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Court-ordered deadline. [[Page 73914]] Abstract: This project is to develop New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary reciprocating internal combustion spark ignited engines. This includes two stroke lean burn (2SLB) engines, four stroke lean burn (4SLB) engines, and four stroke rich burn (4SRB) engines. These standards are being developed under section 111 of the CAA to require the application of the best system of emission reduction taking into account the cost of achieving emission reductions and environmental and energy impacts. The pollutants that will be addressed in this rulemaking are PM, NOx, SO2, and CO. The project is on a litigated schedule to propose by May 2006 and to promulgate by December 2007. Information gathering began in early April 2004 and will result in the development of regulatory packages to propose and promulgate an NSPS standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/12/06 71 FR 33804 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4915; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-12/a4919.htm; Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov Robert Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3150. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND COPOLYMERS PRODUCTION, AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 4701 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.210-17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would amend the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers. These standards were proposed on December 8, 2000 (65 FR 76958), and originally promulgated on July 10, 2002 (67 FR 45886), but were vacated by the D.C. Circuit on June 18, 2004, in Mossville Environmental Action v. EPA, 370 F.3d 1232 (D.C. Cir. 2004). This action assures continuity of the parts of the standard that were upheld by the court, and addresses the component of these standards, regarding the use of vinyl chloride as a surrogate for all other HAP, that was not upheld by the court. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4988; ; EPA Docket information: OAR- 2002-0037 Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3151. OPTIONAL CHASSIS CERTIFICATION FOR DIESEL VEHICLES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.1863-07 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Prior to the heavy-duty 2007 rulemaking (HD 2007), we have required that crankcase emissions be controlled only on naturally aspirated diesel engines. We made an exception for turbocharged heavy- duty diesel engines in the past because of concerns regarding fouling that could occur from diesel PM and engine oil, which are included in the crankcase emissions, when routing the crankcase blow-by into the turbocharger and aftercooler. However, this was an environmentally significant exception since most heavy-duty diesel trucks use turbocharged engines, and a single engine can emit over 100 pounds of NOx, NMHC, and PM from the crankcase over its lifetime. Therefore, given the availability of technologies to control crankcase emissions and the significant environmental benefit for eliminating those emissions, we are proposing new requirements for crankcase emissions in the HD 2007 rulemaking. Those provisions require that heavy-duty diesel engines either close the crankcase or account for any crankcase emissions within the total compliance limits of the tailpipe emissions standard. This requirement had the unintended consequence of confusing which crankcase provisions should apply to these heavy-duty diesel engines, those of subpart S or the newly defined diesel provisions of. It was our intention that these vehicles meet the newly defined requirements of closed crankcase provisions just as other heavy-duty diesel engines must. Therefore, we are finalizing a change to the HD 2007 that explicitly defines the crankcase provisions applicable for heavy-duty chassis certified diesel engines under 14,000 pounds as those provisions defined under 40 CFR section 86.007-11. There are no environmental impacts. This represents a cost savings to the manufacturers of highway heavy-duty diesel engines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4993; Agency Contact: Zuimdie Guerra, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAHDOC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4387 [[Page 73915]] Email: guerra.zuimdie@epamail.epa.gov Cleophas Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAHDOC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4824 Email: jackson.cleophas@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN39 _______________________________________________________________________ 3152. NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ON DETERMINING THE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS ACHIEVED FROM LIMITING THE VOC CONTENT OF ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAAA section 110 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is a Proposed Rulemaking (PRM) to discuss and take comment on approaches for calculating emission reductions from the national architectural and Industrial maintenance (AIM) coating rule and other architectural rules. Review of the comments received could result in a rule or policy guidance on calculation methodology. Conference calls have been initiated in order that EPA proceed to move forward with drafting an NPRM due to interest from both States and the regulated community. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 08/31/05 70 FR 51694 Comment Period Extended 10/13/05 70 FR 59680 Second Comment Period Extended 12/20/05 70 FR 75439 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5009; EPA publication information: ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/August/Day-31/ a17357.htm; Agency Contact: Dave Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3356 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: sanders.dave@epa.gov Marcia Spink, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 3AP20, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 Phone: 215 814-2104 Fax: 215 814-2124 Email: spink.marcia@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3153. NESHAP: ACRYLIC/MODACRYLIC FIBERS, CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING: CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS, FLEXIBLE FOAM FABRICATION AND FOAM PRODUCTION, CARBON BLACK PRODUCTION, LEAD ACID BATTERY MANUFACTURING, WOOD PRESERVING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 112(k)(3) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to prepare a comprehensive strategy to control emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from area sources in urban areas. The strategy must identify at least 30 HAPs that, as the result of emissions from area sources, present the greatest threat to public health in urban areas. The strategy must also identify the source categories that emit the listed urban HAPs. EPA must subject to regulation those listed source categories such that 90 percent of the aggregate emissions of the urban HAPs are subjected to standards. The strategy was published on July 19, 1999, and listed various area source categories emitting at least one of the urban HAPs. EPA eventually listed a total of 70 source categories that collectively account for at least 90 percent of the urban HAPs in urban areas. As such, EPA is required to subject these source categories to regulations issued under section 112(d). Furthermore, EPA has received a court order requiring that the Agency complete the 112(k) mandate by certain dates. Specifically, the court order requires that EPA issue regulations affecting six of these area source categories by June 15, 2007. This action will satisfy the second date under this mandate by consolidating activities into one notice for the following seven source categories: Acrylic Fibers/Modacrylic Fibers Production, Chemical Manufacturing: Chromium Compounds, Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations, Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production, Carbon Black Production, Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing, and Wood Preserving. These source categories have been selected because our information indicates that one of the following situations apply: 1) There are only 1-2 sources in the source category that are well-controlled and subject to existing regulations and/or permit conditions (Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers, Chemical Manufacturing: Chromium Chemicals, Carbon Black Production); 2) the urban HAPs emitted from the source category have been eliminated as a result of other regulatory programs (e.g., OSHA) (Flexible Foam Production, Flexible Foam Manufacturing, Wood Preserving); and 3) all existing sources within the source category can meet current requirements (e.g., NSPS) that apply to new sources (Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 5012; Agency Contact: Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4116 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: schell.bob@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3154. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from area sources in the chemical preparations industry. This [[Page 73916]] source category was listed for regulation under EPA's Urban Air Toxic Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 5015; Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5427 Email: telander.jeff@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3155. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PAINT AND ALLIED PRODUCTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from area sources in the Paint and Allied Products industry. This source category was listed for regulation under EPA's Urban Air Toxic Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 5016; Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, RTP, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-2379 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3156. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, Consent Decree. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Consent Decree. Abstract: We are under a consent decree to propose area-source emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines. This action will propose standards for stationary engines smaller than 500 horsepower located at major sources of HAP. In addition we intend to propose standards for stationary engines of all sizes located at area sources of HAP. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/12/06 71 FR 33804 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5014; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/Day-12/a4919.htm; Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3157. [bull] NESHAP: MERCURY CELL CHLOR-ALKALI PLANTS--AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 112(c)(6) of the Clean Air Act requires us to list categories of sources for 7 specific pollutants (including mercury) assuring that sources accounting for not less than 90 percent of the aggregate emissions of each pollutant are subject to standards pursuant to section 112(d)(2). Chlor-alkali plants are among the source categories listed to achieve the 90 percent goal for mercury. Currently, the source category includes 9 plants in 8 States engaged in the production of chlorine and caustic using mercury cells. Together, these plants account for 45 percent of the nationwide mercury inventory for non-combustion sources. Periodically, mercury cell chlor-alkali plants must replace mercury in the cells. Since mercury is not consumed by the process, this mercury leaves the plant site in products, wastes, or through the air. However, mercury cell plants are not able to account for a considerable amount of the mercury that must be replaced. As cited in the preamble to the final rule, there were around 65 tons of mercury unaccounted for in 2000 (68 FR 70920). However, in 2003 only around 35 tons or mercury were unaccounted from mercury cell plants. Since the amount of mercury in products, and wastes, and mercury emitted to the air through stacks is not well quantified, NRDC maintains that all this ``missing'' mercury is emitted via fugitive emissions from the cell rooms. NRDC submitted a petition for reconsideration requesting EPA to more accurately quantify the emissions of mercury from this industry. In response to NRDC's petition, the EPA is initiating a testing and monitoring study to evaluate and better characterize fugitive emissions from mercury cell chlor-alkali plants. The results of this study will improve EPA's ability to measure and predict mercury emissions from chlor-alkali plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 73917]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5095; Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5308 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D-243- 02, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN99 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3158. NESHAP: OFF-SITE WASTE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Greg Nizich Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Ken Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3159. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/17/06 71 FR 61144 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Beth Hassett-Sipple Phone: 919 541-4605 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: hassett-sipple.beth@epa.gov Karen Martin Phone: 919 541-5274 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: martin.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3160. METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS--ADDITION OF METHODS 203A, 203B, AND 203C TO APPENDIX M OF PART 51 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/21/06 71 FR 55119 Final Action Effective 09/21/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Foston Curtis Phone: 919 541-1063 Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov Conniesue Oldham Phone: 919 541-7774 Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3161. ADDITION OF METHOD 207 TO APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR 51 METHOD FOR MEASURING ISOCYANATES IN STATIONARY SOURCE EMISSIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/08/97 62 FR 64532 Withdrawn 08/08/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gary McAlister Phone: 919 541-1062 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mcalister.gary@epamail.epa.gov Conniesue Oldham Phone: 919 541-7774 Email: oldham.conniesue@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3162. UPDATE OF CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENTAL TEST METHODS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/10/03 68 FR 58838 Final Action 05/15/06 71 FR 28082 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Foston Curtis Phone: 919 541-1063 Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3163. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 05/24/06 71 FR 29792 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Agency Contact: Dave Salman Phone: 919 541-0859 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov [[Page 73918]] Elaine Manning Phone: 919 541-5499 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3164. NESHAP: AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING AND REWORK FACILITIES RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin Phone: 919 541-2379 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov Robin Dunkins Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3165. NESHAP: ETHYLENE OXIDE FOR STERILIZATION FACILITIES-RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/24/05 70 FR 61404 Final Action 05/07/06 71 FR 17712 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David Markwordt Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK09 _______________________________________________________________________ 3166. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION (STAGE I) RESIDUAL RISK AND MACT STANDARDS REVIEW Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/10/05 70 FR 46452 Final Action 04/06/06 71 FR 17352 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Steve Shedd Phone: 919 541-5397 Fax: 919 685-3195 Email: shedd.steve@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3167. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL PROCESS COOLING TOWERS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/24/05 70 FR 61411 Final Action 04/07/06 71 FR 17729 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3168. NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MARINE TANK VESSEL LOADING OPERATIONS-RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David Markwordt Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3169. NESHAP: PERCHLOROETHYLENE DRY CLEANING FACILITIES RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/21/05 70 FR 75884 Notice to Extend Comment Period 02/06/06 71 FR 6030 Final Action 07/27/06 71 FR 42724 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Agency Contact: Warren Johnson Phone: 919 541-5124 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: johnson.warren@epa.gov Robin Dunkins Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK18 [[Page 73919]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3170. NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario Phone: 919 541-5308 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3171. NESHAP: SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR SURFACE COATING--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin Phone: 919 541-2379 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov Robin Dunkins Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3172. NESHAP: WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged with RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/18/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Lynn Dail Phone: 919 541-2363 Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov Robin Dunkins Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3173. NESHAP: MAGNETIC TAPE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/24/05 70 FR 61417 Final Action 04/07/06 71 FR 17720 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Lynn Dail Phone: 919 541-2363 Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov Elaine Manning Phone: 919 541-5499 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: manning.elaine@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3174. NESHAP: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dave Salman Phone: 919 541-0859 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK24 _______________________________________________________________________ 3175. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bob Lucas Phone: 919 541-0884 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: lucas.bob@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3176. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CHROMIUM EMISSIONS FROM HARD AND DECORATIVE CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING AND CHROMIUM ANODIZING TANKS-- RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses [[Page 73920]] Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3177. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged with RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/18/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3178. NESHAP: GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged With RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK15 _______________________________________________________________________ 3179. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7) (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW) Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(r) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In the October 2005 Regulatory Agenda, EPA stated that it would perform a review of the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements Rule per section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. No comments were received. EPA is now announcing the completion of that review. EPA has concluded that this rule should remain in effect without modification. BACKGROUND: EPA promulgated the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements on June 20, 1996 (61 FR 31668), which apply to all stationary sources with process(es) that contain more than a threshold quantity of a regulated substance. Processes are divided into three categories: The potential for offsite consequences associated with a worst-case accidental release; accident history; or compliance with the prevention requirements under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations. Processes that have no potential impact on the public in the case of an accidental release have minimal requirements. For other processes, sources must implement a risk management program that includes more detailed requirements for hazard assessment, prevention, and emergency response. Processes in industry categories with a history of accidental releases and processes already complying with OSHA's PSM are subject to prevention program requirements that are almost identical to elements of the OSHA standard. All other processes are subject to streamlined prevention requirements. All sources must prepare a risk management plan (RMP) based on the risk management programs established at the source. The sources submit the plan to EPA. The first submission of RMPs was due on June 20, 1999, with updates due on June 20, 2004. Some sources re-submitted their plans or revised their plans after the first submission. Approximately 15,000 sources are subject to the accidental release prevention regulations. Based on the regulatory flexibility analysis for the 1993 proposal, EPA concluded that the rule would create a severe, adverse impact on small entities. In February 1995, EPA published a supplemental proposal to introduce a tiering approach for this regulation. By using the tiering approach and streamlining requirements for some of the regulated entities, the 1996 final rule resulted in significantly reduced impacts on small businesses. Entities with complex processes follow more rigorous requirements and those with simple processes follow streamlined requirements. To further reduce the burden on covered facilities, including small business, EPA developed: (1) Industry-specific guidance for small, non- chemical sector businesses (i.e., water treatment facilities, ammonia refrigeration, propane retailers/distributors). These documents help facilities develop their risk management programs and RMPs; (2) an electronic program, RMP*Submit, to facilitate the submissions, which incorporated more user friendly features and help menus to assist facilities, particularly those small- and medium-sized facilities with less expertise; and (3) a web-based tool to facilitate the reporting of those administrative changes required by the regulation to be updated with more frequency. EPA amended the regulations which further reduced burden on small entities. On March 13, 2000, EPA modified the regulations to conform to the fuels provisions of the Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act. The rule was revised to exclude flammable substances when used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at a retail facility. This reduced burden on many small- to medium-sized facilities, particularly farms. On April 9, 2004, EPA revised the regulations to remove the regulatory requirement for covered facilities to include in the executive summaries of their RMPs a brief description of the [[Page 73921]] off-site consequence analysis for their facilities. EPA has a Hotline; a Reporting Center public access number for questions on RMP*Submit and RMP web-based reporting tools; a web-site; and a frequently asked questions database. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Begin Review 10/01/05 End Comment Period 01/02/06 End Review 04/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5018; EPA Docket information: OAR-2005- 0166 Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-8019 Fax: 202 564-2625 Email: jacob.sicy@epamail.epa.gov Vanessa Rodriguez, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7913 Fax: 202 564-2625 Email: rodriguez.vanessa@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AG26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3180. [bull] NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS (REVISING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PARTICULATE MATTER STANDARD AMENDMENT) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412; 42 USC 7414 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (revised) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is amending the effective date of the standard for particulate matter for new cement kilns that burn hazardous waste while EPA reconsiders this provision in response to a petition for reconsideration that was submitted to the EPA Administrator. EPA promulgated this standard as part of the national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for hazardous waste combustors that were issued on October 12, 2005. EPA has agreed to reconsider the provision and proposed to change it on March 23, 2006. This amendment of the October 2005 rule changes the provision's effective date so that the provision will not take effect until EPA takes final action on this proposal. This amendment does not affect other standards applicable to new or existing hazardous waste burning cement kilns. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/25/06 71 FR 62388 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5047.2; Split from RIN 2050-AG29.; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022 URL For More Information: http://www.epa.gov/hwcmact/ Agency Contact: Frank Behan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8476 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: behan.frank@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2050-AG33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3181. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING REGULATIONS: REVISIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 (Revision); 40 CFR 53 (Revision); 40 CFR 58 (Revision) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/17/06 71 FR 61236 Final Action Effective 12/18/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Tim Hanley Phone: 919 541-4417 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: hanley.tim@epamail.epa.gov Lewis Weinstock Phone: 919 541-3661 Fax: 919 541-1903 Email: weinstock.lewis@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3182. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES: ALTERNATIVE LOW-SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 69 and 80 (Revision) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/13/05 70 FR 59691 Final Action 06/06/06 71 FR 32450 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David Korotney Phone: 734 214-4507 Email: korotneydavid@epamail.epa.gov Paul Machiele Phone: 734 214-4264 Email: machiele.paul@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3183. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: VARIOUS MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HCFC PRODUCTION, IMPORT, AND EXPORT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 (Revision) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/20/06 71 FR 41192 Direct Final Action 07/20/06 71 FR 41163 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg Phone: 202 343-9729 Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov [[Page 73922]] Ross Brennan Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: brennan.ross@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3184. NESHAP: FERROALLOYS PRODUCTION: FERROMANGANESE AND SILICOMANGANESE RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Margaret Sieffert Phone: 312 353-1151 Email: sieffert.margaret@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3185. MINERAL WOOL PRODUCTION RESIDUAL RISK STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1175 to 63.1199 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild Phone: 919 541-5167 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL96 _______________________________________________________________________ 3186. 5-YEAR REVIEW OF MACT STANDARDS FOR LARGE MWC Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 75348 Final Action 05/10/06 71 FR 27324 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson Phone: 919 541-5264 Fax: 919 541-5264 Email: stevenson.walt@epamail.epa.gov Brian Shrager Phone: 919 541-7689 Fax: 919 541-7689 Email: shrager.brian@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3187. NESHAP FOR FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM PRODUCTION: RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Greg Nizich Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3188. NESHAP: PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION: RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3189. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PAINT STRIPPING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged With RIN 2060-AN21, SAN 4978 10/10/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Warren Johnson Phone: 919 541-5124 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: johnson.warren@epa.gov Robin Dunkins Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3190. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--ACRYLIC/ MODACRYLIC FIBER (AMF) PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 [[Page 73923]] Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged With RIN 2060-AN44, SAN 5012 10/10/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3191. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RESTRICTION ON THE SALES OF PRE-CHARGED SPLIT SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/08/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jabeen Akhtar Phone: 919 541-0503 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: akhtar.jabeen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM15 _______________________________________________________________________ 3192. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.760 to 63.779 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Greg Nizich Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM18 _______________________________________________________________________ 3193. AMENDMENTS TO VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS NEW 8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/06/05 70 FR 1314 Final Action 04/07/06 71 FR 17705 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Dave Sosnowski Phone: 734 214-4823 Email: sosnowski.dave@epamail.epa.gov Joe Pedelty Phone: 734 214-4410 Email: pedelty.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3194. NESHAP: TOTAL FACILITY LOW RISK DETERMINATION (TFLRD) FOR RESIDUAL RISK Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 09/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Scott Jenkins Phone: 919 541-1167 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: jenkins.scott@epamail.epa.gov David Guinnup Phone: 919 541-5368 Email: guinnup.david@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3195. FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION LISTING UNDER SNAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/27/06 71 FR 56422 Direct Final Action 09/27/06 71 FR 56360 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bella Maranion Phone: 202 343-9749 Fax: 202 343-2363 Email: maranion.bella@epa.gov Karen Thundiyil Phone: 202 343-9464 Fax: 202 343-2342 Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM24 _______________________________________________________________________ 3196. NESHAP: HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (revision) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/24/05 70 FR 49530 Final Action 04/07/06 71 FR 17738 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bill Maxwell Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland Phone: 919 541-1045 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM25 [[Page 73924]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3197. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSMIX PROCESSING AND BLENDING UNDER THE REFORMULATED GASOLINE AND GASOLINE SULFUR RULES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn (Merged With SAN 4930)09/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris McKenna Phone: 202 343-9037 Fax: 202 343-2801 Email: mckenna.chris@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3198. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES: AMENDMENTS TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 86 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 12/08/05 70 FR 72917 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Julia Rege Phone: 734 214-4614 Email: rege.julia@epamail.epa.gov Lynn Sohacki Phone: 734 214-4851 Email: sohacki.lynn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3199. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION FOR NITROGEN OXIDES Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/05 70 FR 8880 Final Action 10/12/05 70 FR 59582 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Agency Contact: Dan Deroeck Phone: 919 541-5593 Email: deroeck.dan@epamail.epa.gov Jessica Montanez Phone: 919 541-3407 RIN: 2060-AM33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3200. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/08/05 70 FR 73098 Final Action - Compliance Date Extension 03/01/06 71 FR 10439 Final Action on Litigation Issues 07/14/06 71 FR 40316 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3201. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS--AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 59 Subpart D Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 09/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dave Salman Phone: 919 541-0859 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3202. CONTROL OF ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL LUBRICITY: NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/08/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Laroo Phone: 734 214-4937 Email: laroo.chris@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3203. AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS--ZN, CD, BE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged into RIN 2060-AN85, SAN 5093 09/18/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bob Schell Phone: 919 541-4116 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: schell.bob@epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM69 [[Page 73925]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3204. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/30/05 70 FR 51306 Final Action 07/13/06 71 FR 39579 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM76 _______________________________________________________________________ 3205. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID DISTRIBUTION-AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/28/06 71 FR 42898 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brenda Shine Phone: 919 541-3608 Email: shine.brenda@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3206. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR STATIONARY COMPRESSION IGNITION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.4200 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/11/05 70 FR 39870 Final Action 07/11/06 71 FR 39154 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan Phone: 919 541-5340 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov Robert Wayland Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3207. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: REFINER AND IMPORTER QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNSTREAM OXYGENATE BLENDING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/02/06 71 FR 32015 Direct Final Action 06/02/06 71 FR 31947 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett Phone: 202 343-9624 Fax: 202 343-2803 Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3208. PART 63 GENERAL PROVISIONS--RESPONSE TO PETITION TO RECONSIDER SSM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/29/05 70 FR 43992 Final Action 04/20/06 71 FR 20446 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Rick Colyer Phone: 919 541-5262 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov David Cozzie Phone: 919 541-5356 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: cozzie.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM89 _______________________________________________________________________ 3209. NESHAP FOR REFRACTORY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING--AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule 04/14/06 71 FR 19435 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild Phone: 919 541-5167 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3210. INCLUSION OF DELAWARE AND NEW JERSEY IN THE CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE RULE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73; 40 CFR 74; 40 CFR 77; 40 CFR 78; 40 CFR 96 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/12/05 70 FR 25408 NODA 06/28/05 70 FR 37068 Final Action 04/28/06 71 FR 25288 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Jan King Phone: 919 541-5665 Email: king.jan@epa.gov Joe Paisie Phone: 919 541-5556 [[Page 73926]] Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3211. RULE ON SECTION 126 PETITION FROM NC TO REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE PM AND O3; FIPS TO REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE PM & O3; REVISIONS TO CAIR RULE; REVISIONS TO ACID RAIN PROGRAM Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/24/05 70 FR 49708 Final Action 04/28/06 71 FR 25328 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Carla Oldham Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epa.gov Joe Paisie Phone: 919 541-5556 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3212. NESHAP: PLASTIC PARTS AND PRODUCTS (SURFACE COATING)--AREA SOURCE RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged With RIN 2060-AN21, SAN 4978 10/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kim Teal Phone: 919 541-5580 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: teal.kim@epa.gov Robin Dunkins Phone: 919 541-5335 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dunkins.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3213. REGIONAL HAZE REGULATIONS; REVISIONS TO PROVISIONS GOVERNING ALTERNATIVE TO SOURCE-SPECIFIC BEST AVAILABLE RETROFIT TECHNOLOGY (BART) DETERMINATIONS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.308(e)(2); 40 CFR 51.309; 40 CFR 51 App Y (New) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/13/06 71 FR 60612 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman Phone: 919 541-0102 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: kaufman.kathy@epamail.epa.gov Todd Hawes Phone: 919 541-5591 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: hawes.todd@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3214. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.8(a) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/11/06 71 FR 18262 Final Action 10/04/06 71 FR 58504 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kirsten Cappel Phone: 202 343-9556 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: cappel.kirsten@epamail.epa.gov Ross Brennan Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: brennan.ross@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3215. CAMR 111 RECONSIDERATION AND REVISION OF 112(N) FINDING RECONSIDERATION Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 75 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/28/05 70 FR 62213 Final Action 06/09/06 71 FR 33388 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Robert J. Wayland Phone: 919 541-1045 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov Bill Maxwell Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3216. REVISION OF 112(N) FINDING RECONSIDERATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 75 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/28/05 70 FR 62200 Final Action 06/09/06 71 FR 33388 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Robert J. Wayland Phone: 919 541-1045 [[Page 73927]] Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov Bill Maxwell Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3217. NSPS COMBUSTION TURBINES-SUBPART GG: AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice: Technical Corrections 02/24/06 71 FR 9453 Direct Final Action 02/24/06 71 FR 9504 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan Phone: 919 541-5340 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov Robert J. Wayland Phone: 919 541-1045 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3218. RULE TO REDUCE INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AND OZONE (CLEAN AIR INTERSTATE RULE): RECONSIDERATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73; 40 CFR 74; 40 CFR 77; 40 CFR 78; 40 CFR 96 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Supplemental Reconsideration 12/29/05 70 FR 77101 Reconsideration 04/28/06 71 FR 25304 Final Action 04/28/06 71 FR 25304 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman Phone: 919 541-0102 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: kaufman.kathy@epamail.epa.gov Joe Paisie Phone: 919 541-5556 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: paisie.joe@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3219. PM2.5 DE MINIMIS EMISSION LEVELS FOR GENERAL CONFORMITY APPLICABILITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/05/06 71 FR 17047 Direct Final Action 04/05/06 71 FR 17003 Withdraw DFA 06/01/06 71 FR 31092 Final Action 07/17/06 71 FR 40420 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Tom Coda Phone: 919 541-3037 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: coda.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN60 _______________________________________________________________________ 3220. NESHAP FOR MISCELLANEOUS COATING MANUFACTURING; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/17/06 71 FR 28639 Final Action 10/04/06 71 FR 58499 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3221. DETERIORATION FACTOR PROVISIONS FOR HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINE CERTIFICATION AND PART 86 TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.004-28; 40 CFR 86.007-11 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 08/30/06 71 FR 51481 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cleophas Jackson Phone: 734 214-4824 Email: jackson.cleophas@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3222. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE HIGHWAY AND NONROAD DIESEL REGULATIONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 05/01/06 71 FR 25706 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tia Sutton Phone: 734 214-4018 Email: sutton.tia@epamail.epa.gov Paul Machiele Phone: 734 214-4264 Email: machiele.paul@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3223. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES; MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (PS-1)-CORRECTIONS NOTICE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA sec 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes to clarify and update requirements for source owners and operators who must install and use continuous stack or duct [[Page 73928]] opacity monitoring equipment. This action also proposes amendments regarding design and performance validation requirements for continuous opacity monitoring system (COMS) equipment in appendix B, PS-1. These amendments to subpart A and PS-1 will not change the affected facilities' applicable emission standards or requirement to monitor. The amendments will: (1) Clarify owner and operator and monitor vendor obligations, (2) reaffirm and update COMS design and performance requirements, and (3) provide EPA and affected facilities with equipment assurances for carrying out effective monitoring. The specifications shall apply to all COMS installed or replaced after the date of promulgation. Following promulgation, a source owner, operator, or manufacturer will be subject to these performance specifications if installing a new COMS, relocating a COMS, replacing a COMS, re- certifying a COMS that has undergone substantial refurbishing, or has been specifically required to re-certify the COMS with these revisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice-Correction 06/01/06 71 FR 31100 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3744.1; EPA publication information: Notice - Correction - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/June/ Day-01/a8397.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AG22. Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5242 Email: ricks.solomon@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN89 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Atomic Energy Act (AEA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3224. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LOW-ACTIVITY MIXED RADIOACTIVE WASTE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 193 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking would address the problem of disposal of low- activity mixed radioactive wastes, consisting of a chemically hazardous component and low levels of radioactivity. These wastes are anticipated to arise in the commercial sector from various sources. The rulemaking is intended to increase disposal options for these wastes and offer a streamlined regulatory process which melds hazardous chemical protection and radioactivity protection requirements while protecting public health and safety. The rule would not mandate a disposal method, but rather would permit an alternative to existing disposal methods. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is anticipated to be the implementing Agency for the application of this rule. An Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued to solicit early public input on this issue. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/18/03 68 FR 65120 NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4054; EPA publication information: ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2003/November/Day-18/ f28651.htm; Agency Contact: Daniel Schultheisz, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9349 Fax: 202 343-2304 Email: schultheisz.daniel@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3225. TECHNICAL CHANGE TO DOSE METHODOLOGY FOR 40 CFR 190, SUBPART B AND 40 CFR 191, SUBPART A Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 190(B); 40 CFR 191(A) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this action is to make a technical change to the dose methodology used in subpart A of 40 CFR 191, entitled Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Management and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Waste, and Transuranic Waste. The current methodology is outdated. The dose methodology used in the rule published on September 19, 1985, was based on the target organ approach recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in Report No. 2. Since that time science has progressed and a new methodology based on an effective dose equivalent approach is currently being recommended by the ICRP in Report No. 26. This action would update the 40 CFR 191, subpart A dose limits published in 1985 from the target organ to the state-of-the-art effective dose equivalent system. There would be no change in the level of protection, just the scientific methodology for determining compliance with the levels of protection established in 1985. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4003; Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 73929]] and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9198 Fax: 202 343-2065 Email: clark.ray@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH90 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Atomic Energy Act (AEA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3226. AMENDMENT OF THE STANDARDS FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL IN YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 120 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AN15 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3227. ENDOCRINE DISRUPTER SCREENING PROGRAM (EDSP); IMPLEMENTING THE SCREENING AND TESTING PHASE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 98 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AD61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3228. PESTICIDES; DETERMINATION OF STATUS OF PRIONS AS PESTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136; 7 USC 136w CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In 2004, the Agency stated that it considered prions (proteinaceous infectious particles) to be a ``pest'' under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The Agency is further reviewing the relationship of prions to FIFRA and considering whether any additional or different approaches to prions or products intended to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate prions are appropriate or necessary under FIFRA. The Agency may issue an ANPRM to seek comment and foster discussion of this issue. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 49