[April 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 82)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua070424.wais] [Page 23156-23300] Environmental Protection Agency ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXIV ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 23156]] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) 40 CFR Ch. I FRL 8281-7 Spring 2007 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 send an e-mail with your name and address to: nscep- priority@bps-lmit.com, or call 800-490-9198. 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; telephone: (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 [[Page 23157]] solutions to problems, and we stress this point most strongly in all of our training programs for rule and policy developers. Democracy gives real power to individual citizens, but with that power comes responsibility. 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. You can see EPA's current regulatory plan at our epa.gov/regagenda website. D. How Is the Agenda Organized? We have organized the Agenda: First, into 14 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 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. 2. Proposed Rule -- This section includes EPA rulemaking actions that are within a year of proposal (publication of Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRMs)). 3. Final Rule -- This section includes rules that will be issued as a final rule within a year. 4. Long-Term Action -- This section includes rulemakings for which the next scheduled regulatory action is after March 2008. 5. Completed Action -- This section contains actions that have been promulgated and published in the Federal Register since publication of the fall 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 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, [[Page 23158]] ``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: The URL for submitting electronic comments is 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. For some of our actions we include the Internet addresses for rulemaking documents and for getting more information about the rulemaking and the program of which it is a part. RIN: The Regulatory Identifier Number is used by OMB to identify and track rulemakings. The first four digits of the RIN stand for the EPA office with lead responsibility for developing the action. F. How Can You Find Out More About EPA Rulemakings? 1. Public Dockets When EPA publishes either an ANPRM or an NPRM in the Federal Register, the Agency establishes 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 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 [[Page 23159]] Reduction Act, and other non-rule activities. 2. EPA Websites As mentioned above, some of the actions listed in the Agenda include a URL that provides additional information. 3. Regulatory Agenda Databases and Search Engines If you have access to the Internet you can use databases and their accompanying search engines developed by the EPA and the Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC) at the General Services Administration to help you locate actions that are of interest to you. The EPA regulatory agenda search engine is located at www.epa.gov/regAgenda. We are working on making the site easier to use and 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 nonprofit organizations but which may either have less than a significant impact or affect fewer than a substantial number of them; d. A list of actions that may affect State, local, or tribal governments; and e. A list of actions that may have federalism implications as defined in E.O. 13132. There is a sixth index 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 website, 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 (SEISNOSE). 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: March 13, 2007. Louise P. Wise, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation. GENERAL--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2702 SAN No. 4319 Revisions to Acquisition Regulation Concerning Conflict of Interest...... 2030-AA67 2703 SAN No. 4904 Security Requirements for Toxic Substances Control Act Confidential 2030-AA88 Business Information Access for Contractors........................................... 2704 SAN No. 4903 Award-Term Contracting................................................... 2030-AA89 2705 SAN No. 4931 Accessibility Standards for Contract Deliverables (Section 508).......... 2030-AA90 2706 SAN No. 5121 Age Discrimination Regulations--EPA-assisted Programs--Age Discrimination 2090-AA37 Act of 1975........................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23160]] GENERAL--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2707 SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviations Into EPAAR............................. 2030-AA37 2708 SAN No. 4292 Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and 2020-AA42 Assessing the Environmental Effects Abroad of EPA Actions............................. 2709 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).......................... 2710 SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority, and Women's Business Enterprises in 2090-AA38 Procurement Under Assistance Agreements............................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2711 SAN No. 3240 Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations....................... 2025-AA02 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2712 SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority, and Women's Business Enterprises in 2020-AA39 Procurement Under Assistance Agreements............................................... 2713 SAN No. 5092 Implementation of 2 CFR Part 180......................................... 2030-AA94 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2714 SAN No. 5137 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Restricting Access to Pre-2005 Stocks 2060-AO29 of Methyl Bromide..................................................................... 2715 SAN No. 5129 Control of Emissions From New Marine Compression-Ignition Engines At or 2060-AO38 Above 30 Liters per Cylinder.......................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2716 SAN No. 4768 Amendment to Subparts H and I for Emissions of Radionuclides Other Than 2060-AK81 Radon From DOE Facilities............................................................. 2717 SAN No. 3649 Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)........................... 2060-AF72 2718 SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions................................ 2060-AH93 2719 SAN No. 4309 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products and Architectural 2060-AI62 and Industrial Maintenance Coatings; Amendments....................................... 2720 SAN No. 4599 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AK26 Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide................................................ 2721 SAN No. 5113 Modification to the Public Hearing and Submittal Requirements for State 2004-AA02 Implementation Plans.................................................................. 2722 SAN No. 4584 Performance Specifications for Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems... 2060-AJ86 2723 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...................................................................... 2724 SAN No. 4819 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Emergency Uses 2060-AL94 of Methyl Bromide..................................................................... 2725 SAN No. 4871 Control of Emissions From New Locomotives and New Marine Diesel Engines 2060-AM06 Less Than 30 Liters per Cylinder...................................................... 2726 SAN No. 4873 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Glass Manufacturing Industry and Clay 2060-AM12 Ceramics Industry..................................................................... 2727 SAN No. 4874 NESHAP: Area Source Standards for Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacturing... 2060-AM19 [[Page 23161]] 2728 SAN No. 4879 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM36 (NESHAP) for Iron and Steel Foundries................................................. 2729 SAN No. 4886 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Plating and Polishing..................... 2060-AM37 2730 SAN No. 4884 Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AM44 (NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers........................ 2731 SAN No. 4885 Flexible Air Permit Rule................................................. 2060-AM45 2732 SAN No. 4888 Area Source NESHAP for Secondary Nonferrous Metals....................... 2060-AM70 2733 SAN No. 4889 NESHAP for Stainless and Nonstainless Steel Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) 2060-AM71 Manufacturing--Area Source............................................................ 2734 SAN No. 4908 NESHAP: General Provisions (Once In Always In)--Amendments............... 2060-AM75 2735 SAN No. 4926 NESHAP: Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment................. 2060-AM84 2736 SAN No. 4927 NESHAP: Iron and Steel Foundries; Amendments............................. 2060-AM85 2737 SAN No. 4940 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New 2060-AM91 Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions............... 2738 SAN No. 4699.2 Implementing Periodic Monitoring in Federal and State Operating Permit 2060-AN00 Programs.............................................................................. 2739 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............................................................................. 2740 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.. 2741 SAN No. 4978 NESHAP: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations-- 2060-AN21 Area Sources.......................................................................... 2742 SAN No. 5008 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone........... 2060-AN24 2743 SAN No. 4794.2 Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Non-Attainment New Source 2060-AN28 Review, and New Source Performance Standards: Emissions Test for Electric Generating Units................................................................................. 2744 SAN No. 4988 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl 2060-AN33 Chloride and Copolymers Production, Amendments........................................ 2745 SAN No. 4866.1 NESHAP: Site Remediation Amendments--Response to Litigation............ 2060-AN36 2746 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...................................... 2747 SAN No. 5015 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Chemical Preparations Industry............ 2060-AN46 2748 SAN No. 5016 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Paint and Allied Products................. 2060-AN47 2749 SAN No. 5017 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amending Requirements To Import Used 2060-AN48 Ozone-Depleting Substances for Destruction in the United States....................... 2750 SAN No. 5020 Action on Petition To List Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant... 2060-AN49 2751 SAN No. 5052 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Ban on the Import of Pre-Charged 2060-AN58 Products.............................................................................. 2752 SAN No. 4752.1 Transition to New or Revised Particulate Matter (PM) NAAQS............. 2060-AN59 2753 SAN No. 5025 Revisions to the Definition of Potential To Emit (PTE)................... 2060-AN65 2754 SAN No. 5029 Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle 2060-AN68 Engines: SAFETEA-LU HOV Facilities Rule............................................... 2755 SAN No. 5030 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol 2060-AN69 Coatings.............................................................................. 2756 SAN No. 5036 Petroleum Refineries--New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)--Subpart J. 2060-AN72 2757 SAN No. 5045 Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--Exclusion of Four 2060-AN75 Compounds............................................................................. 2758 SAN No. 5059 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead............ 2060-AN83 2759 SAN No. 5093 Risk and Technology Review Phase II...................................... 2060-AN85 2760 SAN No. 5076 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New 2060-AN88 Source Review (NSR): Reasonable Possibility in Recordkeeping.......................... 2761 SAN No. 5100 Refinement to Increment Modeling Procedures.............................. 2060-AO02 2762 SAN No. 5071 Hospital/ Medical/ Infectious Waste Incineration Units--Response to 2060-AO04 Remand and 5-Year Technology Review................................................... 2763 SAN No. 4839.6 Final Extension of the Deferred Effective Date for 8-Hour Ozone 2060-AO05 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for the Denver Early Action Compact............ 2764 SAN No. 4891.1 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous 2060-AO07 Organic Chemical Manufacturing; Second Group of Amendments............................ 2765 SAN No. 5115 Air Quality Index Reporting and Significant Harm Level for PM2.5......... 2060-AO11 2766 SAN No. 5105 Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units; Response to 2060-AO12 Remand of New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines.................... 2767 SAN No. 5132 Consumer and Commercial Products, Group 3: Control Techniques Guidelines 2060-AO14 in Lieu of Regulations for Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings; Metal Furniture Coatings; and Large Appliance Coatings.......................................................... 2768 SAN No. 4585.1 NESHAP: Portland Cement Notice of Reconsideration...................... 2060-AO15 [[Page 23162]] 2769 SAN No. 5126 Risk and Technology Review for Group 1: Polymers and Resins I; Polymers 2060-AO16 and Resins II, Acetal Resins, and Hydrogen Fluoride................................... 2770 SAN No. 5131 Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-- 2060-AO17 Exclusion of a Family of Four Hydrofluoropolyethers (HFPEs)........................... 2771 SAN No. 5120 Response to Request for Reconsideration of Final Air Emission MACT Rules 2060-AO18 for Large Municipal Waste Combustors (MWCs)........................................... 2772 SAN No. 5068 Prevention of Significant Deterioration for PM2.5--Increments, 2060-AO24 Significant Impact Levels, and Significant Monitoring Concentrations.................. 2773 SAN No. 5136 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of Global Lab and Analytical 2060-AO28 Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone Depleting Substances........................ 2774 SAN No. 5138 Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: The 2008 Critical Use Exemption 2060-AO30 From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide................................................... 2775 SAN No. 5109 Revisions to Cogeneration Unit Definition under CAIR, CAMR, and NESHAP 2060-AO33 and Corrections to CAIR and Acid Rain Program Rules................................... 2776 SAN No. 5107 Update of Test Procedure Schedule for All-Terrain Vehicles............... 2060-AO35 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2777 SAN No. 4315 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Navajo Generating 2009-AA00 Station; Navajo Nation................................................................ 2778 SAN No. 3569 Source-Specific Federal Implementation Plan for Four Corners Power Plant; 2009-AA01 Navajo Nation......................................................................... 2779 SAN No. 4531 Evaluation of Updated Test Procedures for the Certification of Gasoline 2060-AJ61 Deposit Control Additives............................................................. 2780 SAN No. 3975 Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country................ 2060-AH37 2781 SAN No. 4752 Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule.............................. 2060-AK74 2782 SAN No. 3380 NSPS: SOCMI--Wastewater and Amendment to Appendix C of Part 63 and 2060-AE94 Appendix J of Part 60................................................................. 2783 SAN No. 3958 Amendments to Standard of Performance for New Stationary Sources; 2060-AH23 Monitoring Requirements............................................................... 2784 SAN No. 4668 NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK22 2785 SAN No. 4719 NESHAP: General Provisions; Amendments for Pollution Prevention 2060-AK54 Alternative Compliance Requirements................................................... 2786 SAN No. 4604 Modification of the Anti-Dumping Baseline Date Cut-Off Limit for Data 2060-AJ82 Used in Development of an Individual Baseline......................................... 2787 SAN No. 4542 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana, 2008-AA00 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Area............................................................. 2788 SAN No. 4348 Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements for Federal Facilities; 2060-AI97 Amendment to the Final Rule........................................................... 2789 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.................................... 2790 SAN No. 4722 California Gasoline Technical Correction................................. 2060-AK56 2791 SAN No. 4706 Anti-Dumping Baseline Recalculation for Downstream Oxygenate Addition.... 2060-AK69 2792 SAN No. 4793 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New 2060-AL75 Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation, and Project Netting................ 2793 SAN No. 4809 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: On-Board 2060-AL92 Diagnostic Requirements for Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Above 14,000 Pounds and In- Use, Not-To-Exceed Emission Standard Test............................................. 2794 SAN No. 4830 Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair.................. 2060-AL98 2795 SAN No. 4846 NESHAP and NSPS for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills--Amendments.......... 2060-AM08 2796 SAN No. 4856 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak 2060-AM09 Repair Regulations.................................................................... 2797 SAN No. 4859 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Ethylene Oxide Hospital Sterilization..... 2060-AM14 2798 SAN No. 4882 Control of Emissions From Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines and Equipment... 2060-AM34 2799 SAN No. 4900 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Import Petitioning Requirements for 2060-AM46 Halon-1301 Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Vessels........................................ 2800 SAN No. 4916 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Certification 2060-AM49 of Recovery and Recovery/Recycling Equipment Intended for Use With Substitute Refrigerants.......................................................................... 2801 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............................................................................... 2802 SAN No. 4901 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Modifications to the Technician 2060-AM55 Certification Requirements Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act..................... [[Page 23163]] 2803 SAN No. 4907 NESHAP: Gasoline Distribution Area Source Standards...................... 2060-AM74 2804 SAN No. 4915 Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignited Internal Combustion 2060-AM81 Engines............................................................................... 2805 SAN No. 4757.1 Component Durability Procedures for New Light Duty Vehicles, Light Duty 2060-AN01 Trucks, and Heavy Duty Vehicles....................................................... 2806 SAN No. 4958 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating 2060-AN10 of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks; Amendments...................................... 2807 SAN No. 4969 Revisions to the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Rule for the Acid Rain 2060-AN16 Program and the NOx Budget Trading Program............................................ 2808 SAN No. 4951 Revisions to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements........................ 2060-AN20 2809 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.... 2810 SAN No. 4993 Optional Chassis Certification for Diesel Vehicles....................... 2060-AN39 2811 SAN No. 5011 Federal Plan Requirements for Other Solid Waste Incineration Units 2060-AN43 Constructed On or Before December 9, 2004............................................. 2812 SAN No. 5014 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. 2060-AN62 2813 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......................................................................... 2814 SAN No. 5035 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS): Equipment Leaks-Subparts VV and 2060-AN71 GGG................................................................................... 2815 SAN No. 5043 Defect Reporting for On-Highway Motor Vehicles and Engines............... 2060-AN73 2816 SAN No. 5048 Renewable Fuels Standard Rule............................................ 2060-AN76 2817 SAN No. 5049 Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Non-Attainment New Source 2060-AN77 Review, and Title V: Treatment of Corn Milling Facilities Under the ``Major Emitting Facility'' Definition................................................................. 2818 SAN No. 5055 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for 2060-AN80 Semiconductor Manufacturing: Amendments............................................... 2819 SAN No. 5056 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances 2060-AN81 for Calendar Year 2007................................................................ 2820 SAN No. 5057 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments To Implement Provisions 2060-AN82 Contained in the 2005 Transportation Bill (SAFETEA-LU)................................ 2821 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............................................................................ 2822 SAN No. 4752.2 Final Rule for Implementation of the New Source Review (NSR) Program 2060-AN86 for PM2.5............................................................................. 2823 SAN No. 4697.1 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjusting Allowances for Class I 2060-AN87 Substances for Export to Article 5 Countries.......................................... 2824 SAN No. 5077 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New 2060-AN92 Source Review (NSR): Removal of Vacated Elements...................................... 2825 SAN No. 5080 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Updated Volatility Standard for 2060-AN94 Alaska Only........................................................................... 2826 SAN No. 5089 Reconsideration of New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric 2060-AN97 Utility, Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Steam Generating Units............. 2827 SAN No. 5094 Clean Air Mercury Rule: Federal Plan..................................... 2060-AN98 2828 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.............................. 2829 SAN No. 5112 Two Optional Methods for Relative Accuracy Test Audits of Mercury 2060-AO01 Monitoring Systems Installed on Combustion Flue Gas Streams........................... 2830 SAN No. 5106 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Shipbuilding 2060-AO03 and Ship Repair (Surface Coating) Operations--Amendment............................... 2831 SAN No. 4421.1 Ambient Air Monitoring Regulations: Correcting and Other Amendments.... 2060-AO06 2832 SAN No. 4161.1 Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods: Technical Amendments... 2060-AO09 2833 SAN No. 4599.2 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AO10 Depleting Substances--N-Propyl Bromide in Solvent Cleaning............................ 2834 SAN No. 5130 Change in Regulatory Deadline for Rulemaking To Address the Control of 2060-AO26 Emissions From New Marine Compression-Ignition Engines At or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder.............................................................................. 2835 SAN No. 5114 Amendment of Definitions for National Emissions Standards for Hazardous 2060-AO31 Pollutants for Radionuclides, Subparts H and I........................................ 2836 SAN No. 5065 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revision of Refrigerant Recycling and 2060-AO32 Recovery Equipment Standards.......................................................... 2837 SAN No. 5104 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Extension of the Reformulated 2060-AO34 Gasoline Program to the East St. Louis, Illinois, Ozone Non-Attainment Area........... 2838 SAN No. 5124 Fuel Economy Regulations for Automobiles: Technical Amendments and 2060-AO36 Corrections........................................................................... 2839 SAN No. 5125 Nonroad Diesel Technical Amendments...................................... 2060-AO37 [[Page 23164]] 2840 SAN No. 5140 Recommended Test Methods for State Implementation Plans (40 CFR Part 51, 2060-AO39 Appendix M), Addition of Method 207, ``Pre-Survey Procedure for Corn Wet-Milling Facility Emission Sources''........................................................... 2841 SAN No. 5141 Response to Reconsideration Regarding NESHAP Startup, Shutdown, and 2060-AO40 Malfunction Amendments................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2842 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................................................................... 2843 SAN No. 4266 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide. 2060-AI43 2844 SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins-- 2060-AH47 Amendments............................................................................ 2845 SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit 2060-AH01 Application Review Procedures for Non-Federal Class I Areas........................... 2846 SAN No. 4751 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary 2060-AK73 Combustion Turbines--Petition To Delist............................................... 2847 SAN No. 4782 Petition To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant: 4,4'--Methylene Diphenyl 2060-AK84 Diisocyanate.......................................................................... 2848 SAN No. 4689 Section 126 Rule Withdrawal Provision.................................... 2060-AK41 2849 SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations......... 2060-AI03 2850 SAN No. 5047 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 2050-AG29 Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Reconsideration of the Particulate Matter Standard)............................................................................. 2851 SAN No. 5047.1 NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 2050-AG35 Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Response to Petitions for Reconsideration).. 2852 SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading 2060-AH31 Provisions............................................................................ 2853 SAN No. 4796 Section 126 Rule: Withdrawal of Findings for Sources in Michigan......... 2060-AL83 2854 SAN No. 4797 Lifting the Stay of the Eight-Hour Portion of the Findings of Significant 2060-AL84 Contribution and Rulemaking for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport (``NOx SIP Call'')........................................................................... 2855 SAN No. 4849 Petition To Delist a Hazardous Air Pollutant From Section 112 of the 2060-AM20 Clean Air Act: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK).......................................... 2856 SAN No. 4676.3 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New 2060-AM62 Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement (RMRR); Maintenance and Repair Amendments................................................................. 2857 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..................... 2858 SAN No. 4929 NESHAP: Taconite Iron Ore Processing; Amendments......................... 2060-AM87 2859 SAN No. 4625.4 Implementation Rule for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS: Reconsideration; 2060-AN26 Overwhelming Transport Classification................................................. 2860 SAN No. 4910.1 NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution (Non-Gasoline); Amendments......... 2060-AN37 2861 SAN No. 5009 Notice for Information on Determining the Emissions Reductions Achieved 2060-AN42 From Limiting the VOC Content of Architectural Coatings............................... 2862 SAN No. 5079 Rule Interpreting the Scope of Title V Operating Permit Modifications 2060-AN93 Where EPA Has Approved Alternative Monitoring and Testing Provisions.................. 2863 SAN No. 5095 NESHAP: Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants--Amendments..................... 2060-AN99 2864 SAN No. 5122 Area Source NESHAP for Ferroalloys Production............................ 2060-AO13 2865 SAN No. 5111 Review of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Nitrogen 2060-AO19 Dioxide............................................................................... 2866 SAN No. 5116 Reconsideration of Stationary Combustion Turbine NSPS (Subpart KKKK)..... 2060-AO23 2867 SAN No. 5135 NESHAP--Area Source Standards--Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing 2060-AO27 Source Categories (12 SIC's, 25 NAICS Codes).......................................... 2868 SAN No. 5145 Review of New Source Performance Standards--Nonmetallic Minerals......... 2060-AO41 2869 SAN No. 5143 Review of New Source Performance Standards--Portland Cement.............. 2060-AO42 2870 SAN No. 5142 Review of New Source Performance Standards (Subpart UUU)--Mineral Dryers/ 2060-AO43 Calciners............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23165]] CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2871 SAN No. 1002 NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Response to Remand)............................... 2060-AA61 2872 SAN No. 4585 Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP: Amendment To Implement 2060-AJ78 Court Remand.......................................................................... 2873 SAN No. 4657 NESHAP: Group II Polymers and Resins--Residual Risk Standards............ 2060-AK13 2874 SAN No. 4659 NESHAP: Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Residual Risk Standards........... 2060-AK14 2875 SAN No. 4748 Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources.................. 2060-AK70 2876 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....... 2877 SAN No. 4875 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities--Area Source Rule...... 2060-AM16 2878 SAN No. 4865 Strategy for Addressing Air Emissions From Animal Feeding Operations..... 2060-AM26 2879 SAN No. 4866 NESHAP: Site Remediation: Amendments..................................... 2060-AM30 2880 SAN No. 4906 NESHAP: Area Source Standards--Clay Ceramics Industry.................... 2060-AM53 2881 SAN No. 3259.2 Nonattainment Major New Source Review (NSR)............................ 2060-AM59 2882 SAN No. 4959 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone- 2060-AN11 Depleting Substances in Foam Blowing.................................................. 2883 SAN No. 4962 Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions To Improve Calculation 2060-AN14 of Fuel Economy Estimates............................................................. 2884 SAN No. 4987 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boiler and Process Heater 2060-AN32 NESHAP, Reconsideration of Emissions Averaging Provision and Technical Corrections.... 2885 SAN No. 5010 Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-- 2060-AN34 Exclusion of HFE-7300................................................................. 2886 SAN No. 4998 Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events....................... 2060-AN40 2887 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)............................................................... 2888 SAN No. 5051 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 2007 Critical Use Exemptions for 2060-AN54 Methyl Bromide........................................................................ 2889 SAN No. 5027 Amendment to Tier 2 Vehicle Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur 2060-AN66 Requirements: Exemption for U.S. Territories.......................................... 2890 SAN No. 5044 Interpretive Rulemaking To Clarify the Scope of Certain Monitoring 2060-AN74 Requirements for Federal and State Operating Permits Programs......................... 2891 SAN No. 4839.5 Final Extension of the Deferred Effective Date of Non-Attainment 2060-AN90 Designations for 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS for Early Action Compact Areas.................... 2892 SAN No. 5073 Other Solid Waste Incineration Units: Response to Petition for 2060-AN91 Reconsideration....................................................................... 2893 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............................................................................. 2894 SAN No. 5084 Standards of Performance for New Industrial--Commercial--Institutional 2060-AN96 Steam Generating Units: Amendment for Facility-Specific NOx Standard.................. 2895 SAN No. 4571.4 Notice of Status of Submission of Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) State 2060-AO08 Plans for New and Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Steam Generating Units 2896 SAN No. 5103 Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and Federal Implementation Plans for 2060-AO21 CAIR; Corrections..................................................................... 2897 SAN No. 4625.7 Implementation of the 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality 2060-AO22 Standard (NAAQS) Phase II: Correction Notice.......................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2898 SAN No. 4054 Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Disposal of Low- 2060-AH63 Activity Mixed Radioactive Waste...................................................... 2899 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2900 SAN No. 4964 Amendment of the Standards for Radioactive Waste Disposal in Yucca 2060-AN15 Mountain, Nevada...................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23166]] NOISE CONTROL ACT (NCA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2901 SAN No. 5102 Revision of Hearing-Protector Regulations................................ 2060-AO25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2902 SAN No. 4728 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP); Implementing the Screening 2070-AD61 and Testing Phase..................................................................... 2903 SAN No. 4985 Pesticides; Determination of Status of Prions as Pests................... 2070-AJ26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2904 SAN No. 4173 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Antimicrobials......................... 2070-AD30 2905 SAN No. 4602 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Based on Viral 2070-AD49 Coat Protein Genes.................................................................... 2906 SAN No. 5007 Pesticides; Competency Standards for Occupational Users.................. 2070-AJ20 2907 SAN No. 5006 Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions............ 2070-AJ22 2908 SAN No. 5005 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs).. 2070-AJ27 2909 SAN No. 5031 Pesticides; Expansion of Crop Grouping Program........................... 2070-AJ28 2910 SAN No. 5050 Pesticide Agricultural Container Recycling Program....................... 2070-AJ29 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2911 SAN No. 2687 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals................. 2070-AC12 2912 SAN No. 4596 Pesticides; Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Products..... 2070-AD51 2913 SAN No. 4611 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for Those Derived 2070-AD55 Through Genetic Engineering From Sexually Compatible Plants........................... 2914 SAN No. 4612 Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs); Exemption for PIPs That Act by 2070-AD56 Primarily Affecting the Plant......................................................... 2915 SAN No. 3222 Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule........................... 2070-AC46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2916 SAN No. 4027 Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees.................................... 2070-AJ23 2917 SAN No. 4618 Revision of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions, 2015-AA00 Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations.................... 2918 SAN No. 3892 Pesticides; Registration Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticide 2070-AD14 Products.............................................................................. 2919 SAN No. 5082 Regulations To Facilitate Compliance With the Federal Insecticide, 2070-AJ32 Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act by Producers of Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs).. 2920 SAN No. 5101 Plant-Incorporated Protectant--Associated Fusion Proteins (PIP-AFPs)..... 2070-AJ33 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23167]] FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2921 SAN No. 4618 Revision of Procedural Rules for Hearings on Cancellations, Suspensions, 2020-AA44 Changes in Classifications, and Denials of Pesticide Registrations.................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2922 SAN No. 5058 Nanoscale Materials Under TSCA........................................... 2070-AJ30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2923 SAN No. 2150 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemptions From the Prohibitions 2070-AB20 Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce....................... 2924 SAN No. 3990 Test Rule; Testing of Certain High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals..... 2070-AD16 2925 SAN No. 4512 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Selected Flame Retardant Chemical 2070-AD48 Substances for Use in Residential Upholstered Furniture............................... 2926 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........................ 2927 SAN No. 4878 TSCA Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins..................... 2070-AJ04 2928 SAN No. 4975 Effects of Transfers of Ownership on Obligations Under Section 5 of TSCA. 2070-AJ15 2929 SAN No. 4984 Clarification on Guidance for Activated Phosphors........................ 2070-AJ21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2930 SAN No. 3252 Lead Fishing Sinkers; Response to Citizens Petition and Proposed Ban..... 2070-AC21 2931 SAN No. 4635 Amendment to the Premanufacture Notification Exemptions; Revisions of 2070-AD58 Exemptions for Polymers............................................................... 2932 SAN No. 1976 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs); Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New 2070-AA59 Chemical Substances................................................................... 2933 SAN No. 3495 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Chemical-Specific SNURs To Extend 2070-AB27 Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders..................................................... 2934 SAN No. 4983 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Mercury Switches in Motor Vehicles...... 2070-AJ19 2935 SAN No. 2178 TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules............... 2070-AB08 2936 SAN No. 1139 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules................. 2070-AB11 2937 SAN No. 4176 Voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program........ 2070-AD25 2938 SAN No. 3493.4 Testing Agreement for Diethanolamine................................... 2070-AJ09 2939 SAN No. 3493.5 Testing Agreement for Hydrogen Fluoride................................ 2070-AJ10 2940 SAN No. 3493.7 Testing Agreement for Phthalic Anhydride............................... 2070-AJ11 2941 SAN No. 3493.6 Testing Agreement for Maleic Anhydride................................. 2070-AJ13 2942 SAN No. 4974 Significant New Use Rule; Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS)............... 2070-AJ18 2943 SAN No. 1923.1 Significant New Use Rule for Chloranil................................. 2070-AJ31 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2944 SAN No. 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions.............................. 2070-AC51 2945 SAN No. 4376 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Bridges and Structures; Training, 2070-AC64 Accreditation, and Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule....................... [[Page 23168]] 2946 SAN No. 3557 Lead-Based Paint Activities; Amendments for Renovation, Repair, and 2070-AC83 Painting.............................................................................. 2947 SAN No. 4597 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Disposal of PCBs; Implementation Issues 2070-AD52 2948 SAN No. 2563 Test Rule; Certain Chemicals on the ATSDR Priority List of Hazardous 2070-AB79 Substances............................................................................ 2949 SAN No. 3493 Future Testing for Existing Chemicals (Overview Entry)................... 2070-AB94 2950 SAN No. 4876 Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP)................. 2070-AC27 2951 SAN No. 3487 Test Rule; Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)............................... 2070-AC76 2952 SAN No. 3882 Test Rule; Certain Metals................................................ 2070-AD10 2953 SAN No. 4174 Testing Agreement for Certain Oxygenated Fuel Additives.................. 2070-AD28 2954 SAN No. 4395 Test Rule; Multiple Substance Rule for the Testing of Developmental and 2070-AD44 Reproductive Toxicity................................................................. 2955 SAN No. 1923 Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals.................................... 2070-AA58 2956 SAN No. 3528 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs)........ 2070-AC37 2957 SAN No. 4598 TSCA Policy Statement on Oversight of Transgenic Organisms (Including 2070-AD53 Plants)............................................................................... 2958 SAN No. 2150.1 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Exemption Request From U.S. Maritime 2070-AJ05 Administration (MARAD)................................................................ 2959 SAN No. 3493.1 Testing Agreement for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA).................... 2070-AJ06 2960 SAN No. 3493.2 Testing Agreement for Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2)..................... 2070-AJ07 2961 SAN No. 3493.3 Test Rule; Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs).......................... 2070-AJ08 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2962 SAN No. 4858 Notification of Chemical Exports Under TSCA Section 12(b)................ 2070-AJ01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2963 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................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2964 SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act: Amendments to Parts 2050-AE17 355 and 370........................................................................... 2965 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........................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2966 SAN No. 4616 Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal 2025-AA11 Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation..................................... 2967 SAN No. 2425.4 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Chromium, Antimony, and Titanate 2025-AA16 From the Metal Compound Categories Listed on the Toxics Release Inventory............. 2968 SAN No. 2425.1 TRI; Response to Petition To Add Diisononyl Phthalate to the Toxics 2025-AA17 Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals............................................. 2969 SAN No. 2425.3 TRI; Response to Petition To Delete Acetonitrile From the Toxics 2025-AA19 Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals............................................. [[Page 23169]] 2970 SAN No. 3215.1 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act: Amendments and 2050-AG40 Streamlining Rule..................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT--TO--KNOW ACT (EPCRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2971 SAN No. 4896 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Burden Reduction Rule................. 2025-AA14 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2972 SAN No. 4470 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by 2050-AE81 Commercial Electric Power Producers................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2973 SAN No. 4977 Expanding the Comparable Fuels Exclusion Under RCRA...................... 2050-AG24 2974 SAN No. 4670.1 Definition of Solid Wastes Revisions................................... 2050-AG31 2975 SAN No. 4828 RCRA Incentives for Performance Track Members............................ 2090-AA34 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2976 SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products 2050-AE23 Containing Recovered Materials........................................................ 2977 SAN No. 5019 Criteria for Safe and Environmentally Protective Use of Granular Mine 2050-AG27 Tailings.............................................................................. 2978 SAN No. 5128 Waste Management System; Testing and Monitoring Activities; Methods 2050-AG38 Innovation Rule; Correction........................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2979 SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)..................................... 2050-AE34 2980 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................................................................................... 2981 SAN No. 4735 RCRA Smarter Waste Reporting............................................. 2050-AF01 2982 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....... 2983 SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated 2050-AE51 Industrial Wipes...................................................................... 2984 SAN No. 4606 Revisions to the Export Requirements for Wastes Destined for the OECD 2050-AE93 Countries and for Spent Lead Acid Batteries........................................... 2985 SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)....................... 2050-AC71 [[Page 23170]] 2986 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).................................. 2987 SAN No. 4920 Rulemaking To Streamline Laboratory Waste Management in Academic and 2050-AG18 Research Laboratories................................................................. 2988 SAN No. 3147.1 Hazardous Waste Manifest Revisions--Standards and Procedures for 2050-AG20 Electronic Manifests.................................................................. 2989 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............................................................... 2990 SAN No. 5127 Amendment to the Universal Waste Rule: Addition of Pharmaceuticals and 2050-AG39 Consumer Products in Consumer Product Packaging....................................... 2991 SAN No. 4565 Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for the IBM Semiconductor 2090-AA29 Manufacturing Facility in Hopewell Junction, New York................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2992 SAN No. 4469 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes--Non-Power 2050-AE83 Producers and Minefilling............................................................. 2993 SAN No. 4778 Revisions of the Lead-Acid Battery Export Notification and Consent 2050-AF06 Requirements.......................................................................... 2994 SAN No. 4743 Land Disposal Restrictions: Modifying the Land Disposal Treatment 2050-AF12 Standard for Radioactive Lead Solids and Hazardous Debris; Definition of Macroencapsulation.................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2995 SAN No. 2634.5 Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure 2050-AG36 (SPCC) Requirements--Extension of Compliance Dates.................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OIL POLLUTION ACT (OPA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2996 SAN No. 2634.3 Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure 2050-AG23 (SPCC) Requirements--Amendments....................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2997 SAN No. 3439 National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites.......... 2050-AD75 2998 SAN No. 5117 CERCLA Notification Requirements and the Agricultural Sector............. 2050-AG37 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23171]] COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2999 SAN No. 4177 Cooperative Agreements and Superfund State Contracts for Superfund 2050-AE62 Response Actions...................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3000 SAN No. 4737 Correction of Errors and Adjustment of CERCLA Reportable Quantities...... 2050-AF03 3001 SAN No. 4971 National Contingency Plan Revisions To Align With the National Response 2050-AG22 Plan.................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3002 SAN No. 4357 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces-- 2040-AD39 Phase II.............................................................................. 3003 SAN No. 4746 Regulations for Gray and Black Water Discharges From Cruise Ships 2040-AD89 Operating in Certain Alaskan Waters................................................... 3004 SAN No. 4980 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Chlorine and 2040-AE82 Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Manufacturing Process......................................... 3005 SAN No. 5064 2008 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan.................................... 2040-AE89 3006 SAN No. 2634.2 Revisions to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) 2050-AG16 Rule.................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3007 SAN No. 4690 NPDES Permit Requirements for Peak Wet Weather Discharges From Publicly 2040-AD87 Owned Treatment Works Treatment Plants Serving Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems Policy................................................................................ 3008 SAN No. 4996 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Rule............................... 2040-AE80 3009 SAN No. 5040 Water Transfers Rule..................................................... 2040-AE86 3010 SAN No. 5098 Implementation Guidance for Mercury Water Quality Criteria............... 2040-AE87 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3011 SAN No. 4526 Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution 2050-AE87 Contingency Plan; Subpart J Product Schedule Listing Requirements..................... 3012 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).................................................................................. 3013 SAN No. 3713 Test Procedures: Performance-Based Measurement System (PBMS) Procedures 2040-AC93 and Guidance for Clean Water Act Test Procedures...................................... 3014 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............................ 3015 SAN No. 3786 NPDES Applications Revisions............................................. 2040-AC84 3016 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............................................. 3017 SAN No. 4822 Effluent Guidelines and Standards: Recodification of Various Effluent 2040-AE61 Guidelines............................................................................ 3018 SAN No. 4948 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Airport Deicing 2040-AE69 Operations............................................................................ 3019 SAN No. 4949 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Drinking Water Supply 2040-AE74 and Treatment......................................................................... 3020 SAN No. 4967 New/Revised Ambient Water Quality Criteria (AWQC) for Recreational Waters 2040-AE77 3021 SAN No. 3663.1 Availability of and Procedures for Removal Credits..................... 2040-AE88 [[Page 23172]] 3022 SAN No. 5119 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and 2040-AE91 Development Point Source Category..................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3023 SAN No. 3702 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water 2040-AC75 Act................................................................................... 3024 SAN No. 3714 Test Procedures: Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures 2040-AC92 Approved for Clean Water Act Compliance Monitoring.................................... 3025 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...................... 3026 SAN No. 4950 Test Procedures for the Analysis of E. coli, Enterococci, Fecal 2040-AE68 Coliforms, and Salmonella Under the Clean Water Act................................... 3027 SAN No. 4965 2006 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan.................................... 2040-AE76 3028 SAN No. 4995 Rulemaking on Direct Application of Pesticides to Waters of the United 2040-AE79 States in Compliance With FIFRA....................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3029 SAN No. 4821 Drinking Water: Regulatory Determinations Regarding Contaminants on the 2040-AE60 Second Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List...................................... 3030 SAN No. 4966 Drinking Water Regulations for Aircraft Public Water System.............. 2040-AE84 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3031 SAN No. 4745 Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 3.............................. 2040-AD99 3032 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3033 SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon....................... 2040-AA94 3034 SAN No. 3238 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Aldicarb.................... 2040-AC13 3035 SAN No. 4404 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWR): Methyl Tertiary 2040-AD54 Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Technical Corrections to the NSDWR............................. 3036 SAN No. 4775 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total 2040-AD94 Coliform Monitoring and Analytical Requirements and Additional Distribution System Requirements.......................................................................... 3037 SAN No. 4236 Underground Injection Control: Update of State Programs.................. 2040-AD40 3038 SAN No. 5066 Second 6-Year Review of Existing National Primary Drinking Water 2040-AE90 Regulations........................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 23173]] SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3039 SAN No. 4770 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems 2040-AD93 Revisions............................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHORE PROTECTION ACT (SPA)--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3040 SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations........................ 2040-AB85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage General _______________________________________________________________________ 2702. 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 06/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2703. 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 06/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 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 [[Page 23174]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2704. AWARD-TERM CONTRACTING Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 41 USC 418(b); 5 USC 301, sec 205(c); 63 Stat 390, as amended CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1516; 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2705. 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 09/00/07 Final Action 04/00/08 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2706. [bull] AGE DISCRIMINATION REGULATIONS--EPA-ASSISTED PROGRAMS--AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1975 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 7.10 to 7.180 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance, and requires Federal agencies to issue regulations implementing the Act. Recipients are aware of this prohibition and are already in compliance with this requirement. This amendment will add age as a protected classification to EPA's nondiscrimination regulations (40 CFR part 7), which already prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in EPA-assisted programs or activities pursuant to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972. The 1975 Age Discrimination Act uses the same prohibitory language as title VI and section 504. Promulgating this amendment will bring EPA in line with other Federal agencies that have already issued age discrimination regulations--such as U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS is responsible for approving age discrimination regulations before they are published, and has already approved EPA's proposed amendment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5121; Agency Contact: Thomas Walker, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1201A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9680 Fax: 202 233-0630 Email: walker.tom@epa.gov Yasmin Yorker, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1201A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9682 Fax: 202 233-0630 Email: yorker.yasmin@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA37 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage General _______________________________________________________________________ 2707. 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 06/00/07 [[Page 23175]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2708. 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 12/19/06 71 FR 76082 NPRM Comment Period End 02/20/07 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; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-GENERAL/2006/December/Day-19/ g21402.pdf; 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2709. 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, New Mexico, 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 to 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 10/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2710. 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 [[Page 23176]] 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 Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4056; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-GENERAL/2003/July/Day-24/g18002.pdf; Agency Contact: Kimberly Patrick, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1230N, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5386 Email: patrick.kimberly@epa.gov Jeanette Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1230N, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4100 Email: brown.jeanette@epa.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 2020-AA39 RIN: 2090-AA38 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions General _______________________________________________________________________ 2711. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2005; 15 USC 2601 et seq; 21 USC 346; 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1414; 42 USC 11001 et seq; 42 USC 300(f) et seq; 42 USC 4912; 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et seq; 5 USC 552; 7 USC 136 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2; 40 CFR 57; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 145; 40 CFR 233; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 281; 40 CFR 350; 40 CFR 403; 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 31, 2000, Proposed rule to eliminate the special treatment of CBI substantiations. Abstract: EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, provide procedures for handling and disclosing information claimed as confidential business information (CBI). Although the current regulations have succeeded in protecting CBI, changes in Agency workload, practice, and statutory authority have made it difficult to handle CBI activities as expeditiously as desired. EPA is examining its CBI regulations to determine whether changes are needed to make them more efficient and effective. Provision 40 CFR 2.205(c), which automatically protects CBI substantiations claimed as confidential, is being examined individually and as part of the CBI regulations as a whole. 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 [[Page 23177]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions General _______________________________________________________________________ 2712. UTILIZATION OF SMALL, MINORITY, AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN PROCUREMENT UNDER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Transferred to RIN 2090-AA38 03/22/07 RIN: 2020-AA39 _______________________________________________________________________ 2713. IMPLEMENTATION OF 2 CFR PART 180 Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 2 CFR 1532 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/19/07 72 FR 2421 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Suzanne Hersh Phone: 202 564-5374 Email: hersh.suzanne@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA94 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 2714. [bull] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RESTRICTING ACCESS TO PRE-2005 STOCKS OF METHYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671 to 7671q; 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is concerned with the environmental impacts that could result from the need to manufacture additional methyl bromide to serve the needs of approved critical users where part of their overall need could be served by drawing from the inventory of methyl bromide produced prior to January 1, 2005. Therefore, EPA intends to issue an advance notice considering the need to propose a regulation restricting access to pre-2005 inventory only to meet the needs of the approved critical users, recognizing that such a restriction would not replace, in whole or in part, the critical use nomination process. This restriction would ensure that those uses of methyl bromide that do not seek and receive a critical use nomination could not access pre- phaseout inventory. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/00/07 NPRM 06/00/08 Final Action 01/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5137; Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9729 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO29 _______________________________________________________________________ 2715. [bull] CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AT OR ABOVE 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1042 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Emissions from category 3 marine engines (greater than 30 liters per cylinder) contribute significantly to unhealthful levels of ambient particulate matter and ozone in many parts of the United States. These engines are highly mobile and are not easily controlled at a State or local level. EPA currently regulates marine diesel engines on ships flagged in the United States. This rulemaking will consider new standards for oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter. Technologies under consideration include aftertreatment devices and the use of distillate or low sulfur fuel. This rule will consider whether it is appropriate to apply these standards to foreign flagged vessels that use U.S. ports. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 5129; Agency Contact: Michael Samulski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OAR/OTAQ/ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4532 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: samulski.michael@epa.gov Jean-Marie Revelt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OAR/OTAQ/ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4822 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: revelt.jean-marie@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO38 [[Page 23178]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 2716. AMENDMENT TO SUBPARTS H AND I FOR EMISSIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES OTHER THAN RADON FROM DOE FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-95; CAA 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: 202 343-2304 Email: shroff.behram@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK81 _______________________________________________________________________ 2717. 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 01/00/08 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: 919 541-0516 Email: sorrell.candace@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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2718. 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 that are funded under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act conform with the SIP. Then, on November 30, EPA promulgated regulations, known as the General Conformity Regulations, to ensure that other Federal actions also conformed to the SIPs. The EPA has not reviewed or revised the General Conformity Regulations since their 1993 promulgation. Several Federal agencies have identified concerns over the implementation of the General Conformity Regulations, including the requirements for areas designated nonattainment for the newly promulgated NAAQS. In conjunction with an ad hoc work group of representatives from several Federal agencies, EPA will review the implementation of the General Conformity Regulations. The EPA will then propose and promulgate any appropriate revision to those regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 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 [[Page 23179]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2719. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND ARCHITECTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511b CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action consists of amendments to the consumer products and the architectural and industrial (AIM) coatings part 59 VOC rules under section 183(e). Consistent with Clean Air Act Advisory Committee recommendations AQM2.3 and AQM2.4, these rules are being updated to align them with the model rules adopted by the Ozone Transport Commission. In addition, this action will subsume SAN 5009, Determining Emissions Reductions Achieved from Rules Limiting VOC Content of AIM Coatings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Final Action 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4309; Sectors Affected: 32599 All Other Chemical Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5460 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: moore.bruce@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI62 _______________________________________________________________________ 2720. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES: N-PROPYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would list whether n-propyl bromide (nPB) is an acceptable substitute for class I and class II ozone depleting substances used 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 NPRM 2--Adhesives 04/00/07 Final Action 01/00/08 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 Monica Shimamura, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9337 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: shimamura.monica@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK26 _______________________________________________________________________ 2721. [bull] MODIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC HEARING AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 42 USC 7401 to 7641q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.102(a) and (f), 51.103; 40 CFR 52.0 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The current regulation as written requires States to hold public hearings for any revision to State implementation plans. States currently hold public hearings whether or not the public attends and participates in these hearings. Many of these plan revisions are minor or noncontroversial in nature, and no member of the public or the regulated community attends or participates in the hearing. These hearings consume both valuable time and resources. Rather than requiring a public hearing for all SIP revisions, the proposed revision will allow States to determine those actions for which there may be little or no interest by the public or the regulated community and, for those actions, to provide the public the opportunity to request a public hearing. If no request for public hearing is made, then the State would have fulfilled the requirements, and no public hearing is required to be held. Whether or not a public hearing is held, the State is required to provide a 30-day period for the written submission of comments from the [[Page 23180]] public. EPA believes this rule revision will have no affect on public participation in the rulemaking process, but will help State agencies reduce costs by not needing to pay for facilities for public hearings for which no one is interested in attending and participating. In addition, it will increase efficiency by allowing limited staff resources to be devoted to productive activities rather than staffing a hearing that is not attended. This proposed revision will also establish the minimum required number of electronic (1) and hard copies (2) to be submitted with all official SIP submittals or preliminary requests for EPA review from the current requirement of submitting 5 hard copies. With today's use of electronic processing and the use of the Internet these revisions align the regulatory requirements with the way States and EPA interact and with the way information is made available to the public. Rulemaking dockets are now available electronically, providing greater access to the public because there are no geographic or time limits on where or when documents may be obtained. Previously, when the dockets were comprised solely of hard copies of documents, the public needed to travel to specified locations to review the docket and the docket was available only during business hours. These revisions will reduce costs for States but will not interfere with the public's access to SIP revisions being reviewed by EPA. Rather, as described above, the availability of electronic files simplifies access for the public. Since the promulgation of 40 CFR EPA Regional Offices 3, 4, 7, and 8 have relocated. EPA is updating addresses to provide the public with the current address. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 5113; Agency Contact: Sean Lakeman, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Atlanta, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: 404 562-9043 Fax: 404 562-9019 Email: lakeman.sean@epa.gov Jerry Stubberfield, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Atlanta, C404-02, Durham, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0876 Fax: 919 541-7925 Email: stubberfield.jerry@epa.gov RIN: 2004-AA02 _______________________________________________________________________ 2722. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS PARAMETER MONITORING SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(b)(5) et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart SS; 40 CFR 63.8; 40 CFR 60, app B; 40 CFR 60, app 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 CPMS 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 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: Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5365 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epa.gov Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4116 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: schell.bob@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ86 _______________________________________________________________________ 2723. 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 [[Page 23181]] multiple method-specific rulemakings, 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 07/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2724. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ 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 NW., 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, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: brennan.ross@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL94 _______________________________________________________________________ 2725. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW LOCOMOTIVES AND NEW MARINE DIESEL ENGINES LESS THAN 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522 to 7621 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 92; 40 CFR 94 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Emissions from locomotive and marine diesel engines contribute significantly to unhealthful levels of ambient particulate matter and ozone in many parts of the United States. These engines are highly mobile and are not easily controlled at a State or local level. EPA currently regulates the manufacturers of these engines when they are produced or remanufactured at a level similar to early 1990s on- highway diesel trucks. This rulemaking will propose to set an additional tier of more stringent particulate matter and nitrogen oxides emission standards for new marine diesel engines below 30 liters per cylinder (category 1 and category 2 marine diesel engines) and new locomotive engines. The standards under consideration are expected to be based on the use of high-efficiency aftertreatment technologies like those that will be used to meet EPA's recent heavy-duty and nonroad diesel standards. These technologies, which could reduce emissions by 90 percent, would be enabled by the availability and use of low sulfur diesel fuel. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/29/04 69 FR 39276 ANPRM Comment Period End 08/30/04 NPRM 04/03/07 72 FR 15938 NPRM Comment Period End 07/02/07 Final Action 05/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4871 Agency Contact: Jean-Marie Revelt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OAR/OTAQ/ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4822 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: revelt.jean-marie@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM06 _______________________________________________________________________ 2726. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--GLASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY AND CLAY CERAMICS INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7626; CAA CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007, Two of ten area source category standards to be promulgated by 12/15/2007 as per 3/31/2006 order. Abstract: 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 [[Page 23182]] products. The hazardous air pollutants (HAP) for which glass manufacturing was listed are lead, arsenic, mercury, nickel, chromium, and manganese. Approximately 150 facilities currently operate in the U.S. producing containers, flat glass, and specialty glass. The specialty glass subcategory includes lighting, lead crystal, art glass, opthalmic lenses, tableware, and technical glass components and products. Two small businesses exist in the source category, both of which manufacture containers. One of the two is currently well controlled and the regulation will not impose additional control requirements on that facility. The other small business may, depending on the quantity of toxic components in the glass formulation, be required to add air pollution controls according to the rules requirements, specifically, a baghouse and leak detector on the furnace and toxic raw materials used in the glass recipe. Glass manufacturers use HAP metals in raw materials in the glass `recipe' fed to the furnace to impart specific properties to the final product. About 1,500 tons per year of HAP are released into the ambient air by glass manufacturing plants. HAP emission sources include raw material storage, furnace, and melting operations. Air pollution control devices are generally available for toxic emission points within the glass manufacturing industry. We anticipate that the rule will have regulatory cutoffs, such as total amount of glass produced per year and a weight percent of HAP metals in the total recipe. These cutoffs would exempt glass manufacturers from certain provisions of the rule. However, we intend to require all glass plants producing more than 50 tons per year of glass to be subject to minimum reporting requirements. Furthermore, we intend for glass manufacturers not using one of the HAP metals listed above to be subject to only one-time reporting until they change any glass product recipe causing them to become subject to the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4873; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ- OAR-2006-0360 Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5167 Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM12 _______________________________________________________________________ 2727. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS FOR MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 15, 2008, One of ten area source category standards to be promulgated by 12/15/2008 as per 3/31/ 2006 order. Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from the chemical manufacturing industry, including industrial organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and polymers and resins. These source categories were listed for regulation under the Urban Air Toxic Strategy to address HAP emissions from area sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/08 Final Action 01/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4874; Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5402 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM19 _______________________________________________________________________ 2728. 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. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007, One of ten area source category standards to be promulgated as per March 31, 2006 order. 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 a 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 apply 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 [[Page 23183]] 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 240 area source iron foundries in the U.S., 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 190 area source steel foundries in the U.S., 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. Approximately 75 percent of the iron foundries are located in the urbanized areas or urban clusters; approximately 80 percent of the steel foundries are located in the urbanized areas or urban clusters. A preliminary analytical blue print was prepared in July 2006. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Local, State 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM36 _______________________________________________________________________ 2729. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--PLATING AND POLISHING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 15, 2008, One of ten area source category standards to be promulgated as per March 31, 2006 order. 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/08 Final Action 06/00/08 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, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: jones.donnalee@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM37 _______________________________________________________________________ 2730. 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 sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007, Court order calls for EPA to issue standards for categories of area sources under 112(c)(6). 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 Final Action 09/00/07 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, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5426 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov [[Page 23184]] Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM44 _______________________________________________________________________ 2731. 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 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 06/00/07 Final Action 03/00/08 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2732. 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. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2008, Court -ordered (part of area source deadline suit). 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. The secondary nonferrous metals source category is listed to address emissions of lead from furnace operations. Plants engaged in the recovery of tin, brass, bronze, and zinc through secondary smelting and refining 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 and hydrometallurgical processes. Pyrometallurgical technologies are processes that use heat to separate desired metals from other less or undesirable materials, while with 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. There are no air emissions from hydrometallurgical processes; therefore, the standard will only address pyrometallurgical (furnace) operations. The secondary nonferrous metals area source rule will address furnace melting operations for metals other than iron and steel and their alloys, with the exception of secondary lead, copper, and mercury. Secondary lead is addressed under the secondary lead NESHAP requirement for area sources; likewise, secondary copper is addressed under the secondary copper NESHAP area source standard; and the secondary Mercury standard, a RCRA air rule, regulates secondary Mercury operations; therefore, these operations will not be included under this rule, Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4888; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ- OAR-2006-0940 Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C-504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5167 Email: fairchild.susan@epamail.epa.gov [[Page 23185]] Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM70 _______________________________________________________________________ 2733. NESHAP FOR STAINLESS AND NONSTAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE (EAF) MANUFACTURING--AREA SOURCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007, One of ten area source category standards to be promulgated as per March 31, 2006 order. 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 06/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 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: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5289 Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM71 _______________________________________________________________________ 2734. 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 01/03/07 72 FR 69 NPRM Comment Period End 03/05/07 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4908; Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Email: colyer.rick@epa.gov Michael Regan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5294 Email: regan.michael@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM75 _______________________________________________________________________ 2735. 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 that 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 Email: teal.kim@epamail.epa.gov [[Page 23186]] Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM84 _______________________________________________________________________ 2736. NESHAP: IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 23, 2007, OGC and DOJ working with industry to develop settlement agreement, which will have proposal and promulgation deadlines. 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 04/00/07 Final Amendment 08/00/07 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 Email: mulrine.phil@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM85 _______________________________________________________________________ 2737. 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 its reconsideration of this issue arising from its final rules of December 31, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4940; Agency Contact: 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 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2738. IMPLEMENTING PERIODIC MONITORING IN FEDERAL AND STATE OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAMS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.6(c)(1); 40 CFR 71.6(c)(1); 40 CFR 64 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise the Compliance Assurance Monitoring rule (40 CFR part 64) to be implemented through the operating permits rule (40 CFR parts 70 and 71) to define when periodic monitoring for monitoring stationary source compliance must be created, and to include specific criteria that periodic monitoring must meet. This rule satisfies our four-step strategy announced in the final Umbrella Monitoring Rule (published January 22, 2004) to address monitoring inadequacies. The four steps were: 1) To clarify the role of title V permits in monitoring [Umbrella Monitoring Rule]; 2) to provide guidance for improved monitoring in PM-Fine SIPs; 3) to take comment on correction of inadequate monitoring provisions in underlying rules; and 4) to provide guidance on periodic monitoring. We have completed the RIA data collection and most of the analyses, and are beginning review with OPEI and an economic sub-work group. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4699.2; Split from RIN 2060-AK29. 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 Robin Langdon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4048 Email: langdon.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN00 [[Page 23187]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2739. 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 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 (GCSEP) 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 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4960; Agency Contact: Tim Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4718 Fax: 919-541-5489 Email: smith.tim@epamail.epa.gov Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN12 _______________________________________________________________________ 2740. 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 sec 111 and 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 subparts AAAA and BBBB; 40 CFR 62 subpart JJJ Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend the final (December 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Direct Final Action 04/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2741. NESHAP: PAINT STRIPPING AND MISCELLANEOUS SURFACE COATING OPERATIONS--AREA SOURCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007, One of ten area source category standards to be promulgated as per 3/31/2006 order. 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 per year of a single HAP or 25 tons per 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 [[Page 23188]] refinishing, paint stripping, and surface coating activities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4978; Agency Contact: Warren Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5214 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: johnson.warren@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN21 _______________________________________________________________________ 2742. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR OZONE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7409 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 18, 2002, CAA Amendments of 1977. NPRM, Judicial, June 20, 2007. Final, Judicial, March 12, 2008. Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 require EPA to review and, if necessary, revise national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) periodically. On July 18, 1997, the EPA published a final rule revising the NAAQS for ozone. The primary and secondary NAAQS were strengthened to provide increased protection against both health and environmental effects of ozone. The EPA's work plan/schedule for the next review of the ozone Criteria Document was published on November 2002. The first external review draft Criteria Document, a rigorous assessment of relevant scientific information, was released on January 31, 2005. The EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards will prepare a Staff Paper for the Administrator, which will evaluate the policy implications of the key studies and scientific information contained in the Criteria Document and additional technical analyses, and identify critical elements that EPA staff believe should be considered in reviewing the standards. The Criteria Document and Staff Paper will be reviewed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and the public, and both final documents will reflect the input received through these reviews. As the ozone NAAQS review is completed, the Administrator's proposal to reaffirm or revise the ozone NAAQS will be published with a request for public comment. Input received during the public comment period will be considered in the Administrator's final decision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 12/29/05 70 FR 77155 NPRM 07/00/07 Final Action 03/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5008; 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 Karen Martin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5274 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: martin.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN24 _______________________________________________________________________ 2743. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION, NON-ATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW, AND NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: EMISSIONS TEST FOR ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, title I, parts C and D, and sec 111(a)(4) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking would create a revised emissions test for existing electric generating units (EGUs) that are subject to the regulations governing the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and nonattainment major New Source Review (NSR) programs mandated by parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This revised emissions test would be available for EGUs that are also subject to the EPA-administered Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NOx Annual Trading Program or the CAIR SO2 Trading Program. This emissions test could be extended to other CAIR and non-CAIR EGUs. For existing major stationary sources, the NSR base program emissions test is applied when the source proposes to modify an emissions unit such that the change is a physical change or change in the method of operation, and the test compares actual emissions to either potential emissions or projected actual emissions. Under this rulemaking's revised NSR emissions test (a maximum hourly test like that used in the NSPS program), we would compare the EGU's maximum hourly emissions (considering controls) before the change for the past 5 years to the maximum hourly emissions after the change. The maximum hourly emissions will be either a maximum achieved and maximum achievable hourly emissions, measured on an input or an output basis. The supplemental notice will include proposed regulatory language for the maximum achieved and achievable options (input and output basis for each). The supplemental notice will also include data, information, and analyses concerning the impacts of the proposed options. The supplemental notice will also include an option in which the current regulations (annual emissions test) are retained, but the baseline period is extended from 5 to 10 years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/20/05 70 FR 61081 Supplemental NPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal [[Page 23189]] Additional Information: SAN No. 4794.2; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/October/Day-20/ a20983.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AM95. URL For More Information: www.epa.gov/nsr Agency Contact: Janet McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1450 Email: mcdonald.janet@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@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN28 _______________________________________________________________________ 2744. 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 to 63.217 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 DC Circuit on June 18, 2004, in Mossville Environmental Action v. EPA, 370 F.3d 1232 (DC 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 Final Action 06/00/08 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: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-3078 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C143- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN33 _______________________________________________________________________ 2745. 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 01/00/08 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, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-3078 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN36 _______________________________________________________________________ 2746. NESHAP: ACRYLIC/MODACRYLIC FIBERS, CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING: CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS, FLEXIBLE FOAM FABRICATION, AND FOAM PRODUCTION, CARBON BLACK PRODUCTION, LEAD ACID BATTERY MANUFACTURING, WOOD PRESERVING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 15, 2007, six area source categories to be final as per March 31, 2006 order. 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 [[Page 23190]] 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 to 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); 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 04/04/07 72 FR 16635 NPRM Comment Period End 05/04/07 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 5012; Agency Contact: Sharon Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2825 Fax: 919-541-0072 Email: nizich.sharon@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN44 _______________________________________________________________________ 2747. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 15, 2009, Court ordered--part of area source deadlines. Abstract: This rule will regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from area sources in the chemical preparations 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. 5015; Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5427 Email: telander.jeff@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN46 _______________________________________________________________________ 2748. 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: Final, Judicial, December 15, 2008, Court-ordered--part of area source deadlines. 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, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2379 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN47 _______________________________________________________________________ 2749. 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 [[Page 23191]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2750. 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: NPRM, Judicial, March 14, 2007, As per 12/2005 Consent Decree, extended several times from original date of 6/12/2006. Final, Judicial, May 1, 2007, As per 12/2005 Consent Decree. Only required if Agency proposes to grant petition. Abstract: EPA received a petition from Environmental Defense to list Diesel Exhaust as a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP). This notice announces EPA's decision to deny the petition. This decision is based on several considerations. First, diesel exhaust is a mixture of numerous chemicals and its composition can vary between engines and under different operating conditions. Thus, ``diesel exhaust'' is not appropriate for listing because it does not present an effective regulatory target. Second, adding an emission mixture such as diesel exhaust to the list of hazardous air pollutants appears to be contrary to Congress' intent that EPA list individual substances rather than mixtures. Finally, adding diesel exhaust to the list of hazardous air pollutants would have little practical impact on public health or the environment because EPA is already addressing emissions from diesel engines through a number of voluntary and regulatory programs, and adding diesel exhaust to the list of HAP would not likely impact the level of control achieved in these programs. The deadline for signature of the Federal Register notice is November 15, 2006. (Received extension by litigants December 14, 2006; Received another extension by litigants March 14, 2007.) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 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: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov Robert Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN49 _______________________________________________________________________ 2751. 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 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 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN58 _______________________________________________________________________ 2752. TRANSITION TO NEW OR REVISED PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) NAAQS 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 NAAQS proposal stated EPA will issue ANPRM for implementation. 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 07/00/07 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, C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1051 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: driscoll.barbara@epamail.epa.gov Joe Paisie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5556 [[Page 23192]] Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: paisie.joe@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN59 _______________________________________________________________________ 2753. 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 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2754. 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. 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 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 5029; Agency Contact: Mary Manners, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4873 Email: manners.mary@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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2755. 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: Final, Judicial, September 30, 2007, sec 183(e) VOC rules as per March 31, 2006 order. 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 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, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN69 [[Page 23193]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2756. 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, Research Triangle Park, 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN72 _______________________________________________________________________ 2757. REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS--EXCLUSION OF FOUR 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 07/00/07 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@epamail.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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2758. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR LEAD Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7409 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 1, 2008, Court-ordered schedule. Abstract: On October 5, 1978, the EPA promulgated primary and secondary NAAQS for lead under section 109 of the Act (43 FR 46258). Both primary and secondary standards were set at a level of 1.5 [micro]/m3 as a quarterly average (maximum arithmetic mean averaged over a calendar quarter). Subsequent to this initial standard-setting, the Clean Air Act requires that the standard be reviewed periodically. The last such review occurred during the period 1986 to 1990. For that review, an Air Quality Criteria Document (AQCD) was completed in 1986 with a supplement in 1990. Based on information contained in the AQCD, an EPA Staff Paper and Exposure Assessment were prepared. Following the completion of these documents, the agency did not propose any revisions to the 1978 Pb NAAQS. The current review of the Pb air-quality criteria was initiated in November 2004 by EPA's National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) with a general call for information published in the Federal Register. In January 2005, NCEA released a work plan for the review and revision of the Pb AQCD. Workshops were held to provide author feedback on a developing draft of the AQCD in August 2005. The draft AQCD was released December 1, 2005. The EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards will prepare a Staff Paper for the Administrator, which will evaluate the policy implications of the key studies and scientific information contained in the AQCD and additional technical analyses, and identify critical elements that EPA staff believe should be considered in reviewing the standards. The AQCD and Staff Paper will be reviewed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and the public, and both final documents will reflect the input received through these reviews. As the lead NAAQS review is completed, the Administrator's proposal to reaffirm or revise the lead NAAQS will be published with a request for public comment. Input received during the public comment period will be considered in the Administrator's final decision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/08 Final Action 09/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 5059 Agency Contact: Ginger Tennant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4072 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: tennant.ginger@epa.gov [[Page 23194]] Karen Martin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5274 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: martin.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN83 _______________________________________________________________________ 2759. RISK AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW PHASE II Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAA sec 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, 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Final Rule 06/00/09 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 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 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN85 [[Page 23195]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2760. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NON-ATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): REASONABLE POSSIBILITY IN RECORDKEEPING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA title 1 C and D CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, app S; 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 30, 2007, OGC told the court that the final would be signed in September EPA is at risk of being put on a court-ordered deadline. Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify the ``reasonable possibility'' recordkeeping standard that we promulgated in the NSR Reform rule of 2002. In June 2005, the DC 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 03/08/07 72 FR 10445 NPRM Comment Period End 05/07/07 Final Action 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5076; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2007/March/Day-08/a3897.htm; Agency Contact: Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, 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, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3407 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: montanez.jessica@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN88 _______________________________________________________________________ 2761. [bull] REFINEMENT TO INCREMENT MODELING PROCEDURES Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Part C of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA) contains the requirements for a component of the major New Source Review (NSR) program known as the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This program sets forth procedures for the preconstruction review and permitting of new and modified major stationary sources of air pollution located in areas meeting the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS); i.e., ``attainment'' areas, or in areas for which there is insufficient information to classify an area as either attainment or nonattainment; i.e., ``unclassifiable'' areas. The applicability of the PSD program to a particular source must be determined in advance of construction and is pollutant-specific. The PSD program also established increments, which are maximum increases in ambient air concentrations allowed in a PSD area over a baseline concentration. These increments follow the three-tiered area classification system established by Congress in section 163 of the CAA. Class I areas include certain national parks and wilderness areas that were designated by Congress as areas of special national concern, where the need to prevent air quality deterioration is the greatest. class II areas are all areas not specifically designated in the CAA as class I areas and class III areas are the ones originally designated as Class II, where higher levels of industrial development (and emission growth) are desired. In this rulemaking, we propose to refine several aspects of the method that may be used to calculate an increase in concentration for increment purposes. These refinements are intended to clarify how States and regulated sources may calculate increases in concentration for purposes of determining compliance with the PSD increments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 5100; Agency Contact: Jessica Montanez, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3407 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: montanez.jessica@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@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO02 _______________________________________________________________________ 2762. [bull] HOSPITAL/ MEDICAL/INFECTIOUS WASTE INCINERATION UNITS-- RESPONSE TO REMAND AND 5-YEAR TECHNOLOGY REVIEW Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 27, 2007, As per 1/27/2006 Settlement Agreement. Final, Judicial, January 27, 2008, As per 1/27/2006 Settlement Agreement. Abstract: Under section 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required to adopt and implement maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards for both new and existing hospital/medical/infectious waste incineration units (HMIWI). Regulations for HMIWI were promulgated on September 15, 1997, and those standards have been adopted and fully implemented with all retrofits completed. However, these regulations were subsequently remanded by the Court on March 2, 1999. The fundamental issue leading to the remand was the approach and methodology used by EPA to develop the HMIWI regulations. In effect, the Court questioned whether the regulations developed by EPA reflected [[Page 23196]] the actual emission performance of the best controlled similar unit for new HMIWI and the average of the best performing 12 percent of units for existing HMIWI, and remanded the regulations to EPA for further explanation of its reasoning in determining the minimum regulatory ``floors'' for new and existing HMIWI. The purpose of the first part of this project is to respond to this remand. The second part of this project pertains to Clean Air Act section 129(a)(5), which requires EPA to review and, if necessary, revise standards developed under section 129 every 5 years. This process, known as the 5-year technology review, involves assessing the current environmental performance of hospital/ medical/infectious waste incineration units and revising the emission limits to reflect this actual performance. The purpose of the second part of this project is to review the performance of control technology and the associated emission reductions achieved by the promulgated HMIWI regulations to determine whether they should be revised to better reflect MACT. We note that implementation of these MACT standards has been highly effective, reducing emissions of the nine section 129 pollutants (particulate matter, carbon monoxide, dioxins/furans, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, lead, mercury, and cadmium) by more than 95 percent, and has reduced dioxin/furan and mercury emissions by more than 99 percent since 1995. Additionally, the number of operational units has dropped significantly since promulgation in 1997 from 2,400 units to approximately 80 units today. The amendments resulting from this 5-year review are expected to be minor, but will prevent backsliding of HMIWI unit performance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/06/07 72 FR 5509 NPRM Comment Period End 04/09/07 Final Action 02/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5071; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2007/February/Day-06/a1617.htm; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0534 URL For More Information: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/129/hmiwi/rihmiwi.html Agency Contact: Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5025 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: johnson.mary@epa.gov 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 RIN: 2060-AO04 _______________________________________________________________________ 2763. [bull] FINAL EXTENSION OF THE DEFERRED EFFECTIVE DATE FOR 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR THE DENVER EARLY ACTION COMPACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7407; 42 USC 7501 to 7515; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 1, 2007, NPRM must publish by 03/ 01/2007 to allow sufficient time to publish Final by 06/01/2007 -- 30 days prior to 07/01/2007 effective date. Final, Judicial, June 1, 2007, Final to be published 06/01/2007 to be effective 07/01/2007 to avoid Denver going into nonattainment. Abstract: This rule proposes to defer the effective date of nonattainment designations for the Denver Early Action Compact (EAC) area from July 1, 2007, until April 15, 2008. In a previous rulemaking (November 29, 2006), EPA deferred until April 15, 2008, the nonattainment designations for 13 other EAC areas which agreed to reduce ground-level ozone pollution earlier than the Clean Air Act requires and to attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone by December 31, 2007. This action must be finalized and published in the Federal Register by March 1, 2007, in order to obtain public comments, finalize a rule, and publish by June 1, 2007, which will make it effective 30 days prior to the July 1, 2007, deferral date. If this timing is not met then Denver will automatically lapse into nonattainment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/01/07 72 FR 9285 NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/07 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4839.6; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-09/ a12960.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AN90. 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, C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1051 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: driscoll.barbara@epamail.epa.gov David Cole, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304- 05, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5565 Email: cole.david@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO05 _______________________________________________________________________ 2764. [bull] NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING; SECOND GROUP OF AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: A final rule for this source category was published on November 10, 2003. Several parties petitioned the rule and final amendments to address issues raised by the petitioners were published on July 14, 2006. This action will correct several errors in the final amendments. Also, this action will propose an alternative control option for wastewater treatment tanks operated [[Page 23197]] under negative pressure. Because the rule references the HON, the change will be made to the wastewater standards in the HON. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4891.1; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/December/Day-08/ a23666.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AM43. Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5402 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov Ken Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO07 _______________________________________________________________________ 2765. [bull] AIR QUALITY INDEX REPORTING AND SIGNIFICANT HARM LEVEL FOR PM2.5 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58.50; 40 CFR 58, app G; 40 CFR 51.150 subpart H Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On July 23, 1999, EPA adopted revisions to the uniform air quality index used by States for daily air quality reporting to the general public in accordance with section 319 of the Clean Air Act (Act). These changes included the addition of the following elements: A new category described as ``unhealthy for sensitive groups''; two new requirements, 1) to report a pollutant-specific sensitive group statement when the index is above 100 and 2) to use specific colors if the index is reported in a color format; new breakpoints for the ozone (O3) sub-index in terms of 8-hour average O3 concentrations; a new sub- index for fine particulate matter (PM2.5); and conforming changes to the sub-indices for coarse particulate matter (PM10), carbon monoxide (CO), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). In addition, EPA changed the name of the index from the Pollutant Standards Index to the Air Quality Index (AQI). The revisions enhance the communication of pollutant-specific health effects information to members of sensitive groups, including precautionary actions that can be taken by individuals to reduce exposures of concern. The revisions also enhance the usefulness of the AQI with regard to other programs that provide air quality information and related health information to the general public, including State and local real-time air quality data mapping and community action programs. In 2006, EPA promulgated a revised national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for PM2.5 levels of 35 ug/m3, 24-hour average. The purpose of this rulemaking is to make revisions to the AQI sub-index for PM2.5 to be consistent with the new daily standard. It is important to make this revision expeditiously to allow members of the public, especially members of sensitive groups, to take exposure reduction measures when PM2.5 levels are forecasted to be high. State and local air agencies are encouraging EPA to make the revisions as soon as possible. EPA has never set a Significant Harm Level (SHL) for PM2.5. There are SHLs for sulfur dioxide, ozone, carbon monoxide, PM10, and nitrogen dioxide. Designated areas must have contingency plans in place to prevent ever reaching this level. There is not currently an SHL for PM2.5. The SHL is typically the same concentration as the 500 level of the AQI. So along with revising the AQI for PM2.5, we will also set an SHL for PM2.5. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5115; Agency Contact: Susan Stone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1146 Email: stone.susan@epa.gov Tom Helms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5527 Email: helms.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO11 _______________________________________________________________________ 2766. [bull] COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS; RESPONSE TO REMAND OF NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 62 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will propose EPA's response to the remand of the Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines under section 129 of the CAA. This action also will propose several amendments to the standards. We are considering covering the following types of units located at commercial or industrial facilities that currently are not covered under CISWI: Units with waste heat recovery, units that burn more than 30 percent municipal solid waste at commercial/industrial facilities, and cyclonic burn barrels. We also will clarify provisions regarding air curtain incinerators, the exemption for chemical recovery units, the exemption for spent sulfuric acid production, startup and shutdown, and the definition of clean wood waste. Finally, in response to the voluntary remand of the CISWI rules, we will examine and revise as appropriate the methodology for developing the MACT floors and emission limits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 23198]] Additional Information: SAN No. 5105; 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 Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5025 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: johnson.mary@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO12 _______________________________________________________________________ 2767. [bull] CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, GROUP 3: CONTROL TECHNIQUES GUIDELINES IN LIEU OF REGULATIONS FOR PAPER, FILM, AND FOIL COATINGS; METAL FURNITURE COATINGS; AND LARGE APPLIANCE COATINGS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 30, 2007. Abstract: This action announces the Administrator's determination under section 183(e) for three categories of consumer and commercial products that control techniques guidelines (CTG) are substantially as effective in reducing VOC emissions in ozone nonattainment areas as national rules for these categories. The proposal will solicit comments on the proposed determinations and will announce draft control technique recommendations for each of the product categories. The final notice will finalize the determination and will announce availability of CTGs covering these categories. There is a court-ordered deadline of September 30, 2007 for the final determination and issuance of CTGs. 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. 5132; Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5460 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: moore.bruce@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO14 _______________________________________________________________________ 2768. [bull] NESHAP: PORTLAND CEMENT NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Settlement Agreement. Abstract: On December 20, 2006, we published final amendments to the Portland Cement NESHAP. These amendments were in response to a remand by the DC Circuit Court of portions of the final rule published in 1999. At the same time as the final amendments were published, we also published a notice of reconsideration of the final new source limits for mercury and total hydrocarbons (a surrogate for non-dioxin organic HAP). We also are reconsidering the ban on the use of certain mercury containing fly ash in both new and existing kilns. We took this action because there are still substantive technical issues, and there was not sufficient opportunity for public comment on parts of the final action. In addition to these reconsiderations, we anticipate we may receive a reconsideration request from the industry on other parts of the final rule, specifically the work practice standard for existing kilns to not recycle cement kiln dust to the extent that product quality is adversely affected. We have stated in the notice that we will complete this reconsideration by December 20, 2007. As part of this effort, we are requesting that five cement facilities that have wet scrubbers or lime spray dryers for SO2 control perform inlet and outlet testing for speciated mercury emissions and submit the test data to EPA to be used in the reconsideration for the new source mercury standard. We are assuming that the cement industry will provide any additional data they want us to consider on the other matters under reconsideration and have no other plans for any other testing programs or data gathering at this time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4585.1; Split from RIN 2060-AJ78.; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0051 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 Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO15 _______________________________________________________________________ 2769. [bull] RISK AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW FOR GROUP 1: POLYMERS AND RESINS I; POLYMERS AND RESINS II, ACETAL RESINS, AND HYDROGEN FLUORIDE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAA sec 112(f)(2); CAA sec 112(d)(6) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 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, processes, and control technologies according to section 112(d)(6) of the CAA. We will use available data [[Page 23199]] including emissions from the most recent 2002 national emission inventory (NEI) and augment it with available site-specific data. We 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. This action is called Risk and Technology Review (RTR) Group 1. It will address EPA's obligation to conduct a residual risk review and to conduct a technology review. It includes nine source categories, each affected by one of four MACT standards. The nine source categories are: Polysulfide rubber (P&R I MACT); ethylene propylene rubber (P&R I MACT); butyl rubber (P&R I MACT); neoprene (P&R I MACT); epoxy resins (P&R II MACT); non-nylon polyamides (P&R II MACT); hydrogen fluoride (GMACT); acetal resins (GMACT); and mineral wool (Mineral Wool MACT). We will also conduct a technology review. Where additional controls are identified, standards would be developed that include technology, work practice, or performance standards as amendments to the existing MACT standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5126; Agency Contact: Mary Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460 Phone: 919 541-4516 Fax: 919 685-3219 Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov Ken Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO16 _______________________________________________________________________ 2770. [bull] AIR QUALITY: REVISION TO DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS--EXCLUSION OF A FAMILY OF FOUR HYDROFLUOROPOLYETHERS (HFPES) 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 these HFPEs from the list of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the basis that, as a precursor, these compounds make a negligible contribution to the formation of tropospheric ozone. These compounds have the potential for use as refrigerants because they are not stratospheric ozone depleters. This action will remove the necessity to control these particular HFPEs as VOCs in State Implementation Plans for attaining the ozone standard. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5131; Agency Contact: Dave Sanders, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3356 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: sanders.dave@epamail.epa.gov William L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5245 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: johnson.williaml@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO17 _______________________________________________________________________ 2771. [bull] RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF FINAL AIR EMISSION MACT RULES FOR LARGE MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTORS (MWCS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, July 16, 2007, Litigation stayed until 7/16/2007--EPA must publish final response to request for reconsideration by that date. Abstract: EPA originally adopted air emission standards for new and existing large municipal waste combustors (MWCs) in 1995. As required by section 129 of the CAA, EPA reviewed these standards and proposed revised standards. The proposal occurred on December 19, 2005, and final standards were published on May 10, 2006 (71 FR 27323). A number of individuals, including Earthjustice, filed litigation on various aspects of the standards. Earthjustice also filed a request for EPA to reconsider four items included in the final standards. Earthjustice did not believe the changes made to the four items following proposal were adequately explained in the final FR notice. EPA agreed to reconsider the items and, following reconsideration, would publish a FR notice explaining EPA's logic for the changes, take comment on the action, and publish a final action. In response to this commitment by EPA, the Court has ``held'' the litigation until the reconsideration action is complete. EPA has committed to the Court to complete the reconsideration (proposal and final FR action) within 9 months. The Court then issued an order for EPA to complete the reconsideration in 9 months. EPA filed its motion with the Court on October 16, 2006, and has, therefore, committed to complete the reconsideration by July 16, 2007 (9 months). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/20/07 72 FR 13016 NPRM Comment Period End 04/19/07 Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5120; Agency Contact: 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 [[Page 23200]] 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 RIN: 2060-AO18 _______________________________________________________________________ 2772. [bull] PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION FOR PM2.5-- INCREMENTS, SIGNIFICANT IMPACT LEVELS, AND SIGNIFICANT MONITORING CONCENTRATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52.21; 40 CFR 51.166 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 166 of the Clean Air Act authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to establish regulations to prevent significant deterioration (PSD) of air quality due to emissions of any pollutant for which a NAAQS has been promulgated. The NAAQS for PM2.5 was promulgated in 1997. On November 1, 2005, EPA proposed regulations for the implementation of the PM2.5 program including the New Source Review (NSR) provisions. In that NPRM, we indicated that we would be proposing a separate rule for developing increments, Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentrations (SMCs), to facilitate implementation of a PM2.5 PSD program. Increments are maximum allowable increases in ambient PM2.5 concentrations (PM2.5 increments) allowed in an area above the baseline concentration. SILs are a screening tool used by a major PSD source to determine if it needs to do a comprehensive increments analysis. If a source's impacts of PM2.5 emissions are less than the corresponding SIL, the source's impacts are considered to be de minimis and no further modeling analyses are required. Similarly, SMCs are a screening tool used by a major PSD source to determine if site-specific ambient monitoring is necessary. In this NPRM, we are proposing three options each for developing PM2.5 increments, SILs and SMCs. EPA's proposed increment options are the percent of NAAQS option, also known as the ``safe harbor'' approach, the ``Equivalent Increment'' approach and a variation of the second option that also considers the stringency of PM2.5 NAAQS. For SILs we would be seeking comments on three options--percent of increments option, emissions ratio of PM10 option, and NAAQS ratio of PM10 option. For SMCs the three options would be Emissions Ratio option, NAAQS Ratio option, and Lowest Detectable Concentration option. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5068; Agency Contact: Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5344 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: rao.raj@epa.gov Dan Deroeck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339- 03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5593 Fax: 919-685-3009 Email: deroeck.dan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO24 _______________________________________________________________________ 2773. [bull] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: EXTENSION OF GLOBAL LAB AND ANALYTICAL USE EXEMPTION FOR ESSENTIAL CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.8(b) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing to extend the global lab and analytical use exemption for production and import of class I ozone depleting substances from December 31, 2007, to December 31, 2009, authorized by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and consistent with the Clean Air Act Amendments. The exemption applies to production and import of ozone-depleting substances for essential laboratory and analytical uses as defined by the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol has permitted this exemption since 1994. EPA is also proposing to apply the exemption to methyl bromide produced and imported after the January 1, 2005, phaseout date, authorized by the Parties to the Protocol in Decision XVII/15. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5136; Agency Contact: Staci Gatica, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9469 Email: gatica.staci@epa.gov Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9321 Fax: 202 565-2079 Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO28 _______________________________________________________________________ 2774. [bull] PROTECTION OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: THE 2008 CRITICAL USE EXEMPTION FROM THE PHASEOUT OF METHYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671c(d)(6) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing an exemption to the phaseout of methyl bromide to meet the needs of 2008 critical uses. Specifically, EPA is authorizing uses that will qualify for the 2008 critical use exemption and the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced, imported, or supplied from inventory for those uses in 2008. EPA takes this action under the authority of the Clean Air Act to reflect recent consensus decisions taken by the parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer at the 18th Meeting of the Parties. [[Page 23201]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5138; Agency Contact: Aaron Levy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9215 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: levy.aaron@epamail.epa.gov Marta Montoro, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9321 Fax: 202 565-2079 Email: montoro.marta@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO30 _______________________________________________________________________ 2775. [bull] REVISIONS TO COGENERATION UNIT DEFINITION UNDER CAIR, CAMR, AND NESHAP AND CORRECTIONS TO CAIR AND ACID RAIN PROGRAM RULES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA sec 111; 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, 72, et seq; 40 CFR 60, 72, 75 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing action to revise the thermal efficiency standard that is part of the cogeneration unit definition under the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), Federal Implementation Plan for CAIR, Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR), and Proposed Federal Plan for CAMR. Units meeting the cogeneration unit definition may be exempt from these rules. Specifically, EPA is proposing to revise the thermal efficiency standard in the cogeneration unit definition so that the standard would apply only to the fossil fuel portion of a unit's energy input. This change to the CAIR, CAIR FIP, CAMR, and proposed CAMR Federal Plan would likely result in exempting some additional cogeneration units from these rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5109; Agency Contact: Elyse Steiner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20005-4113 Phone: 202 343-9141 Fax: 202 343-2359 Email: steiner.elyse@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-AO33 _______________________________________________________________________ 2776. [bull] UPDATE OF TEST PROCEDURE SCHEDULE FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1051 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In the FRM for new emission standards for recreational vehicles, we stated our intent to revisit and potentially develop a new exhaust emission test procedure for all terrain vehicles (ATVs). In the interim, an optional steady-State test procedure was allowed through the 2008 model year. In this action, we will extend the period in which the optional test procedure may be used. We will also discuss the current state of the evaluation of a potential new ATV test procedure. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 Direct Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5107; Agency Contact: Michael Samulski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OAR/OTAQ/ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4532 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: samulski.michael@epa.gov Glenn Passavant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OAR/OTAQ/ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4408 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO35 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 2777. 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 is finalizing Federal Implementation Plans to regulate emissions from the Navajo Generating Station and the Four Corners Power Plant. The plants were previously complying with emissions limits in the Arizona and New Mexico State Implementation Plans. However, EPA's promulgation of the Tribal Authority Rule clarified that State air quality regulations generally could not be extended to facilities located on the reservation. These FIPs establish federally enforceable emissions limitations for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, total particulate matter, and opacity, and a requirement for control measures for dust. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48725 [[Page 23202]] Notice 01/26/00 65 FR 4244 Final Action 04/00/07 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: Rebecca Rosen, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415 947-4152 Email: rosen.rebecca@epa.gov Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, AIR1, 4000 U.S. Courthouse, 230 North 1st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85025 Phone: 520 498-0118 Fax: 520 498-1333 Email: mckaughan.colleen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2009-AA00 _______________________________________________________________________ 2778. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR FOUR CORNERS POWER PLANT; NAVAJO NATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is finalizing Federal Implementation Plans to regulate emissions from the Navajo Generating Station and the Four Corners Power Plant. The plants were previously complying with emissions limits in the Arizona and New Mexico State Implementation Plans. However, EPA's promulgation of the Tribal Authority Rule clarified that State air quality regulations generally could not be extended to facilities located on the reservation. These FIPs establish federally enforceable emissions limitations for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, total particulate matter, and opacity, and a requirement for control measures for dust. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Reproposal 09/12/06 71 FR 53631 Final Action 04/00/07 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/2006/September/Day-12/a15097.pdf; Formerly listed as RIN 2060- AF42 Agency Contact: Rebecca Rosen, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415 947-4152 Email: rosen.rebecca@epa.gov Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, AIR1, 4000 U.S. Courthouse, 230 North 1st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85025 Phone: 520 498-0118 Fax: 520 498-1333 Email: mckaughan.colleen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2009-AA01 _______________________________________________________________________ 2779. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2780. 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 [[Page 23203]] 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 Final Action 02/00/08 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: Jessica Montanez, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3407 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: montanez.jessica@epamail.epa.gov Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5344 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: rao.raj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH37 _______________________________________________________________________ 2781. CLEAN AIR FINE PARTICLE IMPLEMENTATION RULE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). EPA designations of 39 nonattainment areas for the PM2.5 standards became effective on April 5, 2005. The Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule, which was proposed in the Federal Register on November 1, 2005, includes requirements and guidance for State and local air pollution agencies to follow in developing State implementation plans (SIPs) designed to bring areas into attainment with the 1997 standards. These SIP development activities include technical analyses to identify effective strategies for reducing emissions contributing to PM-2.5 levels, and the adoption of regulations as needed in order to attain the standards. Estimates show that compliance with the standards will prevent thousands of premature deaths from heart and lung disease, tens of thousands of hospital admissions and emergency room visits, and millions of absences from school and work every year. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/01/05 70 FR 65984 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4752; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/November/Day-01/a20455.htm; Agency Contact: Rich Damberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5592 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: damberg.rich@epa.gov Kimber Scavo, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3354 Fax: 919-541-4028 Email: scavo.kimber@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK74 _______________________________________________________________________ 2782. 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, appendix J to part 60; 40 CFR 63, appendix C to part 63 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 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 Amendment 06/30/04 69 FR 39383 Final Action 03/00/08 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; [[Page 23204]] 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE94 _______________________________________________________________________ 2783. AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES; MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60, app F, prodedure 3 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001. Abstract: This rulemaking adds a procedure 3 to appendix F of 40 CFR part 60. This action provides quality assurance specifications for continuous opacity monitor systems (COMSs) installed for compliance. States may cite this procedure for sources with installed COMS subject to compliance limitations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2784. NESHAP: HALOGENATED SOLVENT CLEANING--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 2, 2002. Final, Judicial, April 16, 2007, Consent decree. Abstract: The Halogenated Solvent Cleaning NESHAP limits emissions of HAP from solvent cleaning machines that use any of the following halogenated solvents: Methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene, 1,1,1, - trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, or any combination of these solvents in a total concentration greater than 5 percent by weight. Each individual solvent cleaning machine is an affected source. The Halogenated Solvent Cleaning NESHAP was projected to reduce nationwide emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from halogenated solvent cleaning machines by 85,300 tons per year, or 63 percent of the 1991 baseline emissions of 140,525 tons per year. On December 3, 1999, the rule was amended by adding compliance options for continuous web cleaning machines. Continuous web cleaning machines are considered a subset of in-line cleaning machines and are defined as: ``A solvent cleaning machine in which parts such as film, coils, wire, and metal strips are cleaned at speeds typically in excess of 11 feet per minute. Parts are generally uncoiled, cleaned such that the same part is simultaneously entering and exiting the solvent application area of the solvent cleaning machine, and then recoiled or cut.`` This action is required by the CAA to assess residual risk and develop standards as necessary to provide an ample margin of safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/17/06 71 FR 47670 Notice of Data Availability (NODA) 12/14/06 71 FR 75182 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4668; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-17/a6927.htm; Sectors Affected: 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing; 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 337124 Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing; 332116 Metal Stamping; 339 Miscellaneous Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2363 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: dail.lynn@epamail.epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK22 _______________________________________________________________________ 2785. 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) 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 [[Page 23205]] 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 06/00/07 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, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Email: colyer.rick@epa.gov Michael Regan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5294 Email: regan.michael@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK54 _______________________________________________________________________ 2786. 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 Rule 01/00/08 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, 6407, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4287 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov Patrice Sims, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-8643 Email: sims.patrice@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ82 _______________________________________________________________________ 2787. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) FOR THE BILLINGS/LAUREL, MONTANA, SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AREA Priority: Info./Admin./Other 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 Final Action 06/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2788. 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 [[Page 23206]] 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 Rule 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2789. 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 that 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 Final Action 06/00/07 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 Email: bennett.marilyn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK02 _______________________________________________________________________ 2790. 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 that 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 Rule 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, 6407, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4287 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov [[Page 23207]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2791. 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 Rule 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, 6407, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4287 Email: brunner.christine@epamail.epa.gov Patrice Sims, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-8643 Email: sims.patrice@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK69 _______________________________________________________________________ 2792. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): DEBOTTLENECKING, AGGREGATION, AND PROJECT NETTING 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 project will revise rules governing the major new source review (NSR) programs mandated by parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The new regulations will clarify and codify our policy of when multiple activities at a single major stationary source must be considered together for the purposes of determining major NSR applicability (``aggregation''). Also, we are changing the way emissions from permitted emissions units upstream or downstream from those undergoing a physical change or change in the method of operation are considered when determining if a proposed project will result in a significant emissions increase (``debottlenecking''). Finally, we are clarifying how emissions decreases from a project may be included in the calculation to determine if a significant emissions increase will result from a project (``project netting''). When final, these rules will improve implementation of the program by articulating and codifying principles for determining major NSR applicability that we currently address through guidance only. These rule changes reflect the EPA's consideration of the EPA's 2002 Report to the President and its associated recommendations as well as discussions with various stakeholders including representatives of environmental groups, State and local governments, and industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/14/06 71 FR 54235 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4793; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/September/Day-14/a15248.htm Agency Contact: 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@epa.gov Lisa Sutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339- 03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3450 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: sutton.lisa@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL75 _______________________________________________________________________ 2793. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES: ON- BOARD DIAGNOSTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES ABOVE 14,000 POUNDS AND IN-USE, NOT-TO-EXCEED EMISSION STANDARD TEST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing to establish On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) requirements for Heavy-Duty On-Highway and Non-Road vehicles and engines greater than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. This action will also propose to require manufacturers of these vehicles and engines to make available emissions-related service information to after-market service providers. OBD systems are intended to monitor the performance of emission controls on these vehicles and engines to ensure proper functionality and compliance with emissions standards. This notice also proposes a manufacturer run in-use testing program for heavy-duty engines and vehicles to assess compliance with the applicable not-to-exceed standards beginning in 2007. This portion of the notice has a court-ordered date for May 2004 and final May 2005 as a result of a settlement between EPA , ARB, and Engine Manufacturers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/24/07 72 FR 3200 NPRM Comment Period End 03/26/07 Final Action 07/00/07 [[Page 23208]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4809; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2007/January/Day-24/a110a.htm; 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2794. 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, 2007, Thompson Report commitment date for proposal and March, 2007 for promulgation. 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 that will detect leaks at a reduced cost 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 Extended NPRM Comment Period End06/07/06 71 FR 32885 Final Action 07/00/07 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, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C143- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AL98 _______________________________________________________________________ 2795. NESHAP AND NSPS FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS--AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7601 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 part 60, promulgated on March 12, 1996. The amendment is being undertaken in response to requests to clarify our intent regarding what constitutes an adequate landfill gas treatment system. This action also clarifies our intent to exempt from control landfill gas that is treated/upgraded. Furthermore, it clarifies who is responsible for control of untreated landfill gas that is sold. This action is necessary to clarify our intent regarding the issues discussed above. It will improve implementation and compliance with this regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/06 71 FR 53272 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; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/September/Day-08/a7493.htm; NPRM was published 09/08/2006 (71 FR 53272) as RIN 2060-AJ41. Agency Contact: Karen Rackley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-0634 Email: rackley.karen@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 2060-AH13, Previously reported as 2060-AJ41 RIN: 2060-AM08 _______________________________________________________________________ 2796. 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 [[Page 23209]] 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 ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2797. NESHAP: AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--ETHYLENE OXIDE HOSPITAL STERILIZATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, As per 5/22/2003 Revised Partial Consent Decree. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, As per 5/22/2003 Revised Partial Consent Decree. Abstract: On November 6, 2006, the Agency proposed two options to address the Clean Air Act requirements for hospital sterilizers. One option requires no action and the other action requires implementation of a work practice. 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: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4859; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/November/Day-06/a18644.htm; Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C143- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM14 _______________________________________________________________________ 2798. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AND EQUIPMENT Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521-7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 2004. Final, Statutory, December 31, 2005. Abstract: In this action, we are proposing exhaust emission standards for spark-ignition marine engines and small land-based engines (<19 kW). We are also proposing evaporative emission standards for vessels and equipment using these engines. Nationwide, these emission sources contribute to ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM) nonattainment. These pollutants cause a range of adverse health effects, especially in terms of respiratory impairment and related illnesses. The proposed standards would help States achieve and maintain air quality standards. In addition, these standards would help reduce acute exposure to CO, air toxics, and PM. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4882 Agency Contact: Glenn Passavant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OAR/OTAQ/ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4408 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: passavant.glenn@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM34 _______________________________________________________________________ 2799. 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 [[Page 23210]] 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 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 DFRM 06/07/06 71 FR 32840 Final Action 06/00/07 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; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0131 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: 202 343-2338 Email: maranion.bella@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM46 _______________________________________________________________________ 2800. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE; REFRIGERANT RECYCLING; CERTIFICATION OF RECOVERY AND RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR USE WITH SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 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 ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2801. 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 it 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 07/00/07 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 Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9005 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: cohen.jeff@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM54 [[Page 23211]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2802. 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 on 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. The 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4901; 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2803. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION AREA SOURCE STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2006, As per 05/22/2003 Revised Partial Consent Decree. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, As per 05/22/2003 Revised Parital Consent Decree. 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 had 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 NPRM Comment Period Extended 01/08/07 72 FR 726 Final Action 01/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4907; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/November/Day-09/a18656.htm 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2804. 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, Consent Decree entered 7/ 15/2004 regarding NSPS forcompression-ignited stationary engines and NSPS for spark-ignited engines. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, Consent Decree entered 7/15/2004 regarding NSPS forcompression-ignited stationary engines and NSPS for spark-ignited engines. 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. [[Page 23212]] 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov Robert Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM81 _______________________________________________________________________ 2805. 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 emissions standards or the test procedures used to quantify emissions. Although there is no court-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 emissions 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 08/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2806. 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 be done as two separate amendments to the final National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the surface coating of automobiles and light-duty trucks. The first amendment will add an option to include the coating of heavier vehicles under the automobile and light-duty truck rule. The second amendment will clarify the interaction between this rule and the NESHAP for surface coating of plastic parts and products. The second amendment 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 12/22/06 71 FR 76956 NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/07 Direct Final Rule 12/22/06 71 FR 76922 Direct Final Amendment 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4958; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/December/Day-22/a21974.htm; Agency Contact: Dave Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0859 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov KC Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C143- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN10 [[Page 23213]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2807. 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 with 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 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2808. 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 27709 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 27709 Phone: 919 541-4132 Fax: 919 541-0684 Email: solomon.dougl@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN20 _______________________________________________________________________ 2809. 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 [[Page 23214]] 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 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 ________________________________________________________________________ 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: 202 343-2338 Email: maranion.bella@epamail.epa.gov Jeff Cohen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9005 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: cohen.jeff@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN30 _______________________________________________________________________ 2810. 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 from 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 40 CFR section 86.007-11. 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 Rule 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, ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4387 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: guerra.zuimdie@epa.gov Cleophas Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, CISD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4824 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: jackson.cleophas@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN39 _______________________________________________________________________ 2811. 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 section129(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. [[Page 23215]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/18/06 71 FR 75816 NPRM Comment Period End 02/16/07 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5011; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/2006/December/Day-18/ f21285.htm; 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 Fax: 919 541-0234 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN43 _______________________________________________________________________ 2812. 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, As per 05/22/2003 Revised Partial Consent Decree. Final, Judicial, December 20, 2007, As per 05/22/2003 Revised Partial 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: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN62 _______________________________________________________________________ 2813. 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 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 [[Page 23216]] 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, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9219 Email: gustafson.kurt@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-AN63 _______________________________________________________________________ 2814. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS): EQUIPMENT LEAKS-SUBPARTS VV AND 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, EPA 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). EPA 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, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-0634 Email: rackley.karen@epamail.epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C439-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN71 _______________________________________________________________________ 2815. 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 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 that may be available to indicate a need for an investigation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2816. RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 109-58 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.1101 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 6, 2006, The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires that EPA promulgate RFS regulations. Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (the ``Act''), signed into law on August 8, 2005, requires EPA to promulgate regulations implementing the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) within one year of enactment. The RFS requires specific volumes of renewable fuel to be in gasoline sold in the U.S. starting with 4.0 billion gal per yr in 2006 up to 7.5 billion gal per yr in 2012. The Act provides that if EPA fails to promulgate regulations within one year, then a default value of 2.78 percent renewable fuel in gasoline will be in effect for 2006. We recently promulgated a rule ( ``Renewable Fuel Standards Requirements for 2006,'' 70 FR 77325, 12/30/05) to implement the default standard. The Agency must complete its obligation under the Act by promulgating a rule that implements the RFS for years 2007 and beyond. Such a rule must establish how the renewable fuel standard is defined and calculated, what parties are liable, and how compliance with the standard is to be determined. In addition, the rule must establish a system by which renewable fuel credits can be generated and traded/sold between parties. This statutory provision is subject to multiple interpretations of key terms. The ``Renewable Fuel Standard Requirements for 2006'' that we promulgated on December 30, 2005 interprets the default provision so that it can be implemented with certainty in the event EPA fails to promulgate the RFS within 1 year of enactment. It provides for refiners, importers, and [[Page 23217]] blenders to meet the 2.78 percent requirement collectively, rather than on an individual basis. Since our projections show that this value is highly likely to be met in 2006 under planned practices of the refining industry, we do not anticipate any impacts on the industry in general, nor any on small businesses. It will have no effect on State, local or tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/22/06 71 FR 55552 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Additional Information: SAN No. 5048; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/September/Day-22/a7887a.htm; Agency Contact: Barry Garelick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202 343-9028 Fax: 202 343-2802 Email: garelick.barry@epa.gov David Korotney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: 734 214-4507 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: korotney.david@epamail.epa.gov; RIN: 2060-AN76 _______________________________________________________________________ 2817. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION, NON-ATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW, AND TITLE V: TREATMENT OF CORN MILLING FACILITIES UNDER THE ``MAJOR EMITTING FACILITY'' DEFINITION Priority: Other Significant 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' recent recognition of the enormous role that domestically produced ethanol can play in reducing our dependence on foreign oil (by Congress' 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 04/00/07 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 Juan Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C304-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1084 Fax: 919 541-5509 RIN: 2060-AN77 _______________________________________________________________________ 2818. 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 04/00/07 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 Bob Schell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4116 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: schell.bob@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN80 _______________________________________________________________________ 2819. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act [[Page 23218]] 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 chemicals, 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 64670 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5056; EPA publication information: NPRM - NPRM: http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/November/Day-03/ a18581.htm; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0159 URL For More Information: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/index.html 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 Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: brennan.ross@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN81 _______________________________________________________________________ 2820. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2005 TRANSPORTATION BILL (SAFETEA-LU) Priority: Other Significant 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 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 ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2821. 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; 40 CFR 61; 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The final 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 [[Page 23219]] 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/06 71 FR 45487 Final Action 08/00/07 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 20460 Phone: 919 541-2910 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: melton.lula@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN84 _______________________________________________________________________ 2822. FINAL RULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) PROGRAM FOR PM2.5 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7501 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). EPA designations of 39 nonattainment areas for the PM2.5 standards became effective on April 5, 2005. The Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule, which was proposed in the Federal Register on November 1, 2005, includes requirements and guidance for State and local air pollution agencies to follow in developing State implementation plans (SIPs) designed to bring areas into attainment with the 1997 standards. The proposed rule also included the New Source Review (NSR) provisions for implementing the PM2.5 program. In this final action, we have split the NSR provisions of the proposed rule as a separate package. This rule will address the applicability of NSR to precursors, Major Source Threshold and Significant Emissions Rate for PM2.5, preconstruction monitoring requirements, offset provisions and interpollutant trading of offsets, and finally the transition provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4752.2; Split from RIN 2060-AK74. Agency Contact: Raj Rao, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5344 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: rao.raj@epa.gov Dan Deroeck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C339- 03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5593 Fax: 919-685-3009 Email: deroeck.dan@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN86 _______________________________________________________________________ 2823. 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 Final Action 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4697.1; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/August/Day-23/ a13951.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK45; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ- OAR-2005-0151 URL For More Information: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/index.html Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9729 Fax: 202 343-2337 Email: newberg.cindy@epamail.epa.gov Ross Brennan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9226 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: brennan.ross@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN87 _______________________________________________________________________ 2824. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NON-ATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR): REMOVAL OF VACATED ELEMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAA title I parts C and D 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 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 23220]] 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@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN92 _______________________________________________________________________ 2825. 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 allow only 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 Rule 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5080; Agency Contact: Jamie Dong, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9672 Email: jamie.dong@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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2826. 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: Final, Judicial, April 13, 2007, Court deadline for final amendments. 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 02/09/07 72 FR 6320 NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/07 Extension of Comment Period 03/06/07 72 FR 9903 Final Action 04/00/07 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 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, SC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN97 _______________________________________________________________________ 2827. CLEAN AIR MERCURY RULE: FEDERAL PLAN Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAA sec 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 12/22/06 71 FR 77100 NPRM Comment Period End 02/20/07 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 23221]] Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Additional Information: SAN No. 5094; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/December/Day-22/a21573.htm; 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2828. 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: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Court Promise. Court has stayed litigation with NRDC pending EPA action on reconsideration requests. 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 12/19/06 71 FR 75902 NPRM Comment Period End 01/18/07 Extension of Comment Period 01/12/07 72 FR 1473 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4625.6; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/December/Day-19/ a21379.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AJ99. Agency Contact: John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5666 Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 01, 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2829. [bull] TWO OPTIONAL METHODS FOR RELATIVE ACCURACY TEST AUDITS OF MERCURY MONITORING SYSTEMS INSTALLED ON COMBUSTION FLUE GAS STREAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63, app A Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes to add two optional test methods for mercury emissions to an existing regulatory method requirement. Either or both of these methods may then be used at the discretion of the emission source in place of the existing specified method as an alternative means of performing relative accuracy test audits of flue gas mercury continuous emission monitors. Either of these methods is considered to be equal in the quality of the results produced to the existing method. Use of either proposed method is not required, but either may be preferred over the existing method requirement because of decreased costs and more timely results. This action does not change any emission standards or add any additional recordkeeping requirements. This action is in regard to testing and monitoring requirements for mercury specified in the Federal Register on May 18, 2005 (70 FR 28606). Since that time EPA has received numerous comments concerning the desirability of allowing use of these optional methods, as they may produce equally acceptable measures of the relative accuracy achieved by mercury monitoring systems. An instrumental test method for mercury and a sorbent trap test method for mercury are being proposed for addition to appendix A of 40 CFR part 63. Their intended use is for the performance of relative accuracy test audits on installed mercury continuous emission monitors. These methods are being proposed so they may be cited as optional alternatives to the current method requirement as noted above. Use of either optional method may be found to be less costly and more timely than the current method requirement, which may still be used. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 5112; Agency Contact: William Grimley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1065 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: grimley.william@epamail.epa.gov Robin Segall, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0893 [[Page 23222]] Fax: 919 541-0516 Email: segall.robin@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO01 _______________________________________________________________________ 2830. [bull] NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR (SURFACE COATING) OPERATIONS--AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, January 2, 2007, Compliance date for another MACT and this industry would be subject to if these amendments are not in place before then. Abstract: On December 15, 1995, the EPA issued national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act for shipbuilding and ship repair (surface coating) operations. The NESHAP requires existing and new major sources to control emissions of hazardous air pollutants to the extent achievable by the use of maximum achievable control technology. This action is intended to more clearly state the distinction between and the definition of ship and pleasure craft. It is being issued in response to questions concerning whether yachts greater than 20 meters (78.7 feet) in length are ships and, therefore, subject to the NESHAP or pleasure craft. The direct final rule will revise the definitions of pleasure craft and ship and include size criteria to ensure that all activities intended to be subject to the NESHAP are in fact subject to it. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/29/06 71 FR 78392 NPRM Comment Period End 01/29/07 Direct Final Rule 12/29/06 71 FR 78369 Withdrawal of Direct Rule 02/27/07 72 FR 8630 Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5106; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/December/Day-29/a22428.htm; Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2379 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epa.gov Robin Dunkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5335 Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO03 _______________________________________________________________________ 2831. [bull] AMBIENT AIR MONITORING REGULATIONS: CORRECTING AND OTHER AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 (Revision); 40 CFR 53 (Revision); 40 CFR 58 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA recently finalized changes to the ambient air monitoring regulations in 40 CFR parts 50, 53, and 58 in support of revisions to the PM National Ambient Air Quality Standards that were finalized in a concurrent rulemaking. Additional changes were made in monitoring regulations to implement portions of the National Ambient Air Monitoring Strategy; to take advantage of new continuous particulate matter monitoring technological developments; to update quality assurance procedures; and to more accurately reflect the roles of EPA and other control authorities in designing, reviewing, and modifying ambient air networks. Following the publication of the final monitoring rule, several passages containing potentially ambiguously worded rule and/or preamble text were discovered. Additionally, several text blocks pertaining to PM10 monitoring network design were found to be missing, having been inadvertently omitted from the final rule draft. In this Direct Final action, EPA will clarify the specific instances of ambiguous rule wording, restore omitted text, and document Federal Register printing errors in tables and equations that occurred when the final rule was published on October 17, 2006. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4421.1; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/January/Day-17/ a179.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AJ25; Individual Document id in the EPA docket: OAR-2004-0018 Agency Contact: Lewis Weinstock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3661 Fax: 919 541-1903 Email: weinstock.lewis@epamail.epa.gov Tim Hanley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4417 Fax: 919 541-1903 Email: hanley.tim@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO06 _______________________________________________________________________ 2832. [bull] UPDATE OF CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENTAL TEST METHODS: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This direct final action amends a rulemaking entitled ``Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods'' that was promulgated on May 15, 2006. This rulemaking updated, harmonized, and simplified Methods 3A, 6C, 7E, 10, and 20, which measure oxygen, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide emissions from stationary sources. As published, the final rule contains inadvertent errors and created minor unanticipated test situations that need to be clearly addressed. This direct final corrects the errors and clearly explains how the unanticipated situations are handled. These amendments do not make significant changes or add new provisions to the rule nor raise issues that have not been addressed in the public comment period to the updated rule. We are [[Page 23223]] simply correcting errors and clarifying portions to reflect the intent of the rule and make them more understandable by applicable parties. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4161.1; Split from RIN 2060-AK61. Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460 Phone: 919 541-1063 Email: curtis.foston@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO09 _______________________________________________________________________ 2833. [bull] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES--N-PROPYL BROMIDE IN SOLVENT CLEANING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would list whether n-propyl bromide (nPB) is an acceptable substitute for class I and class II ozone depleting substances used as solvents for general metals, precision, and electronics cleaning. This could provide another alternative to solvents with higher ozone depletion potential that industry is interested in using. Any use conditions would be for the purpose of ensuring that nPB is used in a manner that is safe and environmentally protective. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33283 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4599.2; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2003/June/Day-03/a13254.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AK26. Split from RIN 2060-AJ58. The previous ANPRM was under SAN No. 3525; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0064 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 Monica Shimamura, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9337 Fax: 202 343-2338 Email: shimamura.monica@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO10 _______________________________________________________________________ 2834. [bull] CHANGE IN REGULATORY DEADLINE FOR RULEMAKING TO ADDRESS THE CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AT OR ABOVE 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 94 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In a 2003 FRM promulgating new standards for these engines (68 FR 9746, February 28, 2003), we established a regulatory deadline of April 27, 2007, to finalize a new tier of standards that would reflect both the state of technology that may permit deeper emission reductions and the status of international action for more stringent standards. Since that time, we have continued to engage the industry and other stakeholders and to assess emission control technology. In addition, we have worked through the International Maritime Organization to further the goal of more stringent exhaust emission standards for all ships used in international traffic. However, the international process has taken longer than anticipated. The purpose of this action is to put a new regulatory deadline in place recognizing the current situation. Because of the long lead times associated with ship designs and the role of the international process in addressing emissions from foreign flagged ships, we do not believe that this process extension will delay the achievement of further emission reductions from these marine engines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5130; Agency Contact: Michael Samulski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OAR/OTAQ/ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4532 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: samulski.michael@epa.gov Jean-Marie Revelt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OAR/OTAQ/ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4822 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: revelt.jean-marie@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO26 _______________________________________________________________________ 2835. [bull] AMENDMENT OF DEFINITIONS FOR NATIONAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS FOR RADIONUCLIDES, SUBPARTS H AND I Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61.90(a); 40 CFR 61.101(a) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Subparts H and I of 40 CFR part 61 establish standards under the Clean Air Act for emissions of radionuclides other than radon from Department of Energy (DOE) and other non-DOE Federal facilities. The current definition of ``effective dose equivalent'' refers to a method of calculation in International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) publication no. 26. Removing this reference will prevent confusion if EPA incorporates newer ICRP methods for calculating effective dose equivalent in its compliance models. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/07 [[Page 23224]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Additional Information: SAN No. 5114; Agency Contact: Behram Shroff, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9707 Fax: 202 343-2304 Email: shroff.behram@epa.gov Dan Schultheisz, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9349 Fax: 202 343-2304 Email: schultheisz.daniel@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO31 _______________________________________________________________________ 2836. [bull] PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: REVISION OF REFRIGERANT RECYCLING AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The existing regulations covering specifications for motor vehicle air conditioning refrigerant recovery/recycling machines reference outdated Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards. This regulation will update existing regulations to match newly updated SAE standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5065; URL For More Information: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/refrigerants/lists/mvacs.html Agency Contact: Karen Thundiyil, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9464 Email: thundiyil.karen@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO32 _______________________________________________________________________ 2837. [bull] REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: EXTENSION OF THE REFORMULATED GASOLINE PROGRAM TO THE EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS, OZONE NON-ATTAINMENT AREA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 211(k)(6) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.70 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 28, 2007, EPA directed by sec 211(k) of the Clean Air Act to set an effective date within one year of receipt by petition of the Governor. Other, Judicial, March 28, 2007, Withdrawal of DFR must be published by 03/28/2007 to cancel compliance date. Abstract: Under section 211(k)(6) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (Act), the Administrator of EPA shall require the sale of reformulated gasoline (RFG) in ozone nonattainment areas upon the application of the Governor of the State in which the nonattainment area is located. EPA received an application July 10, 2006, from the Honorable Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor of the State of Illinois, for the East St. Louis moderate ozone nonattainment area to be included in the reformulated gasoline program. This notice proposes to extend the Act's prohibition against the sale of conventional (i.e., non-reformulated) gasoline in RFG areas to the East St. Louis, Illinois, moderate ozone nonattainment area. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/27/06 71 FR 77690 NPRM Comment Period End 01/26/07 Direct Final Action 12/27/06 71 FR 77615 Withdrawal of Direct Final 03/29/07 72 FR 14681 Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5104; EPA publication information: Direct Final Action - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/ December/Day-27/a22162.htm; Agency Contact: Kurt Gustafson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9219 Email: gustafson.kurt@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-AO34 _______________________________________________________________________ 2838. [bull] FUEL ECONOMY REGULATIONS FOR AUTOMOBILES: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS AND CORRECTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 49 USC 32901 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 600 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action amends and corrects portions of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) existing fuel economy regulations, located at 40 CFR part 600. There are two reasons for this action. First, some minor corrections and amendments are needed to correct portions of EPA's final rule for fuel economy labeling requirements for cars and light trucks (71 FR 77872, December 27, 2006). Some typographical errors and errors of omission will be corrected. Second, the Department of Transportation finalized new average fuel economy standards for light trucks on April 6, 2006 (71 FR 77872). This rule amended the existing DOT regulations at 49 CFR part 523, 533, and 537, by adding new definitions, setting new fuel economy standards for light trucks, and amending some reporting requirements. In order for DOT to execute its new requirements, DOT's regulations rely on EPA to reference the new definitions and collect the new information from automobile manufacturers, so that EPA can determine the new light truck average fuel economy targets. The new definitions include ``medium duty passenger vehicle'' and ``footprint.'' Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), EPA is required to calculate the average fuel economy of a manufacturer using methods it prescribes by regulation. (49 U.S.C. 32904(a)(1)(A)). EPA has conducted this activity for about 30 years and this rulemaking only updates the information the Agency will receive from the auto manufacturers. The changes adopted by DOT include a new [[Page 23225]] requirement to determine the ``footprint'' for each model type of vehicle, so that target standards can be calculated. EPA must therefore collect ``footprint'' data from auto manufacturers, which includes measurements for front track width, rear track width, wheelbase, and final sales of each model type. EPA's current regulations do not require manufacturers to submit this information, thus a minor amendment is needed to add this information collection. The DOT rule takes effect with 2008 model year trucks, which can begin to be produced as early as January 2, 2007; thus it is important that EPA begin collecting this new information as soon as possible. These changes do not change the existing EPA test procedures or calculation methods for average fuel economy. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5124; 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 David Good, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAPTIG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4450 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: good.david@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO36 _______________________________________________________________________ 2839. [bull] NONROAD DIESEL TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12866; EO 13132; EO 13175; EO 13045; EO 13211 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 89; 40 CFR 1039 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In this rulemaking, EPA is making certain technical corrections to the existing rules establishing emission standards for nonroad diesel engines (40 CFR parts 89 and 1039). We are amending those rules to provide nonroad diesel equipment manufacturers with production technical relief provisions that address minor technical compliance problems that were not foreseen when the original rule was promulgated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5125; Agency Contact: Zuimdie Guerra, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4387 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: guerra.zuimdie@epa.gov Cleophas Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, CISD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4824 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: jackson.cleophas@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO37 _______________________________________________________________________ 2840. [bull] RECOMMENDED TEST METHODS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (40 CFR PART 51, APPENDIX M), ADDITION OF METHOD 207, ``PRE-SURVEY PROCEDURE FOR CORN WET-MILLING FACILITY EMISSION SOURCES'' Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes to add a test method for measuring VOC emissions from corn wet milling operations to 40 CFR part 51, appendix M, ``Recommended Test Methods for State Implementation Plans.'' Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5140; Agency Contact: Gary McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1062 Fax: 919 541-0516 Email: mcalister.gary@epa.gov Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1064 Fax: 919 541-0516 Email: sorrell.candace@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO39 _______________________________________________________________________ 2841. [bull] RESPONSE TO RECONSIDERATION REGARDING NESHAP STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, AND MALFUNCTION AMENDMENTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 12, 2007, Issue response before the next status report. Abstract: On June 19, 2006, EarthJustice on behalf of the Coalition for a Safe Environment petitioned the Administrator to reconsider a final action taken on startup, shutdown, and malfunction provisions in the part 63 General Provisions. This action will announce EPA's response to that petition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5141; Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Email: colyer.rick@epa.gov Michael Regan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5294 Email: regan.michael@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO40 [[Page 23226]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 2842. 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 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@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE95 _______________________________________________________________________ 2843. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 1, 1999. Abstract: Review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide (CO) every 5 years is mandated by the Clean Air Act. This review assesses the available scientific data about the health and environmental effects of CO and translates the science into terms that can be used in making recommendations about whether or how the standards should be changed. The last review of the CO NAAQS was completed in 1994 with a final decision that revisions were not appropriate at that time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/09 Final Action 11/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4266; 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 Harvey Richmond, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5271 Email: richmond.harvey@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI43 _______________________________________________________________________ 2844. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS--AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.480 to 63.506 (Revision); 40 CFR 63.1310 to 63.1335 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: During the development of the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for elastomers (Group I polymers and resins) and thermoplastics (Group IV polymers and resins) (RINs 2060- AD56 and 2060-AE37), many of the provisions contained in the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) were referenced directly by these polymers and resins regulations due to similarities in processes, emission characteristics, and control technologies. On January 17, 1997, the EPA promulgated changes to the HON to remove ambiguity, to clearly convey EPA intent, and to make the rule easier to understand and implement in response to industry petitions. It is necessary to make parallel changes to the polymers and resins NESHAP; otherwise inconsistencies will exist for NESHAPs regulating similar source categories. An ANPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 25, 1996 (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 leaks 06/08/99 64 FR 30406 NPRM 2 06/08/99 64 FR 30453 NPRM 3 06/08/99 64 FR 30456 [[Page 23227]] 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 12/00/08 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: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: markwordt.david@epamail.epa.gov Ken Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH47 _______________________________________________________________________ 2845. 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 its lands as class I areas to provide enhanced protection for its 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2846. 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 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK73 _______________________________________________________________________ 2847. 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 [[Page 23228]] 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 08/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4782; Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-3078 Email: nizich.greg@epamail.epa.gov Scott Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C445-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1167 Email: jenkins.scott@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK84 _______________________________________________________________________ 2848. 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, C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: oldham.carla@epamail.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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2849. IMPORTATION OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES; AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522 ``CAA 203''; 42 USC 7525 ``CAA 206''; 42 USC 7541 ``CAA 207''; 42 USC 7542 ``CAA 208''; 42 USC 7601 ``CAA 301''; 42 USC 7522 ``CAA 203''; 42 USC 7550 ``CAA 216''; 42 USC 7601 ``CAA 301'' CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 40 CFR part 85, subpart P, to allow entry into the United States of vehicles which are originally sold in Canada and which are identical to their U.S. counterparts, without obtaining a certificate of conformity from EPA. This action is in response to a petition for review of import rules. The final rule also will address certain other issues in part 85, subpart P and subpart R, including: (1) Formalizing a long-standing EPA policy regarding the importation of owned vehicles that are proven to be identical to a vehicle certified for sale in the United States; (2) establishing new emission standards applicable to imported nonconforming vehicles; (3) clarifying the regulatory language that concerns exclusions and exemptions from meeting Federal emission requirements; and (4) providing several minor clarifications to the existing regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/24/94 59 FR 13912 Final Action 05/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 2665; [[Page 23229]] Agency Contact: Bob Doyle, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6405J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 343-9258 Email: doyle.robert@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI03 _______________________________________________________________________ 2850. NESHAP: NATIONAL EMISSION 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. This final rule will be issued in conjunction with another rule related to the reconsideration proceedings (SAN 5047.1). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/23/06 71 FR 14665 Administrative Stay 03/23/06 71 FR 14655 Final Action To Be Determined 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: http://www.epa.gov/hwcmact/ Agency Contact: Frank Behan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8476 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: behan.frank@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AG29 _______________________________________________________________________ 2851. 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: Final, Judicial, April 16, 2007. EPA's promise to court to complete reconsideration. (Sierra Club v. EPA No 05-1441 (D.C. Cir.)) July 16, 2007, EPA to inform court of Agency's intended disposition of rule in light of Brick MACT decision. 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 September 6, 2006, EPA granted reconsideration of and requested comment on seven issues raised in the petitions. EPA also proposed several amendments and corrections to the October 2005 final rule that clarify several compliance and monitoring amendments. This final rule will be issued in conjunction with another rule related to the reconsideration proceedings (SAN 5047). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/06/06 71 FR 52624 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5047.1; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/September/Day-06/ a7251.htm; 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, 5302P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8476 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: behan.frank@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AG35 _______________________________________________________________________ 2852. 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 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 [[Page 23230]] emissions trading could be reconciled in the conformity process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/08 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, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4238 Email: spickard.angela@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH31 _______________________________________________________________________ 2853. 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 addresses ozone transport in the eastern half of the United States. EPA established a mechanism in the section 126 rule whereby the rule would be withdrawn for sources in a State if the State submitted, and EPA approved, a SIP that complied with the NOx SIP Call. This was a practical way to address the overlap between the two rules and avoid having sources be subject to two sets of potentially different NOx transport control requirements. As the result of court actions, the compliance dates for the section 126 rule and the NOx SIP Call have been delayed and the NOx SIP Call has been divided into two phases. Therefore, in a separate action, EPA proposed to revise the section 126 rule withdrawal provision so that it will continue to operate under these new circumstances. Under that proposal, where a State submits a NOx SIP that meets only Phase I 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, C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: oldham.carla@epamail.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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2854. LIFTING THE STAY OF THE EIGHT-HOUR PORTION OF THE FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING FOR PURPOSES OF REDUCING INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT (``NOX SIP CALL'') Priority: 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 (DC Circuit) remanded the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. [American Trucking Associations, Inc. v. EPA, 175 F.3d 1027 on rehearing 195 F.3d 4 (DC 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 DC 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 section 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2855. 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 [[Page 23231]] 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 Fax: 919 541-0840 Email: guinnup.dave@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM20 _______________________________________________________________________ 2856. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD) AND NON-ATTAINMENT 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 parts 51 and 52). SAN 4676's final action--referred to as the ``equipment replacement provision'' (ERP)--was promulgated in the Federal Register on October 27, 2003 (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 December 31, 2002 (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: 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@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM62 _______________________________________________________________________ 2857. 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; 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This project is part of a four-pronged approach to improve emissions monitoring in air regulations. The purpose of this project is to identify and update existing regulations with poor or no emissions monitoring provisions. More specifically, the purpose of this project is to review parts 60, 61, and 63 regulations where the emissions monitoring provisions are deemed inadequate to provide a reasonable assurance of compliance. An ANPRM was published asking for comments on updating existing regulations with poor or no emissions monitoring provisions. A response to comments document has been prepared. In addition, a database including the initial review of the emissions monitoring provisions' inadequacies of parts 60, 61, and 63 rules has been completed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 02/16/05 70 FR 7905 NPRM 10/00/08 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; [[Page 23232]] Split from RIN 2060-AK29; Individual Document id in the EPA docket: http://www.epa.gov/edocket 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, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5365 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM63 _______________________________________________________________________ 2858. 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 of EPA to establish emissions 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 06/00/09 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AM87 _______________________________________________________________________ 2859. 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 I Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS as requested by Earthjustice. Specifically, this rule will address the Overwhelming Transport Classification. The Phase I 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 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 I 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 08/00/08 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: Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5550 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: gerth.denise@epa.gov John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539- 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5666 Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN26 _______________________________________________________________________ 2860. 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 06/00/08 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 23233]] Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN37 _______________________________________________________________________ 2861. NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ON DETERMINING THE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS ACHIEVED FROM LIMITING THE VOC CONTENT OF ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAAA sec 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, C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3356 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: sanders.dave@epamail.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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2862. 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 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 Rule 10/00/08 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, D243-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5365 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN93 _______________________________________________________________________ 2863. 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 seven 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 nine plants in eight 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 2005 only three tons of mercury were unaccounted for, from mercury cell plants. Since the amount of mercury in products, and wastes, and mercury emitted to the air through stacks are 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. [[Page 23234]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5095; Agency Contact: Donna Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: jones.donnalee@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AN99 _______________________________________________________________________ 2864. [bull] AREA SOURCE NESHAP FOR FERROALLOYS PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section112 (k) of the Clean Air Act requires the development of standards for area sources that 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 ferroalloys production as an area source category. Pollutants emitted include mostly metallic HAP such as manganese, nickel, and chromium compounds, as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) such as benzoanthracene and benzopyrene. Ferroalloys are alloys of iron in which one or more chemical elements are added into molten metal, usually in steelmaking. Worldwide, the principal ferroalloys are those of chromium, manganese, and silicon. Ferroalloys are also made with boron, titanium, cobalt, columbium, molybdenum, nickel, and vanadium, etc. Although calcium carbide and silicon metal are not ferroalloys, they are included in the proposed ferroalloys source category because each is manufactured using virtually the same equipment and processes as ferroalloys. This source category is currently regulated under both the new source performance standards (NSPS) and the national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for major sources. There are approximately 19 area source facilities in the U.S. An informal information collection request was sent out to the facilities that use electric arc furnaces for production in July 2006. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 5122; 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, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO13 _______________________________________________________________________ 2865. [bull] REVIEW OF THE PRIMARY NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD FOR NITROGEN DIOXIDE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408; 42 USC 7409 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 require EPA to review and, if appropriate, revise air quality criteria primary (health-based) and secondary (welfare-based) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) periodically. On October 11, 1995, the EPA published a final rule not to revise either the primary or secondary NAAQS for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). That action provided the Administrator's final determination, after careful evaluation of comments received on the October 1995 proposal, that revisions to neither the primary nor the secondary NAAQS for NO2 were appropriate at that time. On December 9, 2005, the EPA/ORD initiated the current periodic review of NO2 air quality criteria, the scientific basis for the NAAQS, with a call for information in the Federal Register. (This regulatory action is for the Agency's review of the primary NO2 NAAQS. Review of the secondary NO2 NAAQS will be part of a separate regulatory action combined with review of the sulfur dioxide NAAQS.) The EPA's ORD and OAR will prepare a plan for the primary NO2 NAAQS review, which will be an integrated plan for addressing policy-relevant scientific and technical issues and will include a schedule for the review. Subsequently, a Science Assessment and a Policy Assessment will be prepared jointly by ORD and OAR. The Policy Assessment will evaluate the policy implications of key information contained in the Science Assessment, as well as any appropriate technical analyses. These documents will be reviewed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC), an independent science advisory committee established to review the scientific and technical basis of the NAAQS, and the public, and both final documents will reflect the input received through these reviews. As the primary NO2 NAAQS review is completed, the Administrator's proposal to retain or revise the NO2 NAAQS will be published with a request for public comment. Input received during the public comment period will be considered in the Administrator's final decision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/09 Final Action 06/00/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5111; Agency Contact: David 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 [[Page 23235]] Karen Martin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C504- 06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5274 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: martin.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO19 _______________________________________________________________________ 2866. [bull] RECONSIDERATION OF STATIONARY COMBUSTION TURBINE NSPS (SUBPART KKKK) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is granting reconsideration on several relatively minor issues in the recently finalized stationary combustion turbine NSPS rule, subpart KKKK. The final rule does not require NOx continuous emission monitors (CEMS), but many new turbines will be required to install CEMS due to other regulatory programs. The credible evidence rule requires that units with CEMS demonstrate continuous compliance. Issues under reconsideration include if EPA should add a detailed methodology for units with CEMS to determine and report compliance under all situations. EPA will also be proposing to clarify that new, reconstruction, and modification should be determined in a similar manner as the previous stationary combustion turbine NSPS, subpart GG. EPA is not reconsidering the emission standards. Any changes that result from the reconsideration are not anticipated to result in additional controls being required or an increase in compliance costs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/08 Final Action 02/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 5116; Agency Contact: Christian Fellner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4003 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: fellner.christian@epa.gov Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: pagan.jaime@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO23 _______________________________________________________________________ 2867. [bull] NESHAP--AREA SOURCE STANDARDS--NINE METAL FABRICATION AND FINISHING SOURCE CATEGORIES (12 SIC'S, 25 NAICS CODES) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112(k) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 15, 2008, Court-ordered deadline. 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 equivalent to generally available control technology (GACT). The following nine metal fabrication and finishing area source categories have been identified as contributing to the 33 urban HAP emissions (Cd, Cr, Mn. Ni, Pb): (1) Electrical and Electronic Equipment Finishing Operations (SICs 3699, 3621), (2) Fabricated Metal Products (SIC 3499), (3) Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (SIC 3443), (4) Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (SIC 3441), (5) Heating Equipment, except Electric (SIC 3433), (6) Industrial Machinery and Equipment: Finishing Operations (SIC's 3531, 3533, 3561), (7) Iron and Steel Forging (SIC 3462), (8) Primary Metal Products Manufacturing (SIC 3399), (9) Valves and Pipe Fittings (SIC 3494). These nine industry sectors have common and similar processes that can emit air pollutants: abrasive blasting, welding, painting, plating, and machining/grinding. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 5135; Agency Contact: Donnalee Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: jones.donnalee@epamail.epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO27 _______________________________________________________________________ 2868. [bull] REVIEW OF NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS--NONMETALLIC MINERALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 16, 2008, As per 11/16/2006 Consent Decree. Final, Judicial, April 16, 2009, As per 11/16/2006 Consent Decree. Abstract: Section 111(b)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act mandates that EPA review and if appropriate revise existing NSPS at least every 8 years. The NSPS was initially promulgated on August 1, 1985. The NSPS was reviewed in the mid-1990's. Final revisions for that review were promulgated on June 9, 1997. On October 2006, EPA entered into a consent decree with the Sierra Club and other environmental groups. The decree requires proposal of any further revisions by April 2008 and final revisions promulgated on April 2009. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/08 Final Action 04/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 23236]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5145; Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5435 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: neuffer.bill@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO41 _______________________________________________________________________ 2869. [bull] REVIEW OF NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS--PORTLAND CEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60, subpart F Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 31, 2008, Court-ordered deadline. Final, Judicial, May 31, 2009, Court-ordered deadline. Abstract: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) regulate criteria pollutants from new stationary sources. The Portland Cement NSPS were originally promulgated in 1971, and last reviewed in 1988. Section 111 of the Clean Air Act requires that NSPS be reviewed every 8 years, and revised as appropriate, so the review is overdue. The Sierra Club filed a lawsuit to compel us to perform this review. We have agreed to review the NSPS and propose any appropriate changes by May 31, 2008, and to promulgate the final changes by May 31, 2009. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/08 Final Action 06/00/09 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5143; 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 Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO42 _______________________________________________________________________ 2870. [bull] REVIEW OF NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (SUBPART UUU)-- MINERAL DRYERS/CALCINERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 111(b)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act mandates that EPA review, and if appropriate, revise existing NSPSs at least every 8 years. This NSPS was proposed on April 23, 1986; and promulgated on September 28, 1992. There have been no prior reviews of this NSPS. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 5142; Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5435 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: neuffer.bill@epa.gov Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D 243- 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AO43 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 2871. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (RESPONSE TO REMAND) Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR 50.5 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/07/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dave Mckee Phone: 919 541-5288 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: mckee.dave@epa.gov Susan Stone Phone: 919 541-1146 Email: stone.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AA61 _______________________________________________________________________ 2872. PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY NESHAP: AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT COURT REMAND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason 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 FR Notice 12/20/06 71 FR 76553 Final Action 12/20/06 71 FR 76518 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Keith Barnett Phone: 919 541-5605 [[Page 23237]] Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: barnett.keith@epa.gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541-2837 Fax: 919 541-3207 Email: fruh.steve@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ78 _______________________________________________________________________ 2873. NESHAP: GROUP II POLYMERS AND RESINS--RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 01/09/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov KC Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK13 _______________________________________________________________________ 2874. NESHAP: HAZARDOUS ORGANIC NESHAP (HON) RESIDUAL RISK STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/14/06 71 FR 34422 Final Action 12/21/06 71 FR 76603 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Email: mcdonald.randy@epamail.epa.gov KC Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2060-AK14 _______________________________________________________________________ 2875. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80; 40 CFR 86