[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Environmental Protection Agency Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part XXII
Environmental Protection Agency
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Ch. I
[FRL-5071-4]
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA's regulatory agenda is published each April and October.
It serves as a semiannual summary of current and projected rulemakings,
reviews of existing regulations, and Agency actions completed since the
previous publication of the agenda. By providing the public with
current and advance information about pending regulatory activities,
the Agency hopes to encourage more effective public participation in
the regulatory process.
ADDRESSES: To be placed on the mailing list for future agendas, contact
Bridgette Dent, Regulatory Development Branch (2136), EPA, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 260-5475.
If you have suggestions to improve this publication or need
general information about the agenda, contact Angela Suber,
Regulatory Development Branch (2136), EPA, 401 M Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20460, (202) 260-7205.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you need detailed information about
a particular entry, the name, address, and telephone number of an
agency contact who is most familiar with the subject matter is listed
for each action.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For this edition of EPA's regulatory agenda,
the most important significant regulatory actions are included in The
Regulatory Plan, which appears in Part II of this issue of the Federal
Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the Table of
Contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which
directs the reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in Part II. The
agenda provides the title, an abstract, legal authority, CFR reference,
any analysis EPA is preparing, contact person, and schedule for
completing the action for each regulation under review. The following
statutes are covered in the agenda:
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Air Act as Amended (1990)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA)
Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA)
Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Water Quality Act of 1987 (WQA)
General (Other acts, including grant and procurement regulations that
apply to several program areas.)
EPA's agenda also illustrates the Agency's compliance with
various mandates. Included among these is the requirement of
Executive Order 12866 to submit the Agency's priority regulatory
activities for inclusion in the Administration's annual
``Regulatory Plan.'' Those priority activities are noted in the
``Significance'' section of the rule entry.
EPA's agenda entries also provide evidence of compliance with
the other requirements of Executive Order 12866. Each entry
indicates if it will be subject to OMB review; an indication of
``Undetermined'' generally means that discussions are still
underway between EPA and OMB as to whether it will be reviewed
under the Executive order. Additionally, there is an indication if
a rulemaking is considered ``economically significant'' under the
Executive order. ``Economically significant'' rules are those that
``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'' and require an economic assessment. This compliance
is also noted in the ``Significance'' section of each entry.
EPA also seeks to enhance public participation in development
of proposed rules by potentially affected stakeholders. We
therefore invite expressions of interest to be directed to the
contact person listed for each rule.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires the
identification of those regulations which are likely to have a
``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities'' (i.e., small governments, small businesses, and small
nonprofit organizations). Under the requirements of the Act, such
regulations must be subjected to a ``regulatory flexibility
analysis.'' This analysis must consider the likely economic impacts
on small entities, as well as any significant alternatives to the
rule which accomplish the objectives of applicable statutes and
which minimize significant economic impacts of the rulemaking on
small entities.
In April 1992, EPA adopted a policy which exceeds the
requirements of the RFA (this policy applies to rulemakings that
were initiated on or after April 7, 1992). For rulemakings subject
to this policy, EPA will perform a regulatory flexibility analysis
if the rule is likely to have any economic impact on any small
entity. For rulemakings not subject to this policy (i.e., initiated
prior to April 9, 1992), a regulatory flexibility analysis will be
conducted only if the rulemaking will meet the RFA's standard of
having a ``significant impact on a substantial number of small
entities.''
Each rulemaking listed in this agenda indicates in the
``Analysis'' section whether EPA expects to conduct a regulatory
flexibility analysis. If EPA believes small entities will be
affected by a rulemaking, this is indicated under the ``Small
Entities Affected'' and/or the ``Government Levels Affected''
section of the summary for each listed rule. EPA invites public
comment regarding EPA's assessment of which of the listed
rulemakings are appropriate for regulatory flexibility analysis.
(See ``Small Entities Index to the Environmental Protection Agency
Agenda'' at the end of this document. It lists the regulatory
actions EPA believes may have effects on small businesses, small
governmental jurisdictions, or small organizations.)
The RFA requires that existing regulations that have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities are to be reviewed within 10 years of promulgation of the
regulations. As part of that process, EPA invites public comment
identifying any existing EPA rules believed to have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Comments
should be provided in the following format:
Title
Authorizing statute and CFR citation
Description of economic effects on small entities, especially
on the commenting person or organization
Recommendations for changes
Any additional detailed comments or data are welcome.
When the EPA completes its review of an existing rule, it will
indicate in the agenda whether that rulemaking will be continued
without change or will be amended or rescinded consistent with the
stated objectives of applicable statutes to minimize any
significant economic impact of the regulations upon a substantial
number of small entities.
The agenda is organized by statute and ordered numerically
within each statutory area. Entries within each statute are divided
into four categories: (1) Prerule, (2) proposed rule, (3) final
rule, and (4) completed actions (i.e., regulations that EPA is
deleting from the agenda because the Agency has completed,
withdrawn, or postponed them indefinitely). Detailed information on
each of these categories is presented below. A bullet ()
preceding an entry indicates that this is the first time this entry
appears in an agenda.
I. Prerulemakings
Prerulemaking actions are activities intended to determine
whether to initiate rulemaking. These activities include anything
that influences or leads to rulemaking, such as advance notices of
proposed rulemaking, significant studies or analyses of the
possible need for regulatory action, requests for public comment on
the need for regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy
proposals.
II. Proposed and Final Rules
This section includes all significant EPA regulations. EPA
lists regulations in this category of the agenda that are within a
year of proposal or promulgation. The listings, however, generally
exclude (a) specialized categories of actions (e.g., EPA approvals
of State plans and other actions that do not apply nationally) and
(b) routine actions (e.g., pesticide tolerances and minor
amendments to existing rules).
The Agency has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory
reviews except those considered as minor, routine, or repetitive
actions. There is no legal significance to the inadvertent omission
of an item from the listing. The agenda reflects dates for actions
on each item; these dates are estimates that should not be
construed as an Agency commitment to act on or by the date shown.
The Administrator of EPA will be reviewing the items contained in
this agenda over the next 6 months. Items in this agenda may be
deleted, or new items may be added, as a result of that review.
III. Completed Actions
These are actions that appeared in the previous agenda, which
EPA is deleting because they are completed or are no longer under
consideration for rulemaking.
Dated: September 8, 1994.
David M. Gardiner,
Assistant Administrator,
Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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3908 SAN No. 3430. Pesticides; Tolerance Program Revisions (Reg Plan Seq. No. 140)........ 2070-AC74
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3909 SAN No. 3154. Revocation of Pesticide Food Additive Tolerances Subject to the Delaney
Clause................................................................................ 2070-AC55
3910 SAN No. 3199. Interpretation of Raw Agricultural Commodity........................... 2070-AC54
3911 SAN No. 3429. Pesticide Worker Protection Standard; Training Provisions for Workers.. 2070-AC69
3912 SAN No. 3558. Worker Protection Standard: Revision of Crop Advisor Requirements...... 2070-AC82
3913 SAN No. 2684. Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides under FIFRA and FFDCA.......... 2070-AC02
3914 SAN No. 2687. Pesticide Data Requirements for Registration (Revision)................ 2070-AC12
3915 SAN No. 3019. Microbiological Water Purifiers; Labeling Claims....................... 2070-AC43
3916 SAN No. 3222. Pesticides and Groundwater State Management Plan Regulation............ 2070-AC46
3917 SAN No. 2337. Procedures To Make Restricted Use Pesticides Available to Noncertified
Persons for Use by Certified Applicators.............................................. 2070-AB48
3918 SAN No. 2725. FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide Production and Distribution
(Revision)............................................................................ 2070-AC07
3919 SAN No. 2659. Pesticide Management and Disposal: Standards for Pesticide Containers
and Containment....................................................................... 2070-AB95
3920 SAN No. 2639. Child-Resistant Packaging Regulations (Revision)....................... 2070-AB96
3921 SAN No. 3318. Exemption of Sterilant Pesticide Products From Regulation Under the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)............................ 2070-AC58
3922 SAN No. 3320. Regulatory Relief for Low-Risk Pesticides.............................. 2070-AC67
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3923 SAN No. 2444. Pesticide Tolerances; Portion of Food Commodities To Be Analyzed for
Pesticide Residues.................................................................... 2070-AC45
3924 SAN No. 3113. Endangered Species Protection Program (Reg Plan Seq. No. 160).......... 2070-AC42
3925 SAN No. 3135. Pesticide Flammability Labeling Requirements for Total Release Foggers. 2070-AC60
3926 SAN No. 2371. Restricted Use Criteria for Pesticides in Ground Waster................ 2070-AB60
3927 SAN No. 1640. Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide Hazard Communication............ 2070-AC34
3928 SAN No. 2446. Certification of Pesticide Applicators (Revision)...................... 2070-AB75
3929 SAN No. 2338. Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit Information (Revision)......... 2070-AB50
3930 SAN No. 2720. Policy or Procedures for Notification to the Agency of Stored
Pesticides With Cancelled or Suspended Registration................................... 2070-AC08
3931 SAN No. 2351. Classification of Certain Pesticides for Restricted Use Due to
Groundwater Concerns.................................................................. 2070-AC33
3932 SAN No. 3141. Revision to Crop Grouping Regulations.................................. 2070-AC52
3933 SAN No. 3432. Pesticide Management and Disposal...................................... 2070-AC81
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3934 SAN No. 2445. Microbial Pesticides; Experimental Use Permits and Notifications....... 2070-AB77
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3935 SAN No. 3504. Hazardous Air Pollutants Test Rule..................................... 2070-AC76
3936 SAN No. 3301. TSCA Chemical Use Inventory Rule (Reg Plan Seq. No. 141)............... 2070-AC61
3937 SAN No. 3034. Facility Coverage Amendment; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;
Community Right-to-Know............................................................... 2070-AC71
3938 SAN No. 3388. Deletion of Isopropyl Alcohol; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;
Community Right-to-Know............................................................... 2070-AC77
3939 SAN No. 3499. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Disclosure Requirements at the Transfer of
Target Housing (Section 1018); Joint Rule with the Dept. of HUD....................... 2070-AC75
3940 SAN No. 2425. Responses to Petitions Received To Add to or Delete Chemicals From the
List of Toxic Chemicals Subject to Toxic Release Reporting Under EPCRA Section 313.... 2070-AC00
3941 SAN No. 3243. Lead Hazard Standards (Reg Plan Seq. No. 142).......................... 2070-AC63
3942 SAN No. 3244. Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Training, Accreditation and
Certification Rule and Model State Plan Rule.......................................... 2070-AC64
3943 SAN No. 2249. Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Protection Rule...................... 2070-AC66
3944 SAN No. 3508. TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of Lead-Based Abatement Waste....... 2070-AC72
3945 SAN No. 3480. Development of Guidance as mandated by Executive Order 12873, Section
503 on ``Environmentally Preferable Products''........................................ 2070-AC78
3946 SAN No. 3494. Proposed Decisions on Test Rules....................................... 2070-AB07
3947 SAN No. 2245. Negotiated Consent Order Procedural Test Rule (Revision)............... 2070-AB30
3948 SAN No. 2563. ATSDR Substances Test Rule............................................. 2070-AB79
3949 SAN No. 2865. Multi-Chemical Endpoint Test Rule; Chemical Fate and Environmental
Effects............................................................................... 2070-AC36
3950 SAN No. 1923. Follow-up Rules on Existing Chemicals.................................. 2070-AA58
3951 SAN No. 2848/3252. Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) To Reduce Lead (Pb) Consumption and Use........................................ 2070-AC21
3952 SAN No. 2146. Regulatory Investigation of Formaldehyde............................... 2070-AB14
3953 SAN No. 2150. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Applications for Exemptions From the
Ban on Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution.................................... 2070-AB20
3954 SAN No. 2878. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments................... 2070-AC01
3955 SAN No. 3047. Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule........ 2070-AC62
3956 SAN No. 1923. Significant New Use Rules on National Program Chemicals; Asbestos,
Lead, and Refractory Ceramic Fibers................................................... 2070-AC37
3957 SAN No. 3559. Notice of TSCA Section 4 Reimbursement Period and TSCA Section 12(b)
Export Notification Period Sunset Dates for TSCA Section 4 Substances................. 2070-AC84
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3958 SAN No. 3007. Chemical List Expansion; Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know
Act Section 313 (Reg Plan Seq. No. 161)............................................... 2070-AC47
3959 SAN No. 3507. Small Source Exemption Considerations; Toxic Release Reporting;
Community Right-to-Know............................................................... 2070-AC70
3960 SAN No. 2847. Mandatory Pollution Prevention Reporting for Toxic Release Inventory
(TRI)................................................................................. 2070-AC24
3961 SAN No. 3242. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements at Renovation of Target
Housing............................................................................... 2070-AC65
3962 SAN No. 3493. Final Decisions on Test Rules.......................................... 2070-AB94
3963 SAN No. 2865. Multi-Chemical Endpoint(s) Test Rule; Developmental and Reproductive
Toxicity, and Neurotoxicity........................................................... 2070-AC27
3964 SAN No. 1976. Follow-up Rules on Non-5(e) New Chemical Substances.................... 2070-AA59
3965 SAN No. 3495. Chemical Specific Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) To Extend
Provisions of Section 5(e) Orders..................................................... 2070-AB27
3966 SAN No. 2247. Generic Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Acrylate Compounds......... 2070-AB56
3967 SAN No. 2326. Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microbial Products (``Biotechnology'')
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)......................................... 2070-AB61
3968 SAN No. 2760. Premanufacture Notification (PMN) Rule Amendments...................... 2070-AC14
3969 SAN No. 2560. Procedures and Criteria for Termination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCBs) Disposal Permits............................................................... 2070-AB81
3970 SAN No. 2844. Regulatory Investigation of Dioxin in Pulp and Paper Mill Sludge....... 2070-AC05
3971 SAN No. 2779. Use of Acrylamide and N-Methylolacrylamide (NMA) for Grouting.......... 2070-AC17
3972 SAN No. 3021. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Transformer Reclassification Rule..... 2070-AC39
3973 SAN No. 3148. Revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan.............................. 2070-AC51
3974 SAN No. 2178. Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules.................. 2070-AB08
3975 SAN No. 1139. Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules.................... 2070-AB11
3976 SAN No. 3190. Amendment to the TSCA Section 8(a) Comprehensive Assessment Information
Rule (CAIR)........................................................................... 2070-AC19
3977 SAN No. 3118. TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public
Comment............................................................................... 2070-AC80
3978 SAN No. 3557. Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training and Certification: Renovation and
Remodeling............................................................................ 2070-AC83
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3979 SAN No. 3249. Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium in Comfort Cooling Towers;
Application of TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification; Amendment...................... 2070-AC57
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Clean Water Act (CWA)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3980 Revised Recreational Water Quality Criteria For Microorganisms........................ 2040-AC50
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Clean Water Act (CWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3981 SAN No. 3448. Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge (Round II).......... 2040-AC25
3982 SAN No. 3497. Amendments to Final Sewage Sludge Use and Disposal Rule................ 2040-AC29
3983 SAN No. 3562. Clarification of ``Standing'' Requirement for State NPDES Programs..... 2040-AC43
3984 SAN No. 3504. Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants and
Toxicity for the State of California.................................................. 2040-AC44
3985 Leather Tanning and Finishing Effluent Guidelines - Pretreatment Standards for
Existing and New Sources.............................................................. 2040-AC48
3986 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean
Water Act............................................................................. 2040-AC49
3987 SAN No. 1427. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Category.............................................................................. 2040-AA13
3988 SAN No. 2747. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Coastal Subcategory of the
Oil and Gas Extraction Category....................................................... 2040-AB72
3989 SAN No. 2805. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment
Industry.............................................................................. 2040-AB78
3990 SAN No. 2806. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery
Category, Phase I..................................................................... 2040-AB79
3991 SAN No. 3209. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Industrial Laundries Category 2040-AB97
3992 SAN No. 3204. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Transportation Equipment
Cleaning Category..................................................................... 2040-AB98
3993 SAN No. 3489. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Landfills and Incinerators....... 2040-AC23
3994 SAN No. 3496. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery
Category, Phase II.................................................................... 2040-AC30
3995 SAN No. 3517. Water Quality Standards to Replace Portions of Florida's Existing State
Water Quality Standards, i.e., State Antidegradation Policy........................... 2040-AC37
3996 SAN No. 3518. Federal Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the United States
in New Mexico......................................................................... 2040-AC38
3997 SAN No. 3444. Criteria and Standards Reflecting Best Technology Available (BTA) for
Cooling Water Intake Structures under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act........... 2040-AC34
3998 SAN No. 2501. NPDES Wastewater Permit Application Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal................................ 2040-AB39
3999 SAN No. 3234. Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Application Form 2C - Wastewater
Discharge Information................................................................. 2040-AC26
4000 SAN No. 2804. Clean Water Act Section 404 Program Definition--Isolated Waters and
Artificial Wetlands................................................................... 2040-AB74
4001 SAN No. 3224. Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment................... 2040-AC14
4002 SAN No. 3442. Continuous Emission Monitoring and Other Pollutant Limitation and
Monitoring Regulations for Sewage Sludge Incinerators................................. 2040-AC46
4003 SAN No. 2737. Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations for Dredged Material............ 2040-AB62
4004 SAN No. 2820. Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations...................... 2040-AB85
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Clean Water Act (CWA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4005 SAN No. 3441. Guidance on the Eligibility of Multiple Purpose Activities under the
State Revolving Fund Program.......................................................... 2040-AC31
4006 SAN No. 3203. Water Quality Guidance for the Great Lakes System (Reg Plan Seq. No.
162).................................................................................. 2040-AC08
4007 SAN No. 2712. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard
Category.............................................................................. 2040-AB53
4008 SAN No. 3391. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Pesticide Formulating, Packaging
and Repackaging....................................................................... 2040-AC21
4009 SAN No. 3567. 301(k) Innovative Technology Time Extensions........................... 2040-AC42
4010 SAN No. 3503. San Francisco Bay/Delta Water Quality Standards (Reg Plan Seq. No. 163) 2040-AC35
4011 SAN No. 2304. Effluent Guidelines Plan............................................... 2040-AC20
4012 SAN No. 3564. Technical Amendment to National Estuary Program Financial Assistance
Regulation............................................................................ 2040-AC40
4013 SAN No. 3371. Definition of Wetlands; Revisions to the Federal Manual for Identifying
and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands............................................... 2040-AC03
4014 SAN No. 3443. 1996 Needs Survey...................................................... 2040-AC33
4015 SAN No. 2736. Reorganization and Corrections to List of Ocean Dumping Sites.......... 2040-AB63
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Clean Water Act (CWA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4016 SAN No. 2587. Revisions to Regulations for Modification of Secondary Treatment
Requirements for Municipal Discharges into Marine Waters.............................. 2040-AB29
4017 SAN No. 3330. Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy........................... 2040-AC17
4018 SAN No. 3154. Exception from Wetlands Mitigation Sequence for Alaska................. 2040-AC05
4019 SAN No. 3447. Clean Water Act Section 404 Program Definition--Artificial Wetlands.... 2040-AC28
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Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4020 SAN No. 3602. Protective Action Guidance for Drinking Water.......................... 2060-AF39
4021 SAN No. 1727. Environmental Protection Standards for Low-Level Radioactive Waste..... 2060-AA04
4022 SAN No. 2073. Radiation Site Cleanup (Reg Plan Seq. No. 143)......................... 2060-AB31
4023 SAN No. 3321 (was 2073). Federal Radiation Protection Guidance for Exposure of the
General Public........................................................................ 2060-AE61
4024 SAN No. 3568. Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada 2060-AF38
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4025 SAN No. 3232. Criteria for the Certification of Compliance With 40 CFR Part 191
Environmental Standards for the Management and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-
Level, and Transuranic Radioactive Waste.............................................. 2060-AE30
4026 SAN No. 1166. Groundwater Protection Standards for Inactive Uranium Tailing Sites.... 2060-AC03
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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4027 SAN No. 3440. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper
(Revision)............................................................................ 2040-AC27
4028 SAN No. 2340. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Disinfection
(Reg Plan Seq. No. 144)............................................................... 2040-AA97
4029 SAN No. 2807. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic................... 2040-AB75
4030 SAN No. 3176. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Sulfate................... 2040-AC07
4031 SAN No. 3238. National Primary Drinking Water Standards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb........ 2040-AC13
4032 SAN No. 3509. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants from
Drinking Water Priority List (Phase VI-B)--Organic and Inorganic Contaminants (Reg
Plan Seq. No. 145).................................................................... 2040-AC22
4033 SAN No. 3563. Reformatting of Drinking Water Regulations............................. 2040-AC41
4034 SAN No. 2784. Revisions to SDWA; Underground Injection Control Program Regulations
for Class II (Oil and Gas Related) Wells.............................................. 2040-AB77
4035 SAN No. 2778. Management of Class V Injection Wells Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act (Reg Plan Seq. No. 146)..................................................... 2040-AB83
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4036 SAN No. 3268. Analytical Methods for Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants........... 2040-AC12
4037 SAN No. 2281. National Primary Drinking Water Regulation: Radionuclides (Reg Plan
Seq. No. 164)......................................................................... 2040-AA94
4038 SAN No. 2772/2304. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants From
Drinking Water Priority List (Phase VIA) - Disinfection Byproducts Rule and Enhanced
Surface Water Treatment Rule.......................................................... 2040-AB82
4039 SAN No. 3445. Drinking Water Microbial and Disinfection By-Product Monitoring Rule
(formerly called the ``Information Collection Disinfection Byproducts Rule'')......... 2040-AC24
4040 SAN No. 3359. Drinking Water Primacy Withdrawal Regulation (Revision)................ 2040-AC19
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4041 SAN No. 2440. Indian Rule for the Wellhead Protection Program and Sole Source Aquifer
Demonstration Program................................................................. 2040-AB18
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Noise Control Act (NCA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4042 SAN No. 2046. Withdrawal of Products From the Agency's Reports Identifying Major
Noise Sources and Withdrawal of Proposed Rules........................................ 2060-AB24
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4043 SAN No. 2872. Modifications to the Definition of Solid Waste and Regulations of
Hazardous Waste Recycling: General.................................................... 2050-AD18
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4044 SAN No. 3425. Facility Response Planning for Delegated Offshore Facilities........... 2050-AE18
4045 SAN No. 3426. Regulations to Control Imports and Exports of Hazardous and Other
Wastes................................................................................ 2050-AE13
4046 SAN No. 3428. Hazardous Waste Management System; Amendment to Generic Exclusion for
KO61, KO62, and FOO6 HTMR Residuals (Encapsulated Uses)............................... 2050-AE15
4047 Alternatives for Ground-Water Monitoring at Small, Dry/Remote Municipal Solid Waste
Landfills............................................................................. 2050-AE24
4048 SAN No. 3547. New and Revised Testing Methods Approved for RCRA Subtitle C Hazardous
Waste Testing Manual, SW-846, Third Edition, Update IV................................ 2050-AE25
4049 SAN No. 3585. Financial Assurance Effective Date for Owners and Operators of
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Facilities............................................. 2050-AE27
4050 SAN No. 3328. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes: Hazardous Waste
Identification Rule (HWIR); Waste (Reg Plan Seq. No. 147)............................. 2050-AE07
4051 SAN No. 2780. Causes for Permit Modifications to Hazardous Waste Management
Facilities............................................................................ 2050-AD05
4052 SAN No. 3042. Hazardous Waste Management System: Post-Closure Requirements........... 2050-AD55
4053 SAN No. 3134. Spent Solvents Listing Determination................................... 2050-AD84
4054 SAN No. 3151. Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determination........................... 2050-AD85
4055 SAN No. 3427. New and Revised Testing Methods Approved for RCRA Subtitle C, in ``Test
Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods'' (SW-846), Third
Edition, Update III................................................................... 2050-AE14
4056 SAN No. 3179. Subtitle D Corporate Financial Test and Guarantee...................... 2050-AD77
4057 SAN No. 3416. Revisions to Criteria Applicable to Solid Waste Disposal Facilities
that May Accept CESQG Hazardous Wastes Excluding Municipal Solid Waste Landfills...... 2050-AE11
4058 SAN No. 3178. Removal of Pentachlorophenol From F027; Restore It as U242; Change
Toxicity Designation of F021; and Clarify Basis for Listing Criteria.................. 2050-AD78
4059 SAN No. 3066/3068/3069. Listing Determination of Wastes Generated During the
Manufacture of Azo, Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane Dyes and Pigments............... 2050-AD80
4060 SAN No. 3064. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste: Petroleum Refining
Process Wastes........................................................................ 2050-AD88
4061 SAN No. 3211. RCRA Fees: Handler Notifications and Waste Export Notifications........ 2050-AD92
4062 SAN No. 3333. Revised Technical Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities
(Reg Plan Seq. No. 148)............................................................... 2050-AE01
4063 SAN No. 3366. Land Disposal Restrictions--Phase IV: Treatment Standards for Certain
Mineral Processing Wastes; TC metals; Newly Listed Wastes from Wood Preserving and
Dyes and Pigments..................................................................... 2050-AE05
4064 SAN No. 2982. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes; Hazardous Waste
Identification Rule (HWIR): Contaminated Media (Reg Plan Seq. No. 149)................ 2050-AE22
4065 SAN No. 3147. Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation.................................... 2050-AE21
4066 SAN No. 2303. Location Standards for Hazardous Waste Facilities...................... 2050-AB42
4067 SAN No. 3365. Land Disposal Restrictions--Phase III: Standards for Decharacterized
Wastes and Treatment Standards for Newly Listed Carbamate, Organobromine Wastes, and
Spent Aluminum Potliners (Reg Plan Seq. No. 150)...................................... 2050-AD38
4068 SAN No. 3235. Rule Identifying When Military Munitions Become Hazardous Wastes and
Management Standards for Such Wastes.................................................. 2050-AD90
4069 SAN No. 3218. Streamline Permitting for Mixed Waste.................................. 2050-AD65
4070 SAN No. 2827. RCRA Subtitle C Indian Program Authorization........................... 2050-AD07
4071 SAN No. 3150. Field Filtering of Ground-Water Samples................................ 2050-AD86
4072 SAN No. 2751. RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities; State/Tribal Permit Program--
Determination of Adequacy............................................................. 2050-AD03
4073 SAN No. 3032. Guideline for Federal Procurement of Paper and Paper Products
Containing Recovered Materials........................................................ 2050-AD41
4074 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials................................................................... 2050-AE23
4075 SAN No. 3433. Underground Storage Tanks Containing Hazardous Substances - Financial
Responsibility Requirements........................................................... 2050-AC15
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4076 SAN No. 2634. Revisions to the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation................... 2050-AC62
4077 SAN No. 2870. Modifications of the Hazardous Waste Recycling Regulations: Universal
Wastes................................................................................ 2050-AD19
4078 SAN No. 2524. No-Migration Variance for Prohibited Hazardous Waste Land Disposal..... 2050-AC44
4079 SAN No. 3065. Listing Determination for Hazardous Wastes - Organobromines Chemical
Industry.............................................................................. 2050-AD79
4080 SAN No. 2826. New and Revised Testing Methods Approved for RCRA Subtitle C Hazardous
Waste Testing Manual SW-846, Third Edition, Update II................................. 2050-AD06
4081 SAN No. 2622. Hazardous Waste Management System, Amendment to Subpart C Rulemaking
Petitions: Use of Groundwater Data in Delisting Decisions............................. 2050-AC65
4082 SAN No. 3033. Identification and Listing Of Hazardous Waste: Carbamate Chemicals
Production Wastes..................................................................... 2050-AD59
4083 SAN No. 3189. Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic
Rule to Underground Storage Tanks Contaminated Media and Debris....................... 2050-AD69
4084 SAN No. 3114. Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste: Implementation of the OECD
Decision for Recyclable Wastes........................................................ 2050-AD87
4085 SAN No. 3201. Regulatory Determination on Remaining Wastes From the Combustion of
Fossil Fuels.......................................................................... 2050-AD91
4086 SAN No. 3237. Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury Containing Lamps..................................................... 2050-AD93
4087 SAN No. 3315. RCRA Expanded Public Participation and Revisions to Combustion
Permitting Procedures (Reg Plan Seq. No. 165)......................................... 2050-AD97
4088 SAN No. 3334. Report to Congress and Final Regulatory Determination on Cement Kiln
Dust.................................................................................. 2050-AE02
4089 SAN No. 2390. Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities........................................................... 2050-AB80
4090 SAN No. 2647. RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)..................... 2050-AC71
4091 SAN No. 2240. Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility--RCRA Air Emission Standards. 2050-AD62
4092 SAN No. 3368. Hazardous Waste Management System; Amendment to Generic Exclusion Level
for KO61, KO62 and FOO6 HTMR Residuals (Non-Encapsulated Uses); Final Rule............ 2050-AE09
4093 SAN No. 3094. Extension of States Interim Authorization Option to Carry Out Post-HSWA
Regulations........................................................................... 2050-AD57
4094 SAN No. 2761. Financial Test for Local Governments That Own/Operate Municipal Solid
Waste Landfills....................................................................... 2050-AD04
4095 SAN No. 3384. Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials................................................................... 2050-AE16
4096 SAN No. 3149. Underground Storage Tanks--Lender Liability............................ 2050-AD67
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4097 SAN No. 2935. Land Disposal Restrictions - Phase II - Universal Treatment Standards
for Organic Toxicity Characteristic Wastes and Newly Listed Wastes.................... 2050-AD89
4098 SAN No. 3053. Revisions to Interim Status Groundwater Monitoring Requirements for
Newly Regulated Land Disposal Facilities.............................................. 2050-AD56
4099 SAN No. 3085. Suspension of the Toxicity Characteristic Rule for Non-Underground
Storage Tank Petroleum Contaminated Media............................................. 2050-AD64
4100 SAN No. 3332. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Amendments to Definition
of Solid Waste........................................................................ 2050-AD99
4101 SAN No. 2277. Amendments to Groundwater Monitoring Requirements at Hazardous Waste
Facilities............................................................................ 2050-AB20
4102 SAN No. 2435. Hazardous Waste Management System: Groundwater Monitoring Constituents
(Phase II) and Methods................................................................ 2050-AC05
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4103 SAN No. 3448. NAAQS: Particulate Matter (Review)..................................... 2060-AE66
4104 SAN No. 3468. Establishment of Lesser Quantity Emission Rates for Hazardous Air
Pollutants............................................................................ 2060-AE98
4105 SAN NO. 3549. NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - FCC Units, Reformers and Sulfur Plants.. 2060-AF28
4106 SAN No. 3344. NESHAP--Chromium Chemical Manufacturing................................ 2060-AE42
4107 SAN NO. 3552. Regional Haze Protection............................................... 2060-AF32
4108 SAN No. 3037. Report to Congress and Prioritized Category List for Regulation of VOC
Emissions from Consumer and Commercial Products....................................... 2060-AE24
4109 SAN No. 3389. Fuels and Fuel Additives Waiver Application Criteria................... 2060-AE68
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4110 SAN No. 2909. Revisions to the New Source Review Regulations......................... 2060-AD13
4111 SAN No. 2961. Locomotive Emissions Standards......................................... 2060-AD33
4112 SAN No. 3111. Prohibition of Leaded Gasoline for Highway Use......................... 2060-AD55
4113 SAN No. 3369. Federal Operating Permit Rules......................................... 2060-AD68
4114 SAN No. 3286. Mobile-Stationary Source Trading Program............................... 2060-AD85
4115 SAN No. 3259. New Source Review (NSR) Reform (Reg Plan Seq. No. 151)................. 2060-AE11
4116 SAN No. 3186. Amendments to the Emission Defect Reporting Requirements............... 2060-AE16
4117 Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements--Onboard Diagnostic Checks................ 2060-AE19
4118 SAN No. 3263. Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures........ 2060-AE20
4119 SAN No. 3262. Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements............................. 2060-AE22
4120 SAN No. 3355. Federal Implementation Plans To Achieve the National Ambient Air
Quality Standard for Ozone in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, SCAQMD, and Ventura
County, California Nonattainment Areas................................................ 2060-AE25
4121 SAN No. 3302. Consolidated Emission Reporting........................................ 2060-AE32
4122 SAN No. 3314. Addition of Test Method 205 to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51............ 2060-AE33
4123 SAN No. 3353. NAAQS: Ozone (Review) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 152).......................... 2060-AE57
4124 SAN No. 3354. State Implementation Plan Completeness Criteria........................ 2060-AE58
4125 SAN No. 3276. Standards for Emissions from Ethanol-Fueled Motor Vehicles and Motor
Vehicle Engines....................................................................... 2060-AE67
4126 SAN No. 3407. Amendment of Method 23: Measurement of Dioxin Emission from Stationary
Sources and Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution Measurement Methods for Various
Medias................................................................................ 2060-AF00
4127 SAN No. 3526. Ozone Transport Commission; Emission Vehicle Program for the Northeast
Ozone Transport Region (Reg Plan Seq. No. 153)........................................ 2060-AF15
4128 SAN No. 3474. Ammonia Test Method, 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix M........................ 2060-AF22
4129 SAN No. 3473. Test Method 302, Appendix M, 40 CFR Part 51............................ 2060-AF23
4130 SAN No. 3472. Technical Corrections to 40 CFR 60, Appendix A and to 40 CFR 61,
Appendix.............................................................................. 2060-AF24
4131 SAN No. 3082. NESHAP: Ferroalloy Industry............................................ 2060-AF29
4132 SAN No. 3553. Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of Ozone State
Implementation Plans.................................................................. 2060-AF34
4133 SAN No. 3516. Comprehensive Radiation Waste Management Rule.......................... 2060-AF41
4134 SAN No. 3569. Federal Implementation Plan to Control Emissions From Two Power
Stations Located on Navajo Nation Lands............................................... 2060-AF42
4135 SAN No. 3572. Acid Rain Program: Revisions to Applicability, Exemptions, Allocations,
and Small Diesel Refineries........................................................... 2060-AF45
4136 SAN No. 3574. Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Permits Regulations Under Title IV
of the Clean Air Act to Make Technical Corrections.................................... 2060-AF47
4137 Control of Air Pollution from Aircraft and Aircraft Engines; Emission Standards and
Test Procedures....................................................................... 2060-AF50
4138 SAN No. 3519. Conventional Gasoline Marker........................................... 2060-AF53
4139 SAN No. 1004. NAAQS: Nitrogen Dioxide (Review)....................................... 2060-AC06
4140 SAN No. 3016. Revise Capture Efficiency Guidelines................................... 2060-AD84
4141 SAN No. 3470. Supplement D to the Guideline on Air Quality Modeling.................. 2060-AF01
4142 SAN No. 2719. Medical Waste Incinerators (Reg Plan Seq. No. 154)..................... 2060-AC62
4143 SAN No. 2916. NSPS: Municipal Waste Combustion--Phase II and Phase III (Reg Plan Seq.
No. 155).............................................................................. 2060-AD00
4144 SAN No. 3106. NSPS for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) - Revision............................... 2060-AD04
4145 SAN No. 3379. NSPS: Starch Production Facilities..................................... 2060-AE65
4146 SAN No. 2719. NSPS: Medical Waste Incinerators....................................... 2060-AE73
4147 SAN No. 2892. NESHAP: Asbestos Processing............................................ 2060-AB51
4148 SAN No. 3105 (was 2914). Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guideline: Pulp and Paper.... 2060-AD03
4149 SAN No. 2965. NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing................................ 2060-AD57
4150 SAN No. 3373/2993. Radionuclide Major Source Definition.............................. 2060-AD60
4151 SAN No. 3077. NESHAP: Printing/Publishing Industry................................... 2060-AD95
4152 SAN No. 3166. NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group I................................... 2060-AD96
4153 SAN No. 3074. NESHAP: Surface Coating Operations in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair..... 2060-AD98
4154 SAN No. 3159. NESHAP for Off-Site Waste Operations................................... 2060-AE05
4155 SAN No. 3215. NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Industry............................... 2060-AE08
4156 SAN No. 3229. NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production................................. 2060-AE34
4157 SAN No. 3228. National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for
Polymers and Resins, Group III........................................................ 2060-AE36
4158 SAN No. 3187. NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group IV.................................. 2060-AE37
4159 SAN No. 3303. NESHAP--Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing.................................. 2060-AE40
4160 SAN No. 3345. NESHAP--Steel Pickling, HC1 Process.................................... 2060-AE41
4161 SAN No. 3343. NESHAP--Iron Foundries and Steel Foundries............................. 2060-AE43
4162 SAN No. 3304. NESHAP--Phosphate Fertilizers Production............................... 2060-AE44
4163 SAN No. 3340. NESHAP--Primary Copper Smelters........................................ 2060-AE46
4164 SAN No. 3342. NESHAP--Wood Treatment Industry........................................ 2060-AE47
4165 SAN No. 3346. NESHAP--Integrated Iron and Steel...................................... 2060-AE48
4166 SAN No. 3479. Amendments to Part 63 to Establish Provisions for Determining Potential
to Emit............................................................................... 2060-AE63
4167 SAN No. 3123. NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing Industry......................... 2060-AE75
4168 SAN No. 3072. NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants........................................ 2060-AE76
4169 SAN No. 3078. NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry.................................... 2060-AE77
4170 SAN No. 3079. NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing.................................. 2060-AE78
4171 SAN No. 3326. NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production....................... 2060-AE79
4172 SAN No. 3453. NESHAP: Combustion Sources in the Sulfite Pulping Industry............. 2060-AE80
4173 SAN No. 3408. NESHAP: Polyether Polyol Production.................................... 2060-AE81
4174 SAN No. 3452. NESHAP: Non-SOCMI Organic Chemical Production.......................... 2060-AE82
4175 SAN No. 3451. NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production..................................... 2060-AE83
4176 SAN No. 3450. NESHAP: Production of Agricultural Chemicals........................... 2060-AE84
4177 SAN No. 3449. NESHAP: Chlorine Manufacturing......................................... 2060-AE85
4178 SAN No. 3338. NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production.......................... 2060-AE86
4179 SAN No. 3467. NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters.......................................... 2060-AE97
4180 SAN No. 3469. NESHAP: Manufacture of Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde.......................... 2060-AE99
4181 SAN No. 2547. National Emission Standard for Radon Emissions from Phosphogypsum
Stacks................................................................................ 2060-AF04
4182 SAN No. 3378. NESHAP: Manufacturers of Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers..................... 2060-AF06
4183 SAN No. 3465. NESHAP: Polycarbonates Production...................................... 2060-AF09
4184 SAN No. 3466. Delisting of Source Categories under 112(c): Stainless and Non-
Stainless Steel Manufacturing and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Operation................ 2060-AF11
4185 SAN No. 3377. Publically Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Study.......................... 2060-AF26
4186 SAN No. 3548. NESHAP: Nylon 6 Production............................................. 2060-AF27
4187 SAN No. 3550. NESHAP: Baker's Yeast Manufacturing Industry........................... 2060-AF30
4188 SAN No. 3551. Amendments to General Provisions for 40 CFR 63......................... 2060-AF31
4189 SAN No. 3459. Criteria and Procedures for Determining Transportation Conformity in
Attainment Areas...................................................................... 2060-AE90
4190 Correction to Criteria and Procedures for Determining Transportation Conformity:
Nitrogen Oxides Requirements for Areas with a 182 (f) Exemption....................... 2060-AF25
4191 SAN No. 3281. VOC Regulation for Automobile and Truck Refinishing Coatings........... 2060-AE35
4192 SAN No. 3351. VOC Regulation for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings... 2060-AE55
4193 SAN No. 2869. Revised Light-Duty Durability Procedures for Model Year 1999 and Later. 2060-AE06
4194 SAN No. 3191. Cold Temperature Carbon Monoxide Emissions Averaging................... 2060-AE13
4195 SAN No. 3456. Tier 2 Emission Standards.............................................. 2060-AE87
4196 SAN No. 3454. Control of Motor Vehicle Evaporative Emissions......................... 2060-AE89
4197 SAN No. 3139. Amendment Concerning the Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of
Foreign Manufactured Vehicles and Engines............................................. 2060-AD90
4198 SAN No. 3323. Review of the Federal Test Procedure for Emissions From Motor Vehicles
and Motor Vehicle Engines (Reg Plan Seq. No. 156)..................................... 2060-AE27
4199 SAN No. 2727. Emission Design and Defect Warranty and Parts List..................... 2060-AD56
4200 SAN No. 2728. Revisions to Regulations on Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives... 2060-AC74
4201 SAN No. 2769. Control of Air Toxics Emissions From Motor Vehicles (Reg Plan Seq. No.
157).................................................................................. 2060-AC75
4202 SAN No. 3091. ''Substantially Similar'' Definition for Diesel Fuels.................. 2060-AD77
4203 SAN No. 3455. Standards for Methanol Vehicle Fillnecks and Methanol Fuel Dispensers,
and Specifications for Methanol Vehicle Fuel.......................................... 2060-AE88
4204 SAN No. 3361. Emission Standards for New Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At and Below
19 Kilowatts (25 horsepower) (Phase 2) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 158)........................ 2060-AE29
4205 SAN No. 3350. Emission Standards for Gasoline Spark-ignition and Diesel Compression-
ignition Marine Engines............................................................... 2060-AE54
4206 SAN No. 3458. Emission Standards for Nonroad Recreational Vehicles and Revision of On-
highway Motorcycle Emission Standards................................................. 2060-AE91
4207 SAN No. 3175. Restrictions on Motor Vehicle and Non-Road Engines..................... 2060-AD72
4208 SAN No. 3325. Urban Bus Pass/Fail Rate Rulemaking.................................... 2060-AE71
4209 SAN No. 2888. Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Control Regulation........................... 2060-AD45
4210 SAN No. 3352. NSPS for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) - Revision.............................. 2060-AE56
4211 SAN No. 3462. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Administrative Changes to the Final
Rule to Phaseout Ozone Depleting Chemicals............................................ 2060-AE70
4212 SAN No. 3460. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule to Amend Leak
Repair Provisions, Equipment Standards and Scope of Chemicals to be Recycled Under
Section 608 of the Amended CAA........................................................ 2060-AE92
4213 SAN No. 3463. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule to Amend
Grandfathering Requirements for the Technician Certification Program for National
Recycling............................................................................. 2060-AF05
4214 SAN No. 3555. Amendment to the MVAC Rule to Include All Refrigerants................. 2060-AF35
4215 SAN No. 3556. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule Regarding a
Recycling Standard Under Section 608.................................................. 2060-AF36
4216 SAN No. 3560. Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling Rule to Include All Refrigerants 2060-AF37
4217 SAN No. 3537. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule to Amend Leak
Repair Provisions, Equipment Standards and Scope of Chemicals to be Recycled Under
Section 608 of the Amended CAA........................................................ 2060-AF52
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4218 SAN No. 2942. Enhanced Monitoring Program............................................ 2060-AD18
4219 SAN No. 2955. Registration and Testing of Lead Substitute Gasoline Additives......... 2060-AD29
4220 SAN No. 2951. Emission Standards for Clean-Fuel Vehicles and Engines, Requirements
for Clean-Fuel Vehicle Conversions and California Pilot Test Program.................. 2060-AD32
4221 SAN No. 3009/3357. Acid Rain Opt-In Regulations...................................... 2060-AD43
4222 SAN No. 3018. Standards for Deposit Control Gasoline Additives....................... 2060-AD71
4223 SAN No. 2939. Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act. 2060-AD81
4224 SAN No. 3221. Administration of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act With
Respect to Contracts, Grants, and Loans--List of Facilities Ineligible for Federal
Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs............................................... 2060-AD83
4225 SAN No. 3285-2763. Emission Standards for Gaseous-Fueled Vehicles and Certification
Procedures for Aftermarket Conversions................................................ 2060-AD86
4226 SAN No. 3261. Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements--Provisions for
Redesignation......................................................................... 2060-AE21
4227 SAN No. 2887. National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants as It Applies
to Nuclear Power Reactors Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission............... 2060-AE38
4228 SAN No. 3146. NESHAPS Pertaining to Facilities Other Than Commercial Nuclear Power
Reactors Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or by NRC Agreement
States................................................................................ 2060-AE39
4229 SAN No. 3347. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Mobile Air-Conditioning Recover-Only
Standard; Supplemental Rule........................................................... 2060-AE52
4230 SAN No. 3319. Acid Rain Program, Revisions of Substitution and Reduced Utilization
Regulations........................................................................... 2060-AE59
4231 SAN No. 3457. On-Board Diagnostics Service Information Available..................... 2060-AE93
4232 SAN No. 3380. NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry - Wastewater.. 2060-AE94
4233 SAN No. 3500. Application of Mandatory Sanctions Under Title V of the Clean Air Act.. 2060-AE96
4234 SAN No. 3016. Addition of Methods 204, 204A - 204F for Measurement of VOC Emissions
from Stationary Sources............................................................... 2060-AF02
4235 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Individual Foreign Refinery Baseline
Requirements for Reformulated Gasoline................................................ 2060-AF13
4236 SAN No. 3259. New Source Review (NSR) Reform Rulemaking.............................. 2060-AF21
4237 SAN No. 3570. Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Administrative Appeal Regulations
Under Title IV of the Clean Air Act................................................... 2060-AF43
4238 SAN No. 3573. Acid Rain Program: Deletion of Certain Units........................... 2060-AF46
4239 Technical Amendments to Evaporative Emission Procedure................................ 2060-AF49
4240 SAN No. 3446. Revisions to Part 35, Subpart A Section 105 Air Grant Regulations...... 2060-AF03
4241 SAN No. 1002. NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Review)......................................... 2060-AA61
4242 SAN No. 2535. NSPS: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.................................. 2060-AC42
4243 SAN No. 3382. New Source Performance Standards for Cold Cleaning Operations.......... 2060-AF08
4244 SAN No. 3515. Revision to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources:
Automobile and Light Duty Truck Surface Coating Operation............................. 2060-AF14
4245 SAN No. 2841. NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating........................................ 2060-AC14
4246 SAN No. 2484. NESHAP: Ethylene Oxide From Commercial Sterilization................... 2060-AC28
4247 SAN No. 1695. NESHAP: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning................................... 2060-AC31
4248 SAN No. 2932. Guidance for the Implementation of Section 112(g)--Modifications....... 2060-AD06
4249 SAN No. 2926. NESHAP: Stage I Gasoline Distribution Facilities....................... 2060-AD93
4250 SAN No. 3168. NESHAP: Petroleum Refining - Other Sources Not Distinctly Listed....... 2060-AD94
4251 SAN No. 2945. NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group II.................................. 2060-AD97
4252 SAN No. 2946. NESHAP: Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations......................... 2060-AD99
4253 SAN No. 3075. NESHAP: Aerospace Industry............................................. 2060-AE02
4254 SAN No. 3193. NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelting........................................ 2060-AE04
4255 SAN No. 3341. NESHAP--Cyanide Chemical Manufacturing................................. 2060-AE45
4256 SAN No. 3192. Permits for Early Reductions Sources................................... 2060-AF10
4257 SAN No. 3046. Decision on the Petition to Remove Caprolactam from the List of H
Hazardous Air Pollutants.............................................................. 2060-AF33
4258 SAN No. 2937. Field Citation Program................................................. 2060-AD82
4259 SAN No. 3104. Standards for Tank Vessel Loading Operations........................... 2060-AD02
4260 SAN No. 3029. Control Technology Guidelines (CTG).................................... 2060-AD05
4261 On-Board Diagnostics: Revision to Requirements for Storage of Engine Conditions
Associated with Extinguishing a Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 2060-AF20
4262 SAN No. 2665. Amendments to Regulations Governing the Importation of Nonconforming
Vehicles.............................................................................. 2060-AC58
4263 SAN No. 3097. Nonconformance Penalties for 1998 Model Year Emission Standards for
Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles....................................................... 2060-AE07
4264 SAN No. 2637. Alternative Test Procedure for the Voluntary Aftermarket Part
Certification Program................................................................. 2060-AC50
4265 SAN No. 2940. Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits Brought Under
Section 304 of the Clean Air Act...................................................... 2060-AD80
4266 SAN No. 3571. Acid Rain Program: Revised Group 1, Phase II, NOx Emission Limitations. 2060-AF44
4267 SAN No. 3575. NOx Emission Limitations for Group 2 Boilers........................... 2060-AF48
4268 SAN No. 3348. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Labeling; Supplemental Rule......... 2060-AE51
4269 SAN No. 2690. User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs............................... 2060-AC66
4270 SAN No. 2240. Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility - RCRA Air Emission Standards 2060-AB94
4271 SAN No. 3603. User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Rule - Amendment.............. 2060-AF40
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4272 SAN No. 2726. Alternative Fuel Corporate Average Fuel Economy and Labeling
Requirements.......................................................................... 2060-AC78
4273 SAN No. 2849. Reorganization of 40 CFR Part 86, Subpart A............................ 2060-AC94
4274 SAN No. 3112. Determination of Significance for Nonroad Sources and Emission
Standards for New Nonroad Compression-Ignition Engines at or Above 37 Kilowatts....... 2060-AD54
4275 SAN No. 3257. Ambient Air Quality Surveillance Siting Criteria for Open Path
Analyzers............................................................................. 2060-AE31
4276 SAN No. 3375. Addendum to the General Preamble for Title I of the Clean Air Act
Amendments; Serious PM-10 Nonattainment Areas and PM-10 Nonattainment Area Attainment
Date Waivers.......................................................................... 2060-AE62
4277 SAN No. 3395. Renewable Oxygenates for Reformulated Gasoline......................... 2060-AE69
4278 SAN No. 3412. Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)................................. 2060-AE72
4279 SAN No. 3087. Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and Management..................... 2060-AE95
4280 SAN No. 2762. NAAQS: Carbon Monoxide (Review)........................................ 2060-AA63
4281 SAN No. 3080. NESHAP: Chromium--Industrial Process Cooling Towers.................... 2060-AC12
4282 SAN No. 2363. NESHAP: Hazardous Organic.............................................. 2060-AC19
4283 SAN No. 3205. Establishment of Guidance for Implementing Clean Air Act, Section
112(j) Provisions for Making MACT Determinations When EPA Fails to Promulgate a
Federal Standard...................................................................... 2060-AE00
4284 SAN No. 3039/3040. National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants;
National Emissions Standards for Radon Emissions From the Disposal of Uranium Mill
Tailings.............................................................................. 2060-AE23
4285 SAN No. 3464. Early Reduction Program--High Risk List Amendment...................... 2060-AF07
4286 SAN No. 3251. Sequence of Application of Mandatory Sanctions Under Section 179....... 2060-AE09
4287 SAN No. 2964. Economic Incentive Program Rules Authorized Under Title I of the CAA... 2060-AD58
4288 SAN No. 2952. Air Pollution Control; Preemption of State Regulation for Nonroad
Engine and Vehicle Standards.......................................................... 2060-AE17
4289 SAN No. 2365. Fuel and Fuel Additives: Registration Requirements..................... 2060-AC10
4290 SAN No. 3534. Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Fuel Quality Regulations for
Diesel Fuel Sold in 1993 and Later Calendar Years..................................... 2060-AF18
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Superfund (CERCLA)--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4291 SAN No. 2979. Risk Management Program For Chemical Accidental Release Prevention (Reg
Plan Seq. No. 159).................................................................... 2050-AD26
4292 SAN No. 3050. Deletion of Saccharin From the List of Hazardous Wastes Under RCRA and
the List of Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA......................................... 2050-AD45
4293 SAN No. 3423. Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates......................... 2050-AE12
4294 SAN No. 3424. Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Radon-222........................... 2050-AE20
4295 SAN No. 3054. Administrative Reporting Exemptions for Certain Radionuclide Releases.. 2050-AD46
4296 SAN No. 3439. National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites:
Proposed and Final Rules.............................................................. 2050-AD75
4297 SAN No. 3422. Response Action Contractor Indemnification............................. 2050-AE19
4298 SAN No. 3036. Amendments to the Extremely Hazardous Substances List Under Section 302
of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act............................. 2050-AD50
4299 SAN No. 3215. Amendments to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act,
Sections 302 through 312.............................................................. 2050-AE17
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Superfund (CERCLA)--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4300 SAN No. 3337. The National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites;
Deletion Policy for Resource Conservation and Recovery (RCRA) Facilities.............. 2050-AE04
4301 SAN No. 2394. Reporting Exemptions for Federally Permitted Releases of Hazardous
Substances............................................................................ 2050-AB82
4302 SAN No. 3000. Designation Under CERCLA and Reportable Quantity Adjustments for New
Clean Air Act Hazardous Air Pollutants; Reportable Quantity Adjustments of Hazardous
Wastes................................................................................ 2050-AD33
4303 SAN No. 2976. Amendment to the NCP Appendix: OSWER Procedures for Contract Laboratory
Program (CLP) Investigations.......................................................... 2050-AD34
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Superfund (CERCLA)--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4304 SAN No. 3126. National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan (Technical
Revisions)............................................................................ 2050-AD73
4305 SAN No. 2882. Oil Pollution Act Revisions to the National Oil and Hazardous
Substances Pollution Contingency Plan................................................. 2050-AD24
4306 SAN No. 2923. Oil Pollution Act; Facility Response Planning.......................... 2050-AD30
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General--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4307 SAN No. 2218. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs Receiving Financial
Assistance From the EPA (Revision).................................................... 2090-AA09
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General--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4308 Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments.... 2030-AA34
4309 SAN No. 3438. Award Fee.............................................................. 2030-AA31
4310 Revision to Submission of Invoices Clause............................................. 2030-AA35
4311 EPA Policies for Information Resources Management..................................... 2030-AA36
4312 Incorporation of Class Deviation into EPAAR........................................... 2030-AA37
4313 SAN No. 3587. Merger of 40 CFR Parts 15 and 32 into a Single Regulation.............. 2030-AA38
4314 SAN No. 3098. Implementation of Procurement Integrity................................ 2030-AA25
4315 SAN No. 3100. Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local Governments............................................. 2030-AA27
4316 SAN No. 3255. Source Selection Procedures............................................ 2030-AA29
4317 SAN No. 2662. Amendments to Part 22 Consolidated Procedural Rules.................... 2020-AA13
4318 SAN No. 3240. Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations..................... 2020-AA21
4319 SAN No. 3431. Privacy Act of 1974; Proposed Alteration of Existing New System of
Records............................................................................... 2020-AA18
4320 SAN No. 3367. Amend Subpart H Supplemental Rules to Ensure 40 CFR Part 22 Rule
Conforms to the New Federal Facility Compliance Act................................... 2020-AA22
4321 SAN No. 2158. Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Requirements for State Hazardous
Waste Management Programs............................................................. 2050-AB01
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General--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4322 SAN No. 3584. Enhanced Monitoring Program (Reg Plan Seq. No. 166).................... 2020-AA24
4323 SAN No. 2702. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) Cost Recovery................................................................ 2050-AC98
4324 SAN No. 3386. Indian Tribes: Eligibility of Indian Tribes for Program Authorization.. 2020-AA20
4325 SAN No. 3486. Non APA Consolidated Rules of Practice for Administrative Assessment of
Civil Penalties....................................................................... 2020-AA23
4326 SAN No. 3436. Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Agreements with
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........ 2030-AA32
4327 SAN No. 2512. Administrative Hearing Procedures for Class II Penalties Under CERCLA
and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act................................ 2050-AC39
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General--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4328 SAN No. 3219. New Restrictions on Lobbying........................................... 2030-AA24
4329 SAN No. 3101. General Regulation for Assistance Programs for Other Than State and
Local Governments..................................................................... 2030-AA28
4330 SAN No. 3256. Reorganization of Contracting Activities............................... 2030-AA30
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_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3908. PESTICIDES; TOLERANCE PROGRAM REVISIONS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 140 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3909. REVOCATION OF PESTICIDE FOOD ADDITIVE TOLERANCES SUBJECT TO THE
DELANEY CLAUSE
Legal Authority: 21 USC 348/FFDCA 409
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 185; 40 CFR 186
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is proposing to revoke food additive tolerances
for a number of pesticide carcinogens in processed food because of the
Delaney clause. The Delaney clause prohibits chemicals in processed
foods that induce cancer in man or lab animals. This rulemaking is the
result of a decision by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
which ruled application of a strict interpretation of the Delaney
clause. EPA will issue these proposals in a phased manner to facilitate
science and policy issues and comments.
Timetable:
Phase I NPRM 07/01/94 (59 FR 33941) Final Action 12/00/95
Phase II NPRM 11/01/94 Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3154.
Agency Contact: Lisa Nisenson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7508w, Washington, DC
20460, 703 308-8031
RIN: 2070-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________
3910. INTERPRETATION OF RAW AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY
Legal Authority: 21 USC 346/FFDCA 408; 21 USC 371
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180.1; 40 CFR 180; 40 CFR 185
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA sets tolerances (maximum allowable residues in raw
agricultural commodities and processed commodities under the FFDCA. EPA
is proposing to interpret and clarify the definition of raw
agricultural commodity for tolerance-setting purposes. The proposal
would change the status of certain processed foods that would in the
future be considered raw agricultural commodities.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3199.
Agency Contact: Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington, DC
20460, 703 305-5944
RIN: 2070-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________
3911. PESTICIDE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD; TRAINING PROVISIONS FOR
WORKERS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 136 to 136(y)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Between April 15, 1994 and October 20, 1997, the Worker
Protection Standard (WPS) allows agricultural workers to accumulate 15
separate days of entry into certain treated areas before they must
receive EPA approved safety training. After October 20, 1997, the WPS
allows a 5-day grace period. High turnover in employment for
agricultural worker might result in a significant number of workers not
receiving training for long periods of time during which they might be
subject to potentially hazardous pesticide exposures. Elimination of
any grace period and its associated phase-in will be proposed. The WPS
also requires retraining of agricultural workers and handlers at least
every five years. Retraining may not be frequent enough to be
effective, so retraining every three years will proposed. Public
comment and specific information will be requested concerning these
issues.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3429.
Agency Contact: Joan Warshawsky, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7506C,
Washington DC 20460, 703 305-6533
RIN: 2070-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________
3912. WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD: REVISION OF CROP ADVISOR
REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136w
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The current Worker Protection Rule (WPS) requires
agricultural crop advisors to adhere to all restrictions applicable to
handlers of pesticide products. Since that time, it has come to the
Agency's attention that those restrictions may be unnecessary and
overly burdensome for independent crop advisors working in agriculture.
Current restrictions may inhibit efforts to more widely adopt
integrated pest management programs in crop production. Exemption from
some of the requirements is being considered for some individuals who
because of knowledge, experience and/or education are able to
adequately protect themselves from harmful pesticide exposure.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3558.
Agency Contact: Donald Eckerman, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7506C, 703 305-
5062
RIN: 2070-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________
3913. REGULATION OF PLANT-PRODUCED PESTICIDES UNDER FIFRA AND FFDCA
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq; 21 USC 346a et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.20; 40 CFR 180; 40 CFR 174
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will make clear that the substances that plants produce
to protect themselves against pests and disease are pesticides under
the FIFRA section 2 definition of ``pesticide.'' The Agency designates
these substances along with the genetic material necessary to produce
them, as ``plant-pesticides.'' The Agency will clarify that the focus
of EPA's regulation will be on these substances rather than on the
plants that produce the pesticidal substance. The Agency will define
the categories of plant-pesticides that would be regulated and those
that would be exempt under FIFRA and FFDCA. For those plant-pesticides
that would be subject to Agency requirements, the Agency will outline
the process by which these pesticides will be regulated and the
information that would be needed in the Agency's review.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2684.
Agency Contact: Bernice Slutsky, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE.,
Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-6900
RIN: 2070-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________
3914. PESTICIDE DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION (REVISION)
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a; 7 USC 136w
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment will update the existing data requirements (40
CFR 158) for evaluating the registrability of pesticide products.
Reasons for the revisions include recent health and environmental
concerns (e.g., groundwater contamination, worker exposure and
neurotoxicity) advancements in testing technology, and new ecological
risk testing approaches. The revisions will clarify all data
requirements to reflect current practice. Procedural and explanatory
sections of 40 CFR 158 will be amended to make them consistent with the
revised data requirements and new use indexing implemented pursuant to
1988 FIFRA amendments.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2687.
Agency Contact: Amy Rispin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501c, Washington, DC
20460, 703 305-5989
RIN: 2070-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________
3915. MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER PURIFIERS; LABELING CLAIMS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a/FIFRA 3; 7 USC 136w/FIFRA 25
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156.10(a)(6)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will establish standards for pesticides or devices
claiming to be drinking water ``purifiers'' and requirements for the
use of any derivation of the terminology ``purify/purification'' in
labeling or advertising. Only products able to meet the standard for
microbiological purification would be permitted to be labeled or
advertised as ``purifiers.'' Products claimed as purifiers which do not
meet the microbiological purification standard would be considered in
violation of FIFRA for false or misleading claims.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3019.
Agency Contact: D. Jean Jenkins, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505C,
Washington, DC 20460, 703 305-7443
RIN: 2070-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________
3916. PESTICIDES AND GROUNDWATER STATE MANAGEMENT PLAN REGULATION
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a(d); 7 USC 136i(e); 7 USC 136j
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulation will designate certain individual pesticides
to be subject to EPA approved State Management Plans (SMPs) as a
condition of legal sale and use. This regulation would establish SMPs
as a new regulatory requirement for those pesticides; absent an EPA-
approved state plan specifying risk-reduction measures, use of the
chemical would be prohibited. The rule would also specify procedures
and deadlines for development, approval and implementation of SMPs.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3222.
Agency Contact: Arden Calvert, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington, DC
20460, 703 305-7099
RIN: 2070-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________
3917. PROCEDURES TO MAKE RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES AVAILABLE TO
NONCERTIFIED PERSONS FOR USE BY CERTIFIED APPLICATORS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136i/FIFRA 11; 7 USC 136j/FIFRA 12; 7 USC 136w/
FIFRA 25
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 171
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is intended to develop regulations pursuant to
FIFRA Section 12(a)(2)(F) to allow the sale of restricted use
pesticides under certain circumstances to persons who are not certified
applicators. Regulatory development will be coordinated with the review
of State plans under FIFRA Section 11 to determine both need and
compatibility with State authorities and programs.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/95
Interim Final Rule 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2337.
Agency Contact: Robert Bielarski, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7506C,
Washington, DC 20460, 703 305-7371
RIN: 2070-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________
3918. FIFRA BOOKS AND RECORDS OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
(REVISION)
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136f/FIFRA 8
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 169
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the recordkeeping requirements for
registrants and applicants for registration under FIFRA Section 8. It
will also examine recordkeeping affected by the 1988 amendments to
FIFRA and amend 40 CFR 169, as necessary.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2725.
Agency Contact: Steve Howie, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, SE., Washington, DC 20460, 703
308-8383
RIN: 2070-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
3919. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL: STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE
CONTAINERS AND CONTAINMENT
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136q/FIFRA 19; 7 USC 136a/FIFRA 3; 7 USC 136w/
FIFRA 25
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 165; 40 CFR 156
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 24, 1991.
Abstract: The 1988 amendments to FIFRA section 19 significantly expand
and strengthen EPA authority to regulate the management of pesticides
and their containers, including storage, transportation and disposal.
As proposed this rule would establish standards for removal of
pesticides from containers and for rinsing containers; facilitate the
safe use, refill, reuse, and disposal of pesticide containers by
establishing standards for container design, labeling and refilling;
and establish requirements for containment of stationary bulk
containers and for containment of pesticide dispensing areas.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM (Container Design, Residue
Removal, Bulk Containment) 02/11/94 59 FR 6712
NPRM (Storage, Disposal, Mixer/
Loader, and Transportation) 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2659.
Agency Contact: Paul F. Schuda, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7507C, Washington, DC
20460, 703 305-7695
RIN: 2070-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________
3920. CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING REGULATIONS (REVISION)
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136/FIFRA 25
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 157
Legal Deadline: None
EPA regulations should be concurrent with CPSC.
Abstract: These regulations will revise current Child Resistant
Packaging regulations (CRP) to be consistent with CRP protocol testing
revisions the CPSC is proposing in its regulations. Also, these
regulations will discuss the implementation of these changes in terms
of pesticide registrations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2639.
Agency Contact: Rosalind L. Gross, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505W,
Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-8354
RIN: 2070-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________
3921. EXEMPTION OF STERILANT PESTICIDE PRODUCTS FROM REGULATION UNDER THE
FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136w/FIFRA 25(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.20
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under FIFRA, EPA regulates antimicrobial products, including
sterilants, used to control microorganisms on treated environmental
surfaces. Specifically, EPA regulates all sterilant products typically
used on invasive medical devices and other critical devices/surfaces.
Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) has jurisdiction over chemical germicides
used as sterilants for medical devices. FIFRA section 25(b) allows EPA
to exempt from FIFRA a pesticide which is adequately regulated by
another federal agency. In accordance with a Memorandum of
Understanding signed on June 4, 1993, and amended on June 20, 1994, EPA
and FDA propose to eliminate the redundant regulation of these
sterilants. EPA proposes to exempt from FIFRA regulation and to
transfer sole jurisdiction over these sterilants to FDA.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3318.
Agency Contact: Michele E. Wingfield, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505c,
Washington DC 20460, 703 305-7470
RIN: 2070-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________
3922. REGULATORY RELIEF FOR LOW-RISK PESTICIDES
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136w(b)/FIFRA 25(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Pesticides which are substances or mixtures intended to
control or mitigate pests, are regulated under FIFRA and are required
to be registered prior to sale or distribution in the United States.
human health and the environment. Some pesticides may also be widely
used in foods or for other non-pesticidal purposes, e.g., natural cedar
wood. These pesticides are considered innocuous or are otherwise of a
character that do not require registration. EPA proposes to exempt
appropriate pesticides (to be cited in the proposal) from registration
and develop criteria for future pesticides that may qualify for
exemption from FIFRA requirements.
Timetable:
List of Other Pesticides and Criteria NPRM 10/00/94 Final Action 02/
00/95
Natural Cedar Pesticides NPRM 08/11/93 (58 FR 42711) Final Action 01/
19/94 (59 FR 2748)
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3320.
Agency Contact: Dick Mountfort, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505c, Washington, DC
204460, 703 305-5446
RIN: 2070-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3923. PESTICIDE TOLERANCES; PORTION OF FOOD COMMODITIES TO BE ANALYZED
FOR PESTICIDE RESIDUES
Legal Authority: 21 USC 346a/FFDCA 408; 21 USC 348/FFDCA 409
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend its current pesticide tolerance
regulations to clarify how raw agricultural commodities are defined for
conducting residue data development and analysis used in establishing
and enforcing a tolerance. This proposed rule amendment restates,
updates, clarifies, and makes more uniform the analytical practices
that have been developed over the years, and therefore, should
facilitate and improve efficiency in pesticide residue analysis on food
commodities.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/29/93 58 FR 50888
Final Action 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2444.
This action is split from RIN 2070-AC18.
Agency Contact: Jean Frane Chun, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501c,
Washington, DC 20460, 703 305-5944
RIN: 2070-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________
3924. ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION PROGRAM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 160 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________
3925. PESTICIDE FLAMMABILITY LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL RELEASE
FOGGERS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136/FIFRA 2; 7 USC 136a/FIFRA 3
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156.10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would require that pesticide total release foggers
be labeled with additional flammability precautionary statements
(including possibly a graphic symbol), and more precise use directions.
Total release foggers have been implicated in a number of fires and
explosions because of their flammable propellants. The labeling of
these products has been determined to be inadequate to mitigate this
potential hazard.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 18058
Final Action 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3135.
Agency Contact: Jim Downing, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7505w, Washington, DC
20460, 703 308-8319
RIN: 2070-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________
3926. RESTRICTED USE CRITERIA FOR PESTICIDES IN GROUND WASTER
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a/FIFRA 3; 7 USC 136i(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the existing Restricted Use Classification
(RUC) regulations to add criteria pertaining to pesticides' groundwater
contamination potential. Restricted pesticides may only be used by
trained and certified applicators. Once promulgated, criteria will
serve as the basis for subsequent rule-making (RIN 2070-ac33) to
actually classify selected pesticides.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/13/91 56 FR 22076
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2371.
Agency Contact: Arden Calvert, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington, DC
20460, 703 305-7099
RIN: 2070-AB60
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3927. WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS; PESTICIDE HAZARD COMMUNICATION
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(w)/FIFRA 25
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would require the provision of hazard information
to agricultural workers covered by the Worker Protection Standard. The
requirements as proposed were designed to be substantially equivalent
to the Hazard Communication Standard promulgated by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Specific hazard information
would be made available to agricultural workers and pesticide handlers
concerning the pesticides to which they are exposed.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/21/92 57 FR 38167
NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/92
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 1640.
Agency Contact: Kevin Keaney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7506c, Washington, DC
20460, 703 305-7666
RIN: 2070-AC34
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3928. CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS (REVISION)
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136i/FIFRA 11; 7 USC 136w/FIFRA 25
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 171
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will revise regulations governing administration of
pesticide certification programs by states, tribes, EPA and other
Federal agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/07/90 55 FR 46890
Final Action 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2446.
Agency Contact: John MacDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC
20460, 703 305-7370
RIN: 2070-AB75
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3929. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RISK/BENEFIT INFORMATION (REVISION)
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136d/FIFRA6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 153; 40 CFR 159
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 6(a)(2) of FIFRA requires pesticide registrants to
report to EPA additional factual information regarding unreasonable
adverse effects of their products. By statutory definition,
``unreasonable risk'' includes risk and benefit information. In 1992
EPA proposed to revise its 1979 enforcement policy on section 6(a)(2)
by expanding upon the types of information which must be reported. This
final rule includes modifications to the 1992 proposals made by EPA in
response to comments received on the proposed rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action Interpretive and
Policy Rule 08/23/78 43 FR 37611
Final Action Enforcement Policy 07/12/79 44 FR 40716
Final Action Codified
Interpretive Rule 09/20/85 50 FR 38115
NPRM 09/24/92 57 FR 44290
NPRM Comment Period Ends 12/23/92
Final Action 10/00/94
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2338.
Agency Contact: James V. Roelofs, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C,
Washington, DC 20460, 703 305-7102
RIN: 2070-AB50
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3930. POLICY OR PROCEDURES FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE AGENCY OF STORED
PESTICIDES WITH CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED REGISTRATION
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136/FIFRA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 168
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This policy will clarify the requirements of section 6(g) of
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The
policy will provide procedures for certain persons who possess
cancelled or suspended pesticides to notify the EPA and State and local
officials of (1) such possessions; (2) the quantity possessed; and (3)
the place the pesticide is stored.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/28/91 56 FR 13042
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2720.
Agency Contact: David Stangel, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 703 308-8295
RIN: 2070-AC08
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3931. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PESTICIDES FOR RESTRICTED USE DUE TO
GROUNDWATER CONCERNS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a(d); 136i(e); 136J
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will apply previously established criteria (see RIN
2070-AB60) to select pesticides for restricted use classification (RU)
due to ground-water concerns. Once promulgated, classified pesticides
will be restricted to use by trained and certified operators.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/31/91 56 FR 22076
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2351.
Agency Contact: Arden Calvert, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington, DC
20460, 703 305-7099
RIN: 2070-AC33
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3932. REVISION TO CROP GROUPING REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 21 USC 345a,371
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The current crop grouping regulations allow establishment of
pesticide tolerances for multiple related crops based upon data for a
representative set of crops. EPA has published a proposal to revise the
crop grouping regulations by providing additional options for crop
grouping. These revisions would promote greater utilization of crop
grouping for tolerance-setting purposes. Revisions to the crop grouping
scheme that would increase its utilization will reduce the regulatory
burden associated with residue data development in support of pesticide
tolerances and registration.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/25/93 58 FR 44990
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3141.
Agency Contact: Hoyt Jamerson, EPA, Office of Pesticide Program,
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and
Toxic Substances, 401 M St. SW., Washington, DC 20460, 7505w, 703 308-
8783
RIN: 2070-AC52
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3933. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 165
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action develops procedures for mandatory and voluntary
recall actions under section 19(b) of FIFRA and would establish
criteria for acceptable storage and disposal plans which registrants
may submit to this Agency to become eligible for reimbursement of
storage costs. This action establishes procedures for indemnification
of owners of suspended and cancelled pesticides for disposal.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/05/93 58 FR 26856
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3432.
Agency Contact: David Stangel, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 2211w, Washington DC
20460, 703 308-8295
RIN: 2070-AC81
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
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3934. MICROBIAL PESTICIDES; EXPERIMENTAL USE PERMITS AND NOTIFICATIONS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 172
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 09/01/94 59 FR 45600
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ev Byington, 703 305-6307
RIN: 2070-AB77
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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3935. HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS TEST RULE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603;/TSCA 4; 42 USC 7412, 7403;/CAA 112 & 103
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 789 to 795
Legal Deadline: None
Section 112 of the CAA indirectly imposes deadlines on this test rule,
inasmuch as the test data is needed to carry out programs and
activities that have statutory deadlines.
Abstract: A multi-chemical endpoint test rule will require the testing
of many chemicals for a specific effect or endpoint. This type of rule
is an alternative to single chemical rules which require testing of one
chemical for many effects. The multi-chemical endpoint rule approach
will obtain testing while conserving Agency resources. EPA is proposing
health effects testing under TSCA section 4 in support of programs and
activities required under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA),
governing Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Section 112 of the CAA
directs EPA to determine the risk to health and the environment
remaining after application of a technology-based standard to major and
area sources. Section 112 also sets forth a mechanism for revising and
modifying the statutory list of 189 HAPs under section 112(b),
requirements for an accidental release control program, requirements
for an urban air toxics program, a mechanism for ranking of hazards for
offsets, and requirements for Great Waters studies. In order to
implement these and other programs and requirements under section 112,
EPA must identify the health and (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3504.
ABSTRACT CONT: environmental effects of potential concern from exposure
to HAPs, ascertain the minimum data needed to adequately characterize
those health and environmental effects, and assess the risks posed by
HAPs. In addition, under section 103(d), EPA is required to conduct a
research program on the short- and long-term effects of air pollutants
on human health.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, (7405), Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AC76
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3936. TSCA CHEMICAL USE INVENTORY RULE
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 141 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AC61
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3937. FACILITY COVERAGE AMENDMENT; TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING;
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA 313; 42 USC 11023; 42 USC 11048;
42 USC 11076
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Action is being taken in order to expand the reporting
universe of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), pursuant to authority
under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
section 313. Additional industry sectors, as defined by SIC code, would
be subject to the same reporting requirements as are currently
reporting facilities. This increase in the number of reporting
facilities will significantly enhance the public's right-to-know about
toxic chemicals released in their communities. The additional data
included in the TRI will provide a more comprehensive portrait of toxic
emissions in the U.S., thus enabling Federal, state, and local agencies
to have adequate data for use in determining appropriate policies and
regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3034.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, (7408), Washington DC
20460, 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-AC71
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3938. DELETION OF ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING;
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Legal Authority: 40 USC 11013/EPCRA 313
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372.65
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) itself does not meet the toxicity
criteria for listing on the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). It is the
strong acid process itself which is associated with an increased cancer
incidence. The proposed action would remove IPA from the list of
chemicals for which reporting is required under the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) section 313. Because IPA is not
manufactured by the strong-acid process and thus there are no releases
of IPA reportable under section 313, deletion of IPA from the list
would eliminate erroneous IPA reports.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3388.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC
20460, 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-AC77
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3939. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AT THE TRANSFER OF
TARGET HOUSING (SECTION 1018); JOINT RULE WITH THE DEPT. OF HUD
Legal Authority: PL 102-550, sec 1018
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745; 24 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 28, 1994.
Abstract: This is a joint HUD/EPA regulation requiring disclosure of
lead-based paint hazards before the sale or lease of pre-1978 housing.
Also see entry 2070-AC65.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3499.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC75
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3940. RESPONSES TO PETITIONS RECEIVED TO ADD TO OR DELETE CHEMICALS FROM
THE LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO TOXIC RELEASE REPORTING UNDER
EPCRA SECTION 313
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013/SARA (EPCRA) 313
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory.
Within 180 days of receipt of these petitions, the Agency must either
initiate rulemaking or provide an explanation in the Federal Register
for the denial.
Abstract: These actions grant or deny petitions received to add or
delete chemicals from the list of toxic chemicals under Section 313 of
the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, EPCRA. The
actions cover individual chemicals or groups of chemicals for which
petitions have been received.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.
Petitions currently under review are for: Acetone (delete); Alloys--
Chromium, Nickel, and Copper in Alloys (modify); Ammonium Sulfate/
Ammonia (delete/modify); Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (delete); Copper
Pigments (delete); Manganese in Slags (delete); Mineral Acids (modify);
Ethylene Glycol (delete)
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-AC00
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3941. LEAD HAZARD STANDARDS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 142 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AC63
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3942. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES RULES; TRAINING, ACCREDITATION AND
CERTIFICATION RULE AND MODEL STATE PLAN RULE
Legal Authority: PL 102-550, sec 402; PL 102-550, sec 404; Title IV of
TSCA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 28, 1994.
Abstract: The Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992
mandates EPA to promulgate regulations governing lead-based paint
activities to ensure that individuals engaged in such activities are
properly trained, that training programs are accredited, and that
contractors engaged in such activities are certified. In addition, EPA
must promulgate a Model State program which may be adopted by any State
which seeks to administer and enforce a State Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/02/94 59 FR 45872
NPRM Comment Period End 11/01/94
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3244.
Previously RIN 2070-AC53 included other lead-based paint rulemakings
that have now been split apart from this and listed as separate items
Agency Contact: Diane Sheridan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC
20460, 202 260-3435
RIN: 2070-AC64
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3943. AMENDMENTS TO THE ASBESTOS WORKER PROTECTION RULE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605; 15 USC 2607(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 763 subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend the Asbestos Abatement Projects,
Worker Protection Rule (WPR), by incorporating certain revisions to the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asbestos workplace
standards issued since EPA's WPR was promulgated in 1987. The proposal
would generally extend the coverage provided under the OSHA Asbestos
Standard for Construction to State and local government employees who
are not covered by OSHA or EPA-approved State plans. It would also
extend coverage provided under OSHA's Asbestos Standard for general
industry for brake and clutch repair to such employees, and would
clarify that they include prisoners and students employed by the State
and/or local government. EPA also proposes to delegate authority to
grant or deny State exclusions under the WPR to EPA Regional
Administrators and to add compliance and enforcement requirements for
State exclusions. In addition, EPA is proposing to amend the Asbestos-
Containing Materials in Schools Rule by reloading certain worker
protection provisions into the WPR.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2249.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, (7404), Washington DC
20460, 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC66
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3944. TSCA REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED ABATEMENT WASTE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 to 2671; 42 USC 6901 to 6992
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently, waste derived from lead-based paint (LBP)
abatements is to be managed under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations. Other Federal agencies
(Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Human
Health Services) and several states and advocacy groups have expressed
concern that the costs associated with the disposal of large volume
architectural components (e.g., doors and windows) may interfere with
the conduct of abatement activities. EPA's Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxic Substances and the Office of Solid Waste have
initiated a joint rulemaking to address the disposal of architectural
components.
The rulemaking would defer from RCRA, Subtitle C requirements for LBP
architectural components (which) includes the Toxic Characteristics
Leaching Procedure testing), and concurrently develop disposal
standards for these components under the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Title IV, (the definition of abatement under TSCA Title IV,
section 401(1)(B), includes disposal). The TSCA regulations would
establish appropriate disposal stands for LBP architectural components
and (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3508.
ABSTRACT CONT: identify recycling activities that would be controlled
or prohibited.
Agency Contact: John J. Heisler, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, (7404),
Washington DC 20024, 202 260-7269
RIN: 2070-AC72
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3945. DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE AS MANDATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 12873,
SECTION 503 ON ``ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS''
Legal Authority: EO 12873
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
EO requests proposal by April 18, 1994.
Abstract: As mandated by Executive Order 12873, OPPTS is developing
guidance to direct Federal agencies in their procurement of
``Environmentally Preferable Products.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3480.
Agency Contact: Eun-Sook Goidel, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE.,
Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-3296
RIN: 2070-AC78
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3946. PROPOSED DECISIONS ON TEST RULES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory.
NPRM must be published within one year of ITC designation.
Abstract: EPA is proposing to require testing, or will obtain testing
through negotiated enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) or publish a
notice which provides the reasons for not doing so. These chemicals
have been designated for priority testing consideration by the ITC,
recommended for testing consideration (for which the 12-month statutory
requirement does not apply), or they have been identified for testing
consideration by other EPA program offices and through EPA review
processes.
Timetable:
IRIS II Chemicals (ITC List 28) NPRM 11/00/94
OSHA Chemicals with Insuf. Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 32) NPRM 12/
00/94
OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption Data (ITC List 31) NPRM 12/00/
94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3494.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB07
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3947. NEGOTIATED CONSENT ORDER PROCEDURAL TEST RULE (REVISION)
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the testing consent order process to
increase its efficiency. The consent order process was adopted by the
Agency in June 1986. Based on experience to date, the Agency needs to
make changes in the process to reduce the resources required for
consent order negotiation. This rule would propose appropriate
procedural changes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 05/17/85 50 FR 20652
Interim Final Rule 06/30/86 51 FR 23706
Interim Final Rule (Technical
Modification) 09/01/89 54 FR 36311
Interim Final Rule (Technical
Modification) 09/01/89 54 FR 36311
NPRM 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2245.
Includes SAN No. 2657.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB30
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3948. ATSDR SUBSTANCES TEST RULE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4; 42 USC 9604(i)/CERCLA 104(i)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 795 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is using its authority under TSCA section 4 to require
health effects testing on 11 chemical substances to fulfill data needs
identified by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and EPA pursuant to
CERCLA section 104(i). ATSDR is charged with developing ``Toxicological
Profiles'' for hazardous substances most commonly found at Superfund
NPL sites and which pose a significant potential threat to health. This
involves , identifying data gaps and needs, and developing a testing
program to meet identified needs . ATSDR's data needs were reviewed by
NTP and EPA to avoid duplicative testing. Other federal agencies were
given an opportunity to indicate their interest in testing specific
endpoints for chemicals on the list.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2563.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________
3949. MULTI-CHEMICAL ENDPOINT TEST RULE; CHEMICAL FATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799.5055
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Multi-chemical endpoint test rules require the testing of
many chemicals for a specific effect or endpoint, e.g., chemical fate
and environmental effects (formerly identified in this Agenda as
``persistent bioaccumulators) . They are an alternative to single
chemical rules which require testing of one chemical for many effects.
A multi-chemical endpoint rule for chemical fate and environmental
effects will include chemicals that EPA expects will persist and
bioaccumulate in the environment. In the past, chemicals such as
dioxins, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, and the polychlorinated
biphenyls that persist (do not degrade), bioaccumulate (may enter the
human food chain), and may be toxic have created widespread
environmental concerns. EPA has evaluated chemicals on the Toxic Sub
stances Control Act (TSCA) inventory for these characteristics and has
identified chemicals for chemical fate and environmental effects
testing for additional evaluation of their potential risks.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2865.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AC36
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3950. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON EXISTING CHEMICALS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604/TSCA 5; 15 USC 2607/TSCA 8
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has established a program to monitor the commercial
development of existing chemicals of concern and/or to gather
information to support risk assessments on such chemicals. As these
chemicals are identified, EPA will initiate rulemakings under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) sections 5 and/or 8 to require reporting
of appropriate needed information by the manufacturers, importers and/
or processors of these chemicals. Individual proposed or final rules
will be published on at least the chemicals listed below.
Timetable:
Aromatic Ether Diamines NPRM 05/30/90 (55 FR 21877) Final Action 10/
00/94
Benzidene-based Chemical Substances NPRM 10/00/94
Chloranil NPRM 05/12/93 (58 FR 27980) Final Action 06/00/95
Heavy Metal-Based Pigments in Aerosol Spray Paints NPRM 09/00/95
2-Ethoxyethanol, 2-Methoxyethanol, & 2-methoxyethanol Acetate NPRM 04/
00/95
2,4-Pentanedione NPRM 09/27/89 (54 FR 39548) Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1923.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AA58
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3951. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) TO REDUCE LEAD (PB) CONSUMPTION AND USE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604/TSCA 5; 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 750; 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action initiates a regulatory investigation under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6 to determine if uses of
lead (Pb) present an unreasonable risk to human health and the
environment. The investigation will involve examination of the
potential sources of human or other exposure to lead throughout the
life cycle. Based on information gathered EPA may propose TSCA section
6(a) rules to control existing or new uses of Pb which pose an
unreasonable risk to human health or the environment, and to explore
the desirability and feasibility of discouraging overall consumption of
Pb in general. In particular, EPA has begun regulatory investigation on
three uses of lead: solder in drinking water systems, plumbing
fixtures, and fishing sinkers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 05/13/91 56 FR 22096
Fishing Sinkers NPRM 03/09/94 (59 FR 11122) Final Action 09/00/95
Lead Solder NPRM 12/00/94
Plumbing Fixtures NPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2848/3252.
SAN No. 2848 (Lead Solder & Plumbing Fixtures). SAN No. 3252 (Lead
Fishing Sinkers).
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC21
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3952. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION OF FORMALDEHYDE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4; 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6; 15 USC 2607/
TSCA 8
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 765
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is investigating the need to reduce residential
exposure to formaldehyde, an irritating gas, that is emitted by urea-
formaldehyde (UF) resins contained in pressed wood building materials
and products using regulatory and non-regulatory options. UF pressed
woods are used to build conventional and manufactured homes and to
construct cabinets and furniture. In 1992, the Agency supported
voluntary efforts by industry to reduce emissions from UF particleboard
flooring products and to codify such reductions in a voluntary national
consensus product standard. The Agency is also: (1)implementing an
exposure testing program, beginning with a pilot study voluntarily
supported by industry to characterize formaldehyde concentrations in
newly built homes and to determine how long high concentrations of the
gas persist, and (2)supporting research to evaluate the effectiveness
of furniture product emission standards for reducing formaldehyde in
office buildings. Activities are being coordinated with the Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 05/23/84 49 FR 21870
Pressed Wood Products NPRM 00/00/00
Termination for Apparel Workers Section 9(d) Notice 03/19/84 (49 FR
21870)
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2146.
ABSTRACT CONT: sections 4 and 8 may be developed to obtain indoor
formaldehyde exposure data and to collect additional information
concerning UF pressed wood products, respectively; TSCA section 6
regulations may be developed to address unreasonable risks posed by UF
pressed wood products.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB14
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3953. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS): APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM
THE BAN ON MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605TSCA 6(e)(3)(B)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 6(e)(3)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
provides that the Administrator may grant, by rule, exemptions from the
prohibitions on the manufacturing, processing, and distribution in
commerce of PCBs upon finding: 1) that granting the exemption will not
pose an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment; and
2) that good faith efforts have been made to develop a PCB substitute
which does not pose an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the
environment.
Timetable:
Batch 1 NPRM 03/02/92 (57 FR 7439) Final Action 04/11/94 (59 FR
16991)
Batch 2 NPRM 10/00/94 Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2150.
Agency Contact: Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-3933
RIN: 2070-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________
3954. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL AMENDMENTS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605(e)(1)(A)/TSCA 6(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761, subparts C, D, E, G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The ANPRM solicits comments on alternate disposal methods for
non-liquid PCBs and invites public input on modifications to the PCB
disposal regulations. In February 1990, several parties petitioned EPA
under Section 21 of TSCA to amend the regulations at 40 CFR 761, which
govern the disposal of PCBs, and issue an interpretive rule or
declaratory order construing the existing PCB disposal regulations. In
responding to the petition, EPA agreed to initiate a regulatory
investigation to determine whether or not to amend the disposal
regulations. After analyzing the comments received in response to the
ANPRM, a proposed rule will be drafted which will also address
alternative disposal methods for newly identified scenarios such as
large volume solids; mixed wastes such as PCB/radioactive wastes; and
other issues, such as disposal of household wastes, small capacitors,
and used paints. This notice will also solicit comments on a
modification to the disposal regulations which would allow for the
recognition of PCB waste management activities under other Federal or
State authorities. Finally, this rule incorporates a reproposal of the
April 6, 1990 proposed rule (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 06/10/91 56 FR 26738
NPRM 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2878.
ABSTRACT CONT: (55 FR 12866), which intended to clarify questions on
whether the analysis of PCBs is to be conducted ``on a dry weight
basis.''
Agency Contact: Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-3935
RIN: 2070-AC01
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3955. AMENDMENTS TO THE ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS IN SCHOOLS RULE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605; 2607(c); 2647
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 763 subpart E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend the Asbestos-Containing Materials
in Schools Rule in order to provide clarifications regarding several
definitions, air clearance monitoring techniques, and response actions.
For the first time, this rulemaking will be chaired by an EPA Regional
office.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3047.
Additional Agency Contact: Robert Jordan; 7404; EPA; Washington DC
20460; (202) 260-2328
Agency Contact: Wolfgang Brandner, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, 726 Minnesota
Ave., Kansas City, Kansas 66101, 913 551-7381
RIN: 2070-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________
3956. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES ON NATIONAL PROGRAM CHEMICALS; ASBESTOS,
LEAD, AND REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604/TSCA 5; 15 USC 2607/TSCA 8
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has instituted a program to monitor the commercial
development of existing chemicals of concern and/or to gather
information to support risk assessments on such chemicals. As these
chemicals are identified, EPA will initiate rulemakings under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) sections 5 and/or 8 to require reporting
by the manufacturers, importers and/or processors of these chemicals.
Proposed rules may be published on at least the chemicals listed on the
timetable below.
Timetable:
Asbestos NPRM 12/00/94
Lead ANPRM 09/28/94 (59 FR 49484) NPRM 12/00/95
Refractory Ceramic Fiber NPRM 03/21/94 (59 FR 13294) Final Action 12/
00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 1923.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________
3957. NOTICE OF TSCA SECTION 4 REIMBURSEMENT PERIOD AND TSCA
SECTION 12(B) EXPORT NOTIFICATION PERIOD SUNSET DATES FOR TSCA SECTION 4
SUBSTANCES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 and 2611
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 790; 40 CFR 791; 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is developing a list of substances that are or have been
subject to TSCA section 4 testing action regarding which required
testing under rules or Enforceable Consent Orders have been completed.
EPA will identify sunset, or termination dates that will identify:
(1) The end of section 4 reporting requirements (40 CFR 790)
(2) The end of the reimbursement period under which persons subject to
test rules are subject to an obligation to reimburse test sponsors (40
CFR 791)
(3) The end of the period during which export notification requirements
under TSCA section 12(b) are triggered.
Additionally, the notice will solicit comment on the method used by EPA
to calculate the sunset dates for multi-chemical test rules.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Solicitation 11/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3559.
Agency Contact: Frank D. Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
3958. CHEMICAL LIST EXPANSION; EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-
KNOW ACT SECTION 313
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 161 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2070-AC47
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3959. SMALL SOURCE EXEMPTION CONSIDERATIONS; TOXIC RELEASE REPORTING;
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA 313; 42 USC 11023; 42 USC 11048;
42 USC 11076
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) receives thousands of
reports each year with release, transfer, and other data indicating
zero or low volumes. Since EPA is pursuing a vigorous expansion plan
for both chemicals and new sources, the Agency believes that it is also
appropriate to consider the development of a regulatory amendment to
provide relief to TRI submitters, while not significantly affecting the
type and availability of data that satisfy the right-to-know goals of
the law. This action is also in response to two petitions received by
the Agency, one from the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the
other from the American Feed Industries Association (AFIA). The SBA
petition asks EPA to exempt reporters who report releases and transfers
of less than 5,000 pounds, and the AFIA petition asks EPA to exempt the
feed industry SIC code from the rule coverage because of the low volume
releases reported and the lack of risk they contend those releases pose
to the community. EPA is considering several options for a small source
exemption, primarily focusing on the establishment of a volume
threshold, (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/28/94 59 FR 38524
Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3507.
ABSTRACT CONT: below which the reporting facility would not be required
to submit the TRI reporting form (Form R). EPA intends to finalize an
approach in tandem with the Chemical Expansion Rule discussed under RIN
2070-AC47.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-AC70
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3960. MANDATORY POLLUTION PREVENTION REPORTING FOR TOXIC RELEASE
INVENTORY (TRI)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013/Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation would implement the ``Source
Reduction and Recycling Report'' provision of the Pollution Prevention
Act of 1990. Under this current data collection facilities that file
EPA Form R must include information on the amounts of the chemical
recycled combusted for energy recovery treated and released both on-
site and off-site for the following two years. The amounts must be
estimated for the reporting year and the prior year. Facilities must
also indicate changes in production from year to year and what source
reduction activities were implemented.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/25/91 56 FR 48475
Finalization of Form R 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2847.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-AC24
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3961. LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AT RENOVATION OF TARGET
HOUSING
Legal Authority: PL 102-550, sec 406
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745; 24 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 28, 1994.
Abstract: The residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992
requires EPA to develop three products over the next 18 months: (1) a
lead hazard information pamphlet, to be developed in consultation with
HUD and CDC; (2) an EPA regulation requiring renovators to provide the
information pamphlet to clients before beginning work; and (3) a joint
HUD/EPA regulation requiring disclosure of lead-based paint hazards
before the sale or lease of pre-1978 housing.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/02/94 59 FR 11108
Final Action 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3242.
Previously listed under RIN 2070-AC53.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington DC
20460, 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC65
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3962. FINAL DECISIONS ON TEST RULES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is requiring testing via rules , or will obtain testing
through enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) or publish a notice which
provides the reasons for not doing so for chemicals listed herein .
These chemicals have been designated for priority testing consideration
by the ITC or recommended for testing consideration (for which the 12-
month statutory requirement does not apply) . The list also includes
chemicals or categories of chemicals which have been identified for
testing consideration by other EPA offices and through EPA review
processes.
Timetable:
Alkyl (C 12-C 14) Glycidyl Ethers ECA 12/00/94
Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2) ANPRM 12/29/83 (48 FR 57452) NPRM 01/17/
92 (57 FR 2138) FINAL ACTION (ECA) 03/00/95
Bisphenol A Glycidyl Ethers ECA 12/00/94
Brominated Flame Retardants NPRM 06/25/91 (56 FR 29140) FINAL ACTION
(ECA) 08/00/95
Cyclohexane (ITC List 18) NPRM 05/20/87 (52 FR 19096) FINAL ACTION
Consent Agreement 10/00/94
Glycidols (ITC List 3) ANPRM 12/30/83 (48 FR 57562) NPRM 11/07/91 (56
FR 51744) Final Action 10/00/94
Glycidyl Methacrylate Final Action 10/00/94
Hexamethylene Diiosyanate (ITC List 22) NPRM 05/17/89 (54 FR
21240) Final Action 10/00/94
IRIS I Chemicals Final Action 12/00/95
N-Methylpyrolidone Final Action 11/23/93 (58 FR 61814)
N-Methylpyrrolidone NPRM 03/28/90 (55 FR 11398)
Silicon Based Glycidyl Ethers Final Action 09/00/95
TAME (OAR Request) ECA 12/00/94
White Phosphorus (ITC List 34) ECA 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB94
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3963. MULTI-CHEMICAL ENDPOINT(S) TEST RULE; DEVELOPMENTAL AND
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY, AND NEUROTOXICITY
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799.5050
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A multi-chemical endpoint test rule will require the testing
of many chemicals for a specific effect or endpoint, e.g.,
neurotoxicity. This type of rule is an alternative to single chemical
rules which require testing of one chemical for many effects. The
multi-chemical endpoint rule approach will obtain a significant amount
of testing while conserving on Agency resources. The multi-chemical
rule for developmental and reproductive toxicity testing will require
testing of twelve chemicals for developmental and/or reproductive
effects; the multi-chemical rule for neurotoxicity testing will obtain
base set neurotoxicity testing of ten high production solvents. These
rules may be amended in the future to require the same testing for
other chemicals. Also, future multi-chemical rules will require testing
of additional endpoints and chemicals. The testing requirements for
each chemical in a multi-chemical rule will be listed in a single table
by chemical under section 799.5050. This table will be amended with
each publication of a new multi-chemical rule.
Timetable:
Multi-Chemical Rule for Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity NPRM
03/04/91 (56 FR 9092) Final Action 12/00/95
Multi-Chemical Rule for Neurotoxicity NPRM 03/04/91 (56 FR
9105) Final Action 07/27/93 (58 FR 40238) Petition for Review Filed
10/06/93 Proposed Revocation 06/27/94 (59 FR 33187) Stay 06/27/94 (59
FR 33184)
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2865.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________
3964. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON NON-5(E) NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604/TSCA 5; 15 USC 2607/TSCA 8
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has instituted a program to regulate the commercial
development of new chemicals that have completed premanufacture notice
(PMN) review where activities described in the PMN did not present an
unreasonable risk but uncontrolled manufacture, import, processing,
distribution, use, or disposal outside the activities described in the
PMN may present an unreasonable risk. EPA will issue Significant New
Use Rules (SNURs) requiring 90-day notification to EPA from any
manufacturer, importer, or processor who would engage in activities
that are designated as significant new uses. Under the Expedited
Follow-up Rule (EFUR) which became effective on October 12, 1989, EPA
will identify such new chemicals and publish them in a batch SNUR 3-4
times per year. Chemicals that were subject to a proposed SNUR before
the effective date of the EFUR or do not qualify under the EFUR may be
regulated individually by notice and comment rulemaking and are listed
below.
Timetable:
Alkyl, Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Salt (84-1056) NPRM 06/11/86 (51 FR
21199) Final Action 01/00/95
Aluminum Cross-linked Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose NPRM 06/11/93 (58
FR 32628) Final Action 01/00/95
Diphenyl-2,4,6-Trimethylbenzol Phosphine Oxide (87-586) NPRM 02/02/88
(53 FR 2857) Final Action 01/00/95
1-Decanimine-N-Decyl-N-Methyl-N-Oxide (86-566) NPRM 12/08/87 (52 FR
46496) Final Action 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1976.
Agency Contact: James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, (7405), Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1857
RIN: 2070-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________
3965. CHEMICAL SPECIFIC SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES (SNURS) TO EXTEND
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5(E) ORDERS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604/TSCA 5
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: When the Agency determines that uncontrolled manufacture,
import, processing, distribution, use or disposal of a premanufacture
notification notice (PMN) substance may present an unreasonable risk,
it may issue a section 5(e) consent order to limit these activities.
However, such orders apply only to the PMN submitter. Once the new
substance is entered on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
chemical inventory, others can manufacture, import or process the
substance without controls. Therefore, EPA extends the controls to
apply to others by designating manufacture, import or processing of the
substances for uses without the specified controls as significant new
uses. Under the Expedited Follow-Up Rule, which became effective on
October 10, 1989 (54 FR 31314), EPA routinely publishes batch SNURs
containing routine section 5(e) and non-5(e) SNURs. However, certain
activities, such as modifications, withdrawals, revocations, and SNURs
upon which comments are received in the direct final publication
process, are subject to notice and comment rulemaking and are listed
below.
Timetable:
Batch SNUR: 84-660/-704, 84-105/-106 & -107, 85-433 NPRM 05/27/93 (58
FR 30744) Final Action 01/00/95
Polymer of Substituted Aryl Olephin (85-612) Reproposal 10/00/94
Pyridine Batch (modification: 50584 B) NPRM 06/08/93 (58 FR
32222) Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3495.
Agency Contact: James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1857
RIN: 2070-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________
3966. GENERIC SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR) FOR ACRYLATE COMPOUNDS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2694/TSCA 5
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The generic acrylate significant new use rule may require any
person who proposes to manufacture, import, or process an acrylate/
methacrylate subject to the category definition contained within the
proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days in advance of the
initiation of manufacture or processing for a significant new use. The
significant new use rule will apply to a subset of acrylates added to
the inventory after the effective date of the rule. It will no longer
be necessary to issue routine 5(e) orders or chemical specific SNURs
for those acrylates covered by the rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/22/93 58 FR 61649
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2247.
Agency Contact: James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1857
RIN: 2070-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________
3967. RULEMAKING CONCERNING CERTAIN MICROBIAL PRODUCTS
(``BIOTECHNOLOGY'') UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604/TSCA 5
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 700; 40 CFR 720; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing a regulation under the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) for the oversight of certain microbial products of
biotechnology. The proposed rule would be issued under the authority of
Section 5 of TSCA, which generally requires that new chemical
substances must be reviewed by EPA before they are introduced into
commerce.
The proposed rule will contain mechanisms for exemption as well as
actual proposed exemptions, guidance on how the TSCA Inventory will be
used, and EPA's approach to Research and Development with biotechnology
microorganisms.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/01/94 59 FR 45526
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2326.
(PMN for Certain Biotech Products)
Agency Contact: Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE.,
Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-3725
RIN: 2070-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________
3968. PREMANUFACTURE NOTIFICATION (PMN) RULE AMENDMENTS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604; 15 USC 2607; 15 USC 2613/TSCA 5
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720 to 723
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the PMN rules (40 CFR 720 to 723)
under Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to conform
to current policy needs. These changes are necessary to increase
efficiency and incorporate proposed program improvements. They are
expected to reduce the administrative burdens/cost of the New Chemicals
Program and the overall number of Section 5 submissions while
maintaining an effective and environmentally sound program. EPA has
identified ``low-risk'' categories that meet certain established
criteria and can be screened out of the full PMN review process at an
early date based on low health/environmental concern or low exposure
scenarios. EPA would like to reduce the burden to PMN submitters and
maximize the efficiency and resources of the program by modifying the
rule to reduce reporting requirements for low-risk categories. This
would enable the Agency to reduce the number of Section 5 submissions
and concentrate its resources on PMNs with potential health or
environmental concerns.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/08/93 58 FR 7646
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2760.
Agency Contact: Mary Cushmac, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-4443
RIN: 2070-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________
3969. PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR TERMINATION OF POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL PERMITS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6(e); 5 USC 556 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under section 6(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA), the Agency is considering establishing uniform procedures and
criteria for the revocation and suspension of TSCA PCB disposal
permits. The regulation would establish uniform revocation procedures
and criteria, thereby ensuring consistency in permit revocation
proceedings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/02/90 55 FR 46470
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2560.
Agency Contact: Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-3935
RIN: 2070-AB81
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3970. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION OF DIOXIN IN PULP AND PAPER MILL SLUDGE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 744
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 1991. Final, Judicial,
November 30, 1992.
The Consent Decree between EPA, EDF, and NWF signed July 27, 1988,
requires that EPA make best efforts to issue a final rule by November
30, 1992.
Abstract: The objective of this project is to reduce the unreasonable
risks posed by dioxins and furans in bleached wood pulp and paper mill
industrial sludge. In response to a July 1988 Consent Decree with the
Environmental Defense Fund and the National Wildlife Federation, EPA
announced on April 30, 1990, its schedule for a proposed rule under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), addressing the practice of
industrial sludge land application, including mine reclamation and
distribution/marketing. On December 14, 1992, EPA fulfilled its
obligations under the settlement by informing EDF and NWF of the status
of its efforts to evaluate and control risks from the land application
of sludge produced from the treatment of wastewater from pulp and paper
mills using chlorine and chlorine-derivative bleaching processes. EPA's
Office of Water and Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards are
developing integrated effluent guidelines and emission standards for
the pulp and paper industry. In light of these proceedings and to
promote multi-media pollution prevention the Agency has chosen to defer
the promulgation of the final land application rule to take into
account the effect of the process
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/10/91 56 FR 21802
Response letter to EDF & NWF 12/14/92
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2844.
ABSTRACT CONT: changes under consideration for these rules on the
resulting levels of dioxin and furan contamination in the sludge. Once
this determination has been made, the Agency will reevaluate the risk
from sludge land application and will be able to choose, if necessary,
the appropriate regulatory or nonregulatory mechanism to address the
situation. The Agency expects to make this determination in 1995. To
address any interim concerns for land application of pulp and paper
mill sludge before the integrated rules are promulgated and
implemented, EPA has entered into negotiations with the American Forest
and Paper Association (AF&PA) to develop an industry environmental
stewardship program for the practice of sludge land application. The
voluntary agreement with AF&PA and the industry EPA entered into on
April 14, 1994, will be reassessed when the provisions of the
integrated rulemaking take effect.
Agency Contact: Robert McNally, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, Washington, DC 20460,
SE., 202 260-3945
RIN: 2070-AC05
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3971. USE OF ACRYLAMIDE AND N-METHYLOLACRYLAMIDE (NMA) FOR GROUTING
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 764
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 2, 1991, EPA proposed a regulation of acrylamide
and NMA grouts based on the unreasonable risk associated with their
usage. EPA's proposed rule would prohibit the manufacture, distribution
in commerce, and use of acrylamide grout; and would prohibit all uses
of NMA grout, except its use for sewer line repair. The proposed rule
would also prohibit, after a period of three years, the manufacture and
distribution in commerce of NMA grout for any purpose, and the use of
NMA grout for sewer line repair. EPA will review the public comments
and develop a final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/02/91 56 FR 49863
Final Action 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2779.
Agency Contact: Robert C. McNally, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE.,
Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-3945
RIN: 2070-AC17
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3972. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) TRANSFORMER RECLASSIFICATION RULE
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA 6(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would relax the regulatory requirements for
reclassifying PCB transformers to a lower regulatory status by
modifying the current reclassification requirements of 50 degree
centigrade temperature and 90-day testing. Results of a preliminary
analysis indicate that many transformers never reach the required
temperature, but still reduce PCB concentrations and that safety risks
to employees and to the general public occur in mandating the continued
adherence to the current regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/18/93 58 FR 60970
Final Action 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3021.
Agency Contact: Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-3935
RIN: 2070-AC39
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3973. REVISED ASBESTOS MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2646/TSCA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 763, app C to subpart E
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 28, 1992.
Abstract: The Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act
(ASHARA) amended TSCA to require that EPA revise its asbestos model
accreditation plan to extend training and accreditation requirements to
include persons performing certain asbestos-related work in public and
commercial buildings, to increase the minimum number of training hours
required for accreditation purposes and to effect other changes
necessary to implement the amendments. This action will increase
regulatory costs for the owners and managers of public and commercial
building, but will also reduce asbestos exposures in these buildings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/13/92 57 FR 20438
Interim Final Rule 02/03/94 59 FR 5236
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3148.
Agency Contact: Brion Cook, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-1878
RIN: 2070-AC51
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3974. SECTION 8(A) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607a/TSCA 8(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 712
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These rules add chemicals to the list of chemicals and
designated mixtures subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances
Control Act Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (40
CFR part 712). These chemicals have been identified by the Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, other EPA offices, and other federal
agencies, as well as recommended for testing consideration by the
Interagency Testing Committee. Manufacturers and importers are required
to submit exposure-related data (EPA Form No. 7710-35) on the
chemicals. These data will be used to monitor the levels of production,
import and/or processing of these substances and the avenues of human
and environmental exposure to these substances. These data will also
support risk assessment and test rule decisions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 34th ITC List
Chemicals 10/00/94
Final Action 35th ITC List 12/00/94
Final Action 36th ITC List 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2178.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB08
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3975. SECTION 8(D) HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA REPORTING RULES
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(d)/TSCA 8(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These rules add chemicals to the list of chemicals and
mixtures subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control
Act Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule. These chemicals
have been identified by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
other EPA offices, and other Federal agencies, as well as recommended
for testing consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee.
Manufacturers, importers, and processors of substances listed under
Section 8(d) at 40 CFR 716.120 must submit unpublished health and
safety data on those substances.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 34th ITC List
Chemicals 10/00/94
Final Action 35th ITC List 12/00/94
Final Action 36th ITC List 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1139.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB11
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3976. AMENDMENT TO THE TSCA SECTION 8(A) COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
INFORMATION RULE (CAIR)
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a)/TSCA 8(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule will amend certain aspects of the CAIR.
The CAIR is a model rule designed to gather production, use, and
exposure information from chemical manufacturers, importers, and
processors of listed chemical substances and mixtures. In response to
public comments, EPA is considering revision of the CAIR to: establish
exemptions for small and de minimis volumes; refine trade name
reporting requirements; reduce certain advance substantiation
requirements for Confidential Business Information (CBI) claims; and
require automatic reporting for substances added to CAIR by the
Interagency Testing Committee (ITC).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/30/93 58 FR 63134
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3190.
Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AC19
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3977. TSCA SECTION 8(E); NOTICE OF CLARIFICATION AND SOLICITATION OF
PUBLIC COMMENT
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(e)/TSCA 8(e)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The TSCA section 8(e) ``Notice of Clarification and
Solicitation of Public Comment'' would amend certain aspects of the
1978 TSCA section 8(e) Statement of Interpretation and Enforcement
Policy (1978 Policy Statement). The 1978 Policy Statement describes the
types of information that EPA considers reportable under section 8(e),
the ``substantial risk'' reporting provision of TSCA, and describes the
procedures for reporting such information to EPA. This clarification
effort derives from a review of the existing section 8(e) guidance done
in the context of questions raised by companies considering
participating in the Section 8(e) Compliance Audit Program (CAP). As a
result of this review, EPA determined that parts of the 1978 Policy
Statement concerning the reportability of information on ``widespread
and previously unsuspected distribution in environmental media'' and
``emergency incidents of environmental contamination'' needed some
refinement. The subject Federal Register action solicited comment on
refined reporting guidance concerning widespread and previously
unsuspected distribution in environmental media and (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/13/93 58 FR 37735
Final Action 12/30/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3118.
ABSTRACT CONT: provides additional circumstances where information is
not reportable because it is considered known to the Administrator;
refined reporting guidance on emergency incidents of environmental
contamination will be developed as appropriate, by the Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response. Finally, the notice solicited comments on
changes to the section 8(e) reporting deadline, and reaffirmed the
standards for claims of confidentiality for information contained in a
notice of substantial risk under section 8(e).
Agency Contact: Richard Hefter, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-3470
RIN: 2070-AC80
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3978. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION:
RENOVATION AND REMODELING
Legal Authority: PL 102-550, sec 402(c)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1996.
Abstract: Under TSCA title IV, section 402(c)(2) EPA is currently
conducting a study to determine whether the activities of individuals
engaged in renovation and remodeling activities result in lead exposure
levels that may affect the health of workers, building occupants or the
environment is at risk, the Agency must proceed to develop regulations
under Section 402(c)(3). These regulations would require that
individuals engaged in renovation and remodeling activities acquire
training and obtain certification. These training and certification
requirements would be similar to those that the Agency is developing
for individuals performing lead-based paint abatement under Section
402(a) of TSCA, Title IV.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3557.
Agency Contact: Diane Sheridan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, SE., 202 260-3435
RIN: 2070-AC83
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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3979. PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM IN COMFORT COOLING TOWERS;
APPLICATION OF TSCA SECTION 12(B) EXPORT NOTIFICATION; AMENDMENT
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 749
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 08/19/94 59 FR 42769
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Geraldine Gardner, 202 260-8858
RIN: 2070-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
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3980. REVISED RECREATIONAL WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR
MICROORGANISMS
Legal Authority: CWA, section 304(a)(1) and 303(c)(2)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 134
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency will conduct a policy dialogue with other
stakeholders to determine what is needed and what can be done now and
in the future to improve microbiological health criteria and monitoring
procedures for recreational waters. Improved recreational water
criteria are necessary to reduce the level of a wide variety of
infectious diseases which result from exposure to microbiological
contamination during recreational activities such as swimming, surfing,
diving, kayaking, etc. States will use the criteria and monitoring
procedures as guidance in establishing State health standards, sampling
requirements, and public notification procedures for pathogen
contaminants in recreational waters.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3583
Agency Contact: Stephen Schaub, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
SE., Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7591
RIN: 2040-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
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3981. STANDARDS FOR THE USE OR DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE SLUDGE (ROUND II)
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 1999. Final, Judicial,
December 15, 2001.
EPA must identify final pollutant list for Round II by November 30,
1995.
Abstract: EPA will propose and promulgate additional standards for the
use or disposal of sewage sludge. The Agency must first decide which
contaminants from a list of 31 pollutants listed in a Consent Decree
dated May 25, 1993, will be proposed for regulation in Round II. Then,
EPA will develop regulations that will establish requirements for
sewage sludge when the sludge is applied to the land for a beneficial
purpose, when the sludge is disposed on land by placing it on surface
disposal sites, or when sewage sludge is incinerated.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/99
Final Action 12/00/01
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3448.
Agency Contact: Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-1639
RIN: 2040-AC25
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3982. AMENDMENTS TO FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE AND DISPOSAL RULE
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will propose and promulgate amendments to the final
sewage sludge regulations. These amendments will address comments on
issues raised in the final rule, issues that are the subject of pending
litigation, other technical amendments and implementation issues. The
specific issues in the proposed amendments include: the pollutant
limits for molybdenum and cadmium when sludge is land applied, the
total hydrocarbons operational standard and monitoring requirements,
ratio of hexavalent chromium to total chromium for incineration, the
quality of bagged products, alternative test methods for pathogens and
chemicals, and alternative vector control processes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/95
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3497.
Agency Contact: Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-1639
RIN: 2040-AC29
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3983. CLARIFICATION OF ``STANDING'' REQUIREMENT FOR STATE NPDES
PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251(e); 33 USC 1361(a); 33 USC 1314(i)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 123.25; 40 CFR 124.19
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will clarify the EPA's existing regulations
governing the approval of state programs to issue NPDES permits. These
regulations are found at 40 CFR Parts 123 and 124. The rulemaking will
insert an explicit requirement that state law must grant citizens in
that state ``standing'' to bring an action in state court to challenge
NPDEs permits issued by the state in order for the state's NPDES
program to be approvable. The new provision would make it clear that a
state must provide citizens standing in state courts which is at least
equivalent to the standing granted to citizens in federal courts when
EPA issues an NPDES permit.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3562.
Agency Contact: Doug Snyder, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
EPA - Region III, 841 Chestnut Bldg., Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215 597-
4438
RIN: 2040-AC43
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3984. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY TOXIC
POLLUTANTS AND TOXICITY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1313
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Several municipal entities and one industry in California
sued the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in
State court over whether the SWRCB's water quality control plans for
inland surface waters and enclosed bays and estuaries were adopted in
compliance with authorizing State law. The court issued its final
decision in March, 1994; the Court agreed with the plaintiffs and found
that the plans could not remain in effect. The SWRCB has been ordered
to rescind its plans. In the absence of approved State criteria, the
Clean Water Act requires EPA to promulgate water quality criteria for
priority toxic pollutants. EPA Region 9 will promulgate water quality
criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3504.
Agency Contact: Diane Frankel, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
EPA - Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 95105, 415 744-
1988
RIN: 2040-AC44
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3985. LEATHER TANNING AND FINISHING EFFLUENT GUIDELINES -
PRETREATMENT STANDARDS FOR EXISTING AND NEW SOURCES
Legal Authority: Clean Water Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 425
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is in response to an industry trade association
petition for rulemaking. This is a minor technical amendment of
previously promulgated pretreatment standards for existing sources
(PSES) and for new sources (PSNS) to allow local POTWs to change (or
delete) the upper pH limitation for plants in three subcategories.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3581.
Agency Contact: Donald F. Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, SE., Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7137
RIN: 2040-AC48
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3986. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS
OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h); 33 USC 1361(A)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend 40 CFR part 136 by adding new
biological measurements and test procedures for the analysis of
pollutants under Section 304(h) of the Clean Water Act. The list of
approved biological test methods would be amended by adding methods for
measuring acute and chronic toxicity to freshwater and marine species
exposed to pollutants in effluents and receiving waters.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3582
Agency Contact: Patricia S. Keitt, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, SE., Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5678
RIN: 2040-AC49
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3987. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL
MANUFACTURING CATEGORY
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 439
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 1995. Final, Judicial, August
1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly). These dates reflect
an unopposed motion to extend the deadlines.
Abstract: The Agency will review and revise as appropriate the effluent
limitation guidelines and standards for the pharmaceutical
manufacturing industry. A major part of the review will consider the
inclusion of limitations on toxic and non-conventional volatile organic
pollutants. The 1983 proposal covering New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS) for conventional pollutants will also be reevaluated.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM (NSPS) 10/27/83 48 FR 49832
NPRM 02/00/95
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1427.
Agency Contact: Frank Hund, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7182
RIN: 2040-AA13
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3988. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE COASTAL SUBCATEGORY OF
THE OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION CATEGORY
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1316/CWA 306; 33 USC
1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501; 33 USC 1311/CWA 301
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 435, subpart D
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 1995. Final, Judicial, July
1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly).
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent limitation guidelines based on Best
Available Technology (BAT), Best Conventional Technology (BCT), and New
Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for coastal oil and gas extraction
facilities. This regulation will apply to the facilities involved in
exploration, development and production operations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice 11/08/89 54 FR 46919
NPRM 01/00/95
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2747.
Agency Contact: Allison Wiedeman, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7179
RIN: 2040-AB72
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3989. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE CENTRALIZED WASTE
TREATMENT INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 437
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 1994. Final, Judicial,
September 15, 1996.
These dates reflect an unopposed motion to extend Consent Decree
deadlines (NRDC v. Reilly). Motion is pending.
Abstract: Centralized Waste Treatment (CWT) facilities receive
hazardous and non-hazardous waste from off-site for treatment or
recovery (excluding solvent recovery). EPA will propose effluent
limitations based on Best Available Technology (BAT), Best Practicable
Control Technology (BPT), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS),
Pretreatment Standards for Existing Sources (PSES), and Pretreatment
Standards for New Sources (PSNS). This rule was formerly titled ``Waste
Treatment, Phase I.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2805.
Agency Contact: Debra DiCianna, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7141
RIN: 2040-AB78
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3990. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE METAL PRODUCTS AND
MACHINERY CATEGORY, PHASE I
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 438
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 1994. Final, Judicial, May
1996.
Deadlines are for Phase I. Dates are contained in Consent Decree (NRDC
v. Reilly).
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent limitation guidelines for
facilities that generate wastewater while processing metal parts, metal
products, and machinery, including manufacture, assembly, rebuilding,
repair and maintenance. The Phase I regulation will cover seven major
industrial groups: Aircraft, Aerospace, Hardware (including Machine
Tools, Screw Machines, Metal Forging and Stamping, Metal Springs,
Heating Equipment, Fabricated Structural Metal), Ordnance, Stationary
Industrial Equipment (including Electrical Equipment), Mobile
Industrial Equipment, and Electronic Equipment (including Communication
Equipment). This category was formerly called ``Machinery Manufacturing
and Rebuilding.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2806.
Agency Contact: Bill Cleary, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-9817
RIN: 2040-AB79
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3991. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRIES
CATEGORY
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1311/CWA 307; 33 USC
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501; 33 USC 1316/CWA 306
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 441
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 1996. Final, Judicial,
December 1998.
Dates contained in consent decree (NRDC v. Reilly).
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent limitation guidelines for
Industrial Laundries, which supply laundered and dry-cleaned work
uniforms, wiping towels, safety equipment (such as gloves and flame-
resistant clothing), dust covers and cloths, and similar items to
industrial and commercial users.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3209.
Agency Contact: Susan Burris, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5379
RIN: 2040-AB97
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3992. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
CLEANING CATEGORY
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501; 33 USC 1316/CWA 306
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 442
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 1996. Final, Judicial,
December 1998.
Dates contained in Consent Decree (NRDC v. Reilly).
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent limitation guidelines for
transportation equipment cleaning facilities, which service tank
trucks, railroad tank cars, and tank barges.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3204.
Agency Contact: Gina Matthews, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-6036
RIN: 2040-AB98
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3993. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR LANDFILLS AND INCINERATORS
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 437
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 1997. Final, Judicial, March
31, 1999.
These dates reflect an unopposed motion to extend consent decree
deadlines (NRDC v. Reilly). Motion is pending.
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent guidelines and standards for: a)
industrial incinerators and thermal destruction units; and b) all
landfills with leachate collection systems. This rule was formerly
titled ``Waste Treatment, Phase II.''
Timetable:
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NPRM 03/00/97
Final Action 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3489.
Agency Contact: Samantha Hopkins, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7149
RIN: 2040-AC23
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3994. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE METAL PRODUCTS AND
MACHINERY CATEGORY, PHASE II
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 438
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 1997. Final, Judicial,
December 1999.
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent limitation guidelines for
facilities that generate wastewater while processing metal parts, metal
products and machinery, including manufacture, assembly, rebuilding,
repair and maintenance. The Phase II regulation will cover eight major
industrial groups: motor vehicles, bus and truck, household equipment,
business equipment, instruments, precious and nonprecious metals,
shipbuilding, and railroads.
Timetable:
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NPRM 01/00/98
Final Action 01/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3496.
Agency Contact: Bill Cleary, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-9817
RIN: 2040-AC30
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3995. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO REPLACE PORTIONS OF FLORIDA'S EXISTING
STATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, I.E., STATE ANTIDEGRADATION POLICY
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA 303
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 1996.
Abstract: EPA Region IV disapproved portions of Florida's water quality
standards in October 1991. The Clean Water Act requires EPA to promptly
promulgate replacement standards when a State fails to revise State
standards to comply. This rulemaking will establish Federal standards
to replace portions of the State's antidegradation policy and will
serve to delete their portions of the policy.
Timetable:
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NPRM 03/00/95
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3517.
Agency Contact: Mary Kay Lynch, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
Region IV, 345 Courtland St., Atlanta, GA 30365, 404 347-4450
RIN: 2040-AC37
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3996. FEDERAL WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR SURFACE WATERS OF THE UNITED
STATES IN NEW MEXICO
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA 303
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act (the Act) added
section 303(c)(2)(B). This section essentially provides for the
adoption of specific numerical criteria for all toxic pollutants which
could reasonably be expected to interfere with designated uses. At the
initiation of the rulemaking resulting in the National Toxics Rule, New
Mexico was determined to be in compliance with section 303(c)(2)(B) of
the Act. On October 8, 1991, New Mexico adopted revisions to its
standards which affected compliance with acute toxicity criteria which
allow biomonitoring to supersede numerical criteria. In the preamble of
the National Toxics Rule, New Mexico was identified as no longer being
in compliance, and the potential for separate rulemaking was noted. EPA
Region 6 disapproved the New Mexico standards, as the State's standards
were no longer in compliance with section 303(c)(2)(B) of the Act. EPA
Region 6 will promulgate language necessary to bring New Mexico into
compliance with section 303(c)(2)(B) of the Act.
Timetable:
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3518.
Agency Contact: Russell Nelson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
Region VI (6W-QT), 1445 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75202, 214 655-6646
RIN: 2040-AC38
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3997. CRITERIA AND STANDARDS REFLECTING BEST TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE (BTA)
FOR COOLING WATER INTAKE STRUCTURES UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE CLEAN
WATER ACT
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251-1387
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 125; 40 CFR 401
Legal Deadline: None
Hudson Riverkeeper and others have filed suit in the US District Court
for the Southern District of New York to compel EPA to re- promulgate
regulations under 316(b). Negotiations are ongoing.
Abstract: In response to the increasing number of requests from Region
and States for guidance on implementing section 316(b) of the Clean
Water Act (the Act), the Office of Water plans to conduct a 3-year data
collection and analysis phase to quantify the adverse impacts from
cooling water intake structures and the efficacy of current and
prototype control mechanisms. Upon conclusion of the data collection
and analysis, the workgroup will develop options for regulatory
development (type of regulation, setting a performance standard or
decision criteria) and then proceed along a standard regulatory
development path to final regulation signature. This initiative is
particularly significant since the current lack of national standards
for intake structures allows situations where significant percentages
of aquatic communities have been severely impacted either by
entrainment or impingement at the cooling water intake. This regulation
is needed to establish the technological control floor for minimizing
adverse impacts (as stated in section 316(b) of the Act), to encourage
the development of better methods to reduce adverse impacts, and to
increase consistency in the application of section 316(b).
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3444.
Agency Contact: Brad Mahanes, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4203), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-1056
RIN: 2040-AC34
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3998. NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS AND REGULATORY REVISIONS
FOR MUNICIPAL DISCHARGES AND SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR DISPOSAL
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1342/CWA 402; 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC
1318/CWA 308; 33 USC 1345/CWA 405
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.21(j)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise the current NPDES Permit Application
regulations and forms, Standard Form A (municipal wastewater) and Short
Form A (municipal wastewater), to reflect amendments to the Clean Water
Act and changes in program requirements and emphasis. The new
application form must replace the old versions and enable permit
writers to obtain more pertinent information regarding expected
discharges and the environmental impact of proposed operations. This
action would also develop a sewage sludge permit application form (Form
2S) and revise permit application regulations to foster the issuance of
permits implementing the Agency's standards for sludge use or disposal.
Finally, this action will revise the NPDES regulations to require all
applicants to submit this information to the appropriate (State or
Federal) permitting authority.
Timetable:
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NPRM (Municipal Forms) 12/00/94
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2501.
Agency Contact: George Utting, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4203), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-9530
RIN: 2040-AB39
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3999. REVISION OF NPDES INDUSTRIAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 2C -
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE INFORMATION
Legal Authority: CWA 402
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.21(g)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: All existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and
silvicultural operations will be required to submit this application in
order to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit. The existing industrial application form has not been
revised since 1984 and must be updated to reflect statutory and
regulatory changes in the NPDES program, advances in scientific methods
and an increased emphasis on toxics control.
Timetable:
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NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 01/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3234.
Agency Contact: Ruby Cooper, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4203), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-6051
RIN: 2040-AC26
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4000. CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 404 PROGRAM DEFINITION--ISOLATED WATERS AND
ARTIFICIAL WETLANDS
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344/CWA 404
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 232
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise the definition of ``waters of the
U.S.'' by: a) adding four examples to those currently contained under
th at definition, and b) clarifying the types of artificial waters that
are generally not subject to Clean Water Act jurisdiction because they
are created from uplands by human activity and would revert to uplands
if such activity ceased. The intent of this action is to clarify
aspects of the current definition which defines isolated waters as,
``the use, degradation or destruction of which would or could affect
interstate or foreign commerce,'' as waters of the U.S. Examples of the
types of artificial waters that will be addressed include non-tidal
drainage and irrigation ditches excavated on uplands.
Timetable:
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NPRM 03/00/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2804.
Agency Contact: Gregory E. Peck, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4502F), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-1799
RIN: 2040-AB74
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4001. COMPARISON OF DREDGED MATERIAL TO REFERENCE SEDIMENT
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344/CWA 404
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 230
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise the testing provisions of the Clean
Water Act section 404(b)(1) Guidelines by providing for comparisons
between dredged material proposed for discharge and reference sediment
that reflects discharge site conditions had dredged material not
previously been discharged at the discharge site. This action would
make a technical improvement in the testing provisions and make dredged
material testing more consistent with that conducted for ocean disposal
of dredged material under section 103 of the Marine Protection,
Research, and Sanctuaries Act, which currently employs a reference
sediment approach.
Timetable:
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3224.
Agency Contact: John Goodin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4502F), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-9910
RIN: 2040-AC14
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4002. CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORING AND OTHER POLLUTANT
LIMITATION AND MONITORING REGULATIONS FOR SEWAGE SLUDGE INCINERATORS
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1345/CWA 405
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will modify existing regulations governing sewage
sludge incinerators which require case-by-case designation of controls
by the permitting authority. Unlike the majority of sewage sludge use
or disposal technical standards in Part 503 which are self
implementing, regulations governing sewage sludge incinerators
currently provide that the permitting authority must ``specify'' (1)
certain modeling techniques for calculating pollutant concentrations;
(2) instrument installation, calibration, operation and maintenance
requirements, including those for continuously monitoring total
hydrocarbon concentration, oxygen concentration, and moisture content
of the monitoring requirements. Consequently, the requirement to meet a
specific pollutant concentration; to install, calibrate, operate and
maintain appropriate instruments for measuring total hydrocarbon
concentration, oxygen concentration, and moisture content in the stack
exit gas, or to undertake certain monitoring that already exists in the
regulation but until the permitting authority specifies the underlying
pre-conditions, compliance or non-compliance with the requirement
cannot be determined. (cont)
Timetable:
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NPRM 02/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3442.
ABSTRACT CONT: - To make the rules self-implementing and to allow the
regulated community flexibility in selecting among appropriate sewage
sludge incinerator requirements, this rule will delete the ``as
specified'' language, and replace it with either appropriate specific
requirements or a requirement to use appropriate pre-conditions. EPA
issued final guidance in July 1994 which provides recommendations as to
how to install, calibrate, operate, and maintain the instruments for
measuring total hydrocarbon emissions, oxygen emissions, and moisture
content in the sewage sludge exit gas.
Agency Contact: Wendy Miller, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4203), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-3716
RIN: 2040-AC46
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4003. REVISIONS TO OCEAN DUMPING REGULATIONS FOR DREDGED MATERIAL
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1401 et seq/MPRSA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 225; 40 CFR 227; 40 CFR 228
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the regulations applicable to
the ocean dumping of dredged material. Issuance of these regulations is
necessary to respond to the decision in National Wildlife Federation
vs. Costle, 629 F. 2d. 118 (DC Circuit 1980) and to incorporate program
experience gained since 1977. The revisions will make necessary
technical changes and will improve the clarity of the regulations.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2737.
Agency Contact: Dave Redford, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4504F), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-9179
RIN: 2040-AB62
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4004. SHORE PROTECTION ACT, SECTION 4103(B) REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 33 USC 2601/Shore Protection Act of 1988 (PL 100-6-
88),4103(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 237
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of
Transportation, is developing regulations which may include the
following: (1) requiring waste sources, receiving facilities and
vessels to assure that municipal or commercial waste will not be
deposited into coastal waters during loading, offloading, and
transport; (2) requiring the adoption by each responsible party of a
manual identifying procedures to prevent, report, and clean up deposits
of waste into coastal waters; and (3) if the Administrator determines
that tracking systems are required to assure adequate enforcement of
laws preventing the deposit of waste into coastal waters, requiring
installation of the appropriate systems within eighteen months after
the Administrator makes that determination. Benefits resulting from
regulation will be reduction of municipal and commercial waste
deposited into coastal waters.
Timetable:
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2820.
Agency Contact: Joel Salter, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4504F), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-8484
RIN: 2040-AB85
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Clean Water Act (CWA)
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4005. GUIDANCE ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF MULTIPLE PURPOSE ACTIVITIES UNDER
THE STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 33 USC 466 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35.3115
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Title VI of the Clean Water Act (CWA) outlines broad
eligibilities under the State Revolving Fund Program (SRF),
particularly with respect to the funding of activities included in
approved State Nonpoint Source Management Programs prepared pursuant to
section 319 of the CWA. Some States have recognized a potential
opportunity to fund various public projects which may have only
indirect water quality benefits. The Agency is reviewing potential
options for clarifying the range and type of facilities which may be
appropriately funded under the SRF program consistent with the
objectives of the CWA. EPA will examine these policy options and
develop guidance for the States.
Timetable:
Guidance Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3441.
Agency Contact: Sheila Hoover, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4204), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7376
RIN: 2040-AC31
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4006. WATER QUALITY GUIDANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES SYSTEM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 162 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AC08
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4007. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER, AND
PAPERBOARD CATEGORY
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430; 40 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 1993.
Abstract: EPA has proposed revisions to the existing Best Practicable
Technology (BPT), Best Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (BCT),
Best Available Technology (BAT), New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS), Pretreatment Standards for Existing Sources (PSES), and
Pretreatment Standards for New Sources (PSNS). The Agency is developing
these revised effluent limitations in conjunction with development of
maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards, which limit air
emissions under the Clean Air Act. (See separate Agenda entry,
``NESHAP: Pulp and Paper, in the Clean Air Act section, RIN 2060-AD03.)
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/17/93 58 FR 66078
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2712.
Agency Contact: Debra Nicoll, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5386
RIN: 2040-AB53
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4008. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE FORMULATING,
PACKAGING AND REPACKAGING
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304;; 33 USC
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307;; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 455
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 1994. Final, Judicial, August
1995.
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent guidelines and standards for
facilities that formulate, package, or repackage registered pesticide
products, excluding the active ingredient sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
Timetable:
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NPRM 04/14/94 59 FR 17850
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3391.
Agency Contact: Janet Goodwin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7152
RIN: 2040-AC21
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4009. 301(K) INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TIME EXTENSIONS
Legal Authority: CWA section 301(k)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 125
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is vacating regulations promulgated under section 301(k)
of the 1977 amendments to the Clean Water Act. Section 301(k) allowed
EPA to grant compliance extensions to any industrial facility subject
to a permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) program if the facility installed innovative technology. The
last date to which compliance could be extended under section 301(k)
was March 31, 1991. The regulations were challenged in court and were
remanded to EPA for review. In light of the expiration of the extension
period, the court dismissed the case an ordered EPA to vacate the
regulation.
Timetable:
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Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3567.
Agency Contact: Pam Mazakas, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4203), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-6599
RIN: 2040-AC42
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4010. SAN FRANCISCO BAY/DELTA WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 163 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AC35
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4011. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES PLAN
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August 1994.
Abstract: The Effluent Guidelines Plan is published biennially. It
lists ongoing and planned effluent guidelines and standards, and
preliminary industry studies. Public comment is invited on industries
that should be studied and/or regulated by effluent guidelines.
Timetable:
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NPRM 05/18/94 59 FR 25859
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2304.
Agency Contact: Eric Strassler, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4303), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7150
RIN: 2040-AC20
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4012. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE REGULATION
Legal Authority: CWA section 320
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35, subpart P
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends internal EPA procedures for providing
financial assistance under the National Estuary Program by delegating
several procedures from EPA Headquarters to the Regions.
Timetable:
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Interim Final Rule 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3564.
Agency Contact: Ruth Chemerys, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4504F), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-9038
RIN: 2040-AC40
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4013. DEFINITION OF WETLANDS; REVISIONS TO THE FEDERAL MANUAL FOR
IDENTIFYING AND DELINEATING JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344/CWA 404
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 110; 40 CFR 116; 40 CFR 117; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR
230; 40 CFR 232; 40 CFR 435
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, and Soil Conservation Service
proposed to incorporate portions of the Federal Manual for Identifying
and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands into the regulations governing
the agencies' wetland protection programs. These portions reflect
revisions to the manual proposed on August 4, 1991 (56 FR 40446). Since
publication of the proposed revisions, EPA and the Corps have adopted
the Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual and the
National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has been funded to study wetlands
delineation. The 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual will be used pending
the Federal agencies evaluation of the NAS study, and if it is
determined that the 1987 Manual should be revised to respond to
recommendations of the NAS, any proposed changes will be the subject of
a process that will provide full opportunity for public comment.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/19/91 56 FR 65964
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3371.
Agency Contact: Gregory E. Peck, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4502F), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-1799
RIN: 2040-AC03
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4014. 1996 NEEDS SURVEY
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1375/CWA 516(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 10, 1997.
Abstract: EPA is required to conduct the Needs Survey every two years
and present the results in a Report to Congress. The results of some
surveys have been used by Congress in the development of the allotment
formula for distribution of funds for the construction grants/State
Revolving Funds (SRF). The amount of the needs also affects policy
debates about the appropriations for SRF and funding for specific
problems such as combined sewer overflows.
Timetable:
Report to Congress Final Action 02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3443.
Agency Contact: Leonard B. Fitch, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4204), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5858
RIN: 2040-AC33
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4015. REORGANIZATION AND CORRECTIONS TO LIST OF OCEAN DUMPING SITES
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1401 et seq/MPRSA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 228.12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is necessary to correct technical errors in the
list of ocean dumping sites and to better organize the format in which
ocean dumping sites are listed in the Code of Regulations. The revision
would correct misprints and other technical errors, and organize the
list of sites by EPA region and type of material.
Timetable:
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NPRM 06/09/93 58 FR 32322
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2736.
Agency Contact: Susan Hitch, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4505F), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-9178
RIN: 2040-AB63
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Clean Water Act (CWA)
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4016. REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF SECONDARY TREATMENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL DISCHARGES INTO MARINE WATERS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 125, subpart G
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/09/94 59 FR 40642
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Deborah Lebow, 202 260-6419
RIN: 2040-AB29
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4017. COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) CONTROL POLICY
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 04/19/94 59 FR 18688
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Ross Brennan, 202 260-9458
RIN: 2040-AC17
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4018. EXCEPTION FROM WETLANDS MITIGATION SEQUENCE FOR ALASKA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 230
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Notice to Withdraw Proposal 05/19/94 59 FR 26162
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gregory E. Peck, 202 260-1799
RIN: 2040-AC05
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4019. CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 404 PROGRAM DEFINITION--ARTIFICIAL WETLANDS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 232
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Combined With RIN 2040-AB74 08/25/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gregory E. Peck, 202 260-1799
RIN: 2040-AC28
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
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4020. PROTECTIVE ACTION GUIDANCE FOR DRINKING WATER
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021(h)/AEA(h)/Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1970; PL 96-295, sec 304; EO 12241
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 351
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will result in Federal protective action guidance
(PAG) for State and local officials to use in the event of a nuclear
accident to protect the general public from the adverse health affects
associated with the ingestion of drinking water that is contaminated
with radioactive material. As soon as the draft guidance is developed
it will be submitted to the PAG Subcommittee of the Federal
Radiological Preparedness Coordinating Committee (FRPCC) for review and
comment. Members of the PAG subcommittee include representatives from
DOE, DOD, FEMA, NRC, HHS, USDA, DOT, and the Conference of Radiation
Control Program Directors (CRCPD). When a consensus among the
representatives is reached, the guidance is recommended to the full
FRPCC for endorsement. After that endorsement is obtained a notice of
the availability of a revised EPA 400-R-92-001, ``Manual of Protective
Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents'' will be
published in the Federal Register.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice of Availability 07/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3602.
Agency Contact: Craig Conklin, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6602J, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9222
RIN: 2060-AF39
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4021. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201/AEA 274; 15 USC 2625/TSCA 6(a)(6)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 193
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under 40 CFR 193, the Agency intends to set generally
applicable standards for the management and disposal of low-level
radioactive wastes under the purview of the Atomic Energy Act, as
amended.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 08/31/83 48 FR 39563
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1727.
Agency Contact: James M. Gruhlke, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9310
RIN: 2060-AA04
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4022. RADIATION SITE CLEANUP
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 143 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AB31
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4023. FEDERAL RADIATION PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR EXPOSURE OF THE GENERAL
PUBLIC
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021(h)/AEA 274(h)/Reorganization Plan No. 2
of 1970
CFR Citation: 3 CFR Presidential documents
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will update and replace existing Presidential
guidance for all Federal agencies in the formulation of radiation
standards for protection of the public from ionizing radiation that was
issued in 1960.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 06/18/86 51 FR 22264
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3321 (was 2073).
Agency Contact: Allan Richardson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9213
RIN: 2060-AE61
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4024. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR YUCCA
MOUNTAIN, NEVADA
Legal Authority: PL 102-486, sec 801(a)(1); 42 USC 2011-2296
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
Abstract: This rulemaking is in response to section 801 of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992 which directs the Administrator to ``promulgate
public health and safety standards for protection of the public from
releases from radioactive materials stored or disposed of in the
repository at the Yucca Mountain site.''
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3568.
Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6602J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9310
RIN: 2060-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4025. CRITERIA FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH 40 CFR PART 191
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR
FUEL, HIGH-LEVEL, AND TRANSURANIC RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Legal Authority: PL 102-579 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land
Withdrawal Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 194
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 30, 1993. Final, Statutory,
October 30, 1994.
Abstract: This action will develop compliance criteria for the Waste
Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). These criteria will be used by the
Environmental Protection Agency in certifying whether or not the WIPP
complies with 40 CFR part 194. These criteria will specify requirements
for implementing 40 CFR part 194 and will clarify compliance - related
ambiguities which may currently exist.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 10/29/93 58 FR 8029
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3232.
Agency Contact: Caroline Petti, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Mail Code 6602J,
Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9211
RIN: 2060-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________
4026. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR INACTIVE URANIUM TAILING SITES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2022(a)/AEA 275(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 192
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has remanded the
groundwater standards at 40 CFR 192.20(a)(2) and (3). The new standards
will replace these remanded standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/24/87 52 FR 36000
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1166.
Agency Contact: Allan Richardson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9213
RIN: 2060-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
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4027. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR LEAD AND COPPER
(REVISION)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA 1401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will propose revisions to the National Primary Drinking
Water Regulations for Lead and Copper published June 7, 1991, to make
minor changes needed to improve implementation of the rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3440.
Agency Contact: Judy Lebowich, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4604), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7595
RIN: 2040-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________
4028. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: GROUNDWATER
DISINFECTION
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 144 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
4029. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: ARSENIC
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 1995. Final, Statutory,
June 19, 1989. Final, Judicial, November 30, 1997.
Abstract: This rule will set an MCLG and revised NPDWR for arsenic in
drinking water, pursuant to the SDWA amendments of 1986. The SDWA
requires EPA to promulgate national primary drinking water regulations
for 83 specific contaminants of which arsenic is one. The SDWA directs
EPA to promulgate MCLGs at a level at which, in the Administrator's
judgment, ``no known or anticipated adverse effects on the health of
persons occur and which allows for an adequate margin of safety.'' MCLs
are the federally enforceable standards and are set as close to the
MCLGs as is feasible, taking costs into consideration. Arsenic poses a
cancer risk. Arsenic is naturally occurring, predominantly in ground
water. It is also used as a wood preservative and in the
pharmaceutical, computer, ore smelting, and mining industries.
Depending on the MCL selected, the arsenic regulation may affect as
many as 13,000 systems or as few as 150 systems. In any case, small
groundwater systems will be affected most. Treatment technology is
expensive, household costs are expected to be high for those small
systems which need treatment. Known treatment technologies include lime
softening, coagulation filtration, ion exchange, reverse (cont) pre-
treatment and post treatment. EPA is also considering a unique two-
state treatment strategy.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2807.
ABSTRACT CONT: osmosis, pre-treatment and post treatment. EPA is also
considering a unique two-state treatment strategy.
Agency Contact: Heather Shank-Givens, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4603), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-0063
RIN: 2040-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________
4030. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: SULFATE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 1994. Final, Statutory,
June 18, 1989. Final, Judicial, May 31, 1996.
Abstract: The rule sets an MCLG and NPDWR for sulfate as specified in
the Safe Drinking Water Act. The contaminant was deferred from the
Phase V regulation in order to allow the Agency time to focus on
implementation issues arising from the proposal concerning the risk of
sulfate in drinking water to specific subpopulations. Sulfate can cause
diarrhea in infants and in adults not acclimated to high sulfate-
containing water, such as travellers. Persons who are acclimated to
high sulfate-containing water suffer no adverse effects from its
consumption. Sulfate occurs naturally in soil and is also found in
surface after as result of acid rain. Sulfate is also used as a reagent
in steel and copper industries and in the manufacture of copper
sulfate, a fungicide/algicide. An estimated 2,000 systems - serving a
population of 200,000 residents, 1 million travellers, and 30,000
infants - are likely to be affected by this regulation. Most of the
affected systems serve populations of less than 3,000 and are transient
systems not in service year-round. Known treatment technologies include
reverse osmosis, ion exchange, and electro dialysis. (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3176.
ABSTRACT CONT: EPA is considering an option for compliance which would
be an alternative to central treatment. The alternative would include
public education, public notification, and provision of alternative
water to affected populations.
Agency Contact: Jude Andreasen, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4603), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5555
RIN: 2040-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
4031. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS (NPDWRS) FOR ALDICARB
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: None
The effective date for aldicarb (Jan 1, 1993) has been stayed as of May
8, 1992.
Abstract: EPA is planning to repropose the NPDWRs for aldicarb,
aldicarb sulfoxide and aldicarb sulfone. EPA decided to repropose these
standards after new health data were submitted to the Agency and the
Agency completed a revised risk assessment. Aldicarb is a neurotoxin.
Aldicarb is a pesticide applied on cotton, citrus, and peanuts.
Aldicarb has a high leaching potential and can cause ground water
contamination. Granulated activated charcoal is the only known
treatment technology available. Current projections are that less than
400 drinking water systems, serving nearly 300,000 people, would be
affected by the regulation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3238.
Agency Contact: Heather Shank-Givens, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4603), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-0063
RIN: 2040-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________
4032. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: 25 CONTAMINANTS FROM
DRINKING WATER PRIORITY LIST (PHASE VI-B)--ORGANIC AND INORGANIC
CONTAMINANTS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 145 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________
4033. REFORMATTING OF DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule reformats the current drinking water regulations to
make them easier to understand and follow. This rule is not intended to
change any of the regulatory requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3563.
Agency Contact: Jan Auerbach, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4603), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7575
RIN: 2040-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________
4034. REVISIONS TO SDWA; UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
REGULATIONS FOR CLASS II (OIL AND GAS RELATED) WELLS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f/SDWA 1421 to 1425
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 144; 40 CFR 146
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Part C of the SDWA directs EPA to develop regulations for the
protection of underground sources of drinking water from contamination
by injection wells. The greatest number of injection wells are Class II
(oil and gas related) wells operated by the petroleum industry for
disposal of produced brines and enhanced recovery projects. EPA is
considering proposing standards for all newly constructed or converted
(from production operations) Class II injection wells. These standards
may establish new or incremental performance criteria to ensure
protection of underground sources of drinking water (USDWs).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 131 Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas; 132 Natural Gas
Liquids; 138 Oil and Gas Field Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2784.
Agency Contact: Jeffrey Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4602), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5586
RIN: 2040-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________
4035. MANAGEMENT OF CLASS V INJECTION WELLS UNDER PART C OF THE SAFE
DRINKING WATER ACT
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 146 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4036. ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR REGULATED DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300g-1/SDWA 1412; 42 USC 300f/SDWA 1401; 42
USC 300j-9(a)/SDWA 1450(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves
analytical methods for analyzing regulated drinking water contaminants.
Periodically, the Agency withdraws approval of outdated methods,
updates older methods, and/or approves new methods. In this regulatory
effort, EPA will accomplish all three actions for a number of
contaminants regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. These
revisions have been evaluated and recommended for use by EPA's Office
of Research and Development and by various standards setting
organizations. Laboratory acceptance limits, detection limits and other
method performance requirements that were specified under previous
rules will not be changed in this rulemaking. This rule should decrease
the cost of monitoring by broadening the number of regulated chemicals
that can be measured by a method.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/15/93 58 FR 65622
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3268.
Agency Contact: Jitendra Saxena, Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4603), Washington DC 20460, 202 260-9579
RIN: 2040-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________
4037. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATION: RADIONUCLIDES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 164 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2040-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________
4038. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: 25 CONTAMINANTS FROM
DRINKING WATER PRIORITY LIST (PHASE VIA) - DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS RULE
AND ENHANCED SURFACE WATER TREATMENT RULE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 1, 1990. NPRM, Judicial, June
7, 1994. Final, Statutory, January 1, 1991. Final, Judicial, December
15, 1996.
Abstract: EPA is scheduled to promulgate MCLGs and NPDWRs for 25
contaminants from the 1991 Drinking Water Priority List, as required by
the SDWA. The SDWA requires regulation of at least 25 contaminants from
the Drinking Water Priority List, which are known or anticipated to
occur in public water systems, every three years starting in 1991. The
SDWA directs EPA to promulgate MCLGs at a level at which, in the
Administrator's judgment, ``no known or anticipated adverse effects
occur and which allows for an adequate margin of safety.'' MCLs are
federally enforceable standards and are set as close to the MCLGs as is
feasible, taking costs into consideration. The 25 contaminants will be
addressed in two rulemakings: Disinfection Byproducts (Phase VIA) and
Organic and Inorganic Contaminants (Phase VIB). The Disinfection
Byproducts Rule is intended to reduce cancer risk. A companion Enhanced
Surface Water Treatment Rule is intended to prevent microbial
contamination and reduce cancer risk. EPA is scheduled to promulgate
MCLGs and NPDWRs for 25 contaminants from the 1991 Drinking Water
Priority List, as required by the SDWA of 1986. The SDWA requires
regulation of at least (cont) from the Drinking Water Priority List,
which are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems, every
three years starting in 1991. The SDWA directs EPA to promulgate MCLGs
at a level at which, in the Administrator's judgment, ``no known or
anticipated adverse effects occur and which allows for an adequate
margin of safety.'' MCLs are federally enforceable standards and are
set as close to the MCLGs as is feasible, taking costs into
consideration. The 25 contaminants come from two groups of
contaminants: disinfection byproducts (Phase VIA) and organic and
inorganic chemicals (Phase VIB). The disinfection byproducts portion of
this rule is just completing regulatory negotiation. It is now composed
of two rules: the disinfection byproducts rule (DBP) and the enhanced
surface water treatment rule (ESWTR). The DBP rule is (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/29/94 59 FR 38668
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2772/2304.
ABSTRACT CONT: 25 contaminants from the Drinking Water Priority List,
which are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems, every
three years starting in 1991. The SDWA directs EPA to promulgate MCLGs
at a level at which, in the Administrator's judgment, ``no known or
anticipated adverse effects occur and which allows for an adequate
margin of safety.'' MCLs are federally enforceable standards and are
set as close to the MCLGs as is feasible, taking costs into
consideration. The 25 contaminants come from two groups of
contaminants: disinfection byproducts (Phase VIA) and organic and
inorganic chemicals (Phase VIB). The disinfection byproducts portion of
this rule is just completing regulatory negotiation. It is now composed
of two rules: the disinfection byproducts rule (DBP) and the enhanced
surface water treatment rule (ESWTR). The DBP rule is intended to
prevent microbial contamination and reduce cancer risk. (See separate
entries for Phase VIB and the Information Collection Rule.)
Agency Contact: Stig Regli, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4603), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7379
RIN: 2040-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________
4039. DRINKING WATER MICROBIAL AND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT MONITORING
RULE (FORMERLY CALLED THE ``INFORMATION COLLECTION DISINFECTION
BYPRODUCTS RULE'')
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has negotiated two rules regulating disinfectants,
disinfection byproducts, and microbial contaminants. As part of the
negotiation, EPA also committed to promulgating Microbial and
Disinfection By-Product Monitoring Rule to provide more occurrence and
technology treatment data. The data will enable EPA to promulgate the
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rul e and will enable the negotiators
to meet again to consider long term standards. This action fulfills
that commitment. to meet again to consider alternative standards. This
action fulfills that commitment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/10/94 59 FR 6332
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3445.
Agency Contact: Stig Regli, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4603), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7379
RIN: 2040-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________
4040. DRINKING WATER PRIMACY WITHDRAWAL REGULATION (REVISION)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA 1413
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will promulgate revisions to the regulatory language
which concerns EPA's initiation of proceedings that could result in
withdrawal of State primary enforcement responsibility for the Public
Water System Supervision Program. EPA is promulgating this revision in
part, in response to the court's remand in National Wildlife Federal v.
EPA, 980 F. 2D 765 (DC Circuit 1992) . National Wildlife Federation v.
EPA, 980 F.2D 765 (DC Circuit 1992).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/08/94 59 FR 40458
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3359.
Agency Contact: Judy Lebowich, Environmental Protection Agency, Water,
(4604), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-7595
RIN: 2040-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4041. INDIAN RULE FOR THE WELLHEAD PROTECTION PROGRAM AND SOLE SOURCE
AQUIFER DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - No further action is
expected in the next 12 months. 09/01/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jane Marshall-Farris, 202 260-8897
RIN: 2040-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Noise Control Act (NCA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4042. WITHDRAWAL OF PRODUCTS FROM THE AGENCY'S REPORTS IDENTIFYING MAJOR
NOISE SOURCES AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED RULES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4904(b)(1)/NCA 5(b)(1); 42 USC 4905(a)(1)/NCA
6(a)(1)
CFR Citation: Not applicable
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to withdraw certain products from the
Agency's report identifying major noise sources issued under authority
of Section 5(b)(1) of the Noise Control Act of 1972. These products
are: Truck Transport Refrigeration Units, Power Lawn Mowers, Pavement
Breakers, Rock Drills, Wheel and Crawler Tractors and Buses. This
action also proposes to withdraw proposed noise regulations for Wheel
and Crawler Tractors, and Buses, issued under the authority of Section
6(a)(1) of the Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/01/82 47 FR 54108
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2046.
No CFR parts pertain. This action withdraws proposals which were not
codified.
Agency Contact: Ken Feith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (ANR-443), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-4996
RIN: 2060-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4043. MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE AND REGULATIONS OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING: GENERAL
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1004; 42 USC 6921 to 6928/RCRA 3001
to 3008
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will propose to modify the current regulatory
framework to improve the implementation of the regulations that define
a solid waste and the regulations governing the recycling of hazardous
wastes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 00/00/00
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2872.
NOTE: EPA has not yet identified what the next action will be. An ANPRM
may be issued, or regulatory changes may be proposed, or both.
Agency Contact: Mitch Kidwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
8551
RIN: 2050-AD18
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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4044. FACILITY RESPONSE PLANNING FOR DELEGATED OFFSHORE FACILITIES
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321/Clean Water Act; EO 12777
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.
Abstract: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) expands the scope of
private planning and response activities associated with discharges of
oil. The revision to sections 20 and 21 of the facility response plan
rule implementing these requirements would extend applicability of the
rule to non-transportation related offshore facilities landward of the
the low water mark. Regulation of these facilities was delegated to EPA
by a Memorandum of Understanding of 2/3/94 from the Department of
Interior/Minerals Management Service.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 131 Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3425.
Agency Contact: Bobbie Lively-Diebold, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), 703 356-8774
RIN: 2050-AE18
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4045. REGULATIONS TO CONTROL IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF HAZARDOUS AND OTHER
WASTES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR
264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266
Legal Deadline: None
Depending on the implementing legislation, there may be a NPRM deadline
of one year from the date of the enactment.
Abstract: Once the U.S. passes legislation needed to ratify and become
a Party to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary
Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, EPA will propose
regulations which will implement the terms of the convention, as
implementing legislation requires. The final regulations would replace
the current import/export regulations at 40 CFR 262, Subparts E and F.
In addition, EPA may propose additional regulations as necessary to
improve and implement the waste import/export program under RCRA (e.g.
codification of bilateral agreements, changes to regulations
implementing the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) Council Decision C(92)39/FINAL).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3426.
Agency Contact: Julie Lyddon, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington DC 20460, 202 260-7944
RIN: 2050-AE13
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4046. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; AMENDMENT TO GENERIC EXCLUSION
FOR KO61, KO62, AND FOO6 HTMR RESIDUALS (ENCAPSULATED USES)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905, 6912(a), 6921, 6922, 6924, 6934, and
6938
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 13, 1994. Final, Judicial,
December 13, 1995.
Abstract: The Agency anticipates amending the generic exclusion for
KO61, KO62, and FOO6 residual slags by either (1) allowing encapsulated
uses of the slags under the existing exclusion, or (2) setting new
levels under this exclusion for encapsulated uses of the slags.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3428.
Agency Contact: Narendra K. Chaudhari, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington DC 20460, 202
260-4787
RIN: 2050-AE15
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4047. ALTERNATIVES FOR GROUND-WATER MONITORING AT SMALL, DRY/
REMOTE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS
Legal Authority: RCRA 4004, RCRA 1008, RCRA 2002, RCRA 4010
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Alternative strategies for conventional ground-water
monitoring are under consideration by the Agency for use at certain
small, dry/remote municipal solid waste landfills, as necessary to
detect contamination on a site-specific basis. Examples of alternative
strategies may include early detection vadose zone monitoring, analysis
for indicator parameters and major ions in place of trace elements and
volatile organic compounds, or exempting small landfills from ground-
water monitoring requirements based on a demonstration that there is no
potential for leachate migration to the uppermost aquifer. Examples of
site-specific factors important to the alternative selection process
include costs, hydrogeology, stratigraphy, climate, and availability of
equipment and technical expertise. There are certain geographic areas
where there may be no clear-cut effective alternatives to conventional
ground-water monitoring, such as areas of Alaska with permafrost or in
communities with extremely low per capita income. (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3546.
ABSTRACT CONT: The consideration of alternatives flows from a recent
decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit that vacated the small landfill ground-water monitoring
exemption under 40 CFR Part 258.50(b) and by the projection that annual
waste disposal costs for communities being served by these small
landfills could, in some cases, increase by several hundred percent
with the implementation of full ground-water monitoring requirements.
This rule would provide states and tribes with EPA-approved permit
programs the flexibility they need to be able to utilize alternatives
for ground-water monitoring. Local governments would still bear the
costs of alternative ground-water monitoring. Our preliminary costing
results indicate that alternatives range from about 20 percent to 70
percent of the cost of full ground-water monitoring requirements.
Science and engineering support would be needed by some communities to
implement most alternatives.
Agency Contact: Scott Ellinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, SE., Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-1350
RIN: 2050-AE24
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4048. NEW AND REVISED TESTING METHODS APPROVED FOR RCRA SUBTITLE
C HAZARDOUS WASTE TESTING MANUAL, SW-846, THIRD EDITION, UPDATE IV
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC
6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005; 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR
265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action will revise certain testing methods
and add other new testing methods that are approved or required under
Subtitle C of RCRA. These new and revised methods are found in Update
IV to the Third Edition of ``Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,
Physical/Chemical Methods'', EPA publication SW-846. The revision to
the manual is necessary to provide improved and more complete
analytical methods for RCRA-relating testing.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/96
Final Action 07/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3547.
Agency Contact: Charles Sellers, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, SE., Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-3282
RIN: 2050-AE25
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4049. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR OWNERS AND
OPERATORS OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL FACILITIES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907, 6944, 6949a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Owners and operators of subtitle D landfills would be
required to meet financial assurance requirements beginning on April 9,
1995.It is intended to make financial tests available for local
governments and corporations that need to provide financial assurance
for their subtitle D facilities. Neither financial tests will be
available before the April 9, 1995 effective date. The Agency is
proposing to extend the effective date to April 9, 1996 to allow
adequate time to finalize the financial tests. As a result of this
rulemaking, public and private owners and operators of SubtitleD
facilities will not have to meet the financial assurance requirements
of 40 CFR Part 258 until April 9, 1996.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3585.
Agency Contact: Timothy J. O'Malley, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703
308-8613
RIN: 2050-AE27
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4050. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTES: HAZARDOUS WASTE
IDENTIFICATION RULE (HWIR); WASTE
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 147 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AE07
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4051. CAUSES FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC
6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005; 42 USC 6927/RCRA 3007; 42 USC
6974
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 270.41
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment would allow EPA to modify a permit to correct
an inadvertent omission of an applicable requirement under RCRA which
is in effect prior to the data of permit issuance. The permit
correction would follow the modification procedures in 40 CFR 124.
Citizens would be able to request such a correction using existing
procedures in 40 CFR 124.5.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2780.
Agency Contact: Victoria Van Roden, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703
308-8623
RIN: 2050-AD05
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4052. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: POST-CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a);
42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would modify the regulations to expand and improve
the mechanisms available for addressing post-closure care at hazardous
waste land disposal facilities. It would allow substitution of
enforcement mechanisms for post-closure permits in some cases, while
still retaining the permit as an option to address these facilities.
The rule would also require States to adopt enforcement authority to
compel corrective action at interim status facilities, consistent with
Federal section 3008(h) authority.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3042.
Agency Contact: Barbara Foster, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
7057
RIN: 2050-AD55
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4053. SPENT SOLVENTS LISTING DETERMINATION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1005; 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC
6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 6922/RCRA 3002; 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006; 42 USC
9602/RCRA 6002; 33 USC 1361/FWPCA 1361; 33 USC 1321/FWPCA 1321
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 1995. Final, Statutory,
February 8, 1986. Final, Judicial, May 31, 1996.
Abstract: This action will propose to list or not list as hazardous
wastes under RCRA 14 spent solvents and/or still bottoms from their
recovery. The solvents are cumene, phenol, isophorone, acetonitrile,
furfural, epichlorohydrin, methyl chloride, ethylene dibromide, benzyl
chloride, p-dichlorobenzene, 2-methoxyethanol, 2-methoxyethanol
acetate, 2-ethoxyethanol acetate, and cyclohexanol. Any solvents listed
will be added to the CERCLA list of hazardous substances with
reportable quantities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/95
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3134.
Agency Contact: Ron Josephson, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
4770
RIN: 2050-AD84
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4054. CHLORINATED ALIPHATICS LISTING DETERMINATION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a);
42 USC 6922/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102; 33 USC 1361/FWPCA 311;
33 USC 1321/FWPCA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 1995. Final, Judicial,
October 31, 1996.
Abstract: This action will propose to list or not to list as hazardous
wastes under RCRA wastewaters and wastewater treatment sludges from the
production of approximately 25 chlorinated aliphatics. These wastes, if
identified as hazardous under RCRA, will be designated hazardous
substances under CERCLA, with reportable quantities established. The
Agency will use this opportunity to investigate waste minimization
possibilities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3151.
Agency Contact: Wanda Levine, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
7458
RIN: 2050-AD85
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4055. NEW AND REVISED TESTING METHODS APPROVED FOR RCRA SUBTITLE C, IN
``TEST METHODS FOR EVALUATING SOLID WASTE, PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL METHODS''
(SW-846), THIRD EDITION, UPDATE III
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC
6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005; 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR
265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action will revise certain testing methods
and add other new testing methods that are approved or required under
Subtitle C or RCRA. These new and revised methods are found in Update
III to the Third Edition of ``Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,
Physical/Chemical Methods'', EPA publication SW-846. The revision to
the manual is necessary to provide improved and more complete
analytical methods for RCRA-relating testing.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/95
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3427.
Agency Contact: Kim Kirkland, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington DC 20460, 202 260-6722
RIN: 2050-AE14
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4056. SUBTITLE D CORPORATE FINANCIAL TEST AND GUARANTEE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907/RCRA 1007; 42 USC 6944/RCRA 4004; 42 USC
6949/RCRA 4009
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would allow financially strong corporate entities
that own/operate municipal solid waste landfills the option of using a
financial test or guarantee to demonstrate financial assurance for
costs associated with closure, post-closure, and corrective action of
known releases.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3179.
Agency Contact: Tim O'Malley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8613
RIN: 2050-AD77
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4057. REVISIONS TO CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
THAT MAY ACCEPT CESQG HAZARDOUS WASTES EXCLUDING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
LANDFILLS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907, 6944, 6949/RCRA 4010, 1008, 2002, and
4004; 33 USC 1345
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 15, 1995. Final, Judicial, July 1,
1996.
Abstract: RCRA section 4010(c) directs EPA to revise existing Criteria
in 40 CFR part 257 for facilities that may receive hazardous household
wastes (HHW) or Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG)
hazardous wastes. In October 1991, EPA promulgated the Municipal Solid
Waste Landfill Criteria (40 CFR 258), thereby satisfying part of the
statutory mandate. EPA is under a settlement agreement with the Sierra
Club to fulfill the remainder of the statutory mandate by promulgating
regulations pertaining to the disposal of CESQG hazardous wastes at
solid waste disposal facilities. Depending on actual practices at
specific facilities, these regulations might be applicable to
commercial and private industrial waste facilities and construction and
demolition waste facilities managing non-hazardous wastes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/95
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3416.
Agency Contact: Paul F. Cassidy, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington DC 20460, 202 260-4682
RIN: 2050-AE11
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4058. REMOVAL OF PENTACHLOROPHENOL FROM F027; RESTORE IT AS U242; CHANGE
TOXICITY DESIGNATION OF F021; AND CLARIFY BASIS FOR LISTING CRITERIA
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR
271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is proposing to amend the regulations for
hazardous waste management under RCRA by amending the basis for listing
a hazardous waste (i.e., pentachlorophenol production wastes) under 40
CFR 261.31. The Agency is also proposing to amend one hazardous waste
(i.e., delete part of FO27 - discarded unused formulations of
pentachlorophenol and compounds derived from pentachlorophenol) listed
in 40 CFR 261.33 and to add one waste (i.e., U242 - pentachlorophenol)
to the list of hazardous wastes in 40 CFR 261. FO21 and U242 would no
longer be subject to management standards for acute hazardous wastes.
Lastly, the Agency is proposing to clarify the criteria used in 40 CFR
261.11 for listing solid wastes as hazardous. This rule proposes less
stringent hazardous waste management standards for FO21 and discarded
unused portions containing pentachlorophenol.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3178.
Agency Contact: Anthony Carrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
6607
RIN: 2050-AD78
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4059. LISTING DETERMINATION OF WASTES GENERATED DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF
AZO, ANTHRAQUINONE, AND TRIARYLMETHANE DYES AND PIGMENTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR
302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 1994. Final, Judicial,
November 30, 1995.
Abstract: This action will propose the Agency's determination whether
or not to list as hazardous wastes under RCRA wastes generated during
the production of three classes of dyes and pigments. The Agency is
considering several alternatives to listing, specifically management
standards, pollution prevention, waste minimization, recycling,
reclamation, process changes, and substitution of starting materials.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3066/3068/3069.
Agency Contact: Wanda Levine, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
7458
RIN: 2050-AD80
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4060. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: PETROLEUM REFINING
PROCESS WASTES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR
302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 31, 1995. Final, Judicial,
October 31, 1996.
Abstract: This action will propose to list or not to list as hazardous
wastes under RCRA these waste streams from the petroleum refining
process: 1) clarified slurry oil from catalytic cracking; 2) crude
storage tank sludge, 3) spent hydrotreating catalyst; 4) sulfur complex
and hydrogen sulfide removal specification product and fines; 5) spent
catalytics reforming catalysts; 6) unleaded storage tank sludge; 7)
spent hydrorefining sludge; 8) spent catalyst and fines from catalytic
cracking; 9) spent catalyst from sulfur complex and hydrogen sulfide
removal facilities; 10) spent caustic from liquid treating; 11) spent
catalyst from sulfuric acid alkylation, 12) sludge from hydrofluoric
alkylation; and 13)sludge from sulfuric acid alkylation. The Agency is
considering alternatives to listing including management standards
based on pollution prevention, recycling, reclamation, or feedstock, to
other manufacturing processes. This action will also adjust the
reportable quantities for waste streams F037 and (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/95
Final Action 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3064.
ABSTRACT CONT: F038 (sludges from petroleum separation processes) under
CERCLA as amended. Depending on the number of listed wastes and their
generation quantities, the costs of this action could be very
significant.
Agency Contact: Maximo (Max) Diaz, Jr., Environmental Protection
Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-4786
RIN: 2050-AD88
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4061. RCRA FEES: HANDLER NOTIFICATIONS AND WASTE EXPORT NOTIFICATIONS
Legal Authority: Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1951
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 265
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act requires EPA to
raise $38 million annually in user fees as part of an overall Federal
deficit reduction program. To help achieve this level, EPA will use the
authority of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1951 to
propose fees for RCRA Handler Notifications, Waste Export
Notifications, and permit fees for EPA-issued RCRA permits.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3211.
Agency Contact: Val de la Fuente, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202
260-4674
RIN: 2050-AD92
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4062. REVISED TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTION
FACILITIES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 148 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AE01
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4063. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS--PHASE IV: TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR
CERTAIN MINERAL PROCESSING WASTES; TC METALS; NEWLY LISTED WASTES FROM
WOOD PRESERVING AND DYES AND PIGMENTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905, 6912(a), 6921, 6924
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 1995. Final, Judicial, June 1996.
Abstract: The Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 require EPA
to promulgate regulations establishing treatment standards that must be
met before hazardous waste may be disposed of on land. The proposed
rulemaking establishes treatment standards for certain characteristic
mineral processing wastes, spent aluminum potliners, wood preserving
wastes, and TC metals. It also addresses issues arising from a
September 25, 1992 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Chemical
Waste Management v. EPA, 976 F. 2d (D.C. Cir. 1992) on the equivalency
of treatment in wastewater treatment systems regulated under the Clean
Water Act to treatment of wastes under RCRA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 10/24/91 56 FR 55160
NPRM 06/00/95
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3366.
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Sue Slotnick, 703 308-8467.
Agency Contact: Sherri Stevens, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-8467
RIN: 2050-AE05
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4064. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTES; HAZARDOUS WASTE
IDENTIFICATION RULE (HWIR): CONTAMINATED MEDIA
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 149 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AE22
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4065. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST REGULATION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922/RCRA 3002(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR
264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to amend the existing Uniform
Hazardous Waste Manifest rule to make it truly ``uniform'' across the
country. Presently what is supposed to be a ``uniform'' manifest is
instead a patchwork of varying State manifests. Interstate shipments
become quite burdensome when industry must deal with several different
forms with varied requirements. This is compounded since States have
difficulty tracking and verifying interstate loads.
The major issues involve the specific data elements that should be on
the uniform manifest form. Most States want to see a truly uniform
manifest that would be used by all States, but they also want a certain
degree of flexibility to add data elements to suit their needs.
Therefore, the goal of this rulemaking will be to achieve consensus on
a manifest form that all States can live with.
The costs of this action should be minimal to the regulated industry
since the new Federal form will only add a few data elements that in
most cases are already being required by the various State forms.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3147.
Agency Contact: Rick Westlund, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (2136), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
2745
RIN: 2050-AE21
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4066. LOCATION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC 6924(o)(7)/RCRA
3004(o)(7)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 3004(o)(7) of RCRA authorizes EPA to restrict the
siting of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities
in environmentally sensitive locations. EPA's goal for the location
standards would be to ensure siting of new hazardous waste treatment,
storage and disposal facilities in the most suitable locations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/95
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2303.
Agency Contact: Felicia Wright, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8634
RIN: 2050-AB42
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4067. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS--PHASE III: STANDARDS FOR
DECHARACTERIZED WASTES AND TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR NEWLY LISTED
CARBAMATE, ORGANOBROMINE WASTES, AND SPENT ALUMINUM POTLINERS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 150 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AD38
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4068. RULE IDENTIFYING WHEN MILITARY MUNITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS WASTES
AND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR SUCH WASTES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924(y)/RCRA 3004(y)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR
265; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 6, 1993. Final, Statutory,
October 6, 1994.
Abstract: Section 107 of the Federal Facilities Compliance Act of 1992
requires EPA to issue a rule identifying when military munitions,
ordnance, and chemical warfare agents become hazardous wastes subject
to Federal hazardous waste transportation, storage, treatment, and
disposal rules. The rule may also identify management standards for
such wastes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/95
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3235.
Agency Contact: Ken Shuster, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8759
RIN: 2050-AD90
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4069. STREAMLINE PERMITTING FOR MIXED WASTE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 13, 1992, the Utilities Solid Waste Activities
Group (USWAG) petitioned EPA to create a conditional exemption from
full Subtitle C permitting requirements for certain small commercial
mixed waste generators that are already permitted by the NRC. The
generators include medical schools, universities, biotechnology
laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. This new category would
include NRC licensees that generate less than 1000 kg/month of mixed
waste, counting mixed waste as distinct from other hazardous waste. EPA
and NRC must together determine how to ensure adequate protection of
human health and the environment in order for any streamlined
permitting of NRC licensed facilities to be implemented.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3218.
Agency Contact: Richard LaShier, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8762
RIN: 2050-AD65
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4070. RCRA SUBTITLE C INDIAN PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6926(b)/3006(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would clarify that Indian Tribes may become
authorized for the Subtitle C hazardous waste program and that they may
share in grant funds made available to States to assist in
implementation of authorized hazardous waste programs. The action would
establish a definition of Indian Tribe and the criteria which a Tribe
must meet for authorization purposes. The rule would further clarify
that Indian Tribes, unlike other States, may be considered for approval
of partial RCRA programs, under criteria that would also be announced
in the rule. The rule is of great symbolic significance to the Tribes,
and it would implement EPA's 1984 Indian Policy by recognizing the
sovereign status of Tribes and their primacy in implementing RCRA. The
rule would deal with the issues of Indian Tribe capability,
alternatives to authorization that also advance Tribes' participation
in RCRA, and special attributes of Indian Tribe jurisdiction. The
action would be closely coordinated with similar efforts in other media
programs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2827.
Agency Contact: Richard La Shier, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703
308-8760
RIN: 2050-AD07
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4071. FIELD FILTERING OF GROUND-WATER SAMPLES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6944(a)/RCRA 4004(a); 33 USC 1345(d) and (e)/
CWA 405; 42 USC 6945/RCRA 4005; 42 USC 6907/RCRA 1008; 42 USC 6912/RCRA
2002; 42 USC 6949a(c)/RCRA 4010(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258.51(b)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Disposal Facility Criteria,
among other provisions, require owners/operators of municipal solid
waste landfills to monitor ground-water to detect releases from their
landfills. The Criteria ban the filtering of ground-water samples in
the field because filtering potentially removes some of the
contamination found in the solid phase of the samples. Since
promulgation of the Criteria, a number of States and industry groups
have stated that it is important to field filter ground-water samples
for measuring metals to avoid potential false indications of releases
to ground-water. The commenters maintain that the analytical results
using filtered samples are sufficiently protective and are as effective
as unfiltered samples specified in the Criteria. This notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeks comment on the appropriateness of
allowing States/Tribes with EPA-approved permit programs to lift the
ban on a site-specific basis. This rulemaking will not impose new
requirements on local government landfill owners and operators; rather,
it could alleviate the need to institute new sampling protocols in
certain locations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3150.
Agency Contact: Tracy Bone, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5306), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
5649
RIN: 2050-AD86
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4072. RCRA SUBTITLE D SOLID WASTE FACILITIES; STATE/TRIBAL PERMIT
PROGRAM--DETERMINATION OF ADEQUACY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6945/RCRA 4005; 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 239
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would describe procedures EPA would use to make
determinations of adequacy for State/Tribal solid waste permitting
programs, as required by Section 4005 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act,
as amended (RCRA). Section 4005(c)(1)(B) requires States to adopt and
implement a permit program, other system of prior approval, within 18
months after the promulgation of revised criteria under Section
4004(a), as required by Section 4010(c). Section 4005(c)(1)(C) requires
the Administrator to determine whether each State has developed an
``adequate permit program.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2751.
Agency Contact: Henry Ferland, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5306), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
3384
RIN: 2050-AD03
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4073. GUIDELINE FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS
CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 6002
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 247
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 6002 of the RCRA requires EPA to issue guidelines for
the procurement of recycled products. From time to time, EPA must
revise the guidelines for use by procuring agencies. EPA is to
designate items which can be made with recovered materials and to
recommend practices for the procurement of those items by Federal
procuring agencies. Once designated, procuring agencies are required to
purchase these items with the highest percentage of recovered materials
practicable. EPA issued its final paper guideline in June 1989.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3032.
Agency Contact: Dana Arnold, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5306), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
8518
RIN: 2050-AD41
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4074. REVISIONS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR PROCUREMENT
OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 6002(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 247
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RCRA section 6002 requires EPA to issue guidelines for the
procurement of recycled products. EPA is to designate items that are
made with recovered materials and to recommend practices for government
procurement. Once designated, procuring agencies are required to
purchase these items with the highest percentage of recovered materials
practicable. In addition, Executive Order 12873, Federal Acquisition,
Recycling, and Waste Prevention, designating items in a Comprehensive
Procurement Guideline (CPG) and recommending procurement practices in a
Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN). The Order requires EPA to
update the CPG and issue RMANs annually. To date, EPA has issued
procurement guidelines for five items, including paper and paper
products, re-refined lubricating oil, retread tires, building
insulation, and cement and concrete containing fly ash, and proposed a
Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (59 FR 18852) designating 21 new
items for government procurement. This action would propose the first
update to the CPG, once it is promulgated.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/95
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3545.
Agency Contact: Beverly Golblatt, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, SE., Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
7932
RIN: 2050-AE23
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4075. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES -
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6991b/RCRA 9003
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 280
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 31, 1988.
Abstract: This action would establish, under Subtitle I of RCRA (as
amended by SARA), requirements for demonstrating financial
responsibility for taking corrective action and compensating third
parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by releases from
underground storage tanks (USTs) containing hazardous substances. An
ANPRM was published to help gather data (e.g., frequency of releases
from such USTs, costs of corrective action and third-party damages, and
the regulated community's financial condition and use of financial
assurance mechanisms) needed for the development of a proposed rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 02/09/88 53 FR 3818
NPRM 02/00/96
Final Action 02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3433.
Agency Contact: Mark Barolo, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5402W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8874
RIN: 2050-AC15
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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4076. REVISIONS TO THE OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION REGULATION
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321/CWA 311(j)(l)(C)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Following a major inland oil spill with substantial
environmental impacts (i.e., Ashland Oil in Floreffe, PA, in January,
1988) an interagency task force reviewed the adequacy of existing EPA
regulations concerning the prevention and control of oil spills (40 CFR
112). The task force recommended a number of steps to improve and
extend the regulations. The final rule would implement some of the task
force recommendations. It would clarify that many provisions of the
existing regulations that may be interpreted as recommended practices
by the regulated community are in fact required practices.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/22/91 56 FR 54612
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2634.
Agency Contact: Dana Stalcup, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), Washington, DC 20460, 703 603-
8735
RIN: 2050-AC62
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4077. MODIFICATIONS OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING REGULATIONS:
UNIVERSAL WASTES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1004; 42 USC 6921 to 6928/RCRA 3001
to 3008
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking proposed to modify the regulatory program for
management of certain ``universal'' hazardous wastes, including
hazardous waste batteries and recalled hazardous waste pesticides. The
Agency proposed streamlined management requirements for these
universal, or widely generated, hazardous wastes in order to facilitate
separation from the municipal waste stream, collection, and proper
treatment and/or recycling for these materials.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/11/93 58 FR 8102
Supplemental Notice 06/20/94 59 FR 31568
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2870.
Agency Contact: Charlotte Mooney, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202
260-8551
RIN: 2050-AD19
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4078. NO-MIGRATION VARIANCE FOR PROHIBITED HAZARDOUS WASTE LAND DISPOSAL
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a);
42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency has proposed a regulation that further specifies
the process for operators to apply for and receive variances that would
allow the land disposal of untreated hazardous wastes that have been
prohibited from land disposal under 40 CFR 268. The variance would be
available for land disposal units that successfully demonstrate that
there will be no migration of hazardous constituents from the unit for
as long as the waste remains hazardous.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/11/92 57 FR 35940
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2524.
Accompanying draft guidance manual was made available concurrent with
publication of proposal. Guidance assists facility owners and operators
in characterizing environmental media of concern and environmental
pathways along which constituent migration may occur.
Agency Contact: Chris Rhyne, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8658
RIN: 2050-AC44
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4079. LISTING DETERMINATION FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES - ORGANOBROMINES
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a);
42 USC 6922/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102; 33 USC 1361/CERCLA 311;
33 USC 1321/CERCLA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 1994. Final, Judicial, April
30, 1995.
Abstract: This action proposed to list as a hazardous waste under RCRA
one additional waste stream from those wastes generated during the
production of organobromine compounds.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/11/94 59 FR 24530
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3065.
Agency Contact: Edwin Rissmann, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
4785
RIN: 2050-AD79
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4080. NEW AND REVISED TESTING METHODS APPROVED FOR RCRA SUBTITLE C
HAZARDOUS WASTE TESTING MANUAL SW-846, THIRD EDITION, UPDATE II
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002; 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC
6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005; 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR
265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action would revise certain testing methods
and add other new testing methods that are approved or required under
Subtitle C of RCRA. These new and revised methods are found in Update
II to the Third Edition of ``Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,
Physical/Chemical Methods,'' EPA publication SW-846. The revision to
the manual is necessary to provide improved and more complete
analytical methods for RCRA-relating testing. A portion of this
regulatory action revising the ph testing method which is required
under Subtitle C of RCRA will be finalized in the later final action
(see timetable).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/31/93 58 FR 46052
Final Action 12/00/94
FINAL ACTION (ph method) 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2826.
Agency Contact: Charles Sellers and Kim Kirkland, Environmental
Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304),
Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-4761
RIN: 2050-AD06
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4081. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AMENDMENT TO SUBPART C
RULEMAKING PETITIONS: USE OF GROUNDWATER DATA IN DELISTING DECISIONS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6903/RCRA 1004; 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260.22
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment as proposed will generally require those who
submit delisting petitions for hazardous wastes to provide groundwater
monitoring data as part of their petition. The amended regulations will
clarify the Agency's existing authority to consider the impact of a
petitioned waste on groundwater and deny a petition based on
groundwater contamination. EPA is seeking this amendment to clarify its
authority to request and consider such data in delisting decisions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/12/89 54 FR 41930
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2622.
Agency Contact: Narendra Chaudhari, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202
260-4787
RIN: 2050-AC65
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4082. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: CARBAMATE CHEMICALS
PRODUCTION WASTES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 6921; 42 USC
9602(a); 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6922
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 31, 1994. Final, Statutory,
February 8, 1986. Final, Judicial, January 31, 1995.
Abstract: Section 3001(e) of RCRA requires EPA to make a determination
of whether or not to list carbamate wastes as hazardous wastes.
Carbamate chemical production includes all carbamates, carbamoyl oxime,
thiocarbamate and dithiocarbamate chemicals for all end uses, including
but not limited to: intermediates, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides
or rubber processing additives. Carbamate production also includes
intermediate compounds used primarily as inputs to carbamate processes.
These wastes may also be designated as hazardous substances under
CERCLA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/01/94 59 FR 9808
Final Action 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3033.
Agency Contact: John Austin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
4789
RIN: 2050-AD59
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4083. FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TOXICITY
CHARACTERISTIC RULE TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CONTAMINATED MEDIA AND
DEBRIS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the final hazardous waste Toxicity Characteristic (TC)
rule, EPA decided to temporarily defer a final decision on the
application of the TC rule to media and debris contaminated with
petroleum from underground storage tanks (USTs) that are subject to UST
corrective action requirements under 40 CFR Part 280. The Agency
believed the UST regulations governing cleanups at these sites would be
adequate in the interim. The application of the TC rule to UST cleanups
was temporarily delayed so that the Agency could evaluate the extent
and nature of these impacts and alternative mechanisms for implementing
UST cleanups. The Agency has completed studies of the characteristics
of UST corrective action sites, and current practices for management of
media and debris under subtitle I State programs. As a result of these
studies, EPA proposed to exempt UST petroleum-contaminated media and
debris from certain portions of EPA's Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/12/93 58 FR 8504
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3189.
Agency Contact: John Heffelfinger, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5401W), Washington, DC 20460, 703
308-8881
RIN: 2050-AD69
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4084. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OECD
DECISION FOR RECYCLABLE WASTES
Legal Authority: 22 USC 2656; 42 USC 6901/RCRA 3001
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR
264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On March 30, 1992, the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD) adopted the Council's Final Decision on the
Control of Transfrontier Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery
Operations. The United States, a member of the OECD, supported the
Decision, which is legally binding. The Decision established a
graduated system of procedural controls for the export and import of
wastes for recovery, depending on whether a waste is included in the
green, amber, or red lists. Green wastes are subject only to controls
imposed in normal international commercial shipments. Amber and red
wastes that are considered hazardous are subject to additional controls
regarding: notification to and consent from the exporting, importing,
and transit countries; contracts; tracking documents; and,
recordkeeping. The Agency is codifying these provisions in an interim
final rule which would replace the current RCRA export/import
regulations for hazardous waste destined for recovery within the OECD.
(cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3114.
ABSTRACT CONT: These changes do not affect the RCRA export/import
regulations for hazardous wastes moving for treatment or disposal
within the OECD or moving for treatment, disposal or recovery purposes
to other countries outside the OECD.
Agency Contact: Susan Nogas, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
4534
RIN: 2050-AD87
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4085. REGULATORY DETERMINATION ON REMAINING WASTES FROM THE COMBUSTION OF
FOSSIL FUELS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921(b)(3)(C)/RCRA 3001(b)(3)(C)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 1, 1998.
Abstract: As required by consent decree, the Agency determined on
December 1, 1992, that additional study of four large-volume wastes --
fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag and flue gas emission control wastes -
- from the combustion of coal by electric utility power plants was not
necessary, and that a Final Regulatory Determination would be made on
these wastes by August 2, 1993. (This determination was signed on
August 2, 1993 and published in the Federal Register on August 9,
1993). The Agency also determined that for the remaining fossil-fuel
combustion wastes, additional data collection is necessary to make a
Regulatory Determination on these wastes and a final regulatory
determination will be made by April 1, 1998. The phrase ``remaining
wastes'' refers to (1) fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, and flue gas
emission control wastes from the combustion of coal by electric utility
power plants when such wastes are mixed with, co-disposed, co-treated,
or otherwise co-managed with other wastes generated in conjunction with
the combustion of coal or other fossil fuels, (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice of Data Availability 02/12/93 58 FR 8273
Regulatory Determination (Phase
I Four Fossil Fuel Wastes) 08/09/93 58 FR 42466
Regulatory Determination (Phase
II Remaining Wastes) 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3201.
ABSTRACT CONT: and (2) any other wastes subject to section 8002(n) of
RCRA other than those subject to the August 1992 Regulatory
determination referenced above.
Agency Contact: Patricia Whiting, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5302W), Washington, DC 20460, 703
308-8421
RIN: 2050-AD91
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4086. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; MODIFICATION OF THE HAZARDOUS
WASTE PROGRAM; MERCURY CONTAINING LAMPS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922;
42 USC 6938
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering two deregulatory options for the
management of spent mercury-containing lamps based on data which
indicate that these lamps may be safely managed outside of the RCRA
hazardous waste system or within a reduced regulatory structure under
it. Option one would exclude mercury-containing lamps from regulation
as hazardous waste if they are disposed of in municipal solid waste
landfills (MSWLFs) that are registered, permitted, or licensed by
states with EPA approved MSWLF permitting programs, or in state
registered, permitted, or licensed mercury-reclamation facilities.
Under this option, incineration of lamps in municipal waste combustors
would be prohibited. Option two would reduce Subtitle C requirements by
adding mercury-containing lamps to the proposed universal waste system
(58 FR 8102, 4/25/93) for certain widely generated hazardous wastes
(primarily nickel-cadmium batteries and cancelled pesticides).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/27/94 59 FR 38288
Final Action 07/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3237.
Agency Contact: Greg Helms, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
6721
RIN: 2050-AD93
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4087. RCRA EXPANDED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND REVISIONS TO COMBUSTION
PERMITTING PROCEDURES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 165 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AD97
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4088. REPORT TO CONGRESS AND FINAL REGULATORY DETERMINATION ON CEMENT
KILN DUST
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001(b)(3)(A)(iii); RCRA 8002(o)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 31, 1993. Final, Judicial,
January 31, 1995.
Abstract: RCRA 8002(o) requires that the Cement Kiln Dust Report to
Congress study the sources and volumes of cement kiln dust, current and
alternative waste management practices and their costs and economic
impacts, documented damages to human health and the environment from
cement kiln dust disposal, and existing state and Federal regulation of
these wastes. EPA will use this information to develop a recommendation
as to whether regulation of cement kiln dust is warranted under
Subtitle C of RCRA. After an opportunity for public comment on the
Report to Congress, EPA will make a final regulatory determination.
Under the terms of a proposed consent decree, the Cement Kiln Dust
Report to Congress was completed by December 31, 1993; the Regulatory
Determination must be made by January 31, 1995.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 01/06/94 59 FR 709
Regulatory Determination 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3334.
Agency Contact: William Schoenborn, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5302W), Washington DC, 20460, 703
308-8483
RIN: 2050-AE02
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4089. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS (SWMUS) AT
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004(u), 3004(v)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would set forth the technical and procedural
requirements for conducting corrective action to clean up significant
releases to air, surface water, groundwater and soil at solid waste
management units (SWMUs) at operating, closed, or closing RCRA
facilities. The regulations would define the structure of the program,
and the requirements for implementing remedial action, remedy selection
and corrective measures. Currently, the permitting agencies must make
case-by-case decisions using a scant regulatory framework. This
regulation will be issued in several phases. The next phase (Phase II)
will finalize certain provisions of the 1990 proposal. Phase II will
involve reproposing remaining elements of the original proposal.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/27/90 55 FR 30798
Final Rule (Phase I) 02/16/93 58 FR 8658
Final Rule (Phase II) 09/00/95
NPRM (Phase III) 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2390.
Agency Contact: Guy Tomassoni, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8622
RIN: 2050-AB80
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4090. RCRA SUBTITLE C FINANCIAL TEST CRITERIA (REVISION)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1006; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a);
42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 280; 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment would revise financial test criteria that must
be satisfied by TSDF owners and operators employing the test to
demonstrate RCRA financial responsibility requirements. The anticipated
revisions would adjust test criteria so as to increase availability of
this assurance mechanism to financially viable and stable firms and
increase sensitivity to bankruptcy prediction.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/01/91 56 FR 30201
Final Action (3rd Party
Liability; Closure/Post
Closures) 09/16/92 57 FR 42832
Final Action (Corporate
Financial Test) 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2647.
Agency Contact: Tim O'Malley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8613
RIN: 2050-AC71
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4091. TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITY--RCRA AIR EMISSION
STANDARDS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004, 3007
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 1994.
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to investigate the health and
environmental impacts of non-combustion source air emissions from
hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities and to
develop standards for monitoring and control as needed. Sources include
tanks, surface impoundments, landfills, waste piles, land treatment
operations and wastewater treatment facilities. Pollutants to be
considered by such standards would include volatile organic compounds,
particulate matter, specific toxic substances, or a combination of
these. The mandate for standards development under RCRA is to protect
human health and the environment. The Agency has adopted a three-phase
approach: Phase I regulates organic emission from equipment leaks and
process vents; Phase II will address tanks, containers, surface
impoundments, and miscellaneous units; and Phase III will address
residual risk associated with particular hazardous organic
constituents.
Timetable:
Phase I: Leaks and Vents NPRM 02/05/87 (52 FR 3748) Final Action 06/
21/90 (55 FR 25454)
Phase II: Tanks and Impoundments NPRM 07/22/91 (56 FR 33490) Final
Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2240.
Agency Contact: Michele Aston, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2363
RIN: 2050-AD62
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4092. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; AMENDMENT TO GENERIC EXCLUSION
LEVEL FOR KO61, KO62 AND FOO6 HTMR RESIDUALS (NON-ENCAPSULATED USES);
FINAL RULE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA 1005; 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a);
42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 266
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 14, 1994. Final, Judicial,
August 15, 1994.
Abstract: Certain non-encapsulated uses of slag residues derived from
high temperature metal recovery (HTMR) treatment of KO61, KO62, and
FOO6, as waste-derived products placed on the land, will be prohibited
unless there is compliance with all Subtitle C standards applicable to
land disposal.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/23/94 59 FR 8583
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3368.
Agency Contact: Narendra K. Chaudhari, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202
260-4787
RIN: 2050-AE09
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4093. EXTENSION OF STATES INTERIM AUTHORIZATION OPTION TO CARRY OUT POST-
HSWA REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006(g)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 271.24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to extend the interim authorization
option available to States beyond January 1, 1993. Interim
authorization allows a State which has been granted RCRA base program
authorization to carry out post-HSWA regulations once it has submitted
evidence that these regulations are substantially equivalent to the
federal requirements. The Agency proposes to extend the availability of
interim authorization to January 1, 2003.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 12/18/92 57 FR 60129
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3094.
Agency Contact: Richard La Shier, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703
308-8760
RIN: 2050-AD57
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4094. FINANCIAL TEST FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT OWN/OPERATE MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6941 to 6949/RCRA 4001 to 4009
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would allow financially strong local governments
that own/operate municipal solid waste landfills the option of using a
financial test to demonstrate financial assurance for costs associated
with closure, post-closure, and corrective action of known releases.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/27/93 58 FR 68353
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 2761.
Agency Contact: Tim O'Malley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5303W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8613
RIN: 2050-AD04
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4095. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING
RECOVERED MATERIALS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 6002(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 247
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RCRA 6002 requires EPA to issue guidelines for the
procurement of recycled products. EPA is to designate items which can
be made with recovered materials and to recommend practices for the
procurement of those items by Federal procuring agencies. Once
designated, procuring agencies are required to purchase these items
with the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable. Under
RCRA 6002, EPA has issued procurement guidelines for five items: paper
and paper products, lubricating oil, tires, building insulation, and
cement and concrete. Until now, both the item designation and the
procurement recommendations were proposed and finalized as one document
in the Federal Register and subsequently codified in 40 CFR Parts 247-
253.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/20/94 59 FR 18852
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3384.
Agency Contact: Beverly Goldblatt, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5306), Washington, DC 20460, 202
260-7932
RIN: 2050-AE16
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4096. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS--LENDER LIABILITY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6991/RCRA 9001; 42 USC 6991/RCRA 9003
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 280
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will address the liability of secured
creditors (``lenders'') regarding contaminated properties they hold as
collateral. The regulation is needed to remove a current barrier to the
financing of underground storage tank (UST) facilities and increase the
amount of capital available to UST owners. Without adequate financing,
many UST owners will be unable to make the improvements to their
facilities necessary to comply with environmental regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/13/94 59 FR 30448
Final Action 08/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3149.
Agency Contact: Shelley Fudge, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5401W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-
8886
RIN: 2050-AD67
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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4097. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS - PHASE II - UNIVERSAL TREATMENT
STANDARDS FOR ORGANIC TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC WASTES AND NEWLY LISTED
WASTES
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 09/19/94 59 FR 47982
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sue Slotnick, 703 308-8462
RIN: 2050-AD89
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4098. REVISIONS TO INTERIM STATUS GROUNDWATER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR
NEWLY REGULATED LAND DISPOSAL FACILITIES
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - No further action
planned. 08/10/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Hugh R. Davis, 703 308-8633
RIN: 2050-AD56
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4099. SUSPENSION OF THE TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC RULE FOR NON-UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MEDIA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/30/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dave Fagan, 703 308-8620
RIN: 2050-AD64
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4100. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE; AMENDMENTS TO
DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.4(a)(12)
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/28/94 59 FR 38536
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ross Elliot, 202 260-8551
RIN: 2050-AD99
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4101. AMENDMENTS TO GROUNDWATER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AT HAZARDOUS
WASTE FACILITIES
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 270
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - No further action
planned, 08/10/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Hugh Davis, 703 308-8633
RIN: 2050-AB20
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4102. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: GROUNDWATER MONITORING
CONSTITUENTS (PHASE II) AND METHODS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 270
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - No further action
planned. 08/10/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Brown, 703 308-8656
RIN: 2050-AC05
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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4103. NAAQS: PARTICULATE MATTER (REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408 to 7409
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.6
Legal Deadline: None
The PEA is in the process of negotiating a settlement of three deadline
suits. The schedule will be provided when agreement is reached.
Abstract: The EPA is reviewing and updating the air quality criteria
for particulate matter to incorporate new scientific and technical
information that has become available since the last review. Based on
the revised criteria, EPA will determine whether revisions to the
standards are appropriate.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 00/00/00
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 10 Metal Mining; 12 Coal Mining; 14 Mining and
Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels; 33 Primary Metal
Industries; 491 Electric Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3448.
Agency Contact: John Haines, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5533
RIN: 2060-AE66
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4104. ESTABLISHMENT OF LESSER QUANTITY EMISSION RATES FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will establish lesser-quantity emission rates
(LQERs), emission rates of less than 10 tons per year, to define
sources emitting a pollutant at greater than its LQER as a major
source. For pollutants for which an LQER is warranted, sources emitting
that pollutant at a higher emission rate than the LQER would be subject
to the requirements for major sources. This rulemaking addresses the
need to take into account that some pollutants are more toxic than
others and that emissions of 10 tons per year of certain highly toxic
air pollutants pose a significant health risk.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 10/00/94
NPRM 02/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3468.
Agency Contact: Amy B. Vasu, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/PAB - MD-
13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0107
RIN: 2060-AE98
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4105. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES - FCC UNITS, REFORMERS AND
SULFUR PLANTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401, et seq, as amended by PL 101-549, 104
Stat. 2399
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act amendments of 1990 requires
EPA to develop emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAPS).
EPA proposed NESHAP rules for petroleum refineries on June 30, 1994
(RIN 2060-AD94) and is under court order to promulgate final rules by
June 30, 1995. This action covers three process vents not covered under
RIN 2060-AD94. These are the catalyst regeneration vents from fluid
catalytic cracking units (FCCU) and catalytic reformers and the tail
gas vents from sulfur recovery plants.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 291 Petroleum Refining
Additional Information: SAN NO. 3549.
Agency Contact: James F. Durham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5672
RIN: 2060-AF28
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4106. NESHAP--CHROMIUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
EPA is required to promulgate 50% of the source categories listed in
Section 112(e) by November 15, 1997. Chromium chemical manufacturing is
one of the source categories included in the 50%
Abstract: Chromium chemical production facilities emit chromium
compounds, one of the 189 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed for
regulation under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act, as amended in
1990. As a consequence, chromium chemicals production was included on
the initial list of major source categories identified for regulation.
Currently, only two chromium chemical manufacturing plants exist in the
U.S.: Occidental Chemical Corporation in Castle Hayne, NC; and American
Chrome & Chemical Inc. plant in Corpus Christi, TX. Based on a
comprehensive assessment of each facilities' potential to emit, the EPA
has determined that neither plant qualifies as a major source. An
alternative area source category listing is being studied. Chromium
chemical production emits at least one of the 189 hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) as listed in Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act, as
amended in 1990. As a consequence, chromium chemicals production has
been included on the initial list of HAP emitting categories published
July 16, 1992, in the Federal Register. Currently, only two chromium
chemical manufacturing plants exist in the U.S.: Occidental Chemical
Corporation in
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3344.
Agency Contact: Iliam D. Rosario, Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards, ESD/ISB (mail code MD-13), Research Triange Park, NC
27711, 919 541-5308
RIN: 2060-AE42
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4107. REGIONAL HAZE PROTECTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section 169A
CFR Citation: 40 CFR CFR 51.300 to 51.306
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1997.
Abstract: Mandatory Federal Class I areas throughout the United States
are being impaired by regional haze. Section 169A of the Clean Air Act
requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue regulations to
protect these Class I areas from man-made visibility impairment. These
regulations would require States to show reasonable progress toward
reducing the effects of regional haze on these sensitive areas. Since
1980, technical knowledge of the causes of visibility impairment (i.e.,
emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, certain organic
compounds, and particulate matter) has progressed so that innovative
programs can be developed to address regional pollution. This
rulemaking will require regional (multi-state) planning to address
regional visibility in groupings of Class I areas. Control activities
will be balanced with review of cost and visibility/environmental
benefits analysis.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/00/94
NPRM 07/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN NO. 3552.
Agency Contact: Bruce Polkowsky, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5532
RIN: 2060-AF32
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4108. REPORT TO CONGRESS AND PRIORITIZED CATEGORY LIST FOR REGULATION OF
VOC EMISSIONS FROM CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act as amended in 1990, sec 183(e)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The use of consumer and commercial products has been
identified as a source of VOC emissions which contribute to
tropospheric ozone formation. Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act, as
amended in 1990, requires that EPA conduct a study of VOC emissions
from consumer and commercial products. The objectives of the study are
(1) to determine the potential of these products to contribute to ozone
nonattainment; and (2) to establish criteria for selecting categories
of products for regulation under Section 183(e). The EPA must submit a
report to Congress that documents the results of the study. Upon
submission of the report, EPA must list those categories of consumer
and commercial products that have been determined, based on the study,
to account for at least 80 percent of the VOC emissions from consumer
and commercial products in nonattainment areas. EPA must divide the
list into four groups by priority and regulate one group every two
years beginning no later than two years after publishing the
prioritized category list.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3037.
Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5460
RIN: 2060-AE24
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4109. FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES WAIVER APPLICATION CRITERIA
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545/CAA 211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will establish regulatory criteria and
procedures for making determinations on fuel and fuel additive waiver
applications under section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 01/00/95
NPRM 12/00/95
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 291 Petroleum Refining; 371 Motor Vehicles and Motor
Vehicle Equipment
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3389.
Agency Contact: Joseph Sopata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6406J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9021
RIN: 2060-AE68
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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4110. REVISIONS TO THE NEW SOURCE REVIEW REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments, title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.160 to 51.166; 40 CFR 52.24; 40 CFR 52.10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA plans to amend its new source review rules to comply with
the more stringent requirements in the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990
for preconstruction review of new and modified major sources in areas
that have been designated by EPA as failing to attain one or more of
the national ambient air quality standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2909.
In order to expedite the completion of the nonattainment new source
review (NSR) rulemaking, this action has been split from the broader
NSR rulemaking (RIN 2060-AE11).
Agency Contact: Mike Sewell, New Source Review Section, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, (MD-15), Research Triangle Park,
NC 27711, 919 541-0873
RIN: 2060-AD13
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4111. LOCOMOTIVE EMISSIONS STANDARDS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 1995.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require EPA to
promulgate emission standards for railroad locomotives. It is likely
that railroad locomotives are significant contributors of pollution in
some areas of the country for some pollutants. This rulemaking may
allow for uniform control of locomotive emissions on the national
level.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2961.
Agency Contact: Peter Hutchins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-8340
RIN: 2060-AD33
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4112. PROHIBITION OF LEADED GASOLINE FOR HIGHWAY USE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 1995.
Abstract: After December 31, 1995, it shall be unlawful for any person
to sell, offer for sale, supply, offer for supply, dispense, transport,
or introduce into commerce, for use as fuel in any motor vehicle any
gasoline which contains lead or lead additives.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3111.
Agency Contact: Anne-Marie Cooney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9013
RIN: 2060-AD55
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4113. FEDERAL OPERATING PERMIT RULES
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, title V
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Title V of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires EPA
to promulgate regulations setting forth requirements for States to
develop and implement operating permits programs for major stationary
sources of air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act. These
regulations were promulgated on July 21, 1992 (57 FR 32250). Title V
also requires EPA to establish a federal permit program where States
fail to submit an appropriate State program, fail to adequately
implement an approved program, or fail to issue good Title V permits to
individual sources. These regulations also address issuance of permits
to outer continental shelf sources, acid rain sources and sources
located on Tribal lands. This program is established by regulation
promulgated in this notice. EPA will approve applications and issue
Federal operating permits, as well as enforce the program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3369.
Agency Contact: Kirt Cox, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-15), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5399
RIN: 2060-AD68
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4114. MOBILE-STATIONARY SOURCE TRADING PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7502(c)(6)/CAA 172(c)(6); 42 USC 7511a(g)(4)/
CAA 182(g)(4)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires States to reduce emissions to meet
air-quality standards. Under this initiative, EPA will produce guidance
for States which clarifies how the CAA requirements can be met by
trading emission reductions among mobile and stationary sources. This
guidance will encourage States to consider these trading opportunities
as they develop their implementation plans for air-quality management.
The guidance will also detail any restriction on the ability to trade
among these source categories.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Guidance 02/23/93 58 FR 11134
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Guidance 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3286.
Agency Contact: Terri Wilsie, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (ANR-443), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-1360
RIN: 2060-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________
4115. NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) REFORM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 151 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AE11
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4116. AMENDMENTS TO THE EMISSION DEFECT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 f-6(a); 42 USC 1857 g(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These amendments to the regulations will update and clarify
the emission defect reporting requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3186.
Agency Contact: Cliff Dean, Manufacturers Operations Division,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 401 M Street SW.,
Mail Code 6405J, Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9240
RIN: 2060-AE16
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4117. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS--ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC
CHECKS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes requirements for checking onboard
diagnostic systems as part of the Inspection/Maintenance program
pursuant to Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. This action will
establish test procedures and State Implementation Plan requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3264
Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney, Chief, Inspection Maintenance
Section, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565
Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4456
RIN: 2060-AE19
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4118. PERFORMANCE WARRANTY AND INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE TEST PROCEDURES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes a new short test procedure for use in
I/M programs required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Vehicles
that are tested and failed using this procedure and that meet
eligibility requirements established by the act would be eligible for
free warranty repair from the manufacturers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3263.
Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney, Chief, Inspection/Maintenance
Section, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565
Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4456
RIN: 2060-AE20
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4119. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE RECALL REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511 (A)(2)(b) and (A)(2)(b)(2)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action specifies requirements for enhanced I/M programs
to establish a program to ensure compliance with recall notices. This
is pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3262.
Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney, Chief, Inspecion/Maintenance
Section, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565
Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4456
RIN: 2060-AE22
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4120. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS TO ACHIEVE THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR
QUALITY STANDARD FOR OZONE IN THE SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN AREA, SCAQMD,
AND VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA NONATTAINMENT AREAS
Legal Authority: PL 101-549, sec 110(c)(1); Judicial Order - 971 F.2d
219 (9th Cir. 1992)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial.
Ventura Co. dates are not final.
NPRM, Judicial, February 14, 1994, for the Sacramento Metro Area.
NPRM, Judicial, February 22, 1994, for the South Coast
QualityManagement District.
Final, Judicial, February 14, 1995, for the Sacramento Metro Area.
Final, Judicial, February 22, 1995, for the South Coast
QualityManagement District (SCAQMD).
Abstract: The Federal Implementation Plans (FIP's) will result in
attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for
tropospheric ozone in all 3 areas and of the NAAQS for carbon monoxide
in SCAQMD. Reductions in emissions of volatile organic compounds and/or
nitrogen oxides are required to attain the ozone NAAQS. EPA will build
on the air quality management plans and State rules for each area. EPA
will involve the district and State air resources authorities, other
Federal agencies, and others in the rule development process to ensure
meeting the judicial schedule and facilitate better rules. Elements of
the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments offer greater flexibility with
respect to attainment dates and control measures. These elements
together with cost effectiveness, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and
environmental equity considerations will input to the regulation
development process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3355.
Agency Contact: Julia Barrow, Director, Federal Planning, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Air Toxics Division (A-2-1), 75
Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415 744-2434
RIN: 2060-AE25
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4121. CONSOLIDATED EMISSION REPORTING
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511; 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Emission statements and periodic inventories are new programs
addressed in the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act that calls for
emissions reporting. In addition, requirements for the annual reporting
of emissions from stationary sources are contained in 40 CFR 51.321 -
51.323. Each of these programs requires either sources or states to
report emissions and other supporting data. The data reporting
intervals, type of pollutant source, pollutant type, and geographic
coverage varies for the three programs. This rule will address the
streamlining and consolidation of reporting requirements of each of
these programs. The emissions data made available by these programs
will also provide a mechanism for tracking emissions on an annual
basis.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $2,000,000; Yearly Recurring
Cost: $12,000,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1993
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3302.
Agency Contact: Mary Ann Warner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Technical Support Division, MD-14, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5536
RIN: 2060-AE32
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4122. ADDITION OF TEST METHOD 205 TO APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR PART 51
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Instrumental test methods currently available require on-
site, multi-point calibration with gaseous standards of known
concentration. For testing contractor conducting multiple test methods,
this can frequently mean the transportation of dozens of high pressure
gas cylinders over long distances. Gas dilution systems are available
which can be used to dilute a known, certified high level gas into
lower concentration gases. This method, which has been available for
comment through the Emission Measurement Technical Information Center
since April, 1991, provides a standard procedure for certifying the
accuracy and precision of these gas dilution systems for field
applications. The purpose of this method is to provide the State and
local administration with a tool for insuring correct instrument
calibration, while providing considerable cost savings to the source.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Additional Information: SAN No. 3314.
Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0443
RIN: 2060-AE33
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4123. NAAQS: OZONE (REVIEW)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 152 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AE57
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4124. STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN COMPLETENESS CRITERIA
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401(b)(1); 42 USC 7407(d); 42 USC 7410(k)(1);
42 USC 7410(k)(4); 42 USC 7470 to 79; 42 USC 7501 to 7508; 42 USC
7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 app V (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending the SIP Completeness Criteria to establish
completeness criteria for commitments in light of EPA's conditional
approval authority under section 110(k)(4) of the Act. Additionally,
EPA is proposing to remove the parallel processing exception from the
completeness criteria. Finally, EPA is proposing to revise the
definition of ``official submittal'' from a State in Section 51.103.
This action will classify which elements of the completeness criteria
pertain to committal SIPs and it will implement EPA's intent that
parallel progressing requests not be treated as official submittals
from a State.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 04/00/95
Final Action Effective 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3354.
Agency Contact: Sara Terry, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-15), Rsearch Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-7576
RIN: 2060-AE58
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4125. STANDARDS FOR EMISSIONS FROM ETHANOL-FUELED MOTOR VEHICLES AND
MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521/CAA 202(a); 42 USC 2006, 2013 - The
Alternative Motor Fuels Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 600
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will implement emission standards and test
procedures for ethanol-fueled motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines.
These standards will be equivalent in stringency to standards currently
in place for gasoline-, diesel-, and methanol-fueled vehicles and
engines.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services; 351 Engines and Turbines
Additional Information: SAN No. 3276.
Agency Contact: Michael J. Samulski, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, NVFEL, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313
668-4532
RIN: 2060-AE67
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4126. AMENDMENT OF METHOD 23: MEASUREMENT OF DIOXIN EMISSION FROM
STATIONARY SOURCES AND METHOD 301: FIELD VALIDATION OF POLLUTION
MEASUREMENT METHODS FOR VARIOUS MEDIAS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq, as amended PL 101-549; 42 USC
7410 et seq, as amended by PL 101-549
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As promulgated, Method 23, contained some errors. This action
would correct those errors and would clarify some of the existing
quality assurance requirements. After promulgation of Method 301,
questions were raised about the statistical calculations and clarify
the procedure for determining the quality of the data.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3407.
Agency Contact: Gary McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27302, 919 541-1062
RIN: 2060-AF00
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4127. OZONE TRANSPORT COMMISSION; EMISSION VEHICLE PROGRAM FOR
THE NORTHEAST OZONE TRANSPORT REGION
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 153 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AF15
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4128. AMMONIA TEST METHOD, 40 CFR PART 51, APPENDIX M
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A test method for determining the concentration of ammonia in
stack gas is currently being developed. The States may allow it to be
used by sources to demonstrate compliance with State regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3474.
Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch, MD-19, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0443
RIN: 2060-AF22
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4129. TEST METHOD 302, APPENDIX M, 40 CFR PART 51
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A gas chromatography/mass spectrometry screening method is
being developed. The method would be used by sources and EPA for
determining qualitatively, the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) present
in stack gas.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3473.
Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch, MD-19, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0443
RIN: 2060-AF23
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4130. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO 40 CFR 60, APPENDIX A AND TO 40
CFR 61, APPENDIX
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Technical corrections will be made to EPA methods in
appendices to 40 60, 61 and to Appendix F of 40 CFR 60. Appendix F is
the QA requirements to continuous monitors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/95
Final Action 07/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3472.
Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch, MD-19, Research Triangle Park,
NC 27711, 919 541-1058
RIN: 2060-AF24
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4131. NESHAP: FERROALLOY INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857, et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO
12866
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act of 1990 requires the EPA to
develop emission standards for each major source category of hazardous
air pollutants. The standards are to be technology-based and are to
require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be
achievable by the Administrator of EPA. The EPA has determined that
some plants in the ferroalloy manufacturing industry may be major
sources for one or more hazardous air pollutants. As a consequence, a
regulation (emission standards) is being developed for the ferroalloy
manufacturing industry to be promulgated by November 15, 1997.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 331 Steel Works, Blast Furnaces, and Rolling and
Finishing Mills
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3082.
Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Industrial Studies Branch (MD-13), Resear Triangle Park, NC
27711, 919 541-1512
RIN: 2060-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________
4132. REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION, ADOPTION, AND SUBMITTAL OF
OZONE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
Legal Authority: PL 95-95; PL 101-549
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The action identifies the requirements for preparation,
adoption and submittal of ozone state implementation plans under a
potentially new ozone national ambient air quality standard.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3553.
Agency Contact: Denise Gerth, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5550
RIN: 2060-AF34
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4133. COMPREHENSIVE RADIATION WASTE MANAGEMENT RULE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 to 2296; 5 USC app 1; 15 USC 2601 to 2671
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proper management (i.e., storage, treatment and disposal)
of radioactive wastes depends on a number of factors. These include the
type and quantity of waste, the availability of storage, treatment and
disposal facilities, and the cost of management of these wastes.
Another rulemaking, EPA's radiation site cleanup rule, will be
concerned with the cleanup standards for sites contaminated with
radioactivity. As contaminated sites are cleaned up, a tremendous
quantity of radiation contaminated waste, including mixed waste, will
be generated. The Agency intends that the comprehensive radiation waste
management rule will promote consistent, protective, and cost-effective
management of such wastes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/95
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3516.
Agency Contact: Ambika Bathija, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6603J, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9445
RIN: 2060-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________
4134. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO CONTROL EMISSIONS FROM TWO
POWER STATIONS LOCATED ON NAVAJO NATION LANDS
Legal Authority: Not yet determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New
Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Navajo
generating station and the Four Corners Plant, respectively. Where
necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the standards
extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive
emission control and Federal consistency.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3569.
Agency Contact: Kenneth Bigos (A-5), Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, Region 9, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA
94105, 415 744-1240
RIN: 2060-AF42
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4135. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISIONS TO APPLICABILITY, EXEMPTIONS,
ALLOCATIONS, AND SMALL DIESEL REFINERIES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7651 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory revision would streamline several portions of
the Acid Rain Program rules and make minor revisions to the small
diesel allowance program. Based on experience implementing the Acid
Rain Program, EPA would make the process for exempting new units and
retired units easier. EPA would also allow units to be deleted from the
tables of affected units if those units could be demonstrated to be
unaffected or if the units will not be constructed. The eligibility
provision and allowance calculation equation for small diesel
refineries will be corrected.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/14/94
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services; 29 Petroleum Refining and
Related Industries
Additional Information: SAN No. 3572.
Agency Contact: Kathy Barylski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9074
RIN: 2060-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________
4136. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISIONS TO THE PERMITS REGULATIONS
UNDER TITLE IV OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601, 7651g
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would make technical corrections in order to
improve issuance of Phase I acid rain permits and facilitate approval
of State or local permitting authorities' Phase II acid rain permitting
programs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3574.
Agency Contact: Dwight C. Alpern, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9151
RIN: 2060-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________
4137. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT
ENGINES; EMISSION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES
Legal Authority: CAA 231
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 87
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to establish CO and NOx standards for
aircraft engines which are already attained by industry. These
standards will be added to current federal aircraft engine standards
for HC emission so as to align federal standards with the standards
established by the international community.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/95
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information:
SAN NO. 3576
Agency Contact: Bryan Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 741-7832
RIN: 2060-AF50
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4138. CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE MARKER
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545,/CAA 211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will prescribe a dye and/or marker that must
be added by gasoline refiners and importers to conventional gasoline in
order for it to be easily distinguishable from reformulated gasoline.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3519.
Agency Contact: Robert E. Kenney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9021
RIN: 2060-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________
4139. NAAQS: NITROGEN DIOXIDE (REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408/CAA 108; 42 USC 7409/CAA 109
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.11
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 15, 1995. Final, Judicial,
March 31, 1996.
Abstract: EPA is reviewing the health and welfare information (criteria
document) that has become available since the last review of the NO2
NAAQS was completed in June 1985. The criteria document will be
reviewed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). The
Agency will revise the standard if needed to protect the public health
and welfare.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/95
Final Action 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1004.
Agency Contact: John Haines, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-12), Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711, 919 541-5533
RIN: 2060-AC06
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4140. REVISE CAPTURE EFFICIENCY GUIDELINES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410/CAA 110
CFR Citation: Not applicable
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In order to determine compliance with the volatile organic
compounds rules for certain types of printing and coating operations,
it is necessary to determine the effectiveness of the system for
collecting the vapors to be ducted to a control device, referred to as
capture efficiency (CE). EPA is undertaking a study to investigate less
expensive ways of using the current CE guidance, as well as to identify
criteria for approving alternatives to the current guidance. EPA
expects to issue the results of the study in Fall 1994, followed by a
rulemaking to incorporate CE methods into EPA regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3016.
Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711, 919 541-1064
RIN: 2060-AD84
_______________________________________________________________________
4141. SUPPLEMENT D TO THE GUIDELINE ON AIR QUALITY MODELING
Legal Authority: Section 110(a)(2) of the 1990 Clean Air Act
amendments; Section 165(e) of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments;
Section 172(a) and (c) of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments; Section
301(a)(1) of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments; Section 320 of the 1990
Clean Air Act amendments
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR 51.160; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR
52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes revisions to the regulatory requirements
for air quality models. Such models are used to predict ambient
concentrations of pollutants for programs ranging from Prevention of
Significant Deterioration (PSD) to State Implementation Plans (SIPs)
for controlling air pollution sources. The Guideline fulfills a Clean
Air Act mandate for EPA to specify models for air management purposes.
This proposed rulemaking enhances the Guideline with new and/or
improved techniques.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3470.
Agency Contact: Joseph A. Tikvart, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Source Receptor Analysis Branch (MD-14), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5562
RIN: 2060-AF01
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4142. MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATORS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 154 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AC62
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4143. NSPS: MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION--PHASE II AND PHASE III
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 155 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AD00
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4144. NSPS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) - REVISION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411/CAA 111; Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990, sec 403
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 1993.
Abstract: Subpart D of 40 CFR part 60 applies to large electric utility
steam generating facilities. EPA is required to revise this NSPS,
pursuant to Section 403 of the Clean Act Amendments of 1990. This
section requires the SO2 emission limitations be revised to reflect
changes in Section 111 which repeal the percent reduction requirements.
The revised emission limitations are to result in emissions compliance
with the existing NSPS. No regulatory schedule has been developed.
Timetable:
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NPRM 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3106.
Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5625
RIN: 2060-AD04
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4145. NSPS: STARCH PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq, section 108(e); Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, section 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 31, 1994.
Abstract: EPA is to propose regulations establishing standards of
performance for those categories of major stationary sources that the
Administrator listed under section 111(b)(1)(A) before the date of the
enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and for which
regulations had not been proposed by the Administrator by such date. At
the time of enactment of the 1990 Amendments, there were approximately
19 categories of major stationary sources listed on the NSPS priority
list for which NSPS had not been proposed, including the starch
manufacturing industry. When, by November 15, 1992 the Agency had not
proposed any NSPS covering this group of categories, the Sierra Club
and the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) filed suit on January
19, 1993 against the Agency in the U.S. District Court District of
Columbia (the court), for failing to meet its obligations under the
Act. A partial consent decree was lodged with the court on July 22,
1993. This decree mandated that NSPS be proposed for at least 3 of the
unregulated categories of major stationary sources from the priority
list on or before August 31, 1994, with the Agency having the
discretion of selecting (cont)
Timetable:
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 204 Grain Mill Products; 209 Miscellaneous Food
Preparations and Kindred Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3379.
ABSTRACT CONT: the specific source categories. The starch manufacturing
industry has been selected as one of the categories to be regulated by
August 31, 1994.
Agency Contact: William H. Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/
ISB (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5430
RIN: 2060-AE65
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4146. NSPS: MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATORS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 1, 1995. Final, Statutory,
November 15, 1992. Final, Judicial, April 15, 1996.
Abstract: The EPA is developing new source performance standards (NSPS)
and emission guidelines (EG) for new and existing sources under
Sections 111 and 129 of the Clean Air Act. The NSPS is to reflect the
maximum degree of reductions in emissions that have been demonstrated
for new units. The EP may be less stringent than the standards for new
units. States must submit plans for implementing and enforcing the
guidelines. Section 129 requires emission limits be established for
particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, oxides of
nitrogen, carbon monoxide, lead, cadmium, mercury, and dioxins and
dibenzofurans.
Timetable:
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NPRM 02/00/95
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 495 Sanitary Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2719.
Agency Contact: Rick Copland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5265
RIN: 2060-AE73
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4147. NESHAP: ASBESTOS PROCESSING
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412/CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The asbestos processing source category was listed as an area
source to be regulated under the Clean Air Act (57 FR 31590). The
purpose of this action is to develop maximum achievable control
technology (MACT) or generally achievable control technology (GACT)
standards for the asbestos processing source category that is comprised
of the milling, manufacturing, and fabrication subcategories of the
asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR 61). Pollutants to be regulated include
asbestos and other HAPs emitted in major amounts by these
subcategories.
Timetable:
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NPRM 01/00/95
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2892.
Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild-Zapata, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711,
919 541-5167
RIN: 2060-AB51
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4148. INTEGRATED NESHAP AND EFFLUENT GUIDELINE: PULP AND PAPER
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: This standard will control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants from pulp and paper mills. The regulation could address air
emissions from process vents, open process equipment, tanks, furnaces,
kilns, spills, and wastewater collection and treatment. The following
mill areas could be affected: pulping, bi-product recovery (e.g.
turpentine recovery, tall oil recovery), pulp washing, prebleaching,
bleaching, evaporation, paper making, liquor recovery (e.g. recovery
furnaces, lime kilns, causticizing tanks, smelt tanks), and acid
plants. Air emission standards for chemical wood pulp mills (kraft,
soda, sulfite, and semichemical) are being integrated with the Clean
Water Act effluent guideline limitations under development (see RIN
2040-AB53). Additional air emission standards are being developed for
mills engaging in the following processes: mechanical pulping, nonwood
chemical pulping, paper and paperboard production from purchased pulp,
secondary fiber pulping, and drinking. The standards for this industry
will be proposed and promulgated on a phased schedule.
Timetable:
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NPRM for Noncombustion Sources
(chemical wood pulpmills) 12/17/93 58 FR 66078
NPRM for Combustion Sources
(chemical wood pulp mills) 06/30/95
NPRM for Mechanical, nonwood
chemical, secondary fibers,.... 11/15/96
Final Action for All Sources 11/15/97
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3105 (was 2914).
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Jeff Telander (Combustion Sources).
Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter (Noncombustion Sources, etc.),
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711, Lassiter 919/541-5396 & Telander, 919 541-5427
RIN: 2060-AD03
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4149. NESHAP FOR WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 21, 1994. Final, Statutory,
November 15, 1994.
Abstract: This regulation would control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants from wood furniture manufacturing plants. The Agency is
currently negotiating a proposed rule with a Federal Advisory
Committee. The preamble to the proposed rule will announce that EPA is
also negotiating limits which represent ``reasonably available control
technology'' for volatile organic compounds (VOC) concurrently with the
NESHAP. That information will be published separately in a Control
Techniques Guideline (CTG). The preamble will also announce a proposed
test method for the NESHAP for this industry and solicit comments.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/21/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2965.
Agency Contact: Madeleine Strom, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711, 919 541-
2383
RIN: 2060-AD57
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4150. RADIONUCLIDE MAJOR SOURCE DEFINITION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7607/CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(a) of the CAA Amendments of 1990 defines major
source as any source that emits 10 tons or more per year of any
hazardous air pollutant (HAP) or 25 tons or more per year of any
combination of HAP. The ton quantities are inappropriate for
radionuclides, as very small emissions of radiation may be extremely
hazardous. The statute authorizes different criteria to be established
for radionuclides. This rulemaking will establish these criteria.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3373/2993.
Agency Contact: Gale Bonanno, Attorney Advisor, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 401 M Street, SW., ORIA - 6602J,
Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9219
RIN: 2060-AD60
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4151. NESHAP: PRINTING/PUBLISHING INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial,
March 1, 1996.
Abstract: This regulation will control hazardous air pollutant
emissions from printing/publishing facilities. The Agency has gathered
background information on the rotogravure, flexography, offset
lithography, screen printing, letterpress and other parts of the
printing/publishing industry. The Agency is now developing a proposal
package.
Timetable:
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NPRM 03/00/95
Final Action 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3077.
Agency Contact: David Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0859
RIN: 2060-AD95
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4152. NESHAP: POLYMERS AND RESINS, GROUP I
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994.
Abstract: The regulation under development would control emissions of
hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from the manufacture of butyl rubber,
epichlorohydrin elastomer, ethylene propylene rubber, Hypalon (TM),
neoprene, nitrite butadiene rubber, polybutadiene rubber, polysulfide
rubber and styrene butadiene rubber and latex. Emissions from process
vents, equipment leaks, wastewater and storage will be addressed by
this regulation for both new and existing sources.
Timetable:
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NPRM 05/15/95
Final Action 05/15/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3166.
Agency Contact: Leslie Evans, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5410
RIN: 2060-AD96
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4153. NESHAP: SURFACE COATING OPERATIONS IN SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial,
November 15, 1995.
Abstract: This regulation would control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants from shipbuilding and ship repair operations related to
painting. The preamble to the proposed rule will also announce proposed
limits for volatile organic compounds that represent best available
control measures, a requirement of section 183(b)(4) of the act.
Timetable:
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NPRM 01/00/95
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3074.
Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-
2379
RIN: 2060-AD98
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4154. NESHAP FOR OFF-SITE WASTE OPERATIONS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 1, 1995.
Abstract: This rule (formerly titled ``Solid Waste Treatment, Storage,
and Disposal Facilities'') will specify maximum control technology
(MACT) for facilities that treat, store, dispose of, recycle, recover
and/or rerefine solid waste received from off-site. These facilities
include commercial waste treatment facilities, used oil rerefining
solvent recovery plants, transfer stations, and industrial landfills.
Timetable:
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3159.
Agency Contact: Eric L. Crump, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5032
RIN: 2060-AE05
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4155. NESHAP: MINERAL WOOL PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 4 USC 605; EO
12866
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990, requires the EPA to
(1) publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources
of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the
CAA, (2) promulgate a schedule establishing a date for the promulgation
of emissions standards for each of the listed categories of HAPs
emission sources, and (3) develop emission standards for each source of
HAPs. These standards are to be technology-based and are to require the
maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the
Administrator. The Agency has determined that the mineral wool
production industry may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of
the 189 HAPs listed in Section 112(b) of the CAA. As a consequence, a
regulatory development program is being pursued for the mineral wool
production industry to promulgate emission standards within 7 years of
enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments.
Timetable:
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NPRM 08/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3215.
Agency Contact: Mary K. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5025
RIN: 2060-AE08
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4156. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
This standard must be promulgated within seven years of enactment of
the Clean Air Act.
Abstract: Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) known to be emitted from oil
and gas production facilities include benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene,
and xylene isomers (collectively referred to as BTEX), along with
2,2,4-trimethylpentane and n-hexane. Potential HAP emission sources are
glycol (stand-alone and co-located) dehydrator reboilers; black oil,
condensate, and produced water storage vessels; and equipment leaks at
tank batteries and natural gas processing plants.
Timetable:
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NPRM 06/00/95
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3229.
Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2421
RIN: 2060-AE34
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4157. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARD FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (NESHAP)
FOR POLYMERS AND RESINS, GROUP III
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Title III of the amended Clean Air Act requires development
of emission standards for all major sources, and selected area sources,
emitting any of the 189 hazardous air pollutants identified in Section
112(b) of the Act. Amino, acetal, and phenelic resins productions have
been listed as categories of major sources based on documented
emissions of phenol and/or formaldehyde. The purpose of the
Formaldehyde-based Resin project is to initiate the regulatory process
for sources engaged in the production of amino, acetal, and phenolic
resins, and to ultimately develop a NESHAP based on candidate Maximum
Achievable Control Technology. This standard is a 7-year standard,
required to be promulgated by November 1997.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 282 Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other Manmade Fibers, Except Glass
Additional Information: SAN No. 3228.
Agency Contact: John M. Schaefer, Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711,
MD-13, 919 541-0296
RIN: 2060-AE36
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4158. NESHAP: POLYMERS AND RESINS, GROUP IV
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 15, 1995. Final, Judicial, March
15, 1996.
Abstract: This action will control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) from the manufacturer of polyethylene terephthalate,
methymethacrylate-butodine-styrene and styrene-acrylonitride polymers.
Emissions from process vents, equipment leaks, wastewater and storage
will be addressed by this regulation for both new and existing sources.
Timetable:
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NPRM 03/15/95
Final Action 03/15/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3187.
Agency Contact: Leslie Evans, Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711,
919 541-5410
RIN: 2060-AE37
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4159. NESHAP--PHOSPHORIC ACID MANUFACTURING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
Abstract: The CAAA required EPA to publish an initial list of all
categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the CAAA and, to establish dates for
the promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed
categories of HAP emission sources and develop emission standards for
each source of HAPs such that the schedule is met. The standards are to
be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of emission
reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency
has determined that the phosphoric acid manufacturing industry may
reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in
Section 112(b) of the CAAA. As a consequence, the source category is
included on the initial list of HAP- emitting categories scheduled for
standards promulgation within 10 years of enactment of the CAAA. The
purpose of this action is to pursue a regulatory development program
such that emission standards may be proposed and promulgated according
to the mandated schedule.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3303.
Agency Contact: David F. Painter, Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Industrial Studies Branch,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5515
RIN: 2060-AE40
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4160. NESHAP--STEEL PICKLING, HC1 PROCESS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended, November 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
EPA is required to promulgate national emission standards for 50% of
the source categories listed in Sect. 112e) by Nov. 15, 1997. EPA plans
to promulgate this standard by September 30, 1996.
Abstract: Hydrochloric acid (HC1) and chlorine are among the pollutants
listed as hazardous air pollutants in Section 112 of the Clean Air Act,
as amended in November of 1990. Steel pickling processes that use HC1
solution and HC1 regeneration processes have been identified by the EPA
as potentially significant sources of HC1 and chlorine air emissions
and, as such, a source category for which national emission standards
may be warranted.
Timetable:
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NPRM 09/00/95
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3345.
Agency Contact: James H. Maysilles, Environmental Engineer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/ISB (mail code MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-3265
RIN: 2060-AE41
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4161. NESHAP--IRON FOUNDRIES AND STEEL FOUNDRIES
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
EPA is required to promulgate standards for 50% of the source
categories listed in Section 112(e) by November 15, 2000. EPA plans to
promulgate this standard by the required date.
Abstract: Iron foundries and steel foundries have been identified by
the EPA as potentially significant sources of air emissions of
manganese compounds, lead compounds, and other substances that are
among the pollutants listed as hazardous air pollutants in Section 112
of the Clean Air Act, as amended in November of 1990. As such, these
industries may be source categories for which national emission
standards may be warranted.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3343.
Agency Contact: James H. Maysilles, Environmental Engineer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/ISB (mail code MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-3265
RIN: 2060-AE43
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4162. NESHAP--PHOSPHATE FERTILIZERS PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
Abstract: EPA is required to publish an initial list of all categories
of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed
in Section 112(b) of the CAAA and, to establish dates for the
promulgation of emission standards for each of the listed categories of
HAP emission sources and develop emission standards for each source of
HAPs such that the schedule is met. The standards are to be technology-
based and are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction
determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has
determined that the phosphate fertilizer production industry may
reasonable be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in
Section 112(b) of the CAAA. As a consequence, the source category is
included on the initial list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for
standards promulgation within 7 years of enactment of the CAAA. The
purpose of this action is to pursue a regulatory development program
such that emission standards may be proposed and promulgated according
to the mandated schedule.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3304.
Agency Contact: David F. Painter, Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Industrial Studies Branch,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5515
RIN: 2060-AE44
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4163. NESHAP--PRIMARY COPPER SMELTERS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
EPA is required to promulgate 50% of the source categories listed in
Section 112(e) by 11/15/97. Primary copper smelter is one of the source
categories included in the 50%.
Abstract: The primary copper smelter industry is known to emit a number
of the hazardous air pollutants listed in Section 112 of the Clean Air
Act, as amended November 1990. Most smelters have extensive control
systems for oxides of sulfur and HAPs. However, fugitive emissions may
cause several smelters to exceed major source levels.
Timetable:
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NPRM 08/00/95
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3340.
Agency Contact: Eugene P. Crumpler, Environmental Engineer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919
541-0881
RIN: 2060-AE46
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4164. NESHAP--WOOD TREATMENT INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
EPA is required to promulgate 50% of the source categories listed in
Section 112(e) by 11/15/97. Wood treatment is one of the source
categories included in the 50%.
Abstract: Many of the chemicals used to treat wood products to protect
them from deterioration are listed as hazardous air pollutants in
Section 112 of the Clean Air Act as amended November 1990. Treatment
processes have been identified as potentially significant sources of
these HAPs and, as such, are source categories for which national
emission standards may be necessary. Consideration is being given to
modifying the definition of the wood treatment source category to
exclude treatment with pentachlorophenol.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3342.
Agency Contact: Eugene P. Crumpler, Environmental Engineer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/ISB (MD-13), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0881
RIN: 2060-AE47
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4165. NESHAP--INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The EPA has determined that integrated iron and steel mills
emit several of the 189 hazardous air pollutants (including compounds
of chromium, lead, manganese, and polycyclic organic matter) in
quantities sufficient to designate these as major sources. Major
operations include sinter production, iron production (blast furnaces),
steelmaking (basic oxygen furnaces), and semifinished and finished
product preparation. Currently, there are 29 integrated mills in the
U.S. which are owned by 17 individual companies. The mills are
distributed among 10 States with the majority located in four Mid-
Western States (15) and Pennsylvania.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/99
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3346.
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards, ESD/ISB, Research Triangle Par, NC 27711, 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AE48
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4166. AMENDMENTS TO PART 63 TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR DETERMINING
POTENTIAL TO EMIT
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under authority of sections 112 and 114 of the Clean Air Act
(Act) Amendments of 1990, provisions are being proposed to enable
stationary sources to establish federally enforceable controls to limit
their ``potential to emit'' hazardous air pollutants (HAP). These
provisions would help sources determine whether they are subject to new
Federal air toxics regulations under section 112 and permitting
requirements under title V of the Act that apply to sources with the
potential to emit air pollutants above a certain threshold. Under these
regulations, controls must be federally enforceable to be considered as
limiting a source's potential to emit. With federally enforceable
potential to emit limits for HAPs, sources could avoid being considered
``major sources'' of HAPs, and thus avoid having to comply with section
112 and title V requirements that apply only to major sources.
In addition, the proposed rule would provide new mechanisms for
establishing permanent, federally enforceable limits on a source-
specific basis through State rules or programs that are approved by the
EPA for this purpose. The proposed rule also would set cutoff dates for
facilities that choose to (cont)
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 08/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3479.
ABSTRACT CONT: establish potential to emit limits for the purpose of
avoiding compliance with otherwise applicable requirements. Beyond
these dates, only pollution prevention measures could be used to
establish new potential to emit limits.
This rule would: streamline the process for sources to receive approval
of emission controls as federally enforceable; reduce the
recordkeeping, reporting, and other compliance burdens on section 112
affected sources; and avoid overregulation of facilities that are not
true ``major sources'' of HAPs.
The proposed provisions for determining potential to emit would amend
regulations already established to implement the new Federal air toxics
program under section 112, including the recently promulgated General
Provisions.
This action resulted from splitting of 2060-AC98 and 2060-2918.
Agency Contact: Michele A. Dubow, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, ME-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 2771, 919 541-3803
RIN: 2060-AE63
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4167. NESHAP: WOOL FIBERGLASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 4 USC 605; EO
12866
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: The Clean Air act (CAA), as amended in 1990, requires the EPA
to (1) publish an initial list of all categories of major and area
sources of the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in Section 112(b)
of the CAA, (2) promulgate a schedule establishing a date for the
promulgation of emissions standards for each of the listed categories
of HAPs emission sources, and (3) develop emission standards for each
source of HAPs. These standards are to be technology-based and are to
require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to be
achievable by the Administrator. The Agency has determined that the
wool fiberglass manufacturing industry may reasonable be anticipated to
emit several of the 189 HAPs listed in Section 112(b) of the CAA. As a
consequence, a regulatory development program is being pursued for the
wool fiberglass manufacturing industry to promulgate emission standards
within 7 years of enactment of the CAA amendments.
Timetable:
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NPRM 08/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 327 Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3123.
Agency Contact: Mary K. Johnson, Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Emission Standards Division (MD-
13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5025
RIN: 2060-AE75
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4168. NESHAP: PRIMARY ALUMINUM PLANTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires
the EPA to develop emission standards for each major source category of
hazardous air pollutants. The standards are to be technology-based and
are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to
be achievable by the Administrator of EPA. The EPA has determined that
plants in the Primary Aluminum industry may be major sources for one or
more hazardous air pollutants. As a consequence, a regulatory
development program is being conducted such that emission standards
will be proposed and promulgated by November 15, 1997.
Timetable:
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NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 333 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous
Metals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3072.
Agency Contact: Steve Fruh, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2837
RIN: 2060-AE76
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4169. NESHAP: SECONDARY ALUMINUM INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO
12866
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: The Act requires EPA to publish an initial list of all
categories of major and area sources of the hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs) listed in Section 112(b) of the Act, to promulgate a schedule
establishing a date for the promulgation of emission standards for each
of the listed categories of HAP emission sources, and develop emission
standards for each source of HAPs such that the schedule is met. The
standards are to be technology based and are to require the maximum
degree of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the
Administrator. The Agency has determined that the secondary aluminum
industry may reasonable be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs
listed in Section 112(b) of the Act, as a consequence, the source
category is included on the initial list of HAP emitting categories and
to be on the list of categories scheduled for standards promulgation
within seven years of enactment of the Act. The purpose of this action
is to pursue a regulatory development program such that emission
standards my be proposed and promulgated according to the mandated
schedule.
Timetable:
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NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 334 Secondary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous
Metals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3078.
Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/ISB
(MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-1084
RIN: 2060-AE77
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4170. NESHAP: PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO
12866
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires
the EPA to develop emission standards for each major source category of
hazardous air pollutants. The standards are to be technology-based and
are to require the maximum degree of emission reduction determined to
be achievable by the Administrator of EPA. The EPA has determined that
some plants in the Portland cement manufacturing industry may be major
sources for one or more hazardous air pollutants. As a consequence, a
regulation (emission standards) is being developed for the Portland
cement manufacturing industry, to be promulgated by November 15, 1997.
Timetable:
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NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 324 Cement, Hydraulic
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3079.
Agency Contact: Joseph P. Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Industrial Studies Branch - MD 13, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5446
RIN: 2060-AE78
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4171. NESHAP: REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: This regulation would control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants from plants engaged in the manufacturing of homopolymers
and/or copolymers which contain materials designed to enhance the
chemical, physical, and/or thermal properties of the polymer. The
source category includes, but is not limited to processing techniques
such as hand layup and spray layup of gelcoats that incorporate
styrene.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 308 Miscellaneous Plastics Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3326.
Agency Contact: Madeleine Strum, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2383
RIN: 2060-AE79
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4172. NESHAP: COMBUSTION SOURCES IN THE SULFITE PULPING INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857; 42 USC 350; 5 USC 605
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: This standard would control air emissions of hazardous air
pollutants from sulfite and semi-chemical pulp and paper mills. The
standard would address air emissions from recovery furnaces and other
combustion processes at sulfite mills.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 261 Pulp Mills; 262 Paper Mills; 263 Paperboard
Mills; 265 Paperboard Containers and Boxes
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3453.
Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5427
RIN: 2060-AE80
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4173. NESHAP: POLYETHER POLYOL PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Title III of the CAA requires development of emission
standards for all major sources emitting any of the 189 hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) identified in Section 112(b) of the CAA. ``Polyether
Polyol Production'' has been listed as a category of major sources
based on documented emissions of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide.
This action will explore alternatives for controlling the release of
HAPs from the following process areas located at polyether polyol
manufacturing facilities: process vents (e.g. reactors), storage,
equipment leaks and other fugitive sources, and wastewater operations.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3408.
Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/CPB
(MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2380
RIN: 2060-AE81
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4174. NESHAP: NON-SOCMI ORGANIC CHEMICAL PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: This regulation will cover the smaller synthetic organic
chemical manufacturing operations. The large operations are covered by
the HON. The regulation will control process vents (continuous and
batch), equipment leaks, storage and wastewater.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial Organic Chemicals; 289 Miscellaneous
Chemical Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3452.
Agency Contact: Leslie B. Evans, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5410
RIN: 2060-AE82
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4175. NESHAP: PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act as Amended in 1990, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: This regulation would control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants from production of pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals
production was included on the initial list of categories of sources
that was published by EPA in July 1992. Emissions from process vents,
equipment leaks, storage tanks, and wastewater systems will be
addressed by this regulation for both new and existing facilities.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 283 Drugs
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3451.
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5402
RIN: 2060-AE83
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4176. NESHAP: PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act of 1990 section 112
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: The following ten source categories (which are all
pesticides) are listed under the Production of Agricultural Chemicals
(PAC) industry group: 1) 2,4-D Salts and Esters Production; 2) 4-
Chloro-2-Methylphenoxyacetic Acid Production; 3) 4, 6-Dinitro-o-Cresol
Production; 4) Captafol Production; 5) Captan Production; 6) Chloroneb
Production; 7) Chlorothalonil Production; 8) Dacthal (tm) Production;
9) Sodium Pentachlorophenate Production; 10) Tordon (tm) Acid
Production.
The EPA will propose to develop standards for all pesticide producers
and formulators including the 10 categories listed above.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3450.
Agency Contact: Lalit Banker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, ESD/MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5358
RIN: 2060-AE84
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4177. NESHAP: CHLORINE MANUFACTURING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act as amended, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended November
1990, requires the EPA to regulate categories of major and area sources
of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in Section 112(b). The EPA
has determined that sources that manufacture chlorine may reasonably be
anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAP's listed (including chlorine
and carbon tetrachloride) in quantities sufficient to designate them as
a major source. As a consequence, chlorine manufacturing is on the
initial list of HAP-emitting source categories selected for regulation
(57 FR 31576, July 16, 1992) and is in the group of categories for
which final regulations are expected to be promulgated by November
1997.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3449.
Agency Contact: Iliam D. Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, ESD/ISB/MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919
541-5308
RIN: 2060-AE85
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4178. NESHAP: FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Title III of the amended Clean Air Act (CAA) requires
development of emission standards for all major sources, and selected
area sources, emitting any of the 189 hazardous air pollutants
identified in Section 112(b) of the CAA. Flexible polyurethane foam
production has been listed as a category of major sources based on
documented emissions of methylene chloride and 2,4-toluene
diisocyanate. This action will explore alternatives for controlling the
release of HAP's from the following emission sources located at both
slabstock and molded polyurethane foam production facilities: process
vents, storage, equipment leaks and other fugitive sources, and
transfer operations. Ultimately, a NESHAP will be developed based on
candidate Maximum Achievable Control Technology. This is a 7-year
standard, required to be promulgated by November 1997.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 306 Fabricated Rubber Products, Not Elsewhere
Classified; 308 Miscellaneous Plastics Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3338.
Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/CPB
(MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2380
RIN: 2060-AE86
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4179. NESHAP: PRIMARY LEAD SMELTERS
Legal Authority: CAA section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Primary lead smelters are a major source of hazardous air
pollutants. Potential emissions include compounds of lead, and other
metallic HAPs as well as organic HAPs. The standard will establish
maximum achievable control technology requirements for this industry.
This industry is comprised of two companies which operate three
facilities in two states.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 333 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous
Metals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3467.
Agency Contact: George Streit, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2364
RIN: 2060-AE97
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4180. NESHAP: MANUFACTURE OF TETRAHYDROBENZALDEHYDE
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section 112(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to develop a MACT standard for
the production of Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde. (Referred to in the initial
Source Category List as Butadiene Dimers). The emissions sources that
will be controlled are process vents (e.g. reactors); storage;
equipment leaks and other fugitive sources; transfer operations; and
wastewater operations.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3469.
Agency Contact: John M. Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0296
RIN: 2060-AE99
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4181. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARD FOR RADON EMISSIONS FROM PHOSPHOGYPSUM
STACKS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401/CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has granted a petition for reconsideration for the
portion of the rule which deals with allowing certain amounts of
phosphogypsum for research and development. This regulatory proceeding
would result in a proposed rule which would change that limit for use.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2547.
Agency Contact: Fran Jonesi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9229
RIN: 2060-AF04
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4182. NESHAP: MANUFACTURERS OF ACRYLIC/MODACRYLIC FIBERS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: This NESHAP will control hazardous air pollutant emissions
from facilities that manufacture acrylic or modacrylic fibers.
Principal pollutants identified are vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile.
The majority of emissions occur during the polymerization reaction.
There are only two major sources in the United States that will be
affected by this regulation.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 282 Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other Manmade Fibers, Except Glass
Additional Information: SAN No. 3378.
Agency Contact: Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5624
RIN: 2060-AF06
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4183. NESHAP: POLYCARBONATES PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401/CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: This NESHAP will control hazardous air pollutant (HAP)
emissions from the production of polycarbonate resins.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3465.
Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5416
RIN: 2060-AF09
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4184. DELISTING OF SOURCE CATEGORIES UNDER 112(C): STAINLESS AND NON-
STAINLESS STEEL MANUFACTURING AND ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE (EAF) OPERATION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401/CAA 112
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: An analysis of information obtained from each source in both
categories supports a determination that neither category includes a
``major'' source. Consequently, both source categories will be removed
from the source category list pursuant to section 112(c) of the Clean
Air Act.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3466.
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AF11
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4185. PUBLICALLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) STUDY
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112(e)(5) and 112(n)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1995.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act authorizes a study of air toxic emissions
from POTW's, and prescribes a deadline for an air emissions standard
for POTW's. Phase I of the proposed action is a study to characterize
hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from POTW's. The study includes
a review of existing research and data; estimation of potential HAP
emissions; and an evaluation of emission controls and costs. A decision
will then be made to determine the need for a national emissions
standard for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for POTW's. Phase II of
the proposed action would be the actual development of a NESHAP for
POTW's, if necessary.
Timetable:
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NPRM 09/00/95
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3377.
Agency Contact: Eric L. Crump, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5032
RIN: 2060-AF26
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4186. NESHAP: NYLON 6 PRODUCTION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Air section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: This NESHAP will reduce hazardous air pollutants (HAP)
emissions from the production of Nylon 6, most of which is caprolactam.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 282 Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other Manmade Fibers, Except Glass
Additional Information: SAN No. 3548.
Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5461
RIN: 2060-AF27
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4187. NESHAP: BAKER'S YEAST MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: Section 112 of the Act requires major sources of hazardous
air pollutants to achieve a maximum degree of emission reduction based
on the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). This regulatory
action will establish this level of control for both new and existing
sources in the baker's yeast manufacturing industry. This industry is
currently comprised of 13 sources of 6 different manufacturers located
in ten different states. The only known HAP emission from this source
is acetaldehyde. It is produced as a by-product during the fermentation
process. It is likely that regulatory options will be based on improved
process control to reduce formation of this by-product.
Timetable:
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NPRM 05/00/95
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 209 Miscellaneous Food Preparations and Kindred
Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3550.
Agency Contact: Lynn E. Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-
5624
RIN: 2060-AF30
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4188. AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR 40 CFR 63
Legal Authority: PL 101-549; Section 112, Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1
Legal Deadline:
Abstract: The General Provisions were promulgated on March 16, 1994 (59
FR 12408). On May 16, 1994, six litigants filed petitions for EPA to
review certain provisions of the General Provisions. As a result of the
litigation, it is anticipated that amendments to the General Provisions
will be proposed.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Additional Information: SAN No. 3551.
Agency Contact: Shirley Tabler, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Standards Development Branch (MD-13), Emission Standards
Division, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5256
RIN: 2060-AF31
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4189. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY
IN ATTAINMENT AREAS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would require that transportation plans, programs,
and projects funded or approved under title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal
Transit Act be found to conform to the State Implementation Plan in
certain attainment areas. The concurrence of the Department of
Transportation will be required. The preamble to the transportation
conformity final rule (which applies to nonattainment and maintenance
areas), published November 24, 1993, announced EPA's intent to propose
conformity requirements for urbanized attainment areas which have
exceeded 85% of the ozone, CO, NO2, PM-10 annual, or PM-10 24-hr
standard. Among other things, this rule would act as a planning tool
for areas experiencing growth in their ambient air quality levels so
that they can design their transportation activities in ways that will
ensure that the areas remain in attainment of the national standard.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3459.
Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4441
RIN: 2060-AE90
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4190. CORRECTION TO CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING
TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY: NITROGEN OXIDES REQUIREMENTS FOR AREAS WITH A
182 (F) EXEMPTION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(a)/CAA 176(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule on transportation conformity (58 FR 62188,
November 24, 1993) applies with respect to nitrogen oxides as a
precursor of ozone unless the Administrator determines under section
182(f) of the Clean Air Act that additional reductions of Nox would not
contribute to attainment. This action would require areas with a 182(f)
exemption to demonstrate consistency with the motor vehicle emissions
budget for Nox in the attainment demonstration or maintenance plan.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information:
SAN NO. 3478
Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 666-4441
RIN: 2060-AF25
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4191. VOC REGULATION FOR AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK REFINISHING COATINGS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 183(e)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would control volatile organic compound (VOC)
emissions from automobile refinishing coatings. The regulation would
regulate coating manufacturers and distributors. An alternative control
technique (ACT) document was published on this industry April 30, 1994
to help States develop VOC regulations. There is currently no active
project to develop a national rule.
Timetable:
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3281.
Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5416
RIN: 2060-AE35
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4192. VOC REGULATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
COATINGS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act of 199, section 183(E)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation under development, via regulatory
negotiation, will control volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions
from architectural and industrial maintenance (AIM) coatings. These
coatings are applied to stationary structures and their appurtenances,
to portable buildings, to pavements, or to curbs. Traditional VOC
limitations, market-based approaches, and phased-in approaches are all
being considered.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3351.
Docket Number A-92-18
Agency Contact: Bruce Madariaga, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-6521
RIN: 2060-AE55
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4193. REVISED LIGHT-DUTY DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR MODEL YEAR 1999 AND
LATER
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521/CAA 202
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will establish procedures under which vehicle
manufacturers will demonstrate durability of their emission control
systems during certification of passenger cars and light-duty trucks
beginning with the 1999 model year. Under separate actions, EPA has
promulgated revised light-duty durability procedures for certification
of model years 1994 through 1998, procedures that are necessary to
implement revised useful life levels mandated by the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990. The long term durability program will translate
into ongoing efforts by the EPA and vehicle manufacturers to develop
durability procedures that will more accurately predict the emissions
deterioration of vehicles in actual use.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2869.
Agency Contact: Jim McCargar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, 313 668-4244
RIN: 2060-AE06
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4194. COLD TEMPERATURE CARBON MONOXIDE EMISSIONS AVERAGING
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521/CAA 202(j)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the Cold Temperature Carbon Monoxide Emissions notice of
proposed rulemaking published September 17, 1990 (55 FR 38250), EPA
solicited and subsequently received comments regarding a cold
temperature CO emissions averaging program, although it did not propose
such a program. In the Final Rule, promulgated July 17, 1992 (57 FR
31888), EPA stated that it would publish a proposal regarding an
averaging program in the near future, taking the comments received into
consideration. The Agency intends to propose an averaging, banking and
trading program modelled after such programs already in place for other
mobile source pollutants and vehicle classes. Such a program would
allow manufacturers additional flexibility to optimize their emission
control systems, thus potentially reducing control costs while
achieving emission reductions essentially equivalent to those required
by the non-averaged standards. The expected effective model year is
1996, which is the first year the current regulations require 100%
compliance with the cold temperature CO standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3191.
Agency Contact: Christine Mikolajczyk & Lisa Snapp, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, National Vehicle and Fuel
Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4200
RIN: 2060-AE13
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4195. TIER 2 EMISSION STANDARDS
Legal Authority: Section 202(i) of the Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 1999. Other, Statutory,
June 1, 1997.
Report to Congress is due on 6/1/97 (section 202(i) CAAA); FRM deadline
is within three years after report to Congress but not later than 12/
31/99.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 direct EPA to study
whether or not reductions in motor vehicle emissions (beyond the
reductions achieved by the Tier I standards) would be a cost effective
means of attaining and maintaining the NAAQs. The study results are to
be reported to Congress and used as a basis for a rulemaking in which a
final determination will be made regarding new emission standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/98
Final Action 12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3456.
Agency Contact: Don Kipinski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, National Vehicle and Fuel Emission Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4229
RIN: 2060-AE87
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4196. CONTROL OF MOTOR VEHICLE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS
Legal Authority: Section 202(k) and 202(a) of the Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 direct EPA to promulgate
(and from time to time revise) regulations applicable to evaporative
emissions of hydrocarbons from motor vehicles. The evaporative
emissions rule finalized in January 1993 announced EPA's intent to
initiate further action to study, and if necessary, regulate control
strategies involving pressurized fuel tanks.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3454.
Agency Contact: Don Kopinski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 688-4331
RIN: 2060-AE89
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4197. AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT AUDITS
OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURED VEHICLES AND ENGINES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7525/CAA 206(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 subpart G (Revision); 40 CFR 86 subpart K
(Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would consider an amendment to the existing
regulations to include ports of entry as a location for EPA selection
of foreign produced vehicles and engines for SEA emissions testing at
laboratories in the U.S. While the regulations do not specify EPA
authority to conduct such port selections, the increased flexibility
provided by port selections warrants amending the regulations.
Presently, EPA must travel oversees to conduct SEA audits of foreign
manufactured vehicles and engines, even though most manufacturers now
have access to laboratory facilities in the U.S. The benefits include a
reduction in Agency cost since fewer overseas trips would be necessary.
Also, EPA would be able to conduct more audits of foreign manufactured
vehicles and engines.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3139.
Agency Contact: John Guy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (6405-J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9250
RIN: 2060-AD90
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4198. REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURE FOR EMISSIONS FROM MOTOR
VEHICLES AND MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 156 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AE27
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4199. EMISSION DESIGN AND DEFECT WARRANTY AND PARTS LIST
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7541/CAA 207
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action may add a previously reserved subpart U to 40 CFR
85 to set forth a list of covered parts, definitions, warranty claim
procedures, warranty remedies, and replacement requirements of
automobile manufacturers for emission design and defect warranty
coverage.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/94
Final Action 08/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2727.
Agency Contact: Pat Childers, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9415
RIN: 2060-AD56
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4200. REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS ON REGISTRATION OF FUELS AND FUEL
ADDITIVES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545/CAA 211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 79
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would revise the current program governing the
registration of fuels and fuel additives. The revisions would update
the regulations to cover certain new fuels and fuel additives that are
entering the market or likely to enter the market in the near future.
This action would revise the current program governing the registration
of fuel and fuel additives. The revisions would update the regulations
to cover certain new fuels and fuel additives that are entering the
market or likely to enter the market in the near future.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2728.
Agency Contact: Joseph P. Fernandes, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9016
RIN: 2060-AC74
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4201. CONTROL OF AIR TOXICS EMISSIONS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 157 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AC75
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4202. ``SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR'' DEFINITION FOR DIESEL FUELS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545/CAAA 211(f)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 211(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Air Act prohibits for use
in light-duty vehicles, fuels and fuel additives which are not
``substantially similar'' to fuels or additives used to certify
vehicles to emissions standards. Section 211(f)(1)(B) expands these
prohibitions to all motor vehicles. Since the term ``substantially
similar'' is not defined in the Act, the intent of this rulemaking is
to interpret the term ``substantially similar'' in regard to diesel
fuel and diesel fuel additives and thus make more explicit which
products are prohibited by section 211(f)(1)(B). The definition of
``substantially similar'' enables manufacturers to determine whether
their fuels or fuel additives are covered by, or excluded from, the
section 211(f)(1)(B) prohibitions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 05/30/91 56 FR 24362
NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3091.
Agency Contact: James W. Caldwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9303
RIN: 2060-AD77
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4203. STANDARDS FOR METHANOL VEHICLE FILLNECKS AND METHANOL FUEL
DISPENSERS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR METHANOL VEHICLE FUEL
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section 211(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule, if promulgated, will establish a way of preventing
the misfueling of gasoline-fueled vehicles with methanol fuel, as well
as establish in-use specifications for methanol fuel.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3455.
Agency Contact: John Mueller, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4275
RIN: 2060-AE88
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4204. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AT AND
BELOW 19 KILOWATTS (25 HORSEPOWER) (PHASE 2)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 158 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2060-AE29
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4205. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR GASOLINE SPARK-IGNITION AND DIESEL
COMPRESSION-IGNITION MARINE ENGINES
Legal Authority: PL 101-549, Sec 222; 42 USC 7547
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 91
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 1994. Final, Judicial,
November 22, 1995.
Abstract: This action will implement emission standards and test
procedures for currently unregulated marine engines. Section 213 of the
Clean Air Act (CAA) as amended requires the EPA to conduct a study to
determine whether emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from nonroad engines and
vehicles contribute to levels of ambient ozone and CO in more than one
area not in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) for these pollutants. EPA has determined ( 59 FR 31306) that
emissions from such sources significantly contribute to nonattainment
of the NAAQS for ozone and CO in more than one area. Since the Agency
made this positive determination, section 213 requires EPA to
promulgate regulations that will result in reductions in emissions from
non-road sources. Consequently, EPA is this proposal to reduce
emissions from marine engines.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3350.
Agency Contact: Kenneth L. Zerafa, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, National Vehicle & Fuel Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth
Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4331
RIN: 2060-AE54
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4206. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NONROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND REVISION
OF ON-HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLE EMISSION STANDARDS
Legal Authority: Section 213(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act, as amended
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.401
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 1, 1996.
Abstract: As part of the Sierra Club v. Browner settlement, EPA will
determine by November 1996 whether to undertake a rulemaking which
targets emissions from engines used in recreational vehicles.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 351 Engines and Turbines; 375 Motorcycles, Bicycles,
and Parts; 379 Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3458.
Agency Contact: Lucie Audette, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 741-7850
RIN: 2060-AE91
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4207. RESTRICTIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLE AND NON-ROAD ENGINES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545/CAAA 218
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations will prohibit the manufacture, sale or
introduction into commerce after December 31, 1992, any motor vehicle
engine or nonroad engine which requires leaded gasoline for use in 1993
or later model year vehicles or equipment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3175.
Agency Contact: Anne-Marie Cooney, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9013
RIN: 2060-AD72
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4208. URBAN BUS PASS/FAIL RATE RULEMAKING
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7554
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will test urban buses annually to determine if they
remain in compliance with the 1994 and later model year particulate
matter (PM) standard throughout their useful life of 290,000 miles or
10 years (EPA's planned procedures for the annual testing program have
already been established in an Advisory Circular.) If EPA determines
that urban buses do not comply under the Clean Air Act, EPA must
require that new urban buses operate on low-polluting fuels, and must
promulgate a schedule phasing in the low polluting fuel requirement
over 5 model years following the determination. This action will
establish a pass/fail and other criteria that EPA will use to make
determinations taking into consideration such factors as the
representative nature of the sample, the effect of poor maintenance or
tampering, and the performance of any alternative fueled urban buses
tested. established in an Advisory Circular.) If EPA determines that
urban buses do not comply under the Clean Air Act, EPA must require
that new urban buses operate on low-polluting fuels. This action will
establish a pass/fail and other criteria that EPA will use to make
determinations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 07/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Sectors Affected: 351 Engines and Turbines; 411 Local and Suburban
Passenger Transportation
Additional Information: SAN No. 3325.
Agency Contact: Chris Lieski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, National Vehicle and Fuel Emission Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4584
RIN: 2060-AE71
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4209. ACID RAIN NITROGEN OXIDES CONTROL REGULATION
Legal Authority: PL 101-549, sec 407; Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990, Title IV
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 76
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, May 15, 1992, for Group I boilers.
Final, Judicial, October 31, 1993, for Group I boilers.
NPRM, Statutory, January 1, 1997, for Group II boilers.
Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997, for Group II boilers.
Abstract: This regulatory action establishes NOx emission limitations
for Phase I tangentially fired and dry bottom wall-fired boilers (Group
I - Section 407(b)(1)) which must be met by January 1, 1995. Emissions
limits for all other types of boilers Group II, Section 407(b)(2)),
including cyclones and wet bottom wall-fired units, will be effective
in 2000 and will be set in a later rulemaking. Boilers from both groups
that are listed under Phase II will be subject to their relevant
emissions limits after 2000. In addition, the rule will determine
conditions of applications for emission averaging and alternative
emission limits for both groups of boilers.
Timetable:
Group I Phase I Boilers NPRM 11/25/92 (57 FR 228) Final Action 03/22/
94 (59 FR 13538)
Group I, Phase II Boilers NPRM 01/00/96
Group II Boilers Final Action 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 2888.
Agency Contact: Larry Kertcher, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6204J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9180
RIN: 2060-AD45
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4210. NSPS FOR NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX) - REVISION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 407(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.40
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 1, 1993. NPRM, Judicial,
August 30, 1994. Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994. Final, Judicial,
April 30, 1995.
Abstract: The current NSPS for electric utility and industrial steam
genera generating units was promulgated in 1979 and 1986 respectively.
A major feature of the NSPS is NOx control through the use of overfire
air or low NOx burners. Section 407 of the Clean Air Act requires the
EPA to revise existing NSPS for NOx emissions from fossil-fuel fired
steam generating units, including electric utility units. These revised
standards are to reflect improvements in methods for the reduction of
NOx emissions. At this time the revisions will be based on the
performance of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and the format of
the standard will be changed to an output based standard. Costs to
industry and regulatory agencies arising from revised NSPS are being
determined.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3352.
Agency Contact: James A. Eddinger, Environmental Engineer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC
27711, 919 541-5426
RIN: 2060-AE56
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4211. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE
FINAL RULE TO PHASEOUT OZONE DEPLETING CHEMICALS
Legal Authority: PL 101-54, sec 604; Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 84 subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 604 of the Amended Clean Air Act requires the
phaseout of all ozone depleting substances. This rulemaking will enact
administrative changes in recordkeeping and reporting requirements to
facilitate the phaseout of these chemicals, and lessen the burden of
the reporting companies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3462.
Agency Contact: Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205-J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9185
RIN: 2060-AE70
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4212. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUPPLEMENTAL RULE TO AMEND LEAK
REPAIR PROVISIONS, EQUIPMENT STANDARDS AND SCOPE OF CHEMICALS TO BE
RECYCLED UNDER SECTION 608 OF THE AMENDED CAA
Legal Authority: PL 101-54, sec 608; Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 608 of the Amended Clean Air Act requires the
development of the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program
for Ozone depleting chemicals. This rulemaking will amend the leak
repair provisions of the existing rules for industrial process
refrigeration.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 06/01/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: All
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3460.
Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6205-J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9729
RIN: 2060-AE92
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4213. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUPPLEMENTAL RULE TO AMEND
GRANDFATHERING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR
NATIONAL RECYCLING
Legal Authority: PL 101-54, CAA section 608
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 608 of the Amended Clean Air Act requires the
development of the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program
for ozone depleting chemicals. The existing rule requires all servicing
of air-conditioning and refrigeration technicians to become certified
as trained technicians. This supplemental rule will amend the
conditions by which technicals would become grandfathered.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3463.
Agency Contact: Sue Stendebach, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6205J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9117
RIN: 2060-AF05
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4214. AMENDMENT TO THE MVAC RULE TO INCLUDE ALL REFRIGERANTS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; Title VI, Section 609
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 82, subpart B
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994.
Both the venting prohibition and the MVAC ``refrigerant'' definition
expand to cover all refrigerants, beginning 11/15/95, according to
sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act.
Abstract: This action would facilitate fulfillment of two statutory
requirements; the extension of the no-venting prohibition to all
refrigerants under section 608 and the section 609 requirement that the
term ``refrigerant,'' after November 15, 1995, include substitute
refrigerants. The action would extend the applicable current
requirements of the motor vehicle air-conditioning rule to the
substitute refrigerants. This would require recovery and recycling of
these refrigerants, in addition to the class I and class II
refrigerants already covered under the MVAC rule. It would also require
approved recycling equipment and specific certifications of equipment
and technicians. The MVAC ``refrigerant'' definition was expanded to
cover all refrigerants, beginning November 15, 1995, according to
sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/01/95
Final Action 10/13/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Sectors Affected: 75 Automotive Repair, Services, and Parking
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3555.
Agency Contact: Christine Dibble, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6205J, Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9147
RIN: 2060-AF35
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4215. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUPPLEMENTAL RULE
REGARDING A RECYCLING STANDARD UNDER SECTION 608
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq, section 608
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 15, 1995.
The current rule sunsets the reclamation standard after May 15, 1995.
Industry is requesting a change to that sunset, which would require a
final rule by that 5/15/95 date.
Abstract: The current rule sunsets the requirement that a reclamation
standard be met, as of May 1, 1995. Several members of the regulated
community have approached EPA requesting that the requirement not be
sunseted or that it be replaced with a somewhat less stringent
standard. This amendment will incorporate a level of continued required
reclamation and/or recycling standard that the majority of the affected
industry agrees is beneficial in order to encourage compliance.
Timetable:
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NPRM 12/14/94
Final Action 05/12/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3556.
Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Streets SW., 6205J, Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9149
RIN: 2060-AF36
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4216. AMENDMENT TO THE REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE TO INCLUDE ALL
REFRIGERANTS
Legal Authority: PL 101-54, section 608 of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990; 42 USC 7401 et seq Section 608 CAA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994.
The venting prohibition is extended to all refrigerants as of 11/15/95;
rules are necessary to inform the regulated community of the means by
which to prevent venting through
Abstract: This action would facilitate fulfillment of the statutory
mandate to apply the renting prohibition to substitute refrigerants.
The action would provide regulations covering recovery/recycling
equipment, recovery/recycling practices, and applicable certifications
that would be required to accomplish compliance with the no-venting
prohibition. Requirements would parallel those of the current section
608 regulations, expanding applicability, where appropriate, to all
refrigerants.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/01/95
Final Action 10/13/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Sectors Affected: All
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3560.
Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., 6205J, Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9149
RIN: 2060-AF37
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4217. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUPPLEMENTAL RULE TO
AMEND LEAK REPAIR PROVISIONS, EQUIPMENT STANDARDS AND SCOPE OF CHEMICALS
TO BE RECYCLED UNDER SECTION 608 OF THE AMENDED CAA
Legal Authority: PL 101-54; Section 608 of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 608 of the Amended Clean Air Act requires the
development of the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program
for ozone depleting chemical. This rulemaking will amend the leak
repair provisions of existing rules for industrial process
refrigeration, impose equipment standards for recycling and recovery
machines, and include requirements to recycle additional chemicals.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: All
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3537.
Agency Contact: Sue Stendebach, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205-J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9117
RIN: 2060-AF52
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Clean Air Act (CAA)
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4218. ENHANCED MONITORING PROGRAM
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, section 114(a)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 64
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 1993. Final, Statutory,
November 1992. Final, Judicial, December 20, 1994.
Abstract: Regulations will be developed to provide guidance on the
appropriate enhanced monitoring protocols, recordkeeping and reporting
requirements for major sources.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/22/93 58 FR 54648
Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2942.
Agency Contact: Scott Throwe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (EN-341W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-8699
RIN: 2060-AD18
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4219. REGISTRATION AND TESTING OF LEAD SUBSTITUTE GASOLINE ADDITIVES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1991.
Abstract: Since the late seventies, EPA has had a program to phase down
lead in gasoline. This was a result of evidence that lead from
automotive emissions, an air toxic, poses a serious health threat to
the public. The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 ban the use of leaded
gasoline in all motor vehicles beginning in January 1996. Additionally,
it is required that a test procedure for determining lead substitute
additives' ability to reduce valve wear and to identify other effects
be established along with procedures for lead substitutes additive
registration. These latter provisions are intended to assure
availability of non-lead additives that can be used to protect valves
in older engines designed for leaded fuel.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/19/91 56 FR 33229
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2955.
Agency Contact: Lawrence R. Haslett, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9728
RIN: 2060-AD29
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4220. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLES AND ENGINES,
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLE CONVERSIONS AND CALIFORNIA PILOT TEST
PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7586; 42 USC 7582; 42 USC 7587; 42 USC 7589
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 88
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1992. Final, Judicial,
May 30, 1994.
for Conversions and Standards.
Abstract: This rulemaking will establish uniform provisions for State
programs to require certain centrally fueled fleets to include some
clean-fuel vehicles in their new vehicle purchases. It will include
regulations governing the light duty vehicle and light duty truck
clean-fuel vehicle standards, heavy duty engine clean fuel standards,
and conversion of conventional vehicles to meet clean-fuel fleet
vehicle requirements. The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 mandate that
EPA establish a pilot program in the State of California to demonstrate
the effectiveness of clean-fuel vehicles in controlling air pollution
in ozone nonattainment areas. As part of this program, EPA must
promulgate regulations establishing light duty clean-fuel vehicle
standards, manufacturer sales requirements, and a voluntary opt-in
program for other States with serious, severe, or extreme ozone
nonattainment areas.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM Vehicle Conversion and
Heavy Duty Standards Regs (SAN
3070) 06/10/93 58 FR 32474
NPRM California Pilot Program 06/29/93 58 FR 34727
Final Clean Fuel Definitions 12/09/93 58 FR 64679
Final Vehicle Conversion and
Heavy Duty Standards Regs (SAN
3070) 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2951.
Includes SAN Nos. 3070, 2957, 2951
Agency Contact: Bryan Manning, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 741-7832
RIN: 2060-AD32
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4221. ACID RAIN OPT-IN REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: PL 101-549; Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, title
IV
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 74
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 15, 1992.
Abstract: Section 410 of the Clean Air Act Amendments allows sources
not affected by Title IV to ``opt-in'' to the Title IV Acid Rain SO2
Allowance Trading Program. The regulation will provide the necessary
procedures for sources other than electric utility generators to opt
into the Acid Rain Program.
Timetable:
Combustion Sources NPRM 09/24/93 (58 FR 50088) Final 11/00/94
Process Sources NPRM 03/00/95 Final 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3009/3357.
Agency Contact: Adam Klinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (6204J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9122
RIN: 2060-AD43
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4222. STANDARDS FOR DEPOSIT CONTROL GASOLINE ADDITIVES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1992.
Other, Judicial, October 15, 1994, Consent decree for interimprogram.
Final, Judicial, June 30, 1995, Consent decree for full program.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 mandate EPA to
promulgate regulations establishing specifications for additives in
gasoline beginning in 1995 to prevent the accumulation of deposits in
the engine or fuel supply systems. The establishment of such
specifications should ensure the use of additives in the 10 to 25
percent of fuel projected not to contain additives by 1995, as well as
the proper amount and type of additives to have the desired effect
without causing negative side effects. Controlling engine and fuel
supply system deposits is expected to achieve better vehicle
performance, a significant reduction in in-use emissions, and the
potential for significant economic advantages due to a decreased need
for premium gasoline use.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/22/93 58 FR 64213
(Full Program) Final Action 07/00/95
(Interim Program) Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3018.
Agency Contact: Jeffrey Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4227
RIN: 2060-AD71
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4223. REGULATIONS GOVERNING AWARDS UNDER SECTION 113(F) OF THE CLEAN AIR
ACT
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7413(f)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 65
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act granted to the
Administrator authority to pay an award to any person who furnishes
information or services which lead to a criminal conviction or a civil
penalty for any violation of Title I, III, IV, V, or VI of the Act
enforced under section 113. Section 113(f) authorizes the Administrator
to prescribe, by regulation, additional criteria for eligibility for
such an award. EPA intends that the rule set forth such additional
criteria. The rule also describes criteria for assessing the value of
information and services when considering paying an award, and what is
needed to adequately petition the Administrator for consideration of
payment. The rule will also provide an assurance of confidentiality to
those who provide information or services on a confidential basis.
Furthermore, to implement the goal of the program, the rule will
provide direction for providing information or services to the Agency.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/03/94 59 FR 22795
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2939.
Agency Contact: Clara Poffenberger, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, (EN-341W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-8709
RIN: 2060-AD81
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4224. ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT AND THE CLEAN WATER ACT WITH
RESPECT TO CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS--LIST OF FACILITIES INELIGIBLE
FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT AND NONPROCUREMENT PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq, 42 USC 1251 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The existing regulations at 40 CFR part 15 establish a
special enforcement-related program under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and
Clean Water Act (CWA), commonly referred to as the ``Contractor Listing
Program.'' The Contractor Listing Program authorizes EPA to bar
facilities from federal contracts, grants or loans as a consequence of
criminal or civil violations of the CAA or CWA. The draft proposed
revisions to these regulations incorporate new authority granted by the
CAA amendments of 1990. The amendments expand the criminal violations
for which a facility may be listed and also give EPA the discretion to
list other facilities of the owner or operator.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 12/00/94
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3221.
Agency Contact: Tom Seaton, Office of Enforcement, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, (LE-133), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-6931
RIN: 2060-AD83
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4225. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR GASEOUS-FUELED VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATION
PROCEDURES FOR AFTERMARKET CONVERSIONS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(a); 42 USC 754(C); 42 USC 7601(A)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 600
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: There are currently no emission standards for motor vehicles
operating on gaseous fuels (i.e., natural gas and liquefied petroleum).
Also, there are no certification procedures for aftermarket
conversions. In order to put gaseous-fueled vehicles on an equal
footing with other vehicles, EPA has proposed emission standards and
certification procedures for gaseous-fueled vehicles which are largely
the same as those currently in place for other vehicles. Also, EPA has
proposed certification procedures for aftermarket conversions based on
the new vehicle certification procedures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/05/92 57 FR 52912
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3285-2763.
Agency Contact: John Mueller, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4275
RIN: 2060-AD86
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4226. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS--PROVISIONS FOR
REDESIGNATION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511 (A)(2)(b) and (A)(2)(b)(2)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action specifies requirements for SIP approval as it
relates to Inspection/Maintenance requirements when a state submits a
request to be redesignated to attainment for one of the national
ambient air quality standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/28/94
Final Action 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3261.
Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney, Chief, Inspection/Maintenance
Section, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2565
Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4456
RIN: 2060-AE21
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4227. NATIONAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS AS IT
APPLIES TO NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS LICENSED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7607(d)(7)(B)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61 supbart I
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112(d)(9) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
(CAAA) provides the EPA with the Authority not to regulate NRC-
licensees under Section 112, if the agency, by rule and in consultation
with the NRC, determines that the NRC regulatory program provides an
ample margin of safety to protect the public health. EPA analyzed the
public health risks posed by nuclear power plants to determine whether
NRC's regulatory program for air emissions provides an ample margin of
safety to protect the public health. EPA has determined that the NRC
regulatory program results in sufficiently low doses to meet the Clean
Air Act requirement of providing an ample margin of safety to protect
the public health. Based on these findings, EPA will issue a final rule
to rescind Subpart I of 40 CFR Part 61 as it applies to nuclear power
reactors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/05/91 56 FR 37196
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2887.
Agency Contact: Fran Jonesi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9229
RIN: 2060-AE38
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4228. NESHAPS PERTAINING TO FACILITIES OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR
POWER REACTORS LICENSED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) OR BY
NRC AGREEMENT STATES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7607(d)(7)(B)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61 subpart I
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In accordance with section 112(d)(9) of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 (CAAA), EPA is considering whether or not to issue a
final rule to rescind Subpart I of 40 CFR Part 61, as it applies to
facilities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or NRC
Agreement States which are not engaged in the generation of nuclear
power (57 FR 56877, December 1, 1992). Section 112(d)(9) gives EPA the
authority to decline to regulate NRC-licensees after the Administrator
makes a determination, by rule, and in consultation with the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC), that the regulatory program established by
the NRC pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act provides an ample margin of
safety to protect the public health. Several issues have arisen since
EPA issued the proposal rescission which must be resolved before EPA
can make the requisite legal finding pursuant to Section 112(d)(9). EPA
has decided that it will not issue the final rescission until after
NRC's program is strengthened and provides an ample margin of safety to
protect the public health.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/01/92 57 FR 56877
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3146.
Agency Contact: Gale Bonanno, Attorney Advisor, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., ORIA - 6602J,
Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9219
RIN: 2060-AE39
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4229. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: MOBILE AIR-CONDITIONING RECOVER-
ONLY STANDARD; SUPPLEMENTAL RULE
Legal Authority: PL 101-54, Sec 609; Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On July 14, 1992, EPA published a final regulation on the
servicing of motor vehicle air-conditioners. That rule established that
two types of equipment could be used in service: equipment that
recovers and recycles refrigerant or equipment that only recovers
refrigerant from the motor vehicle. The refrigerant from recover only
equipment must then be recycled on-site or sent off-site for
reclamation. The July 14, 1992, final rule contains the equipment
standard for recycling equipment in Appendix A, but the recover only
equipment standard was proposed separately in a supplemental proposal
published April 22, 1992. This rule will finalize the recover only
standard as Appendix B in the motor vehicle servicing regulation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/22/93 57 FR 14763
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3347.
Agency Contact: Christine Dibble, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Mail Code 6205-J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC
20460, 202 233-9147
RIN: 2060-AE52
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4230. ACID RAIN PROGRAM, REVISIONS OF SUBSTITUTION AND REDUCED
UTILIZATION REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: PL 101-549 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, title IV
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA plans to propose revisions of the regulations concerning
the designation of substitution and compensating units in order to
ensure that they are consistent with the purposes and requirements of
Title IV.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/18/93 58 FR 60950
Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3319.
Agency Contact: Dwight C. Alpern, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Acid Rain Division (6204J), 401 M Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9151
RIN: 2060-AE59
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4231. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Legal Authority: CAA 202(m)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would define service information to be made
available to the automotive aftermarket. This information is necessary
to repair and service automobiles.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Sectors Affected: 371 Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment; 754
Automotive Services, Except Repair
Additional Information: SAN No. 3457.
Agency Contact: Cheryl Adelman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4434
RIN: 2060-AE93
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4232. NSPS: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY -
WASTEWATER
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 31, 1994.
Abstract: This rule will develop a new source performance standard to
control air emissions of volatile organic compounds from wastewater
treatment operations at the synthetic chemical manufacturing industry.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/12/94 59 FR 46780
Final Action 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 28 Chemicals and Allied Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3380.
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 2711, 919 541-0884
RIN: 2060-AE94
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4233. APPLICATION OF MANDATORY SANCTIONS UNDER TITLE V OF THE CLEAN AIR
ACT
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401, et seq (Clean Air Act)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 15, 1995.
Abstract: Section 502 of the Clean Air Act mandates the Administrator
to apply sanctions, identified in section 179(b), in those cases where
a State Implementation Plan has not been submitted, or has been
disapproved, or is not being adequately administered or enforced, or
has passed the point of expiration of interim approval. Two kinds of
sanctions are included in section 179: a requirement for 2-to-1
emission offsets, and the withdrawal of Federal highway funds. This
action will streamline the process of deciding the order of application
of these sanctions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/07/94
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3500.
Agency Contact: Leo H. Stander, Jr., Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-15,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2402
RIN: 2060-AE96
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4234. ADDITION OF METHODS 204, 204A - 204F FOR MEASUREMENT OF VOC
EMISSIONS FROM STATIONARY SOURCES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) fix up
rule requires States to adopt enforceable VOC rules. An accurate
technique for determining capture efficiency (CE) had not been
available in the past. This action would add seven methods to determine
VOC emissions from stationary sources. These methods can be used to
determine CE when used in various combinations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 06/00/95
NPRM 12/00/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3016.
Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711, 919 541-1064
RIN: 2060-AF02
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4235. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: INDIVIDUAL FOREIGN REFINERY
BASELINE REQUIREMENTS FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has proposed to amend the reformulated gasoline
regulations to define criteria and procedures by which foreign refiners
may establish individual refinery baselines that reflect the properties
and volume of the gasoline that was produced at their refineries in
1990 and imported for use within the United States. Where the requisite
showing could be made through a petition process, importers of
reformulated gasoline produced at the foreign refinery would be allowed
to use these individual foreign refinery baseline values to demonstrate
compliance with the reformulated gasoline standards for gasoline
imported into the United States only during the period 1995 through
1997. These baselines would apply only to a volume of gasoline each
year equal the foreign refinery's 1990 import volume, and would be
subject to certain limitations and conditions. The proposal would allow
imported reformulated gasoline to be evaluated relative to individual
foreign refinery baselines in a manner that is similar to that
applicable to reformulated gasoline produced at domestic refineries.
(cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/22/94 59 FR 22800
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3524
ABSTRACT CONT: Individual foreign refinery baselines could be used only
with reformulated gasoline under this final rule, and such baselines
could not be used with conventional gasoline.
Agency Contact: Meredith G. Miller, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9031
RIN: 2060-AF13
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4236. NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) REFORM RULEMAKING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments, Title 1
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.160 to 51.166; 40 CFR app S; 40 CFR 52.21; 40
CFR 52.24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to amend EPA's existing NSR
regulations, including prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) to
reduce the level of program complexity. In addition, certain other
revisions will be made to improve the clarity of the existing
regulatory language. This rulemaking will satisfy obligations under
Exhibit B of the settlement agreement in Chemical Manufacturers vs.
EPA, No. 79-112 (D.C. Cir.). The regulations contain procedures for
reviewing, permitting, and specifying controls for the construction and
modification of major air pollution sources in attainment and
nonattainment areas. Several NSR regulations will be affected,
including the State implementation requirements for the Federal PSD
program (40 CFR 52.21), the Federal restrictions on new construction
(40 CFR 52.24).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 01/31/95
Final Action 01/31/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3259.
Agency Contact: Bill Lamason/Larry Elmore, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5374
RIN: 2060-AF21
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4237. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL
REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE IV OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 78.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Revisions to clarify whether administrative appeals are
prerequisite for judicial review of final actions by the administrator
under the Acid Rain Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3570.
Agency Contact: Dwight C. Alpern, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9151
RIN: 2060-AF43
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4238. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: DELETION OF CERTAIN UNITS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7651, et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 73.10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Acid Rain Program requires affected utility units to hold
allowances sufficient to cover emissions of SO2, have an Acid Rain
Permit under part 72, and meet appropriate monitoring requirements
under part 75. Many affected units are listed in 40 CFR 73.10 tables 2
and 3. In the process of implementing the Acid Rain Program, EPA has
learned that several units listed in the tables should not be affected
by the Acid Rain Program requirements. This action would delete
specific named units from the tables.
Timetable:
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Interim Final Rule 10/14/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3573.
Agency Contact: Kathy Barylski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9074
RIN: 2060-AF46
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4239. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PROCEDURE
Legal Authority: CAA 202(a); CAA 202(k)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This direct final rule involves technical amendments to the
evaporative emission test procedure published March 24, 1993 (58 FR
16002). EPA's intent is to improve the test through changes to some of
the detailed test specifications, in most cases simplifying the test or
providing better control of test variables. EPA will not make any
changes that affect the stringency of the test.
Timetable:
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Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information:
SAN NO. 3540
Agency Contact: Alan Stout, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, EVRB, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 741-7805
RIN: 2060-AF49
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4240. REVISIONS TO PART 35, SUBPART A SECTION 105 AIR GRANT REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section 105
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
In order to assure that state, local, and tribal agencies are still
eligible to receive a section 105 air grant in FY 1995, the interim
final rule must be in place before October 1, 1994.
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to revise the current air grant
regulations contained in 40 CFR 35, subpart A, so that they are
consistent to the changes made to section 105 as a result of enactment
of the 1990 Clean Air Act. The Act also directed EPA to reexamine and
revise, as necessary, certain aspects of the air grant cost-sharing
relationship that must now be revised to reflect the impact of: (1) the
Title V permit fee provisions contained in 40 CFR 20 and (2) a recent
OGC opinion prohibiting the use of Title V fees to help meet the
nonfederal contribution requirements of the section 105 air grant
program. This revision includes the introduction of a provision to
allow recipients to receive (upon demonstration to, and approval by,
the Administrator) a waiver from certain cost-sharing requirements for
a limited time.
Timetable:
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Interim Final Rule 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3446.
Agency Contact: William Houck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (6101), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-1754
RIN: 2060-AF03
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4241. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409/CAA 109
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR 50.5
Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, October 31, 1994.
Deadline is for final action or reproposal.
Abstract: On April 26, 1988, EPA announced its proposed decision not to
revise the current standards. The notice also solicited comment on the
alternative of adding a new 1-hour standard and certain other
revisions. On or before October 31, 1994, EPA is to either: 1) take
final action on the primary standard portion of the 1988 proposal; or
2) repropose. EPA completed action on the Secondary Standard portion of
the 1988 proposal on April 23, 1993.
Timetable:
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ANPRM 10/02/79 44 FR 56730
NPRM 04/26/88 53 FR 14926
Final Action or Reproposal 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1002.
(Primary Standard).
Docket No. A-84-25.
Agency Contact: John Haines, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-12), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5533
RIN: 2060-AA61
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4242. NSPS: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411/CAA 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to develop standards for
regulating emissions from new and modified municipal solid waste
landfills under Section 111(b). Pollutants to be regulated could
include one or more designated pollutants (pollutants not regulated
under Sections 108 or 112 of the CAA) thus invoking Section 111(d).
Section 111(d) requires States to develop emission standards for
existing landfills based on EPA guidelines.
Timetable:
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NPRM 05/30/91 56 FR 24468
Notice of Availability 06/21/93 58 FR 33790
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2535.
Agency Contact: Mark Najarian, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5393
RIN: 2060-AC42
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4243. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR COLD CLEANING OPERATIONS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section 111(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 31, 1994. Final, Judicial,
August 31, 1995.
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to develop new source
performance standards for cold cleaning operations to control VOC
emissions. Emissions sources to be controlled are fugitive VOC solvent
emissions from cold cleaning operations for new sources. This
rulemaking is under a consent decree in which the Agency has to propose
no later than August 31, 1994. This rule is being developed through the
CAA Streamlined Method.
Timetable:
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NPRM 08/31/94
Final Action 08/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Sectors Affected: 753 Automotive Repair Shops; 554 Gasoline Service
Stations; 39 Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
Additional Information: SAN No. 3382.
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Md-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0283
RIN: 2060-AF08
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4244. REVISION TO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY
SOURCES: AUTOMOBILE AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SURFACE COATING OPERATION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, section 111
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would complete a revision to the automobile and
light-duty truck assembly plant new source performance standard (NSPS)
for prime coat operations. The revised standard would accurately
reflect the performance of cathodic electrodeposition prime coat
operations at all levels of production. Cathodic electrodeposition is a
low volatile organic compound (VOC) content waterborne coating applied
at high voltage from a large dip tank.
Timetable:
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Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3515.
Agency Contact: David Salman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0859
RIN: 2060-AF14
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4245. NESHAP: CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 23, 1994.
Abstract: Chromium compounds are among the pollutants listed as
hazardous under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
The EPA will propose to develop standards for chromium emissions from
electroplating operations. Hard, decorative, and anodizing operations
may be affected. The standards could require the use of maximum
achievable control technology pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments
of 1990.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/16/93 58 FR 65767
Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2841.
Agency Contact: Lalit Banker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5420
RIN: 2060-AC14
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4246. NESHAP: ETHYLENE OXIDE FROM COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 23, 1994.
Abstract: This standard would control ethylene oxide sterilizers (other
than hospital sterilizers).
Timetable:
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NPRM 03/07/94 59 FR 10591
Final Action 11/23/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2484.
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0837
RIN: 2060-AC28
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4247. NESHAP: HALOGENATED SOLVENT CLEANING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 1993. Final, Judicial,
November 15, 1994.
Abstract: An NSPS was proposed for this source category in 1980.
Subsequently, in 1987, the Agency solicited public participation in
information gathering in preparation for a decision on whether to
regulate this source category under the NESHAP program, the NSPS
program, or both. The NESHAP regulations are being developed and would
apply to new and existing organic halogenated solvent cleaners
(degreasers) using any of the hazardous air pollutants listed in the
Clean Air Act, as amended. The Agency proposed a rule for this project
on November 29, 1993 (58 FR 62566), and by consent decree has to
promulgate the rule within twelve (12) months of the proposal.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice (Public Participation) 08/17/87 52 FR 29548
NPRM 11/29/93 58 FR 62566
Final Action 11/15/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1695.
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0283
RIN: 2060-AC31
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4248. GUIDANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 112(G)--MODIFICATIONS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112(g)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 1992.
Abstract: Guidance in the form of a rulemaking is being developed in
accordance with the requirements of section 112(g) of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 for modified, constructed and reconstructed major
sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). This guidance sets de
minimis levels of applicability to regulation for changes to major
sources for the 189 listed HAPs and establishes a ranking for
determinations of offsets of modifications to existing sources.
Guidance is also issued for case-by-case MACT determinations that apply
to constructed and reconstructed major sources or to existing sources
which cannot offset emission increases above de minimis levels.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/01/94 59 FR 15504
Final Action 07/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2932.
Agency Contact: Jane Caldwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0328
RIN: 2060-AD06
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4249. NESHAP: STAGE I GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial,
November 23, 1994.
Abstract: Gasoline vapors contain about ten of the hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) listed in Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments
of 1990. These HAP emissions occur during transferring and storage
operations. Facilities being analyzed are bulk gasoline terminals and
plants, pipeline facilities, and gasoline service stations. Control
alternatives of major sources of emissions (large size terminals and
pipeline facilities) were the only facilities affected by the proposal.
Costs average about sixteen million dollars per year with benefits of
about three thousand tons of HAPs reduced, and about fifty thousand
tons of volatile organic compounds.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/08/94 59 FR 5868
Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2926.
Agency Contact: Stephen A. Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5397
RIN: 2060-AD93
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4250. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINING - OTHER SOURCES NOT DISTINCTLY LISTED
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 30, 1994. Final, Statutory,
November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial, June 30, 1995.
Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires
EPA to develop emission standards for 189 hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs). Petroleum refining is among the potential source categories to
be regulated under Section 112 of the CAA. Sources of emissions within
petroleum refineries include process vents, equipment leaks, wastewater
collection and treatment facilities, and storage vessels.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/30/94 59 FR 36130
Final Action 06/30/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3168.
Agency Contact: James F. Durham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5672
RIN: 2060-AD94
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4251. NESHAP: POLYMERS AND RESINS, GROUP II
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, February 28, 1995.
Abstract: This regulation will control emissions of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) from epoxy resin production and non-nylon polyamide
resin production processes. These processes were included on the
initial list of categories of sources that was published by the EPA in
July 1992. Emissions from process vents equipment leaks, wastewater and
storage will be addressed by this regulation for both new and existing
facilities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/16/94 59 FR 25387
Final Action 02/28/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2945.
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5402
RIN: 2060-AD97
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4252. NESHAP: MAGNETIC TAPE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial,
November 23, 1994.
Abstract: EPA is developing a NESHAP for the major source category of
magnetic tape manufacturing. This industry manufactures audio video and
computer tape by coating a substrate (tape) with a solvent-based
magnetic coating. The primary HAPs used in this industry are methyl
ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, and toluene. These are used both
as a solvent for heating and as a cleaning solution for cleaning
operations. EPA promulgated an NSPS for this industry in 1988. The
standards for the NESHAP are to be technology-based and are to require
the maximum achievable control technology (MACT) as described in
section 112 of the CAA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/11/94 59 FR 11662
Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2946.
Agency Contact: Gail Lacy, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5261
RIN: 2060-AD99
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4253. NESHAP: AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act of 1990, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial,
July 31, 1995.
Abstract: This NESHAP will be based on maximum achievable control
technology (MACT). The NESHAP will address hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs) emitted by facilities that manufacture or rework military and
commercial aircraft, subassemblies, and aircraft parts. The majority of
HAP emissions from the category come from solvent usage (i.e. MEK,
MIBK, toluene, methylene chloride, etc.) EPA is also working to develop
a control technology guideline document in this action.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/06/94 59 FR 29216
Final Action 07/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3075.
Agency Contact: Vickie Boothe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5426
RIN: 2060-AE02
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4254. NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Final, Judicial,
May 31, 1995.
Abstract: Secondary lead smelters are a major source of hazardous air
pollutants. Potential emissions include compounds of lead, antimony,
and cadmium; hazardous organic compounds including benzene, methyl
chloride, butadiene; and hydrochloric acid. The standard will establish
maximum achievable control technology requirements for process
furnaces, process fugitive emissions, and fugitive dust sources.
Proposed rules were issued by the Administration on May 27, 1994.
Timetable:
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NPRM 05/27/94 59 FR 29750
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3193.
Agency Contact: George Streit, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2364
RIN: 2060-AE04
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4255. NESHAP--CYANIDE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112 as amended November 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
EPA is required to promulgate 50% of the source categories listed in
Section 112(e) by 11/15/97. The cyanide chemical manufacturing source
category is among those included in the 50%.
Abstract: Cyanide compounds are among the pollutants listed as
hazardous air pollutants in Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments
of 1990. As a consequence, the EPA has determined that sources that
manufacture cyanide compounds may reasonable be anticipated to emit
cyanide compounds in quantities sufficient to qualify them as major
sources. Three source categories that either produce hydrogen cyanide
or use it in the production of other chemicals, specifically cyanuric
chloride and sodium cyanide, are on the initial list of HAP emitting
source categories selected for regulation. The results of an initial
assessment of the three source categories conducted by the Agency
indicated that the facilities comprising each of the three source
categories qualify as SOCMI sources. An interim final notice will be
prepared proposing the addition of the cyanide chemical manufacturing
source categories to the list of SOCMI processes to be regulated under
the Hazardous Organic NESHAP.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3341.
Agency Contact: Philip B. Mulrine, Environmental Engineer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards, ESD/ISB, Research Triangle Park, NC
27711, 919 541-5489
RIN: 2060-AE45
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4256. PERMITS FOR EARLY REDUCTIONS SOURCES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under section 112(i)(5) of the Clean Air Act, a source that
demonstrates achieving qualifying early reductions of hazardous air
pollutants may obtain a six-year extension from an otherwise applicable
section 112(d) emission standard compliance date. Qualifying sources
are to be issued a Title V permit containing an alternative emission
limitation, to be met by the source until the compliance extension
expires. However, permit applications from certain early reduction
sources are to be submitted by April 30, 1994, which is prior to the
time any States will have approved Title V permitting programs.
Therefore, in order to avoid not having a mechanism to process the
incoming permit applications (until such time as State programs are
effective), this rulemaking establishes an interim federal program for
issuing specialty Title V permits.
The rulemaking, which is patterned closely on the features of the
promulgated part 70 rule for State Title V programs, provides for EPA
Regional Offices to issue the permits to qualifying early reduction
sources. Such permits would encompass only the early reductions source
and only hazardous air pollutant (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/29/93 58 FR 68804
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial Organic Chemicals; 283 Drugs; 28
Chemicals and Allied Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3192.
ABSTRACT CONT: emissions. No other applicable requirements of the Act
would be addressed. An existing specialty permit would be incorporated
later into the comprehensive title V permit issued later to the
facility containing the early reductions source.
Agency Contact: David Beck, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5421
RIN: 2060-AF10
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4257. DECISION ON THE PETITION TO REMOVE CAPROLACTAM FROM THE
LIST OF H HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section 112(b)(3).
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 19, 1995.
Abstract: This action will address the Agency's decision on the
petition to remove caprolactam from the list of hazardous air
pollutants under section 112(b)(3)(C) of the Clean Air Act amendments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 01/19/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3046.
Agency Contact: Nancy Pate, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5347
RIN: 2060-AF33
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4258. FIELD CITATION PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7413(d)/CAAA 113(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments gives EPA the authority to issue
on-the-spot field citations for minor violations of the Clean Air Act,
with penalties of up to $5,000 per day of violation. Section 113(d) of
the Act requires the field citation program to be implemented through
regulations which provide the informal hearing procedures. These
hearing procedures are not required to be as rigorous as those imposed
by the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), but nevertheless must
provide due process. Agency guidance providing appropriate penalties
for specific minor violations will be prepared for EPA employees and
made available to the regulated community. Training on the issuance of
field citations will also be developed.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/03/94 59 FR 22776
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2937.
Agency Contact: Jane Engert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (EN-341W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-8677
RIN: 2060-AD82
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4259. STANDARDS FOR TANK VESSEL LOADING OPERATIONS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sec 183
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 1992. Final, Judicial,
April 30, 1995.
Abstract: This regulation will control volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) emissions from tank vessel
loading operations. A regulation is required by Section 183 of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Approximately 65,000 megagrams of
VOCs (of which 8,000 megagrams are HAPs) are emitted annually from tank
vessel loading operations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/13/94 59 FR 25004
Final Action 04/30/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3104.
Agency Contact: David Markwordt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-0837
RIN: 2060-AD02
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4260. CONTROL TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES (CTG)
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 183(a)
CFR Citation: Not applicable
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 1993.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to issue control technology
guidelines (CTG's) for 13, including two specifically named, source
categories by November 15, 1993. A CTG was published by this date for
two source categories - chemical plant distillation and reactor process
vents. Draft CTG's for volatile organic liquid storage, batch
operations, and waste- water processes have been published for public
comment. Final CTG's for these and the remaining eight source
categories will be published in 1995. Meanwhile, States are required to
develop rules for these categories by November 15, 1994. EPA is in the
process of issuing alternative control techniques (ACT) documents for
these source categories as an interim measure for States to use for
this purpose. ACT's differ from CTG's in that they are information
documents only; they do not contain recommended control levels. In
addition, a draft CTG for wood furniture is continuing to be developed
as part of a regulatory negotiation for that industry.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Notice and Document
(aerospace) 11/15/94 58 FR 60197
Final Notice and Document (for
all other CTGs) 00/00/00
Final Notice and Document (for
chemical plant distillation and
reactors, process vents) 00/00/00
Final Notice and Document
(shipbuilding) 00/00/00
Final Notice and Document (wood
furniture) 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3029.
Agency Contact: Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-5605
RIN: 2060-AD05
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4261. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS: REVISION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE
OF ENGINE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH EXTINGUISHING A MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521/CAA 202(m)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The federal On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) final rulemaking
section 86.094-17(d), requires that, ``If a malfunction has previously
been detected, the MIL may be extinguished if the malfunction does not
reoccur during three subsequent sequential trips during which engine
speed is within 375 rpm, engine load is within 10 percent, and the
engine's warm-up status is the same as that under which the malfunction
was first detected, and no new malfunctions have been detected.''
California has adopted the same requirement, but has limited its
applicability to fuel system and engine misfire malfunctions while the
federal requirement applies to all malfunctions. California allows MIL
illumination associated with all other malfunctions to be extinguished
after undergoing three subsequent trips without recurrence of the malfu
nction, regardless of undergoing similar engine conditions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3541.
ABSTRACT CONT: In the interest of minimizing the differences between
federal OBD and California OBD II requirements, and because recent
information made available to the Agency suggests that limiting similar
conditions data storage to misfire and fuel system malfunctions is most
appropriate, we intend to issue this rulemaking to require the same
similar conditions data storage as required by the OBD II rulemaking.
Agency Contact: Todd Sherwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4405
RIN: 2060-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________
4262. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE IMPORTATION OF
NONCONFORMING VEHICLES
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 consider amendments to the regulations in 40
CFR part 85, Subpart P to allow entry into the U.S. of vehicles which
are originally sold in Canada and which are identical to their U.S.
counterparts, to be certified as commercial importers without obtaining
a certificate of conformity from EPA. This action is in response to a
petition for review of import rules. EPA will also clarify and change
certain other issues in part 85, subpart P and subpart R, including: 1)
formalizing a longstanding EPA policy regarding the importation of
owned vehicles that are proven to be identical to a vehicle certified
for sale in the U.S., 2) establishing 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 clarifications to the existing
regulations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/24/94 59 FR 13912
Final Action 05/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2665.
Agency Contact: Len Lazarus, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (6405-J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9281
RIN: 2060-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________
4263. NONCONFORMANCE PENALTIES FOR 1998 MODEL YEAR EMISSION STANDARDS FOR
HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7525/CAA 206
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.1105
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will address the availability of nonconformance
penalties (NCPs) and specific upper limits and penalty rates for 1998
and later emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) and engines
(HDEs). The availability of NCPs will allow a manufacturer of HDVs and
HDEs whose vehicle engines fail to conform to certain applicable
emission standards, but do not exceed designated upper limits, to be
issued a certificate of conformity upon payment of a monetary penalty.
The issues involving NCPs, the administration of NCPs, and production
compliance audits may be addressed.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/22/94 59 FR 43074
Final Action 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3097.
Agency Contact: Leo Breton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (6405J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9245
RIN: 2060-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________
4264. ALTERNATIVE TEST PROCEDURE FOR THE VOLUNTARY AFTERMARKET PART
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7541(b)/CAA 207(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would adopt an alternative testing procedure to
be used in the voluntary aftermarket part certification program for
certifying aftermarket parts. Currently only the full Federal Test
Procedure and Emission Critical Parameters for Specified Parts are
acceptable test procedures for this program. A proposed rulemaking was
published on August 8, 1989. Based on the public comments received and
further analysis, EPA developed a supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking which was published on January 30, 1991. Analysis of all
public comments are complete and work on the final rulemaking is under
way.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/08/89 54 FR 32598
NPRM (Supplemental) 01/30/91 56 FR 3746
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2637.
Agency Contact: John L. Wehrly, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 313 668-4286
RIN: 2060-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________
4265. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PRIOR NOTICE OF CITIZEN SUITS BROUGHT UNDER
SECTION 304 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7604
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 54
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 304 of the Clean Air Act grants to citizens the
authority to bring suits for violations of the Clean Air Act. This
proposal amends the existing citizen suit notice provisions to: 1)
reflect changes made to Section 304 in the 1990 Amendments, including
the express inclusion of notice requirements for suits against the
Administrator alleging Agency action unreasonably delayed; 2) clarify,
for each type of citizen action requiring notice, the timing of such
notice; and 3) conform CAA notice practice more closely to the practice
under other, more recent citizen suit notice regulation promulgated
pursuant to other Federal environmental statutes.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/10/93 58 FR 7870
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2940.
Additional Contact: Jerry MacLaughlin, Mail Code 2242, OE 202-260-2842.
Agency Contact: Suzanne Childress, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (EN-341W), Washington, DC 20460, 703 308-8706
RIN: 2060-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________
4266. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISED GROUP 1, PHASE II, NOX EMISSION
LIMITATIONS
Legal Authority: Section 407 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 76 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997.
Abstract: Section 407 of the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990
requires that EPA establish nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limitations
for different types of coal-fired boilers using a two-phase program.
During Phase I, in regulations promulgated March 22, 1994, EPA
established emission limitations (in LB/MMBTU) for tangentially fired
and dry bottom waste-fired boilers (Group 1), based on low NOx burner
technology (LMBT). During Phase II, the EPA may revise these NOx
limitations to be more stringent if more effective LNBT becomes
available. This rulemaking will revise the existing Phase I NOx
emission limitations for Phase II affected, Group 1 boilers.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/01/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3571.
Agency Contact: Peter Tsirigotis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-
9133
RIN: 2060-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________
4267. NOX EMISSION LIMITATIONS FOR GROUP 2 BOILERS
Legal Authority: Section 407 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 76 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997.
Abstract: Section 407 of the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990
requires that EPA establish nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limitations
for different types of coal-fired boilers using a two-phase program.
During Phase I, in regulations promulgated March 22, 1994, EPA
established emission limitations (in LB/MMBTU) for tangentially fired
and dry bottom wall-fired boilers (Group 1), based on low NOx burner
technology (LNBT). During Phase II, the EPA may revise these NOx
limitations to be more stringent if more effective LNBT becomes
available. Additionally, under section 407(b)(2), EPA must establish
NOx emission limitations for wet bottom wall-fired boilers, cyclone
boilers, boilers applying cell burner technology, and all other types
of utility boilers. This rulemaking will establish NOx emission
limitations for Group 2 boilers.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/01/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3575.
Agency Contact: Peter Tsirigotis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, Dc 20460, 202 233-
9133
RIN: 2060-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________
4268. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LABELING; SUPPLEMENTAL RULE
Legal Authority: PL 101-549, Sec 611; Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This supplement to the final rule (58 FR 8136), published on
February 11, 1993, purposes to exempt companies from the labeling
requirements where ozone-depleting substances that are introduced into
a manufacturing process are subsequently destroyed using one of the
five destruction technologies approved by the Parties to the Montreal
Protocol. The proposal will also address several technical issues
raised by the final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/30/93 58 FR 69568
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3348.
Agency Contact: Sue Stendebach, Chief, Regulatory Development Section,
Stratospheric Protection Division, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Mail Code 6205-J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC
20460, 202 233-9117
RIN: 2060-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________
4269. USER FEES FOR RADON PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2665/sec 305 Indoor Radon Abatement Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 195; 40 CFR 700
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 305 of the Indoor Radon Abatement Act of 1988
authorizes the Administrator to assess fees ``as may be necessary to
defray the costs'' associated with operating its Radon Proficiency
Programs. The fees will be deposited into a special account with
amounts in the account to be appropriated for administering and
establishing these programs. Fees will be charged for the National
Radon Measurement Proficiency (RMP) Program and the National Radon
Contractor Proficiency Program (RCPP). State and local governments are
exempt from paying a fee to participate in the programs covered by this
rule.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/06/90 55 FR 50492
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Local
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Additional Information: SAN No. 2690.
Agency Contact: Stephany Descisciolo, Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, (6604J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9390
RIN: 2060-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________
4270. TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITY - RCRA AIR EMISSION
STANDARDS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924/RCRA 3004, 3007
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264 subpart X; 40 CFR 264 subpart AA; 40 CFR 264
subpart BB; 40 CFR 264 subpart CC; 40 CFR 265 subpart I; 40 CFR 265
subpart J; 40 CFR 265 subpart AA; 40 CFR 265 subpart BB; 40 CFR 265
subpart CC
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 1987. Final, Judicial, November
1994.
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to investigate the health and
environmental impacts of non-combustion source air emissions from
hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities and to
develop standards for monitoring and control as needed. Sources include
tanks, surface impoundments, landfills, waste piles, land treatment
operations and wastewater treatment facilities. Pollutants to be
considered by such standards would include volatile organic compounds,
particulate matter, specific toxic substances, or a combination of
these. The mandate for standards development under RCRA is to protect
human health and the environment. The Agency has adopted a three-phase
approach: Phase I regulates organic emissions from equipment leaks and
process vents; Phase II will address tanks, containers, surface
impoundments, and miscellaneous units; and Phase III will address
residual risks from particular hazardous organic constituents.
Timetable:
Phase I Leaks and Vents NPRM 02/05/87 (52 FR 3748) Final Action 06/
21/90 (55 FR 25454)
Phase II Tanks and Impoundments NPRM 07/22/91 (56 FR 33490) Final
Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2240.
Agency Contact: Michele Aston, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, (MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, 919 541-2363
RIN: 2060-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________
4271. USER FEES FOR RADON PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS RULE - AMENDMENT
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2665, specifically, the Indoor Air Abatement
Act of 1988; 15 USC 2661 et seq; Section 305 of the Toxic Substances
Control Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 195 and 700
Legal Deadline: None
The final rule committed the Agency to revise the fee annually. The
collection schedule is tied to a calendar year.
Abstract: The User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Final Rule
established fees that EPA will collect annually to support its
voluntary radon proficiency programs. The rule requires individuals and
organizations applying to or participating in the National Radon
Measurement Proficiency (RMP) and/or the National Contractor
Proficiency (RCP) Programs to pay annual fees. The User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Final Rule states that the EPA shall adjust the
fees over the next five years to a level that will ultimately be
sufficient to recover the full annual costs of the program. Through
this technical amendment, EPA will revise its fee schedule to collect a
larger percentage of its annual operating costs. The annual fee will
also reflect changes in the proficiency programs, inflation, etc. In
the calculation of the annual fee, the Agency will take into
consideration the impact of the first year of fee collection on the
Radon industry.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Technical Amendment to 40 CFR
parts 195 and 700 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 152 General Building Contractors-Residential
Buildings; 171 Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning; 382 Laboratory
Apparatus and Analytical, Optical, Measuring, and Controlling
Instruments; 873 Research, Development, and Testing Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3603.
Agency Contact: James W. Long, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and
Radiation, 6604J, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9433
RIN: 2060-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Clean Air Act (CAA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4272. ALTERNATIVE FUEL CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY AND LABELING
REQUIREMENTS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 600
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/03/94 59 FR 39638
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kenneth Zerafa, 313 668-4331
RIN: 2060-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________
4273. REORGANIZATION OF 40 CFR PART 86, SUBPART A
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - No further action is
expected within the next 12
months. 09/02/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jim McCargar, 313 668-4244
RIN: 2060-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________
4274. DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR NONROAD SOURCES AND EMISSION
STANDARDS FOR NEW NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AT OR ABOVE 37
KILOWATTS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 89
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/17/94 59 FR 31306
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Linda Hormes, 313 668-4502
RIN: 2060-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________
4275. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY SURVEILLANCE SITING CRITERIA FOR OPEN PATH
ANALYZERS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/18/94 59 FR 42541
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lee Ann B. Byrd, 919 541-5367
RIN: 2060-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________
4276. ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PREAMBLE FOR TITLE I OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
AMENDMENTS; SERIOUS PM-10 NONATTAINMENT AREAS AND PM-10 NONATTAINMENT
AREA ATTAINMENT DATE WAIVERS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/18/94 59 FR 42509
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charlene Spells, 919 541-5255
RIN: 2060-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________
4277. RENEWABLE OXYGENATES FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/02/94 59 FR 39258
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Susan Stefanek, 313 668-4432
RIN: 2060-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________
4278. OPERATING PERMITS: REVISIONS (PART 70)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/29/94 59 FR 44460
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Michael A. Trutna, 919 541-5345
RIN: 2060-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________
4279. INDIAN TRIBES: AIR QUALITY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35; 40 CFR 40; 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 81
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/25/94 59 FR 43956
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Agency Contact: Christina Parker, 202 260-6584
RIN: 2060-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________
4280. NAAQS: CARBON MONOXIDE (REVIEW)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.8
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/01/94 59 FR 38906
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: John Haines, 919 541-5533
RIN: 2060-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________
4281. NESHAP: CHROMIUM--INDUSTRIAL PROCESS COOLING TOWERS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/08/94 59 FR 46339
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________
4282. NESHAP: HAZARDOUS ORGANIC
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/22/94 59 FR 19402
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jan Meyer, 919 541-5254
RIN: 2060-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________
4283. ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTING CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION
112(J) PROVISIONS FOR MAKING MACT DETERMINATIONS WHEN EPA FAILS TO
PROMULGATE A FEDERAL STANDARD
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/20/94 59 FR 26429
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, 919 541-0102
RIN: 2060-AE00
_______________________________________________________________________
4284. NATIONAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS; NATIONAL
EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR RADON EMISSIONS FROM THE DISPOSAL OF URANIUM MILL
TAILINGS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61 subpart T; 40 CFR 192 subpart D
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/29/94 59 FR 36280
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gale Bonanno, 202 233-9219
RIN: 2060-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________
4285. EARLY REDUCTION PROGRAM--HIGH RISK LIST AMENDMENT
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/22/94 59 FR 32165
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Martha H. Keating, 919 541-5340
RIN: 2060-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________
4286. SEQUENCE OF APPLICATION OF MANDATORY SANCTIONS UNDER SECTION 179
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/04/94 59 FR 39832
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Stoneman, 919 541-0823
RIN: 2060-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________
4287. ECONOMIC INCENTIVE PROGRAM RULES AUTHORIZED UNDER TITLE I OF THE
CAA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, subpart U, sec 51.490 to 51.494; 40 CFR 51,
app W
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/04/94 59 FR 16690
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Karen Martin, 919 541-5274
RIN: 2060-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________
4288. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL; PREEMPTION OF STATE REGULATION FOR NONROAD
ENGINE AND VEHICLE STANDARDS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85 subpart 2, sec 85.1601 to 85.1606
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/20/94 59 FR 36969
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: David Dickinson, 202 233-9294
RIN: 2060-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________
4289. FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVES: REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 79; 40 CFR 80
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/27/94 59 FR 33042
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Kent Helmer, 313 741-7825
RIN: 2060-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________
4290. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: FUEL QUALITY
REGULATIONS FOR DIESEL FUEL SOLD IN 1993 AND LATER CALENDAR YEARS
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, section 211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This is a direct final rulemaking to change the dye color
requirement for off-highway diesel fuel from blue to red. EPA's diesel
fuel regulations, which were promulgated in August 1989 under the Clean
Air Act section 211, required that high sulfur off-highway diesel fuel
be dyed blue. Blue-dyed off-highway diesel creates the potential for
confusion with blue-dyed aviation gasoline. This could lead to an
aircraft being misfueled, which would likely cause an aircraft to
crash. This safety concern has caused EPA, DOT/FAA, and Treasury/IRS to
identify a red dye as a suitable alternative to blue.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/14/94 59 FR 35854
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3534.
Agency Contact: Paul Argyropoulos, Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC 20460, 202 233-9004
RIN: 2060-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
Superfund (CERCLA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4291. RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 159 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2050-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________
4292. DELETION OF SACCHARIN FROM THE LIST OF HAZARDOUS WASTES UNDER RCRA
AND THE LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES UNDER CERCLA
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921/RCRA 3001;
42 USC 6938; 42 USC 9602
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.33(f); 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 302.4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would remove saccharin from the list of
hazardous wastes under Section 3001 of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) and from the list of hazardous substances under
Section 102 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA). This regulatory action is in response to a
petition to remove saccharin from regulation under RCRA and CERCLA. The
petition is based on recent studies that dispute previous scientific
findings that saccharin is a possible human carcinogen. It is
anticipated that the proposed action would result in annual new cost
savings to both government and the regulated community because
saccharin would no longer be subject to regulation under RCRA and
CERCLA.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3050.
Agency Contact: Wanda L. Levine, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5304), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
7458
RIN: 2050-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________
4293. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CARBAMATES
Legal Authority: PL 96-510, sec 102(a); PL 99-499
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has proposed rule to list 65 carbamate hazardous
substances, substance categories, and waste streams as RCRA section
3001 hazardous wastes. As such, listed ECRA wastes have a statutory
reportable quantity (RQ) under CERCLA of one pound. CERCLA section
102(c) gives EPA the authority to adjust RQs, and the current
rulemaking would enable EPA to take comment on RQs for the carbamate
wastes.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3423.
Agency Contact: Gerain Perry, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), Washington DC 20460, 703 603-
8732
RIN: 2050-AE12
_______________________________________________________________________
4294. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENT FOR RADON-222
Legal Authority: PL 96-510, Sec 102(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Following the final rulemaking to adjust the Reportable
Quantity (RQ) for radionuclides in March 1989, the American Mining
Congress (AMC) and the Fertilizer Institute (TFI) challenged the RQ for
Radon-222 in litigation. The D.C. Circuit Court declined to address the
issue because it had not first been presented to EPA for review during
the comment period. AMC and TFI submitted a petition on June 24, 1993,
to adjust the Radon-222 RQ to a higher RQ. EPA agrees in part with the
arguments presented by the petitioners. A rulemaking is under
development. If the RQ is in fact raised, it will decrease the number
of reports from industry and likewise reduce the burden of reviewing
such reports on the part of the Agency.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 12 Coal Mining; 15 Building Construction-General
Contractors and Operative Builders
Additional Information: SAN No. 3424.
Agency Contact: Gerain Perry, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), 703 603-8732
RIN: 2050-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________
4295. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN RADIONUCLIDE
RELEASES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602-9604; 42 USC 9615; 33 USC 1321; 33 USC
1361
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302.6(c); 40 CFR 355.40(a)(2)(vi)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would codify administrative reporting exemptions
from the requirements of section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for radionuclide
releases naturally occurring from: (1) large land holdings; (2)
disturbances of land for purposes other than mining; (3) the dumping of
coal and coal ash at utility and industrial facilities with coal-fired
boilers; and (4) coal and coal ash piles at utility and industrial
facilities with coal-fired boilers. The Agency has decided that such
reports serve no useful purpose. Subsequent to the original
promulgation of the exemptions in a final rule (54 FR 22524, May 24,
1989), a court decision (The Fertilizer Institute v. United States
Environmental Protection Agency (935 F. 2nd 1303 (1991))) specified
that the exemptions were promulgated without sufficient notice and
opportunity for public comment. This rule responds to the court
decision and provides such notice and opportunity for comment. A
supplemental notice is being prepared to request comment on broadening
the exemptions.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/30/92 57 FR 56726
Supplemental Notice 01/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 49 Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services; 16 Heavy
Construction Other Than Building Construction-Contractors; 01
Agricultural Production-Crops
Additional Information: SAN No. 3054.
Agency Contact: Gerain H. Perry, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), Washington, DC 20460, 703 603-
8732
RIN: 2050-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________
4296. NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST FOR UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES:
PROPOSED AND FINAL RULES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605/CERCLA 105; 42 USC 9605(a)(8)(b)/CERCLA
105 (a)(8)(B)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300.425
Legal Deadline:
Abstract: This action proposes to revise the sites included on the
National Priorities List (NPL) of uncontrolled waste sites in the
National Contingency Plan (NCP). CERCLA requires that the Agency revise
the NPL at least annually. Periodic revisions will allow EPA to include
sites on the NPL with known or threatened hazardous substance releases
and to delete sites that have been cleaned up.
Timetable:
Final 13 Final Action 12/00/94
Final 14 Final Action 05/00/95
Final 15 Final Action 11/00/95
Final 16 Final Action 04/00/96
Proposal 17 Proposed ACTION 10/00/94
Proposal 18 Proposed ACTION 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3439.
Agency Contact: Terry Keidan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5204G), Washington, DC 20460, 703 603-
8852
RIN: 2050-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________
4297. RESPONSE ACTION CONTRACTOR INDEMNIFICATION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9611(c)/CERCLA 119
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation codifies the Response Action Contractor
Indemnification provided by EPA to the contracting community under
Section 119 of CERCLA, as amended by SARA. EPA has been providing
indemnification under both Interim and Final Indemnification Guidelines
and is required by Section 119 to develop regulations.
At the discretion of the President, Section 119 indemnification
authorized to Response Action Contractors (RACs) working in the
Superfund program provides RACs with protection against third party
claims resulting from contractors negligence in performing response
action work at National Priority List Sites.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3422.
Agency Contact: Barbara McDonough, Superfund Revitalization Office,
Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5104), 202 260-2525
RIN: 2050-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________
4298. AMENDMENTS TO THE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST UNDER SECTION
302 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT
Legal Authority: PL 99-499/SARA Title III
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is correcting errors found in studies used to place the
chemicals on the Extremely Hazardous Substances List under Section 302
of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986. The
list became final in the Federal Register on April 22, 1987 (52 FR
13378).
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3036.
Agency Contact: John Ferris, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5204G), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-
4043
RIN: 2050-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________
4299. AMENDMENTS TO THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
ACT, SECTIONS 302 THROUGH 312
Legal Authority: PL 99-499
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355; 40 CFR 370
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposal will include a modification to the chemical
inventory reporting forms under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to-Know Act, as well as modifications to other
sections (302-312) of the law.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3215.
Agency Contact: John Ferris, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5204G), 202 260-4043
RIN: 2050-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
Superfund (CERCLA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4300. THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST FOR UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE
SITES; DELETION POLICY FOR RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY (RCRA)
FACILITIES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605/CERCLA 105
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule would finalize criteria proposed on December 21,
1988 (53 FR 51421) to be applied in decisions about whether to delete
sites from the National Priorities List for the purpose of deferring
them to RCRA Subtitle C corrective action authorities. The Agency
currently defers willing and financially able sites to RCRA Subtitle C;
however, it has not, to this point, finalized its policy of deleting
sites from the NPL so that RCRA can address them. Doing so will reduce
duplicative oversight resources and authorities and make them available
for the types of sites, i.e., abandoned sites with uncontrolled
releases, that Superfund is intended to address. Adoption of this
policy should not impose any significant additional demands on Federal
funds or other resources. Most likely it will save Superfund oversight
resources by letting RCRA address sites that meet the criteria, i.e.,
sites that are progressing well under RCRA Subtitle C authorities and
whose deletion would not disrupt on-going cleanup activities.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/21/88 53 FR 51421
Notice of Availability 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3337.
Agency Contact: June Wiaz, Environmental Scientist, Environmental
Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5204G), 703
603-8864
RIN: 2050-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________
4301. REPORTING EXEMPTIONS FOR FEDERALLY PERMITTED RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 117; 40 CFR 302; 40 CFR 355
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would clarify the definition of ``federally
permitted release'' in Section 101(10) of CERCLA. Federally permitted
releases of hazardous substances are exempt from reporting under
Section 103 of CERCLA and from CERCLA liability.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/19/88 53 FR 27268
Supplemental Notice 07/11/89 54 FR 29306
Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2394.
For Further Information Contact: RCRA/Superfund 800-424-9346; in
Washington, DC area dial 703-920-9810. The Telecommunications Device
for the Deaf (TDD) Hotline number is 800-553-7672; in the Washington,
DC area it is 703-486-3323.
Agency Contact: Gerrain H. Perry, Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), Washington, DC 20460, 703
603-8732
RIN: 2050-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________
4302. DESIGNATION UNDER CERCLA AND REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS FOR
NEW CLEAN AIR ACT HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS; REPORTABLE QUANTITY
ADJUSTMENTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTES
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302.4; 40 CFR 117.3; 40 CFR 355
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will (1) list under 40 CFR part 302 as CERCLA
hazardous substances the previously non-CERCLA hazardous air pollutants
added to section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by the CAA Amendments
of 1990; (2) adjust the statutory one pound reportable quantities (RQs)
of these hazardous air pollutants; (3) list under 40 CFR part 302
hazardous wastes listed under the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act that have not been added to the hazardous substances list; and (4)
adjust the RQs for these and other hazardous wastes, including waste
streams FO37 and FO38 (sludge from petroleum refinery separation
processes). Conforming changes will be made to the Clean Water Act
tables of hazardous substances and the Emergency Right-to-Know Act
tables of extremely hazardous substances.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/22/93 58 FR 54836
Final Action 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3000.
Agency Contact: Gerain H. Perry, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5202G), Washington, DC 20460, 703 603-
8732
RIN: 2050-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________
4303. AMENDMENT TO THE NCP APPENDIX: OSWER PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACT
LABORATORY PROGRAM (CLP) INVESTIGATIONS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601-9675/CERCLA 105
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule describes procedures for EPA to deal consistently
with Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) labs under investigation for
alleged fraud or other corrupt practices. The purpose of the rule is to
protect the authenticity and reliability of CLP data and the validity
of EPA decisions made using CLP data while protecting the due process
and other legal rights of CLP laboratories and individuals.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/20/92 40 FR 21576
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2976.
Agency Contact: Hans Crump, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid
Waste and Emergency Response, (5204G), Washington, DC 20460, 703 603-
8821
RIN: 2050-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
Superfund (CERCLA)
_______________________________________________________________________
4304. NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN (TECHNICAL
REVISIONS)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35; 40 CFR 300
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/14/94 59 FR 35852
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Hugo Paul Fleischman, 703 603-8769
RIN: 2050-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________
4305. OIL POLLUTION ACT REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/15/94 59 FR 47384
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Karen Sahatjian, 703 603-8724
RIN: 2050-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________
4306. OIL POLLUTION ACT; FACILITY RESPONSE PLANNING
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/01/94 59 FR 34070
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Bobbie Lively-Diebold, 703 356-8774
RIN: 2050-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Prerule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
4307. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE EPA (REVISION)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101/Age Discrimination Act of 1979
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is necessary to add age as a basis for
nondiscrimination to EPA's Federally-Assisted Nondiscrimination
Regulation.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 10/00/94
NPRM 03/00/95
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2218.
Agency Contact: Rodney Cash, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
the Administrator, Office of Civil Rights, (1205), Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-4582
RIN: 2090-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage
General
_______________________________________________________________________
4308. GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH STATE, LOCAL, AND
INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251et seq;; 42 USC 7401et seq;; 42 USC 300(f)
et seq;; 7 USC 136et seq;; 15 USC 2601et seq;; 42 USC 9601et seq;; 20
USC 4011et seq;; 33 USC 1401et seq; OMB Circular A102
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 31
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This is a revision to a common rule designed to establish
uniform administrative rules for Federal grants and cooperative
agreements and subawards to State, local, and Indian tribal
governments.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3577.
Agency Contact: Richard Mitchell or Ellen Haffa, Environmental
Protection Agency, Administration and Resource Management, (PM-216F),
Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5268
RIN: 2030-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________
4309. AWARD FEE
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1516; 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This document proposes to amend the EPA Acquisition
Regulation on cost-plus-award fee contracts. The proposed rule is
necessary to update and clarify EPA policy regarding CPAF contracts and
to give Contracting Officers greater flexibility in tailoring award fee
plans to individual contracts.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3438.
Agency Contact: Louise Senzel, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource Management, (3802F), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-6204
RIN: 2030-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________
4310. REVISION TO SUBMISSION OF INVOICES CLAUSE
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1532; 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise EPA's invoicing requirements.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/95
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3578.
Agency Contact: Louise Senzel, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-6204
RIN: 2030-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
4311. EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposed Rule will amend EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR)
to relocate references to applicable IRM directives from EPAAR to
Internet, and to incorporate new directives.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 07/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3579.
Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-6028
RIN: 2030-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________
4312. INCORPORATION OF CLASS DEVIATION INTO EPAAR
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1506; 48 CFR 1537; 48 CFR 1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency has approved a number of class deviations (e.g.
changes to reporting requirements and monthly progress reports) to the
EPAAR since its promulgation in April 1994. This proposed rule would
incorporate most of the class deviations to the EPAAR.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 06/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information:
SAN No. 3580.
Agency Contact: Edward Chambers, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource Management, 3802F, Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-6028
RIN: 2030-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________
4313. MERGER OF 40 CFR PARTS 15 AND 32 INTO A SINGLE REGULATION
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq, 33 USC 1251 et seq, E.O. 11738,
E.O. 12549
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 15; 40 CFR 32
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule will merge existing statutory and
discretionary listing procedures under 40 CFR Part 15 into the uniform
governmentwide suspension and debarment procedures at 40 CFR Part 32,
thus eliminating duplicate provisions in the rules and providing
clarity for the public and private sector.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3587.
Agency Contact: Robert F. Meunier, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource Management, (3902F), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-8030
RIN: 2030-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________
4314. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1503
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule will implement Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) guidance concerning procurement integrity.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/94
Final Action 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3098.
Agency Contact: Louise Senzal, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource Management, (3802F), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-6204
RIN: 2030-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________
4315. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 300(f)
et seq; 7 USC 136 et seq; 15 USC 2601 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et seq; 20
USC 4011 et seq; 33 USC 1401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 31
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This is a revision to a common rule designed to establish
uniform administrative rules for Federal grants and cooperative
agreements and subawards to State, local, and Indian tribal
governments.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3100.
Agency Contact: Richard Mitchell or Ellen Haffa, Environmental
Protection Agency, Administration and Resource Management, (PM-216F),
Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5268
RIN: 2030-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
4316. SOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURES
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1515
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise EPA's source selection procedures.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3255.
Agency Contact: Louise Senzel, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource Management, (3802F), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-6204
RIN: 2030-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
4317. AMENDMENTS TO PART 22 CONSOLIDATED PROCEDURAL RULES
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136l; 15 USC 2615(a); 15 USC 2647; 33 USC
1319(g); 33 USC 1415(a); 33 USC 1418; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 7413(d)(1);
42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7607(a); 42 USC 9609; 42 USC 11045; 42 USC 300g-
3(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 22
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is proposing amendments to the Consolidated Rules
of Practice under 40 CFR Part 22 which are the procedural rules used in
administrative hearings and practice. These amendments will include
technical corrections as well as substantive amendments. The proposed
substantive amendments pertain to the handling and use of Confidential
Business Information, burdens of proof, motion practice, cross appeals,
and more.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2662.
Agency Contact: Helene Ambrosino, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2211), Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-0239
RIN: 2020-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
4318. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 7 USC 136 et seq; 33 USC 1251 et seq; 42
USC 300f et seq; 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et
seq; 42 USC 11001 et seq; 15 USC 2601 et seq; 42 USC 4912; 33 USC 1414;
21 USC 346; 15 USC 2005
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: None
Abstract: EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, provide
procedures for handling and disclosing information claimed as CBI.
Although these regulations have succeeded in protecting business
information, changes in Agency workload, practice, and statutory
authority have outstripped the ability of these regulations to cut down
on unnecessary procedures, expedite activities involving confidential
business information, and simplify the regulations. In addition, EPA
would consolidate confidentiality provisions from other Parts of 40
CFR.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3240.
Agency Contact: Donald A. Sadowsky, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of General
Counsel (2379), Washington, DC 20460, 202 260-5469
RIN: 2020-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________
4319. PRIVACY ACT OF 1974; PROPOSED ALTERATION OF EXISTING NEW SYSTEM OF
RECORDS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 552(a)
CFR Citation: Not applicable
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Privacy Act of 1974 provides that Congress and the Office
of Management and Budget be notified of proposed systems of records and
that the public be given a 30-day period in which to comment on the
routine uses of the system. EPA provided such notice for a new system
of records named ``Criminal Investigative Index and Files'' on April
25, 1986, 51 FR 15830. EPA is proposing altering this system because of
statutory changes in the enforcement provisions implemented by EPA as
well as organizational changes.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3431.
Agency Contact: Bruce G. Bellin, Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2232), Washington, DC
20460, 202 260-9668
RIN: 2020-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________
4320. AMEND SUBPART H SUPPLEMENTAL RULES TO ENSURE 40 CFR PART 22 RULE
CONFORMS TO THE NEW FEDERAL FACILITY COMPLIANCE ACT
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6961(b)(2)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 22.37(g)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In October 1992, Congress passed the FFCA which amended the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The FFCA provided EPA
with administrative order authority. When issuing these orders, EPA
will use the 40 CFR section 22 hearing procedures. In the part 22
procedures, Sections 31 and 32, the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB)
issues a final order. However, in the FFCA, Congress stated that no
order would be final until the Federal agency has an opportunity to
confer with the Administrator. As the procedures are currently
structured, the Federal agency only gets the opportunity to confer
after appealing to the EAB. Thus, there is a direct contradiction
between the rules promulgated and the FFCA. We would propose an
amendment to state that, in the case of a Federal agency, an EAB order
is not final for purposes of the FFCA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3367.
Agency Contact: Sally Dalzell, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2232), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-9808
RIN: 2020-AA22
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4321. COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 271.15; 40 CFR 271.16
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulations governing State Authorization requirements for
compliance monitoring and enforcement actions might be revised to
reflect the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. EPA would
consider other changes such as a requirement for States to have
administrative penalty authority.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 2158.
Agency Contact: Mark Pollins, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2246A), Washington, DC 20460,
202 564-2270
RIN: 2050-AB01
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Final Rule Stage
General
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4322. ENHANCED MONITORING PROGRAM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 166 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2020-AA24
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4323. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT
(CERCLA) COST RECOVERY
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605 and 9615 /CERCLA 105 and 115
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300; 40 CFR 308
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would (1) establish a new methodology for
calculating EPA's indirect cost, thus allowing for full recovery of
indirect costs; (2) list categories of documentation of response
actions which EPA will maintain, thus adopting unified cost recovery
documentation standards for the entire Agency; (3) clarify CERCLA
statute of limitations for cost recovery actions; and (4) specify when
prejudgment interest begins to accrue.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/06/92 57 FR 34742
NPRM Comment Period End 11/05/92
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2702.
Agency Contact: Lisa Comer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2244), Washington, DC 20460, 703
603-9068
RIN: 2050-AC98
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4324. INDIAN TRIBES: ELIGIBILITY OF INDIAN TRIBES FOR PROGRAM
AUTHORIZATION
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1377; 42 USC 300j-11
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 131; 40 CFR 142; 40 CFR
144; 40 CFR 145; 40 CFR 233; 40 CFR 501
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Water Act contains provisions which authorize EPA
to treat Indian tribes in substantially the same manner in which it
treats States for purposes of various types of financial assistance.
This action contains amendments to the interim final regulations
implementing that authority for financial assistance programs. The
purpose of these regulatory amendments is to make it easier for tribes
to obtain EPA approval to assume the role Congress envisioned for them
under this statute.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/23/94 59 FR 13814
Final Action 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3386.
Agency Contact: Marshall Cain, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2251), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-8792
RIN: 2020-AA20
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4325. NON APA CONSOLIDATED RULES OF PRACTICE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1319/CWA 309; 33 USC 1321/CWA 311; 42 USC
9609/CERCLA 109; 42 USC 7413/CAA 113; 42 USC 11045/EPCRA 325
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 28
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will consolidate and harmonize in a single
regulation the various procedural guidances and regulations which EPA
presently employs in response to Congressional direction to provide
streamlined procedure for the assessment of certain administrative
penalties. Although the substantive requirements of various statutes
differ, each authorizes the Administrator to assess civil penalties
without recourse to the Administrative Procedure Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/01/91 56 FR 29996
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3486.
Agency Contact: Marc Charles, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2243A), Washington, DC 20460,
202 564-8319
RIN: 2020-AA23
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4326. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-110
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 30
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule provides standards for obtaining
consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies in the administration
of grants and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher
education, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations, consistent
with OMB Circular A-110.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3436.
Agency Contact: Richard Mitchell, Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource Management, (3903F), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-6077
RIN: 2030-AA32
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4327. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES FOR CLASS II PENALTIES UNDER
CERCLA AND EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9609/11045
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 22
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will govern the conduct of administrative hearings
for all penalties to be assessed under CERCLA Section 109 and SARA
Section 325. The rule provides the procedures for these penalty
assessments. The action is expected to have a negligible economic
impact on consumers, industries, or governmental agencies, but will
provide the benefit of uniform procedures for assessing penalties.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 05/16/89 54 FR 21174
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2512.
Agency Contact: Sandra Connors, Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2272), Washington, DC 20460,
202 260-3050
RIN: 2050-AC39
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Completed Actions
General
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4328. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 34
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn - No further action is
expected in the next 12 months. 09/01/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard Mitchell, 202 260-6077
RIN: 2030-AA24
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4329. GENERAL REGULATION FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER THAN STATE AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 30
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn - No further action
expected in the next 12 months. 09/01/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Vince Martin, 202 260-9294
RIN: 2030-AA28
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4330. REORGANIZATION OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1501; 48 CFR 1503; 48 CFR 1506; 48 CFR 1514; 48
CFR 1515; 48 CFR 1516; 48 CFR 1517; 48 CFR 1522; 48 CFR 1530; 48 CFR
1531; 48 CFR 1532; 48 CFR 1536; 48 CFR 1545
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 04/21/94 59 FR 18975
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Frances Smith, 202 260-9948
RIN: 2030-AA30
[FR Doc. 94-23975 Filed 11-10-94; 8:45 am]
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