United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
V^Policy, Planning,
And Evaluation
(2136)
EPA-230-Z-96-001
Reprinted-Federal Register
May 13, 1996
«>EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Regulatory Agenda
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INDEX TO ENTRIES THAT MAY AFFECT
SMALL ENTITIES
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) requires that agencies publish regulatory agendas identifying
those rules that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Agencies
meet that requirement by including the information in their submissions for the Unified Agenda.
The following index lists the regulatory actions that agencies believe may have effects on small businesses,
small governmental jurisdictions, or small organizations. The Sequence Number (Seq. No.) of the entry identi-
fies the location of the entry in this edition of the Agenda. For further information, see the Regulatory
Information Service Center's Introduction to the Unified Agenda in Part II of this issue.
Small Businesses
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3127
3128
3130
3131
3132
3134
3135
3136
3137
3138
3139
3140
3142
3144
3145
3148
3149
3150
3151
3152
3153
3154
3157
3159
3160
3162
3163
3170
Title
EPA
Pesticide Tolerance Decisions Under the
Delaney Clause
Pesticides: Tolerance Program Revisions
Pesticides; Self-Certification
Pesticide Data Requirements for Registra-
tion (Revision)
Pesticides and Groundwater State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
Modifications to Pesticide Worker Protec-
tion Standard
Exemption of Sterilant Pesticide Products
From Regulation Under the Federal In-
secticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA)
Pesticide Export Policy
Pesticides; Revision of Notification Proce-
dure
Cross-Contamination of Pesticide Prod-
ucts
Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides
Under FIFRA and FFDCA
Pesticide Flammability Labeling Require-
ments for Total Release Foggers
Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit
Information (Revision)
Scope and Clarification of the WPS Ex-
ceptions Process
Pesticide Management and Disposal
Endangered Species Protection Program
Classification of Certain Pesticides for Re-
stricted Use Due to Groundwater Con-
cerns
Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide
Hazard Communication
Pesticide Labeling Claims
Exceptions to Pesticide Worker Protection
Standard
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Child-Resistant Packaging Regulations
(Revision)
Facility Coverage Amendment; Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting; Commu-
nity Right-To-Know
Responses to Petitions Received To Add
to or Delete Chemicals From the List of
Toxic Chemicals Subject to Toxic Re-
lease Reporting Under EPCRA Section
313
Mandatory Pollution Prevention Reporting
for Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)
Evaluation of Products for Lead-Based
Paint Activities
CFR Regulatory Review Related Initiatives
Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing
Materials in Schools Rule
3171
3172
3173
3174
3176
3178
3184
3185
3187
3190
3194
3195
3200
3203
3206
3207
3210
3211
3220
3227
3228
3229
3230
Title
Seq.
No.
Significant New Use Rules on National
Program Chemicals; Asbestos, Lead,
and Refractory Ceramic Ftoers
Notice of TSCA Section 4 Reimbursement
Period and TSCA Section 12(b) Export
Notification Period Sunset Dates for
TSCA Section 4 Substances
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Waste
Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead
Hazards
Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microbial
Products ("Biotechnology") Under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Appli-
cations for Exemptions From the Ban
on Manufacturing, Processing, and Dis-
tribution
Use of Acrylamide for Grouting
Poiychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Dis-
posal Amendments
Chemical List Expansion; Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-
Know Act Section 313
Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) To Re-
duce Lead (Pb) Consumption and Use
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information Re-
quirements at the Transfer of Target
Housing (Section 1018); Joint Rule With
the Dept. of HUD
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Requirements, In-
cluding General Pretreatment Require-
ments
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Industrial Laundries Category
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C-
Wastewater Discharge Information
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Coastal Subcategory of the Oil and Gas
Extraction Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase I
3231
3235
3236
3239
3241
3244
3246
3247
3248
3249
3257
3259
3260
3263
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
3271
3272
Title
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Pesticide Formulating, Packaging, and
Repackaging
Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pol-
lutants Under the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of 2,3,7,8-Substituted
Dibenzo-P-Dloxins and Dibenzo Furans
Under the Clean Water Act
Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b)
Regulations
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase II
Water Quality Standards to Replace Por-
tions of Existing State Water Quality
Standards; i.e., State Antidegradation
Policy for Pennsylvania
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
NPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase III)
Marine Sanitation Device: Establishment
of Drinking Water Intake Zones in Two
Portions of the Hudson River, New York
State
Streamlining Revisions to the National Pri-
mary Drinking Water Regulations
Underground Injection Control Program
Streamlining Rule
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radionuclides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VIA)~Dis-
infection By-Products Rule and En-
hanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From.Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VI-B)-Or-
ganlc and Inorganic Contaminants
Revision of Current Requirements for Trig-
gering Increased Drinking Water Mon-
itoring
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Small Businesses—Cdnt
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
9276
3260
3290
3297
3304
3305
3306
3320
3322
3329
3337
3341
3362
3364
3365
3369
3376
3331
3388
3389
3390
3391
3394
3395
3396
3397
3398
3399
3404
3406
Title
Hazardous Waste Management System:
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste; Recycled Used Oil Management
Standards
Requirements (or Management of Hazard-
ous Contaminated Media Commonly
Referred to as "Hazardous Waste Iden-
tification Rule for Contaminated Media
orHWIR-Medla"
Revisions to Criteria Applicable to Solid
Waste Disposal Facilities That May Ac-
cept CESQG Hazardous Wastes Ex-
cluding Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Rule Identifying When Military Munitions
Become Hazardous Wastes and Man-
agement Standards for Such Wastes;
Explosives Emergencies; Redefinition of
On-sKa
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
Underground Storage Tanks Containing
Hazardous Substances - Financial Re-
sponsibility Requirements
Add Rain Program: SO2 Allowance Auc-
tion and Electronic Allowance Transfer
Fuels and Fuel Additives Waiver Applica-
tion Criteria
NAAQS: Ozone (Review)
Add Rain Program: Revisions to the Per-
mits Regulations Under Title IV of the
Clean Air Act To Make Technical Cor-
rections
NESHAP for Perchloroethylene Dry
Cleaning Facilities: Amendments
Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines: Pulp and Paper
NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Indus-
try
NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production
NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Produc-
tion
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Production
Amendments to General Provisions for 40
CFR63
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of Slate Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities
Revision to the Rule for Approval of State
Programs and Delegation of Federal
AuthroHIes, and New Rule for Partial
Delegation of Federal Authorities and
Partial Approval of State
Technical Amendments to Aerospace
NESHAP
Control Technology Guidelines (CTG)
National Volatile Organic Compound
Emission Standards for Automobile Re-
finish Coatings
VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings
Aerosol Spray Paints VOC Rule
National VOC Emission Standards for
Consumer Products and Amendment to
Add Flexible Compliance Plan
Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound
(VOC) Emissions from Coatings Used In
the Aerospace, Wood Furniture, and
Shipbuilding Industries Under Clean Air
Act Section 183(e)
"Substantially Similar" Definition for Diesel
Fuels
Amendment Concerning Applicability of
On Highway Heavy-Duty Certified En-
gines for Use In Nonroad Heavy-Duty
Vehicles and Equipment
3407
3411
3413
3414
3422
3431
3432
3439
3440
3441
3448
3452
3458
3460
3463
3469
3471
3474
3485
3487
3493
3498
3501
3510
3511
3512
3520
3523
3530
3534
3536
3537
Title
Seq.
No.
Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or
Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horse-
power)(Phase 2)
Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling
Rule To Include All Refrigerants
Supplemental Rule To Require Certain
Products Made With HCFCs To Bear
Warning Label
Update of the Acceptability List Under the
Significance New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP) Program
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Ad-
ministrative Appeal Regulations Under
Title IV of the Clean Air Act
Amendments to the Final Rules NESHAP
for Chromium Electroplating, NESHAP
for Commercial Sterilization, NESHAP
for Dry Cleaners, and NESHAP for Sec-
ondary Lead Smelters
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI)
Guidance for the Implementation of Sec-
tion 112(g)~Modiflcations
NESHAP: Printing/Publishing Industry
Revision of Initial List of Categories of
Sources and Schedule for Standards
Under Section 112(c) and (e) of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
Integrated Rule for Paper, Film and Foil
Coating and Coatings: MACT for
NESHAP; and BAC for National VOC
Rule
Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives:
Certification Requirements for Deposit
Control Additives
Emission Standards for Gasoline Spark-
Ignition and Diesel Compression-Ignition
Marine Engines
Amendment to the MVAC Rule To Include
All Refrigerants
Service Information Availability
Radiation Protection Standards for Scrap
Metal
Internal Combustion Engine
NESHAP/NSPS
Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners MACT
Standard
Large Appliance Coatings Integrated Reg-
ulation
Metal Furniture Coatings Integrated Regu-
lation
Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives:
Interim Requirements for Deposit Con-
trol Gasoline Additives
On-Board Diagnostics Service Information
Available
NESHAP: Asbestos Processing (Delisting)
NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufactur-
ing
NESHAP: Surface Coating Operations In
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Amendments to the Emergency Planning
and Community Rlght-To-Know Act,
Sections 302 Through 312
Response Action Contractor Indemnifica-
tion
Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) Cost Recovery
Incorporation of Class Deviation into
EPAAR
EPA Mentor-Protege Program
3546
3552
Title
EPA Policies for Information Resources
Management
Grants and Cooperative Agreements With
State, Local, and Indian Tribal Govern-
ments
Small Governmental Jurisdictions
Seq.
No.
3153
3170
3173
3175
3178
3184
3202
3203
3206
3210
3211
3212
3223
3233
3235
3236
3239
3241
3244
3246
3247
3248
3250
Title
EPA
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing
Materials in Schools Rule
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Pro-
tection Rule
Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead
Hazards
Rulemaklng Concerning Certain Microbial
Products ("Biotechnology") Under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Pri-
ority Toxic Pollutants and ToxicRy for
the State of California
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxlclty West Coast Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Requirements; In-
cluding General Pretreatment Require-
ments
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Streamlining 301 (h) Waiver Renewal Re-
quirements
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
One (Includes Continuous Emission
Monitoring and Other Incinerator Re-
quirements)
Modification of Secondary Treatment Re-
quirements for Discharges Into Marine
Waters; Change to Eligibility for Dif-
ferent Averaging Period
Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pol-
lutants Under the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of 2,3,7,8-Substituted
Dibenzo-P-Dioxins and Dibenzo Furans
Under the Clean Water Act
Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b)
Regulations
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase II
Water Quality Standards to Replace Por-
tions of Existing State Water Quality
Standards; I.e., State Antldegradation
Policy for Pennsylvania
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
NPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase 111)
Storm Water Permit Application Regula-
tions for Municipal Separate Storm
Sewers
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Small Governmental Jurisdictions—Gont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3257
3260
3263
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
3271
3272
3282
3284
3290
3298
3306
3316
3329
3337
3344
Title
Streamlining Revisions to the National Pri-
mary Drinking Water Regulations
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
National Primaiy Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radionuelides
National Primaiy Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VIA)--Dis-
infection By-Products Rule and En-
hanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Suifate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VI-B)~Or-
ganic and Inorganic Contaminants
Revision of Current Requirements for Trig-
gering Increased Drinking Water Mon-
itoring
Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Alternatives for Ground-Water Monitoring
for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Lo-
cated in Either Dry or Remote Areas
Revisions to Criteria Applicable to Solid
Waste Disposal Facilities That May Ac-
cept CESQG Hazardous Wastes Ex-
cluding Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Financial Test for Local Governments
That Own/Operate Municipal Solid
Waste Landfills
Underground Storage Tanks Containing
Hazardous Substances - Financial Re-
sponsibility Requirements
Field Filtering of Groundwater Samples
NAAQS: Ozone (Review)
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Per-
mits Regulations Under Title IV of the
Clean Air Act To Make Technical Cor-
rections
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ments: Flexibility and Streamlining
3355
3389
3390
3391
3394
3422
3423
3432
3439
3440
3470
3474
3509
3513
3523
3534
Title
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3162
3173
3174
3176
3178
Radionuclide Dose Methodology Update
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities
Revision to the Rule for Approval of State
Programs and Delegation of Federal
Authroities, and New Rule for Partial
Delegation of Federal Authorities and
Partial Approval of State
Technical Amendments to Aerospace
NESHAP
Control Technology Guidelines (CTG)
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Ad-
ministrative Appeal Regulations Under
Title IV of the Clean Air Act
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI)
Guidance for the Implementation of Sec-
tion 112(g)-Mod»lcatlons
NESHAP for Sewage Sludge Incinerators
Internal Combustion Engine
NESHAP/NSPS
NSPS: Municipal Waste Combustion-
Phase II and Phase III
Criteria and Procedures for Determining
Transportation Conformity in Attainment
Areas
Amendments to the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Know Act,
Sections 302 Through 312
Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) Cost Recovery
Small Organizations
Title
EPA
Evaluation of Products for Lead-Based
Paint Activities
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Waste
Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead
Hazards
3184
3206
3210
3235
3244
3247
3257
3260
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
3271
3305
3306
3329
3432
3530
3534
3546
Title
Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microblal
Products ("Biotechnology") Under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Requirements, In-
cluding General Pretreatment Require-
ments
NPDES Streamlining Rule ~ Round II
Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pol-
lutants Under the Clean Water Act ,
Water Quality Standards to Replace Por-
tions of Existing State Water Quality
Standards; i.e., State Antldegradation
Policy for Pennsylvania
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
Streamlining Revisions to the National Pri-
mary Drinking Water Regulations
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radionuclides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VIA)-Dis-
Infectlon By-Products Rule and En-
hanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Suifate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb
National Primaiy Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VI-B)-Or-
ganic and Inorganic Contaminants
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
Underground Storage Tanks Containing
Hazardous Substances - Financial Re-
sponsibility Requirements
NAAQS: Ozone (Review)
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Response Action Contractor Indemnifica-
tion
Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) Cost Recovery
EPA Policies for Information Resources
Management
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INDEX TO ENTRIES THAT MAY AFFECT
GOVERNMENT LEVELS
Executive Order 12866 entitled "Regulatory Planning and Review" [October 4, 1993; 58 FR 51735] directs
agencies to assess the effects of Federal regulations on State, local, and tribal governments. In addition,
Executive Order 12875 entitled "Enhancing the Intergovernmental Partnership" (October 26, 1993; 58 FR
58093) directs agencies to reduce the imposition of unfunded mandates upon State, local, and tribal govern-
ments. In keeping with these efforts, agencies include' in their submissions for the Unified Agenda information
on whether their regulatory actions have an effect on various levels of government.
The following index lists the regulatory actions that agencies believe may have effects on State, local,
tribal, or Federal levels of government. The Sequence Number (Seq. No.) of the entry identifies the location
of the entry in this edition of the Agenda. For further information, see the Regulatory Information Service
Center's Introduction to the Unified Agenda in Part II of this issue.
State Government
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3129
3130
3132
3133
3138
3139
3143
3145
3148
3150
3153
3157
3163
3170
3173
3174
3175
3176
3178
3184
3187
3190
3194
3200
3201
Title
EPA
The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide
Small-Scale Field Testing
Pesticides; Self-Certification
Pesticides and Groundwater State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
FIFPiA Books and Records of Pesticide
Production and Distribution (Revision)
Cross-Contamination of Pesticide Prod-
ucts
Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides
Under FIFRA and FFDCA
Policy or Procedures for Notification to the
Agency of Stored Pesticides With Can-
celled or.Suspended Registration
Pesticide Management and Disposal
Endangered Species Protection Program
Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide
Hazard Communication
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Facility Coverage Amendment; Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting; Commu-
nity Rlght-To-Know
CFR Regulatory Review Related Initiatives
Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing
Materials in Schools Rule
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Pro-
tection Rule
TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Waste
Selected Rulemaklngs for Abating Lead
Hazards
Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microbial
Products ("Biotechnology") Under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Use of Acrylamide for Grouting
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Dis-
posal Amendments
Chemical List Expansion; Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-
Know Act Section 313
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information Re-
quirements at the Transfer of Target
Housing (Section 1018); Joint Rule With
the Dept. of HUD
Water Quality Standards Regulation -- Re-
vision
3202
3203
3204
3205
3206
3207
3208
3209
3210
3211
3213
3214
3219
3220
3223
3224
3225
3226
3227
3228
Title
Seq.
No.
Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Pri-
ority Toxic Pollutants and Toxicity for
the State of California
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge
Management Regulations
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase
Two
Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Requirements, In-
cluding General Pretreatment Require-
ments
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Industrial Laundries Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Transportation Equipment Cleaning Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Landfills and Incinerators
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Streamlined Procedures for Developing
and Maintaining Approved Publicly-
Owned Treatment Works Pretreatment
Programs
Streamlining Revisions to the Water Qual-
ity Planning and Management Regula-
tions
Clarification of the Application Require-
ments for States Wanting to Designate
Drinking Water Intake Zones, Thereby
Prohibiting the Discharge of Vessel
Sewage Within Those Zones
Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C-
Wastewater Discharge Information
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
One (Includes Continuous Emission
Monitoring and Other Incinerator Re-
quirements)
Leather Tanning and Finishing Effluent
Guidellnes-Pretreatment Standards for
Existing and New Sources
Analytic Methods for Measuring Radio-
nuclides in the Drinking Water Program •
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Coastal Subcategory of the Oil and Gas
Extraction Category
3229
3230
3231
3232
3234
3235
3236
3240
3241
3243
3244
3246
3247
3248
3249
3250
3251
3252
3256
3257
3258
Title
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase I
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Pesticide Formulating, Packaging, and
Repackaging
Water Quality Standards; Establishment of
Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollut-
ants; States' Compliance
Amendment to Effluent Guidelines and
Standards for Ore Mining and Dressing
Point Source Category, New Source
Performance Standards
Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pol-
lutants Under the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of 2,3,7,8-Substituted
Dibenzo-P-DIoxins and Dibenzo Furans
Under the Clean Water Act
Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sew-
age Sludge (Round II)
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase II
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron
and Steel Manufacturing Point Source
Category
Water Quality Standards to Replace Por-
tions of Existing State Water Quality
Standards; i.e., State Antidegradation
Policy for Pennsylvania
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage,
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
NPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase III)
Marine Sanitation Device: Establishment
of Drinking Water Intake Zones In Two
Portions of the Hudson River, New York
State
Storm Water Permit Application Regula-
tions for Municipal Separate Storm
Sewers
Environmental Protection Standards for
Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Environmental Protection Agency Radi-
ation Site Cleanup Regulation
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
Streamlining Revisions to the National Pri-
mary Drinking Water Regulations
Analytical Methods for Regulated Drinking
Water Contaminants
-------
State Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Soq,
No.
3259
0260
3261
0262
3263
3264
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
3271
3272
3273
3275
3276
3277
3278
3279
3280
3281
3282
3284
3285
3288
3250
Tltla
Underground Injection Control Program
StfoamUnlng Bute
StreamBnlng Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
Amendments to Requirements (or Author-
ized Stato Permit Programs Under Sec-
tion 402 of the Clean Water Act
Drinking Water Microblal and Disinfection
By-Product Monitoring Rule (Formerly
CaUod tho "Information Collection Dis-
infection By-Products Rule")
Managomont of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper (Revision)
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radlonudldes
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Waicr Priority Ust (Phase VIA)»DIs-
Infectlon By-Products Rule and En-
hanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: SuKato
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards (NPDWRs) for Atdtearb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VI-B)«Or-
jjanlc and Inorganic Contaminants
Revision of Current Requirements for Trig-
goring Increased Drinking Water Men-
toring
Corrective Action for Solid Waste Man-
agement Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities
Revisions to the Oil Pollution Prevention
Regulation
Hazardous Waste Management System:
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste; Recycled Used OH Management
Standards
Modifications to the Definition of Solid
Waste and Regulations of Hazardous
Waste Recycling: General
Spent Solvents Listing Determination
Chlorinated Allphatlcs Listing Determina-
tion
Requirements for Management of Hazard-
ous Contaminated Media Commonly
Referred to as "Hazardous Waste Iden-
tification Rule for Contaminated Media
orHWIR-Medla"
RCRA Subtitle C Indian Program Author-
ization
Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Alternatives for Ground-Water Monitoring
for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Lo-
cated In Either Dry or Remote Areas
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Wastes: Hazardous Waste Identification
Rule (HWIR); Waste
New and Revised Testing Methods Ap-
proved for RCRA Subtitle C, In 'Test
Methods (or Evaluating Solid Waste,
PhysteaW3hemtcal Methods" (SW-846),
Third Edition, Update III
Revisions to Criteria Applicable to Solid
Waste Disposal Facilities That May Ac-
cept CESQG Hazardous Wastes Ex-
cluding Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
3293
3297
3298
3299
3300
3301
3302
3304
3305
3309
3311
3312
3316
3317
3321
3323
3325
3326
3328
3329
3331
3333
3344
3349
3355
3359
3361
3362
3364
3367
3368
3369
3370
3371
3373
3374
3375
3376
3380
3381
Title
Seq.
No.
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste: Petroleum Refining Process
Wastes
Rule Identifying When Military Munitions
Become Hazardous Wastes and Man-
agement Standards for Such Wastes;
Explosives Emergencies; Redefinition of
On-site
Financial Test (or Local Governments
That Own/Operate Municipal Solid
Waste Landfills
RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities;
State/Trtoal Permit Program - Deter-
mination ot Adequacy
Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Haz-
ardous Waste Management System:
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste
Facility Response Planning for Delegated
Offshore Facilities
New and Revised Testing Methods Ap-
proved for RCRA Subtitle C, Hazardous
Waste Testing Manual, SW-846, Third
Edition. Update IV
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
'No-Migration Variance for Prohibited Haz-
ardous Waste Land Disposal
Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste:
Implementation of the OECD Decision
for Recyclable Wastes
RCRA Expanded Public Participation
Field Filtering of Groundwater Samples
Guideline for Federal Procurement of
Paper and Paper Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Regional Haze Protection Rule
Revisions to the New Source Review
Regulations
New Source Review (NSR) Reform
Performance Warranty and
Inspection/Maintenance Test Proce-
dures
Consolidated Emission Reporting
NAAQS: Ozone (Review)
Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution
Measurement Methods for Various Me-
dlas
NESHAP: Ferroalloy Industry
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ments: Flexibility and Streamlining
Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Syn-
thetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Industry
Radlonucllde Dose Methodology Update
Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR
Part 51
Revision to NSPS: Nonmetalllc Minerals
Processing
Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines: Pulp and Paper
NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Indus-
try
NESHAP: Phosphoric Add Manufacturing
NESHAP: Steel Pickling, HC1 Process
NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Produc-
tion
NESHAP-Cyanide Chemical Manufactur-
ing
NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting
NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufaduring
Industry
NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
NESHAP: Chlorine Production
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Production
3382
3388
3389
3390
3393
3394
3395
3396
3397
3398
3399
3401
3408
3409
3411
3414
3417
3420
3421
3423
3430
3431
3432
3433
3434
3436
3437
3438
3439
3440
3441
3442
3444
3445
3448
Title
NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters
Amendments to General Provisions for 40
CFR 63
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities
Revision to the Rule tor Approval of State
Programs and Delegation of Federal
Authroltles, and New Rule for Partial
Delegation of Federal Authorities and
Partial Approval of State
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ment and Solicitation for Participation In
the Transportation Conformity Pilot Pro-
gram
Control Technology Guidelines (CTG)
National Volatile Organic Compound
Emission Standards for Automobile Re-
flnlsh Coatings
VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings
Aerosol Spray Paints VOC Rule
National VOC Emission Standards for
Consumer Products and Amendment to
Add Flexible Compliance Plan
Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound
(VOC) Emissions from Coatings Used In
the Aerospace, Wood Furniture, and
Shipbuilding Industries Under Clean Air
Act Section 183(e)
National 49-State Low-Emission Vehicles
Program
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Delegation Remand
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Offset Remand
Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling
Rule To Include All Refrigerants
Update of the Acceptability List Under the
Significance New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP) Program
Federal Operating Permit Rules
NESHAPS Pertaining to Facilities Other
Than Commercial Nuclear Power Reac-
tors Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) or by NRC Agree-
ment States
Addition of Methods 204, 204A - 204F for
Measurement of VOC Emissions From
Stationary Sources
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recen-
sion ot NAMS Ambient Air Quality Mon-
itoring Requirements (or Lead
Amendments to the Final Rules NESHAP
for Chromium Electroplating, NESHAP
for Commercial Sterilization, NESHAP
for Dry Cleaners, and NESHAP for Sec-
ondary Lead Smelters
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Profidency Programs Rule
Revision to Appendix W of 40 CFR Part
51
Revisions to Part 35, Subpart A Section
105 Air Grant Regulations
NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Review)
NAAQS: Nitrogen Dioxide (Review)
NSPS: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI)
Guidance for the Implementation of Sec-
tion 112(g)-Modiflcations
NESHAP: Printing/Publishing Industry
NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group I
NESHAP: Porymers and Resins, Group IV
NESHAP: Manufadure of
Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde
Revision of Initial List of Categories of
Sources and Schedule for Standards
Under Section 112(c) and (e) of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
-------
State Government—Cont.
Local Government
Seq.
No.
3452
3453
3463
3467
3470
3471
3472
3476
3477
3487
3488
3491
3493
3494
3495
3501
3502
3509
3511
3512
3513
3520
3521
3522
3523
3524
3525
3526
3530
3534
3551
3552
Title
Seq.
No.
Integrated Rule for Paper, Film and Foil
Coating and Coatings: MACT for
NESHAP; and BAC for National VOC
Rule
Open-Market Trading Rule for Ozone Pre-
cursors
Amendment to the MVAC Rule To Include
All Refrigerants
NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Man-
ufacturing Industry - Wastewater
NESHAP for Sewage Sludge Incinerators
Radiation Protection Standards for Scrap
Metal
NESHAP for Plywood and Particle Board
Manufacturing
NESHAP-lron Foundries and Steel
Foundries
NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel
Large Appliance Coatings Integrated Reg-
ulation
Asphalt Roofing and Processing NESHAP
NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing
Metal Furniture Coatings Integrated Regu-
lation
Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal
Parts and Products-Integrated
Plastic Parts Coating Integrated Rule for
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
On-Board Diagnostics Service Information
Available
Application of Mandatory Sanctions Under
Title V of the Clean Air Act
NSPS: Municipal Waste Combustion--
Phase II and Phase III
NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufactur-
ing
NESHAP: Surface Coating Operations in
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
Criteria and Procedures for Determining
Transportation Conformity in Attainment
Areas
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Reportable Quantity Adjustments for
Carbamates
National Priorities List for Uncontrolled
Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed and
Final Rules
Amendments to the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Know Act,
Sections 302 Through 312
Risk Management Program for Chemical
Accidental Release Prevention
Administrative Reporting Exemptions for
Certain Radionuclide Releases
Amendments to the Extremely Hazardous
Substances List Under Section 302 of
the Emergency Planning and Commu-
nity Right-To-Know Act
Response Action Contractor Indemnifica-
tion
Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) Cost Recovery
Administrative Hearing Procedures for
Class II Penalties Under CERCLA and
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act
Grants and Cooperative Agreements With
State, Local, and Indian Tribal Govern-
ments
3153
3170
3173
3174
3175
3176
3178
3184
3187
3190
3200
3201
3202
3203
3204
3205
3206
3207
3208
3209
3210
3211
3213
3220
3223
3224
3225
3226
3227
3229
Seq.
No.
Title
EPA
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing
Materials in Schools Rule
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Pro-
tection Rule
TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Waste
Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead
Hazards
Rulemaking Concerning Certain Mlcrobial
Products ("Biotechnology") Under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Use of Acrylamide for Grouting
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Dis-
posal Amendments
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information Re-
quirements at the Transfer of Target
Housing (Section 1018); Joint Rule With
the Dept. of HUD
Water Quality Standards Regulation - Re-
vision
Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Pri-
ority Toxic Pollutants and Toxicity for
the State of California
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge
Management Regulations
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase
Two
Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Requirements, In^
eluding General Pretreatment Require-
ments
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Industrial Laundries Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Transportation Equipment Cleaning Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Landfills and Incinerators
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Streamlined Procedures for Developing
and Maintaining Approved Publicly-
Owned Treatment Works Pretreatment
Programs
Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C-
Wastewater Discharge Information
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
One (Includes Continuous Emission
Monitoring and Other Incinerator Re-
quirements)
Leather Tanning and Finishing Effluent
Guidelines-Pretreatment Standards for
Existing and New Sources
Analytic Methods.for Measuring Radto-
nuclides in the Drinking Water Program
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
3230
3231
3233
3234
3235
3236
3239
3240
3241
3243
3244
3246
3247
3248
3250
3256
3257
3260
3261
3262
3263
3264
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
Title
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase I
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Pesticide Formulating, Packaging, and
Repackaging
Modification of Secondary Treatment Re- s
quirements for Discharges Into Marine
Waters; Change to Eligibility for Dif-
ferent Averaging Period
Amendment to Effluent Guidelines and
Standards for Ore Mining and Dressing
Point Source Category, New Source
Performance Standards
Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pol-
lutants Under the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of 2,3,7,8-Substituted
Dibenzo-P-Dioxins and Dibenzo Furans
Under the Clean Water Act
Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b)
Regulations
Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sew-
age Sludge (Round II)
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase II
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron
and Steel Manufacturing Point Source
Category
Water Quality Standards to Replace Por-
tions of Existing State Water Quality
Standards; I.e., State Antidegradation
Policy for Pennsylvania
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
NPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase III)
Storm Water Permit Application Regula-
tions for Municipal Separate Storm
Sewers
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
Streamlining Revisions to the National Pri-
mary Drinking Water Regulations
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
Amendments to Requirements for Author-
ized State Permit Programs Under Sec-
tion 402 of the Clean Water Act
Drinking Water Microbial and Disinfection
By-Product Monitoring Rule (Formerly
Called the "Information Collection Dis-
infection By-Products Rule")
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper (Revision)
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radionuclides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VIA)-Dis-
Infectlon By-Products Rule and En-
hanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb
-------
8
Local Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
S«q.
No.
3271
3272
3275
3281
3282
3284
3233
3301
3304
3306
3316
3317
3321
3323
3325
3326
3329
3331
3333
3337
3344
3359
3361
3362
3364
3368
3370
3371
3373
3374
3375
3376
3360
3381
3382
3386
3388
3389
THle
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking'
Water Priority Ust (Phase Vl-B)-Or-
gantc and Inorganic Contaminants
Revision ol Current Requirements (or Trig-
goring Increased Drinking Water Mon-
itoring
Revisions to the Oil Pollution Prevention
Regulation
RCRA Subtitle C Indian Program Author-
ization
Revisions to tha Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement ol Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Alternatives (or Ground-Water Monitoring
lor Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Lo-
cated In EHher Dry or Remote Areas
Financial Test (or Local Governments
Tha) Own/Operate Municipal Solid
Waste Landfills
Facility Response Planning (or Delegated
Offshore Facilities
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of tha Hazardous Waste
Program: Mercury-Containing Lamps
Underground Storage Tanks Containing
Hazardous Substances - Financial Re-
sponsibility Requirements
FloU Filtering o( Groundwater Samples
Guideline (or Federal Procurement o(
Paper and Paper Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Regional Haze Protection Rule
Revisions to the New Source Review
Regulations
Now Source Review (NSR) Reform
Performance Warranty and
InspoclfoiVMalntenance Test Proce-
dures
NAAQS; Ozona (Review)
Method 301: Field Validation ol Pollution
Measurement Methods (or Various Me-
dtas
NESHAP: Ferroalloy Industry
Add Rain Program: Revisions to the Per-
mits Regulations Under Title IV of the
Ctean Air Act To Make Technical Cor-
rections
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ments: Ftexbility and Streamlining
Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR
Part51
Revision to NSPS; Nonmetalife Minerals
Processing
Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines; Pulp and Paper
NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Indus-
try
NESHAP: Steel PteWIng, HC1 Process
NESHAP-Cyanklo Chemical Manufactur-
ing!
NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting
NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing
Industry
NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
MESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
NESHAP: Chlorine Production
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Production
MESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters
"•ubllcty Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
NESHAP
Amendments to General Provisions (or 40
CFR 63
Revisions to the Regulation (or Approval
of State Programs and Delegation ol
Federal Authorities
3390
3393
3394
3396
3397
3398
3408
3409
3417
3421
3422
3423
3430
3432
3433
3434
3436
3437
3438
3439
3440
3441
3448
3453
3461
3466
3467
3470
3472
3474
3476
3477
3487
3488
3491
3493
3494
3495
3502
3509
3511
Title
Seq.
No.
Revision to the Rule lor Approval of State
Programs and Delegation of Federal
Authroltles, and New Rule for Partial
Delegation ot Federal Authorities and
Partial Approval of State
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ment and Solicitation for Participation in
the Transportation Conformity Pilot Pro-
gram
Control Technology Guidelines (CTG)
VOC Regulation (or Architectural Coatings
Aerosol Spray Paints VOC Rule
National VOC Emission Standards for
Consumer Products and Amendment to
Add Flexible Compliance Plan
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Delegation Remand
Outer Continental Shell Air Regulations
Offset Remand
Federal Operating Permit Rules
Addition of Methods 204, 204A - 204F for
Measurement of VOC Emissions From
Stationary Sources
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Ad-
ministrative Appeal Regulations Under
Title IV of the Ctean Air Act
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recen-
sion of NAMS Ambient Air Quality Mon-
itoring Requirements for Lead
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Revision to Appendix W ol 40 CFR Part
51
Revisions to Part 35, Subpart A Section
105 Air Grant Regulations
NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Review)
NAAQS: Nitrogen Dioxide (Review)
NSPS: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI)
Guidance for the Implementation of Sec-
tion 112(g)-ModIfica«ons
NESHAP: Printing/Publishing Industry
Revision of Initial List of Categories of
Sources and Schedule for Standards
Under Section 112(c) and (e) of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
Open-Market Trading Rule (or Ozone Pre-
cursors
Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Control Regu-
lation
Acid Rain Opt-In Regulations
NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Man-
ufacturing Industry - Wastewater
NESHAP for Sewage Sludge Incinerators
NESHAP (or Plywood and Particle Board
Manufacturing
Internal Combustion Engine
NESHAP/NSPS
NESHAP-lron Foundries and Steel
Foundries
NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel
Large Appliance Coatings Integrated Reg-
ulation
Asphalt Roofing and Processing NESHAP
NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing
Metal Furniture Coatings Integrated Regu-
lation
Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal
Parts and Products-Integrated
alastic Parts Coating Integrated Rule (or
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
Application o( Mandatory Sanctions Under
Title V o( the Clean Air Act
NSPS: Municipal Waste Combustion-
Phase II and Phase III
NESHAP (or Wood Furniture Manufactur-
ing
3512
3513
3520
3521
3522
3523
3524
3525
3526
3530
3534
3551
3552
Title
Seq.
No.
3129
3150
3163
3170
3173
3174
3175
3178
3200
3203
3204
3206
3210
3211
3213
NESHAP: Surface Coating Operations In
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
Criteria and Procedures (or Determining
Transportation Conformity In Attainment
Areas
Grants (or Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Reportable Quantity Adjustments (or
Carbamates
National Priorities List (or Uncontrolled
Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed and
Rnal Rules
Amendments to the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Knbw Act,
Sections 302 Through 312
Risk Management Program (or Chemical
Accidental Release Prevention
Administrative Reporting Exemptions (or
Certain Radionucllde Releases
Amendments to the Extremely Hazardous
Substances List Under Section 302 ol
the Emergency Planning and Commu-
nity Right-To-Know Act
Response Action Contractor Indemnifica-
tion
Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) Cost Recovery
Administrative Hearing Procedures (or
Class II Penalties Under CERCLA and
Emergency Planning and Community
R!ght-to-Know Act
Grants and Cooperative Agreements With
State, Local, and Indian Tribal Govern-
ments
Tribal Government
Title
EPA
The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide
Small-scale Field Testing
Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide
Hazard Communication
CFR Regulatory Review Related Initiatives
Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing
Materials In Schools Rule
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Pro-
tection Rule
Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead
Hazards
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information Re-
quirements at the Transfer of Target
Housing (Section 1018); Joint Rule With
the Dept. ol HUD
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures
(or the Analysis o( Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge
Management Regulations
Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Requirements, In-
cluding General Pretreatment Require-
ments
NPDES Streamlining Rule ~ Round II
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Streamlined Procedures (or Developing
and Maintaining Approved Publicly-
Owned Treatment Works Pretreatment
Programs
-------
Tribal Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3214
3220
3225
3234
3246
3247
3248
3250
3256
3257
3259
3260
3263
3264
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
3271
3272
3277
327£
327!
328
3284
328
329
Title
treamlining Revisions to the Water Qual-
ity Planning and Management Regula-
tions
evision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C--
Wastewater Discharge Information
nalylic Methods for Measuring Radio-
nuclides in the Drinking Water Program
mendment to Effluent Guidelines and
Standards for Ore Mining and Dressing
Point Source Category, New Source
Performance Standards
PDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
^IPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase III)
Storm Water Permit Application Regula-
tions for Municipal Separate Storm
Sewers
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
Streamlining Revisions to the National Pri-
mary Drinking Water Regulations
Underground Injection Control Program
Streamlining Rule
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper (Revision)
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radionuclides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VIA)~Dls-
infection By-Products Rule and En-
hanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VI-B)--Or-
ganic and Inorganic Contaminants
Revision of Current Requirements for Trig-
gering Increased Drinking Water Mon-
itoring
Modifications to the Definition of Solid
Waste and Regulations of Hazardous
Waste Recycling: General
Spent Solvents Listing Determination
Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determina-
tion
RCRA Subtitle C Indian Program Author-
ization
Alternatives for Ground-Water Monitoring
for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Lo-
cated in Either Dry or Remote Areas
New and Revised Testing Methods Ap-
proved for RCRA Subtitle C, in "Test
Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,
Physical/Chemical Methods" (SW-846),
Third Edition, Update III
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste: Petroleum Refining Process
Wastes
Title
Seq.
No.
3299 RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities;
State/Trtoal Permit Program -- Deter-
mination of Adequacy
3301 Facility Response Planning for Delegated
Offshore Facilities
3302 New and Revised Testing Methods Ap-
proved for RCRA Subtitle C, Hazardous
Waste Testing Manual, SW-846, Third
Edition, Update IV
3304 Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
3305 Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
3316 Field Filtering of Groundwater Samples
3321 Regional Haze Protection Rule
3344 Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ments: Flexibility and Streamlining
3374 NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
3389 Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of i State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities
3390 Revision to the Rule for Approval of State
Programs and Delegation of Federal
Authroities, and New Rute for Partial
Delegation of Federal Authorities and
Partial Approval of State
3398 National VOC Emission Standards for
Consumer Products and Amendment to
Add Flexible Compliance Plan
3409 Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Offset Remand
3417 Federal Operating Permit Rules
3423 Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
3432 Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
3434 Revisions to Part 35, Subpart A Section
105 Air Grant Regulations
3435 Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and
Management
3439 Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI)
3448 Revision of Initial List of Categories of
Sources and Schedule for Standards
Under Section 112(c) and (e) of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
3453 Open-Market Trading Rule for Ozone Pre-
cursors
3474 Internal Combustion Engine
NESHAP/NSPS
3487 Large Appliance Coatings Integrated Reg-
ulation
3493 Metal Furniture Coatings Integrated Regu-
lation
3513 Criteria and Procedures for Determining
Transportation Conformity in Attainment
Areas
3520 Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
3523 Amendments to the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Know Act,
Sections 302 Through 312
3530 Response Action Contractor Indemnifica-
tion
3552 Grants and Cooperative Agreements With
State, Local, and Indian Tribal Govern-
ments
Federal Government
Seq.
No.
3127
3128
3130
3132
Title
EPA
Pesticide Tolerance Decisions Under the
Delaney Clause
Pesticides: Tolerance Program Revisions
Pesticides; Self-Certification
Pesticides and Groundwater State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
Title
3133 IFRA Books and Records of Pesticide
Production and Distribution (Revision)
3135 xemption of Sterilant Pesticide Products
From Regulation Under the Federal In-
secticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA)
3138 Cross-Contamination of Pesticide Prod-
ucts
3139 Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides
Under FIFRA and FFDCA
3141 Restricted Use Criteria for Pesticides in
Groundwater
3142 Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit
Information (Revision)
3143 Policy or Procedures for Notification to the
Agency of Stored Pesticides With Can-
celled or Suspended Registration
3145 Pesticide Management and Disposal
3148 Endangered Species Protection Program
3150 Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide
Hazard Communication
3153 Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
3157 Facility Coverage Amendment; Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting; Commu-
nity Right-To-Know
3160 Mandatory Pollution Prevention Reporting
for Toxic Release Inventory (TR1)
3162 Evaluation of Products for Lead-Based
Paint Activities
3163 CFR Regulatory Review Related Initiatives
3170 Amendments to the Asbestos-Containing
Materials in Schools Rule
3173 Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
3174 Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
3176 TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Waste
3177 Development of Guidance as Mandated
by Executive Order 12873, Section 503
on "Environmentally Preferable Prod-
ucts"
3178 Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead
Hazards
3184 Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microblal
Products ("Biotechnology") Under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
3190 Polychlorinated BIphenyls (PCBs) Dis-
posal Amendments
3191 Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment In-
formation Rules
3194 Chemical List Expansion; Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-
Know Act Section 313
3200 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information Re-
quirements at the Transfer of Target
Housing (Section 1018); Joint Rule With
the Dept. of HUD
320 Water Quality Standards Regulation - Re-
vision
3202 Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Pri-
ority Toxic Pollutants and Toxicity for
the State of California
320 Guidelines Establishing Whole. Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
3204 Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge
Management Regulations
320 Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase
Two
320 Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Requirements, In-
cluding General Pretreatment Require-
ments
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10
Federal Government—Cont
Soq,
No!
3208
9210
3211
3213
Seq.
No.
TTtla
3222
3223
3224
3225
3226
3227
3223
3229
3230
3231
3233
3234
3235
3236
3237
3238
3240
3241
3243
3207 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Industrial Laundries Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Transportation Equipment Cleaning Cat-
egory
3209 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Landfills and Incinerators
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Streamlined Procedures for Developing
and Maintaining Approved Publtely-
Ownod Treatment Works Pretreatment
Programs
3214 SlroamSnlng Revisions to the Water Qual-
ity Planning and Management Regula-
tions
3219 Clarification of the Application Require-
ments for States Wanting to Designate
Drinking Water Intake Zones, Thereby
Profiting the Discharge of Vessel
Sewaga Within Those Zones
3220 Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
pRcatfon Requirements and Form 2C~
Wastewater Discharge Information
Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations
for Dredged Material
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
Ona (Includes Continuous Emission
Monitoring and Other Incinerator Re-
quirements)
Leather Tanning and Finishing Effluent
QuWellnos-Pretreatment Standards for
Existing and Now Sources
Analytic Methods for Measuring Radlo-
nueXdes In tho Drinking Water Program
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp. Paper, and Paperboard Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Coastal Subcategory of the Oil and Gas
Extraction Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for tha
Centralized Wast* Treatment Industry
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase I
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Pesticide Formulating, Packaging, and
Repackaging
Modification of Secondary Treatment Re-
quirements for Discharges Into Marine
Waters; Change to E»gto!l?ty for Dif-
ferent Averaging Period
Amendment to Effluent Guidelines and
Standards for Ore Mining and Dressing
Point Source Category, New Source
Performance Standards
Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease
Tosl Procedures for tha Analysis of Pol-
lutants Under tha Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for tho Analysis of 2,3,7,8-Substltuted
Dfcanzo-P-DtoxIns and Dlbenzo Furans
Under tha Clean Water Act
Comparison of Dredged Material to Ref-
erence Sediment
Ocean Dumping Testing Requirements
Ctaflfteallon
Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sew-
aga Sludge (Round II)
Effluent Guidolines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phase II
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron
and Steel Manufacturing Point Source
Category
3246
3247
3248
3249
3250
3251
3252
3254
3255
3256
3257
3258
3259
3260
3262
3263
3264
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
3271
3272
3273
3275
3277
3278
3279
Title
Seq.
No.
3244 Water Quality Standards to Replace Por-
tions of Existing State Water Quality
Standards; i.e., State Antidegradation
Policy for Pennsylvania
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
NPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase III)
Marine Sanitation Device: Establishment
of Drinking Water Intake Zones In Two
Portions of the Hudson River, New York
State
Storm Water Permit Application Regula-
tions for Municipal Separate Storm
Sewers
Environmental Protection Standards for
Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Environmental Protection Agency Radi-
ation Site Cleanup Regulation
Federal Radiation Protection Guidance for
Exposure of the General Public
Criteria for the Certification and Re-Certifi-
cation of the Waste Isolation Pilot
Plant's Compliance With 40 CFR 91
Disposal Regulations
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
Streamlining Revisions to the National Pri-
mary Drinking Water Regulations
Analytical Methods for Regulated Drinking
Water Contaminants
Underground Injection Control Program
Streamlining Rule
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
Drinking Water Mlcroblal and Disinfection
By-Product Monitoring Rule (Formerly
Called the "Information Collection Dis-
infection By-Products Rule")
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper (Revision)
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radionuclides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority List (Phase VIA)-D!s-
Infectlon By-Products Rule and En-
hanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards (NPDWRs) for Aldlcarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: 25 Contaminants From Drinking
Water Priority Ust (Phase VI-B)-Or-
gante and Inorganic Contaminants
Revision of Current Requirements for Trig-
gering Increased Drinking Water Mon-
itoring
Corrective Action for Solid Waste Man-
agement Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities
Revisions to the Oil Pollution Prevention
Regulation
Modifications to the Definition of Solid
Waste and Regulations of Hazardous
Waste Recycling: General
Spent Solvents Listing Determination
Chlorinated Allphatics Listing Determina-
tion
3280
3282
3285
3288
3290
3293
3297
3300
3301
3302
3304
3305
3308
3309
3311
3317
3321
3323
3324
3325
3326
3327
3328
3329
3331
3333
3340
3344
3349
3353
Title
Requirements for Management of Hazard-
ous Contaminated Media Commonly
Referred to as "Hazardous Waste Iden-
tification Rule for Contaminated Media
or HWIR-Media"
Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Wastes: Hazardous Waste Identification
Rule (HWIR); Waste
New and Revised Testing Methods Ap-
proved for RCRA Subtitle C, In "Test
Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,
Physical/Chemical Methods" (SW-846),
Third Edition, Update III
Revisions to Criteria Applicable to Solid
Waste Disposal Facilities That May Ac-
cept CESQG Hazardous Wastes Ex-
cluding Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste: Petroleum Refining -Process
Wastes
Rule Identifying When Military Munitions
Become Hazardous Wastes and Man-
agement Standards for Such Wastes;
Explosives Emergencies; Redefinition of
On-site
Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Haz-
ardous Waste Management System:
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste
Facility Response Planning for Delegated
Offshore Facilities
New and Revised Testing Methods Ap-
proved for RCRA Subtitle C, Hazardous
Waste Testing Manual, SW-846, Third
Edition, Update IV
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
Regulations To Control Imports and Ex-
ports of Hazardous and Other Wastes
No-Migration Variance for Prohibited Haz-
ardous Waste Land Disposal
Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste:
Implementation of the OECD Decision
for Recyclable Wastes
Guideline for Federal Procurement of
Paper and Paper Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Regional Haze Protection Rule
Revisions to the New Source Review
Regulations
Locomotive Emission Standards
New Source Review (NSR) Reform
Performance Warranty and
Inspection/Maintenance Test Proce-
dures
Inspection/Maintenance Recall Require-
ments
Consolidated Emission Reporting
NAAQS: Ozone (Review)
Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution
Measurement Methods for Various Me-
dias
NESHAP: Ferroalloy Industry
Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To
Control Emissions From Sources Lo-
cated on the Fort Hall Indian Reserva-
tion
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ments: Flexibility and Streamlining
Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Syn-
thetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Industry
Acid Rain Program: Continuous Emission
Monitoring Rule Revisions for Technical
Issues
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22
Federal Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3355
3358
3359
3361
3362
3364
3367
3368
3369
3370
3371
3373
3374
3375
3376
3380
3381
3382
3388
3389
3390
3393
3394
3395
3397
3399
3400
3401
3407
Title
Radlonuclide Dose Methodology Update
Environmental Radiation Protection Stand-
ards for Yucca Mountain
Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR
Part 51
Revision to NSPS: Nonmetallic Minerals
Processing
Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines: Pulp and Paper
NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Indus-
try
NESHAP: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
NESHAP: Steel Pickling, HC1 Process
NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Produc-
tion
NESHAP-Cyanide Chemical Manufactur-
ing
NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting
NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing
Industry
NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
NESHAP: Chlorine Production
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Production
NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters
Amendments to General Provisions for 40
CFR 63
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities
Revision to the Rule for Approval of State
Programs and Delegation of Federal
Authroities, and New Rule for Partial
Delegation of Federal Authorities and
Partial Approval of State
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ment and Solicitation for Participation in
the Transportation Conformity Pilot Pro-
gram
Control Technology Guidelines (CTG)
National Volatile Organic Compound
Emission Standards for Automobile Re-
finish Coatings
Aerosol Spray Paints VOC Rule
Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound
(VOC) Emissions from Coatings Used in
the Aerospace, Wood Furniture, and
Shipbuilding Industries Under Clean Air
Act Section 183(e)
Revised Light-Duty Durability Procedures
for Model Year 1999 and Later
National 49-State Low-Emission Vehicles
Program
Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or
Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horse-
power)(Phase 2)
3408
3409
3411
3413
3414
3417
3419
3420
3421
3423
3428
3430
3431
3436
3437
3438
3439
3440
3441
3442
3444
3445
3448
3452
345^
3457
Title
Seq.
No.
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Delegation Remand
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Offset Remand
Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling
Rule To Include All Refrigerants
iupplemental Rule To Require Certain
Products Made With HCFCs To Bear
Warning Label
Update of the Acceptability List Under the
Significance New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP) Program
Federal Operating Permit Rules
Inspection/Maintenance Program Require-
ments - Onboard Diagnostic Checks
NESHAPS Pertaining to Facilities Other
Than Commercial Nuclear Power Reac-
tors Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) or by NRC Agree-
ment States
Addition of Methods 204, 204A - 204F for
Measurement of VOC Emissions From
Stationary Sources
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
Determining Conformity of General Fed-
eral Actions to State or Federal Imple-
mentation Plans (for Attainment and
Unclassifiable Areas)
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recen-
sion of NAMS Ambient Air Quality Mon-
itoring Requirements for Lead
Amendments to the Final Rules NESHAP
for Chromium Electroplating, NESHAP
for Commercial Sterilization, NESHAP
forDry Cleaners, and NESHAP for Sec-
ondary Lead Smellers
NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Review)
NAAQS: Nitrogen Dioxide (Review)
NSPS: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI)
Guidance for the Implementation of Sec-
tion 112(g)~Modifications
NESHAP: Printing/Publishing Industry
NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group I
NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group IV
NESHAP: Manufacture of
Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde
Revision of Initial List of Categories of
Sources and Schedule for Standards
Under Section 112(c) and (e) of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
Integrated Rule for Paper, Film and Foil
Coating and Coatings: MACT for
NESHAP; and BAG for National VOC
Rule
Open-Market Trading Rule for Ozone Pre-
cursors
Alternative Test Procedure for the Vol-
untary Aftermarket Part Certification
Program
3463
3467
3470
3471
3472
3476
3477
3491
3498
3501
3509
3511
3512
3513
3514
3520
3521
3522
3523
3524
3525
3530
3535
3540
3550
3551
Title
Amendment to the MVAC Rule To Include
All Refrigerants
MSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Man-
ufacturing Industry - Wastewater
NESHAP for Sewage Sludge Incinerators
Radiation Protection Standards for Scrap
Metal
NESHAP for Plywood and Particle Board
Manufacturing
NESHAP-lron Foundries and Steel
Foundries
NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel
NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing
Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives:
Interim Requirements for Deposit Con-
trol Gasoline Additives
On-Board Diagnostics Service Information
Available
NSPS: Municipal Waste Combustion--
Phase II and Phase 111
NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufactur-
ing
NESHAP: Surface Coating Operations in
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
Criteria and Procedures for Determining
Transportation Conformity in Attainment
Areas
Amendments to Regulations Governing
the Importation of Nonconforming Vehi-
cles
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Reportable Quantity Adjustments for
Carbamates
National Priorities List for Uncontrolled
Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed and
Final Rules
Amendments to the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Know Act,
Sections 302 Through 312
Risk Management Program for Chemical
Accidental Release Prevention
Administrative Reporting Exemptions for
Certain Radionuclide Releases
Response Action Contractor Indemnifica-
tion
Rules of Practice for Enforcement Actions
Not Governed by the Administrative
Procedure Act
Amendments to Part 22 Consolidated Pro-
cedural Rules
Public Information and Confidentiality
Regulations
Administrative Hearing Procedures for
Class II Penalties Under CERCLA and
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act
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-------
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SUBJECT INDEX
Seq. No.
Accounting:
EPA cost recovery methodology 3534
Acquisition regulations:
See Government procurement
Additives:
See Fuel additives
Administrative practice and procedure:
See also Freedom of information
Environmental Protection Agency 3535
EPA suspension and debannent procedures 3547
Hearing and appeal procedures:
Environmental Protection Agency 3210, 3422, 3549
Hearing under CERCLA and emergency planning 3551
Agriculture:
See also Foods
Pesticides and pests
Worker protection standards 3134, 3144, 3150, 3152
Air pollution:
Lead 3430
Air pollution control:
See also Motor vehicle pollution
Accidental release 3524
Acid rain...3319, 3320, 3335, 3336, 3337, 3353, 3422, 3461, 3466,
3516
Acrylic/modacrylic fiber manufacturing 3384
Aerosol can production 3484
Aerosol spray paints 3397
Aerospace industry 3391, 3399
Aerospace manufacturing and rework facilities 3391
Agricultural chemicals 3379
Air quality modeling 3359, 3433
Air quality standards 3329, 333O, 3430, 3436
Aircraft and aircraft engines 3338
Aluminum industry 3374, 3375
Ammonia test method 3504
Appeals regulations 3422
Asphalt roofing and processing 3488
Awards 3418
Baker's yeast manufacturing industry 3387
Boat manufacturing industry 3482
Boilers 3490
California gasoline sales 3451
Canadian motor vehicles 3514
Caprolactam 3447
Capture efficiency guidelines 3421
Carbon monoxide 3338, 3454
Chemicals 3349,3380, 3479
Chromium emissions 3431, 3489
Citizen suit regulation 3496
Clean Air Act 3294, 3337, 3364, 3372, 3392, 3411, 3417, 3418,
3435, 3448, 3449, 3463, 3464, 3465, 3500, 3502, 3524
Coal-fired boilers 3462, 3516
Commercial sterilization rule 3431
Consumer products 3397, 3398
Copper smelters 3371
Cyanide chemical manufacturing 3370
De minimis levels 3440
Diesel refineries 3335
Dioxin emission measurement 3331
Dry cleaners '. 3485
Electric utility steam generating facilities 3360, 3410
Emission control diagnostic systems 3469
Emissions monitoring program 3343, 3347, 3353, 3429
Emissions reporting 3328
Emissions trades • 3453
Ethylene processing 3486
Seq. No.
Air pollution control—Continued
Evaporative emission test procedure 3506
Federal plan conformity determinations 3428
Ferroalloy industry 3333
Field citations 3449
Fuel and fuel additives 3322, 3352
Gas turbines 3475
Gasoline detergent additives 3498
Gasoline oxygen cap 3345
General provisions amendments 3388
Generic test procedures 3343
Grant regulations 3434
Hazardous air pollutants 3168, 3348, 3356, 3362, 3363, 3365,
3372, 3373, 3374, 3375, 3376, 3377, 3378, 3379, 3380,
3381, 3382, 3384, 3385, 3391, 3399, 3407, 3415, 3431,
3439, 3445, 3448, 3452, 3456, 3472, 3474, 3475, 3478,
3479, 3481, 3482, 3483, 3484, 3485, 3486, 3487, 3488,
3489, 3490, 3491, 3493, 3494, 3495, 3503, 3508, 3509
Hazardous air pollutants source categories 3394, 3448
Hazardous waste combustion facilities 3294
Hazardous waste TDSF and generator sites 3415
Indian reservations 3340
Indian tribes treatment 3435
Inspection/maintenance programs 3327, 3342
Internal combustion engines 3474
Iron and steel foundries 3476
Iron and steel mills 3477
Large appliance coating industry 3487
Lead smelters 3382
Lesser-quality emission rates 3503
Lime manufacturing industry 3491
Locomotive emissions 3324
Marine propulsion engines 3460
Measurement regulation 3331, 3421
Medical waste incinerators 3439
Metal parts and products coating industry 3493, 3494
Mineral wool production industry standards 3364
Monitoring 3416
Municipal landfills 3438
Municipal waste combustors 3509
Navajo nation lands 3334
New source performance standards 3361, 3439, 3492
New source review 3323, 3325
New stationary sources 3429
Nitrogen dioxide 3437
Nitrogen oxides 3338, 3462, 3516
Non-metallic minerals processing 3361
Nonhandheld engines 3454
Nuclear facilities other than power plants 3420
Nylon 6 production , 3480
On-board diagnostics, fuel system malfunctions 3455
Opacity measurement of emissions 3424
Operating permits 3417, 3423
Outer continental shelf. 3408, 3409
Ozone 3318, 3329, 3346, 3351, 3354, 3356, 3357, 3397, 3398,
3399, 3405, 3411, 3412, 3414, 3452, 3453, 3459, 3463,
3464, 3465, 3487, 3493, 3494, 3495, 3517
Paint stripper users 3481
Paper, film and foil coating industry 3452
Particulate matter standards 3330, 3356
PCB manufacturing -. 3185
Perchloroethylene 3341
Petroleum refineries 3332, 3365
Pharmaceuticals industry 3378
Phosphate fertilizer production 3369
Phosphogypsum stacks 3383
Phosphoric acid manufacturing 3367
Plastic composites manufacturing 3478
13
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14
Seq. No.
Air pollution control—Continued
Plastic ports Industry 3495
Plywood and particle board manufacturing 3472
Polycarbonates 3385
Polyothor polyol production 3377
Polymers and rosins 3366, 3442, 3444
Polyurethano foam production 3381
Portland comont manufacturing 3376
Printing/publishing facilities 3441
Process heaters 3490
Publlcally ownod treatment works study 3386
Pulp and paper mills 3362
Radioactive waste 3473
Radionuclidcs 3355, 3363
Radon , 3383, 3432
Recycling and recovery standards 3519
Refrigerant recycling 3518
Refrigeration equipment leak repairs 3465
Regional haze protection 3321
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements 3350, 3354
Sowago sludge incinerators 3470
Shipbuilding and ship repair operations 3512
Shipbuilding industry 3399
Solid waste Incinerators !!!s492
Stock gas testing methods 3504
Stainless and non-stainless steel manufacturing 3446
Stale implementation plans ...3318,3325, 3334,3344, 3351, 3357,
3389, 3390, 3393. 3408, 3453, 3499, 3500, 3502, 3513
Stool pickling processes 3368
Stratospheric ozone protection 3519
Sulfur dioxide 3320
Sulfur oxides 3336.3436
Synthetic organic chemicals manufacturing 3467
Technical corrections to EPA methods 3505
Tost procedures 3457.3506
Test rules 3167
Totrahydrobonzaldehyde manufacturing 3445
Tiro manufacturing 3433
Transportation plans, programs, and projects 3513
Volatile organic compounds 3348, 3357, 3395, 3396, 3399,
3421, 3452. 3453. 3467, 3487, 3493, 3494, 3495, 3508
Waste Incinerators performance standards 3392
Wood furniture industry 3399
Wood furniture manufacturing emissions 3511
Wool fiberglass manufacturing industry 3373
Aircraft:
Emission standards and test procedures 3338
Oil-board diagnostics requirements 3455
Airplanes:
Sea Aircraft
Airworthiness directives and standards:
Sea Aircraft
Ammunition:
Sea Arms and munitions
Antidumping:
Reformulated Gasoline program requirements 3450
Appeal procedures:
See Administrative practice and procedure
Appliances:
Sea Household appliances
Arms and munitions:
Hazardous wastes 3297
Asbestos:
Comprehensive revisions 3510
Model accreditation plan 3189
Auditing:
Seo Accounting
Authority delegations:
EPA Administrator 3502
EPA revisions 3162, 3389, 3390
Automobiles:
Sea Motor vehicles
Seq. No.
B
Balloons:
See Aircraft
Bankruptcy:
RCRA financial responsibility 3296
Barrels:
See Packaging and containers
Buildings:
See also Federal buildings and facilities
Asbestos 3189
Business and industry 3230, 3241
See also specific industries
Accounting
Bankruptcy
Confidential business information
Labeling
Packaging and containers
Acrylate/methacrylate use rule 3133
Acrylic/modacryllc fiber manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3384
Aerospace industry:
Air pollution control 3391, 3399
Aluminum industry:
Air pollution control 3374, 3375
Asphalt roofing and processing industry:
Air pollution control 3488
Baker's yeast manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3387
Boat manufacturing industry:
Air pollution control 3482
Cement manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3375
Chemicals:
Accidental release prevention „ 3524
Air pollution control 3379, 3380, 3467, 3479
Control ofPMNs 3132
Hazardous wastes listing 3278, 3279, 3287, 3292
Manufacture 3156, 3180, 3181, 3191, 3192, 3349
Pollution standards 3185, 3442
Chromium electroplating 3431
Commercial sterilization 3431
Dry cleaning:
Air pollution control 3435
Effluent guidelines 3207
Perchloroethylene 3341
Effluent guidelines 3207, 3208, 3209, 3224, 3230, 3241, 3243
EPA operating permits 3423
Ethylene processing:
Air pollution control 3486
Ferroalloy industry:
Air pollution control 3333
Industrial disposal wells « 3263
Industrial laundries:
Effluent guidelines 3207
Iron manufacturing:
Effluent guidelines 3243
Large appliance coating industry:
Air pollution control 3437
Leather tanning and finishing:
Effluent guidelines 3224
Lime manufacturing industry:
Air pollution control 349^
Metal parts and products coating industry:
Air pollution control 3493, 3494
Metal products and machinery:
Effluent guidelines 3230, 3241
Mineral processing:
Air pollution control ...3361
Motor vehicle manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3469
Emissions standards 3401, 3407
Sales volume limit provisions 3426
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits
• 3220
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Business and industry—Continued
Nylon 6 production:
Air pollution control 3480
Paint manufacturing:
Hazardous waste management 3300
Paper, film arid foil coating industry:
Air pollution control .....3452
Pharmaceuticals:
Air pollution control 3378
Pollution standards '. 3226
Plastic parts industry:
Air pollution control 3495
Plywood and particle board manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3472
Polyether polyol production:
Air pollution control 3377
Polyurethane foam production:
Air pollution control 3381
Printing/publishing:
Pollution standards : • 3441
Pulp, paper and paperboard 3227, 3362
Steel manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3446
Effluent guidelines 3243
Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3445
Tires:
Manufacture • 3483
Transportation equipment cleaning:
Effluent guidelines 3208
Wood furniture industry:
Air pollution control 3399
Wool fiberglass manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3373
Seq. No.
Clean Water Act:
See Water pollution control
Coal mines:
See Mines
Coastal zone:
See also Continental shelf
Biological test methods for pollutants
Waste deposit prevention
Colleges and universities:
Grants administration
Community colleges:
See Colleges and universities,
Confidential business information:
EPA regulations
Consumer protection:
See also Labeling
Lead-based paint
Containers:
See Packaging and containers
Continental shelf:
Air pollution control
Offshore structures:
Oil spill prevention and response
Contracts:
See Government contracts
Cooperative agreements:
See Grant programs
Copper:
Drinking water regulations
Corporations:
See Business and industry
Critical habitat:
See Endangered and threatened species
Crude oil:
See Petroleum
,.3203
,.3239
..3553
..3550, 3554
..3161
..3408, 3409
3301
,.3264
..3531
Cancer:
See also specific hazardous substances
Carcinogen risk assessment
Charter buses:
See Motor vehicles
Chemicals:
See also specific chemicals
Hazardous substances
Pesticides and pests
Acrylamide * 3187
Acrylate/methacrylate 3183
Air Pollution control 3349, 3467
Arsenic in drinking water 3267
Assessment information rule 3191
Chemical inventory reporting 3523
Drinking Water Priority List 3271
Drinking water regulations 3270
Formaldehyde 3196
Health and safety reporting rule 3192
New use rules for PMNs 3182
Ozone depleting:
Fire extinguishers containing HCFCs 3346
Global warming potentials for 3517
Refrigerant recycling ..3411, 3463, 3464
Sales restrictions 3412
Substitutes 3414
Polychlorinated biphenyls 3185
Polymers and resins 3442
Test rules 3164, 3166, 3167, 3171, 3172, 3179
Toxic substances • 3159, 3180
Toxic substances in new chemicals 3181
Toxicity profiles 3165
Toxics Release Inventory i 3194
Use inventory rule 3156
Children:
See Infants and children
Clean Air Act:
See Air pollution control
Dangerous cargo:
See Hazardous materials transportation
Debarment and suspension:
EPA changes 3541, 3548
Defense acquisition regulations:
See Government procurement
Defense contracts:
See Government contracts
Government procurement
Diseases:
See specific diseases
Drinking water:
See Water supply
Ecology:
See Environmental protection
Electric utilities:
Steam generating facilities 3410
Sulfur dioxide allowances 3320
Endangered and threatened species:
Pesticide labeling program 3148
Energy:
See also Fuel economy
Natural gas
Petroleum
Fluorescent lamps exemption from Hazardous Waste
Management 3304
Wastes from fossil fuel combustion 3303
Environmental protection:
See also Air pollution control
Pesticides and pests
Waste treatment and disposal
Water pollution control
Biotechnology risk assessment 3184
Chemicals 3156, 3166, 3167, 3171
Class deviations incorporation into EPAAR 3536
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16
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Environmental protection—Continued
Coastal waste deposit prevention 3239
Ecological risk assessment 3532
EPA acquisition regulations 3538, 3541, 3543
EPA dvil penalties assessments 3535
EPA cost recovery methodology 3534
EPA information resources management directives 3546
EPA invoicing requirements 3545
EPA source selection procedures 3539
EPA suspension and debarment procedures 3547
Federal Facility Compliance Act ,. 3549
Grants administration 3552, 3553
Monitoring 3416, 3505
Pesticides 3i3i
Storilants '.'.'."."".'.3135
Estuaries:
Sea Coastal zono
Ex parto communications:
See Administrative practice and procedure
Exports:
Chemicals 3172
Hazardous and other wastes 3308
Hazardous waste 3311
Pesticides ".".'"3136
FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation):
Soo Government procurement
Farmors:
Sea Agriculture
Federal acquisition regulations:
Soo Government procurement
Federal aid programs:
Soo Grant programs
Technical assistance
Federal buildings and facilities:
RCRA compliance 3549
Uniform Identification information 3126
Federal-State relations:
Soo Intergovernmental relations
Finos and penalties:
See Penalties
Flro prevention:
Flro extinguishers containing HCFCs 3346
Firearms:
Soo Arms and munitions
Flammable materials:
Pesticide foggers 3140
Foods:
Sea also specific foods
PosUcldo residues 3127,3128,3147,
Foreign trade:
See also Exports
Imports
Motor vehicles
Freedom of Information:
Sec also Confidential business information
Chemical inventory reporting 3523
Toxics Release Inventory reporting 3157 3153
Fuel:
Sea Energy
Fuel additives:
Deposit control additives 3453
Detergent ™ '34g8
Waiver application criteria !."Z!!!"!!.3322
Fuel economy:
Improvements 3458
3155
3403
Gas utilities:
Sco Natural gas
Gasoline:
Sco also Fuel economy
Detergent additives
..3498
Seq. No.
Gasoline—Continued
Diesel refineries 3335
Leadphaseout .'.'.'3497
Reformulated 3345
Government buildings:
See Federal buildings and facilities
Government contracts:
See also Government procurement
Contractors:
EPA Response Action Contractor Indemnification 3530
Cost or pricing data 3533
Debarment and suspension 3541, 3548
EPA acquisition regulations 3538, 3541, 3548
EPA Mentor-Protege Program 3537
EPA source selection procedures 3539
Penalty payments 3540
Government procurement:
See also Government contracts
Environmental Protection Agency 3543
Environmentally preferable products 3177
Integrity.. ....3555
Paper and paper products 3317
Recycled products 3282
Grant programs:
EPA air grants 3434
Grant programs-environmental protection:
EPA technical assistance grants 3520
Grant programs-Indians:
Environmental protection 3552
Uniform administrative requirements 3552
Grants administration:
Uniform, administrative requirements 3553
Guns:
See Arms and munitions
H
Hazardous materials transportation:
Hazardous Waste Manifest rule 3305
Transfrontier movements 3311
Hazardous substances:
See also Flammable materials
Hazardous materials transportation
Hazardous waste
Radioactive materials
Accidental release 3524
Air pollutants 3168, 3330, 3332, 3333, 3348, 3356,"3362" 3364,
3365, 3366, 3367, 3368, 3369, 3370, 3371, 3372, 3373,
3374, 3375, 3376, 3377, 3378, 3379, 3381, 3382, 3384,
3385, 3386, 3387, 3391, 3399, 3407, 3415, 3420, 3431,
3439, 3444, 3445, 3447, 3448, 3452, 3456, 3470, 3472,
3474, 3475, 3476, 3477, 3478, 3479, 3480, 3481, 3482,
3483, 3484, 3485, 3486, 3487, 3488, 3489, 3490, 3491,
3492, 3493, 3494, 3495, 3503, 3504, 3508, 3509
Asbestos 3170, 3175, 3189
Caprolactam 3447
Carbon monoxide .........3338, 3454
Carcinogen risk assessment 3531
Chemical test rules 3168, 3172, 3179
Chemicals 315g> 3165
Chromium 343i> 3489
Disinfection byproducts 3262, 3271
Drinking Water Priority List !.3271
Drinking water regulations 3258
Environmentally preferable products guidelines 3177
Extremely Hazardous Substances List 3526
Federally permitted releases 3527
Formaldehyde ....'"!!!.3196
Lead 3161, 3162, 3173, 3174, 3178, 3199, 3264, 3382
Method 24 amendment 3339, 3507
Microbial contaminants 3262
Microbial products (biotechnology) ...3184
Neurotoxicity risk assessment :.!!."!."!3533
Nitrogen dioxide 3457
Nitrogen oxides 3338, 3402, 3462, 3516
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Seq. No.
Hazardous substances—Continued ! '
Ozone precursors • 3453
Penalties under CERCLA and emergency planning 3551
Pesticides 3127, 3128, 3141, 3142, 3143, 3153, 3155, 3169
Cross-contamination reporting 3138
EPA consolidation of GLPS regulations 3542
Exportation i 3136
Field testing • 3129
Inventory with cancelled registration 3143
Labeling program 3148, 3151
Notification procedure 3137
Produced by transgenic plants 3139
Production and distribution records 3133
Regulatory review 3163
Self-certification 3130
Water pollution control 3231
Worker protection standards 3134, 3144, 3152
Polychlorinated biphenyls 3186, 3188, 3190, 3197
Radionuclides 3225, 3252, 3265, 3355, 3363, 3525
Radon • 3383, 3432, 3529
Regulatory review 3163
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements 3193
Reproductive toxicity risk assessment 3543
Saccharin 3528
Sulfur dioxide 3320
Sulfur oxides 3436
Surface coatings 3339,3507
Toxics Release Inventory .3157, 3158, 3194
Underground storage tanks 3306
Water pollution control 3202, 3215, 3216
Hazardous waste:
Carbamates 3521
Cement kiln dust ; 3274, 3313
Cleanups 3280, 3520
Dioxin/furan contaminated sludge 3198
Disposal facilities:
Combustion facilities 3294, 3312
Permit modifications 3310
Effluent limitation guidelines 3229
Format and Content Guide 3427
Groundwater contamination 3263
Identification and listing 3276, 3280, 3285, 3300, 3307
Import/export 3308
Land disposal:
Post-closure requirements 3286
Restrictions 3283, 3295, 3309, 3314
Lead 3176, 3200
Manifest regulation 3305
Medical waste 3439
Military munitions • 3297
Mineral processing wastes 3295
Organobromines » 3287
Paint manufacturing 3300
Pesticides ; 3145
Petroleum refining process 3293, 3307
Polychlorinated biphenyls 3190, 3197
Radioactive waste 3251
Disposal of spent nuclear fuel 3255
Recycling of scrap metals 3471
Waste Isolation Protection Plant 3473
Waste management rules 3468
Yucca Mountain, NV 3358
Recycled used oil 3276
Recycling • 3277
Response Action Contractor Indemnification 3530
Saccharin 3528
Solid waste 3277, 3290, 3307
Solvents 3278
Spent solvents • 3276
State programs i 3315
Technical standards for corrective action for cleanup 3273
Testing methods 3302
Toxic waste site ; 3165
Toxicity characteristic metals 3295
Seq. No.
Hazardous waste—Continued
Toxicity characteristic rule ....3291
Treatment and disposal:
Fluorescent lamps ••—.• • • 3304
Treatment, storage, and disposal facilities and generators
. ...3415
Triarylmethane dye and pigments 3292
Uncontrolled sites on the NPL 3522
Wood preserving wastes..-. 3295
Health facilities:
See also Hospitals
Incineration of medical waste 3439
Hearing and appeal procedures:
See Administrative practice and procedure
Helicopters:
See Aircraft
Herbicides: <
See Pesticides and pests
Higher education:
See Colleges and universities
Hospitals:
Grants administration 3553
Household appliances:
Surface coating of large appliance products and parts 3487
Housing:
Lead-based paint abatement waste 3176
Lead-based paint disclosure 3174, 3200
Housing assistance payments:
See Housing
I
Imports:
See also Antidumping
Acrylate/methacrylate., 3183
Canadian motor vehicles • 3514
Chemicals 3180,3191, 3192
Control of PMN chemicals 3182
Hazardous and other wastes 3308
Hazardous waste 3311
Ozone-depleting substances 3354
Indians-lands:
Air pollution control implementation 3334, 3340
Municipal solid waste landfills 3299
Indians-tribal government:
Air quality planning and management 3435
Treatment as States 3281
Industrial safety:
See Occupational safety and health
Industry:
See Business and industry
Infants and children:
Lead poisoning 3161, 3178
Sulfate in drinking water 3269
Information:
See Confidential business information
Freedom of information
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Insecticides:
See Pesticides and pests
Intergovernmental relations:
See also Grant programs
Air pollution control implementation 3318, 3325, 3334, 3344,
3345, 3351, 3357, 3372, 3389, 3390, 3393, 3401, 3408,
3423, 3430, 3451, 3453, 3500, 3502, 3513, 3524
California on-board diagnostics requirements 3455
Clean air plan conformity determinations 3428
EPA effluent guidelines and standards :...'. 3217
EPA Hazardous Waste Manifest rule 3305
EPA permit regulations 3206, 3210, 3248
EPA State sewage sludge management 3204
EPA water monitoring requirements 3260
EPA water quality standards 3214, 3215, 3257
EPA water regulations streamlining 3211
EPA well operation regulation 3259
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Seq. No.
Intergovernmental relations—Continued
EPA-Callfornla water quality standards 3202
EPA-Ponnsylvania water quality standards 3244
Nuclear accident protection 3253
Regional hazo protection regulations 3321
Stato issuance of NPDES permits 3261
Stolo testing for air pollutants 3504
International agreements:
See Treaties
International trade:
Sco Foreign trade
Investigations:
Investigating and remediating releases at RCRA facilities
3273
K
Kites:
See Aircraft
Labeling:
See also Packaging and containers
HCFCs 3413
Pesticides 3140. 3148, 3151, 3153
Laboratories:
EPA consolidation of GLPS regulations 3542
Land:
Sco Indians-lands
Law:
Sea also Administrative practice and procedure
Liability under CERCLA for site clean-up 3544
Third party suits:
Underground storage of hazardous materials 3306
Lead poisoning:
Hazard abatement 3178
Paint 3161. 3162, 3173, 3174, 3176, 3178, 3199, 3200
Reducing lead consumption and use 3195
M
Marino engineering:
See Vessels
Marino pollution:
Sco Water pollution control
Medical facilities:
Sco Health facilities
Medical research:
Nourotodclty risk assessment 3533
Metals:
Sea also specific metals
Amblont lead levels 3430
Effluent guidelines for metal products and machinery 3241
Emission standards for ferroalloy industry 3333
EPA trace metal analysis 3215
High temperature metal recovery residues 3283
Radiation protection standards for scrap metals 3471
Military arms sales:
Sco Anns and munitions
Military Installations:
Sea Federal buildings and facilities
Minos:
Water pollution control 3234
Mobile offshore drilling units:
See Vessels
Motor vehicle pollution:
Emissions control 3402, 3458
Emissions from reflnishing coatings 3395
Emissions standards 3400, 3404, 3407, 3460, 3515
Emissions testing 3403, 3456
Gasoline:
Detergent additives 3498
Fuel additives ...3352
Reformulated ,3345, 3351, 3405, 3450, 3459
Inspection/maintenance programs 3326, 3419
Low emission vehicles program 3401
Seq. No.
Motor vehicle pollution.—Continued
Nitrogen oxides 3402
On-board diagnostics service information 3501
On-highway heavy-duty certified engines in nonroad heavy-
duty vehicles and equipment 3406
Particulate matter standards 3402
Transportation plans, programs, and projects 3513
Motor vehicles:
See also Fuel economy
Air conditioning system 3463
Automotive aftermarket 3501
Canadian manufactured 3514
Sales volume limit provisions 3426
Motorcycles:
See Motor vehicles
Munitions:
See Arms and munitions
N
National defense contracts:
See Government contracts
Government procurement
Natural gas:
Motor vehicle fuel 3345, 3402
Motor vehicle fuel and fuel additives 3352
Reformulated gasoline 3351, 3405, 3450, 3451, 3454, 3459
Nonprofit organizations:
Grants administration 3553
Nuclear safety:
See Radiation protection
Occupational safety and healdi:
Agricultural pesticides 3150
Formaldehyde exposure 3193
Ocean dumping:
See Water pollution control
Offshore structures:
See Continental shelf
Oil pollution:
Oil spill response 3301
Prevention 3275
Outer continental shelf:
See Continental shelf
..3154
..3535
Packaging and containers:
See also Labeling
Child-resistant
Paint:
See Lead poisoning
Paperwork requirements:
See Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Parachutes:
See Aircraft
Penalties:
Civil
Pesticides and pests:
Child-resistant packaging 3154
Cross-contamination reporting 3138
Data requirements 3131
Disposal and storage guidelines 3153
Effluent guidelines and standards 3231
Exportation !si36
Field testing '.".'.'.".'.".3129
Groundwater protection 3132, 3141, 3149
Inventory with cancelled registration 3143
Labeling requirements:
Endangered species protection 3148
Flammability 3^40
Permitted statements "!!si5i
Low-risk pesticides .'.'.'3146
Negotiated consent/procedural test rule 3159
Production and distribution records 3133
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Seq. No.
Pesticides and pests—Continued
Regulatory review 3163
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements 3137, 3142
Residue in agricultural products 3147
Scientific research 3542
Self-certification 3130
Sterilants ....3135
Storage and disposal 3145
Tolerance program revisions 3128
Transgenic plants 3139
Worker protection standards 3134, 3144, 3150, 3152
Petroleum:
See also Fuel additives
Gasoline
Oil pollution
Air pollution from petroleum solvent dry cleaners 3485
Air pollution from production facilities 3365
Recovered oil 3307
Refineries 3332
Refining process wastes 3293
Toxicity characteristic rule 3291
Plastics materials and synthetics:
Air pollution control regulations 3478
Pollution:
See Environmental protection
Power resources:
See Energy
Practice and procedure:
See Administrative practice and procedure
Procurement:
See Government procurement
Public buildings:
See Federal buildings and facilities
Public health:
See also Waste treatment and disposal
Air pollution effects 3168
Air quality standards 3437
Carcinogen risk assessment 3531
Pesticide tolerance program 3128
Radiation protection 3254
Reproductive toxicity risk assessment 3543
Water contamination effects 3266, 3271
Public utilities:
See Electric utilities
Natural gas
Water supply
Radiation protection:
See also Radioactive materials
Drinking water 3225, 3253,
General public
Radiological Emergency Response Plan
Scrap metal standards
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Yucca Mountain, NV
Radioactive materials:
See also Radiation protection
Waste disposal 3251,
Radioactive waste:
See Hazardous waste
Railroads:
Locomotive emissions
Rates and fares:
See Natural gas
Railroads
Record retention:
See Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Records:
See Freedom of information
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Recycling:
Government purchase of recovered materials
Hazardous waste 3277,
3355
3254
3425
3471
3473
3358
3252
3324
3282
3311
Seq. No.
Recycling—Continued
Paper 3317
Refrigerant 3411,3463, 3464
Scrap metal 3186, 3471
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements:
Carbamates ....3521
Chemical inventory reporting 3156, 3523
Environmental monitoring 3416
Environmental Protection Agency 3206, 3259, 3350, 3536
EPA emissions reporting requirements 3328
EPA information collection rule 3262
EPA key identifiers reporting 3126
EPA regulations streamlining 3257
Hazardous material releases 3527
Hazardous substances 3163, 3193
Ozone-depleting substances importation 3354
Pesticides 3130, 3133, 3137, 3138, 3142, 3163, 3542
Pollution prevention actions in Toxic Release Inventory
3160
Radionuclides 3525
Radon 3529
Toxic chemical test rules 3172
Toxics Release Inventory reporting 3157, 3158, 3194
Research:
See also Medical research
Biotechnology 3184
EPA consolidation of GLPS regulations 3542
Rockets:
See Aircraft
Rodenticides: ••'
See Pesticides and pests
Rotorcraft:
See Aircraft
Sanitation:
See Public health
Waste treatment and disposal
Schools:
See also Colleges and universities
Asbestos 3170, 3175
Asbestos model accreditation plan 3189
Science and technology:
Analyzing regulated drinking water contaminants 3225
Neurotoxicity risk assessment 3533
Seaplanes:
See Aircraft
Sewage disposal:
Incinerator emissions monitoring 3242
Incinerator emissions standards 3470
Sludge use and disposal 3205, 3223, 3240
Vessels 3219, 3249
Shipbuilding industry:
Air pollution control 3399
Shipping:
See Railroads
Ships:
See Vessels
Solid waste disposal:
See Waste treatment and disposal
State-Federal relations:
See Intergovernmental relations
Subsidies:
See Grant programs
Superfund:
Cost recovery regulation 3534
Grants for technical assistance 3520
Radiation site cleanup 3252
Reportable quantity adjustments for carbamates 3521
Response Action Contractor Indemnification 3530
Synthetics:
See Plastics materials and synthetics
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20
Seq. No.
T
Technical assistance:
Environmental Protection Agency grants 3520
Technology:
Sea Science and technology
Telecommunications:
EPA information resources management directives 3546
Toxic substances:
Sea Hazardous substances
Transportation:
Sea a/so Railroads
Vessels
Air pollution control conformity 3344, 3393
AJr pollution control implementation 3513
Treaties:
Hazardous waste disposal regulations 3308
Montreal Protocol 3354
Trucks:
Sea Motor vehicles
U
Universities:
Sea Colleges and universities
Vessels:
Emissions standards 3460
Hudson River prohibitions 3249
Sewage discharge 3219
Surface coating operations 3512
W
Waste treatment and disposal:
Sea a/so Hazardous waste
Recycling
Sewage disposal
Disposal facilities:
Residual radioactivity after cleanup 3252
Effluent guidelines 3209, 3234
Effluent limitation guidelines 3229
Financial test criteria. 3296, 3298
Fossil fuel combustion wastes 3303
Iron and stool manufacturing 3243
Land disposal:
Financial responsibility 3289
Groundwator monitoring 3284
Restrictions 3283, 3295, 3309, 3314
Liability for clean-up 3544
Metal machinery and equipment wastewater 3230
Mineral processing wastes ; 3295
Municipal waste combustors 3509
Nuclear waste disposal 3255
Ocean dumping 3222, 3238
Permit applications 3220, 3246, 3312
Permit regulations streamlining 3248
Radioactive waste 3251, 3358
Recoverable metals criteria 3232
Secondary treatment requirements 3233
Sewer grouting 3187
Shore Protection Act 3239
Solid waste disposal:
Facility criteria 3290
Landfills and incinerators 3209, 3492
MACT for facilities 3443
Municipal landfills 3316, 3433
Physical/chemical evaluation methods 3288
Technical standards for corrective action 3273
State programs 3299
Toxiclty characteristic metals 3295
Underground storage tanks:
Toxidty characteristic rule 3291
Wood preserving wastes 3295
Seq. No.
Water pollution control:
See also Oil pollution
Waste treatment and disposal
Biological test methods 3203
Clean Water Act 3203, 3212, 3214, 3215, 3216, 3221, 3232,
3233, 3235, 3236, 3237, 3244, 3314
Cyanide criteria 3216
Effluent guidelines:
Effluent Guidelines Plan 3218
Industrial wastewater 3207, 3230
Iron and steel manufacturing 3243
Landfills and incinerators .. 3209
Leather tanning and finishing 3224
Metal products and machinery.. 3241
Ore mining 3234
Pesticides 3231
Pharmaceuticals 3226
Pulp, paper and paperboard 3227, 3362
Regulations reformatting 3217
Transportation equipment cleaning 3208
Information collection for disinfection byproducts 3262
Marine pollution:
Ocean dumping 3222, 3238
Oil and gas facility effluents 3228
Secondary treatment requirements 3233
NPDES permits 3211, 3261
Oil and grease test procedures 3235
Permit applications 3220
Permit regulations streamlining 3206, 3210, 3248
Pretreatment regulations 3245
Publicly owned treatment works pretreatment program. 3213
Publicly owned treatment works renewal process 3212
Radionuclides 3265
Recoverable metals criteria 3232
Sewage sludge incinerator emissions 3242
Sludge management programs 3279
Sludge use and disposal 3223, 3240
State sewage sludge management 3204
Stormwater runoff 3247, 3250
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants ....3236
Total maximum daily loads 3214
Trace metals criteria 3215
Waste disposal permit applications 3246
Water quality standards 3201, 3202, 3214, 3244, 3257
Water supply:
Carcinogen risk assessment 3531
Drinking water:
Aldicarb and atrazine 3270
Analyzing regulated drinking water contaminants 3225, 3258
Arsenic 3257
Contaminant levels 3272
Contaminants 3253, 3265, 3268
c°Pper 3264
Disinfectants 3266
Drinking Water Priority List.... 3271
Injection wells 3259, 3263
Intake zones 3219, 3249
Lead.. 3254
Monitoring requirements 3260
Radionuclides 3355
Regulations reformatting 3256, 3257
Sulfate 3269
Ecological risk assessment 3532
Groundwater monitoring 3316
Groundwater protection 3132, 3141, 3149
Reproductive toxicity risk assessment 3543
Water transportation:
See Vessels
Weapons:
See Arms and munitions
Wetlands:
See Coastal zone
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Ch. I
[FRL-5450-1]
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
SUMMARY: The regulatory agenda is a
semiannual summary of current and
projected rulemakings, reviews of
existing regulations, and completed
actions of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). By providing the public
with information about regulatory
actions scheduled for issuance within
the following year, the Agency hopes to
encourage public participation in the
regulatory process.
The rules and schedules presented
here reflect EPA's plans based on the
best current information. However,
legislative proposals now under
consideration by the Congress, as well
as continuing budget uncertainties, may
affect the Agency's authority to
undertake or capacity to complete any
activity listed in this agenda within the
schedule presented.
ADDRESSES: To be placed on the agenda
mailing list, either write to
USEPA/NCEPI at P.O. Box 42419,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, or fax your
request to (513) 489-8695. If you need
confirmation that your request was
received, you may call (513) 489-8190.
If you have suggestions to improve
this publication, comments on rules that
substantially impact small entities, 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 the agency contact
who is most familiar with the subject
matter is listed for each action.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Priorities and Schedules
Government shutdowns and reduced
funding for EPA under continuing
resolutions have already delayed many
of EPA's regulatory actions. While EPA
continues to devote its best efforts
toward full protection of human health
and the environment, further delays
should be expected if the budget
reductions continue throughout the
year. EPA, however, remains fully
committed and places priority on
reinventing environmental regulations
to provide greater protection at less cost.
EPA's reinvention efforts are described
more fully in its regulatory plan, 60 FR
59658 (November 28,1995). EPA will
continue efforts to reduce paperwork
burden, to develop commonsense
regulatory actions, and to delete or
modify regulations currently in place.
EPA will also give priority to initiatives
that offer novel solutions to real
environmental problems posed by an
industry or locality when generally
applicable mandates may prove
ineffective or inefficient in a specific
application. However, despite the
priority EPA places on these initiatives,
regulatory actions implementing them
may also necessarily be delayed.
How the Agenda Is Organized
Each agenda entry includes the title,
legal authority, CFR reference, legal
deadline, abstract, and timetable. Each
entry also indicates the categories of
small entities and levels of government
that may be affected by the rulemaking
and whether the Agency plans to
prepare a Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis. In addition, the Agency
indicates whether an entry is part of the
Reinventing Government effort. Lastly,
the agenda includes an agency contact
person for each entry.
The agenda is organized by statute
and ordered numerically within each
statute. Entries within each statute are
divided into five categories: (1) Prerule,
(2) proposed rule, (3) final rule, (4) long-
term actions (i.e., actions under
preparation that will not be published
until after the 1-year horizon for this
agenda), and (5) 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 an
action is appearing in the 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 substantial
EPA regulations. To focus the public's
attention on the most imminent actions,
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
review the items contained in this
agenda over the next 6 months. Items in
this agenda may be deleted, or hew
items may be added as a result of that
review.
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.
III. Long-Term Actions
This section includes actions with
publication dates beyond the next 12
months. Please note that the Agency
will continue to work with the public to
develop partnerships and information
necessary to support these rulemakings
with long-term publication dates.
IV. Completed Actions
This section contains actions that
appeared in the previous agenda but
which EPA is deleting because they are
completed or are no longer under
consideration for rulemaking. If an
action appears in the completed section,
it may not appear in future agendas,
unless the Agency decides to initiate
action again, and then it will appear as
a new entry.
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EPA
Regulatory Flexibility Act
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 are subject
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
%vhich exceeds the requirements of the
RFA (this policy applies to rulemakings
that were initiated on or after April 9,
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 with 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, as well as tinder
the requirements of the Regulatory
Flexibility Aqt, 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 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.
Dated: March 28,1996.
Rob Wolcott,
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office
of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Prerule Stage
Sequence
Number
3128
Title
Data Consolidation Initiative; Key Identifiers Reporting
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AD01
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3127
3128
3129
3130
3131
3132
3133
3134
3135
3138
Title
SAN No. 3154. Pesticide Tolerance Decisions Under the Delaney Clause ...
SAN No. 3430. Pesticides: Tolerance Program Revisions
SAN No. 3735. The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide Small-Scale Field Testing
Pesticides; Self-Certification
SAN No. 2687. Pesticide Data Requirements for Registration (Revision)
SAN No. 3222. Pesticides and Groundwater State Management Plan Regulation
SAN No. 2725. FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide Production and Distribution (Revision)
SAN No. 3731. Modifications to Pesticide Worker Protection Standard
SAN No. 3318. Exemption of Sterilant Pesticide Products From Regulation Under the Federal Insecticide, Fun-
gicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
SAN No. 3736. Pesticide Export Policy
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC55
2Q70-AC74
2070-AC99
onyn. A nnn
2070-AC12
2070-AC46
2070-AC07
2070-AC93
onyn.Af^a
2070-AD02
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number •
3137
3138
3139
3140
3141
3142
3143
3144
3145
3146
Title
SAN No 3734 Pesticides' Revision of Notification Procedure
SAN No 3739 Cross-Contamination of Pesticide Products
SAN No 2684 Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides Under FIFRA and FFDCA
SAN No 3135 Pesticide Flammability Labeling Requirements for Total Release Foggers
SAN No 2371 Restricted Use Criteria for Pesticides in Groundwater
SAN No 2338 Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit Information (Revision)
SAN No. 2720. Policy or Procedures for Notification to the Agency of Stored Pesticides With Cancelled or Sus-
pended Registration
SAN No 3733 Scope and Clarification of the WPS Exceptions Process
SAN No 3432 Pesticide Management and Disposal
SAN No 3320 Regulatory Relief for Low-Risk Pesticides
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC98
2070-AD03
2070-AC02
2070-AC60
2070-AB60
2070-AB50
2070-AC08
2070-AC96
2070-AC81
2070-AC67
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3147
3148
3149
3150
3151
3152
3153
3154
SAN No 2444
SAN No 3113
SAN No 2351
SAN No 1640
SAN No. 3636.
SAN No 3732
SAN No 2659
SAN No 2639
Title
Pesticide Tolerances' Portion of Food Commodities To Be Analyzed for Pesticide Residues
Endangered Species Protection Program
Classification of Certain Pesticides for Restricted Use Due to Groundwater Concerns
Worker Protection Standards; Pesticide Hazard Communication
Pesticide Labeling Claims
Exceptions to Pesticide Worker Protection Standard
Pesticide Management and Disposal' Standards for Pesticide Containers and Containment . .
Child-Resistant Packaging Regulations (Revision)
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC45
2070-AC42
2070-AC33
2070-AC34
2070-AC85
2070-AC95
2070-AB95
2070-AB96
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3155
Title
SAN No 3199 Interpretation of Raw Agricultural Commodity
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC54
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence'
Number
3156
3157
3158
3159
3160
3161
3162
3163
3164
3165
3166
3167
3168
3169
3170
Title
SAN No. 3301. TSCA Chemical Use Inventory Project
SAN No. 3034. Facility Coverage Amendment; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-To-Know ...
SAN No. 3388. Deletion of Isopropyl Alcohol; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-To-Know
SAN No. 2425. Responses to Petitions Received To Add to or Delete Chemicals From the List of Toxic Chemi-
cals Subject to Toxic Release Reporting Under EPCRA Section 313
SAN No 2847 Mandatory Pollution Prevention Reporting for Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)
SAN No. 3243. Lead Hazard Standards
SAN No 3631 Evaluation of Products for Lead-Based Paint Activities
SAN No 3755 CFR Regulatory Review Related Initiatives
SAN No 3494 Proposed Decisions on Test Rules
SAN No. 2563. ATSDR Substances Test Rule .'.
SAN No. 2865. Multichemical Endpoint(s) Test Rule; Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity, and
Neurotoxicity
SAN No 2865 Multichemical Endpoint Test Rule* Chemical Fate and Environmental Effects
SAN No 3504 Hazardous Air Pollutants Test Rule
SAN No 2245 Negotiated Consent Order and Test Rule Procedures
SAN No. 3047. Amendments to the Asbestos-Containina Materials in Schools Rule
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC61
2070-AC71
2070-AC77
2070-ACOO
2070-AC24
2070-AC63
2070-AC88
2070-AC97
2070-AB07
2070-AB79
2070-AC27
2070-AC36
2070-AC76
2070-AB30
2070-AC62
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—Proposed Rule Stage (Continued)
Sequence
Number
3171
3172
Title
SAN No. 1923. Significant New Use Rules on National Program Chemicals; Asbestos, Lead, and Refractory Ce-
ramic Fibers
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
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC37
2070-AC84
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3173
3174
3175
3176
3177
3178
3179
3180
3181
3182
3183
3184
3185
3186
3187
3188
3189
3190
3191
3192
3193
Title
SAN No. 3244. Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Training, Accreditation, and Certification Rule and Model
State Plan Rule
SAN No. 3242. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements at Renovation of Target Housing
SAN No. 2249. Amendments to the Asbestos Worker Protection Rule
SAN No. 3508. TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Abatement Waste
SAN No. 3480. Development of Guidance as Mandated by Executive Order 12873, Section 503 on "Environ-
mentally Preferable Products"
Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead Hazards
SAN No. 3493. Final Decisions on Test Rules
SAN No. 1923. Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals
SAN No. 1976. Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New Chemical Substances
SAN No. 3495. Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) To Extend Provisions of Section 5(e) Or-
ders
SAN No. 2247. Generic Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Acrylate Compounds
SAN No. 2326. Rulemaking Concerning Certain Microbial Products ("Biotechnology") Under the Toxic Sub-
stances Control Act (TSCA)
SAN No. 2150. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Applications for Exemptions From the Ban on Manufacturing,
Processing, and Distribution
SAN No. 2878. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments
SAN No. 2779. Use of Acrylamide for Grouting
SAN No. 3021. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Transformer Reclassification Rule
SAN No. 3148. Revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan
SAN No. 3860. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments
SAN No. 2178. Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules
SAN No. 1139. Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules
SAN No. 31 18. TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public Comment
Regulation
Identifier
Number
onyn.AOfi/l
2070-AC65
2Q70-AC66
2070-AC72
2070-AC78
2070-AD06
2070-AB94
2070-AA58
2070-AA59
2Q70-AB27
2070-AB56
2070-AB61
2Q70-AB20
2070-AC01
2070-AC1 7
2070-AC39
2070-AC51
2070-AD04
2070-AB08
2070-AB1 1
2070-AC80
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3194
3195
3196
3197
3198
3199
Title
SAN No. 3007. Chemical List Expansion; Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act Section 313
SAN No. 3252. Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) To Reduce Lead (Pb)
Consumption and Use
SAN No. 2146. Regulatory Investigation of Formaldehyde
SAN No. 2560. Procedures and Criteria for Termination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls '(PCBs) Disposal Permits ...
SAN No. 2844. Regulatory Investigation of Dioxin in Pulp and Paper Mill Sludge
SAN No. 3557. Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and Certification: Renovation and Remodeling
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC47
onyn.Apol
2070-AB14
2070-AB81
2070-AC05
2070-AC83
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)— Completed Actions
Sequence ,
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3200
SAN No. 3499. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information Requirements at the Transfer of Target Housing (Section
1018); Joint Rule With the Dept. of HUD
2070-AC75
Clean Water Act (CWA)— Prerule Stage
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
SAN No. 3662. Water Quality Standards Regulation—Revision
2040-AC56
Clean Water Act (CWA) — Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3202 SAN No. 3504. Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants and Toxicity for the State of Cali-
fornia 2040-AC44
3203 SAN No. 3618. Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants Under the. Clean Water Act 2040-AC54
3204 SAN No. 3788. Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge Management Regulations 2040-AC87
3205 SAN No. 3497. Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase Two 2040-AC53
3206 SAN No. 3861. Streamlining National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Requirements, Including General
Pretreatment Requirements 2040-AC69
3207 SAN No. 3209. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Industrial Laundries Category 2040-AB97
3208 SAN No. 3204. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Category 2040-AB98
SAN No. 3489. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Landfills and Incinerators 2040-AC23
SAN No. 3762. NPDES Streamlining Rule—Round II 2040-AC70
3211 SAN No. 3786. NPDES Streamlining Rule—Round III 2040-AC84
3212 SAN No. 3804. Streamlining 301 (h) Waiver Renewal Requirements 2040-AC89
3213 SAN No. 3625. Streamlined Procedures for Developing and Maintaining Approved Publicly-Owned Treatment
Works Pretreatment Programs 2040-AC57
3214 SAN No. 3700. Streamlining Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management Regulations 2040-AC65
3215 SAN No. 3702. Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water
Act 2040-AC75
3216 SAN No. 3701. Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the Clean Water Act 2040-AC76
3217 SAN No. 3767. Reformatting of Effluent Guidelines and Standards in 40 CFR Parts 405 through 471 2040-AC79
3218 SAN No. 3847. 1996 Effluent Guidelines Plan 2040-AC86
3219 SAN No. 3666. Clarification of the Application Requirements for States Wanting to Designate Drinking Water In-
take Zones, Thereby Prohibiting the Discharge of Vessel Sewage Within Those Zones 2040-AC61
3220 SAN No. 3234. Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Application Requirements and Form 2C—Wastewater Dis-
charge Information 2040-AC26
3221 SAN No. 2804. Clean Water Act Section 404 Program Definition of the Waters of the United States—Isolated
Waters and Artificial Waters 2040-AB74
3222 SAN No. 2737. Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations for Dredged Material 2040-AB62
Clean Water Act (CWA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
'3223
3224
3225
SAN No. 3497 and SAN No. 3442 (RIN 2040-AC46) Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Dis-
posal Rule—Phase One (Includes Continuous Emission Monitoring and Other Incinerator Requirements)
SAN No. 3581. Leather Tanning and Finishing Effluent Guidelines—Pretreatment Standards for Existing and
New Sources
SAN No. 3803. Analytic Methods for Measuring Radionuclides in the Drinking Water Program
SAN No. 1427. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category
2040-AC29
2040-AC48
2040-AC88
2040-AA13
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Clean Water Act (CWA)—Final Rule Stage (Continued)
Sequence
Number
3227
3228
3229
3230
3231
3232
3233
3234
3235
3236
3237
3238
3239
Title
SAN No. 2712. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category
SAN No. 2747. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Coastal Subcategory of the Oil and Gas Extraction
Category
SAN No. 2805. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
SAN No. 2806. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery Category Phase I
SAN No. 3391. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Pesticide Formulating, Packaging, and Repackaging
SAN No. 3661. Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants; States'
Compliance
SAN No. 3727. Modification of Secondary Treatment Requirements for Discharges Into Marine Waters; Change
to Eligibility for Different Averaging Period
SAN No. 3722. Amendment to Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Ore Mining and Dressing Point Source Cat-
egory, New Source Performance Standards
SAN No. 3617. Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
SAN No. 3679. Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of 2,3,7,8-Substituted Dibenzo-P-
Dloxins and Dibenzo Furans Under the Clean Water Act
SAN No. 3224. Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment
SAN No. 3783. Ocean Dumping Testing Requirements Clarification
SAN No. 2820. Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations •.
— ._
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AB53
9040- A R79
2040-AB78
2040-AB79
2040-AC21
9n4n.AP*w
Pftdn-AC.T?
904O-A(~:74
on/in-APR^
2040-AC64
2040-AC14
2040-AC81
2040-AB85
Clean Water Act (CWA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3240
3241
3242
3243
3244
3245
3246
3247
Title
SAN No. 3448. Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge (Round II)
SAN No. 3496. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery Category, Phase II
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
SAN No. 3833. Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source Category
SAN No. 3766. Water Quality Standards to Replace Portions of Existing State Water Quality Standards; i.e.,
State Antidegradation Policy for Pennsylvania
SAN No. 3663. Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution
SAN No. 2501. NPDES Wastewater Permit Application Forms and Regulatory Revisions for Municipal Dis-
charges and Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal
SAN No. 3785. Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC25
2040-AC30
2040-AC34
2040-AC90
2040-AC78
2040-AC58
2040-AB39
2040-AC82
Clean Water Act (CWA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3248
3249
3250
Title
SAN No. 3768. NPDES Streamlining Rule (Phase III)
SAN No. 3621. Marine Sanitation Device: Establishment of Drinking Water Intake Zones in Two Portions of the
Hudson River, New York State
SAN No. 3664. Storm Water Permit Application Regulations for Municipal Separate Storm Sewers
Regulation
. Identifier
Number
2040-AC80
2040-AC51
2040-AC59
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3251
3252
Title
SAN No. 1727. Environmental Protection Standards for Low-Level Radioactive Waste . .
SAN No. 2073. Environmental Protection Agency Radiation Site Cleanup Regulation
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AA04
2060-AB31
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Atomic Energy Act (AEA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3253
3254
Title
SAN No. 3602. Protective Action Guidance for Drinking Water
SAN No. 3321 (was 2073). Federal Radiation Protection Guidance for Exposure of the General Public
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AF39
2060-AE61
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3255
SAN No. 3232. Criteria for the Certification and Re-Certification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Compliance
With 40 CFR 91 Disposal Regulations
2060-AE30
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3256
3257
3258
3259
3260
Title
SAN No. 3563. Reformatting of Drinking Water Regulations
SAN No. 3862. Streamlining Revisions to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
SAN No. 3726. Analytical Methods for Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants
SAN No. 3784. Underground Injection Control Program Streamlining Rule
SAN No. 3761 Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring Requirements
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC41
2040-AC66
2040-AC77
2040-AC83
2040-AC73
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3261
3262
3263
Title
SAN No. 3562. Amendments to Requirements for Authorized State Permit Programs Under Section 402 of the
Clean Water Act
SAN No. 3445. Drinking Water Microbial and Disinfection By-Product Monitoring Rule (Formerly Called the "In-
formation Collection Disinfection By-Products Rule")
SAN No. 2778. Management of Class V Injection Wells Under Part C of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC43
2040-AC24
2040-AB83
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3264
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
3271
Title
SAN No. 3440. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper (Revision)
SAN No. 2281. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radionuclides
SAN No. 2340. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Disinfection
SAN No. 2807. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic
SAN No. 2772/2304. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants From Drinking Water Prior-
ity List (Phase VIA) — Disinfection By-Products Rule and Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
SAN No. 3176. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Sulfate
SAN No. 3238. National Primary Drinking Water Standards (NPDWRs) for Aldicarb
SAN No. 3509. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants From Drinking Water Priority List
(Phase VI-B) — Organic and Inorganic Contaminants
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC27
2040-AA94
2040-AA97
2040-AB75
2040-AB82
2040-AC07
2040-AC13
2040-AC22
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Sequence
Number
3272
Title
SAN No. 3565. Revision of Current Requirements for Triggering
'
Increased Drinking Water Monitoring
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC52
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Prerule Stage
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3273
SAN No. 2390. Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous Waste Manage-
ment Facilities
2050-AB80
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3274
3275
3276
3277
3278
3279
3280
3281
3282
Title
SAN No. 3856. Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)
SAN No. 2634. Revisions to the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation
SAN No. 3668. Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Recycled
Used OH Management Standards
SAN No. 2872. Modifications to the Definition of Solid Waste and Regulations of Hazardous Waste Recycling:
General
SAN No. 3134. Spent Solvents Listing Determination
SAN No. 3151. Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determination
SAN No. 2982. Requirements for Management of Hazardous Contaminated Media Commonly Referred to as
"Hazardous Waste Identification Rule for Contaminated Media or HWIR— Media"
SAN No. 2827. RCRA Subtitle C Indian Program Authorization
SAN No. 3545. Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing Recovered
Materials
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2Q50-AE34
2Q50-AC62
2Q50-AE28
2Q50-AD18
2Q50-AD84
2050-AD85
2050-AE22
2050-AD07
pn^h-AFP^
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3283
3284
3285
3288
3287
3288
3289
3290
3291
3292
3293
3294
3295
3296
Title
SAN No. 3428. Standards for the Management and Use of Slag Residues Derived from High Temperature Met-
als Recovery (HTMR) Treatment of KO61, KO62 and F006 Wastes
SAN No. 3546. Alternatives for Ground-Water Monitoring for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Located in Either
Dry or Remote Areas
SAN No. 3328. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes: Hazardous Waste Identification Rule (HWIR);
Waste
SAN No. 3042. Hazardous Waste Management System: Post-Closure Requirements
SAN No. 3065. Listing Determination for Hazardous Wastes — Organobromines Chemical Industry
SAN No. 3427. New and Revised Testing Methods Approved for RCRA Subtitle C, in "Test Methods for Evaluat-
ing Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods" (SW-846), Third Edition, Update III
SAN No. 3179. RCRA Subtitle D Corporate Financial Test and Guarantee
SAN No. 3416. Revisions to Criteria Applicable to Solid Waste Disposal Facilities That May Accept CESQG Haz-
ardous Wastes Excluding Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
SAN No. 3189. Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic Rule to Underground Stor-
age Tanks, Contaminated Media, and Debris
SAN No. 3066/3068/3069. Listing Determination of Wastes Generated During the Manufacture of Azo,
Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane Dyes and Pigments
SAN No. 3064. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste: Petroleum Refining Process Wastes
SAN No. 3333. Revised Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities
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
SAN No. 2647. RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE1 5
2050-AE24
2Q50-AE07
2050-AD55
2050-AD79
2050-AE14
2050-AD77
2Q50-AE1 1
2Q50-AD69
2050-AD80
2050-AD88
2050-AE01
2050-AE05
2050-AS71
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Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3297
3298
3299
SAN No. 3235. Rule Identifying When Military Munitions Become Hazardous Wastes and Management Stand-
ards for Such Wastes; Explosives Emergencies; Redefinition of On-site
SAN No. 2761. Financial Test for Local Governments That Own/Operate Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
SAN No. 2751. RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities; State/Tribal Permit Program—Determination of Ade-
quacy
2050-AD90
2050-AD04
2050-AD03
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3300
3301
3302
3303
3304
3305
3306
Title
SAN No. 3805. Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and
Listing of Hazardous Waste
SAN No. 3425. Facility Response Planning for Delegated Offshore Facilities
SAN No. 3547. New and Revised Testing Methods Approved for RCRA Subtitle C, Hazardous Waste Testing
Manual, SW-846, Third Edition, Update IV
SAN No. 3201. Regulatory Determination on Remaining Wastes From the Combustion of Fossil Fuels
SAN No. 3237. Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Mer-
cury-Containing Lamps
SAN No. 3147. Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
SAN No. 3433. Underground Storage Tanks Containing Hazardous Substances - Financial Responsibility Re-
quirements
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE32
2050-AE18
2050-AE25
2050-AD91
2050-AD93
2050-AE21
2050-AC15
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3307
3308
3309
3310
3311
3312
3313
3314
3315
3316
3317
Title
SAN No. 3801 . Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Amend-
ment to Definition of Solid Waste (Recovered Oil)
SAN No. 3426. Regulations To Control Imports and Exports of Hazardous and Other Wastes
SAN No. 2524. No-Migration Variance for Prohibited Hazardous Waste Land Disposal
SAN No. 2780. Causes for Permit Modifications to Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
SAN No. 3114. Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste: Implementation of the OECD Decision for Recyclable
Wastes
SAN No. 3315. RCRA Expanded Public Participation
SAN No. 3334. Cement Kiln Dust
SAN No. 3365. Land Disposal Restrictions— Phase III: Decharacterized Wastewaters, Carbamate Wastes, and
Spent Aluminum Potliners
SAN No. 3094. Extension of States' Interim Authorization Option To Carry Out Post-HSWA Regulations . .
SAN No. 3150. Field Filtering of Groundwater Samples
SAN No. 3032. Guideline for Federal Procurement of Paper and Paper Products Containing Recovered Materials
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE31
2050-AE1 3
2050-AC44
2050-AD05
2050-AD87
2050-AD97
2050-AE02
2050-AD38
2050-AD57
2050-AD86
2050-AD41
Clean Air Act (CAA)—Prerule Stage
Sequence
Number
3318
3319
3320
3321
3322
Title
SAN No. 3553.
SAN No. 3795.
to Modify Allow
SAN No. 3795.
SAN No. 3552.
SAN No. 3389.
Development of Ozone, Particulate Matter and Regional Haze Implementation Programs
Acid Rain Program: Elimination of Direct Sale Program and IPP Written Guarantee; and ANPRM
ance Auction
Acid Rain Program: SO2 Allowance Auction and Electronic Allowance Transfer
Regional Haze Protection Rule
Fuels and Fuel Additives Waiver Application Criteria
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AF34
2060-AG41
2060-AG75
2060-AF32
2060-AE68
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Sequence
Number
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3324
3325
3326
3327
3323
3329
3330
3331
3332
3333
3334
3335
3336
3337
3338
3339
3340
3341
3342
3343
3344
3345
3346
3347
3348
3349
3350
3351
3352
3353
3354
3355
3356
3357
3358
3359
3360
3361
3362
3363
3364
3365
3366
3367
3368
3369
3370
Title
SAN No. 2909. Revisions to the New Source Review Regulations
SAN No. 2961. Locomotive Emission Standards
SAN No. 3259. New Source Review (NSR) Reform
SAN No. 3263. Performance Warranty and Inspection/Maintenance Test Procedures
SAN No. 3262. Inspection/Maintenance Recall Requirements
SAN No. 3302. Consolidated Emission Reporting
SAN No. 3353. NAAQS: Ozone (Review)
SAN No. 3448. NAAQS: Particulate Matter (Review)
SAN No. 3407. Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution Measurement Methods for Various Medias
SAN No. 3549. NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - FCC Units, Reformers and Sulfur Plants
SAN No. 3082. NESHAP: Ferroalloy Industry
SAN No. 3569. Federal Implementation Plan To Control Emissions From Two Power Stations Located on Navajo
Nation Lands
SAN No. 3572. Acid Rain Program: Revisions to Applicability, Exemptions, Allocations, and Small Diesel Refiner-
ies
SAN No. 3573. Acid Rain Program: Deletion of Certain Units
SAN No. 3574. Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Permits Regulations Under Title IV of the Clean Air Act To
Make Technical Corrections
SAN No. 3576. Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft and Aircraft Engines; Emission Standards and Test Proce-
dures
SAN No. 3649. Amendments to Method 24 (Water-Based Coatings)
SAN No. 3637. Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To Control Emissions From Sources Located on the Fort Hall
Indian Reservation
SAN No. 3642. NESHAP for Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities: Amendments
SAN No. 3598. Amendment of Enhanced Inspection/Maintenance Performance Standard
SAN No. 3599. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Extractive Test Method - Self-Validating Proce-
dure and GEM Performance Specification
SAN No. 3740. Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments: Flexibility and Streamlining
SAN No. 3725. Revision to the Maximum Oxygen Standard for Reformulated Gasoline
SAN No. 3756. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Ban on Fire Extinguishers Containing
HCFCs
SAN No. 3743. Amendments to Appendix A of Part 60, Appendix B of Part 61, and Appendix A of Part 63
SAN No. 3745. Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of HFC 431 Ome and HCFC
225ca and cb
SAN No. 3748. Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry
SAN No. 3750. Regulation Review/Burden Reduction
SAN No. 3845. Transitional Lock-In Procedures for Phase II Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) Program
SAN No. 3793. Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Controls Applicable to Gasoline Retailers and Wholesale
Purchaser-Consumers; 10 Gallon per Minute Fuel Dispensing Limit Requirement
SAN No. 3808. Acid Rain Program: Continuous Emission Monitoring Rule Revisions for Technical Issues
SAN No. 3810. Protection of Strat. Ozone: Reconsideration of Petition Criteria/Incorporation of 1995 Protocol De-
cisions 4
SAN No. 3811. Radionuclide Dose Methodology Update
SAN No. 3832. Revision of PSI (Part 58 Appendix G)
SAN No. 3838. Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - Exclusion of Compounds
SAN No. 3568. Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain
SAN No. 3470. Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51
SAN No. 3106. NSPS for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) - Revision
SAN No. 3753. Revision to NSPS: Nonmetallic Minerals Processing
SAN No. 3105 (was 2914) for NESHAP and SAN No. 2712 for Effluent Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines: Pulp and Paper
SAN No. 3373/2993. Radionuclide Major Source Definition
SAN No. 3215. NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Industry
SAN No. 3229. NESHAP: OH and Natural Gas Production
SAN No. 3228. NESHAP for Formaldehyde-Based Resins (Polymers and Resins Group III)
SAN No. 3303. NESHAP: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
SAN No. 3345. NESHAP: Steel Pickling, HC1 Process
SAN No. 3304. NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Production
SAN No. 3341. NESHAP— Cyanide Chemical Manufacturinq
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AD13
2060-AD33
2060-AE1 1
2060-AE20
2060-AE22
2060-AE32
2Q60-AE57
2060-AE66
2060-AFOO
2060-AF28
2060-AF29
2060-AF42
2060-AF45
2060-AF46
2060-AF47
2Q60-AF50
2060-AF72
2060-AF84
2060-AF90
2060-AG07
2060-AG08
2060-AG16
2060-AG17
2Q60-AG1 9
2060-AG21
2060-AG24
2060-AG28
2060-AG30
2060-AG43
2060-AG45
2060-AG46
2060-AG48
2060-AG49
2060-AG62
2060-AG70
2060-AG14
2060-AF01
2060-AD04
2060-AG33
2060-AD03
2060-AD60
2060-AE08
2060-AE34
2060-AE36
2060-AE40
2060-AE41
2060-AE44
2060-AE45
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Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3371
3372
3373
3374
3375
3376
3377
3378
3379
3380
3381
3382
3383
3384
3385
3386
3387
3388
3389
3390
3391
3392
3393
3394
3395
3396
3397
3398
3399
3400
3401
3402
3403
3404
3405
3406
3407
3408
3409
3410
3411
3412
3413
3414
3415
SAN No. 3340.
SAN No". 3479.
Emit
NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting
Amendments to Parts 51, 52, 63, and 70 To Revise the Provisions for Determining Potential To
SAN No. 3123. NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing Industry
SAN No. 3072. NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
SAN No. 3078. NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry
SAN No. 3079. NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
SAN No. 3408. NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production :
SAN No. 3451. NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production
SAN No. 3450. NESHAP: Pesticide Production (Production of Agricultural Chemicals) ,
SAN No. 3449. NESHAP: Chlorine Production
SAN No. 3338. NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production
SAN No. 3467. NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters
SAN No. 2547. National Emission Standard for Radon Emissions from Phosphogypsum Stacks
SAN No. 3378. NESHAP: Manufacturers of Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers
SAN No. 3465. NESHAP: Polycarbonates Production
SAN No. 3377. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) NESHAP
SAN No. 3550. NESHAP: Baker's Yeast Manufacturing Industry
SAN No. 3551. Amendments to General Provisions for 40 CFR 63
SAN No. 3829. Revisions to the Regulation for Approval of State Programs and Delegation of Federal Authorities
SAN No. 3830. Revision to the Rule for Approval of State Programs and Delegation of Federal Authroities, and
New Rule for Partial Delegation of Federal Authorities and Partial Approval of State
SAN No. 3836. Technical Amendments to Aerospace NESHAP
SAN No. 3613. New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines for Industrial and Com-
mercial Waste Incinerators
SAN No. 3610. Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment and Solicitation for Participation in the Transpor-
tation Conformity Pilot Program
SAN No. 3029: Aerospace SAN 3728; Shipbuilding SAN 3729; Wood Control Technology Guidelines (CTG)
SAN No. 3281. National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile Refinish Coatings
SAN No. 3351. VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings
SAN No. 3659. Aerosol Spray Paints VOC Rule
SAN No. 3658 and 3822 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products and Amendment to Add
Flexible Compliance Plan
SAN No. 3838. Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Coatings Used in the Aero-
space, Wood Furniture, and Shipbuilding Industries Under Clean Air Act Section 183(e)
SAN No. 2869. Revised Light-Duty Durability Procedures for Model Year 1999 and Later
SAN No. 3646. National 49-State Low-Emission Vehicles Program
SAN No. 3645. Control of Nitrogen Oxide and Particulate Emissions From Heavy-Duty Engines
SAN No. 3139. Amendment Concerning the Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of Foreign Manufactured
Vehicles and Engines
SAN No. 3091. "Substantially Similar" Definition for Diesel Fuels
SAN No. 3844. Modifications to Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline
SAN No. 3842. Amendment Concerning Applicability of On Highway Heavy-Duty Certified Engines for Use in
Nonroad Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Equipment .'
SAN No. 3361. Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horsepower) (Phase 2)
SAN No. 3789. Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Delegation Remand
SAN No. 3790. Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Offset Remand
SAN No. 3352. NSPS: Nitrogen Oxide Emissions From Fossil-Fuel Fired Steam Generating Units—Revision
SAN No. 3560. Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling Rule To Include All Refrigerants
SAN No. 3673. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Section 608 Sales Restriction
SAN No. 3640. Supplemental Rule To Require Certain Products Made With HCFCs To Bear Warning Label
SAN No. 3525 (generic). Update of the Acceptability List Under the Significance New Alternatives Policy (SNAP)
Program
SAN No. 3792. Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) and Hazardous Waste
Generators; Organic Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments, and Containers
2060-AE46
2060-AE63
2060-AE75
2060-AE76
2060-AE77
2060-AE78
2060-AE81
2060-AE83
2060-AE84
2060-AE85
2060-AE86
2060-AE97
2060-AF04
2060-AF06
2060-AF09
2060-AF26
2060-AF30
2060-AF31
2060-AG60
2060-AG61
2060-AG65
2060-AF91
2060-AG79
2060-AD05
2060-AE35
2060-AE55
2060-AF61
2060-AF62
2060-AG59
2060-AE06
2060-AF75
2060-AF76
2060-AD90
2060-AD77
2060-AG76
2060-AG78
2060-AE29
2060-AG39
2060-AG40
2060-AE56
2060-AF37
2060-AG20
2060-AF93
2060-AG12
2060-AG44
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Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3416
3417
3418
3419
3420
3421
3422
3423
3424
3425
3426
3427
3428
3429
3430
3431
3432
3433
3434
3435
3436
3437
3438
3439
3440
3441
3442
3443
3444
3445
3446
3447
3448
3449
3450
3451
3452
3453
3454
3455
3456
3457
3458
3459
SAN No. 2942. Compliance Assurance Monitoring Program (Previously Enhanced Monitoring Program)
SAN No. 3369. Federal Operating Permit Rules
SAN No. 2939. Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act
SAN No. 3264. Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements—Onboard Diagnostic Checks
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
SAN No. 3506. Addition of Methods 204, 204A - 204F for Measurement of VOC Emissions From Stationary
Sources .:.-.
SAN No. 3570. Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Administrative Appeal Regulations Under Title IV of the
Clean Air Act
SAN No. 3412. Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
SAN No. 2915. Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions - The addition of Methods 203A, 203B, and 203C
to Appendix M of Part 51
SAN No. 3638. Revision of EPA's Radiological Emergency Response Plan
SAN No. 3643. Sales Volume Limit Provisions for Small-Volume Manufacture Certification for Clean Fuel and
Conventional Vehicle Conversions and Related Provisions
SAN No. 3538. Compliance Application Guidance for 40 CFR 194
SAN No. 3675. Determining Conformity of General Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementation Plans (for
Attainment and Unclassifiable Areas)
SAN No. 3744. Amendment to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Monitoring Requirements
SAN No. 3650. Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recension of NAMS Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Require-
ments for Lead
SAN No. 3674. Amendments to the Final Rules NESHAP for Chromium Electroplating, NESHAP for Commercial
Sterilization, NESHAP for Dry Cleaners, and NESHAP for Secondary Lead Smelters
SAN No. 3835. Amendment to the User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Rule
SAN No. 3831. Revision to Appendix W of 40 CFR Part 51
SAN No. 3446. Revisions to Part 35, Subpart A Section 105 Air Grant Regulations
SAN No. 3087. Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and Management
SAN No. 1002 (Primary Standard) and SAN No. 3588 (Implementation) NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Review)
SAN No. 1004. NAAQS: Nitrogen Dioxide (Review)
SAN No. 2535. NSPS: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
SAN No. 2719. Medical Waste Incinerators (MWI)
SAN No. 2932. Guidance for the Implementation of Section 112(g)—Modifications
SAN No. 3077. NESHAP: Printing/Publishing Industry
SAN No. 3166. NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group I
SAN No. 3159. NESHAP for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations
SAN No. 3187. NESHAP: Polymers and Resins, Group IV
SAN No. 3469. NESHAP: Manufacture of Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde
SAN No. 3466. Delisting of Source Categories Under 112(c): Stainless and Non-Stainless Steel Manufacturing
and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Operation, Wood Treatment, and Chromium Chemicals
SAN No. 3046. Decision on the Petition To Remove Caprolactam From the List of Hazardous Air Pollutants
SAN No. 3791. Revision of Initial List of Categories of Sources and Schedule for Standards Under Section
112(c) and (e) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
SAN No. 2937. Field Citation Program .'.
SAN No. 3604. Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline, Individual Baseline Fuel Adjustments ....
SAN No. 3841. Adjustment of Reid Vapor Pressure Lower Limit for Reformulated Gasoline Sold in the State of
California
SAN No. 3827. Integrated Rule for Paper, Film and Foil Coating and Coatings: MACT for NESHAP; and BAC for
National VOC Rule
SAN No. 3660. Open-Market Trading Rule for Ozone Precursors
SAN No. 3300. Revised Carbon Monoxide (CO) Standard for Class I and II Nonhandheld New Nonroad Phase I
Small Spark-Ignited Engines ;
SAN No. 3541. On-Board Diagnostics: Revision to Requirements for Storage of Engine Conditions Associated
With Extinguishing a Malfunction Indicator Light
SAN No. 3323. Review of the Federal Test Procedure for Emissions From Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle En-
gines ;
SAN No. 2637. Alternative Test Procedure for the Voluntary Aftermarket Part Certification Program
SAN No. 3597. Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Certification Requirements for Deposit Control Additives
SAN No. 3843. Revision to the Covered Areas Provision for Reformulated Gasoline
2060-AD18
2060-AD68
2060-AD81
2060-AE19
2060-AE39
2060-AF02
2060-AF43
2060-AF70
2060-AF83
2060-AF85
2060-AF87
2060-AG09
2060-AG10
2060-AG22
2060-AG23
2060-AG36
2060-AG64
2060-AG71
2060-AF03
2060-AF79
2060-AA61
2060-AC06
2060-AC42
2060-AC62
2060-AD06
2060-AD95
2060-AD96
2060-AE05
2060-AE37
2060-AE99
2060-AF11
2060-AF33
2060-AG42
2060-AD82
2060-AG80
2060-AG82
2060-AG58
2060-AF60
2060-AG81
2060-AF20
2060-AE27
2060-AC50
2060-AG06
2060-AG77
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Sequence
Number
3460
3461
3462
3463
3464
3465
Title
SAN No. 3350. Emission Standards for Gasoline Spark-Ignition and Diesel Compression-Ignition Marine Engines
SAN No. 2888. Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Control Regulation
SAN No. 3575 (combined with SAN 3571). Acid Rain Phase II Nitrogen Oxides Reduction Program
SAN No. 3555. Amendment to the MVAC Rule To Include All Refrigerants
SAN No. 3556. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule Regarding a Recycling Standard Under
Section 608
SAN No. 3809. Technical Amendment to Regulations Promulgated Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act
Amendments
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AE54
2060-AD45
2060-AF48
2060-AF35
2Q60-AF36
2060-AG47
Clean Air Act (CAA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3466
3467
3468
3469
3470
3471
3472
3473
3474
3475
3476
3477
3478
3479
3480
3481
3482
3483
3484
3485
3486
3487
3488
3489
3490
3491
3492
3493
3494
3495
3496
SAN No. 3009/3357. Acid Rain Opt-In Regulations
SAN No. 3380. NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry - Wastewater
SAN No. 3516. Radiation Waste Management Regulations
SAN No. 3741. Service Information Availability
SAN No. 3819. NESHAP for Sewage Sludge Incinerators
SAN No. 3812. Radiation Protection Standards for Scrap Metal
SAN No. 3820. NESHAP for Plywood and Particle Board Manufacturing
SAN No. 3814. Guidance for the Implementation of EPA's Radiation Protection Standards for the Management
and Storage of Transuranic Radioactive Waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)
SAN No. 3656. Internal Combustion Engine NESHAP/NSPS
SAN No. 3657. Combustion Turbine NESHAP/NSPS
SAN No. 3343. NESHAP—Iron Foundries and Steel Foundries
SAN No. 3346. NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel
SAN No. 3326. NESHAP: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production .'. .-.
SAN No. 3452. NESHAP: Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Production and Processes
SAN No. 3548. NESHAP: Nylon 6 Production .„....,
SAN No. 3746. National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Paint Stripper Users
SAN No. 3747. NESHAP for Boat Manufacturing
SAN No. 3749. NESHAP for Tire Manufacturing
SAN No. 3752. NESHAP for Aerosol Can Production
SAN No. 3754. Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners MACT Standard
SAN No. 3821. NESHAP for Ethylene Processes
SAN No. 3823. Large Appliance Coatings Integrated Regulation
SAN No. 3655. Asphalt Roofing and Processing NESHAP
SAN No. 3652. NESHAP Chromium Refractories
SAN No. 3837. NESHAP for Industrial, .Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters ..........
SAN No. 3651. NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing
SAN No. 3751. New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for Other Solid Waste Incinerators
SAN No. 3824. Metal Furniture Coatings Integrated Regulation
SAN No. 3825. Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products—Integrated
SAN No. 3826. Plastic Parts Coating Integrated Rule for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Hazardous Air
Pollutants (HAPs) ,
SAN No. 2940. Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits Brought Under Section 304 of the Clean Air
Act
2060-AD43
2060-AE94
2060-AF41
2060-AG13
2060-AG50
2060-AG51
2060-AG52
2060-AG74
2060-AG63
2060-AG67
2060-AE43
2060-AE48
2060-AE79
2060-AE82
2060-AF27
2060-AG26
2060-AG27
2060-AG29
2060-AG32
2060-AG34
2060-AG53
2060-AG54
2060-AG66
2060-AG68
2060-AG69
2060-AG72
2060-AG31
2060-AG55
2060-AG56
2060-AG57
2060-AD80
Clean Air Act (CAA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3497
3498
SAN No. 3111.
SAN No. 3018.
lives
Prohibition
Regulation
Title
of Leaded Gasoline for Highway Use
of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Interim Requirements for Deposit Control Gasoline Addi-
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AD55
2060-AD71
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Sequence
Number
3499
3500
3501
3502
3503
3504
3505
3506
3507
3508
3509
3510
3511
3512
3513
3514
3515
3516
3517
3518
3519
Title
SAN No. 3354. State Implementation Plan Completeness Criteria .
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
SAN No. 3457. On-Board Diagnostics Service Information Available
SAN No. 3500. Application of Mandatory Sanctions Under Title V of the Clean Air Act
SAN No. 3468. Establishment of Lesser Quantity Emission Rates for Hazardous Air Pollutants
SAN No. 3474. Ammonia Test Method, 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix M
SAN No. 3472. Technical Corrections to Appendix A of 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix B of Part 61, Appendix A of
Part 63, and Part 60
SAN No. 3540. Technical Amendments to Evaporative Emission Procedure
SAN No. 3419. NSPS Appendix A - Reference Methods; Amendments to Method 24 for the Determination of
Volatile Matter Contents, Water Content, Density, Volume and Weight Solids of Surface Coatings
SAN No. 3306. Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic Compound - Exclusion of Perchloroethylene
SAN No. 2916. NSPS: Municipal Waste Combustion — Phase II and Phase III
SAN No. 2892. NESHAP: Asbestos Processing (Delisting)
SAN No. 2965. NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing
SAN No. 3074. NESHAP: Surface Coating Operations in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
SAN No. 3459. Criteria and Procedures for Determining Transportation Conformity in Attainment Areas
SAN No. 2665. Amendments to Regulations Governing the Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles
SAN No. 3097. Nonconformance Penalties for 1998 Model Year Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Engines
and Vehicles . .
SAN No. 3571. Acid Rain Program: Revised Group 1, Phase II, NOx Emission Limitations
SAN No. 3715. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Global Warming Potentials for Ozone-Depleting
Substances
SAN No. 3639. Amendment to the Refrigerant Recycling Rule To Modify the Sales Restrictions of Split Systems
SAN No. 3673. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Direct Final Rule Extending Reclamation Requirements of the
Section 608 Refrigerant Recycling Rule
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AE58
2060-AE62
2060-AE93
2060-AE96
2060-AE98
2060-AF22
2060-AF24
2060-AF49
2060-AGOO
2060-AG25
2060-ADOO
2060-AB51
2060-AD57
2060-AD98
2060-AE90
2060-AC58
2060-AE07
2060-AF44
2060-AG35
2060-AF81
2060-AF97
Superfund (CERCLA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3520
3521
3522
3523
Title
SAN No. 3806. Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Reform - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
SAN No. 3423. Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates
SAN No. 3439. National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed and Final Rules
SAN No. 3215. Amendments to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, Sections 302
Through 312
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE33
2050-AE12
2050-AD75
2050-AE17
Superfund (CERCLA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3524
3525
3526
Title
SAN No. 2979. Risk Management Program for Chemical Accidental Release Prevention
SAN No. 3054. Administrative Reporting Exemptions for Certain Radionuclide Releases
SAN No. 3036. Amendments to the Extremely Hazardous Substances List Under Section 302 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AD26
2050-AD46
2050-AD50
Superfund (CERCLA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3527
Title
SAN No. 2394. Reoortina Exemotions for Federally-Permitted
Releases of Hazardous Substances
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AB82
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Sequence
Number
3528
3529
Title
SAN No. 3050. Deletion of Saccharin From the List of Hazardous Wastes Under RCRA and the List of Hazard-
ous Substances Under CERCLA
SAN No 3424 Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Radon-222
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AD45
2050-AE20
Superfund (CERCLA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3530
Title
SAN No 3422 Response Action Contractor Indemnification
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE19
General—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3531
3532
3533
3534
3535
3536
3537
3538
3539
3540
3541
3542
Title
SAN No 3671 Final Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment
SAN No 3670 Proposed Guidelines for Ecological Risk Assessment
SAN No 3624 Guidelines for Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment
SAN No. 3765. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Cost Re-
SAN No. 3486. Rules of Practice for Enforcement Actions Not Governed by the Administrative Procedure Act
SAN No 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviation into EPAAR
SAN No 3629 EPA Mentor-Protege Program
SAN No. 3816. Agency Implementation of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) Changes to Truth in Ne-
gotiations Act (TINA)
SAN No 3255 Source Selection Procedures
SAN No 2662 Amendments to Part 22 Consolidated Procedural Rules
SAN No. 3817. Governmentwide Implementation of Federal Acquisition Strearplining Act (FASA) and Changes to
OMB Suspension and Debarment Common Rule
SAN No. 3807. Consolidation of Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLPS) Regulations Currently Under TSCA
and FIFRA Into One Rule
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2080-AA06
2080-AA07
2080-AA08
2020-AA25
2020-AA23
2030-AA37
2030-AA40
2030-AA47
2030-AA29
2020-AA13
2030-AA48
2020-AA26
General—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3543
3544
3545
3546
3547
3548
3549
Title
Final Guidelines for Reproductive Toxicity Risk Assessment
SAN No. 2702. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Cost Re-
covery
SAN No. 3578. Revision to Submission of Invoices Clause
SAN No 3579 EPA Policies for Information Resources Management
SAN No 3587 Merger of 40 CFR Parts 15 and 32 Into a Single Regulation
SAN No 3815 Conforming Amendments to the EPAAR From the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act
SAN No. 3367. Amend Subpart H Supplemental Rules To Ensure 40 CFR Part 22 Rule Conforms to the New
Federal Facility Compliance Act
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2080-AA05
2050-AC98
2030-AA35
2030-AA36
2030-AA38
2030-AA46
2020-AA22
General—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3550
Title
SAN No. 3240. Public Information and Confidentialitv Peculations
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2020-AA21
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Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3551
SAN No. 2512. Administrative Hearing Procedures for Class II Penalties Under CERCLA and Emergency Plan-
ning- and Community Right-to-Know Act
2050-AC39
General—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3552
3553
3554
3555
Title
SAN No. 3577. Grants and Cooperative Agreements With State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments
SAN No. 3436. Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Edu-
cation, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations
SAN No. 3628. Confidential Business Information Provisions and Clauses
SAN No. 3098. Implementation of Procurement Integrity
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2030-AA34
2030-AA32
2030-AA41
2030-AA25
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Prerule Stage
3126. DATA CONSOLIDATION
INITIATIVE; KEY IDENTIFIERS
REPORTING
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
tho CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: FIFRA, TSCA, RCRA,
GAA, SDWA, PPA, etc.
CFR Citation: Hot yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Using the various EPA
regulatory authorities, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA is developing a proposed
regulation for collecting uniform
facility identification information under
one regulation. The uniform facility
information will be used to link data
reported under various Federal
environmental laws, and is expected to
reduce regulatory burden for facilities.
This action will provide more
meaningful access to environmental
data and is the foundation for moving
forward the longer-term vision of full
data integration and uniform reporting.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
05/00/96
12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Agency Contact: Mary Hanley,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, (7405), Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1624
RIN: 2070-AD01
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3127. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE
DECISIONS UNDER THE DELANEY
CLAUSE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 348/FFDCA
409; 21 USC 346/FFDCA 408
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 185; 40 CFR 186;
40 CFR 180
Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial,
September 30, 2009.
ariable. Court-ordered deadlines
beginning September 1995.
Abstract: The Agency will make
decisions whether to revoke processed
food and raw food tolerances for a
number of pesticide carcinogens
because of the Delaney clause. The
Delaney clause prohibits chemicals in
processed foods that induce cancer in
man or animals. These decisions are
required by a settlement agreement
between EPA and the Natural
Resources Defense Council et al, and
will be in compliance with a decision
by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
which ruled that the Federal Food,
Drug and Cosmetic Act requires a strict
interpretation schedule set out in the
consent order approved by the Court.
Timetable:
Appendix I (Group A)
NPRM 07/01/94 (59 FR 33941)
Final Action 03/15/96
Appendix I (Group BID)
NPRM 01/18/95 (60 FR 3602)
Final Action 07/18/96
Appendix I (Group C)
NPRM 09/15/95 (60 FR 49142)
Final Action 03/15/97
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Appendix II (Group E)
NPRM 12/31/95
Appendix II (Group F)
NPRM 04/30/96
Appendix II (Group G)
NPRM 04/30/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3154.
Agency Contact: Jean M. Frane,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
RIN: 2070-AC55
3128. PESTICIDES: TOLERANCE
PROGRAM REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 346 to 346(a);
21 USC 348; 21 USC 371
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 177; 40 CFR 180;
40 CFR 185; 40 CFR 186
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is reassessing the
pesticide tolerance-setting process with
the goal of improving public health
protection provided by the tolerance
process, increasing public confidence
in the safety of the food supply,
clarifying and simplifying die process
for all affected parties, and utilizing the
most cost-efficient methods for
implementation and compliance.
Timetable:
Pesticides; Tolerance Program Revisions
Tolerance Policy Document 06/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3430.
Agency Contact: Christine Gillis,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7102
RIN: 2070-AC74
3129. THE 10-ACRE LIMITATION FOR
PESTICIDE SMALL-SCALE FIELD
TESTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC I36c
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 172
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will propose a
modification to its pesticide
experimental use permit (EAP)
regulations that will permit field testing
of new pesticides or existing pesticides
for new uses on a greater number of
acres without an experimental use
permit. Currently such testing is
limited to 10 acres cumulative total per
pesticide under a presumption that this
limited testing poses no adverse effects,
and therefore does not warrant the
Agency's oversight under the EUP
program. This action would reduce
burdens on pesticide producers who
currently must obtain an experimental
use permit for greater than 10 acres
testing. Little impact would be
expected on small businesses, because
they rarely engage in pesticide field
testing of new chemicals or new uses.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3735.
Agency Contact: Jim Tompkins,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW.,
7505C, Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5697
Fax: 703 308-1825
Email:
Tompkins.James@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC99
3130. PESTICIDES; SELF-
CERTIFICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 to I36y
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) is evaluating
self-certification as a possible approach
to reinventing the registration process
for pesticides. The goal of this effort
is to simplify, speed up, and increase
the efficiency of the registration process
while maintaining protection to human
health and the environment.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Draft PR Notices Self- 05/00/96
Certification of
Acute Toxicity and
Product Chemistry
Data
Final FR Notices Self- 07/00/96
Certification of
Acute Toxicity and
Product Chemistry
Data
Final Notification Rule 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Agency Contact: Jeff Kempter,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, (7505C), Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5448
RIN: 2070-ADOO
3131, PESTICIDE DATA
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
(REVISION)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC I36a; 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 tie registerability of
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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 clarity
all data requirements to reflect current
practice. Procedural and explanatory
sections of 40 CFR158 will be
amended to make them consistent with
the revised data requirements and new
uso indexing implemented pursuant to
1988 FIFRA amendments.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM12/00/96
Small Entitles 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
Phone: 703 305-5989
BIN: 2070-AC12
3132. PESTICIDES AND
QROUNDWATER STATE
MANAGEMENT PLAN REGULATION
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC136/FIFRA 3
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
now regulatory requirement for those
pesticides; absent an EPA-approved
state plan specifying risk-reduction
measures, use of the chemical would
bo prohibited. The rule would also
specify procedures and deadlines for
development, approval and
implementation of SMPs.
Timetable:
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
Phone: 703 305-7099
RIN: 2070-AC46
3133. FIFRA BOOKS AND RECORDS
OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION (REVISION)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
NPRM 05/00/96
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, 2225A, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-8383
RIN: 2070-AC07
3134. MODIFICATIONS TO PESTICIDE
WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136w
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Since the issuance of the
1992 WPS and the January 1,1995
implementation, farmworker groups
have expressed an interest in enhancing
specific protection measures, while
grower groups, the National Association
of State Departments of Agriculture and
others have expressed an interest in
addressing practical, operational
concerns. The Agency received various
requests and comments in the form of
letters, petitions, and individual and
public meetings to address the concerns
with the WPS. As a result, there may
be a need to make further changes of
a minor nature to the WPS rule. EPA
will take such actions as rules, policy
statements or other documents as
appropriate. Currently planned actions
are listed below:
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Decontamination requirements
NPRM 09/29/95 (60 FR 50686)
Final Action 04/00/96
Glove requirements
NPRM 04/00/96
Language and size requirements for
warning signs
NPRM 09/29/95 (60 FR 50682)
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3731.
Agency Contact: Don Eckerman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW
(7506C), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962
RIN: 2070-AC93
3135. EXEMPTION OF STERILANT
PESTICIDE PRODUCTS FROM
REGULATION UNDER THE FEDERAL
INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND
RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136/FIFRA 25
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.20
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will propose to exempt
from regulation under FIFRA sterilant
products used to control
microorganisms on treated
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environmental surfaces. EPA currently
regulates sterilant products as
pesticides; concurrently FDA regulates
chemical germicides used as sterilants
for medical devices under the Federal
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Under a Memorandum of
Understanding signed June 4,1993 and
amended June 20,1994 EPA and FDA
agreed to eliminate this redundant
regulatory jurisdiction. By exempting
sterilants under FIFRA, sole
jurisdiction will reside with FDA.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3318.
Agency Contact: Michele E. Wingfield,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7505C, Washington
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-6661
BIN: 2070-AC58
3136. PESTICIDE EXPORT POLICY
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC l36f/FIFRA 25;
7 USC 136o; 7 USC 136w
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 168; 40 CFR 169
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering revisions
to its pesticide export policy. EPA
believes that certain modifications are
necessary because (1) EPA's current
policy has resulted in too many export
notices on pesticides of little or no
concern to other governments; (2) the
increasing numbers of export notices
undermines the effectiveness of the
international Prior Informed Consent
(PIC) procedures, an international
information and exchange and chemical
management program developed by the
Food and Agriculture Organizations
and the United National Environment
Programme (UNEP); (3) the costs of
implementing the existing program on
the U.S. government, other
governments, and industry, should be
reduced.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
12/00/96
12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3736.
Agency Contact: Deborah J. Hartman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW.,
7501C, Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7100
Fax: 703 305-6244
Email:
hartman.deborah@epamail.epa.gov
R1N: 2070-AD02
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Final Rule Stage
3137. PESTICIDES; REVISION OF
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.44; 40 CFR
152.46
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule streamlines and
accelerates the review of certain
registration amendments by allowing
EPA to notify registrants directly of
types of registration amendments that
may be accomplished through
notification and non-notification. EPA
believes this streamlining change will
speed up the registration process while
maintaining protection of the public
health and the environment. The rule
changes are procedural. The revised
rule also clarifies when sale and
distribution of a product changed by
notification are permitted.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3734.
Agency Contact: Jeff Kempter,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, SE., 7505C,
Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5448
Fax: 703 305-6920
Email:
Kempter.Carlton@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC98
3138. CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF
PESTICIDE PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC I36a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158.167
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is evaluating its current
policy on allowable limits on cross-
contamination of pesticide products.
EPA's current policy is that any amount
of a pesticide active ingredient in
another pesticide product must be
reported to EPA as part of the
registration process. This zero tolerance
is a problem because cross-
contamination is an inevitable outcome
in the manufacture of chemicals. EPA
is attemping to clarify situation in
which the producer will be required to
report cross-contamination. The
expected output of this exercise will be
clear guidance to the regulated
community as to the levels of
contamination that will be allowed for
pesticides in other pesticide products.
EPA is using a risk-based approach to
determining acceptable levels of cross-
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contamination; the levels the Agency
will establish should in most cases,
protect users and the environment from
adverse effects. The adverse effect that
can occur at the lowest levels hi most
cases is phytotoxicity.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Analysts: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3739.
Agency Contact: Jim Jones,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7505W, 401M St
SW., Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8799
Fax: 703 308-8369
BIN: 2070-AD03
3139. REGULATION OF PLANT-
PRODUCED PESTICIDES UNDER
FIFRA AND FFDCA
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government- This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC136 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 FIFRA.
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
Final Action
11/23/94 59 FR 60496
08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2684.
Agency Contact: Flora Chow,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, (7501W),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8290
RIN: 2070-AC02
3140. PESTICIDE FLAMMABILITY
LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR
TOTAL RELEASE FOGGERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136/FIFRA 2;
7 USC 137/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 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 06/00/96
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
Phone: 703 308-8641
RIN: 2070-AC60
3141. RESTRICTED USE CRITERIA
FOR PESTICIDES IN GROUNDWATER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a /FIFRA
3
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the existing
Restricted Use Classification (RUG)
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 06/00/96
Small Entities .Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2371.
Agency Contact: Christine Gillis,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5131
RIN: 2070-AB60
3142. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR RISK/BENEFIT INFORMATION
(REVISION)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC l36d/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
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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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 08/23/78 43 FR 37611
Interpretive and
Policy Rule
Final Action 07/12/79 44 FR 40716
Enforcement Policy
Final Action Codified 09/20/85 50 FR 38115
Interpretive Rule
NPRM 09/24/92 57 FR 44290
Final Action 05/00/96
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
Phone: 703 305-7102
BIN: 2070-AB50
3143. POLICY OR PROCEDURES FOR
NOTIFICATION TO THE AGENCY OF
STORED PESTICIDES WITH
CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED
REGISTRATION
Priority: Other Significant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 03/28/91 56 FR 13042
Final Action 03/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2720.
Agency Contact: David Stangel,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, (2225-A), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 569-4162
RIN: 2070-AC08
3144. SCOPE AND CLARIFICATION OF
THE WPS EXCEPTIONS PROCESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC I36(w)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Scope and Clarification
of the WPS Exceptions Process will
involve will involve an analysis of the
existing scope of the WPS exceptions
process, an opportunity for public
comment on the analysis, and
consideration of whether the scope
should be expanded. In addition,
guidance will be issued to clarify the
types of information needed for each
individual exception request in order
for the Agency to be able to make a
risk/benefit decision.
Timetable:
Worker Protection Standard Exceptions
• Process
Scope and Clarification Document
01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3733.
Agency Contact: Don Eckerman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M St SW
(7506C)
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962
RIN: 2070-AC96
3145. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND
DISPOSAL
Priority: Other Significant
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:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM ~~ 05/05/93 58 FR 26856
Final Action . 12/00/96
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 Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, (2225-A), Washington DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-4162
RIN: 2070-AC81
3146. REGULATORY RELIEF FOR
LOW-RISK PESTICIDES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136/FIFRA 25
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. Some pesticides
may also be widely used in foods or
for other non-pesticidal purposes.
These pesticides are considered
innocuous or are otherwise some of a
character that do not require
registration. EPA intends to exempt
appropriate pesticides from registration.
Timetable:
List of Other Pesticides and Criteria
NPRM 09/15/94 (59 FR 47289)
Final Action 04/06/96
Small Entities Affected: None
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Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3320.
Agency Contact: Robert Brennis,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7505C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7501
RIN: 2070-AC67
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Long-Term Actions
3147. PESTICIDE TOLERANCES;
PORTION OF FOOD COMMODITIES
TO BE ANALYZED FOR PESTICIDE
RESIDUES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR180
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/29/93 58 FR 50888
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jean Frane
Phono: 703 305-5944
RIN: 2070-AC45
3148. ENDANGERED SPECIES
PROTECTION PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Proposed Notice 07/03/89 54 FR 27984
Final Notice 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Larry Turner
Phono: 703 305-5007
BIN: 2070-AC42
3149. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PESTICIDES FOR RESTRICTED USE
DUE TO GROUNDWATER CONCERNS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170
Timetable:
Phone: 703 305-5131
RIN: 2070-AC33
Action
Date
FR Cite
08/21/92 57 FR 38167
00/00/00
NPRM
Final Action
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Don Eckerman
Phone: 703 305-7666
RIN: 2070-AC34
3151. PESTICIDE LABELING CLAIMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156.10
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Melissa L. Chun
Phone: 703 308-8318
Action
Date FR Cite RIN: 2070-AC85
NPRM 05/31/91 56 FR 22076
Final Actfon 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris GiUis
3152. EXCEPTIONS TO PESTICIDE
WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
3150. WORKER PROTECTION
STANDARDS; PESTICIDE HAZARD
COMMUNICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Timetable:
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Don Eckerman
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962
RIN: 2070-AC95
3153. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND
DISPOSAL: STANDARDS FOR
PESTICIDE CONTAINERS AND
CONTAINMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 165; 40 CFR 156
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM (Container
Design, Residue
Removal, Bulk
Containment)
Final Action
02/11/94 59 FR 6712
10/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Janice Jensen
Phone: 703 305-7706
RIN: 2070-AB95
3154. CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING
REGULATIONS (REVISION)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 157
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rosalind L. Gross
Phone: 703 308-8354
RIN: 2070-AB96
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
3155. INTERPRETATION OF RAW
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180.1; 40 CFR
180; 40 CFR 185
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Interpretive Rule 01/25/96 61 FR 2386
Small Entities Affected: None RIN: 2070-AC54
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jean Frane
Phone: 703 305-5944
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3156. TSCA CHEMICAL USE
INVENTORY PROJECT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 710
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would require
chemical manufacturers to report to
EPA data on exposures and the
industrial and consumer end uses of
chemicals they produce. Currently, EPA
requires chemical manufacturers to
report the names of the chemicals they
produce, as well as the locations of
manufacturing facilities and quantities
produced. About 2,400 facilities
reported data on about 8,300 unique
chemicals during the last reporting
cycle under the TSCA Inventory
Update Rule (IUR). Data obtained
would be used by EPA and others to:
better understand the potential for
chemical exposures and then screen the
chemicals now in commerce and
identify those of highest concern;
establish priorities and goals for their
chemical assessment, risk management
and prevention programs and monitor
their progress; encourage pollution
prevention by identifying potentially
safer substitute chemicals for uses of
potential concern; and enhance the
effectiveness of chemical risk
communication efforts. EPA has held
meetings with representatives of the
chemical industry, environmental
groups, environmental justice leaders,
labor groups, State governments and
other Federal agencies to insure public
involvement in the Chemical Use
Inventory project. EPA plans to hold
additional meetings with stakeholders
to further discuss technical issues
associated with the development of a
chemical use inventory.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3301.
Agency Contact: Ward Penberthy,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1664
RIN: 2070-AC61
3157. FACILITY COVERAGE
AMENDMENT; TOXIC CHEMICAL
RELEASE REPORTING; COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013; 42
USC 11023; 42 USC 11048; 42 USC
11076; EPCRA 313
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The original Toxics Release
Inventory (TRI) required reporting from
facilities in Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC) codes 20-39. These
SIC codes cover manufacturing
facilities only. This requirement was
imposed under the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Know Act
(EPCRA) section 313(b)(l)(A). The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
is considering expanding this original
list. EPCRA section 313(b)(l)(B) and
(b)(2) provide the Administrator with
the authority to add or delete SIC codes
and the discretion to add particular
facilities based on a broad set of factors.
EPA is currently conducting analysis to
determine which SIC codes (or portions
thereof) should be considered for
coverage in TRI. Facilities in a broad
set of industries are under
consideration, including but not limited
to, electric utilities, waste management
facilities, mining, oil and gas
production, materials recovery and
recycling, and some warehousing
activities.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW. ,
(7408), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-AC71
3158. DELETION OF ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL; TOXIC CHEMICAL
RELEASE REPORTING; COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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 EPA is
not manufactured by the strong-acid
process and thus there are no releases
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Proposed Rule Stage
of IPA reportable under section 313,
deletion of IPA from the list would
eliminate erroneous IPA reports.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/96
12/00/96
Small Entitles 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, 401 M Street SW.
(7408), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
BIN: 2070-AC77
3159. 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
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This
rulomaHng is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC nois/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;
Acetone (delete)
NPRM 09/30/94 (59 FR 49888)
Final 06/16/95 (60 FR 31643)
Alloys-Chromium, Nickel, and Copper In
Alloys (modify)
Response 06/00/96
Ammonium Sulfate/Ammonla
(delete/modify)
NPRM 03/30/90 (55 FR 12144)
Final 06/30/95 (60 FR 34172)
Copper Pigments (delete)
NPRM 06/06/94 (59 FR 29252)
Final 04/11/95 (60 FR 18361)
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate (DEHA) (delete)
Response 08/01/95 (60 FR 39132)
Dlethylphthlate (delete)
Response 05/00/96
Ethylene Glycol (delete)
Response 05/00/96
Hydrochloric Acid (modify)
Response 05/00/96
Manganese in Slags (delete)
Response (denial) 08/25/95
Metallic Copper (modify)
Response 05/00/96
Monosodlum and disodium arsenate
(delete)
Response (denial) 04/20/95 (60 FR 19702)
Phosphates and Phosphorous Acid
NPRM 06/00/96
Polymeric Diphenylmethane Dllsocyanate
Response 05/00/96
Sulfurlc Acid
NPRM 07/26/91 (56 FR 34156)
Final 06/30/95 (60 FR 34182)
Zinc Oxide (delete)
Response 05/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2425.
Note regarding the reinventing
government effort: The following
actions are not part of the reinventing
government effort: Manganese in Slags
(denial), Monosodium and Disodium
Arsenate (denial), Zone Oxide,
Polymeric Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate, and Metallic Copper.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7408), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-ACOO
3160. MANDATORY POLLUTION
PREVENTION REPORTING FOR TOXIC
RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaldng is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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 reporting year,
the prior year and the following two
years. Facilities must also indicate
changes in production from year to year
and what source reduction activities
were implemented. This proposed
regulation would also redesign form R
to make it easier and more logical to
complete.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/25/91 56 FR 48475
Supplementary NPRM 09/00/96
Finalization of Form R 04/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2847.
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7408), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-AC24
3161. LEAD HAZARD STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2683
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April
28, 1994.
Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992
requires EPA to promulgate regulations
which identify lead-based paint
hazards, lead-contaminated soil, and
lead-contaminated dust. EPA is to
identity the paint conditions and lead
levels in dust and soil that would result
in adverse human health effects. On
July 14, 1994, EPA issued guidance on
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this topic to provide information while
a proposal is being developed.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/96
Final Action 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3243.
Previously listed under RIN 2070-AC53.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC63
3162. EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS
FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 102-550, sec 405(f)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April
28,1995.
Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992
requires the President to establish by
rule, criteria, testing protocols, and
performance characteristics to ensure
that lead-based paint hazard evaluation
and reduction products are effective.
The statute urges the use of
independent testing laboratories in
implementing the rule. The statute also
allows the President to delegate
authority for this rulemaking. While the
authority has not yet been delegated,
it is likely to be delegated to EPA. The
timetable below reflects such a
potential delegation.
Timetable:
3163. CFR REGULATORY REVIEW
RELATED INITIATIVES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 40 USC 11013 EPCRA
313
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 150 to 189; 40
CFR 372; 40 CFR 700 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On March 4,1995, the
President directed all Federal agencies
and departments to conduct a
comprehensive review of the
regulations they administer, and by
June 1,1995, to identify those rules
that are obsolete or unduly
burdensome. The Office of Prevention
Pesticides, and Toxic Substances
(OPPTS) has reviewed regulations
under its purview, that is, those issued
under the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA), the Toxic Substances Control
Act (TSCA), and the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (EPCRA). As a result of that
review, OPPTS identified a number of
regulations that can be eliminated from
the CFR; in addition, OPPTS also
identified a significant number of
potential burden-reduction and
streamlining opportunities through
modifications to regulations and is
further evaluating other regulations to
determine if they can be simplified or
streamlined. The Agency plans to
involve the public as much as possible
by soliciting comments and conducting
stakeholder meetings and consultations.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3631.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC88
NPRM
12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3755.
A number of program activities and
regulations are being evaluated for the
regulatory reform initiative. As these
activities are developed, they will be
included in the Regulatory Agenda
when appropriate. Current regulatory
reform initiatives are identified in the
Regulatory Agenda individually.
Agency Contact: Allan Abramson,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, (7101), Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-2906
RIN: 2070-AC97
3164. PROPOSED DECISIONS ON
TEST RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: Other, 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 (EGAs) 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 06/00/96
OSHA Chemicals with Insuf. Skin
Absorption Data (ITC List 32)
NPRM or EGA 06/00/96
OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption
Data (ITC List 31)
NPRM or EGA 06/00/96
OSHA Chemicals with No Skin Absorption
Data (ITC List 35)
NPRM or EGA 06/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB07
3165. ATSDR SUBSTANCES TEST
RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4;
42 USC 9604(i)/CERCLA 104(i)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 795 to 799
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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
wore reviexved by NTP and EPA to
avoid duplicative testing. Other Federal
agencies were given an opportunity to
indicate then- interest in testing specific
ondpoints for chemicals on the list.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Small Entitles 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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB79
3166. MULTiCHEMICAL ENDPOINT(S)
TEST RULE; DEVELOPMENTAL AND
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY, AND
NEUROTOXICITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799.5050
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A multi-chemical endpoint
tost rule will require the testing of
many chemicals for a specific effect or
ondpoint, 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 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 neurotoxicity testing will
obtain base set neurotoxicity testing of
certain 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)
Reproposal 09/00/96
Multi-Chemical Rule for Neurotoxicity
Stay 06/27/94 (59 FR 33184)
EGA (for 7 Substances) 01 /2S/95 (60 FR
4515)
Final Revocation 01 /2S/95 (60 FR 4514)
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AC27
3167. MULTICHEMICAL ENDPOINT
TEST RULE; CHEMICAL FATE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Priority: Other Significant
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
Substances 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AC36
3168. HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS
TEST RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 4;
42 USC 7412/CAA 112; 42 USC
7403/CAA103
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: 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), and
requirements for an accidental release
control program. These data will also
be important for the right-to-know
program given the large release of these
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chemicals to the atmosphere. In order
to implement these and other programs
and requirements under section 112,
EPA must identity the health and
environment effects of potential
concern from exposure to HAPs,
ascertain the minimum data needed to
adequately characterize those health
and environmental effects, and assess
the risks posed by HAPs. In addition,
under section 103(d), EPA is required
to conduct a research program on the
short- and long-term effects of air
pollutants on human health, ascertain
the minimum data needed to
adequately characterize those health
and environmental effects, and assess
the risks posed by HAPs. 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.
Timetable:
procedural changes. Obsolete
provisions will be eliminated for test
rule development activities.
Timetable:
Action
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3504.
Agency Contact: Gary Timra,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1859
R1N: 2070-AC76
3169. NEGOTIATED CONSENT ORDER
AND TEST RULE PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USG 2603/TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the
testing consent order and test rule
development process to increase
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
Date
FR Cite
05/17/85 50 FR 20652
06/30/86 51 FR 23706
09/01/89 54 FR 36311
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
(Technical
Modification)
NPRM 09/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
BIN: 2070-AB30
3170. AMENDMENTS TO THE
ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS
IN SCHOOLS RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA 4;
15 USC 2607/TSCA 6; 15 USC
2647/TSCA 7
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 763
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:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3047.
Agency Contact: Brion Cook,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878
RIN: 2070-AC62
3171. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES
ON NATIONAL PROGRAM
CHEMICALS; ASBESTOS, LEAD, AND
REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 12/00/96
Lead
ANPRM 09/28/94 (59 FR 49484)
NPRM 12/00/96
Refractory Ceramic Fiber
NPRM 03/21/94 (59 FR 13294)
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1923.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC37
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3172. NOTICE OF TSCA SECTION 4
REIMBURSEMENT PERIOD AND TSCA
SECTION 12(B) EXPORT
NOTIFICATION PERIOD SUNSET
DATES FOR TSCA SECTION 4
SUBSTANCES
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This
rulomaldng is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603/TSCA 2;
15 USC 2611/TSCA 12
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 actions which
required testing under rules or
Enforceable Consent Orders. EPA will Action
identify sunset, or termination dates
that will identify:
(1) The end of section 4 reporting
requirements (40 CFR 790)
to calculate the sunset dates for multi-
chemical test rules.
Timetable:
Date
FR Cite
Solicitation
Final Action
06/00/96
01/00/97
(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
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3559.
Agency Contact: Frank D. Kover,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office Of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AC84
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Final Rule Stage
3173. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES
RULES; TRAINING, ACCREDITATION,
AND CERTIFICATION RULE AND
MODEL STATE PLAN RULE
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: PL 102-sso, 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
09/02/94 59 FR 45872
06/00/96
NPRM
Final Action
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysts: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3244.
Agency Contact: Brion Cook,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878
RIN: 2070-AC64
3174. LEAD-BASED PAINT
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AT
RENOVATION OF TARGET HOUSING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 102-550, sec 406
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745; 24 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
October 28, 1994.
Abstract: Section 406 of the Residential
Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
of 1992 requires EPA to develop two
products: (1) a lead hazard information
pamphlet, to be developed in
consultation with HUD and CDC; and
(2) an EPA regulation requiring
renovators to provide the information
pamphlet to clients before beginning
work.
Timetable: *„•
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
03/02/94 59 FR 11108
06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3242.
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC65
3175. AMENDMENTS TO THE
ASBESTOS WORKER PROTECTION
RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA 4;
15 USC 2607/TSCA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 763
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
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proposal would generally extend the
coverage provided under the OSHA
Asbestos Standard for Construction to
State and IOCE 1 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 relocating certain
worker protection provisions in the
WPR. EPA plans to further update this
rule to make it consistent with the most
recent OSHA rule.
Timetable:
Housing and Urban Development,
Department of Health and Human
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
abatement activities. EPA's Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances and the Office of Solid
Waste have initiated a joint rulemaking
to -address the disposal of these
architectural components. This
rulemaking would 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 standards for LBP
architectural components and identify
recycling and incineration activities
that would be controlled or prohibited.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 11/01/94 59 FR 54746
Final Action 06/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1777
BIN: 2070-AC66
3176. TSCA REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED
PAINT ABATEMENT WASTE
Priority: Economically Significant
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
managed under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
hazardous waste regulations. Other
Federal ager cies (Department of
Final Action
09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3508.
Agency Contact: Brion Cook,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878
RIN: 2070-AC72
3177. DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE
AS MANDATED BY EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12873, SECTION 503 ON
"ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE
PRODUCTS"
Priority: Other Significant
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."
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/29/95 60 FR 50722
11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-
related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no
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, 401 M Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3296
RIN: 2070-AC78
3178. SELECTED RULEMAKINGS FOR
ABATING LEAD HAZARDS
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2683; PL 102-
550
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April
28, 1994. Other, Statutory, October 28,
1994.
Final Statutory, April 28, 1994
(Sections 403, 402, 404) Final Statutory,
October 28, 1994 (Sections 406, 1018)
Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based
Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 requires
EPA to promulgate regulations that
establish standards for determining
hazards associated with lead-based
paint, lead-contaminated soil, and lead-
contaminated dust. EPA is to (a)identify
the paint conditions and lead levels in
dust and soil that would result in
adverse human health effects (on July
14, 1994, EPA issued guidance on
section 403 to provide preliminary
information while a proposal is being
developed); (b) promulgate regulations
(section 402) 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
(section 404) which may be adopted by
any State which seeks to administer
and enforce a State Program); (c)
promulgate regulations (section 406)
requiring renovators to provide a lead
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hazard information brochure
(developed separately hy EPA) to
clients before beginning work; (d)
promulgate, with HUD, regulations
(Section 1018) that require the
following before the sale or lease of
pre-1978 housing: disclosure of lead-
oased paint hazards, provisions of a
load-paint information brochure to the
prospective buyer or renter, and for
buyers, and the opportunity to conduct
a lead risk assessment or inspection.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
03/02/94 59 FR 11108
09/02/94 59 FR 45872
11/02/94 59 FR 54984
03/06/96 61 FR 9064
06/00/96
06100/98
11/00/96
09/00/97
NPRM Section 406
NPRM Sections 402
and 404
NPRMSectIon1018
Rnal Action Section
1018
Final Action Section
406
Rnal Action Sections
4 02 and 404
NPRM Section 403
Rnal Action Section
403
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis; Regulatory Impact Analysis
Additional Information: Lead Hazard
Standards (Section 403) (RIN 2070-
AC63)
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules:
Training, Accreditation and
Certification Rule and Model State Plan
Rule (Sections 402 and 404) (RIN: 2070-
AC64)
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Requirements at Renovation of Target
Housing (Section 406) (RIN: 2070-
AC65)
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Information
Requirements at the Transfer of Target
Housing: Joint with HUD (Section 1018)
(RIN: 2070-AC75)
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phono: 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AD06
3179. FINAL DECISIONS ON TEST
RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 (EGAs)
or pubh'sh 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 (C12-C14) Glycidyl Ethers
EGA 05/00/96
Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2)
ANPRM 12/29/83 (48 FR 57452)
NPRM 01/17/92 (57 FR 2138)
Rnal Action (EGA) 07/00/96
Bromlnated Flame Retardants
NPRM 06/25/91 (56 FR 29140)
Final Action (EGA) 09/00/96
DiBbaslc Esters (CPSC)
Final Action (EGA) 06/00/96
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (ITC List 22)
NPRM 05/17/89 (54 FR 21240)
Final Action 06/00/96
IRIS I Chemicals (ITC List 27)
Final Action 06/00/96
Mesityl Oxide
Withdrawal of Test Rule 05/00/96
Silicon-Based Glycidyl Ethers
Final Action (EGA) 06/00/96
TAME (OAR Request)
Final Action (EGA) 03/21/95 (60 FR
14910)
White Phosphorus (ITC List 34)
Final Action (EGA) 06/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB94
3180. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON
EXISTING CHEMICALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 planned or ongoing 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:
Benzidene-based Chemical Substances
Final 09/00/96 (60 FR 45119)
Chloranil
NPRM 05/12/93 (58 FR 27980)
Final Action 02/00/97
Heavy Metal-Based Pigments in Aerosol
Spray Paints
NPRM 06/00/96
2-Ethoxyethanol, 2-Methoxyethanol, & 2-
methoxyethanol Acetate
NPRM 04/00/97
2,4-Pentanedione
NPRM 09/27/89 (54 FR 39548)
Final Action 05/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AA58
3181. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON NON-
5(E) NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
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
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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 06/00/96
Aluminum Cross-linked Sodium
Carboxymethylcellulose
NPRM 06/11/93 (58 FR 32628)
Final Action 06/00/96
Diphenyl-2,4,6-Trimethylbenzol Phosphine
Oxide (87-586)
NPRM 02/02/88 (53 FR 2857)
Final Action 06/00/96
1-Decanimine-N-Decyl-N-Methyl-N-Oxide
(86-566)
NPRM 12/08/87 (52 FR 46496)
Final Action 06/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857
RIN: 2070-AA59
3182. CHEMICAL-SPECIFIC
SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES
(SNURS) TO EXTEND PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 5(E) ORDERS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
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;
Aromatic Amino Ether (P90-1840)
NPRM 06/06/94 (59 FR 29255)
Final Action 05/00/96
Batch SNUR: 84-660/-704,84-105M06 &
-107,85-433
NPRM 05/27/93 (58 FR 30744)
Final Action 05/00/96
Polyalkylene Polyamine
NPRM 12/19/94 (59 FR 65248)
Final Action 05/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857
RIN: 2070-AB27
' 3183. GENERIC SIGNIFICANT NEW
USE RULE (SNUR) FOR ACRYLATE
COMPOUNDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/22/93 58 FR 61649
Final Action 06/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857
RIN: 2070-AB56
3184. RULEMAKING CONCERNING
CERTAIN MICROBIAL PRODUCTS
("BIOTECHNOLOGY") UNDER THE
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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
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on how the TSCA Inventory will be
used, and EPA's approach to Research
and Development with biotechnology
microorganisms.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/01/94 59 FR 45526
Final Action 06/00/96
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, 401M St SW (7405),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3725
BIN: 2070-AB61
3185. POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS (PCBS): APPLICATIONS
FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM THE BAN
ON MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING,
AND DISTRIBUTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: is use 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: l) 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 PCS substitute which does not pose
an unreasonable risk of injury to health
or the environment.
Timetable:
Additional Information: SAN No. 2150.
Agency Contact: Tony Baney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
RIN: 2070-AB20
3186. POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC
2605(e)(l)(A)/TSCA 6(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: After analyzing the comments
received in response to an ANPRM
issued in 1991, EPA issued a proposed
rule on December 6, 1994 to 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. The notice also solicited
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 and the
transboundary movement of PCB
wastes. Roughly 270 sets of comments
were received in response to the
NPRM, a final rule will be drafted
promulgating more than 50 changes,
additions and deletions to the current
regulations. Finally, the rule
incorporated a reproposal of the April
6, 1990 proposed rule (55 FR 12866),
which intended to clarify questions on
whether the analysis of PCBs is to be
conducted "on a dry weight basis."
Action
Date FR Cite Timetable:
NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62875
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 06/10/91 56 FR 26738
NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62788
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2878.
Agency Contact: Tony Baney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
RIN: 2070-AC01
3187. USE OF ACRYLAMIDE FOR
GROUTING
Priority: Other Significant
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 rule would prohibit the
manufacture, distribution in commerce,
and use of acrylamide grout. In
February 1996, EPA reopened the
record for 30 days to take additional
comments, specifically to seek data on
the durability of acrylamide and NMA
grouts.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/02/91 56 FR 49863
Final Action 07/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3945
RIN: 2070-AC17
3188. POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS (PCBS) TRANSFORMER
RECLASSIFICATION RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605/TSCA
6(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legat 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/18/93 58 FR 60970
Final Action 09/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
BIN: 2070-AC39
3189. REVISED ASBESTOS MODEL
ACCREDITATION PLAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2646/TSCA 6
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 763
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 28, 1992.
Abstract: The Asbestos School Hazard
Abatement Reauthorization Act
(ASHARA) amended TSCA to require
that EPA revise its asbestos model
accreditation plan 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:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/13/92 57 FR 20438
Interim Final Rule 02/03/94 59 FR 5236
Final Action 09/00/96
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1878
BIN: 2070-AC51
3190. POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS (PCBS) DISPOSAL
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605(e)/TSCA
6(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will make
over 50 modifications, additions, and
deletions to the existing PCB
management program under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA). A
notice of proposed rulemaking was
published on December 6, 1994 and
covered the manufacture (including
import) processing, distribution in
commerce, export use, disposal, and
marking of PCBs.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62788
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3860.
Agency Contact: Tony Baney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 401 M Street SW.
(7404), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
RIN: 2070-AD04
3191. SECTION 8(A) PRELIMINARY
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 35th ITC 07/05/95 60 FR 34879
List
Final Action 37th ITC 05/00/96
List
Final Action 38th ITC 06/00/96
List
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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
BIN: 2070-AB08
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3192. SECTION 8(D) HEALTH AND
SAFETY DATA REPORTING RULES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(d)/TSCA
8(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These rules require
manufacturers, importers and
processors to submit unpublished
health and safety data on chemicals
added to the requirements of the Toxic
Substances Control Act Section 8(d)
Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule
(40 CFR Part 716]. These chemicals
have been identified by the Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, other
EPA offices, and other Federal agencies,
as well as recommended for testing
consideration by the Interagency
Testing Committee.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 35th ITC 07/05/95 60 FR 34879
Ust
Final Action 37lh ITC 05/00/96
Ust
Final Action 38th ITC 06/00/96
Ust
Small Entitles 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, 401 M Street SW.
(7405), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB11
3193. TSCA SECTION 8(E); NOTICE
OF CLARIFICATION AND
SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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 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).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/13/93 58 FR 37735
08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3118.
Note: This action will not revise CFR
text because it is not included in the
CFR. It will, however, streamline
requirements.
Agency Contact: Richard Hefter,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, (7402), Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3470
RIN: 2070-AC80
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Long-Term Actions
3194. CHEMICAL UST EXPANSION;
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT
SECTION 313
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Timetable:
Action
Data
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
Final Action Deferred
Chemicals
01/12/94 59 FR 1788
11/30/94 59 FR 61432
05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Susan B. Hazen
Phone: 202 260-1024
RIN: 2070-AC47
3195. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION
UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES
CONTROL ACT (TSCA) TO REDUCE
LEAD (PB) CONSUMPTION AND USE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 750;
40 CFR 745
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
05/13/91 56 FR 22096
ANPRM
Fishing Sinkers
NPRM 03/09/94 (59 FR 11122)
Final Action 12/00/97
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Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777
BIN: 2070-AC21
3196. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION
OF FORMALDEHYDE
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 765
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
ANPRM 05/23/84 49 FR 21870
NPRM 00/00/00
Termination for Apparel Workers
Section 9{d) Notice 03/19/84 (49 FR
21870)
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Frank Kover
Phone: 202 260-8130
RIN: 2070-AB14
3197. PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA
FOR TERMINATION OF
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS
(PCBS) DISPOSAL PERMITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/02/90 55 FR 46470
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tony Baney
Phone: 202 260-3933
RIN: 2070-AB81
3198. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION
OF DIOXIN IN PULP AND PAPER MILL
SLUDGE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 744
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Response letter to
EDF&NWF
Final Action
05/10/91 56 FR 21802
12/14/92
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert C. McNally
Phone:202260-3945
RIN: 2070-AC05
3199. LEAD-BASED PAINT
ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND
CERTIFICATION: RENOVATION AND
REMODELING
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/97
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC83
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Completed Actions
3200. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS AT
THE TRANSFER OF TARGET
HOUSING (SECTION 1018); JOINT
RULE WITH THE DEPT. OF HUD
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745; 24 CFR 35
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 03/06/95 61 FR 9064
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor
Phone: 202 260-1777
RIN: 2070-AC75
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Prerule Stage
3201. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
REGULATION—REVISION
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1313/CWA
303(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Water quality standards set
by States and Indian Tribes establish
the water quality goals for surface
waters of the US. They are the
foundation for protecting public health
and welfare and the ecological integrity
of the nation's waters. Water quality
standards regulations govern the
development, review, and revision of
water quality standards under section
303 of the Clean Water Act by States
and Indian Tribes and the review and
approval of those standards by EPA.
The regulations are being revised to
reflect the experience gained in the
program by EPA, States and Tribes. All
major components of the Water Quality
Standards Program will be reviewed for
potential regulatory and
implementation improvements to
provide increased State/Tribal
flexibility and further strengthen the
Standards Program as a key element of
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watershed based programs. This
includes the process for establishing
and revising use classifications;
establishing and revising numeric and
narrative criteria, including chemical
specific criteria, nutrient criteria,
wildlife criteria, and biological criteria;
expansion and clarification of the
antidegradation policy; more explicit
requirements for optional policies such
as mixing zones and variances.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
03/00/97
03/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3662.
Agency Contact: Rob Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4305), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9536
RIN: 2040-AC56
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3202. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC
CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY TOXIC
POLLUTANTS AND TOXICITY FOR
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC1251/CWA
101; 33 USC 1313/CWA 303
CFR Citation: 40 CFR131
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 IX will
promulgate water quality criteria for
priority toxic pollutants for the State
of California.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
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
Phone: 415 744-2004
RIN: 2040-AC44
3203. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY WEST
COAST TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF POLLUTANTS UNDER
THE CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1316/CWA
306
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend 40 CFR
part 136, by adding new West Coast
test procedures for the analysis of
pollutants under section 304(h) of the
Clean Water Act. This list of approved
biological test methods would be
amended by adding methods for
measuring chronic toxicity in estuarine
and marine species exposed to
pollutants in effluents and receiving
waters. State, local and tribal
governments and small businesses on
the West Coast are already using
variations of these methods in NPDES
permits. This rule will not have a
significant impact on State, local or
Tribal governments or small businesses
on the West Coast.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/96
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3618.
Agency Contact: Debra Denton,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 75 Hawthorn!? Street (W-5-1),
San Francisco, CA 94105-3901
Phone: 415 744-1919
RIN: 2040-AC54
3204. • STREAMLINING THE STATE
SEWAGE SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA
101
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124;
40 CFR 501
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The requirements for States
seeking authorization of their sewage
sludge programs are located at 40 CFR
parts 123 (for National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
programs) and 501 (for non-NPDES
programs). Both sets of requirements
were modeled on the NPDES
requirements for authorization of
wastewater effluent discharge programs.
Many States manage sewage sludge
through their solid waste programs,
which are often structured differently
than NPDES programs. As a result,
States are not always able to meet all
the requirements of parts 123 or 501.
The Agency wants States with well-run
sewage sludge management programs to
be eligible for authorization without
having to make unnecessary
administrative changes to their
programs. Proposed changes would
streamline the existing regulations to
ease the authorization process for States
and ensure that decisions are made
based on true environmental and public
health considerations.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM . 11/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3788.
Agency Contact: Wendy Bell,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9534
BIN: 2040-AC87
3205. AMENDMENTS TO ROUND I
FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR
DISPOSAL RULE - PHASE TWO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/33 USC
1345
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending the Round
I Final Sewage Sludge Use and
Disposal Regulations in two phases
(i.e., Phase One and Phase Two). Phase
Two will address issues presented by
judicial remand of specific
requirements in the final rule (part 503)
and modify technical and
implementation requirements. Some of
the issues that may be addressed in this
action include: land application
pollutant limits for molybdenum and
selenium, the total hydrocarbon (THC)
operational standard for sewage sludge
incinerators, and measuring
temperature in lieu of measuring THC
for incineration. The proposed changes
will impact Federal, State, local and
tribal governments as well as small
businesses. EPA expects that these
changes will increase flexibility and
thus reduce the regulatory burden.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
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: Robert M.
Southworth, Environmental Protection
Agency, Water, (4304), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-7157
RIN: 2040-AC53
3206. STREAMLINING NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING
GENERAL PRETREATMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA
101; 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1317/CWA
307; 33 USC 1328/CWA 318; 33 USC
1342/CWA 402; 33 USC 1345/CWA 405
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 403
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) is revising
regulations, guidance documents, and
forms to streamline procedures for
compliance with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements. The rule and form
revisions will eliminate redundant
regulations, provide clarification, and
remove unnecessary procedures which
do not provide any environmental
benefit. Revising and reducing
burdensome procedures will promote
efficiency and simplify the operation of
the NPDES programs. Where possible,
through the reliance on existing data
and collection of data in electronic
form, die burden on small businesses
and other entities will be reduced.
Timetable:
General Pretreatment for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution
NPRMi03/00/97
Final Action 03/00/98
NPDES and Sludge Municipal Permit
Application Forms and Rules
NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 06/00/97
NPDES Industrial Permit Application Form
and Regulations
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 01/00/98
Procedures for Developing and Maintaining
Approved POTW Program
NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Round II NPDES Streamlining Rule
NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 08/00/96
Round III NPDES Streamlining Rule
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3861.
Agency Contact: Traci Brown,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8487
RIN: 2040-AC69
3207, EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL
LAUNDRIES CATEGORY
Priority: Otiier Significant
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 31, 1996. Final, Judicial,
December 31, 1998.
Dates contained in Consent Decree
(NRDC v. Reilly).
Abstract: EPA is developing 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. EPA is negotiating an extension
of the judicial deadline for this rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
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Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3209.
Agency Contact: Martha Jordan,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-0817
BIN: 2040-AB97
3208. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
CLEANING CATEGORY
Priority: Economically Significant
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 31,1996. Final, Judicial,
December 31,1998.
Dates contained in Consent Decree
(NRDC v. Reilly).
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent
limitation guidelines for transportation
equipment cleaning facilities, which
clean the interiors of tank trucks, rail
tank cars, intermodal tank containers,
intermediate bulk containers, ocean/sea
tankers, and tank barges. EPA is
negotiating an extension of the judicial
deadline for this rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entitles 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
Phone: 202 260-6036
RIN: 2040-AB98
3209. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR LANDFILLS AND
INCINERATORS
Priority: Other Significant
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.
Dates contained in Consent Decree
(NRDC v. Reilly)
Abstract: EPA is developing 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." EPA is
negotiating an extension to the judicial
deadline for this rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
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.
John Tinger (Landfills), US
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Water, (4303), Washington,
D.C. 20460 202-260-4992
Agency Contact: Samantha Hopkins,
(Incinerators), Environmental Protection
Agency, Water, (4303), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-7149
RIN: 2040-AC23
3210. NPDES STREAMLINING RULE-
ROUND II
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA
301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC
1312/CWA 302; 33 USC 1316/CWA
306; 33 USC 1318/CWA 308; 33 USC
1342/CWA 402; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123;
40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 125
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On February 21, 1995,
President Clinton issued a directive
requesting that Federal agencies review
then- regulatory programs to eliminate
any obsolete, ineffective, or unduly
burdensome regulations. In response to
that directive, the Office of Wastewater
Management plans to issue a
comprehensive rulemaking package
revising certain NPDES requirements in
parts 122,123 and 124 to eliminate
redundant regulations, provide
clarification, and remove or streamline
unnecessary procedures which do not
provide any environmental benefits.
Some of these revisions include: 1)
consolidating regulatory definitions; 2)
removal of Part 124 Subpart F non-
adversary panel hearings; 3) possible
removal of storm water group
application requirements; 4)
streamlining permit termination
procedures; and 5) possibly revising
Part 124 evidentiary hearing
procedures.
This rulemaking is expected to affect
entities who operate the NPDES
program or who are regulated by it.
This includes small businesses and
State and local governments. Most of
these effects are expected to be
deregulatory or streamlining in nature.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/96
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. 3762.
Agency Contact: Thomas Charlton,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203)
Phone: 202 260-6960
Fax: 202 260-1460
RIN: 2040-AC70
3211. NPDES STREAMLINING RULE-
ROUND III
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority; 33 USC 1311/CWA
301; 33 USC 1312/CWA 302; 33 USC
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1316/CWA
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306; 33 USC 1318/CWA 308; 33 USC
1342/CWA 402; 33 USC 1361/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123;
40 CFR 124
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On February 21,1995,
President Clinton issued a directive
requesting that Federal agencies review
their regulatory programs to eliminate
any obsolete, ineffective, or unduly
burdensome regulations. In response to
that directive, EPA plans to issue
several rulemaking packages to revise
NPDES requirements in parts 122, 123,
and 124 to eliminate redundant
regulations, provide clarification, and
remove or streamline unnecessary
procedures. Revisions under
consideration in this rule include
adding additional permit modifications
that can be considered minor
modifications at 122.63, and changes to
requirements concerning EPA's review
of State permits. Other revisions may
be considered as work on this rule
progresses. This rulemaking is expected
to affect entities which implement the
NPDES program or are regulated by it.
This includes small businesses and
State and local governments. Most of
these effects are expected to be
deregulatory or streamlining in nature.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3786.
Agency Contact: Thomas Charlton,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6960
Fax: 202 260-1460
BIN: 2040-AC84
3212. • STREAMLINING 301 (H)
WAIVER RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA
301
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 125
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing an
amendment to the regulations
contained in 40 CFR Part 125, Subpart
G. These regulations implement Section
301(h) of the Clean Water Act, 33 USC
Section 1311(h). Section 301(h)
provides publicly owned treatment
works (POTWs) discharging to marine
waters an opportunity to obtain a
modification of secondary treatment
requirements if they demonstrate to
EPA that they comply with a number
of criteria aimed at protecting the
marine environment. This proposal is
designed to streamline the renewal
process for POTWs with 301(h)
modified permits. The action would
eliminate unnecessary paperwork. It
specifies that a completed application
would not be required for renewals in
cases where EPA already has the
required information. Additional
information would only be required as
necessary to determine ongoing
compliance with the 301(h) criteria.
This regulation should reduce
paperwork submissions from
municipalities, which should save time
and resources.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date
06/00/96
12/00/96
FR Cite
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3804.
Agency Contact: Deborah Lebow,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6419
Fax: 202 260-9960
RIN: 2040-AC89
3213. STREAMLINED PROCEDURES
FOR DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING
APPROVED PUBLICLY-OWNED
TREATMENT WORKS
PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314/CWA
304
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the current
regulations, many changes to approved
publicly owned treatment works
(POTW) pretreatment program are not
effective until formally approved by
EPA or the State. The formal approval
procedures require two public notices
of program changes. The entire
approved POTW pretreatment program
is also made a part of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit of the POTW that
administers the pretreatment program.
This means that the POTW's NPDES
permit must be modified when the
pretreatment program is revised. There
are State and EPA backlogs of
pretreatment program changes for
approval. The double notice procedure
is expense and normally elicits little
public comment.
Under the new regulations, the POTW's
NPDES permit will include only certain
significant elements of the approved
POTW pretreatment program. EPA or
the State will need to approve changes
to the POTW pretreatment program
only where die program is made less
restrictive or when EPA or the State
requests approval. In many cases, only
a single public notice of a change to
the POTW pretreatment program will
be required.
The new regulations will reduce the
administrative burden and cost
associated with approving and
maintaining approved pretreatment
programs without affecting
environmental protection. Impacts on
State, local and tribal governments and
small businesses are expected to be
positive. The rule is deregulatory.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/96
03/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3625.
Agency Contact: Jeff Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5586
RIN: 2040-AC57
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3214. STREAMLINING REVISIONS TO
THE WATER QUALITY PLANNING
AND MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaWng is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC1313/CWA
303
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 130
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 303(d) of the Clean
Water Act (CWA) requires States to
identify waters still requiring total
maximum daily loads (TMDLs). The
TMDL is a tool for achieving State
water quality standards. The TMDL
process provides a framework for
solving point and nonpoint source
EDilution problems in an integrated
ishion. Current regulations
implementing section 303(d) require
States to submit their list of waters
requiring TMDLs to the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) every 2 years.
This action would revise existing
regulations to require States to submit
thoir 303(d) list of waters still requiring
TMDLs to EPA every 5 years rather
than every 2 years. This revision is part
of EPA's goal to comprehensively
characterize State waters every five
years. Currently, waters are identified
on a number of lists as required by the
CWA sections 303(d), 305(b), 314(a),
and 319 (a). The Federal Register
notice proposing the revision will also
announce the availability of
supplemental TMDL guidance which
will clarify the definition of a TMDL.
Timetable:
Action
Data
FR Cite
NPRM 02/00/97
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3700.
Agency Contact: Mimi Dannel,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4503F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1897
RIN: 2040-AC65
3215. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF TRACE METALS
UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT
3216. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF CYANIDE UNDER THE
CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h)/CWA
304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR
122.21; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR 122.44;
40 CFR 123.25; 40 CFR 403.7; 40 CFR
403.12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action would
propose to amend the "Guidelines
Establishing Test Procedures for the
Analysis of Pollutants" under 40 CFR
Part 136 to approve new EPA methods
for the determination of trace metals at
EPA's water quality criteria levels.
These methods are necessary for the
implementation of water quality-based
permits under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
of the CWA. Water quality-based
permits are necessary when technology-
based controls do not allow a particular
water body to meet the state's
designated water quality standard.
Since the methods currently approved
under 40 CFR Part 136 were designed
to meet technology:based permitting
needs, and since these technology-
based levels are as much as 280 times
higher than water quality-based criteria
for metals, approval of new EPA test
procedures is necessary.
This action will not have a significant
economic impact on state, local, or
tribal governments or small businesses.
This regulation would approve a test
procedure to be used in measuring
trace metals under the National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System
unless the Regional Administrator
approves an alternative procedure.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
10/00/96
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3702.
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
RIN: 2040-AC75
Legal Authority: 33 USC l314(h)/CWA
304(h); 33'USC 1361(a)/CWA 501(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR
122.21; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR 122.44;
40 CFR 123.25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action would
amend the "Guidelines Establishing
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants" under 40 CFR Part 136 to
approve new procedures for the
analysis of cyanide under the Clean
Water Act.
Total cyanide is a toxic (priority)
pollutant as defined in the Clean Water
Act and listed at 40 CFR 423, Appendix
A. The term "total cyanide" refers to
all forms of cyanide, including those
forms that are readily bioavailable such
as free and weakly bound cyanide and
those forms that are less bioavailable
because the cyanide is strongly bound
to a metal ion. Method 335.1, Cyanides
Amenable to Chlorination (CATC), is
currently approved for the
measurement of free and weakly
complexed forms of cyanides. Methods
335.2 and 335.3 are currently approved
for measurement of total cyanides.
Subsequent to approval of Methods
335.1 and 335.3 under 40 CFR Part 136,
it has been shown that these methods
may not accurately reflect actual
cyanide concentrations found in
wastewaters. Additionally, the
approved analytical methods call for
hour-long distillation, chlorination
requiring an hour, and two separate
aliquots of a given sample distilled and
analyzed independently to determine
the CATC levels. In order to improve
the accuracy and reduce the costs of
cyanide measurements, EPA plans to
develop and propose new test
procedures for the determination of
cyanides.
This action will not have a significant
economic impact on state, local or
tribal governments or small businesses.
This regulation approves a test
procedure to be used in measuring
cyanide under the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System unless
the Regional Administrator approves an
alternative test procedure.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/96
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3701.
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
RIN: 2040-AC76
3217. REFORMATTING OF EFFLUENT
GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS IN 40
CFR PARTS 405 THROUGH 471
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA
303; 33 USC 1311/CWA 301; 33 USC
1314/CWA 304; 33 USC 1316/CWA
306; 33 USC 1317/CWA 307
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 405 to 471 as
amended
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action would
re-format the existing Effluent
Limitation Guidelines and Standards
found in 40 CFR Parts 405 through 471
without making any changes to the
requirements therein. The purpose of
this action is to streamline the CFR and
establish a format that is easier for
Federal, State, and local regulators and
the regulated community to read and
understand. This action does not
require State, local, or tribal
governments or the regulated
community to do anything beyond
what is currently required. This rule,
will, therefore, not impose any
economic burden.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3767.
Agency Contact: Jan Goodwin,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7152
Fax: 202 260-7185
RIN: 2040-AC79
3218. • 1996 EFFLUENT GUIDELINES
PLAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314/CWA
304(m)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR subchapter N
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August
28, 1996.
Consent Decree requires that the final
Plan be signed on or before August 28,
1996.
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Proposed 1996 Plan 05/00/96
Final 1996 Plan 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3847.
Agency Contact: Eric Strassler,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, SE., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7150
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: strassler.eric@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC86
3219. CLARIFICATION OF THE
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
STATES WANTING TO DESIGNATE
DRINKING WATER INTAKE ZONES,
THEREBY PROHIBITING THE
DISCHARGE OF VESSEL SEWAGE
WITHIN THOSE ZONES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1322/CWA
312
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 140
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 312 of the Clean
Water Act entitled "Marine Sanitation
Devices" was established in the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 to
regulate discharges of vessel sewage.
EPA is developing a technical
amendment to clarify the regulations
implementing section 312. This
proposed regulatory amendment to 40
CFR Part 140.4(b) would clarify the
information required in a State
application requesting EPA to designate
State-specified surface water as a
drinking water intake zone, thereby
making it unlawful for vessels to
discharge sewage within that zone. This
amendment would provide guidance to
EPA Regions and States on the specific
information necessary for the
designation of a drinking water intake
zone.
This amendment will have no impact
on small businesses and would only
affect those State's choosing to request
designation of no discharge zones. The
amendment will not impact local and
tribal governments. (The Clean Water
Act section 518 does not include Tribes
under "Treatment as States" in regards
to section 312 of the Clean Water Act).
State and local governments and public
water supply systems should benefit
from improved water quality near their
drinking water intakes.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3666.
Agency Contact: Deb Lebow,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6419
RIN: 2040-AC61
3220. REVISION OF NPDES
INDUSTRIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS AND FORM 2C—
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
INFORMATION
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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Legal Authority: 33 USC 1342/CWA
402
CFR Citation: 40 CFR I22.2i(g)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: All existing manufacturing,
commercial, mining, and silvicultural
operations are required to submit an
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
toxic control. The purpose of this
action is to revise and consolidate
existing application forms and
requirements for industries, and to
streamline the permit application
process for these facilities. The Agency
seeks to establish a unified process that
minimizes the need for additional
information from applicants while
providing permit writers the necessary
information, including toxics data, to
ensure that permits adequately address
concerns of permittees and
environmental protection. The Agency
soaks to allow the use of existing data
and to avoid unnecessary reporting.
The Agency is also considering how to
utilize electronic data submission.
Although these forms will increase the
burden on permittees not already
required to provide these data, many
other permittees are already required to
submit data. The Agency is minimizing
the need for information from small
entities, including tribal facilities. The
burden on States would be minimized
and oven reduced because of
improvements to the application forms.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
Phone: 202 260-6057
RIN: 2040-AC26
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 01/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3234.
Agency Contact: Brian Bell,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
3221. CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION
404 PROGRAM DEFINITION OF THE
WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES-
ISOLATED WATERS AND ARTIFICIAL
WATERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344/CWA
404
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 232
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This joint action by EPA and
Department of Army (Army) would
clarify two aspects of the regulatory
definition of "waters of the United
States" under the Clean Water Act
(CWA). First, EPA and Army are
proposing to clarify CWA jurisdiction
over isolated waters and wetlands by
adding to the regulatory definition four
examples of isolated waters and
wetlands, the "use, degradation, or
destruction of which would or could
affect interstate commerce." Second,
the agencies are proposing to clarify
that five specific categories of artificial
waters created out of dry land are
generally not considered to be waters
of the United States and, therefore, not
subject to permit requirements. This
action is consistent with existing
agency guidance interpreting the
regulatory definition of "waters of the
United States" and, therefore, will not
change the agencies' interpretation of
the definition as is currently applied
to CWA regulatory programs. The
purpose of this action is merely to
incorporate this existing guidance
within EPA's and Army's regulatory
definitions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2804.
Agency Contact: Hazel Groman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4502F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8798
RIN: 2040-AB74
3222. REVISIONS TO OCEAN
DUMPING REGULATIONS FOR
DREDGED MATERIAL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1401 et
seq/MPRSA 2 et seq
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 v Costle, 629 F. 2d.
118 (DC Cir.1980) and to incorporate
program experience gained since 1977.
The revisions will make necessary
technical changes and will improve the
clarity of the regulations, with
supporting technical guidance on
disposal site selection, site
management, and site monitoring.
These revisions will clarify issues that
have caused delays in the evaluation
of permit applications. The regulations
will improve environmental
assessments of permit applications, and
improve the protection of benthic
communities in the vicinity of a dump
site. The regulations will affect local
governments if they are responsible for
maintenance of navigable waters by
dredging and request a permit for
disposal of dredged material in the
ocean.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2737.
Agency Contact: John Heisler,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8448
RIN: 2040-AB62
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Clean Water Act (CWA)
Final Rule Stage
3223. AMENDMENTS TO ROUND I
FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR
DISPOSAL RULE—PHASE ONE
(INCLUDES CONTINUOUS EMISSION
MONITORING AND OTHER
INCINERATOR REQUIREMENTS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA
101; 33 USC 1345/CWA 405
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending the Round
I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal
Regulations in two phases (i.e., Phase
One and Phase Two). Phase I will
respond to minor comments received
on the Final Sewage Sludge Use or
Disposal Round I Rule (Part 503),
correct some publication errors, and
include some technical amendments.
This action will modify the existing
regulations to make the portion
governing sewage sludge incinerators
self-implementing and allow the
regulated community of less than 200
incinerators flexibility in selecting
among appropriate requirements. The
proposed changes should not have any
adverse impact on State.local, or tribal
government or small businesses
because no additional requirements are
being imposed. Phase Two will address
litigation issues and will be proposed
later.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
10/25/95 60 FR 54771
09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3497
and SAN No. 3442 (RIN 2040-AC46)
Agency Contact: Robert M.
Southworth, Environmental Protection
Agency, Water, (4304), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-7157
RIN: 2040-AC29
3224. LEATHER TANNING AND
FINISHING EFFLUENT GUIDELINES—
PRETREATMENT STANDARDS FOR
EXISTING AND NEW SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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 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:
Action
Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3581.
Agency Contact: Ed Terry,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7128
RIN: 2040-AC48
3225. • ANALYTIC METHODS FOR
MEASURING RADIONUCLIDES IN THE
DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA
1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 143
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA approves analytical
methods for analyzing regulated
drinking water contaminants. EPA
approved methods include EPA
methods, Standard Methods (methods
evaluated and recommended for use by
the American Public Health
Association), ASTM (American Society
for Testing and Materials) Methods,
USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Methods and others. Periodically, the
Agency updates and revises methods to
incorporate newer technologies.
Standard setting organizations such as
APHA, ASTM and USGS also routinely
revise and update methods.
In this regulatory effort, EPA proposes
to approve new methods or newer
versions of existing methods and at the
same time withdraw approval of older
outdated methods for regulated
radionuclides.
The rule would would allow the use
of low cost, easy to use and
technologically advanced methods for
monitoring for regulated radionuclides
in drinking water. Laboratory
acceptance limits and other method
performance requirements that were
specified under previous rules will not
be changed in this rulemaking.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/18/91 56 FR 33050
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3803.
Agency Contact: Dr. Jitendra Saxena,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4603), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9579
RIN: 2040-AC88
3226. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE
PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING
CATEGORY
Priority: Other Significant
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 28, 1995. Final, Judicial,
August 31, 1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree
(NRDC v. Reilly).
Abstract: EPA is developing revised
effluent limitation guidelines and
standards for the pharmaceutical
manufacturing industry, including
limitations on toxic and non-
conventional volatile organic
pollutants. EPA is negotiating an
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extension of the judicial deadline for
this rule.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM (NSPS) 10/27/83 48 FR 49832
NPRM 05/02/95 60FR21592
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 1427.
Agency Contact: Frank Hund,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phono: 202 260-7182
R1N: 2040-AA13
3227. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER,
AND PAPERBOARD CATEGORY
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC isn/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 is revising 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
tho Clean Air Act section, RIN: 2060-
AD03.)
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/17/93 58 FR 66078
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2712.
Agency Contact: Donald Anderson,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7189
RIN: 2040-AB53
3228. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE COASTAL
SUBCATEGORY OF THE OIL AND
GAS EXTRACTION CATEGORY
Priority: Other Significant
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
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
January 31, 1995. Final, Judicial, July
31, 1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree
(NRDC v. Reilly).
Abstract: EPA is developing effluent
limitation guidelines based on Best
Available Technology (BAT), Rest
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. EPA is
negotiating an extension of the judicial
deadline for this rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice 11/08/89 54 FR 46919
NPRM 02/17/95 60 FR 9428
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: Charles White,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5411
RIN: 2040-AB72
3229. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE CENTRALIZED
WASTE TREATMENT INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
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.
Dates contained in Consent Decree
(NRDC v. Reilly).
Abstract: Centralized Waste Treatment
(CWT) facilities receive hazardous and
non-hazardous waste from off-site for
treatment or recovery (excluding
solvent recovery). EPA is developing
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." EPA
is negotiating an extension of the
judicial deadline for this rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 01/27/95 60 FR 5464
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: Jan Matuszko,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9126
RIN: 2040-AB78
3230. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE METAL
PRODUCTS AND MACHINERY
CATEGORY, PHASE I
Priority: Economically Significant
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, March
31,1995. Final, Judicial, September 30,
1996.
Dates contained in Consent Decree
(NRDC v. Reilly)
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) is developing
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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 industrial groups:
aircraft, aerospace, hardware, ordnance,
stationary industrial equipment, mobile
industrial equipment, and electronic
equipment. This regulation is
performance-based and does not specify
a method of compliance. EPA is
negotiating an extension of the judicial
deadline for this rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/30/95 60 FR 28210
09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2806.
Agency Contact: Steven Geil,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9817
BIN: 2040-AB79
3231. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE
FORMULATING, PACKAGING, AND
REPACKAGING
Priority: Other Significant
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
31, 1994. Final, Judicial, July 31,1996.
Abstract: EPA is developing effluent
guidelines and standards for facilities
that formulate, package, or repackage
registered pesticide products, excluding
the active ingredient sodium
hypochlorite Cbleach).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/14/94 59 FR 17850
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3391.
Agency Contact: Shari Zuskin,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7130
RIN: 2040-AC21
3232. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS;
ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC
CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY TOXIC
POLLUTANTS; STATES' COMPLIANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1313/CWA
303
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is revising its rule
promulgated on December 22, 1992,
(National Toxics Rule or NTR) that
established water quality criteria for 14
States that had failed to fully comply
with section 303(2)(B) of the Clean
Water Act. The NTR promulgated total
recoverable metals criteria for 11 of
these 14 States. In October 1993, the
Office of Water issued a policy
memorandum recommending a shift to
the use of dissolved metals criteria
because they more accurately reflect the
bioavailable fraction of waterborne
metals for aquatic life. This revision
will convert the total recoverable
metals criteria to dissolved metals
criteria and bring the 11 States into
alignment with the current policy on
the use of dissolved metals.
This action is de-regulatory in nature,
but is not expected to impact the health
of aquatic life in the water column.
EPA expects this rule to result in less
stringent permit limits and therefore a
potential cost savings in wastewater
treatment for dischargers of metals in
the 11 covered States.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 05/04/95 60 FR 22229
Final Action. 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3661.
Agency Contact: Jackie Romney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9687
RIN: 2040-AC55
3233. MODIFICATION OF SECONDARY
TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR
DISCHARGES INTO MARINE WATERS;
CHANGE TO ELIGIBILITY FOR
DIFFERENT AVERAGING PERIOD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA
303
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 125, subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend
the regulations that implement section
301(h) of the Clean Water Act. Section
301(h) provides an opportunity for
modifications of secondary treatment
requirements for publicly owned
treatment works (POTWs) that
discharge to marine waters. This
proposed rule would amend one
specific section of the section 301(h)
regulations in order to respond to a
petition from Anchorage and other
Alaskan municipalities, challenging the
August 1994 301(h) regulations.
In response to public comments, the
August 1994 regulations allowed
applicants to request longer than
monthly averaging, to calculate
compliance with removal of 30 percent
of biochemical oxygen demanding
material (BOD). The longer averaging
period was not available to plants that
met the 30 percent BOD removal
requirement on a monthly-average basis
for the calendar year prior to the
promulgation of the regulations. The
lawsuit challenged the restriction on a
POTW's eligibility to apply for
flexibility regarding the averaging
period that can be used for calculating
compliance with the 30 percent BOD
removal requirement. The proposed
rule would delete the restriction and
thus broaden a POTW's ability to take
advantage of flexibility provisions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Interim Final Rule
02/27/96 61 FR 7403
06/00/96
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Small Entitles Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local,
Federal
Analysts: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3727.
Agency Contact: Virginia Fox-Norse,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4505F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9129
RIN: 2040-AC72
3234. AMENDMENT TO EFFLUENT
GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR
ORE MINING AND DRESSING POINT
SOURCE CATEGORY, NEW SOURCE
PERFpRMANCE STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1316/CWA
306
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 440
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule amends
the applicability of best practicable
control technology (BPT), best available
technology economically achievable
(BAT), and new source performance
standards (NSPS) for Subpart J-Copper,
Lead, Zinc, Gold, Silver, and
Molybdenum Ores Subcategory of the
Ore Mining and Dressing Point Source
Category,40 CFR Part 440 with respect
to the site of the A-J Gold Mine Project
located near Juneau, Alaska.
This proposal excludes dewatered
tailings from coverage for the frothe-
flotation process alone, or in
conjunction with other processes (40
CFR 440.100(2)). Process wastewaters
separated from the dewatered tailings
and mine drainage wastewater would
continue to be covered by the Subpart.
This proposed revision of the
applicability is being done by revising
the definition of process wastewater to
exclude dewatered tailing at the A-J
Project site which exhibits certain
extreme topographical and climatic
conditions not considered in the
previous rulemaking. The conditions
which exist at this project location
limit the diversion of natural stream-
flow and runoff around the tailings
impoundment. The tailings
impoundment is a significant part of
the technology basis considered in the
above rule to contain the process
wastewater from the mine and mill
process. Because of the topography in
the A-J Project location, a dam to
contain the tailings and treat the
various wastewater sources must be
constructed across the entire valley
floor which results in the inability to
divert natural stream-flow and runoff
without causing potentially
unacceptable non-water quality
environmental impacts not considered
in the previous rulemaking. In addition,
because of the inability to divert
stream-flow, the entire receiving water
body must be contained within the
impoundment and any discharge must
also meet water quality standards
without any mixing zone. This notice
of proposed rulemaking also solicits
information and data on whether there
are any other potential sites with these
conditions and what criteria could be
used to identify sites for which the
revised definition would be applicable.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 02/12/96 61 FR 5364
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3722.
Agency Contact: Ronald G. Kirby,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7168
RIN: 2040-AC74
3235. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
OIL AND GREASE TEST
PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS
OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN
WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1316(h)/CWA
304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)/CWA 501(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR
122.21; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR 122.44;
40 CFR 123.25; 40 CFR 403.7; 40 CFR
403.12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation
amends the Guidelines establishing
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants under section 304(h) of the
Clean Water Act to replace existing
gravimetric test procedures for the
conventional pollutants, Oil and Grease
(40 CFR 401.16) with EPA Method 1664
consistent with the Chlorofluorocarbon
(CFG) phaseout requirements of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
Method 1664 uses normal hexane (n-
hexane) as the extraction solvent in
place of l,l,2-trichloro-l,2, 2-
tribluoroethane (CFC-113; Freon-113),
which is used in current 40 CFR 136
approved methods for the
determination of oil and grease.
Presently approved methods are EPA
Method 413.1 in "Methods for
Chemical Analysis of Water and
Wastes" (EPA-600/4-79-020) and
Method 5520B in "Standard Methods
for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater, 18th edition. This proposal
would withdraw approval of Methods
413.1 and 5520B in order to avoid
unacceptable inconsistency between
results produced by these methods and
the proposed Method 1664.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 01/23/96 61 FR 1730
Final Action 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3617.
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
RIN: 2040-AC63
3236. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF 2,3,7,8-SUBSTITUTED
DIBENZO-P-DIOXINS AND DIBENZO
FURANS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER
ACT
Priority:' Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h)/CWA
304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)/CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 122;
40 CFR 122.21; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR
122.44; 40 CFR 123.25; 40 CFR 403.7;
40 CFR 403.12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action would
amend the "Guidelines Establishing
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants" under 40 CFR part 136 to
approve EPA Method 1613 for the
determination of 2,3,7,8-substituted
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dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzo furans
(CDDs/CDFs). Method 1613 is necessary
to extend minimum levels of
quantitation of CDDs/CDFs into the low
part-per-quadrillion (PPQ) range to
support the development of effluent
limitations guidelines and for
compliance monitoring under the Clean
Water Act National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) program
and pretreatment program. This
regulation approves a test procedure to
be used in measuring 2,3,7,8
substituted dibenzo-p-dioxins and di-
benzo furans under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
unless the Regional Administrator
approves an alternate test procedure.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 02/07/91 56 FR 5090
Final Action 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3679.
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
RIN: 2040-AC64
3237. COMPARISON OF DREDGED
MATERIAL TO REFERENCE
SEDIMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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)(l) Guidelines to
provide for comparisons between
dredged material proposed for
discharge and reference sediment.
"Reference sediment" would be denned
as sediment that reflects conditions at
the disposal site had no dredged
material disposal ever occurred there.
Because the disposal site itself is
currently used as the point of
comparison, this action would make a
technical improvement in assessing
cumulative impacts and make dredged
material testing under section 404
consistent with that conducted for
ocean disposal which currently
employs a reference sediment
approach. This action is not expected
to have a significant impact on state,
local, or tribal governments or small
business, as the action will be limited
to Corps projects and permit
applications for which dredged material
testing is necessary.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
01/04/95 60FR419
06/00/96
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
Phone: 202 260-9910
RIN: 2040-AC14
3238. OCEAN DUMPING TESTING
REQUIREMENTS CLARIFICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1401 et seq
/MPRSA 2 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 227
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the
testing provisions of the ocean
dumping regulations. Those regulations
utilize biological testing to evaluate the
suitability of material proposed for
ocean dumping. The proposed action
will clarify the language of the existing
regulations and will help reduce
potential uncertainties about testing
requirements. The activities are being
taken for the purpose of improving the
clarity of the regulations and will not
make substantive changes in the
current testing procedures.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 02/29/96 61 FR 7765
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3783.
Agency Contact: Dave Redford,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4504F), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9179
Fax: 202 260-9920"
RIN: 2040-AC81
3239. SHORE PROTECTION ACT,
SECTION 4103(B) REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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: This rule will implement the
Shore Protection Act (SPA) and is
designed to prevent the deposit of
municipal and commercial waste into
U.S. Coastal Waters. The regulations
may require certain vessels and waste
handling facilities to adopt a manual
identify ing procedures to prevent,
report, and clean up deposits of waste
into coastal waters. Municipalities and
businesses involved with the vessel
transportation and shore side handling
of these wastes would be affected by
this rule.
State governments in the business of
transporting municipal or commercial
waste by vessel would have to comply
with the minimum waste handling
standards. Currently no Tribes are
known to be involved in waste
handling of this type, therefore none
would be affected by this rule. In
regards to small businesses, EPA has
provided guidance on development of
operation and maintenance manuals
and encourages the use and
documentation of existing industry
practices that meet or exceed the EPA
proposed minimum waste handling
standards. All indications are that this
regulation as proposed would have a
minimal economic impact. This
regulation will result in reduction of
municipal and commercial wastes
deposited in coastal waters.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/30/94 59 FR 44798
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2820.
Agency Contact: Deb Lebow,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4504F), Washington, DC 20460
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Phone: 202 260-6419
RIN: 2040-AB85
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Long-Term Actions
3240. STANDARDS FOR THE USE OR
DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE SLUDGE
(ROUND II)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/99
Final Action 12/00/01
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Robert M. Southworth
Phone: 202 260-7157
RIN: 2040-AC25
3241. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE METAL
PRODUCTS AND MACHINERY
CATEGORY, PHASE II
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 438
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
12/00/97
12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Mark Ingle
Phone: 202 260-7191
RIN: 2040-AC30
3242. CRITERIA AND STANDARDS
REFLECTING BEST TECHNOLOGY
AVAILABLE (BTA) FOR COOLING
WATER INTAKE STRUCTURES
UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE
CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 125; 40 CFR 401
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/99
08/00/01
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Deborah Nagle
Phone: 202 260-2656
RIN: 2040-AC34
3243. • EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR IRON AND STEEL
MANUFACTURING POINT SOURCE
CATEGORY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311/CWA
301; 33 USC 1314/CWA 304; 33 USC
1316/CWA 306; 33 USC 1317/CWA
307; 33 USC 1362/CWA 502
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 420
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
December 31,1998. Final, Judicial,
December 31, 2000.
Abstract: EPA will propose
amendments to the effluent limitations
guidelines for the Iron and Steel
Manufacturing Point Source Category to
reflect significant industry changes
related to consolidation and
modernization within the U.S.
steelmaking industry as well as
advances in manufacturing
technologies, in process pollution
prevention, water conservation
practices, and end-of-pipe wastewater
treatment. A preliminary study of the
Iron & Steel Industry (EPA 821-R-96-
037, September 1995) indicates that
revised limitations and standards based
on current manufacturing, treatment
and control techniques of better
performing iron and steel mills would
reduce wastewater pollutant loadings to
the environment by approximately 1.9
million pounds of toxic equivalents per
year.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/98
Interim Final Rule 12/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3833.
Agency Contact: George M. Jett,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4303), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7151
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: Jett.George@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV
RIN: 2040-AC90
3244. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
TO REPLACE PORTIONS OF
EXISTING STATE WATER QUALITY
STANDARDS; I.E., STATE
ANTIDEGRADATION POLICY FOR
PENNSYLVANIA
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Evelyn S. MacKnight
Phone: 215 597-4491
Fax: 215 597-3359
RIN: 2040-AC78
3245. STREAMLINING THE GENERAL
PRETREATMENT REGULATIONS FOR
EXISTING AND NEW SOURCES OF
POLLUTION
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/97
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
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RIN: 2040-AC58
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Timetable:
Action
NPRM
«« Fined Action
Monday, May 13, 1996 / Unified
Timetable:
Date FR Cite Action
12/06/95 60 FR 62545 NPRM
08/00/97 Final Action
Agenda
Long-Term
Date
09/00/97
03/00/99
Actions
FR Cite
3246. NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
APPLICATION FORMS AND
REGULATORY REVISIONS FOR
MUNICIPAL DISCHARGES AND
SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR DISPOSAL
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR I22.2l(j)
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: George Utting
Phone: 202 260-9530
RIN: 2040-AB39
3247. COMPREHENSIVE NPDES
STORMWATER PHASE II
REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 124
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Pamela Mazakas
Phone: 202 260-6599
Fax: 202 260-1460
RIN: 2040-AC82
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Completed Actions
3248. NPDES STREAMLINING RULE
(PHASE III)
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Duplicate of RIN 2040- 04/01/96
AC84
RIN: 2040-AC80
3249. MARINE SANITATION DEVICE:
ESTABLISHMENT OF DRINKING
WATER INTAKE ZONES IN TWO
PORTIONS OF THE HUDSON RIVER,
NEW YORK STATE
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 40 CFR I40.4(b)(l)
Final Action 12/13/95 60 FR 63941
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Phil Sweeney
Phone: 212 637-3765
RIN: 2040-AC51
3250. STORM WATER PERMIT
APPLICATION REGULATIONS FOR
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM
SEWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.26
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
04/01/96
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Bill Swietlik
Phone: 202 260-9529
RIN: 2040-AC59
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3251. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
STANDARDS FOR LOW-LEVEL
RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201/AEA
274; 15 USC 2625
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 08/31/83 48 FR 39563
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1727.
Agency Contact: Tara Chhay Cameron,
Environmental .Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9310
RIN: 2060-AA04
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EPA—AEA
Proposed Rule Stage
3252. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY RADIATION SITE CLEANUP
REGULATION
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201/AEA
181; 42 USC 2021/AEA 274;
Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970; 42
USC 2011-2296
CFR Citation: 40 CFR196
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is developing
regulations to set standards limiting the
amount of radiation that members of
tho public may receive from a
contaminated site if released from
federal control or from a Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRG) license
or an agreement state license. This rule
will propose to eliminate the
uncertainty associated with
determining what level of cleanup is
needed to protect human health and
the environment, where cleanup is
required under regulatory authorities
other than this rule. By eliminating the
uncertainties this rule will streamline
the cleanup process. The rule is only
one part of an overall regulatory
approach that EPA, NRC, and the
Department of Energy (DOE), are
developing to address the risk from
radioactively contaminated material.
The rule will propose a dose limit that
is protective of human health and the
environment, and will establish a
standard that allows a cleaned up
federal or NRC regulated site to be
released for public use. This rule will
not mandate the cleanup of any sites,
nor will it provide criteria for selecting
remedies when cleanup is appropriate.
The decision whether to clean up a site
for release to the public, to manage
wastes on site and not release the site
to the public, or to continue operations,
will continue to be made on site-
specific basis by the same agencies,
under the same cleanup programs, that
are currently making these decisions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 10/21/93 58 FR 54474
NPRM 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2073.
Agency Contact: Stuart Walker,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6603J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9234
Fax: 202 233-9650
RIN: 2060-AB31
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
Final Rule Stage
3253. PROTECTIVE ACTION
GUIDANCE FOR DRINKING WATER
Priority: Other Significant
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 ingostion 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Submission to FRPCC 05/30/96
for endorsement
Notice of Availability 09/30/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3602.
Agency Contact: Lisa Ratcliff, Office of
Radiation and Indoor Air,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6602J, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9448
RIN: 2060-AF39
3254. FEDERAL RADIATION
PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR
EXPOSURE OF THE GENERAL
PUBLIC
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021(h)/AEA
274(h)/Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1970
CFR Citation: Not applicable
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:
Action
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Action
Date
06/18/86
12/23/94
04/00/96
FR Cite
51 FR 22264
59 FR 6641 4
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 or
Phone: 202 254-3826
RIN: 2060-AE61
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
Completed Actions
3255. CRITERIA FOR THE
CERTIFICATION AND RE-
CERTIFICATION OF THE WASTE
ISOLATION PILOT PLANT'S
COMPLIANCE WITH 40 CFR 91
DISPOSAL REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 194
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 02/01/96 61 FR 5224
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Radiation Protection
Division
Phone: 202 233-9310
Fax: 202 233-9626
RIN: 2060-AE30
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3256. REFORMATTING OF DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300g-l
/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. The rule affects state,
local and tribal governments in that it
makes the rules easier to implement
and thus facilitates their jobs.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3563.
Agency Contact: Carl Kessler,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4603), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3995
RIN: 2040-AC41
3257. STREAMLINING REVISIONS TO
THE NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300/SDWA
1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As part of the Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA's) efforts to
realign regulatory development
priorities for the Drinking Water
Program to maximize risk reduction
and to focus and improve
implementation of the existing
regulatory program, EPA is initiating
work on several streamlining rules.
First, EPA is reorganizing/reformatting
Part 141 to make it easier for public
water systems to understand and
comply with and for States, local, and
tribal governments to implement. EPA
is also undertaking a comprehensive
review of numerous monitoring and
reporting requirements to identify
opportunities to reduce the monitoring
and reporting burden associated with
both regulated and unregulated
contaminants. Along with the
comprehensive review of monitoring
requirements, EPA is reexamining
existing requirements that trigger
increased monitoring of individual
pollutants to try to raise the trigger and,
thereby, reduce particular increased
monitoring requirements. Finally, EPA
is reviewing and streamlining existing
public notification (PN) requirements
which apply to systems which do not
comply with drinking water standards.
EPA plans to streamline PN
requirements to allow States increased
flexibility to design programs which
will ensure notice to the public in a
timely and effective manner.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM Reformatting of 09/00/96
Existing Drinking
Water Regulations
NPRM Streamlining 09/00/96
Drinking Water
Monitoring
Requirements
NPRM Streamlining 12/00/96
Drinking Water
Public Notification
Requirements
Final Action 01/00/97
Requirements for
Triggering
Increased Drinking
Water Monitoring
Final Action 06/00/97
Reformatting of
Existing Drinking
Water Regulations
Final Action 12/00/97
Streamlining
Drinking Water
Monitoring
Requirements
Final Action 12/00/98
Streamlining
Drinking Water
Public Notification
Requirements
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3862.
Revision of Current Requirements for
Triggering Increased Drinking Water
Monitoring (SAN 3565)
Reformatting of Existing Drinking Water
Regulations (SAN 3563)
Comprehensive Review of Drinking
Water Monitoring Requirements (SAN)
Revisions to Drinking Water Public
Notification Requirements (SAN)
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EPA—SDWA
Proposed Rule Stage
Agency Contact: George Hoessel,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4602), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7097
RIN: 2040-AC66
3258. ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR
REGULATED DRINKING WATER
CONTAMINANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC soof/SDWA
1401; 42 USC 300g-l/SDWA 1412; 42
USC 300J-9/SDWA1450
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 143
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In promulgating National
Primary Drinking Water Regulations,
EPA includes analytical methods for
determination of regulated drinking
water contaminants. EPA approved
methods include EPA methods,
Standard Methods (methods evaluated
and recommended for use by the
America Public Health Association
(APHA)), American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM) Methods, United
States Geological Survey (USGS)
Methods and others. Periodically, the
Agency updates and revises methods to
incorporate newer technologies.
Standard setting organizations such as
APHA, ASTM, and USGS also routinely
revise and update methods.
In this regulatory effort, EPA proposes
to approve new methods or newer
versions of existing methods and at the
same time" withdraw approval of older
outdated methods. The new additional
methods to ba proposed for approval
will include immunoassays.
Immunoassays detect target compounds
using an antibody which binds only to
that substance. Those assays are
increasingly applied to environmental
analysis because of their selectivity,
accuracy, speed, low limit of detection
and economy.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3726.
Agency Contact: Dr. Jitendra Saxena,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4603), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9579
RIN: 2040-AC77
3259. UNDERGROUND INJECTION
CONTROL PROGRAM STREAMLINING
RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300h /SDWA
1421
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 144; 40 CFR 146
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On March 16,1995 President
Clinton issued a directive to reduce
existing paperwork burdens by 25%. To
help meet this 25% reduction goal, the
UIC program will try to reduce
approximately 90,000 hours of the
paperwork burden on State and
injection well operators. The UIC
program plans to reduce the frequency
of a number of regularly scheduled
reports by 50%. The Program will
include these reductions in the overall
25% reduction. In order to meet the
25% reduction EPA will consider the
following changes: (1) reduction in
monitoring and reporting frequency,
and (2) reduction in requirements for
state reviews of lifetime permits.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3784.
Agency Contact: Denny Cruz,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4602), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7776
Fax: 202 260-0732
RIN: 2040-AC83
3260. STREAMLINING DRINKING
WATER MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC SOOj-4 /SDWA
1445
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The current drinking water
monitoring requirements vary by
contaminant (e.g., inorganic vs.
organic), the source of the supply (i.e.,
surface water vs. ground water) and by
system size. After an initial series of
samples, the sampling frequency
increases or decreases based on the
results of the initial series. Because
there are numerous permutations to the
possible frequencies at any one
sampling point, the requirements are
difficult to understand. And because
the requirements presume all systems
are contaminated, many systems have
conducted expensive monitoring
without finding any contamination.
EPA intends to simplify and improve
the cost effectiveness of the current
requirements by reducing the number
of variables upon which the sampling
frequencies turn, by providing greater
latitude for state discretion in
customizing the sampling frequencies
to local circumstances (i.e.,
vulnerability to contamination) and by
consolidating subsections wherever
possible.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3761
(Combining with SAN 3565 and RIN
2040-AC52)
Agency Contact: Mike Muse,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4604), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3874
Fax: 202 260-4656
RIN: 2040-AC73
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Final Rule Stage
3261. AMENDMENTS TO
REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZED
STATE PERMIT PROGRAMS UNDER
SECTION 402 OF THE CLEAN WATER
ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251/CWA
101; 33 USC 1341/CWA 402
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 123.25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: At present, not all States
provide standing to citizens to
challenge final State-issued NPDES
permits in State courts. This
rulemaking would amend EPA's
existing regulations governing the
approval of State NPDES programs.
These regulations are found at 40 CFR
Part 123. EPA has proposed to insert
an explicit requirement that State law
must grant any "interested person" in
that State "standing" to bring an action
in State Court to challenge NPDES
permits issued by the State. The new
provision would make it clear that a
State must provide standing in State
courts to the same extent that standing
is granted to citizens in Federal courts
when EPA issues an NPDES permit.
This approach would ensure that as
EPA moves away from permit-by-
permit oversight of State programs,
there remains direct accountability on
a permit-by-permit basis to the public.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
03/17/95 60 FR 14588
05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3562.
Formerly titled "Clarification of
Standing Requirement for State NPDES
Programs"
Agency Contact: Bob Klepp,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4203), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5805
RIN: 2040-AC43
3262. DRINKING WATER MICROBIAL
AND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT
MONITORING RULE (FORMERLY
CALLED THE "INFORMATION
COLLECTION DISINFECTION BY-
PRODUCTS RULE")
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300g-l
/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 a 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
Rule and will enable the negotiators to
meet again to consider long term
standards. This action fulfills that
commitment. Public surface water
systems serving 100,000 or more people
and groundwater systems serving
50,000 or more people are required to
generate data, with the most extensive
data requirements levied on systems
serving 100,000 people or more.
Governments are not affected by this
rule unless they operate a public water
system.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
02/10/94 59 FR 6332
05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3445.
Agency Contact: Tom Grubbs,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (4603), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7270
RIN: 2040-AC24
3263. MANAGEMENT OF CLASS V
INJECTION WELLS UNDER PART C
OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300h /SDWA
1421 to 1425
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 144; 40 CFR 145;
40 CFR 146
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
August 15,1995. Final, Judicial,
November 15, 1996.
Abstract: In the Safe Drinking Water
Act, Congress required diat EPA protect
current and future underground sources
of drinking water (USDWs) from the
environmental and public health
threats posed by the subsurface
emplacement of fluids through
injection wells. A Report to Congress
entitled Class V Injection Wells —
Current Inventory; Effects on Ground
Water; and Technical
Recommendations, September 1987
(EPA Document Number 570/9-87-006)
indicated that some types of Class V
wells have the potential to contaminate
USDWs. Class V injection wells are
generally shallow waste disposal wells,
storm water and agricultural drainage
systems, or other devices that are used
to release fluids either directly into
USDWs. In some instances, the fluids
released by these wells contain elevated
concentrations of contaminants that
may endanger drinking water supplies.
PEPA responded to the threats posed
by these wells by developing and i
implementing a comprehensive strategy
for the management of Class V injection
wells. The strategy involves a tailored
combination of guidance, education,
and outreach, and enhancing the use
of existing regulatory authorities
through some minor changes to existing
regulations. The overall goal of the
strategy is to speed up the closure of
potentially endangering Class V wells
using current authorities and to
promote the use of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to ensure that other
Class V w.ells do not endanger USDWs.
The proposed regulatory changes are a
key component of the comprehensive
strategy for managing Class V wells The
minor regulatory changes to 40 CFR
parts 144 and 146 would improve the
effectiveness of the current Class V
regulations by making it easier for the
regulated community to understand the
existing requirements applicable to
shallow disposal wells. The proposed
changes include a simplification of the
current categories of Class V wells, the
clarification of certain key definitions
to make it clear to the regulated
community which types of shallow
disposal systems are Class V wells and
which are not, and the reclassification
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Final Rule Stage
of deep low-level radioactive wells to
Class I.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date
FR Cite
08/28/95 60 FR 44652
11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2778.
Agency Contact: Lee Whitehurst,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, (9602), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5532
BIN: 2040-AB83
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Long-Term Actions
3264. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS FOR LEAD
AND COPPER (REVISION)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR141; 40 CFR142
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Acton
04/12/96 61 FR 16348
06/00/97
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Judy Lebowich
Phone: 202 260-7595
RIN: 2040-AC27
3265. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS:
RADIONUCLIDES
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
Flna) Action
09/30/86 51 FR 34836
07/18/91 56 FR 33050
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Dave Huber
Phone: 202 260-9566
RIN: 2040-AA94
3266. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS:
GROUNDWATER DISINFECTION
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
00/00/00
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Bruce Macler
Phone: 415 744-1884
RIN: 2040-AA97
3267. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: ARSENIC
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Heather Shank-Givens
Phone: 202 260-0063
RIN: 2040-AB75
3268. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: 25
CONTAMINANTS FROM DRINKING
WATER PRIORITY LIST (PHASE VIA)—
DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS RULE
AND ENHANCED SURFACE WATER
TREATMENT RULE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/29/94 59 FR 38668
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Stig Regli
Phone: 202 260-7379
RIN: 2040-AB82
3269. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: SULFATE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/20/94 59 FR 65578
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Jan Auerbach
Phone: 202 260-7575
RIN: 2040-AC07
3270. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER STANDARDS (NPDWRS) FOR
ALDICARB
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Heather Shank-Givens
Phone: 202 260-0063
RIN: 2040-AC13
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Long-Term Actions
3271. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: 25
CONTAMINANTS FROM DRINKING
WATER PRIORITY LIST (PHASE VI-
B)—ORGANIC AND INORGANIC
CONTAMINANTS
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
00/00/00
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: David Huber
Phone: 202 260-9566
RIN: 2040-AC22
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Completed Actions
3272. REVISION OF CURRENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRIGGERING
INCREASED DRINKING WATER
MONITORING
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141
Completed:
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
Reason
Merged With RIN
2040-AC73
Date FR Cite
04/01/96
Agency Contact: Bruce Macier
Phone: 415 744-1884
RIN: 2040-AC52
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Prerule Stage
3273. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS
(SWMUS) AT HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924/RCRA
3004(u), 3004(v)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Past and present waste
management practices at Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
facilities have resulted in releases of
hazardous constituents from some
waste management units. These
releases may cause contamination of
soils, groundwater, surface water, and
air. This regulation provides a
framework for investigating and
remediating releases at RCRA facilities
as necessary to protect human health
and the environment.
The Agency plans to issue the
corrective action regulations in several
phases. Phase I was issued in February
1993 (i.e., regulations concerning
Corrective Action Management Units
(CAMU)). The next task will include
issuing an advance notice of proposed
rulemaking (ANPRM). The following
phase (Phase II) will include finalizing
certain provisions of the July 27, 1990,
proposal at the same time as issuing
a proposal that includes a reproposal
of some provisions from the July 1990
notice plus some new provisions. The
last phase (Phase HI) will involve
finalizing the newly proposed
provisions.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule (Phase I)
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Action
07/27/90 55 FR 30798
02/16/93 58 FR 8658
05/00/96
03/00/97
00/00/00
(Phase Il/Reproposal)
Final Action 03/00/97
(Phase III)
Final Action 03/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2390.
The rule was highlighted as one of the
top regulatory reform initiatives in the
President's March 16, 1995 report,
"Reinventing Environmental
Regulations." The Subpart S rule is an
important component of EPA's
regulatory efforts to refocus hazardous
waste regulation on high-risk wastes
and to expedite cleanups.
Agency Contact: Guy Tomassoni,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8622
RIN: 2050-AB80
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3274. • MANAGEMENT OF CEMENT
KILN DUST (CKD)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA
3001(b){3)(A)(iii); RCRA 8002(o)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: CKD is a high volume
material by-product of the cement
manufacturing process. While it
contains potentially hazardous
constituents such as lead, cadmium and
chromium, it has been exempted since
November 1980 from regulation under
RCRA Subtitle C as a hazardous waste
by the Bevill Amendment, which
modified Section 3001 of RCRA to
exempt certain "special wastes" until
further studies could be completed. In
December 1993, EPA submitted a
Report to Congress with its findings on
the nature of and practices associated
with CKD. This was followed in
January 1995 by an EPA regulatory
determination published in the Federal
Register (60 FR 7366, 2/7/95), which
concluded that additional control of
CKD is warranted. EPA committed in
the regulatory determination to develop
additional tailored regulations under
RCRA Subtitle C and, if necessary, the
Clean Air Act. After further study and
informal discussions with stakeholders,
the Office of Solid'Waste within EPA's
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response has determined to initiate the
development of regulations under
RCRA Subtitle C for the management
of CKD. The proposed regulations will
be tailored to protect human health and
the environment while imposing
minimal burden on the regulated
community.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3856.
Agency Contact: Bill Schoeborn,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5306W)
Phone: 703 308-8483
RIN: 2050-AE34
3275. REVISIONS TO THE OIL
POLLUTION PREVENTION
REGULATION
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321/CWA
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), and interagency
task force recommended steps to
improve EPA's oil spill prevention
program (40 CFR part. 112). This
program requires oil storage facilities to
prevent and contain discharges that
could reach waters of the United States.
On October 22, 1991, the Agency
proposed revisions to implement some
of the task force recommendations. This
action supplements the 1991 proposed
revisions, and proposes to reduce
burdens associated with the rule by
reducing the recordkeeping provisions
or exempting some facilities from some
or all recordkeeping requirements. In
proposing these burden reductions,
EPA will consider available data on
how factors, such as facility type, size,
throughput, and location, may affect
the threat of discharging oil to waters
of the United States.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/22/91 56 FR 54612
Supplemental NPRM 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2634.
Agency Contact: Kevin Mould,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5202G), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8728
RIN: 2050-AC62
3276. HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE; RECYCLED
USED OIL MANAGEMENT
STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601(37); 42
USC 9614(c); 42 USC 6905; 42 USC
6912(a); 42 USC 6921through 6927,
6930, 6934,and 6974
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 279
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is being taken in
response to a Court remand of mixture
provisions contained in the Used Oil
Management Standards. The remanded
provisions exempt mixtures of used oil
and characteristic hazardous waste
(e.g., spent mineral spirits) from the
Land Disposal Restrictions. An effect of
the existing LDR exemption is to
encourage mixing of used oil and
characteristic hazardous waste and,
consequently, to discourage segregation
and recycling the used oil and spent
solvents as separate waste streams.
Mixtures of used oil and spent solvents
are virtually always burned. The
proposed rule would address the
applicability of the LDR to
decharacterized mixtures of used oil
and characteristic hazardous waste. We.
expect that any changes resulting from
the proposed rule will have minimal
impact on state/local/tribal
governments and small businesses (e.g.,
service stations, quick lubes).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3668.
Agency Contact: Tracy Bone,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304)
Phone: 202 260-3509
RIN: 2050-AE28
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3277. MODIFICATIONS TO THE
DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE AND
REGULATIONS OF HAZARDOUS
WASTE RECYCLING: GENERAL
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA
1004; 42 USC 6921 to 6928/RCRA 3001
to 3008
under RCRA these wastes would also
be added to the CERCLA list of
hazardous substances. As part of this
effort, EPA is also considering
opportunities for pollution prevention
and recycling. This action will be
implemented by States authorized
under RCRA. Impacts on local and
tribal governments are not expected,
and small business impacts are
undetermined at this time. The date for
the proposed rule is based on current
settlement discussions with plaintiffs in
EDF v. Browner, Civil Action No. 89-
0598 (D.D.C.).
EDF v. Browner, Civil Action No. 89-
0598 (D.D.C.).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266 Timetable;
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The benefits include
lessening the burden on the regulated
community by clarifying requirements
for all hazardous waste recyclers, and
reducing those requirements for many
recyclers. Costs will be determined as
the Agency decides which recycling
facilities will be under Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
jurisdiction.
Timetable:
NPRM 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3151.
Agency Contact: Anthony Carrell,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6607
Date FR Cite R|N: 2050-AD85
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2872.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Goode,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8551
RIN: 2050-AD18
3278. SPENT SOLVENTS LISTING
DETERMINATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA
3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April
19, 1996. Final, Judicial, May 31, 1997.
Abstract: This action addresses the
potential human health and
environmental risks posed by certain
used solvents and waste residues from
their recovery, and determines whether
these wastes should be h'sted as
hazardous wastes under RCRA. If listed
NPRM 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3134.
Agency Contact: Ron Josephson,
Environmental Protection Agency, '
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4770
RIN: 2050-AD84
3279. CHLORINATED ALIPHATICS
LISTING DETERMINATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA
3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April
19, 1996. Final, Judicial, October 31,
1996.
Abstract: This action addresses the
potential risks posed by wastes from
the production of 25 chlorinated
aliphatics, and determines whether
these wastes should be listed as
hazardous wastes under RCRA to
control these risks. Any new wastes
h'sted as hazardous will also be added
to the CERCLA list of hazardous
substances. This action will be
implemented by EPA and States
authorized under RCRA. Impacts on
local governments are not expected,
and small business impacts are
undetermined. This action is currently
on hold pending further settlement
discussions with litigants. The date for
the proposed rule is based on current
settlement discussions with plaintiffs in
3280. REQUIREMENTS FOR
MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS
CONTAMINATED MEDIA COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS "HAZARDOUS
WASTE IDENTIFICATION RULE FOR
CONTAMINATED MEDIA OR HWIR—
MEDIA"
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA
3001; 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6921; 42
USC 6922; 42 USC 6926
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 269;
40 CFR 271
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The goal of this regulation is
to establish a new regulatory framework
under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) for the
management of contaminated media
that are generated from remediating
hazardous waste sites. The new
regulation will reform the current
standards by creating more flexibility
for Agency and State decisionmakers in
setting cleanup requirements, and by
better aligning the RCRA regulations
with the actual risks posed by
managing contaminated media. The
proposed rule would exempt certain
lower risk contaminated media from
the traditional RCRA regulations and
will set treatment standards for higher
risk media that reflect the inherent
differences between contaminated
media (e.g., soils, groundwater) and
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noivly generated hazardous wastes. The
regulations would also simplify and
streamline RCRA permit requirements
for cleanups that involve managing
hazardous materials, and State
Authorization requirements for RCRA
revisions. Also in this proposal, the
Agency will propose an exemption
from RCRA Subtitle C for dredged
materials managed by the US Army
Corps of Engineers under Clean Water
Act or Marine Protection, Research and
Sanctuaries Act permits. Finally, the
Agency will propose to withdraw the
regulations for Corrective Action
Management Units.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/20/92 57 FR 21450
NPRM Withdrawal 10/30/92 57 FR 49280
Reproposal 05/00/96
Rnal Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2982.
Reinventing Government: The rule was
highlighted as one of the Agency's top
regulatory reform initiatives in the
President's March 16,1995 report,
"Reinventing Environmental
Regulations." The HWIR Media rule is
an important component of EPA's
regulatory efforts to make the RCRA
hazardous waste program more risk
based and to expedite cleanups at
RCRA, UST, and CERCLA and State
cleanup sites.
Agency Contact: Carolyn Loomis
Hoskinson, Environmental Protection
Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, (5303W), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-8626
RIN: 2050-AE22
3281. RCRA SUBTITLE C INDIAN
PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC
6926(b)/3006(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The RCRA statute is silent on
approval of Tribal hazardous waste
programs. This regulatory action would
clarify that Indian Tribes may become
authorized for the RCRA Subtitle C
hazardous waste program and will also
make available to Tribes RCRA grant
funds to assist in implementation of
authorized hazardous waste programs.
Currently, authorization and grant
funding is only available to States. The
action would establish criteria which a
Tribe must meet for authorization. This
rule furthers EPA's recognition of
Tribal sovereignty and furthers the
Agency's goal of delegating
environmental programs to Tribes. This
action will impact the amount of grants
given to States since the level of
funding is likely to remain constant but
the number of grantees is anticipated
to increase. It will also impact the
Tribes by allowing them an increased
role in environmental regulation on
Indian Country.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2827.
Agency Contact: Felicia Wright,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8634
RIN: 2050-AD07
3282. REVISIONS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR
PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS
CONTAINING RECOVERED
MATERIALS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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 procuring
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. On May 1,1995,
under RCRA and Executive Order
12873, "Federal Acquisition, Recycling,
and Waste Prevention," EPA designated
19 items in a Comprehensive
Procurement Guideline (CPG) (60 FR
21370). EPA also issued purchasing
recommendations in a related
Recovered Materials Advisory Notice
(RMAN) (60 FR 21386). The Order
requires EPA to update the CPG and
issue RMANs annually. The Agency
consolidated EPA's five existing
procurement guidelines (for paper and
paper products, retread tires, re-refined
lubricating oil, building insulation, and
cement and concrete containing fly ash)
into the CPG and RMAN. This action
would propose the first update to the
CPG, in which additional items would
be designated, and additional
recommendations would be discussed
in the RMAN.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date
11/00/96
11/00/97
FR Cite
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3545.
Agency Contact: Terry Grist,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7257
RIN: 2050-AE23
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Final Rule Stage
3283. STANDARDS FOR THE
MANAGEMENT AND USE OF SLAG
RESIDUES DERIVED FROM HIGH
TEMPERATURE METALS RECOVERY
(HTMR) TREATMENT OF KO61, KO62
AND F006 WASTES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/RCRA
1006921, 6922, 6924, 6934, and 6938;
42 USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a); 42 USC
6922RCRA 3002; 42 USC 6924/RCA
3004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
December 13,1994. Final, Judicial, June
13,1996.
Abstract: This action addresses the
potential human health and
environmental impacts from the use of
slag residues (slags) resulting from high
temperature metals recovery (HTMR)
treatment of specified hazardous wastes
(i.e., electric arc furnace dust, steel
finishing pickle liquor, and
electroplating sludges). This action
would reclassify these slags as
nonhazardous when they meet certain
exclusion levels and are managed and
used in a certain manner. The date for
final action is the subject of further
settlement negotiations with the parties
involved in a settlement agreement.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/29/94 59 FR 67256
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3428.
Agency Contact: Narendra K.
Chaudhari, Environmental Protection
Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, (5304), Washington DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-4787
RIN: 2050-AE15
3284. ALTERNATIVES FOR GROUND-
WATER MONITORING FOR
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
LANDFILLS LOCATED IN EITHER DRY
OR REMOTE AREAS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6944/RCRA
4010
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 9,1991 the
Agency promulgated final solid waste
disposal facility criteria (40 CFR Part
258), setting in place national
minimum standards for municipal solid
waste landfills (MSWLFs). hi that
rulemaking, the Agency provided an
exemption from ground-water
monitoring for small MSWLF units
located in dry or remote locations. The
Agency provided this relief as it sought
to balance the protection of human
health and the environment with the
practicable capability of these small
community landfill owners and
operators, hi 1993, the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit vacated this ground-water
monitoring exemption.
On August 10,1995, the Agency
published a new proposed rule to
address ground water monitoring at
small MSWLFs located in dry or remote
areas. The proposed rule would provide
States and Tribes with EPA-approved
permit programs under RCRA subtitle
D the flexibility to determine
alternative ground-water monitoring
requirements on a site-specific basis,
for small MSWLFs that are located in
either .dry or remote areas.
The proposed rule also solicited
comment on a delay of the general
compliance date of the MSWLF criteria
for qualifying small MSWLFs located in
dry or remote locations. On October 6,
1995, EPA finalized a two-year delay
of the compliance date until October
9, 1997.
On March 26, 1996, the President
signed into law H.R. 2036 reinserting
the groundwater monitoring exemption
for qualifying small MSWLFs located in
dry and remote areas. The President's
action thus obviates the need to issue
this final action. The Agency will take
final action by codifying the exemption
in H.R. 2036. hi addition, H.R. 2036
requires that EPA provide flexibility to
small MSWLFs regarding requirements
for daily cover, final cover, frequency
of soil gas monitoring and financial
assurance. EPA will begin work in a
separate rulemaking to provide this
flexibility while still ensuring
protection of human health and the
environment.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/10/95 60 FR 40799
Final Action on Delay 10/06/95 60 FR 52337
of Compliance Date
Final Action to Codify 12/00/96
Legislation
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3546.
Agency Contact: Dana Arnold,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7279
RIN: 2050-AE24
3285. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING
OF HAZARDOUS WASTES:
HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION
RULE (HWIR); WASTE
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905/1006; 42
USC 6912(a)/RCRA 2002(a); 42 USC
6921/RCRA 3001; 42 USC 6922/RCRA
3002; 42 USC 6926/RCRA 3006
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 268
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial,
February 13, 1997.
Abstract: Under the current Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
"mixture" and "derived from" rules,
some low-risk wastes are currently
regulated by the Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA's) hazardous
waste regulations. To address this
problem, this deregulatory action will
make modifications to the "mixture"
and "derived from" rules, and establish
new criteria that would exempt certain
low-risk wastes from the hazardous
waste regulations. In developing this
action, EPA is considering the views
of all members of a Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) committee. This
action will be implemented by EPA and
authorized States.
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Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/20/92 57 FR 21450
NPRM Withdrawn 10/30/92 57 FR 49280
NPRM Reproposal 12/21/95 60 FR 66344
Final Action 02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3328.
Reinventing Government: The rule was
highlighted as one of the top regulatory
reform initiatives in the President's
March 16,1995 Report, "Reinventing
Environmental Regulations."
Agency Contact: William A. Collins,
Jr., Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4791
BIN: 2050-AE07
3286. HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: POST-
CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulomaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
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: Under the current RCRA
regulations, a facility that needs post-
closure care must obtain a permit. In
many cases, the post-closure permit is
an appropriate mechanism for the
regulatory agency to use to address the
environmental needs at the facility. In
other cases, however, a permit may not
be appropriate. And, in some cases, the
facility's post-closure care needs may
have already been addressed through
other legal mechanisms, such as
enforcement actions or Superfund
actions. In these cases, subsequent
issuance of a post-closure permit would
not provide any environmental benefit,
although, under the current regulations,
it is still required. This rule would
remove the requirements to issue a
permit to address post-closure care in
all cases. A permit would remain an
option, but EPA Regions and
authorized States would be able to use
other mechanisms as well, depending
on the circumstances at the facility.
States authorized to implement the
RCRA program are currently required
to adopt authority to compel corrective
action at permitted facilities. They are
not required to have similar authority
at interim status facilities, though many
States do. As a result, the corrective
action program is implemented by the
State, at some facilities, and by the EPA
Regions at other. This rule would
require States to adopt, as part of their
authorized RCRA programs, authority
to address corrective action at interim
status facilities. This would result in
a more consistent implementation of
the corrective action program in the
States.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/08/94 59 FR 55778
Final Action 08/00/96
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
Phone: 703 308-7057
RIN: 2050-AD55
3287. LISTING DETERMINATION FOR
HAZARDOUS WASTES—
ORGANOBROMINES CHEMICAL
INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922/RCRA
3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102; 33
USC 1361/CERCLA 311
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April
30, 1994. Final, Judicial, April 30,
1996.
Abstract: This action proposes to list
as a hazardous waste under RCRA one
additional waste stream generated
during the production of
organobromine compound chemicals
used as fire retardants. These wastes
would then have to be managed in
accordance with the RCRA hazardous
waste requirements. The date for final
action is based on current settlement
negotiations with plaintiffs in EDF v.
Browner, Civil Action No. 89-0598
(D.D.C.). landfills.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/11/94 59 FR 24530
Final Action 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3065.
Agency Contact: Anthony Carrell,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6607
RIN: 2050-AD79
3288. 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
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 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 will
be added to EPA's solid waste testing
guidance ("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. This action will assist
States and Tribal governments in
implementing the RCRA program.
Impacts on small businesses and local
governments are not expected.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/25/95 60 FR 37974
Final Action 03/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
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Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3427.
Agency Contact: Kim Falkland,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5307), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6722
RIN: 2050-AE14
3289. RCRA SUBTITLE D
CORPORATE FINANCIAL TEST AND
GUARANTEE
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing.
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907/RCRA
1008; 42 USC 6944/RCRA 4004; 42
USC 6949a/RCRA 4010
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 9,1991 the
Agency promulgated revised criteria for
municipal solid waste landfills
(MSWLFs) which included financial
assurance requirements to ensure that
adequate funds are readily available to
cover the costs of closure, post-closure
care, and corrective action associated
with MSWLFs without incurring
government response costs. The
proposal would add a corporate
financial test to the financial assurance
mechanisms currently available to
owners and operators of RCRA Subtitle
D MSWLFs. EPA estimates that the rule
would save owners and operators of
MSWLFs approximately $45 million
annually by allowing the use of a
financial test rather than more
expensive mechanisms such as surety
bonds or letters of credit. Finally, the
rule would revise the domestic asset
requirement of the subtitle C corporate
financial test. The rule would have no
impacts on local governments but could
be implemented by state or tribal
governments.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
10/12/94 59 FR 51523
02/00/97
Additional Information: SAN No. 3179.
Agency Contact: Dale Ruhter,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8192
RIN: 2050-AD77
3290. REVISIONS TO CRITERIA
APPLICABLE TO SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL FACILITIES THAT MAY
ACCEPT CESQG HAZARDOUS
WASTES EXCLUDING MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907/RCRA
1008; 33 USC 1345/RCRA 4010; 42
USC 6944/RCRA 4004; 42 USC
6912/RCRA 2002
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May
15,1995. Final, Judicial, July 1,1996.
Abstract: EPA will revise existing
Criteria 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, 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 non-
municipal 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. States will be responsible for
implementing the rule, although a
number of States already have
comparable requirements and will not
have an increased workload.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
NPRM 06/12/95 60 FR 30964
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal .
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3416.
Agency Contact: Paul F. Cassidy,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304W), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7281
RIN: 2050-AE11
3291. FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE
APPLICABILITY OF THE TOXICITY
CHARACTERISTIC RULE TO
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS,
CONTAMINATED MEDIA, AND DEBRIS
Priority: Other Significant
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
published in June 1990, EPA decided
to temporarily defer application of the
TC rule to petroleum-contaminated
media and debris, such as soils and
groundwater, that result from
underground storage tank (UST)
corrective actions. This rule would
make permanent the current temporary
deferral of UST petroleum-
contaminated media and debris from
the RCRA hazardous waste TC rule.
This rule is part of the Agency's
commitment to make a "final
determination" regarding the UST
temporary deferral. Without the
deferral, UST cleanup procedures
would be adversely affected, resulting
in delays in remedial action and
increases in remediation costs. EPA
believes states are in the best position
to continue their oversight of the
management of contaminated media
and debris from UST cleanups. Since
this action is deregulatory, there are no
adverse effects on small businesses, or
on state, local, or tribal governments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 02/12/93 58 FR 8504
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3189.
Agency Contact: John Heffelfinger,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Soh'd Waste and Emergency Response,
(5401W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8881
RIN: 2050-AD69
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3292. LISTING DETERMINATION OF
WASTES GENERATED DURING THE
MANUFACTURE OF AZO,
ANTHRAQUINONE, AND
TRIARYLMETHANE DYES AND
PIGMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA
3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102
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,
April 19,1996.
Two waste streams are subject to later
judicial deadlines: Proposed, 3/31/96;
Final, 06/30/96.
Abstract This action addresses the
potential human health and
environmental risks posed by wastes
from the manufacture of dyes and
pigments, and determines whether
those wastes should be h'sted as
hazardous wastes under RCRA to
control any unacceptable risks. If listed
under RCRA, these wastes would also
be added to to the CERCLA list of
hazardous substances. As part of this
effort, EPA is also considering
opportunities for pollution prevention
and recycling. This action will be
implemented by EPA and States
authorized under RCRA. Impacts on
local governments are not expected,
and small business impacts are
undetermined at this time. Two waste
streams are subject to later deadlines
for proposed and final action. The dates
for the proposed rules are based on
current settlement discussions with
plaintiffs in EOF v. Browner, Civil
Action No. 89-0598 (D.D.C.)
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Additional NPRM
Final Action
12/22/94 59 FR 66072
01/00/97
01/00/97
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
Phone: 202 260-7458
RIN: 2050-AD80
3293. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING
OF HAZARDOUS WASTE:
PETROLEUM REFINING PROCESS
WASTES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921/RCRA
3001; 42 USC 9602/CERCLA 102
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
October 31,1995. Final, Judicial,
October 31, 1996.
Abstract: This action addresses the
potential human health and
environmental risks posed by 14 waste
streams from petroleum refining
processes, and determines whether
these wastes should be listed as
hazardous wastes under RCRA. If listed
under RCRA, these wastes would also
be added to the CERCLA list of
hazardous substances. As part of this
action, the Agency is considering
opportunities for source reduction,
recycling, reclamation or reuse in other
manufacturing processes. This action
will be implemented by EPA and
authorized States under RCRA. Impacts
on local and tribal governments are
unknown and small business impacts
are not expected. The date for final
action is the subject of further
settlement negotiations with plaintiffs
in EDF v. Browner, Civil Action No.
89-0598 (D.D.C.).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/20/95 60 FR 57747
10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3064.
Agency Contact: Maximo (Max) Diaz,
Jr., Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4770
RIN: 2050-AD88
3294. REVISED STANDARDS FOR
HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTION
FACILITIES
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924/RCRA
3004; 42 USC 6925/RCRA 3005; Clean
Air Act Amendments section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61;
40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, December 1996,
(Incinerators).
Final, Judicial, December 1999,
(Boilers).
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA's) strategy for
hazardous waste minimization and
combustion and a judicial settlement
agreement commit EPA to upgrade its
standards for burning hazardous waste
in incinerators, boilers, and industrial
furnaces. These standards would be
applicable during the construction and
operation of these combustion facilities.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM - Industrial 04/19/96 61 FR 17358
Furnaces and
Incinerators
Final Rule 12/00/96
NPRM - Boilers 09/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3333.
Agency Contact: Larry Denyer,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8770
RIN: 2050-AE01
3295. LAND DISPOSAL
RESTRICTIONS—PHASE IV:
TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR
CERTAIN MINERAL PROCESSING
WASTES; TC METALS; NEWLY
LISTED WASTES FROM WOOD
PRESERVING AND DYES AND
PIGMENTS
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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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: Final, Judicial, June
1996.
The Agency will likely seek to extend
the deadline.
Abstract: The Hazardous and Solid
Waste Amendments of 1984 require the
Environmental Protection Agency (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, 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 (B.C.
Cir. 1992) on the equivalency of
treatment in wastewater treatment
systems regulated under the Clean
Water Act to treatment of wastes under
the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA). On March 26,
1996, the President signed into law
H.R. 2036, the Land Disposal Program
Flexibility Act, which moots the
equivalency section of the rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
ANPRM 10/24/91 56 FR 55160
NPRM 08/22/95 60 FR 43654
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3366.
Reinventing Government: The options
that were proposed for addressing
cross-media transfers would encourage
pollution prevention by allowing
facilities to comply by reducing mass
loadings of toxics to the environment
through source reduction from
wastestreams not directly at issue. An
exemption from the options was
proposed for de minimis levels of
waste. Importantly, EPA seeks to
preserve its partnership with States and
Tribes by embracing their programs that
control the cross-media transfer
problems at issue. EPA also took the
common-sense approach of crafting its
options for cross-media transfers to
fulfill its obligations and protect
environmental resources without undue
disruption to waste treatment systems
that are already adequately protective
of the environment. Additionally, the
rule will focus on environmental risk
by isolating for regulation those waste
management scenarios that pose risks
rather than imposing controls across
the board. The Agency built in
maximum flexibility so that those
complying with the requirements can
choose the most cost-effective means of
limiting toxic releases or for treating
wastes to meet LDR treatment
standards. Furthermore, the Agency is
mindful of the multi-media context of
environmental problems and has
designed the proposed rule to defer to
existing federal programs to avoid
duplication of regulation. Furthermore,
this rule will reduce the paperwork
burden on the regulated community by
revising a number of the LDR program's
administrative requirements. Other
regulatory changes will eliminate
outdated regulations and clarify areas
of the regulations that are confusing.
Agency Contact: Sue Slotnick,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8462
RIN: 2050-AE05
3296. RCRA SUBTITLE C FINANCIAL
TEST CRITERIA (REVISION)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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: The proposed revised
financial responsibility test would be
better than the current test at predicting
which firms will enter bankruptcy and
not be able to cover their financial
obligations for liability and closure
costs of hazardous waste treatment,
storage and disposal facilities. A
bankrupt firm may be unable to afford
the proper closure of a facility which
would require the government to incur
response costs at the facility. The rule
would also qualify more owners and
operators of RCRA Treatment, Storage,
and Disposal Facilities which must
currently use more expensive ways,
such as surety bonds or letters of credit,
of demonstrating financial assurance, to
use the less expensive corporate
financial responsibility test. The
combined savings from screening out
riskier firms and making the test more
available to viable firms would be
approximately $19 million annually in
public and private costs. These
regulatory amendments would have no
effect on local or tribal governments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/01/91 56 FR 30201
Final Action (3rd Party 09/16/92 57 FR 42832
Liability;
Closure/Post
Closures)
Final Action 02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2647.
Agency Contact: Dale Ruhter,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8192
RIN: 2050-AC71
3297. RULE IDENTIFYING WHEN
MILITARY MUNITIONS BECOME
HAZARDOUS WASTES AND
MANAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR
SUCH WASTES; EXPLOSIVES
EMERGENCIES; REDEFINITION OF
ON-SITE
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924(y)/RCRA
3004(y)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April
6,1993. NPRM, Judicial, October 31,
1995. Final, Statutory, October 6, 1994.
Final, Judicial, December 2,1996.
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Abstract: EPA will issue a rule
clarifying when military munitions
(including chemical munitions) become
hazardous wastes subject to Federal
hazardous waste storage, treatment, and
disposal rules. The rule will assure
transportation and storage of such
wastes are safe and protective of human
health and the environment. The rule
%vill address munitions in the military
stockpile to be demilitarized, burning
of excess propellants, emergency
responses involving both military and
non-military explosives, and
unexploded ordnance on firing ranges.
State National Guard units as well as
Federal DOD, DOE, and DOT (Coast
Guard) units will be subject to these
rules. The rule will also revise the
definition of "on-site." EPA and EPA-
authorized States will implement the
standards.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM 11/08/95 60 FR 56468
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
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
Phone: 703 308-8759
RIN: 2050-AD90
3298. FINANCIAL TEST FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS THAT
OWN/OPERATE MUNICIPAL SOLID
WASTE LANDFILLS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907/RCRA
1008; 42 USC 6944/RCRA 4004; 42
USC 6949(a)/RCRA 4010(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The criteria for Municipal
Solid Waste Landfills require landfill
owners/operators to assure that they
can cover the costs of closure and post-
closure care of their landfills and the
costs of cleaning up any known
releases from their landfills. This rule
would allow local governments to meet
all or part of their financial assurance
requirements based on their financial
strength. EPA estimates that the local
government financial test would save
local governments $138 million
annually. Small local governments and
Tribal governments that own or operate
landfills would share in this savings.
Timetable:
Date FR Cite Actlon
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/27/93 58 FR 68353
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 2761.
Agency Contact: George Garland,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5303W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7272
RIN: 2050-AD04
3299. RCRA SUBTITLE D SOLID
WASTE FACILITIES; STATE/TRIBAL
PERMIT PROGRAM—DETERMINATION
OF ADEQUACY
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6945/RCRA
4005; 42 USC 6912/RCRA 2002
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 239
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action known as the
"State/Tribal Implementation Rule" or
"STIR", will delegate to States and
Indian Tribes the authority to control
the human health and environmental
risks associated with municipal solid
waste (MSW) landfill management,
particularly groundwater
contamination. The STIR will do so by
establishing criteria and procedures for
EPA to use to determine whether State
and tribal MSW landfill permit
programs are adequate to ensure
compliance with the Solid Waste
Disposal Facility Criteria. While the
Disposal Facility Criteria automatically
apply to all MSW landfills, States and
tribes with permit programs deemed
adequate under the STIR can provide
some flexibility on design standards
and other requirements to landfill
owners and operators who meet the
Criteria's performance standards. In
providing this flexibility, the STIR
offers an opportunity to reduce the
regulatory burden on State, tribal and
local governments and on landfill
owners and operators.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
01/26/96 61 FR 2584
11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2751.
Agency Contact: Mia Zmud,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5306W), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7263
RIN: 2050-AD03
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Long-Term Actions
3300. • PAINT MANUFACTURING
WASTES LISTING: HAZARDOUS
WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC
6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922;
42 USC 6926; 42 USC 6938; 42 USC
9602; 42 USC 9603; 42 USC 9604; 33
USC 1321; 33 USC 1361
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271;
40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
December 31,1996. Final, Judicial,
December 31,1997.
Abstract: This action addresses the
potential risks posed by wastes from
the production of paints, and
determines whether these wastes
should be listed as hazardous under
RCRA to control these risks. Any new
wastes listed as hazardous will also be
added to the CERCLA list of hazardous
substances. This action will be
implemented by EPA and States
authorized under RCRA. Impacts on
local governments are not expected,
and small business impacts are
undetermined.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3805.
Agency Contact: Dr. Gate Jenkins,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5304)
Phone: 202 260-4792
Fax: 202 260-0225
RIN: 2050-AE32
3301. FACILITY RESPONSE
PLANNING FOR DELEGATED
OFFSHORE FACILITIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Bobbie Lively-Diebold
Phone: 703 356-8774
RIN: 2050-AE18
3302. NEW AND REVISED TESTING
METHODS APPROVED FOR RCRA
SUBTITLE C, HAZARDOUS WASTE
TESTING MANUAL, SW-846, THIRD
EDITION, UPDATE IV
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265;
40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Kim Kirkland
Phone: 202 260-6722
RIN: 2050-AE25
3303. REGULATORY DETERMINATION
ON REMAINING WASTES FROM THE
COMBUSTION OF FOSSIL FUELS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
02/12/93 58 FR 8273
08/09/93 58 FR 42466
Notice of Data
Availability
Regulatory
Determination
(Phase I Four Fossil
Fuel Wastes)
Regulatory 04/00/98
Determination
(Phase II Remaining
Wastes)
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Rich Kinch
Phone: 703 308-8424
RIN: 2050-AD91
3304. HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM;
MODIFICATION OF THE HAZARDOUS
WASTE PROGRAM; MERCURY-
CONTAINING LAMPS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/27/94 59 FR 38288
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Kristina Meson
Phone: 202 260-5736
RIN: 2050-AD93
3305. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST
REGULATION
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
00/00/00
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Ann Codrington
Phone: 202 260-4777
RIN: 2050-AE21
3306. UNDERGROUND STORAGE
TANKS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES - FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 280
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Mark Barolo
Phone: 703 308-8874
RIN: 2050-AC15
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Completed Actions
3307. • HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE; AMENDMENT
TO DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE
(RECOVERED OIL)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912; 42 USC
6921
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is correcting the text of
a regulatory exclusion from the
definition of solid waste for recovered
oil which is inserted into the petroleum
refining process (40 CFR 261.4(a)(12)).
The direct final rule would reflect the
result EPA initially intended, which
was to condition the exclusion of
recovered oil on that oil being
reinserted into the petroleum refining
process at a point where that process
removes or will remove at least some
contaminants. Concurrent with this
direct final rule, EPA will propose this
correction for public comment. In the
event that adverse comments are
received, EPA will withdraw the direct
final rule and address the comments
received in a subsequent final rule
based on the related proposed rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 03/26/96 61 FR 13129
Direct Final Rule 03/26/96 61 FR 13103
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3801.
Agency Contact: Steve Silverman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
Office of General Counsel, (2366)
Phone: 202 260-7716
RIN: 2050-AE31
3308. REGULATIONS TO CONTROL
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF
HAZARDOUS AND OTHER WASTES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The
Agency does not
plan any further
action.
03/14/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Julie Gourley
Phone: 202 260-7944
RIN: 2050-AE13
3309. NO-MIGRATION VARIANCE FOR
PROHIBITED HAZARDOUS WASTE
LAND DISPOSAL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - No Rule 03/13/96
Planned. Agency
Will Issue Guidance.
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Rhyne
Phone: 703 308-8658
RIN: 2050-AC44
3310. CAUSES FOR PERMIT
MODIFICATIONS TO HAZARDOUS
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 270.41
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - The 03/13/96
Agency Does Not
Plan Any Further
Action.
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ken Amaditz
Phone:703308-7056
RIN: 2050-AD05
3311. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OECD
DECISION FOR RECYCLABLE
WASTES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 04/12/96 61 FR 16290
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Julie Gourley
Phone: 202 260-7944
RIN: 2050-AD87
3312. RCRA EXPANDED PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 270.41; 40 CFR
270.42; 40 CFR 270.10
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 12/11/95 60 FR 63417
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Patricia Buzzell
Phone: 703 308-8632
RIN: 2050-AD97
3313. CEMENT KILN DUST
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Determination 02/07/95 60 FR 7366
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bill Schoenborn
Phone: 703 308-8483
RIN: 2050-AE02
3314. LAND DISPOSAL
RESTRICTIONS—PHASE III:
DECHARACTERIZED WASTEWATERS,
CARBAMATE WASTES, AND SPENT
ALUMINUM POTLINERS
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268
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Completed Actions
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Partial Withdrawal and 04/08/96 61 FR 15566
Amendment of Final
Rule
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peggy Vyas
Phone: 703 308-8594
BIN: 2050-AD38
3315. EXTENSION OF STATES'
INTERIM AUTHORIZATION OPTION TO
CARRY OUT POST-HSWA
REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 271.24
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - The
Agency does not
plan any further
action.
03/13/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wayne Roepe
Phone: 703 308-8630
RIN: 2050-AD57
3316. FIELD FILTERING OF
GROUNDWATER SAMPLES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258.51(b)
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - No further 03/14/96
regulatory action.
Guidance being
prepared.
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Phone: 703 308-8300
RIN: 2050-AD86
3317. GUIDELINE FOR FEDERAL
PROCUREMENT OF PAPER AND
PAPER PRODUCTS CONTAINING
RECOVERED MATERIALS
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 247
Completed:
Reason
Date FR Cite
Withdrawn - No rule 03/14/96
planned. Guidelines
being prepared.
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Dana Arnold
Phone: 703 308-7279
Agency Contact: Andrew Teplitzky RIN: 2050-AD41
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Prerule Stage
3318. DEVELOPMENT OF OZONE,
PARTICULATE MATTER AND
REGIONAL HAZE IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 and particulate
matter State implementation plans
under potentially new ozone and
particulate matter national ambient air
quality standards and a regional haze
program.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 06/00/96
- Phase I
NPRM 06/00/97
Final Action 06/00/98
- Phase II
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Action 06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
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
Phone: 919 541-5550
RIN: 2060-AF34
3319. • ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
ELIMINATION OF DIRECT SALE
PROGRAM AND IPP WRITTEN
GUARANTEE; AND ANPRM TO
MODIFY ALLOWANCE AUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 76510
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule and ANPRM would
make technical modifications to minor
features of the Acid Rain Allowance
Trading Program. The rule would
eliminate a small "direct sale" program
for acid rain allowances; this program
has never been used and is not needed.
The ANPRM would make technical
changes in the related auction program.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 05/00/9.6
Direct Final and 05/00/96
Proposal
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3795.
Agency Contact: Eugene Casey,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9194
RIN: 2060-AG41
3320. • ACID RAIN PROGRAM: SO2
ALLOWANCE AUCTION AND
ELECTRONIC ALLOWANCE
TRANSFER
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7651 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Title TV of the Clean Air Act,
as amended (the Act), authorized the
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Prerule Stage
EPA to establish the Acid Rain Program
to reduce the adverse health and
ecological effects of acidic deposition.
Under the Add Rain Program, electric
utilities must have an allowance for
each ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2) that
their generating facilities emit.
Title IV mandates that EPA hold or
sponsor yearly auctions and direct sales
of allowances for a small portion of the
total allowances allocated each year.
The United States General Accounting
Office has recommended that EPA
change the design of the auction so that
it is a single-price auction, in which
each bidder would pay the market-
clearing price. Currently the auction is
a "price-discriminating" action,
meaning that all bids are ranked
beginning with the highest dollar
amount and that each winning bidder
pays what he or she bids until all
allowances are sold. EPA is proposing
to change the current design and tuning
of the acid rain allowance auctions.
EPA is also proposing to change the
requirement that additional allowances
offered hi EPA auctions have a set
minimum price in whole dollars.
Title TV also provides for the transfer
of allowances and states that a transfer
will not be effective until EPA receives
and records a written certification of
the transfer signed by a responsible
official of each party. EPA is
considering development of a system to
allow electronic submittal of allowance
transfers. Under one option, the seller
alone would submit the transfer
without involving the buyer. EPA is
proposing to allow such electronic
transfers.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 05/00/96
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3795.
This action resulted from RIN 2060-
AG41.
Agency Contact: Linda Critchfield,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW.,
6204J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9087
Fax: 202 233-9585
RIN: 2060-AG75
3321. REGIONAL HAZE PROTECTION
RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
169A and 169B
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.300 to 51.306
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory,
January 1998.
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 06/00/96
NPRM 06/00/97
Final Action 06/00/98
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-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5532
RIN: 2060-AF32
3322. FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES
WAIVER APPLICATION CRITERIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/96
06/00/97
06/00/98
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
Phone: 202 233-9034
RIN: 2060-AE68
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3323. REVISIONS TO THE NEW
SOURCE REVIEW REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4111/Clean
Air Act Amendments of 1990, section
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
preconstmction 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:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/96
06/00/97
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-AEll).
Agency Contact: Mike Sewell, New
Source Review Section, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
(MD-12), Research Triangle Park, NC
27711
Phone: 919 541-0873
RIN: 2060-AD13
3324. LOCOMOTIVE EMISSION
STANDARDS
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 92
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 10/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2961.
Agency Contact: Charles Maulis,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7826
RIN: 2060-AD33
3325. NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR)
REFORM
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act as
amended in 1990, title I
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.160 to 51.166;
40 CFR 52.21; 40 CFR 52.24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is
to revise the Clean Air Act new source
review (NSR) regulations, which govern
the preconstruction air quality review
and permitting programs that are
implemented by States and the Federal
Government for new and modified
major stationary sources of air
pollution. This rulemaking seeks to
deregulate, that is, exclude from major
NSR program requirements those.
activities of sources that, with respect
to air pollution, have little
environmental impact. The rulemaking
will encourage pollution control and
pollution prevention projects at existing
sources. Control technology
requirements will be clarified with
respect to when and how they apply
to sources that are covered. The action
will more clearly define the roles and
requirements of sources, permitting
authorities and Federal land managers
in the protection of air-quality-related
values in Federal Class I areas (i.e.,
certain national parks and wilderness
areas) under the new source review
regulations. State, local, and tribal
permitting agencies will be given more
flexibility to implement program
requirements in a manner that meet
their specific air quality management
needs. Consequently, the rulemaking
decreases the number of activities that
are subject to NSR requirements and
also expedites the permitting process
for those sources that are subject to
NSR. This action is designed to reduce
the regulatory burden over all
industries without respect to
commercial size or capacity; therefore,
it should have no detrimental impact
on small businesses. Finally, this action
also addresses several pending petitions
for judicial review and administrative
action pertaining to new source review
applicability requirements and control
technology review requirements.
Regulations that will be affected are
State implementation plan
requirements for review of new sources
and modifications to existing sources
(40 CFR 51.160-166), the Federal
prevention of significant deterioration
program (40 CFR 52.21), and Federal
restriction on new source construction
(40 CFR 52.24) to be proposed in
another rulemaking action.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 04/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3259.
Agency Contact: Dennis Grumpier,
New Source Review Section,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5433
RIN: 2060-AEll
3326. PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
AND INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
TEST PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7541; 42 USC
7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
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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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Rnal Action
04/00/96
11/00/96
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
Phone: 313 668-4456
RIN: 2060-AE20
3327. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
RECALL REQUIREMENTS
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
04/00/96
12/00/96
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
Phone: 313 668-4456
RIN: 2060-AE22
3328. CONSOLIDATED EMISSION
REPORTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 call 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.
Rule is on hold pending action on the
"One-Stop" Data Reporting Rule.
Timetable:
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Action
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:
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
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: David Misenheimer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Emission, Modeling and
Analysis, MD-14, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5473
RIN: 2060-AE32
3329. NAAQS: OZONE (REVIEW)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408 section
108 Clean Air Act; 42 USC 7409
Section 109 Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.9
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
December 31,1980.
Review at 5-year intervals thereafter.
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing
and updating the air quality criteria for
ozone to incorporate new scientific and
technical information. Based on the
revised criteria, the EPA will determine
whether revisions to the standards are
appropriate.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/96
07/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3353.
Agency Contact: John Haines,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5533
RIN: 2060-AE57
3330. NAAQS: PARTICULATE MATTER
(REVIEW)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408 to 7409
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.6
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
November 29, 1996. Final, Judicial,
June 28, 1997.
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency (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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/29/96
Final Action 06/28/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 10 Metal Mining; 12
Coal Mining; 14 Mining and Quarrying
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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-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5533
RIN: 2060-AE66
3331. METHOD 301: FIELD
VALIDATION OF POLLUTION
MEASUREMENT METHODS FOR
VARIOUS MEDIAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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: After promulgation of
Method 301, questions were raised
about the statistical calculations and
clarifying the procedure for
determining the quality of the data.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 09/00/97
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
Phone: 919 541-1062
RIN: 2060-AFOO
3332. NESHAP: PETROLEUM
REFINERIES - FCC UNITS,
REFORMERS AND SULFUR PLANTS
Priority: Other Significant
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:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/00/96
11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 291 Petroleum
Refining
Additional Information: SAN No. 3549.
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0884
RIN: 2060-AF28
3333. NESHAP: FERROALLOY
INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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: The Clean Air Act, as
amended November 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
production industry may be major
sources for one or more hazardous air
pollutants. As a consequence,
production facilities are among the
HAP-emitting source categories selected
for regulation.
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/31/96
05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3082.
Agency Contact: Conrad Chin,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Industrial Studies
Branch (MD-13), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1512
RIN: 2060-AF29
3334. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN TO CONTROL EMISSIONS
FROM TWO POWER STATIONS
LOCATED ON NAVAJO NATION
LANDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1740
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize
standards from the Arizona and New
Mexico State Implementation Plans
(SIPS) apph'cable 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
05/00/96
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
Phone: 415 744-1240
RIN: 2060-AF42
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3335. ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
REVISIONS TO APPLICABILITY,
EXEMPTIONS, ALLOCATIONS, AND
SMALL DIESEL REFINERIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entitles 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
Phone: 202 233-9074
RIN: 2060-AF45
3336. ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
DELETION OF CERTAIN UNITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 Ram 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:
Action
NPRM
Interim Final Rule
Date
07/00/96
12/00/96
FR Cite
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
Phone: 202 233-9074
RIN: 2060-AF46
3337. ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
REVISIONS TO THE PERMITS
REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE IV OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO MAKE
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601, 765lg
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 n
acid rain permitting programs.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/96
12/00/96
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
Phone: 202 233-9151
RIN: 2060-AF47
3338. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION
FROM AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT
ENGINES; EMISSION STANDARDS
AND TEST PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 231
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 87
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to
establish CO and NOx standards for
aircraft gas turbine engines with equal
to or greater than 26.7 kilonewtons
rated thrust. These standards, which
most of the affected engines are already
achieving, 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3576.
Agency Contact: Bryan Manning,
Environmental Protection Agency, Ah"
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Rd., Ann
Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7832
RIN: 2060-AF50
3339. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24
(WATER-BASED COATINGS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The determination of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) content ofa
surface coating by reference method 24
involves determination of its water
content, and calculation of its VOC
content as the difference of the two
measurements (volatile content minus
water content). Method 24 is inherently
less precise for water-based coatings
than it is for solvent-based coatings and
the imprecision increases as water
content increases. This action will
amend Method 24 by adding a direct
measurement procedure for measuring
VOC content of water-based coatings.
This amendment will improve the
precision of method 24 for water-based
coatings.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/96
Final Action 10/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3649.
Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-19), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1064
RIN: 2060-AF72
3340. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN (FIP) TO CONTROL EMISSIONS
FROM SOURCES LOCATED ON THE
FORT HALL INDIAN RESERVATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act title I
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will propose federal
rulemaking for sources located on fee
lands to implement the intent of the
Clean Air Act (CAA) Title I program
to hring about attainment of the PM-
10 NAAQS both on and off the Fort
Hall Indian Reservation.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3637.
Agency Contact: Steve Body (AT-082),
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Region 10, 1200 Sixth
Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206 553-0782
RIN: 2060-AF84
3341. NESHAP FOR
PERCHLOROETHYLENE DRY
CLEANING FACILITIES:
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401, 7412,
7414, 7416, 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart M
Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial,
October 1995.
It is anticipated that a consent decree
will be issued by 10/95, requiring
proposal by April 1996 and
promulgation by 11/96.
Abstract: The International Fabricare
Institute (IFI) litigated on several issues
that involved the NESHAP. A
settlement agreement was reached and
the Agency has agreed to amend the
standard. As part of the settlement, the
Agency will be "grandfathering"
transfer machines installed between
proposal and promulgation, as existing
sources. The Agency has lodged the
settlement agreement with the court.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3642.
Agency Contact: George Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, ESD, Combustion
Group, MD-13, Research Triangle Park,
NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1549
RIN: 2060-AF90
3342. AMENDMENT OF ENHANCED
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51, subpart S
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is a technical
amendment to the enhanced
inspection/ maintenance (I/M)
performance standard included in the
November 5, 1992 I/M rule (40 CFR
part 51, subpart S). The amendment is
in response to a court ruling and will
have no net effect on existing
requirements for state and local I/M
programs.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Phone: 313 668-4456
RIN: 2060-AG07
3343. FOURIER TRANSFORM
INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY (FTIR)
EXTRACTIVE TEST METHOD - SELF-
VALIDATING PROCEDURE AND CEM
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 app A; 40
CFR 60 app F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A generic test procedure that
any industry can follow using FTIR
analysis will be developed. This
procedure would be self-validating.
Generic procedures for using an FTIR
as a continuous emission monitor
would include several alternatives for
sampling which would differ
depending on the source.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3598.
Agency Contact: Eugene J. Tierney,
Chief, I/M Section, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
NPRM 08/00/96
Final Action 03/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3599.
Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Source Characterization
Group A (MD-19), Research Triange
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0443
RIN: 2060-AG08
3344. TRANSPORTATION
CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS:
FLEXIBILITY AND STREAMLINING
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(a)/CAA
176(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act
Amendments (CAAA) of 1990
recognized that transportation planning
and air quality planning must be
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coordinated towards achieving the
National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS). The transportation
conformity rule was promulgated in
November of 1993, in response to
CAAA concerns. Conformity ensures
that transportation planning does not
(a) produce new air quality violations,
(b) worsen existing violations, and (c)
delay timely attainment of the NAAQS.
This rulemaking is the third in a series
of amendments to the original
transportation conformity rule. This
rulemaking will streamline the original
rule to simplify the conformity process
in response to conformity stakeholder
concerns. Flexibility will be added for
rural nonattainment areas. Difficulties
associated with the build/no-build test
and adding transportation projects to
plans will be resolved, and non-Federal
projects will have additional flexibility
through these amendments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3740.
Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 313 668-4441
RIN: 2060-AG16
3345. REVISION TO THE MAXIMUM
OXYGEN STANDARD FOR
REFORMULATED GASOLINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC
7545; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.4l(g)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The final rule for
reformulated gasoline limits the amount
of oxygen allowed under VOC
controlled gasoline subject to the
simple model to 2.7 percent by weight.
States may petition to the
Administrator to increase the maximum
allowable oxygen content to 3.5
provided that there have been no ozone
exceedances during the prior three
years within covered areas in that State.
Since the complex model for
reformulated gasoline does not show a
negative impact on NOx of increased
oxygen content (the primary argument
for restricting oxygen content), it is
reasonable to change this simple model
requirement. The EPA is proposed and
received comments on several
alternatives which would increase the
maximum oxygen content of * -
summertime REG.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
10/05/95 60 FR 52135
04/00/96
NPRM
NPRM Comment
Period End
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3725.
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NVFEL, 2565 Plymouth
Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4287
RIN: 2060-AG17
3346. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
RECONSIDERATION OF BAN ON FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS CONTAINING HCFCS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
sec 610(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will reconsider the
exception for the use of class II
substances in portable fire
extinguishers under the Nonessential
Products Ban. The current regulations
provide an exemption until an
alternative substance is "commercially
available." At the time the regulations
were promulgated (December 30,1993),
EPA was aware of several potential
substances under development and
testing. These substances are
continuing to be tested tested and
developed. EPA believes that once
these substances are available, they will
be able to replace the use of both halon
and HCFCs in portable fire
extinguishers.
EPA intends to reconsider the
expiration of the exemption to provide
better guidance to the regulated
community. The regulated community
is concerned with lie use of the term
"commercially available" in the
regulatory text. Therefore, EPA will
propose revising the language by
providing a date-certain exemption.
EPA believes it can provide this type
of certainty to the regulated community
without compromising the goals of
protecting public health and the
environment.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/96
11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3756.
Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Mailcode 6205J, 401 M
Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9729
TDD: 202 233-9577
RIN: 2060-AG19
3347. AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A
OF PART 60, APPENDIX B OF PART
61, AND APPENDIX A OF PART 63
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC
7410-12; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61;
40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise the
format of emission test methods in
Parts 60, 61, and 63 of Title 40 to
follow the outline established by the
Emission Monitoring Management
Council to create uniformity among
program test methods. This action also
corrects errors and updates procedures
in the noted parts.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3743.
Agency Contact: Foston Curtis,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-19,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1063
Fax: 919 541-1039
RIN: 2060-AG21
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3348. REVISION TO DEFINITION OF
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS -
EXCLUSION OF HFC 4310ME AND
HCFC 225CA AND CB
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 51.100(s)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The definition of volatile
organic compound (VOC) at 40 CFR
51.100(s) is being revised to add HFC
43-10me and HCFC 225ca and cb to
the list of compounds having negligible
photochemical reactivity. This will
have the effect of removing these
compounds from regulation as VOC.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/96
07/00/96
these initiatives, consolidated federal
air rules, is intended to eliminate
duplicative, near duplicative, and
overlapping federal air pollution
requirements that apply to a source,
resulting in a regulation that will be
simpler to implement and comply with
than the underlying individual rules.
The Chemical Manufacturer's
Association, representing the Synthetic
Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Industry (SOCMI) and the Air Pollution
Regulatory Authorities of Louisiana and
Texas (where many chemical plants are
located) have agreed to work with the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
on a pilot project to explore solutions
to crafting a consolidated rule that
would combine and simplify various
aspects of existing federal air rules that
apply to the chemical industry.
Timetable:
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3745.
Agency Contact: William Johnson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-15,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
RIN: 2060-AG24
3349. CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL AIR
RULE FOR THE SYNTHETIC ORGANIC
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61;
40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On March 16,1995, President
Clinton and Vice President Gore issued
a report entitled, "Reinventing
Environmental Regulation," that
identified 25 initiatives to improve the
current regulatory system and to
initiate innovative pilot programs
designed to move toward a new system
of environmental management. One of
of the regulatory review process to
reduce unnecessary recordkeeping and
reporting requirements. Existing rules
are being reviewed for excess and/or
duplicative requirements. The Agency
will publish a list of those regulations
that will be revised or amended to
reduce unnecessary recordkeeping and
reporting requirements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
NPRM 07/00/96,
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3748.
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AG28
3350. REGULATION REVIEW/BURDEN
REDUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, section
407
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On March 16,1995, President
Clinton issued a report entitled,
"Reinventing Environmental
Regulation," that identified 25
initiatives to improve the current
regulatory system. This action is part
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NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3750.,
Agency Contact: Dave Markwordt,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG30
3351. • TRANSITIONAL LOCK-IN
PROCEDURES FOR PHASE II
REFORMULATED GASOLINE (RFG)
PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.2; 40 CFR
80.70; 40 CFR 80.72
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will provide
proposed procedures for states to opt-
out of the Reformulated Gasoline (RFG)
Program before implementation of
Phase II RFG. States will be required
to announce by July 1997 whether their
voluntary opt-in area(s) will remain in
the RFG program. If a state decides to
keep an opt-in area in the program, the
area will be required to remain in the
program for a specified period of time
(i.e., lock-in to the program) to enable
refiners to recover a portion of the
capital investments associated with
Complying with Phase II gasoline
requirements. This action provides the
states the flexibility to opt-out of the
program before implementation of
Phase II while providing incentives to
industry to supply Phase H RFG which
provides environmental and health
benefits (e.g., Phase II RFG reduces
NOx, a precursor to ozone).
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Timetable:
Action
Date
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NPRM 06/00/96
Final Acton 03/00/97
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3845.
Agency Contact: Mark Coryell,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9014
Fax: 202 233-9557
RIN: 2060-AG43
3352. • REGULATION OF FUEL AND
FUEL ADDITIVES: CONTROLS
APPLICABLE TO GASOLINE
RETAILERS AND WHOLESALE
PURCHASER-CONSUMERS; 10
GALLON PER MINUTE FUEL
DISPENSING LIMIT REQUIREMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545; 42 USC
7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 20,1993, EPA
finalized a requirement limiting vehicle
service station fuel dispensing rates to
10 gallons per minute maximum,
beginning January 1,1996 for retailers
and wholesalers handling over 10,000
gallons per month. The proposal/direct
final package described in this notice
would amend the January 20 rule by
extending the implementation date of
tho 10-gollon requirement from January
1,1996, until July 1,1996. In addition,
the package contains clarifications
regarding hardware/software for
controlling the fuel dispensing rate, and
it clarifies that refueling facilities are
oxotnpt from the 10-gallon requirement
if used exclusively to refuel heavy-duty
vehicles, boats or airplanes. If, as
expected, there are not comments on
the package, no further action will be
required. If there are comments on the
Direct Final, it will be withdrawn and
a final rule wil be issued after any
comments are considered.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3793.
Agency Contact: Karl J. Simon,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6405J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9299
Fax: 202 233-9596
RIN: 2060-AG45
3353. • ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
CONTINUOUS EMISSION
MONITORING RULE REVISIONS FOR
TECHNICAL ISSUES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7651 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 75 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 11,1993, EPA
promulgated the final "core" acid rain
rules, including the GEM regulation at
40 CFR Part 75. Since the rule was
promulgated, the 263 Phase I and 783
Phase n utility units have already
complied with this regulation by
installing and completing certification
testing by the January 1, 1995 statutory
deadline. During implementation of the
January 11,1993 rule and of the
technical revisions published May 17,
1995, EPA and industry found a small
number of additional issues requiring
policy guidance and rule changes.
These issues include: using monitoring
equipment capable of reading both
controlled and uncontrolled emissions
(dual range monitors); clarification of
span language; a variation of the
existing Appendix D method for
determining SO2 emissions; an
alternative method of determining flow
(Appendix I); and greater flexibility in
scheduling quality assurance testing.
These technical revisions will provide
greater flexibility to the regulated
community and will clarify parts of the
rule. This action raises no major issues,
but rather simplifies implementation by
providing industry with more options
and flexibility. This action is necessary
because of the experience and
additional information both EPA and
industry has gained from 1993 to the
present. Industry views this action as
positive because it provides industry
with more implementation flexibility.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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NPRM 10/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3808.
Agency Contact: Monika Chandra,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW.,
6204J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9781
Fax: 202 233-9595
Email:
chandra.monika@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG46
3354. • PROTECTION OF STRAT.
OZONE: RECONSIDERATION OF
PETITION CRITERIA/INCORPORATION
OF 1995 PROTOCOL DECISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would reconsider
a certain reporting requirement in the
petition process to import previously
used ozone-depleting substances in
response to a legal stay. In addition,
technical changes that reflect
international decisions made in Vienna,
Austria in 1995 by countries that are
signatories of the Montreal Protocol.
Timetable:
Action
Notice of Stay
Proposed Extension
NPRM
Direct Final
Date
01/31/96
01/31/96
04/00/96
04/00/96
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61 FR 331 6
61 FR 3361
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3810.
Agency Contact: Tom Land,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Stratospheric Protection
Division, 401 M Street SW., 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9185
Fax: 202 233-9577
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG48
3355. • RADIONUCLIDE DOSE
METHODOLOGY UPDATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2001 et seq
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: The primary purpose of this
rule is to propose more accurate
controls of radioactivity in drinking
water through a technical correction in
does methodology for beta and photon
emitters only.
EPA has decided to use the Federal
Guidance Report (FGR)-11 (1988) as the
method for dose conversion for beta
and photon emitters. Use of this
method will provide consistency with
other federal agencies. The newly
revised concentrations in water using
the FGR-11 method will replace the
values published earlier in the National
Bureau of Standards (NBS) Handbook
69, as amended in August 1963. The
current beta and photon emitters MCL,
as calculated in NBS 69 (1963), is 4
millirem/year total body or organ dose
equivalent dose methodology. EPA is
proposing a 4 mrem/year effective dose
equivalent (EDE) dose methodology.
Timetable:
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are considered because the reviews for
both pollutants have revealed that there
is no real threshold for the onset of
health effects for these pollutants. This
will be reflected in the new PSI
function by adding points just above
and below the standards with
appropriate language classifying the
new intervals.
NPRM 11/00/96
Final Action 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 494 Water Supply
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3811.
Agency Contact: John Karhnak,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW.,
6603J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9761
Fax: 202 233-9650
Email: karhnak.jogn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG49
3356. • REVISION OF PSI (PART 58
APPENDIX G)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7403, 7410,
7511a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Revision of appendix G to
part 58 (Pollutant Standards Index or
PSI) is needed to reflect changes in the
PM and Ozone standards set by the
standards review process. The main
focus is the revision of the PSI function
for both PM and Ozone. The changes
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date
08/00/96
00/00/00
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Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3832.
Agency Contact: Terence Fitz-Simons,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-14,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0889
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: ftz@tethys.rtpnc.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG62
3357. • REVISION TO DEFINITION OF
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
(VOC) - EXCLUSION OF COMPOUNDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42-USC 7401 to 7671
q
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is deregulatory in
nature as it removes compounds from
control as volatile organic compounds
for purposes of preparing State
Implementation Plans (SIPs) to attain
the national ambient air quality
standards for ozone under Title 1 of
the Clean Air Act. These compounds
are being deregulated because of
scientific evidence of their low
photochemical reactivity. States will no
longer include control provisions for
these compounds in their SIPs. Small
businesses will not be affected, except
that they may more freely use these
compounds.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date
05/00/96
08/00/96
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Sectors Affected: 367 Electronic
Components and Accessories; 372
Aircraft and Parts
Additional Information: SAN No. 3838.
Agency Contact: William L. Johnson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-15,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email:
johnson.williaml@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG70
3358. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION
PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR
YUCCA MOUNTAIN
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Energy Policy Act,
section 801
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 197
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
August 1, 1996.
Abstract: The Agency is developing the
standards which will set the acceptable
levels of radiation exposure in the
general environment around the
potential repository to be located at
Yucca Mountain, Nevada. These
standards will protect human health
and the environment from exposure to
radioactive wastes disposed of in the
Yucca Mountain repository.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3568.
Previously listed under RIN 2060-AF38.
Agency Contact: Ray Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Mail
Code: 6602J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9198
Fax: 202 233-9626
Email: ,
CLARK.RAY@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV
RIN: 2060-AG14
3359. NEXT REVISION OF APPENDIX
W TO 40 CFR PART 51
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Section 110(a)(2) of
the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments;
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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)(l) 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:
Action
Date
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NPRM 03/00/97
Final Action 03/00/98
Small Entitles 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, Air Quality Modeling
Group (MD-14), Research Triangle Park,
NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5562
BIN: 2060-AF01
3360. NSPS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE
(SO2) - REVISION
Priority: Other Significant
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 Da 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 he 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:
Additional Information: SAN No. 3753.
Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5435
Fax: 919 541-5600
Action
Date FR Cite R|N: 2060-AG33
NPRM 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3106.
Agency Contact: Jim Eddinger,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
RIN: 2060-AD04
3361. REVISION TO NSPS:
NONMETALLIC MINERALS
PROCESSING
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section lll(b)(l)(B) requires
EPA to "at least every 8 years, review
and, if appropriate, revise" NSPS.
Comments and suggested revisions
have been received from the National
Stone Association (NSA) on this NSPS.
The main concerns of NSA are some
emission testing requirements and
notification requirements. This revision
will address NSA's concerns as well as
other comments on this NSPS.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/96
12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 144 Sand and Gravel;
142 Crushed and Broken Stone,
Including Riprap; 145 Clay, Ceramic,
and Refractory Minerals; 149
Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Minerals,
Except Fuels
3362. INTEGRATED NESHAP AND
EFFLUENT GUIDELINES: PULP AND
PAPER
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412; 42 USC
7414; 42 USC 7601; Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 section 112, 114,
and 301; 33 USC 1311, 1314, 1316,
1317, 1318, and 1361; Clean Water Act
section 301, 304, 306, 307, 308, and
501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15,1997.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA)
Amendments of 1990 direct the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
to set National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for
new and existing sources under section
112 and to base these standards on
maximum achievable control
technology (MACT). The Clean Water
Act (CWA) directs EPA to develop
effluent guidelines for certain categories
and classes of point sources. These
guidelines are used for setting
discharge limits for specific facilities
that discharge to surface waters or
municipal sewage treatment systems.
For the pulp and paper industry, EPA
is developing an integrated regulation
that includes both effluent guidelines
and air emission standards to control
the release of pollutants to both the
water and the air. The regulations are
being developed jointly to provide
greater protection to human health and
the environment, to promote the
concept of pollution prevention, and to
enable the industry to more effectively
plan compliance via a multimedia
approach.
Timetable:
For NESHAP Sources
Final Action 11/30/97
NESHAP for Combustion Sources - Phase
II
NPRM 08/30/96
Final 11/30/97
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NESHAP for Nonchemical and Other Pulp
and Paper Mills - Phase III
NPRM 03/08/96
NESHAP for Noncombustion and Effluent
Guidelines - Phase I
Final 08/30/96
NESHAP for Noncombustion Sources and
Effluent Guidelines -Phase 1
NPRM 12/17/93 (58 FR 66078)
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3105
(was 2914) for NESHAP and SAN No,
2712 for Effluent Guidelines
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Jeff
Telander (Combustion Sources)
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT:
Elaine Manning (Nonchemical and
other Pulp and Paper Mills)
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT:
Debra Nicoll (Effluent Guidelines)
Office of Water, 4303, Washington, DC
20460, 202-260-5386
See also RIN 2040-AB53.
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
Phone: 919 541-5427
RIN: 2060-AD03
3363. RADIONUCLIDE MAJOR
SOURCE DEFINITION
Priority: Other Significant
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:
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
Phone: 202 233-9219
RIN: 2060-AD60
3364. NESHAP: MINERAL WOOL
PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
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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Planning and Standards, (MD-13),
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5025
RIN: 2060-AE08
3365. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL
GAS PRODUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
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, storage, and
transmission 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 dehydrator reboilers (stand-alone
and co-located); condensate storage
vessels; and equipment leaks at natural
gas processing plants and off-shore
production platforms.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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NPRM
Final Action
08/00/96
10/00/97
NPRM 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3215.
Agency Contact: Mary K. Johnson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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
Phone: 919 541-2421
RIN: 2060-AE34
3366. NESHAP FOR FORMALDEHYDE-
BASED RESINS (POLYMERS AND
RESINS GROUP III)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
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omission 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
(Polymers and Resins Group HI) 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:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 282 Plastics
Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other
Manmade Fibers, Except Glass
Additional Information: SAN No. 3228.
Agency Contact: Peter J. Hofmann,
Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, MD-
13
Phone: 919 541-3713
BIN: 206Q-AE36
3367. NESHAP: PHOSPHORIC ACID
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
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NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3303.
Agency Contact: David F. Painter,
Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, (MD-13), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515
RIN: 2060-AE40
3368. NESHAP: STEEL PICKLING, HC1
PROCESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 Sec. 112e)
by Nov. 15, 1997. EPA plans to
promulgate this standard by November
30,1996.
Abstract: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) 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 HCl solution and
HCl regeneration processes have been
identified by the EPA as potentially
significant sources of HCl and chlorine
air emissions and, as such, a source
category for which national emission
standards may be warranted.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/96
06/00/97
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
Phone: 919 541-3265
RIN: 2060-AE41
3369. NESHAP: PHOSPHATE
FERTILIZERS PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 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.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3304.
Agency Contact: David F. Painter,
Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, (MD-13), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515
RIN: 2060-AE44
3370. NESHAP—CYANIDE CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112
as amended November 1,990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 1997.
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:
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
Phone: 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AE45
3371. NESHAP: PRIMARY COPPER
SMELTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 smelting
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/96
06/00/96
3372. AMENDMENTS TO PARTS 51,
52, 63, AND 70 TO REVISE THE
PROVISIONS FOR DETERMINING
POTENTIAL TO EMIT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract:
This action proposes to amend
regulations already established to
implement the new Federal air toxics
program under section 112, including
the General Provisions, the Federal
operating permit program under title V,
and the major source preconstruction
programs under Parts C and D of Title
I.
The proposed rule will address issues
related to the determination of a
stationary source's potential to emit in
response to two court decisions.
This action resulted from splitting of
RINs 2060-AC98 and 2060-2918.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3340.
Agency Contact: Eugene P. Grumpier,
Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, Research Triangle Park, NC
27711
Phone: 919 541-0881
RIN: 2060-AE46
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3479.
Agency Contact: Tim Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 2771
Phone: 919 541r4718
RIN: 2060-AE63
3373. NESHAP: WOOL FIBERGLASS
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
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
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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
omission reduction determined to be
achievable by the Administrator. The
Agency has determined that the wool
fiberglass manufacturing 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 wool
fiberglass manufacturing industry to
promulgate emission standards within
7 years of enactment of the CAA
amendments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 327 Concrete,
Gypsum, and Plaster Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3123.
Agency Contact: William J. Neuffer,
Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, (MD-13), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5435
BIN: 20BO-AE75
3374. NESHAP: PRIMARY ALUMINUM
PLANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15,1997.
Abstract: Title HI 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 he
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:
Action
Date
that emission standards may be
proposed and promulgated according to
the mandated schedule.
Timetable:
FR Cite Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, 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
Phone: 919 541-2837
RIN: 2060-AE76
3375. NESHAP: SECONDARY
ALUMINUM INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
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 reasonably 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 is 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
NPRM 10/30/96
Small Entities Affected: None
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/MICG
(MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC
27711
Phone: 919 541-1084
RIN: 2060-AE77
3376. NESHAP: PORTLAND CEMENT
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Other Significant
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. Cement kilns
which burn RCRA hazardous waste
would be subject to a separate rule
being developed by the EPA Office of
Solid Waste.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/00/96
11/00/97
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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, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, (MD-13),
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5446
BIN: 2060-AE78
3377. NESHAP: POLYETHER
POLYOLS PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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. There are no anticipated
impacts on small businesses.
Timetable:
Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AE81
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
02/00/97
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
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, BSD (MD-13),
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
3378. NESHAP: PHARMACEUTICALS
PRODUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
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:
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
including the 10 categories listed
above. Any other pesticide production
plant which produces or uses any of
the 189 listed hazardous air pollutants
will also be included. A variety of
HAPs are emitted including, toluene,
formaldehyde, methanol, chlorinated
compounds, etc.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/00/96
01/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 283 Drugs
Additional Information: SAN No. 3451.
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5402
RIN: 2060-AE83
3379. NESHAP: PESTICIDE
PRODUCTION (PRODUCTION OF
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS)
Priority: Other Significant
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 (PAG) 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)
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 01/00/97
Final Action 03/15/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3450.
Agency Contact: Lalit Banker,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, ESD/MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5420
RiN: 2060-AE84
3380. NESHAP: CHLORINE
PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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,
carbon tetrachloride and mercury) in
quantities sufficient to designate them
as a major source. As a consequence,
chlorine production is among the HAP-
emitting source categories selected for
regulation and is in the group of
categories for which final rules are
scheduled to be promulgated by
November 15, 1997 (58 FR 63941,
December 3, 1993).
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 01/00/97
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3449.
Agency Contact: Iliam D. Rosario,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, ESD/MG/MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phono: 919 541-5308
BIN: 2060-AE85
3381. N6SHAP: FLEXIBLE
POLYURETHANE FOAM PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15,1997.
Abstract: Title m 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 (HAP)
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 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. This
action, however, will not cover
emissions from foam fabrication. The
Agency plans to add a separate source
category to address HAP from
fabrication operations.
Ultimately, a NESHAP for foam
production will be developed based on
candidate Maximum Achievable
Control Technology. This is a 7-year
standard, required to be promulgated
by November 1997.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/96
Final Action 08/00/97
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
3383. NATIONAL EMISSION
STANDARD FOR RADON EMISSIONS
FROM PHOSPHOGYPSUM STACKS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401/CAA
112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61
Additional Information: SAN No. 3338. Le9al Deadline: None
Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, BSD (MD-13),
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AE86
3382. NESHAP: PRIMARY LEAD
SMELTERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 category of hazardous air
pollutants. Potential emissions include
compounds of lead, and other metallic
HAPs as well as organic HAPs.
Emission standards would establish
maximum achievable control
technology requirements for affected
process units and fugitive dust sources.
This industry is comprised of two
companies which operate three
smelters in two states.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/96
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: Kevin Cavender,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MDrlS, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2364
RIN: 2060-AE97
Abstract: EPA has granted a petition
for reconsideration for the portion of
the rule which regulates
phosphogypsum for research and
development uses. This regulatory
proceeding would result in a proposed
rule which may increase the limit and
reduce the certification requirements
for that use.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final 12/00/96
- Notice of Reconsideration
NPRM 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2547.
Agency Contact: Jacolyn Dziuban,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6602J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9474
RIN: 2060-AF04
3384. NESHAP: MANUFACTURERS OF
ACRYLIC/MODACRYLIC FIBERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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.
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Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
12/00/96
11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
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
Phone: 919 541-5624
RIN: 2060-AF06
3385. NESHAP: POLYCARBONATES
PRODUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/30/96
Final Action 12/00/97
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
Phone: 919 541-5416
RIN: 2060-AF09
3386. PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT
WORKS (POTW) NESHAP
Priority: Other Significant
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: This rule will specify
maximum achievable control
technology for publicly owned
treatment works (POTW)- also known
as sewage/wastewater treatment plants,
or water reclamation facilities.
Hazardous air pollutant emissions from
the headworks, primary and secondary
treatment, solids handling, and other
operations will be considered in
developing the rule.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3377.
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0884
RIN: 2060-AF26
3387. NESHAP: BAKER'S YEAST
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 11 sources of
5 different manufacturers located in 8
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
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
Phone: 919 541-5624
RIN: 2060-AF30
3388. AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL
PROVISIONS FOR 40 CFR 63
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-549; Section
112, Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1
Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial.
Court schedule being developed.
Abstract: The General Provisions were
promulgated on March 16, 1994 (59 FR
12408). The General Provisions create
the technical and administrative
framework and establish general
procedures and criteria for
implementing MACT standards. 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 a number of technical
and administrative amendments to the
General Provisions will be proposed.
Timetable:
NPRM 11/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/96
07/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Additional Information: SAN No. 3551.
Agency Contact: James Szykman,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, ESD-PPSG
(MD-13), Research Triangle Park, NC
27711
Phone: 919 541-0164
RIN: 2060-AF31
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EPA—CAA
Proposed Rule Stage
3389. • REVISIONS TO THE
REGULATION FOR APPROVAL OF
STATE PROGRAMS AND
DELEGATION OF FEDERAL
AUTHORITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulenmking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
sectionll2(l)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Guidance in the form of
rulemaking is being developed in
accordance with the requirements of
section 112(1) of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 for the approval
of State air toxic programs and the
delegation of federal authorities to the
States for the implementation and
enforcement of section 112 emission
standards and other requirements. This
regulatory document will provide more
flexibility to States in the following
areas: minimum requirements for EPA
approval of State air toxics regulations
that are equivalent to or more stringent
than the federal standards; and
minimum requirements for EPA
approval of State air toxics programs
that are equivalent to or more stringent
than the federal program. Specific
issues that will be addressed include:
alternative work practice standards;
alternative monitoring, recordkeeping
and reporting; alternative test method
approval process; equivalency by Part
70 permits; and mechanisms and
requirements for approval of State air
toxics programs.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 10/00/97
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Additional Information: SAN No. 3829.
Agency Contact: Vickie Booth,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-12,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-0072
RIN: 2060-AG60
3390. • REVISION TO THE RULE FOR
APPROVAL OF STATE PROGRAMS
AND DELEGATION OF FEDERAL
AUTHROITIES, AND NEW RULE FOR
PARTIAL DELEGATION OF FEDERAL
AUTHORITIES AND PARTIAL
APPROVAL OF STATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412/CAA
112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This direct final rulemaking
is being developed in accordance with
the requirements of section 112(1) of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 for
the approval of State air toxic programs
and the delegation of federal authorities
to the States for the implementation
and enforcement of section 112
emission standards and other
requirements. This regulatory document
will make appropriate corrections,
delete duplicative reporting
requirements, establish a process for
straight delegation of future MACT
standards and add provisions to
approve State rules and programs that
limit Potential to Emit. At the same
time EPA will propose a mechanism to
allow for partial approval of delegation
of authorities and partial approval of
State air toxics regulations.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Direct Final
04/00/96
04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Additional Information: SAN No. 3830.
Agency Contact: Sheila Milliken,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-12,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5391
Fax: 919 541-5509
RIN: 2060-AG61
3391. • TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
TO AEROSPACE NESHAP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NESHAP for Aerospace
Manufacturing and Rework Facilities
was promulgated in August of 1995.
Afterwards, we discovered a few
problems with the rule and still need
to publish the CTG for this industry.
This action would correct these
problems and announce the CTG.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 372 Aircraft and
Parts
Additional Information: SAN No. 3836.
Agency Contact: Jim Szykman,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2452
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG65
3392. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS (NSPS) AND EMISSION
GUIDELINES FOR INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL WASTE
INCINERATORS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
129
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May
1, 1996. Final, Statutory, November 15,
1994. Other, Judicial, December 20,
1994.
:ANPRM
Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air
Act Amendments requires the Agency
to finalize New Source Performance
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EPA—CAA
Proposed Rule Stage
Standards (NSPS) and Emission
Guidelines (EG) for Industrial and
Commercial Waste Incinerators (ICWIs).
The Agency is under court order to
propose NSPS and EG by May 1,1996.
The Agency has little information on
what ICWI sources may be or where
they are located. The Agency is
attempting to get a longer extension to
the court order.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM Comment 12/28/94 59 FR 66850
Period End
NPRM 05/01/96
Final Action 03/01/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3613.
Agency Contact: George Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1549
BIN: 2060-AF91
3393. • TRANSPORTATION
CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT
AND SOLICITATION FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE
TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY
PILOT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to
7671/CAA 176
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Transportation
Conformity rule promulgated in
November 1993 ensures that
transportation and air quality planning
are consistent with Clean Air Act air
quality standards. This action is part
of an Agency effort to streamline the
existing conformity regulation and offer
flexibility in the conformity process.
This action would amend the
conformity regulation to allow EPA to
create and implement a conformity
pilot program.
The rule amendment would allow EPA
to exempt up to six areas from certain
requirements of the conformity rule.
The main objective of the pilot program
is to offer State and local air and
transportation agencies the flexibility to
identify the conformity procedures that
work best for their area. This action
will enable EPA to test out innovative
methods of streamlining the conformity
regulation's requirements while
ensuring that Clean Air Act objectives
are met. In addition to the rule
amendment, this action also includes
the pilot program's proposed eligibility
and application requirements, selection
criteria, and implementation
procedures.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3610.
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cummings,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouh Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7857
Fax: 313 668-4531
Email:
cummings.elizabethp@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG79
3394. CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
GUIDELINES (CTG)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec
183 (a)
CFR Citation: Not applicable
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 1993.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act required
EPA to issue control technology
guidelines (CTG's) for 13, including
two specifically named, source
categories by November 15, 1993. The
CTG's address volatile organic
compounds (VOC) that are precursors
to ozone formation. A CTG covering
two of the source categories - chemical
plant distillation and reactor process
vents - was published by that date.
Meanwhile, the States were required to
develop rules for the CTG source
categories by November 15, 1994. The
EPA decided to issue Alternative
Control Techniques (ACT) documents
for the remaining source categories to
help the States. ACT's differ from
CTG's in that they are information
documents only; they do not contain
recommended control levels. ACT's
were issued for volatile organic liquid
storage, batch operations, wastewater
operations, cleanup solvents,
lithographic printing, coating of plastic
parts, shipbuilding and repair coating
operations, wood furniture coatings,
and autobody refinishing. In addition,
hazardous air pollutant rules are being
developed for three of the CTG source
categories under Section 112 of the
Clean Air Act. These three source
categories are aerospace manufacture,
wood furniture manufacture, and
shipbuilding and repair. CTG-related
requirements are being addressed in
concert with these hazardous air
pollutant rulemakings. EPA also plans
to write a national rule to limit the
amount of VOC contained in coatings
sold to autobody refinishing shops.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Notice of Draft 04/00/96
Document
(Aerospace)
Final Notice and ' 05/00/96
Document (Wood
Furniture)
Final Notice and 06/00/96
Document
(Shipbuilding)
Final Notice and 07/31 /96
Document
(Aerospace)
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3029:
Aerospace SAN 3728; Shipbuilding
SAN 3729; Wood Furniture SAN 3730
Agency Contacts:
Susan Wyatt (general questions ) 919-
541-5674
Mohamed Serageldin (shipbuilding)
919-541-5674
Jim Szykman (aerospace ) 919-541-2452
Paul Almodovar (wood furniture) 919-
541-0283
Agency Contact: Susan Wyatt,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
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EPA—CAA
Proposed Rule Stage
Phone: 919 541-5674
RIN: 2060-AD05
3395. NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS
FOR AUTOMOBILE REFINISH
COATINGS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, sec 183(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March
1997.
Abstract: Section 183(e) requires EPA
to study the emissions of volatile
organic compounds (VOC) from
consumer and commercial products,
list those categories of products that
account for at least 80 percent of the
total VOC emissions from consumer
and commercial products in areas
classified as nonattainment for ozone,
divide the list into four groups, and
regulate one group every 2 years using
best available controls (BAG). Based on
the criteria described in the consumer
and commercial product study (March
1995), and category listing (March
1995), EPA has determined that VOC
omissions from automobile refinish
coatings should be regulated by March
1997. Automobile refinish coatings can
be generally classified as primers and
topcoats, each consisting of several
different types, the proposed rule
divides automobile refinish coatings
into 6 categories, and contains VOC
content limits for each category.
Automobile refinish coatings are used
by body shops and by "do-it
yourselfers." However, the proposed
rule does not directly affect these small
businesses. Rather, the rule would
apply to coating manufacturers and
Importers, and would limit the VOC
content of coatings that are produced
for sale in the United States.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3281.
Agency Contact: Mark Morris,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5416
RIN: 2060-AE35
3396. VOC REGULATION FOR
ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511/CAA
183
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March
15,1997.
Abstract: This regulation will control
volatile organic compound (VOC)
emissions from architectural 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3351.
Docket Number A-92-18
Agency Contact: Ellen Ducey,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Research Triangle Park,
NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5408
RIN: 2060-AE55
3397. AEROSOL SPRAY PAINTS VOC
RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, section
183(e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory,
March 1996. Final, Statutory, March
1997.
Abstract: Section 183 (e) of the Clean
Air Act of 1990 (the Act) required that
the EPA study volatile organic
compound (VOC) emissions from
consumer and commercial products.
The objectives of this study were to
determine the potential of consumer
and commercial products to contribute
to ozone levels which violate the
national ambient air quality standards
(NAAQS) for ozone; and to establish
criteria for regulating consumer and
commercial products under section
183(e). Upon completion of the study,
the EPA submitted a report to Congress
that documents the results of the study.
The EPA has determined that aerosol
spray paints is one of the source
categories to be regulated under section
183 (e) of the Act. For spray paints,
VOC volatilize during air-drying or
bake-film forming, and include solvents
and propellants, as well as other
volatiles used to dissolve resins and
additives. Options for VOC reductions
from aerosol spray 'paints include
reformulation and limits on the VOC
content. Regulatory action for this
source category is being reconsidered,
since acetone has been exempted from
the list of VOC. Acetone is a major
component in the formulation of
aerosol spray paints. Therefore, the
potential for VOC emission reductions
from this source category has
diminished.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3659.
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0283
RIN: 2060-AF61
3398. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION
STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS AND AMENDMENT TO
ADD FLEXIBLE COMPLIANCE PLAN
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, section
183(e);42USC 7511b
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March
1997.
The compliance date for the consumer
products rule is anticipated to be Sept.
1996. It is important to promulgate this
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EPA—CAA
Proposed Rule Stage
amendment close to this date so that
manufacturers can take advantage of it
Abstract: Section 183(e) of the Clean
Air Act requires that EPA list those
categories of consumer and commercial
products (CCPs) that account for at
least 80 percent of volatile organic
compounds (VOC) from all CCPs in
ozone nonattainment areas. The list is
to be divided into 4 groups by priority.
The EPA is to regulate one group of
categories every 2 years until all 4
groups are regulated. The first group
must be regulated no later than 2 years
after the EPA publishes the list and
regulatory schedule.
The EPA has listed for regulation a
group of 24 products which are
currently regulated by California and
several other States. The rule would set
VOC content limits for the 24 categories
of products. These limitations are
currently being met by product
manufacturers marketing products in
California and other States. A Federal
rule would provide consistency and
would assist other States in achieving
VOC reductions toward their 15-percent
rate-of-progress requirements. This rule
is supported by both the States and by
the consumer products industry.
An Amendment to Add a Flexible
Compliance Plan to the National VOC
Emission Standards for Consumer
Products is also being developed. This
rulemaking would add a flexible
compliance plan to the consumer
products rule. The plan would be a
mechanism by which manufacturers
could produce consumer products that
have more VOC than the levels in the
rule, provided that the increased VOC
emissions are balanced by decreased
emissions from products that are below
the required levels. Participation in the
flexible compliance plan would be
optional. The flexibility added by the
plan would help to achieve the
emission reductions at a lower cost.
During plan development, the EPA is
examining how to make the plan
amenable for use by small and one-
product businesses, as well as large
multi-product ones.
Timetable:
Amendment to Add Flexible Compliance
Plan (SAN 3822)
NPRM 07/00/96
Final 01/00/97
National VOC for Consumer Products (SAN
3658)
NPRM 04/02/96 (61 FR 14531)
Final 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Sectors Affected: 284 Soaps,
Detergents, and Cleaning Preparations,
Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet
Preparations; 287 Agricultural
Chemicals; 289 Miscellaneous Chemical
Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3658
and 3822
Agency Contact for Amendment is Gail
Lacy, 919-541-5261.
Agency Contact: Bruce Moore,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5460
RIN: 2060-AF62
3399. • REDUCTION OF VOLATILE
ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC)
EMISSIONS FROM COATINGS USED
IN THE AEROSPACE, WOOD
FURNITURE, AND SHIPBUILDING
INDUSTRIES UNDER CLEAN AIR ACT
SECTION 183(E)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-549, sec 183
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March
1997.
Abstract: This action would result in
the reduction of volatile organic
compound (VOC) emissions from the
coatings used by the Aerospace, Wood
Furniture and Shipbuilding industries.
The Agency will study the various VOC
pollutants contained in these coatings
and will evaluate pollution prevention
and control techniques which can
reduce these emissions; Control
Techniques Guidelines can be issued in
lieu of regulations if they are
significantly as effective in reducing
VOC emissions from the use of these
coatings in ozone nonattainment areas.
This rulemaking will be conducted in
accordance with statutory requirements
for VOC emission reduction under
Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act.
The development of these VOC rules
will use data recently gathered for the
development of National Emission
Standards for Hazardous" Air Pollutants
(NESHAP) for these industries. This
will maximize resources and avoid
duplication of data gathering efforts.
There are small businesses in these
industries, but at this time it is not
known how many will be affected by
these rules or guidelines.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/96
Final Action 07/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 37 Transportation
Equipment; 45 Transportation by Air;
243 Millwork, Veneer, Plywood, and
Structural Wood Members; 25 Furniture
and Fixtures; 57 Home Furniture,
Furnishings, and Equipment Stores; 373
Ship and Boat Building and Repairing
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3838.
Agency Contact: Daniel Brown,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5305
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: brown.dan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG59
3400. REVISED LIGHT-DUTY
DURABILITY PROCEDURES FOR
MODEL YEAR 1999 AND LATER
Priority: Other Significant
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
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Proposed Rule Stage
procedures that will more accurately
predict the emissions deterioration of
vehicles in actual use.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2869.
Agency Contact: Eldert Boutekoe,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Phone: 313 668-4442
BIN: 2060-AE06
3401. NATIONAL 49-STATE LOW-
EMISSION VEHICLES PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sees 202
and 301(a)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking is a
voluntary emissions standards program
applicable to manufacturers of light-
duty vehicles and trucks beginning hi
model year 1997. This program would
apply only to those manufacturers that
chose to opt into the program. This
program is designed to be an alternative
national program that provides
emissions reductions equivalent to the
Northeast Ozone Transport
Commission's (OTC's) low-emission
vehicle (LEV) program.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/96
Final Action 01/00/97
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3646.
Agency Contact: Mike Shields,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6401), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-7757
Fax: 202 260-6011
RIN: 2060-AF75
3402. CONTROL OF NITROGEN OXIDE
AND PARTICULATE EMISSIONS
FROM HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sees
202(a), 211(c), 213(a), 301(a)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The primary focus of this
action will be on the potential for
reduced nitrogen oxide non-methane
hydrocarbon, (NMHC) diesel and
gasoline fuels heavy-duty on highway
engines. Nitrogen oxides are a
significant contributor to urban ozone
pollution (smog), acid rain, and
particulate pollution. Particulates,
including those emitted directly and
"secondary" particulates formed in the
atmosphere, have been associated with
increased death and illness rates as
well as impaired visibility. Non-
Methane hydrocarbons also contribute
to ozone pollution. The advance notice
of proposed rulemaking notified the
public of the Agency's intent to
investigate the feasibility of reducing
emissions of ozone and secondary
particulate precursors from heavy-duty
on highway engines. It is also solicited
involvement and input from a broad
cross-section of the public, including
potentially affected industries, States,
regional air management organizations,
public health and environmental
protection interest groups, and the
general public.
Timetable:
Action
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Action
Date
08/30/95
06/00/96
01/00/97
FR Cite
60 FR 45580
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3645.
Agency Contact: Tad Wysor,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4332
RIN: 2060-AF76
3403. AMENDMENT CONCERNING
THE LOCATION OF SELECTIVE
ENFORCEMENT AUDITS OF FOREIGN
MANUFACTURED VEHICLES AND
ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 overseas 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.
Separate from the provisions proposed
in this NPRM for amendments to allow
port selection for SEAs, EPA is also
proposing to make two other
amendments to 40 CFR Part 86. The
first would amend current Selective
Enforcement Auditing regulations to
change the minimum annual limit of
Selective Enforcement Audits per
manufacturer to two (2) per year.
Currently, the minimum annual limit
is one audit per manufacturer. Under
the proposed amendments EPA would
be able to perform a second audit on
those manufacturers that might
otherwise be limited to one audit.
The second additional proposed
amendment to Part 86 would delete
from Subparts A and E references to
the Agency representation in certain
types of administrative hearings. The
two provisions state that the Office of
General Counsel will represent the
Agency in administrative procedures
governing hearings on certification for
light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks,
heavy-duty engines and motorcycles.
The Agency is proposing to delete these
two provisions in order to be consistent
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with other hearing procedures in Part
86.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3139.
Agency Contact: Richard Gezelle,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6403-J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9267
RIN: 2060-AD90
3404. "SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR"
DEFINITION FOR DIESEL FUELS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545/CAAA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 211(f)(l)(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(fJ(l)(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)(l)(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)(l)(B) prohibitions.
Timetable:
3405. • MODIFICATIONS TO
STANDARDS FOR REFORMULATED
AND CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545/CAA
211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under authority of the Clean
Air Act, as amended in 1990, EPA
promulgated regulations to require a
cleaner burning "reformulated
gasoline" (RFC) in nine mandated areas
of the country with the worst ozone
air pollution problems. These areas are
designated as "covered areas," (e.g.,
areas in which non-RFC ("conventional
gasoline") is prohibited from being sold
or dispensed to the ultimate consumers
of the gasoline. Other ozone
nonattainment areas may "opt-in" to
the RFC program upon petition by the
Governor of the state in which the area
is located.
Since the RFC program became
effective in January 1995, many
enforcement related issues have been
raised concerning the implementation
of the program. Some of these issues
have required the exercise of
enforcement discretion through the use
of informal question and answer
guidance documents. This action will
codify those guidances which are
appropriate for incorporation into the
RFC regulations. This action will also
"streamline," the regulations where
appropriate, and include certain
typographical and other minor
corrections.
Action
Date FR Cite Timetable:
ANPRM 05/30/91 56 FR 24362
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Action 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3091.
Agency Contact: James W. Caldwell,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Mail
Code 6406J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9303
RIN: 2060-AD77
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3844.
Agency Contact: Marilyn Bennett,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9006
Fax: 202 233-9557
RIN: 2060-AG76
3406. • AMENDMENT CONCERNING
APPLICABILITY OF ON HIGHWAY
HEAVY-DUTY CERTIFIED ENGINES
FOR USE IN NONROAD HEAVY-DUTY
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521 to 7525;
42 USC 7541 to 7543; 42 USC 7547
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 89
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would consider
an amendment to the existing
regulations to allow the use of on-
highway heavy-duty certified engines
in nonroad heavy-duty vehicles and
equipment. This will eliminate
hardships caused by the imposition of
nonroad heavy-duty rules of specialty
vehicles and equipment that have
historically elected to use cleaner on-
highway heavy-duty engines.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/96
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3842.
Agency Contact: John Guy,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6403J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9276
Fax: 202 233-9596
RIN: 2060-AG78
3407. NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION
ENGINES AT OR BELOW 19
KILOWATTS (25
HORSEPOWER)(PHASE 2)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547/CAA
213
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April
30, 1996. Final, Statutory, November
15, 1992. Final, Judicial, April 30,
1997.
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Abstract: This action will establish the
second phase of emissions standards
for new nonroad spark-ignition engines
at or below 19 kilowatts (25
horsepower), as required by section
213(a){3) of the Clean Air Act as
Amended. The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) had been
developing the second phase of small-
engine regulations through a negotiated
rulemaking, with representation by
engine manufacturers, equipment
manufacturers, emissions control
manufacturers, equipment dealers,
environment and public health
interests, and State air programs. The
negotiations came to an end on
February 16,1996 with no consensus
reached. EPA will now develop the
rulemaking through other means.
The affected engines are used in lawn,
garden, and utility equipment, such as
lawnmo\vers, string trimmers, chain
saws, and small pumps and generators.
Tlia first phase was established July 3,
1995 (60 FR 34582), effective for the
1997 model year, and was very similar
to the tier 1 small-engine regulations
developed by California for the same
engines. Regulated pollutants are
hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and
oxides of nitrogen.
Timetable:
Regulations on September 4,1992. The
regulations allowed States to request
delegation of the authority to
implement and enforce the regulations
for sources located within 25 miles of
the State's seaward boundary, but
prohibited such delegation of the
authority for sources locating beyond
that limit. Since section 328(a)(3) of the
Clean Air Act requires EPA to allow
delegation for both types of sources,
EPA requested and received a remand
on this issue. The notice proposes
revision to the OCS Air Regulations to
allow delegation of the implementation
and enforcement authority to State and
local air pollution control agencies for
sources locating beyond 25 mile of the
States' seaward boundaries.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3789.
Agency Contact: David H. Stonefield,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-15), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5350
Action
Date FR Cite RJN: 2060-AG39
NPRM 12/00/96
Final Acton 12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3361.
Agency Contact: Betsy McCabe,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, National Vehicle and
Fuel Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth
Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4344
BIN: 2060-AE29
3408. • OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
AIR REGULATIONS DELEGATION
REMAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 328
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 55
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA promulgated the
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air
3409. • OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
AIR REGULATIONS OFFSET REMAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 328
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 55
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA promulgated the
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air
Regulations on September 4,1992. As
a result of a challenge, the court
vacated the special offset provision
which EPA had included in the OCS
regulations and remanded that issue to
EPA for reconsideration. This interim
final rule revises the OCS regulations
to require that new or modified OCS
sources meet the same offset
requirements as imposed in the
corresponding onshore area. As a result
some OCS sources may be required to
obtain additional offset credits.
Timetable:
Interim Final Rule 06/00/96
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3790.
Agency Contact: David H. Stonefield,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-15), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5350
RIN: 2060-AG40
3410. NSPS: NITROGEN OXIDE
EMISSIONS FROM FOSSIL-FUEL
FIRED STEAM GENERATING UNITS-
REVISION
Priority: Economically Significant
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,
September 1, 1996. Final, Statutory,
January 1, 1994. Final, Judicial,
November 3, 1997.
Abstract: The current NSPS for electric
utility and nonutility steam generating
units were promulgated in 1979 and
1986, respectively. A major feature of
the NSPS is NOx control through the
use of low NOx burners or overfired
air. 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 both electric utility and
nonutility units. These revised
standards are to reflect improvements
in methods for the reduction of NOx
emissions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
06/00/96
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services;
20 Food and Kindred Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3352.
Agency Contact: James A. Eddinger,
Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
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Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, MD-13, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-0072
RIN: 2060-AE56
3411. AMENDMENT TO THE
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE TO
INCLUDE ALL REFRIGERANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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, recovery/recycling.
Abstract: This action would facilitate
fulfillment of the statutory mandate to
apply the venting 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/96
11/00/96
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
Phone: 202 233-9149
RIN: 2060-AF37
3412. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
RECONSIDERATION OF SECTION 608
SALES RESTRICTION
3413. SUPPLEMENTAL RULE TO
REQUIRE CERTAIN PRODUCTS MADE
WITH HCFCS TO BEAR WARNING
LABEL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq;
Clean Air Act section 608
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule will include the
reconsideration of the sales restriction
as it relates to split systems. The
Agency was petitioned to reconsider
the part of the sales restriction that
included the sale of pre-charged split
systems. It restricted such sales to
certified technicians. Since then, EPA
stayed that portion of the sales
restriction in response to the petition.
This rule will include the
determination of the Agency related to
the reconsideration. It addresses
environmental problems of ozone
depletion resulting from emissions of
CFCs, HCFCs, and other ozone-
depleting substances. Through
restricting sales of certain pre-charged
items to persons certified as
technicians, emissions to the
atmosphere are decreased. The impact
on small businesses and governments
would be negligible, since persons can
become certified if the EPA
determination is a full restriction. Most
businesses and governments will have
at least one certified technician on
board.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/96
10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 358 Refrigeration and
Service Industry Machinery; 52
Building Materials, Hardware, Garden
Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers
Additional Information: SAN No. 3673.
Agency Contact: Mavis Sanders,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW., Mail
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9737
Fax: 202 233-9577
RIN: 2060-AG20
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq,
section 611
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has been petitioned by
Friends of the Earth to expand our
labeling requirements to include
products containing or manufactured
with HCFCs. We are bound by statute
to respond by 180 days (mid-May). If
EPA grants the petition, the proposed
rulemaking will be the response.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Final Action 05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3640.
Deadline is based on the statutory 180-
day response time to petitions.
Agency Contact: Mavis Sanders,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9737
RIN: 2060-AF93
3414. UPDATE OF THE
ACCEPTABILITY LIST UNDER THE
SIGNIFICANCE NEW ALTERNATIVES
POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414, 7601,
7671 / Clean Air Act section 612
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9 and 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 612 of the Clean Air
Act requires EPA to identify
alternatives to Class I and II ozone
depleting substances and to publish
lists of acceptable and unacceptable
substitutes. Producers of substitutes
must notify EPA at least 90 days before
alternatives are introduced into
interstate commerce. Unlike acceptable
alternatives (see Notices), substitutes
which are deemed by EPA to be
unacceptable or acceptable subject to
use restrictions must go through notice
and comment rulemaking. Substitute
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lists are updated intermittently
depending on the volume of
notifications.
Timetable:
Action
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Rule
Notice -1
NPRM-1
Notice -2
Final Rule -1
NoUce-3
NPRM -2
Notice -4
Final Rule -2
NPRM -3
NPRM-4
Date FR Cite
01/16/92 57 FR 1984
05/12/93 58 FR 28094
03/18/94 59 FR 13044
08/26/94 59 FR 44240
09/26/94 59 FR 491 08
01/13/95 60 FR 3318
06/13/95 60 FR 31 092
07/28/95 60 FR 38729
10/02/95 60 FR 51 383
02/08/96 61 FR 4736
05/00/96
05/00/96
05/00/96
Smalt Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3525
(generic).
Agency Contact: Sally Rand,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phono: 202 233-9739
BIN: 2060-AG12
3415. • HAZARDOUS WASTE
TREATMENT, STORAGE AND
DISPOSAL FACILITIES (TSDF) AND
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS;
ORGANIC AIR EMISSION STANDARDS
FOR TANKS, SURFACE
IMPOUNDMENTS, AND CONTAINERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: RCRA 3002 and RCRA
3004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These standards were
promulgated on December 6,1994 and
will he effective on June 6,1996. The
final standards control organic air
emissions from hazardous waste TSDF
and generator sites. These emissions
have been shown to contribute greatly
to ground-level ozone formation and to
cancer incidence among exposed
populations.
Following promulgation, several
affected sources contacted the EPA for
clarification on certain requirements of
the final standards and to dispute the
necessity of certain technical
requirements. The EPA has reviewed
the final provision to determine
whether the intended requirements are
correctly conveyed in the final rule
language.
The EPA has identified certain
provisions for which the published
language suggests a requirement that is
more stringent than our intent, and in
which the intended emission
reductions can be achieved with less
burdensome standards. The EPA
intends to amend the final rule to
include several revised provisions,
including the following: certain fixed-
roof tanks may be equipped with
pressure relief devices that vent to the
atmosphere; containers may be vented
during loading and emptying
operations; a facility may comply with
the final rule using an implementation
schedule in several different
circumstances; and the frequency of
monitoring for certain equipment shall
be semi-annual rather than annual.
These amendments will be published
in two Federal Register notices; one for
clarifying amendments and one for
revisions. Any amendments published
by the action will be deregulatory and
will result in less extensive
requirements than the published rule.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3792.
Agency Contact: Michele Aston,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13),
OAQPS/ESD/WCPG, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2363
RIN: 2060-AG44
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Final Rule Stage
3416. COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
MONITORING PROGRAM
(PREVIOUSLY ENHANCED
MONITORING PROGRAM)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, sections
114(a)(3), 503(b),; 504(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 64; 40 CFR 70
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
September 30,1993. Final, Statutory,
November 1992. Final, Judicial, July 1,
1996.
Abstract: This action is required by the
1990 Clean Air Act (the Act)
Amendments to assure better
compliance with existing rules. This
rule will require major stationary
sources who must obtain permits under
title V of the Act to conduct monitoring
that provides reasonable assurance of
ongoing compliance of the significant
emission units with applicable
requirements. Affected sources will use
the monitoring data in conjunction
with other compliance-related data to
certify compliance with emission
standards and other permit conditions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
10/22/93 58 FR 54648
12/28/94 59 FR 66844
NPRM
Supplemental
Proposal
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2942.
Agency Contact: Peter R. Westlin,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, OAQPS - MD19,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1058
RIN: 2060-AD18
3417. FEDERAL OPERATING PERMIT
RULES
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, title V
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15,1995.
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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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/27/95 60 FR 20804
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3369.
Agency Contact: Candace Carraway,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-12), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3189
RIN: 2060-AD68
3418. REGULATIONS GOVERNING
AWARDS UNDER SECTION 113(F) OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7413(f)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 65
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 113(fJ 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(fJ 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 address
confidentiality matters; some citizens
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/03/94 59 FR 22795
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2939.
Agency Contact: Gary Secrest,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, (2242-A), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-8661
RIN: 2060-AD81
3419. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS-
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/18/95 60 FR 43092
Final Action 11/00/96
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
Phone: 313 668-4456
RIN: 206Q-AE19
3420. NESHAPS PERTAINING TO
FACILITIES OTHER THAN
COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR POWER
REACTORS LICENSED BY THE
NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION (NRC) OR BY NRC
AGREEMENT STATES
Priority: Other Significant
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.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Notice
Final Action
12/01/92 57 FR 56877
09/28/95 60 FR 50161
11/00/96
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
Phone: 292 233-9219
RIN: 2060-AE39
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3421. ADDITION OF METHODS 204,
204A - 204F FOR MEASUREMENT OF
VOC EMISSIONS FROM STATIONARY
SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/02/95 60 FR 39297
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3506.
Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Source Characterization
Group A (MD-19), Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1064
RIN: 2060-AF02
3422. ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE
APPEAL REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE
IV OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
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
Phone: 202 233-9151
RIN: 2060-AF43
3423. OPERATING PERMITS:
REVISIONS (PART 70)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
ralemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7661 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71;
40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In response to litigation on
the part 70 regulations, to several
problems identified through
implementation of part 70, and to
comments provided in response to
notices of proposed rulemaking, parts
51, 70, and 71 are being revised. The
changes include the following:
streamlined procedures for revising
stationary-source operating permits
issued by State and local permitting
authorities or the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) under title V
of the Clean Air Act; changes to the
certification of compliance that is
required to be submitted as part of the
permit documentation; clarification of
the title I and title V permitting
requirements for certain smaller
research and development facilities;
and changes in procedural
requirements in order to clarify the
flexibility States possess in processing
minor new source review actions under
title I of the Act.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 07/00/96
NPRM 12/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3412.
Agency Contact: Ray Vogel,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Information Transfer
and Program Integration, Division,
OAQPS, MD-12, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3153
Fax: 919 541-5509
RIN: 2060-AF70
3424. METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT
OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS - THE
ADDITION OF METHODS 203A, 203B,
AND 203C TO APPENDIX M OF PART
51
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401(b)(l); 42
USC 7410; 42 USC 7470 to 7479; 42
USC 7501 to 7508; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking adds Test
Methods 203A, 203B, and 203C to 40
CFR Part 51, Appendix M (entitled
"Example Test Methods for State
Implementation Plans"). These methods
describe procedures for estimating the
opacity of visible emissions. States
have requested that EPA promulgate
these methods so that they can use
them in State Implementation Plans in
enforcing visible emissions regulations
from Stationary Sources.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/22/93 51 FR 61639
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2915.
Agency Contact: Roy Huntley,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-14), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1060
Action
Date
FR Cite R|N: 2060-AF83
NPRM 08/29/94 59 FR 44460
NPRM Supplemental 04/27/95 60 FR 20804
Proposal
FINAL 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
3425. REVISION OF EPA'S
RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY
RESPONSE PLAN
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 96-295,sec304; EO
12777
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Radiological
Emergency Response Plan (RERP)
establishes a framework for timely,
coordinated EPA action to protect
public health and safety and the
environment in response to a peacetime
radiological incident. The original EPA
RERP was approved in 1986. This new
revision updates authorities,
responsibilities, capabilities, and
procedures for implementing effective
radiological emergency response
actions by EPA Offices. The RERP
presents the EPA organizational
structure and concept of operations for
responding to radiological incidents as
a participant in a Federal multi-agency
response using the Federal Radiological
Emergency Response Plan (FRERP) and
the Federal Response Plan (FRP), and
independently using the National Oil
and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan (NCP). This revision
incorporates recent changes to the
FRERP and NCP, and many other
policy updates. In short, this revision
ensures that EPA maintains a
comprehensive strategy to provide
organized, effective assistance to State
and local governments in the event of
a radiological emergency.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Revise Radiological 06/00/96
Emergency •
Response Plan
Notice of Availability 09/30/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3638.
Agency Contact: Jonathan D. Edwards,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M St SW Mailcode
6602J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9366
BIN: 2060-AF85
3426. SALES VOLUME LIMIT
PROVISIONS FOR SMALL-VOLUME
MANUFACTURE CERTIFICATION FOR
CLEAN FUEL AND CONVENTIONAL
VEHICLE CONVERSIONS AND
RELATED PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA section
202,203,247, 301(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86;
40 CFR 88
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will temporarily
raise the 10,000 vehicle sales volume
limit for vehicle converters seeking
certification under the small volume
manufacturers provisions. In addition
this action will adopt provisions to
provide flexibility in assigned
deterioration factors for alternative fuel
vehicles, fuel vehicles.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
01/03/96 61 FR140
06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3643.
Agency Contact: Cliff Tyree,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, National Fuel &
Emissions Vehicle Laboratory, 2565
Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4310
RIN: 2060-AF87
3427. COMPLIANCE APPLICATION
GUIDANCE FOR 40 CFR 194
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 102-579; Land
Withdrawal Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 191; 40 CFR 194
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Compliance Application
Guidance (previously titled Format and
Content Guide) will be a guidance
document for 40 CFR 194 compliance
criteria. These criteria are being
developed pursuant to the Waste
Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land
Withdrawal Act and EPA's radioactive
waste disposal standards (40 CFR 191).
The compliance criteria are proceeding
separately in the regulatory process.
These criteria include a number of
requirements that will be used by EPA
to determine if the Department of
Energy's (DOE) application to open the
WIPP complies with 40 CFR 191. The
Format and Content Guide for 40 CFR
194 will 1) provide more detailed
information on the completeness
requirements discussed in the criteria,
and it will 2) be used by EPA to judge
if DOE has submitted in its application
the information required by 40 CFR
194. There may be overlap in this
Format and Content Guide and RCRA
information needs.
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice of Availability of 10/18/95 60 FR 53921
Draft Guidance
Notice of Availability of 05/00/96
Final Guidance
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3538.
Agency Contact: Tom Peake,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW.,
6602J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9765
RIN: 2060-AG09
3428. DETERMINING CONFORMITY OF
GENERAL FEDERAL ACTIONS TO
STATE OR FEDERAL
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (FOR
ATTAINMENT AND UNCLASSIFIABLE
AREAS)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401/et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
December 7, 1995. Final, Judicial, April
14, 1996.
EPA plans to withdraw this notice and
have order vacated.
Abstract: EPA plans to withdraw this
notice. However, since this rule was
court ordered, proper procedures must
be followed to have the order vacated.
Until the order is vacated, EPA cannot
legally remove this notice from the
Federal Register.
The purpose of this rule is to
supplement a previous regulation
published on November 30, 1993,
which applies to determining
conformity of general Federal actions to
State or Federal implementation plans
("general conformity"). The previous
regulation applies to geographic areas
of the country designated (for air
quality purposes) as nonattainment or
maintenance areas. A nonattainment
area is one which is not attaining one
or more National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS). A maintenance
area is one which now attains the
NAAQS and was redesignated as a
maintenance area after the 1990 Clean
Air Act Amendments (CAAA). States
must follow a maintenance plan for
such areas which ensure that the area
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will continue to attain the NAAQS for
a specified period of time.
The purpose of conformity regulations
is to ensure that actions taken by
Federal entities do not cause or
contribute to a violation of the NAAQS
and thereby undermine the State
Implementation Plan (SIP) for that area.
The rule EPA is now proposing would
apply the concept of conformity to
geographic areas of the country which
are designated as attainment or
unclassifiable areas (i.e., those areas of
the country not currently covered by
the existing general conformity
regulations].
This proposed rule will establish the
criteria and procedures governing the
determination of conformity for all
Federal actions occurring in attainment
or unclassifiable areas, except Federal
highway and transit actions
("transportation conformity").
Transportation conformity requirements
are being established in a separate
rulomaking action.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Final Action 04/14/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3675.
Agency Contact: Gary Blais,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401M Street SW., MC
6301, Washington, DC 20460
Phono: 202 260-4491
RIN: 2060-AG10
3429. AMENDMENT TO STANDARDS
OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW
STATIONARY SOURCES;
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, section
407
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to
clarify and update requirements for
source owners and operators who must
install and use continuous stack or duct
opacity monitoring equipment. This
action also proposes amendments
regarding design and performance
validation requirements for continuous
opacity monitoring system (COMS)
equipment in appendix B, PS-1. These
amendments to subpart A and PS-1 will
not change the affected facilities'
applicable emission standards or
requirement to monitor. The
amendments will: (1) clarify owner and
operator and monitor vender
obligations, (2) reaffirm and update
COMS design and performance
requirements, and (3) provide EPA and
affected facilities with equipment
assurances for carrying out effective
monitoring. The specifications shall
apply to all COMS's installed or
replaced after the date of promulgation.
Following promulgation, a source
owner, operator, or manufacturer will
be subject to these performance
specifications if installing a new
COMS, relocating a COMS, replacing a
COMS, recertifying a COMS that has
undergone substantial refurbishing, or
has been specifically required to
recertify the COMS with these
revisions.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 11/24/94 59 FR 60585
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3744.
Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-19,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039
RIN: 2060-AG22
3430. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
SURVEILLANCE, RECENSION OF
NAMS AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR
LEAD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409; 42 USC
7601(a); 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7613;
42 USC 7619
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 53;
40 CFR 58
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Because of the success in the
reduction of ambient lead levels due
to the elimination of lead in gasoline
and the shift towards focusing on point
sources, the Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards (OAQPS) is
revising the Part 58 Air Monitoring
Regulations for Lead which would
allow lead national ambient monitoring
stations (NAMS) monitors to be
discontinued. At the same time
monitoring around point sources will
be encouraged, for sources with
emissions greater than 5 tons/year. This
action is at the direct request of
numerous State and local agencies
whose NAMS lead monitors are
recording values at the minimum
detectable (MDL) of the methodology.
Since small point sources are so
variable in their emissions/impacts,
that to prevent over-estimating ambient
lead levels, complete sampling coverage
is recommended. Complete sampling is
defined as continuous or daily
sampling. To provide complete
everyday sampling at lead point
sources at the same relative cost as the
current procedure (one sample every 6
days followed by individual filter
analysis), the regulation will be
modified, to allow: (l)use 2 or 3 high-
volume samplers at each location;
(2)sample for 48 instead of 24 hours;
(3)use a convenient continuous
sampling schedule, i.e., noon-to-noon
or 9a.m.-9a.m., etc.; (4) follow the
AREAL approved procedure for
compositing up to 8 filters in a single
analysis; and (5) report monthly
averages which will be averaged
together to produce the quarterly
concentration to compare with the
standard. This rule serves as both a
regulation and as a guideline for State
and local agencies in establishing and
maintaining their ambient air
monitoring networks. Much of the
language within this rule has not
changed since it was originally written
in 1979, with a few exception. Because
this rule provides guidance as well as
regulatory requirements, there are
several sections of text that should be
updated to reflect current ambient air
monitoring information and references.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3650.
Agency Contact: Neil Berg, Jr.,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Monitoring and Quality
Assurance Group, MD-14, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5520
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Fax: 919 541-1903
RIN: 2060-AG23
3431. AMENDMENTS TO THE FINAL
RULES NESHAP FOR CHROMIUM
ELECTROPLATING, NESHAP FOR
COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION,
NESHAP FOR DRY CLEANERS, AND
NESHAP FOR SECONDARY LEAD
SMELTERS
Priority:. Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposed an
amendment to the final rules for
chromium electroplating, commercial
sterilization, drycleaners, and clarified
the rule for secondary lead smelters.
The proposal would allow States to
defer nonmajor sources in these source
categories from the Title V permit
requirements for five years (December
1999), except for secondary lead
smelters where the rule was clarified
to specifically require a Title V permit
for all sources (major and nonmajor).
Also, this action included an
exemption from the Title V permit
requirements for a segment of the
chromium electroplating source
category.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
12/13/95 60 FR 64002
05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Additional Information: SAN No. 3674.
Agency Contact: Lalit Banker,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5420
RIN: 2060-AG36
3432. • AMENDMENT TO THE USER
FEES FOR RADON PROFICIENCY
PROGRAMS RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2661-2665
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 195 and 700
(revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Final Rule
established fees in 1994 that EPA will
collect annually to support its
voluntary Radon Proficiency Programs.
The rule requires individuals and
organizations applying to or
participating in the Radon Proficiency
Program (RPP) to pay annual fees. The
final rule states that EPA shall adjust
the fees over the next three 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 (FY 95) operating costs.
The annual fees will also reflect
changes in the proficiency programs,
participation, inflation, etc. In the
calculation of the annual fees, the
Agency will take into consideration the
impact of the second year of fee
collection on the radon industry.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
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. 3835.
Agency Contact: James W. Long,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW.,
6604J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9433
Fax: 202 233-9652
Email: long.james@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG64
3433. • REVISION TO APPENDIX W OF
40 CFR PART 51
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2),
7475(e), 7502(a) and (b), 7503; 42 USC
7601(a)(l), 7620; 7401-7671q
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR
51.160; 40 CFR 52.166; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is intended to be
of a maintenance nature for the test of
Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51. The
main task is to sequentially number
Appendix W paragraphs to conform
with a format imposed by the Office
of the Federal Register (OFR). As a
practical matter, such a format should
streamline the process by which future
revisions of Appendix W are made. In
addition, there are a few typos made
by OFR when it first published the
appendix in 1993, and there are places
where page numbers are incorrect
(conforming with the earlier edition of .
the Guideline on Air Quality Models,
when it was incorporated by reference
and maintained as a separate EPA
document). These need to be corrected.
Another major element of this action
involves models that are listed in
Appendix B of Appendix W which are
available for use on a case-by-case
basis. Of 30-odd models listed, 10 or
so have been identified for removal
because they have seen little or no use
in recent years and have been
superseded by other modeling
techniques. Finally, two models,
HOTMAC/RAPTAD and PANACHE,
will be added to Appendix B. These
models were presented by their
developers at the 6th Conference on Air
Quality Modeling, August 10, 1995 in
Washington, DC. No adverse public
comments were received in the docket
established for this conference.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim/Direct Final 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3831.
Agency Contact: Tom Coulter,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-14,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0832
Fax: 919 541-0044
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Email: coulter.tom@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2060-AG71
3434. REVISIONS TO PART 35,
SUBPART A SECTION 105 AIR GRANT
REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 05/00/96
Small Entitles 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
Phone: 202 260-1754
RIN: 2060-AF03
3435. INDIAN TRIBES: AIR QUALITY
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7405/CAA
105
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April
15,1992.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act of 1990
requires EPA to promulgate regulations
identifying those provisions of the CAA
for which it is appropriate to treat
tribes in the same manner as States.
For the provisions specified, a Tribe
may develop and implement one or
more of its own air quality programs.
In addition to specifying the CAA
provisions for which it is appropriate
to treat Tribes in the same manner as
States, the rule also establishes the
requirements that Indian Tribes must
meet if they choose to seek such
treatment, and provides for awards of
Federal financial assistance to the
Tribes.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/25/94 59 FR 43956
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3087.
Agency Contact: David R. LaRoche,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Mail Code 6102,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7652
RIN: 2060-AF79
3436. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE
(REVIEW)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409/CAA
109
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR
50.5
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
November 1,1994. Final, Judicial, April
15, 1996.
Abstract: On November 15,1994, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
published a notice announcing a
proposed decision not to revise the
existing 24-hour and annual primary
standards. In that notice EPA sought
public comment on the possible need
to adopt additional regulatory measures
to address short-term peak sulfur
dioxide exposure and thereby further
reduce the health risk to asthmatic
individuals.
On March 7,1995, EPA published the
proposed requirements for
implementation plans and ambient air
quality surveillance for sulfur dioxide.
The action proposes implementation
strategies for reducing short-term high
concentrations of sulfur dioxide
emissions in the ambient air.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
11/15/94 59 FR 58958
03/07/95 60 FR 12492
NPRM
NPRM NAAQS SO2
Implementation
Plans(Part51)
Final Action 05/00/96
Final NAAQS SO2 00/00/00
Implementation
Plans (Part 51)
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1002
(Primary Standard) and SAN No. 3588
(Implementation)
Docket No. A-84-25.
Agency Contact: John Haines,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-15), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5533
RIN: 2060-AA61
3437. NAAQS: NITROGEN DIOXIDE
(REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7408/CAA
108; 42 USC 7409/CAA 109
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.11
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
October 2, 1995. Final, Judicial,
October 1, 1996.
Abstract: Based on the revised air
quality criteria, EPA will determine
whether revisions to the standards are
appropriate.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/02/95 60 FR 52874
Final Action 10/01/96
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, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, AQSSD/HESG,
MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC
27711
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Phone: 919 541-5533
BIN: 2060-AC06
3438. NSPS: MUNICIPAL SOLID
WASTE LANDFILLS
Priority: Economically Significant
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 non-
methane organic compounds (NMOC)
emissions from new and modified
municpal solid waste (MSW) landfills
under Section lll(b). Section lll(d)
requires States to develop emission
standards for existing landfills based on
EPA guidelines. The intended effect of
the standards and guidelines is to
require certain municipal solid waste
landfills to control emissions to the
level achievable by the best
demonstrated system of continuous
emission reduction, considering costs,
nonair quality health, and
environmental and energy impacts.
EPA has worked with landfill owners
and operators, including local
governments and private owners, to
produce a regulation based on
common-sense techniques, providing
maximum flexibility for owners and
operators, and achieving the desired
emissions reductions in the most cost-
effective way. The rule focuses on only
the largest sources of emissions,
thereby avoiding regulation of small
landfills where controls would be
inefficient and onerous. The rule also
provides complete flexibility to design
a control system based on the
particular, site-specific conditions at
each landfill.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/30/91 56 FR 24468
Notice of Availability 06/21/93 58 FR 33790
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2535.
Agency Contact: Martha Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2421
RIN: 2060-AC42
3439. MEDICAL WASTE
INCINERATORS (MW1)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act of 1990,
section 129
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
February 1995. Final, Statutory,
November 1992. Final, Judicial, April
1996.
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) is developing
new source performance standards
(NSPS) for new MWIs and emission
guidelines (EG) for existing MWIs
under sections 111 and 129 of the
Clean Air Act. The NSPS are to reflect
the maximum degree of reduction in
emissions that is achievable for new
units. The EG may be less stringent
than the standards for new units. States
must submit plans for implementing
and enforcing the guidelines. Section
129 requires that emission limits be
established for particulate matter, sulfur
dioxide, hydrogen chloride, oxides of
nitrogen, carbon monoxide, lead,
cadmium, mercury, dioxins, and
dibenzofurans. These standards are
being developed under EPA's integrated
combustion strategy, whereby EPA will
regulate various forms of combustion
under a coordinated plan. Two other
elements of this strategy, the emission
standards for municipal waste
combustion and hazardous waste
combustion, are summarized elsewhere
in this Regulatory Plan.
EPA is working intensively with MWI
owners and operators, as well as with
other stakeholders, to assure that this
rule is based on the best understanding
of the industry, and that it affords the
flexibility to achieve the necessary
emission reductions hi the most
sensible, cost-effective ways, including
the transfer of wastes to larger, more
efficient regional facilities.
Timetable:
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5265
RIN: 2060-AC62
3440. GUIDANCE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION
112(G)—MODIFICATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
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 hi
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 regulatory document will
include guidance for case-by-case
MACT determinations that apply to
constructed and reconstructed major
sources.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
02/27/95 60 FR 10654
05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2719.
Agency Contact: Rick Copland,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/01/94 59 FR 15504
Final Action 08/00/96
Small .Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2932.
Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-12), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0102
RIN: 2060-AD06
3441. NESHAP:
PRINTING/PUBLISHING INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March
1,1995. Final, Statutory, November 15,
1994. Final, Judicial, May 15, 1996.
Abstract: This regulation will control
hazardous air pollutant emissions from
publication rotogravure,
package/product rotogravure, and wide-
web flexographic printing facilities.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Correction Notice
Final Action
03/14/95 60 FR 13664
04/03/95 60 FR 16920
05/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3077.
Agency Contact: David Salman,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0859
BIN: 2060-AD95
3442. NESHAP: POLYMERS AND
RESINS, GROUP I
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR.CItation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15,1994. Final, Judicial, July
15,1996.
Abstract: The regulation under
dovolopment would control emissions
of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from
tho manufacture of butyl rubber,
opichlorohydrin 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/12/95 60 FR 30801
07/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3166.
Agency Contact: Leslie Evans,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5410
RIN: 2060-AD96
3443. NESHAP FOR OFF-SITE WASTE
AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial,
November 15,1995.
Abstract: This rule (formerly titled
"Solid Waste Treatment, Storage, and
Disposal Facilities") will specify
maximum achievable control
technology (MACT) for facilities that
treat, store, dispose of, recycle, recover
and/or refine waste and recoverable
materials received from off-site. These
facilities include commercial waste
treatment facilities, used oil refining,
solvent recovery plants, and waste
transfer stations.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 12/20/93 58 FR 66336
NPRM 10/13/94 59FR51913
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3159.
Agency Contact: Michele Aston,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5032
RIN: 2060-AE05
3444. NESHAP: POLYMERS AND
RESINS, GROUP IV
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March
15,1995. Final, Judicial, March 15,
1996.
EPA requested the judicial deadline be
moved to May 15,1996.
Abstract: This action will control
emissions of hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs) from the manufacturer of
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Resin, Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)
Resin, Methyl Methacrylate
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
(MABS) Resin, Methyl Methacrylate
Butadiene Styrene (MBS) Resin,
Polystyrene, Poly (ethylene
terephthalate) (PET) Resin, and Nitrile
Resin Production. Emissions from
process vents, equipment leaks,
wastewater and storage will be
addressed by this regulation for both
new and existing sources.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
03/29/95 60 FR 16090
05/15/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3187.
Agency Contact: Leslie Evans,
Environmental Engineer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5410
RIN: 2060-AE37
3445. NESHAP: MANUFACTURE OF
TETRAHYDROBENZALDEHYDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
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:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final 06/00/96
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
Phone: 919 541-0296
RIN: 2060-AE99
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3446. DELISTING OF SOURCE
CATEGORIES UNDER 112(0):
STAINLESS AND NON-STAINLESS
STEEL MANUFACTURING AND
ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE (EAF)
OPERATION, WOOD TREATMENT,
AND CHROMIUM CHEMICALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3466.
Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380
RIN: 2060-AF11
3447. DECISION ON THE PETITION TO
REMOVE CAPROLACTAM FROM THE
LIST OF HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
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:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/18/95 60 FR 48081
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3046.
Statutory decision to delist 02/20/95
Agency Contact: Nancy Pate,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5347
RIN: 2060-AF33
3448. • REVISION OF INITIAL LIST OF
CATEGORIES OF SOURCES AND
SCHEDULE FOR STANDARDS UNDER
SECTION 112(C) AND (E) OF THE
CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF
1990
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air
Act requires the EPA to publish a list
of major and area source categories
which emit one or more of the 189
hazardous air pollutants identified in
Section 112. The list of source
categories was finalized in July 1992,
and contained 174 categories. Section
112 further requires the Agency to
prioritize the listed categories such that
standards are promulgated for 40
source categories within 2 years of
enactment, 25% of all initially listed
categories within 4 years, 50% within
7 years, and 100% within 10 years. The
schedule for the promulgation of
emissions standards was published in
December 1993. This action revises the
initial list of source categories and the
corresponding schedule for emission
standards. This is in accordance with
the statute, which requires the Agency
to periodically amend the list in
response to public comment or new
information, and no less often than
every eight years. As a result of several
additions and deletions of source
categories, the "list" now contains 175
categories. Categories may be added at
any time contingent upon showing that
the category is a category of major
sources or that a category of area
sources poses a threat of adverse effect
and warrants regulation under Section
112. Actions to add or remove area
source categories are excluded from
this notice in order to provide the
opportunity for public comment on
them. Actions included within this
action are: 1) adding categories of major
sources, where major sources have been
identified; 2) deleting categories of
major sources which, upon further
study, have been found to not contain
major sources; 3) moving categories to
different, more appropriate industry
groups for purposes of clarity; 4)
modifying titles and definitions of
listed source categories to clarify
applicability; and 5) reporting other
relevant source category actions that
were published independently of this
action.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice of Revision 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3791.
Agency Contact: David J. Svendsqaard,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380
RIN: 2060-AG42
3449. FIELD CITATION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/03/94 59 FR 22776
Final Action 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
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Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 2937.
Agency Contact: Gary Secrest,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (2242-A), Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8661
RIN: 2060-AD82
3450. • STANDARDS FOR
REFORMULATED AND
CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE,
INDIVIDUAL BASELINE FUEL
ADJUSTMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
•Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414/CAA
114; 42 USC 7545(c)/CAA 211(c); 42
USC 7601/CAA 301
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish
criteria by which a refiner could
receive an adjustment to its baseline
under certain circumstances. Baseline
adjustments reduce the cost of
compliance (primarily with the anti-
dumping requirements of the
reformulated gasoline program) for
those refiners which would otherwise
be extremely burdened.
Baseline adjustments under certain
circumstances were provided for in the
December 1993 final Reformulated
Gasoline and Anti- Dumping rule.
However, baseline adjustments are only
allowed under certain narrowly defined
circumstances; broad adjustments are
beyond EPA's discretion. The
circumstances for which baseline
adjustments would be allowed under
this rule are as follows: 1} production
of JP-4 in 1990; 2) use of an extremely
low-sulfur crude in 1990; 3) having
extremely low baseline values for sulfur
nndolofins. Refiners must meet specific
criteria in order to qualify for one or
more of these adjustments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3604.
Agency Contact: Christine M. Brunner,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4287
Fax: 313 741-7869
RIN: 2060-AG80
3451. • ADJUSTMENT OF REID
VAPOR PRESSURE LOWER LIMIT
FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE
SOLD IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414/CAA
114; 42 USC 7545/CAA 211; 42 USC
7601(a)/CAA 301(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.42(c)(l)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending the lower
limit of the valid range for Reid Vapor
Pressure (RVP) for reformulated
gasoline (RFG) certified under the
simple model and sold in the State of
California. EPA is taking this action
because it believes there will be no
negative environmental impact and
because it it proper in the limited case
of California gasoline.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Final Action
05/00/96
NPRM 08/04/95 60 FR 40009
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3841.
Agency Contact: Anne Pastorkovich,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9013
Fax: 202 233-9556
Email: Pastorkovich.Anne-
Marie@EPAMail.EPA.Gov
RIN: 2060-AG82
3452. • INTEGRATED RULE FOR
PAPER, FILM AND FOIL COATING
AND COATINGS: MACT FOR NESHAP;
AND BAG FOR NATIONAL VOC RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-549 /Clean Air
Act sections 112 and 183
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 2000.
Abstract: This action would result in
the reduction of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) emitted by the paper,
film and foil coating industries and the
reduction of volatile organic compound
(VOC) emissions from the coatings used
by these industries. The Agency will
study the various HAP and VOC
pollutants emitted by the industry and
will evaluate pollution prevention and
control techniques which can reduce
these emissions. Although separate
rulemakings will be required to meet
the statutory requirements for HAP
emission reduction (Section 112 of the
Clean Air Act) and VOC emission
reduction (Section 183(e) of the Clean
Air Act), the development of the
individual rules will be integrated to
maximize resources and avoid
duplication of data gathering efforts.
There are likely to be many small
businesses in the paper, film, and foil
coating industry, but at this time it is
not known how many of these small
businesses will be subject to these
rules.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Other Presumptive 07/00/96
MACT
NPRM 11/00/97
Final Action 11/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 071 Soil Preparation
Services; 26 Paper and Allied Products;
27 Printing, Publishing, and Allied
Industries; 329 Abrasive, Asbestos, and
Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral
Products; 349 Miscellaneous Fabricated
Metal Products; 386 Photographic
Equipment and Supplies; 395 Pens,
Pencils, and Other Artists' Materials;
399 Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Industries
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3827.
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Agency Contact: Daniel Brown,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5303
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: brown.dan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG58
3453. OPEN-MARKET TRADING RULE
FOR OZONE PRECURSORS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act,
sections 182 and 187
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) will issue a
final policy and model rule for open-
market trading of ozone smog
precursors (volatile organic compounds
and oxides of nitrogen) that will
provide more flexibility than ever
before for companies to trade emission
credits without prior State or Federal
approval. After issuance by EPA, any
State that adopts an identical rule will
receive automatic EPA approval of its
rule. Once the rule is in the State
implementation plan (SIP), companies
could engage in emissions trades
without prior regulatory approval as
long as accountability is ensured in
accordance with the rule. The intended
benefits of an active market in
emissions trading are compliance with
the ozone standard at far less cost and
an increased incentive to develop
innovative emission-reduction
technologies.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/03/95 60 FR 39668
Final 06/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Inclusion of Model Rule
Notice 08/25/95 (60 FR 44290)
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3660.
Agency Contact: Nancy Mayer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, OAQPS, AQSSD (MD-
15), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5310
Fax: 919 541-0839
RIN: 2060-AF60
3454. • REVISED CARBON MONOXIDE
(CO) STANDARD FOR CLASS I AND II
NONHANDHELD NEW NONROAD
PHASE I SMALL SPARK-IGNITED
ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521CAA 201
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This direct final rule revises
the existing new nonroad Phase I small
spark-ignited (SI) engine regulations.
Briggs and Stratton Corporation
submitted a petition to the
Administrator on March 4, 1996, asking
the Agency to reconsider the existing
regulation and to either allow the use
of oxygenated certification fuels with
the current CO standard or revise the
existing carbon monoxide (CO)
emission standard for class I and II
nonhandheld engines. Briggs and
Stratton argues that the majority of
nonhandheld engines sold in the
United States can not meet the current
CO standard when tested on the
monoxygenated certification test fuel
specified in the regulations. EPA has
finalized the CO standard on the basis
of data provided to the Agency by
Briggs and Stratton. The Agency had
assumed that the data was collected
using Indolene (a monoxygenated,
nonreformulated gasoline) as the test
fuel. In fact, Briggs and Stratton had
used California's Phase n Reformulated
Gasoline (RFC) in the testing, but had
not informed EPA of this before the
rule was finalized. The use of an
oxygenated fuel has an effect on the
emissions from these engines,
particularly CO, and Briggs and
Stratton had used California's Phase II
Reformulated Gasoline (RFC) in the
testing, but had not informed EPA of
this before the rule was finalized. The
use of an oxygenated fuel has an effect
on the emissions from these engines,
particularly CO, and Briggs and
Stratton has suggested that the CO
standard that the Agency finalized was
thus more stringent than is feasible
based on their data.
EPA staff are analyzing new data
provided by Briggs and Stratton
concerning the amount of the CO
emission offset between Indolene and
RFC for nonhandheld engines. Based
on data analysis and documentation
provided by Briggs and Stratton in
support of their petition, EPA intends
to determine the amount of the
emission offset and consider raising the
Phase I CO emission standard for
nonhandheld engines accordingly. In
their petition to EPA, Briggs and
Stratton assert that raising the CO
standard should result in reduced
emissions of hydrocarbons and oxides
of nitrogen, which are the primary
pollutants of concern under the Phase
I small SI rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3300.
Agency Contact: Laurel Home,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7803
Fax: 313 741-7816
RIN: 2060-AG81
3455. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS:
REVISION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR
STORAGE OF ENGINE CONDITIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH EXTINGUISHING
A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
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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 malfunction
regardless of undergoing similar engine
conditions. In the interest of
minimizing the differences between
Federal OBD and California ODD n
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
rufomaking to require the same similar
conditions data storage as required by
the OBD n rulemaking.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Rnal Action 04/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3541.
Agency Contact: Todd Sherwood,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4405
R1N: 2060-AF20
3456. REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL
TEST PROCEDURE FOR EMISSIONS
FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND
MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-549, Sec 208
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial,
January 31,1995. Final, Statutory, May
15,1992. Final, Judicial, July 30,1996.
Other, Judicial, May 15,1993.
Original statutory deadline (5/15/92) is
from 11/90 Clean Air Act Amendments.
Other Judicial date: per U.S. District
Court Consent Decree, EPA issued a
preliminary technical report on
5/15/93.
Abstract: Section 206(h) of the Clean
Air Act requires the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to "review
and revise as necessary" the regulations
governing the Federal Test Procedure
(FTP) to "insure that vehicles are tested
under circumstances which reflect the
actual current driving conditions under
which motor vehicles are used,
including conditions relating to fuel,
temperature, acceleration, and
altitude." The driving behavior useifor
the FTP was adopted over 20 years ago,
and accumulated research suggests that
it no longer adequately represents
overall vehicle emission control
performance under current driving
conditions.
This action revises the FTP used to
design all Federal emissions test
methods, as well as all federally
approved methods of estimating and
projecting emissions from automobiles.
This revision will advance the Agency's
strategic aim of using better science and
better data by assuring that automobiles
can be accurately tested for compliance
with Federal standards, and it will also
enable EPA and others to obtain
accurate emission inventories and
projections to assist in planning for
attainment of national air quality
standards.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 02/07/95 60 FR 7404
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3323.
Agency Contact: John German, Chief,
Special Projects Staff, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions
Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor,
MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4214
RIN: 2060-AE27
3457. ALTERNATIVE TEST
PROCEDURE FOR THE VOLUNTARY
AFTERMARKET PART
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 12/00/96
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
Phone: 313 668-4286
RIN: 2060-AC50
3458. REGULATION OF FUEL AND
FUEL ADDITIVES: CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT
CONTROL ADDITIVES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act 211(1),
211(c), 114
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule implements
the certification requirements for
deposit control additives. These
requirements will replace the interim
requirements for deposit control
additives. (San No.3018) improved fuel
economy. The control of engine and
fuel supply deposits is expected to
result iri reduced vehicle emissions and
improved fuel economy.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/06/93 58 FR 64213
Interim Final Rule 11/01/94 59 FR 54678
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
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Sectors Affected: 291 Petroleum Timetable:
Refining; 517 Petroleum and Petroleum
Products; 461 Pipelines, Except Natural
Gas; 421 Trucking and Courier
Services, Except Air; 554 Gasoline
Service Stations; 289 Miscellaneous
Chemical Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional information: SAN No. 3597.
Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, National Vehicle and
Fuel Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth
Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4227
Fax: 313 741-7869
RIN: 2060-AG06
Date
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3459. • REVISION TO THE COVERED
AREAS PROVISION FOR
REFORMULATED GASOLINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545/CAA
211
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under authority of the Clean
Air Act as amended in 1990, EPA
promulgated regulations to require a
cleaner burning "reformulated
gasoline" (RFG) in nine mandated areas
of the country with the worst ozone
air pollution problems. These areas are
designated as "covered areas," (e.g.,
areas in which non-RFG ("conventional
gasoline") is prohibited from being sold
or dispensed to the ultimate consumers
of the gasoline.
The RFG regulations also include a
provision which allows a State, upon
petition by the Governor, to have other
areas designated as nonattainment for
ozone included as "covered areas"
under the Federal RFG program (the
"opt-in" provision).
This action will expand the opt-in
provision to include areas that that
formerly were in nonattainment for
ozone as well as areas presently in
nonattainment for ozone. This action
will give States the flexibility to use
the RFG program in their maintenance
plans and as contingency measures for
those areas that have been redesignated
to attainment status, but are in need
of ozone controls to maintain that NPRM
status. Final Action
Direct Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3843.
Agency Contact: Marylin Bennett,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6406J), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9006
Fax: 202 233-9557
RIN: 2060-AG77
3460. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR
GASOLINE SPARK-IGNITION AND
DIESEL COMPRESSION-IGNITION
MARINE ENGINES
Priority: Economically Significant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
11/09/94 59 FR 55930
07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3350.
Agency Contact: Deanne North,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, National Vehicle & Fuel
Emissions Lab, 2565 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4331
RIN: 2060-AE54
3461. ACID RAIN NITROGEN OXIDES
CONTROL REGULATION
Priority: Economically Significant
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 1,1996, for
Group H 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)(l)) which must be met
by January 1,1995. Emissions limits for
all other types of boilers Group n,
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 (2060-AF48). Boilers
from both groups that are listed under
Phase n 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. The final action (59
FR 13538) on Group I Phase I Boilers
was vacated by the U.S. Court of
Appeals on 11/22/94. A direct final
rule was promulgated April 13, 1995.
Timetable:
Group I Phase I Boilers
NPRM 11/25/92 (57 FR 228)
Final Action 03/22/94 (59 FR 13538)
Direct Final Action 04/13/95 (60 FR 18751)
Group I Phase II Boilers
NPRM 01/19/96 (61 FR 1442)
Group II Boilers
Final Action 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
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Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 2888.
Agency Contact: Larry Kertcher,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (6204J), Washington, DC
20460
Phono: 202 233-9180
FUN: 2060-AD45
3462. ACID RAIN PHASE II NITROGEN
OXIDES REDUCTION PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
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: Title IV of the Act authorizes
EPA to establish the Acid Rain Program
to reduce the adverse effects of acidic
deposition. Specifically, the Act
mandates a 10 million ton reduction in
SO2, to be achieved in two phases
through the use of an innovative
emissions of NOx. On April 13,1995,
EPA promulgated a rule establishing
emission limits for emissions of NOx
from Group 1 boilers (o.SO Ib/mmBtu
for dry bottom wall-fired boilers and
0.45 Ib/mmBtu for tangentially fired
boilers). (2060-AF45). Compliance with
the rule would be achieved in two
phases: Phase I affected units were
required to meet the applicable limits
by 1996, while Phase II affected units
by 2000. Section 407 also provides for
revisions to the Group 1 emission
limitations established in the April 13,
1995 rule for Phase n affected units,
and for the establishment of emission
limits for Group 2 boilers (wet bottom
wall-fired boilers, cyclones, units
applying cell burner technology, and all
other types of utility boilers not
classified as dry bottom wall-fired and
tangentially fired boilers). This action
revises NOx emission limitations for
certain Group 1 boilers as well as
establishes limitations for certain Group
2 boilers, as listed above. A proposed
rule was promulgated on January 19,
1996.
Timetable:
Additional Information: SAN No. 3575
(combined with SAN 3571).
This action resulted from merging RIN
2060-AF44 (SAN 3571) with RIN 2060-
AF48 (SAN 3575).
Agency Contact: Peter Tsirigotis,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9133
Fax: 202 233-9595
RIN: 2060-AF48
3463. AMENDMENT TO THE MVAC
RULE TO INCLUDE ALL
REFRIGERANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 01/19/96 61 FR 1442
Final Action 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
NPRM 03/06/96 61 FR 9014
Final Action 09/00/96
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
Phone: 202 233-9147
RIN: 2060-AF35
3464. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
SUPPLEMENTAL RULE REGARDING
A RECYCLING STANDARD UNDER
SECTION 608
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 sunsetted 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:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date
02/29/96
09/00/96
FR Cite
61 FR 7858
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
Phone: 202 233-9149
RIN: 2060-AF36
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3465. • TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO
REGULATIONS PROMULGATED
UNDER SECTION 608 OF THE CLEAN
AIR ACT AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CAA 608
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This amendment would
correct errors and provide clarification
concerning the leak repair requirements
for industrial process refrigeration
equipment. That regulation was in
response to a suit by the Chemical
Manufacturing Association and it
provided greater flexibility in
complying with provisions to reduce
leaks from equipment containing
ozone-depleting substances.
This action has no impacts on small
businesses, and state/local/tribal
governments. This action will be
undertaken as part of an agreement
with CMA concerning the dismissal of
their lawsuit.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim/Direct Final 06/30/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 28 Chemicals and
Allied Products; 358 Refrigeration and
Service Industry Machinery
Additional Information: SAN No. 3809.
Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 401 M Street SW.,
6205J, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9729
Fax: 202 233-9577
Email: newberg.cmdy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG47
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Long-Term Actions
3466. ACID RAIN OPT-IN
REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 74
Timetable:
Combustion Sources
NPRM 09/24/93 (58 FR 50088)
Final 04/04/95 (60 FR 17100)
Process Sources
NPRM 00/00/00
Final 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Adam Klinger
Phone: 202 233-9122
RIN: 2060-AD43
3467. NSPS: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC
CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRY - WASTEWATER
Priority: Ctther Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/12/94 59 FR 46780
11/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Mary Toni Kissell
Phone: 919 541-4516
RIN: 2060-AE94
3468. RADIATION WASTE
MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
10/00/97
10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ambika Bathija
Phone: 202 233-9445
RIN: 2060-AF41
3469. SERVICE INFORMATION
AVAILABILITY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Dickinson
Phone: 202 233-9256
Fax: 202 233-9596
Email: Dickinson.David@EPA.Gov.Com
RIN: 2060-AG13
3470. • NESHAP FOR SEWAGE
SLUDGE INCINERATORS
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7626
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 2000.
Abstract: This action will identify the
hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed
in Title HI of the Clean Air Act being
emitted from municipal sewage sludge
incinerators. If any of the HAPs are
found to exceed the 10 ton/23 ton/year
limits in Title II, then a NESHAP
standard will be developed. The
standard may be either limitations on
emissions of HAPs or a technology
standard established under the MACT
definition.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 495 Sanitary Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3819.
Agency Contact: Eugene P. Grumpier,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0881
Fax: 919 541-5600
RIN: 2060-AG50
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3471. • RADIATION PROTECTION
STANDARDS FOR SCRAP METAL
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Presently, radioactive
materials, particularly metals, are being
released for recycling under standards
that are not based on protection of
human health. The proposed rule will
establish protective risk-based
standards for recycling; provide
economic benefits through recovering
the value of recycled metals; and
reduce the need for disposal.
We use radioactive materials for
purposes such as making smoke alarms,
generating electricity, and diagnosing
and treating medical problems.
Radioactive materials are used for
military purposes as well, particularly
in developing nuclear weapons and
providing power for submarines and
surface ships. These uses generate
materials which may contain some
level of radioactivity.
Duo to their ready recyclability, scrap
metals may be released for recycling if
the residual radioactive contamination
is below certain levels. These release
levels are currently specified in
guidance developed by the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission and federal
agencies. However, current release
criteria are not based on protection of
human health. The current standards
are based on measurement technologies
and historical practices. Moreover, the
release criteria were not intended to
apply to recycling of materials.
The Agency is developing standards for
scrap recycling which would be
protective of public health. The rule
would be based on the risks from
recycling metals with residual
radioactive contaminants. Scrap metals
from site cleanups and ongoing
operations of federal facilities and
licensees of the NRG would be covered
by the rule. EPA expects that these
materials will be produced in sufficient
quantities to warrant a standard, and
while it is anticipated that much of this
metal will not contain radioactivity,
none should be recycled without a risk-
based standard. Material that cannot be
released for recycling would continue
to be processed for LLW disposal.
Radiation protection standards for scrap
metals would fill a regulatory vacuum.
But most importantly, they would
insure that the public is adequately
protected from exposure to residual
radioactivity in recycled metals. In
addition, risk-based release standards
would: (l)promote recovery of scrap
metal, (2)reduce the disposal of
materials that may not warrant disposal
as low-level radioactive waste, and
(cont.)
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/97
Rnal Action 07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services;
963 Regulation and Administration of
Communications, Electric, Gas, and
Other Utilities; 331 Steel Works, Blast
Furnaces, and Rolling and Finishing
Mills
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3812.
ABSTRACT CONT: (3) potentially
reduce mining and processing of virgin
ore and the accompanying
environmental consequences by making
metal scrap available to industry.
Agency Contact: John Karhnak,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6603J, 401 M Street
SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9761
Fax: 202 233-9650
Email: karhnak.john@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG51
3472. • NESHAP FOR PLYWOOD AND
PARTICLE BOARD MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 2000.
Abstract: This project is to develop
national emission standards for
hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) by
establishing maximum achievable
control technology (MACT) for facilities
manufacturing plywood and particle
board, or having other processes using
wood and binder systems. MACT
standards are under development to
reduce the release of hazardous air
pollutants (HAP) from all industries to
protect the public health and
environment. Emissions of HAP from
this industry have been associated
with, but are not limited to, the drying
of wood and binders. The scope of the
rule has not been determined. However
this project should include, but is not
limited to, facilities that manufacture
chip waferboard, strandboard,
waferboard, hardboard/cellulosic fiber
board, oriented strandboard (OSB),
medium density fiberboard, particle
board, hardwood and softwood
plywood, or other processes using
wood and binder systems. This project
is now scheduled to start in the fall
of 1996. The initial stage of this project
is to gather preliminary information on
the industry to establish a presumptive
MACT by June 1997. That work will
be followed by development of a
regulatory package to propose and
promulgate MACT standards.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/00/98
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 243 Millwork,
Veneer, Plywood, and Structural Wood
Members; 244 Wood Containers; 249
Miscellaneous Wood Products; 251
Household Furniture; 252 Office
Furniture
Additional Information: SAN No. 3820.
Agency Contact: Stephen A. Shedd,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Emission
Standards Division (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AG52
3473. • GUIDANCE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF EPA'S
RADIATION PROTECTION
STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT
AND STORAGE OF TRANSURANIC
RADIOACTIVE WASTE AT THE
WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT
(WIPP)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 20211 to
2296; PL 102-579
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 191
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Abstract: The guidance will describe
how EPA's existing standards for
environmental radiation protection will
be applied to the Department of
Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
(WIPP), a proposed facility for the
disposal of transuranic radioactive
waste, a highly radioactive waste
generated during the construction of
nuclear weapons. The WIPP must
comply with EPA's radiation protection
standards for the management and
storage of transuranic radioactive
wastes. By publishing this guidance,
EPA will apply these generally
applicable standards to the specific
case of the WIPP so as to consider that
facility's technical and operational
characteristics. In part, EPA will use
the guidance within the framework
established by the WIPP Land
'Withdrawal Act of 1992. The Act
requires EPA to determine on a
biennial basis whether the WIPP
complies with subpart A of 40 CFR Part
191, the standards for management and
storage. In addition, EPA may conduct
this determination at any other time as
necessary.
The guidance will apply to the 25 to
30 year period during which packaged
waste arrives at the above-ground
portion of the WIPP, is unloaded and
further handled, and ultimately
lowered down a mechanical hoist and
emplaced in the mined-out repository.
During this period, the annual doses
from radiation received by members of
the public must not exceed the limits
specified by EPA's radiation protection
standards for management and storage.
Such doses could occur, for example,
through the airborne transmission of
radioactive dust which is subsequently
inhaled by a member of the public. In
the event that the WIPP fails to be in
compliance with the dose standards at
any time after the emplacement of
waste has begun, the WIPP Land
Withdrawal Act authorizes EPA to
request a remedial plan from the
Department of Energy (DOE). If EPA
determines that remedial plan is
inadequate, or if DOE defaults on the
plan's submission, the the Act requires
that DOE retrieve the waste that has
already been emplaced for disposal to
the extent practicable.
This action will have no impact on
small businesses or governmental
entities other than the Federal
Government.
Timetable:
Date
FR Cite Action
Date
FR Cite
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3814.
Agency Contact: Martin Offutt,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, 6602J, 401 M
Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9766
Fax: 202 233-9626
Email: offutt.martin@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2060-AG74
3474. • INTERNAL COMBUSTION
ENGINE NESHAP/NSPS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-549; 42 USC
7411/CAA 111; 42 USC 7412/CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 2000.
Abstract: The internal combustion
engine source category is listed as a
major source of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) under section 112 of
the Clean Air Act (CAA). A major
source is one which emits more than
10 tons/yr of one HAP or more than
25 tons/yr of a combination of 189
HAPs. Internal Combustion Engines
also emit NOx, SO2, CO and PM. The
EPA will gather information on HAP
emissions from internal combustion
engines and determine the appropriate
maximum achievable control
technology (MACT) to reduce HAP
emissions, if any. The ,EPA will also
gather information for NOx, SO2, CO,
and PM and decide whether standards
are required to reduce these emissions.
The EPA will use information that has
already been developed, if possible
using information it has gathered, and
by gathering information by working
with State/local agencies, vendor,
manufacturers of internal combustion
engines, owners and operators of
internal combustion engines, and
environmentalists. Some small business
that use internal combustion engines
may be directly impacted as well as
a few small government entities who
produce their own power. The number
of small entities that would be affected
is not known at this time.
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local,
Tribal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3656.
Agency Contact: Amanda Agnew,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5268
RIN: 2060-AG63
3475. • COMBUSTION TURBINE
NESHAP/NSPS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: CAA 111 and 112
CFR Citation: 44 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 2000.
Abstract: The combustion turbine
source category is listed as a major
source of hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs) under section 112 of the Clean
Air Act (CAA). A major source is one
which emits more than 10 tons/yr of
one HAP or more than 25 tons/yr of
a combustion of 189 HAPs. Gas
turbines also emit NOx, SO2, CO and
PM. Gas turbines are already regulated
for NOx and SO2 emissions under
section 111 of the CAA. The EPA will
gather information on HAP emissions
from gas turbines and determine the
appropriate maximum achievable
control technology (MACT) to reduce
HAP emissions, if any. The EPA will
also gather information to revise the
1979 NSPS for NOx and SO2 and
decide whether CO and PM standards
are required for gas turbines. The EPA
information that has already been
developed if possible using information
it has gathered, and by gathering
information by working with
State/Local agencies, vendor,
manufacturers of gas turbines, owners
and operators of gas turbines, and
environmentalists. Some small
businesses that use gas turbines may
be directly impacted by this rule. Some
of the smaller independent energy
producers could be impacted as well
as a few small government entities who
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produce their own power. The number
of small entities that would he affected
is not known at this time.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3657.
Agency Contact: Sims Roy,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), RTF, NC
27711
Phone: 919 541-5263
BIN: 2060-AG67
3476. NESHAP—IRON FOUNDRIES
AND STEEL FOUNDRIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: James H. Maysilles
Phone: 919 541-3265
RIN: 2060-AE43
3477. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON
AND STEEL
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/98
Final Action 11/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine
Phone: 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060--AE48
3478, NESHAP: REINFORCED
PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/97
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Madeleine Strum
Phone: 919 541-2383
RIN: 2060-AE79
3479. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS
ORGANIC CHEMICAL PRODUCTION
AND PROCESSES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mark Morris
Phone: 919 541-5416
RIN: 2060-AF27
3481. NATIONAL EMISSION
STANDARD FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS FOR PAINT STRIPPER
USERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/15/99
Final Action 11/15/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Vickie Boothe
Phone:* 919 541-0164
Fax: 919 541-0072
RIN: 2060-AG26
3482. NESHAP FOR BOAT
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
12/00/99
12/00/00
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
RIN: 2060-AE82
3480. NESHAP: NYLON 6
PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Madelein Strum
Phone: 919 541-2383
Fax: 919 541-5689
RIN: 2060-AG27
3483. NESHAP FOR TIRE
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/00/98
11/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick
Phone: 919 541-5624
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG29
3484. NESHAP FOR AEROSOL CAN
PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/00/98
11/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick
Phone: 919 541-5625
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG32
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3485. PETROLEUM SOLVENT DRY
CLEANERS MACT STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Fred Dimmick
Phone: 919 541-5625
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG34
3486. • NESHAP FOR ETHYLENE
PROCESSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
112
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 20, 2000.
Abstract: Title HI of the Clean Air Act
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. "Ethylene Processes" is being
listed as a category of major sources
based on process knowledge emissions
of benzene and butadiene. This action
will explore alternatives controlling the
release of HAPs from the following
process areas located at ethylene
process facilities: process vents, storage,
equipment leaks and other fugitive
sources, and wastewater operations.
There are no anticipated impacts on
small businesses.
Timetable:
Phone: 919 541-5124
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: johnson.warren@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG53
3487. • LARGE APPLIANCE
COATINGS INTEGRATED
REGULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
183 (e); Clean Air Act section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 2000.
Abstract: This regulation will apply to
surface coating of large appliance
products and parts, for household,
commercial or recreational use.
Application of a prime coat or a top
coat to a large appliance product or
part results in emissions of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) which
contribute to formation of low-level
ozone. When inhaled ozone can
damage the lungs. Ozone reduces the
ability of the trees to fight disease.
Some of the VOCs are alo hazardous
air pollutants (HAPs) and include
aromatics such as xylene, alcohols such
as methanol, and others such as
glycols. Such pollutants can cause
reversible or irreversible toxic effects
following exposure. The health effects
are associated with a wide range of
ambient concentrations and exposure
time. This regulation will reduce
nationwide emissions of both VOCs
and HAPs from surface coating of large
appliances, a measure required by
Section 183(e) and 112 of the Clean Air
Act, respectively.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/30/98
11/30/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3821.
Agency Contact: Warren R. Johnson,
Jr., Environmental Protection Agency,
Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/99
11/00/00
Fax:919541-5689
Email:
serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG54
3488. • ASPHALT ROOFING AND
PROCESSING NESHAP
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, section 112 EO
12866
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The CAA required EPA to
publish an initial list of all categories
of major and area sources of hazardous
air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section
112 (b) of the CAA and to establish
and meet dates for promulgation of
emissions standards for each of the
listed categories of HAP emissions
sources. The standards are to be
technology-based and are to require the
maximum degree of reduction
determined to be achievable by the
Administrator. The EPA has
determined that the asphalt roofing and
processing industry may be reasonably
anticipated to emit one of the
pollutants listed in section 112 (b) of
the CAA. As a consequence, the source
category is included on the initial list
of HAP-emitting categories scheduled
for standards promulgation within ten
years of enactment of the CAA
Amendments of 1990. 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:
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Sectors Affected: 346 Metal Forgings
and Stampings; 363 Household
Appliances
Additional Information: SAN No. 3823.
Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2379
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Interim Final Rule
00/00/00
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3655.
Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1084
RIN: 2060-AG66
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3489. • NESHAP CHROMIUM
REFRACTORIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: CAA Section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires
EPA to publish an initial list of all
categories of major and area sources of
hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed
in section 112 (b) of the Act and to
establish and meet dates for
promulgation of emission standards for
each pf the listed categories of HAP
emission sources. 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 EPA has
determined that the chromium
refractory manufacturing industry emits
at least one of the HAPs listed in
Section 112 (b) of the Act, specifically
total chromium in the forms of
hoxavalent and trivalent chromium. As
a result, the source category is included
on the initial list of HAP-emitting
categories scheduled for promulgation
within ten years of enactment of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
The purpose of this action is to begin
a regulatory development program such
that any emission standards may be
promulgated according to the mandated
schedule. It is now unknown to what
extent this action will impact small
businesses.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3652.
Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild-
Zapata, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, (MD-13),
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5167
RIN: 2060-AG88
3490. * NESHAP FOR INDUSTRIAL,
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL
BOILERS AND PROCESS HEATERS
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as
amended 1990, requires EPA to develop
emission standards for sources of
hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
Industrial boilers,
institutional/commercial boilers, and
process heaters are among the potential
source categories to be regulated under
Section 112 of the CAA. Emissions of
HAPs will be addressed by this
rulemaking for both new and existing
sources. EPA promulgated an NSPS for
these source categories in 1987 and
1990. The standards for the NESHAP
are to be technology-based and are to
require the maximum achievable
control technology (MACT) as
described in Section 112 of the CAA.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
NPRM
11/00/00
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 28 Chemicals and
Allied Products; 261 Pulp Mills; 262
Paper Mills; 242 Sawmills and Planing
Mills; 33 Primary Metal Industries
Additional Information: SAN No. 3837.
Agency Contact: James Eddinger,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-0072
RIN: 2060-AG69
3491. • NESHAP: LIME
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 2000.
Abstract: Title IH of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 requires the EPA
to develop emission standards for each
major source category of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs). 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 the EPA. The
EPA has determined that some lime
manufacturing plants may be major
sources for one or more HAPs. As a
consequence, a regulation (emission
standards) is being developed for the
lime manufacturing industry, to be
promulgated by November 15, 2000.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3651.
Agency Contact: Joseph Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, (MD-13), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5446
RIN: 2060-AG72
3492. NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS AND EMISSION
GUIDELINES FOR OTHER SOLID
WASTE INCINERATORS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 12/28/94 59 FR 66850
NPRM 12/01/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: George Smith
Phone: 919 541-1549
Fax: 919 541-0072
RIN: 2060-AG31
3493. • METAL FURNITURE
COATINGS INTEGRATED
REGULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
183 (e); Clean Air Act section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 2000.
Abstract: This regulation will apply to
surface coating of metal furniture
products and parts, for household or
commercial use. Application of a prime
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coat or a top coat product or part (e.g.,)
results in emissions of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) which contribute to
formation of low-level ozone. Some of
the VOCs are also hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) and include
aromatics such as exylene, alcohols
such as methanol, and others such as
glycos. Such pollutants can cause
reversible or irreversible toxic effects
following exposure. The health effects
are associated with a wide range of
ambient concentrations and exposure
time. This regulation will reduce
nationwide emissions of both VOCs
and HAPs from surface coating of metal
furniture products and parts, which is
required under sections 183(e) and 112
of the Clean Air Act, respectively.
Timetable:
and products. Although this rule would
cover a wide variety of coating
operations, it would not apply to
specific coating operations for which
regulations and/or control techniques
guidelines (CTGs) have been developed
(e.g., plastic parts coating, can coating,
large appliance coating, etc.). This
regulation is required under sections
183(e) and 112 of the Clean Air Act
of 1990.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
NPRM 07/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Sectors Affected: 251 Household
Furniture
Additional Information: SAN No. 3824.
Agency Contact: Dr. Mohamed
Serageldin, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, Office of
Ah- Quality Planning and Standards,
MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC
27711
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email:
serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2060-AG55
3494. • SURFACE COATING OF
MISCELLANEOUS METAL PARTS AND
PRODUCTS—INTEGRATED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 75ll(b); 42
USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15, 2000.
Abstract: This regulation will control
emissions of volatile organic
compounds (VOC) and hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) from operations that
apply surface coatings to metal parts
Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Sectors Affected: 33 Primary Metal
Industries; 34 Fabricated Metal
Products, Except Machinery and
Transportation Equipment; 35
Industrial and Commercial Machinery
and Computer Equipment; 36
Electronic and Other Electrical
Equipment and Components, Except
Computer Equipment; 37
Transportation Equipment; 38
Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling
Instruments, Photographic, Medical and
Optical Goods, Watches and Clocks; 39
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Industries; 40 Railroad Transportation;
41 Local and Suburban Transit and
Interurban Highway Passenger
Transportation
Additional Information: SAN No. 3825.
Agency Contact: Bruce Moore,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, MD-13,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5460
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: moore.bruce@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG56
3495. • PLASTIC PARTS COATING
INTEGRATED RULE FOR VOLATILE
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) AND
HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS
(HAPS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, section 183(e)
and 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59; 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 2000.
Abstract: This action would address
both the volatile organic compounds
(VOC) and hazardous air pollutants
(HAP) emissions from the coating of
plastic parts. Pollution prevention
approaches will be considered. Specific
sectors of the plastic parts industry to
be included in this action have not yet
been determined.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Sectors Affected: 30 Rubber and
Miscellaneous Plastics Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3826.
Agency Contact: Ellen Ducey,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Emission
Standards Division (MD-13), Research
Triangle Prk, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5408
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: ducey.ellen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG57
3496. REGULATIONS GOVERNING
PRIOR NOTICE OF CITIZEN SUITS
BROUGHT UNDER SECTION 304 OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 54
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
02/10/93 58 FR 7870
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Marie Miller
Phone: 202 564-2260
RIN: 2060-AD80
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3497. PROHIBITION OF LEADED
GASOLINE FOR HIGHWAY USE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 02/02/96 61 FR3823
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pat Childers
Phone: 202 233-9415
RIN: 2060-AD55
3498. REGULATION OF FUELS AND
FUEL ADDITIVES: INTERIM
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT
CONTROL GASOLINE ADDITIVES
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Merged With RIN 03/31/96
2060-AG06
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Jeffery A. Herzog
Phone: 313 668-4227
Fax: 313 741-7869
RIN: 2060-AD71
3499. STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
COMPLETENESS CRITERIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 app V
(Revision)
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 03/15/96
Agency plans no
further action.
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phyllis Wright
Phono: 919 541-5369
RIN: 2060-AE58
3500. 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
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 08/16/94 59 FR 41998
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charlene Spells
Phone: 919 541-5255
RIN: 2060-AE62
3501. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS
SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Completed;
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 08/09/95 60 FR 40474
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Cheryl Adelman
Phone: 313 668-4434
RIN: 2060-AE93
3502. APPLICATION OF MANDATORY
SANCTIONS UNDER TITLE V OF THE
CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 03/15/96
Agency plans no
further action.
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Agency Contact: Scott Voorhees
Phone: 919 541-5348
RIN: 2060-AE96
3503. ESTABLISHMENT OF LESSER
QUANTITY EMISSION RATES FOR
HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 03/15/96
Agency does not
plan any further
action.
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Amy B. Vasu
Phone: 919 541-0107
RIN: 2060-AE98
3504. AMMONIA TEST METHOD, 40
CFR PART 51, APPENDIX M
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 03/15/96
Agency plans no
further action.
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rima Dishakjian
Phone: 919 541-0443
RIN: 2060-AF22
3505. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO
APPENDIX A OF 40 CFR PART 60,
APPENDIX B OF PART 61, APPENDIX
A OF PART 63, AND PART 60
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61;
40 CFR 63
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-This 03/15/96
action is the same
as RIN 2060-AG21
(SAN 3743).
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Foster Curtis
Phone: 919 541-1063
RIN: 2060-AF24
3506. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
PROCEDURE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
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Completed Actions
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Direct Final Rule 08/23/95 60 FR 43880
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Alan Stout
Phone: 313 741-7805
RIN: 2060-AF49
3507. NSPS APPENDIX A -
REFERENCE METHODS;
AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 FOR
THE DETERMINATION OF VOLATILE
MATTER CONTENTS, WATER
CONTENT, DENSITY, VOLUME AND
WEIGHT SOLIDS OF SURFACE
COATINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Completed:
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Walt Stevenson
Phone: 919 541-5264
RIN: 2060-ADOO
3510. NESHAP: ASBESTOS
PROCESSING (DELISTING)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 09/11/95 60 FR 47095
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell
Phone: 919 541-1064
RIN: 2060-AGOO
3508. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION
OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND -
EXCLUSION OF
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s)
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 02/07/96 61 FR 4588
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Johnson
Phone: 919 541-5245
RIN: 2060-AG25
3509. NSPS: MUNICIPAL WASTE
COMBUSTION—PHASE II AND PHASE
III
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 11/30/95 60 FR 61550
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan Fairchild-
Zapata
Phone: 919 541-5167
RIN: 2060-AB51
3511. NESHAP FOR WOOD
FURNITURE MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 12/07/95 60 FR 62930
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar
Phone: 919 541-0283
RIN: 2060-AD57
3512. NESHAP: SURFACE COATING
OPERATIONS IN SHIPBUILDING AND
SHIP REPAIR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
3513. CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES
FOR DETERMINING
TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY IN
ATTAINMENT AREAS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn 03/31/96
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant
Phone: 313 668-4441
RIN: 2060-AE90
3514. AMENDMENTS TO
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE
IMPORTATION OF NONCONFORMING
VEHICLES
Priority:'Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85
Completed:
Final Action
12/19/95 60 FR 65387
Final Action 11/15/95 60 FR 64330
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
V
Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin
Phone: 919 541-2379
RIN: 2060-AD98
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-Nofurther 03/31/96
action planned
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Len Lazarus
Phone: 202 233-9281
RIN: 2060-AC58
3515. NONCONFORMANCE
PENALTIES FOR 1998 MODEL YEAR
EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HEAVY-
DUTY ENGINES AND VEHICLES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.1105
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 02/23/96 61 FR 6944
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gregory Orehowsky
Phone: 202 233-9292
RIN: 2060-AE07
3516. ACID RAIN PROGRAM: REVISED
GROUP 1, PHASE II, NOX EMISSION
LIMITATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 76 (Revision)
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Completed Actions
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 03/15/96
Agency (Mans no
further action.
Smalt Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peter Tsirigotis
Phone: 202 233-9133
BIN: 2060-AF44
3517. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING
OF GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIALS
FOR OZONE-DEPLETING
SUBSTANCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: None
Completed;
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
10/06/95 60 FR 52357
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Land
Phone: 202 233-9185
RIN: 2060-AG35
3518. AMENDMENT TO THE
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE TO
MODIFY THE SALES RESTRICTIONS
OF SPLIT SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart F
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn- 03/14/96
Duplication of SAN
3673, RIN 2060-
AF97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger
Phone: 202 233-9149
RIN: 2060-AF81
3519. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: DIRECT
FINAL RULE EXTENDING
RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS OF
THE SECTION 608 REFRIGERANT
RECYCLING RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart F
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 02/29/96 61 FR 7724
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Debbie Ottinger
Phone: 202 233-9149
RIN: 2060-AF97
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Superfund (CERCLA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3520. • GRANTS FOR TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE RULE REFORM - 40 CFR
PART 35 SUBPART M
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulomaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
tho CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC
9617(e)/CERCLA 117
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed revisions to the
Technical Assistance Grants (TAG)
Rule contain four main components
that will simplify the application and
administrative processes. The first
component to the TAG Rule would
eliminate the condition that response
action be underway or scheduled to
begin for EPA to provide formal notice
that a grant may soon be awarded. TAG
eligibility would be triggered once the
site is proposed for listing on the NPL.
A second component would eliminate
the requirement that budget periods
may not exceed 3 years. Budget periods
would be negotiated with TAG
applicants so that they have flexibility
to synchronize the period of time
during which the recipient anticipates
having a technical advisor involved
with the schedule of work at a site.
A third component would eliminate the
20 percent ceiling for administrative
costs of a grant so that recipients do
not need to differentiate between
programmatic and administrative cost.
This will reduce information collection
burden. A fourth component to the
TAG Rule is the elimination of the
distinction between sole and multiple
applicants, since both must meet
identical criteria. The requirement that
the applicant demonstrate that there is
an actual or potential health threat
posed to group members by the site
would also be deleted since EPA
believes that there is a potential health
threat at all Superfund sites. EPA also
believes that all Superfund sites pose
potential economic and recreational
threats to adjacent communities, and
that there is no need for the applicant
to provide evidence of those threats.
Furthermore, EPA may already have
sufficient information from various
sources concerning the potential health,
economic, and recreational threats
posed by Superfund sites.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3806.
Agency Contact: Nicole Lacoste,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5203G
Phone: 703 603-8842
Fax: 703 603-9100
RIN: 2050-AE33
3521. REPORTABLE QUANTITY
ADJUSTMENTS FOR CARBAMATES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: PL 96-510, sec 102(a);
PL 99-499
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: EPA has listed carbamate
waste streams as hazardous wastes
under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA). RCRA listed
wastes, by statute, automatically
become hazardous substances under the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA) and are assigned a one
pound statutory reportable quantity
(RQ) unless EPA adjusts them. These
substances also become subject to
reporting requirements under the
Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act (EPCRA) with a one
pound threshold. EPA, in this action,
will propose RQ adjustments for the
carbamates. Most RQ adjustments are
expected to be greater than one pound.
Raising the RQs for these substances
would decrease the burden on 1) the
regulated community for complying
with the reporting requirements under
CERCLA and EPCRA; 2) Federal, State,
and local authorities for program
implementation; and 3) Federal, State,
or local authorities, if they release
hazardous substances at the RQ level
or greater.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/96
04/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3423.
Agency Contact: Jack Arthur,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5202G), Washington DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8732
RIN: 2050-AE12
3522. NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
FOR UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS
WASTE SITES: PROPOSED AND
FINAL RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605/CERCLA
105
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300.425
Legal Deadline: None
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:
Phone: 703 603-8852
RIN: 2050-AD75
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM Proposal 17
Final Action Final 13
NPRM Proposal 18
Final Action Final 14
Final Action (Southern
Shipbuilding)
Final 15
NPRM Proposal 19
NPRM Proposal 20
Final 16
08/23/94 59 FR 43314
12/16/94 59 FR 65206
02/13/95 60 FR 8212
04/25/95 60 FR 20330
05/26/95 60 FR 27896
09/29/95 60 FR 50435
10/02/95 60 FR 51390
04/00/96
05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3439.
Statute provides for an annual update.
Agency Contact: Terry Keidan,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5204G), Washington, DC 20460
3523. AMENDMENTS TO THE
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT,
SECTIONS 302 THROUGH 312
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
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 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3215.
Agency Contact: John Ferris,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5101)
Phone: 202 260-4043
RIN: 2050-AE17
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Superfund (CERCLA)
Final Rule Stage
3524. RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE PREVENTION
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing ,
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: PL 101-549; Clean Air
Act Section 112(r)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory,
November 15,1993. Other, Judicial,
May 24, 1996.
Court Decree - Settlement Agreement
Abstract: Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean
Air Act (CAA), as amended, required
the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to promulgate by November 15,
1993, reasonable regulations and
appropriate guidance to provide for
prevention and detection of accidental
releases of chemicals and for response
to such releases. The regulations shall
require the owner or operator of
stationary sources at which a regulated
substance is present to prepare and
implement a risk management plan
(RMP) that must include a hazard
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assessment to evaluate the potential
effects of an accidental release of any
regulated substance and must also
include a five-year accident release
history. The RMP must document a
prevention program and document a
response program that provides specific
actions to be taken to protect human
health and the environment in response
to a release. The RMPs must be
registered with EPA, the implementing
agency, and any local agency with
responsibility for planning for or
responding to chemical accidents. EPA
must establish a system for auditing the
RMPs to ensure that plans are
periodically updated.
Following promulgation of the final
rule, regulated sources will have three
years to comply with the RMP
requirements.
EPA promulgated a list of substances
and thresholds on January 30,1994 (59
FR 4478), which determines which
facilities must comply with the
accident prevention regulations. In
order to minimize the impact on
smaller sources, EPA is developing
model RMPs for industry sectors that
utilize similar equipment and handle a
single chemical. To further reduce the
burden, EPA is developing "lookup
tables" to assist facilities in evaluating
the offsite consequence associated with
the release of the most ubiquitous
chemicals.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/22/93 58 FR 54190
Supplemental NPRM 03/13/95 60 FR 13526
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2979.
Agency Contact: Lyse Helsing,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6128
RIN: 2050-AD26
3525. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING
EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN
RADIONUCLIDE RELEASES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602 to 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 affects the
requirement in Superfund and the
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act that facilities
immediately report to state, local and
federal authorities the release of a
hazardous substances in an amount that
equals or exceeds a "reportable
quantity." In 1989, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) set reportable
quantities for radionuclides (a category
of hazardous substances) by regulation.
In that same rule, EPA also established
four exemptions to the general
reporting requirement, to exclude from
it certain releases of naturally occurring
radionuclides for which the
government does not need reports.
These exemptions are for releases 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 ash
piles at those facilities.
Later, a court ruled that the Agency had
promulgated the four exemptions
without giving the public opportunity
to comment. The Agency subsequently
provided the opportunity for public
notice and comment on these
exemptions. Based on those comments,
the Agency is now seeking further
comments on the possibility of
broadening the exemptions. Depending
upon the Agency's analysis of
comments received, it could either
reaffirm or modify the exemptions.
Modification of the exemptions would
further reduce the burden on facilities
which must report, and on the State
and local authorities which must
receive and evaluate reports to
determine whether reported releases
pose a threat to human health and the
environment.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 11/30/92 57 FR 56726
Supplemental Notice 08/04/95 60 FR 40042
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 49 Electric, Gas, and
Sanitary Services; 16 Heavy
Construction Other Than Building
Construction-Contractors; 01
Agricultural Production-Crops; 10
Metal Mining; 12 Coal Mining; 14
Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic
Minerals, Except Fuels; 15 Building
Construction-General Contractors and
Operative Builders; 33 Primary Metal
Industries; 40 Railroad Transportation;
44 Water Transportation; Multiple
Additional Information: SAN No. 3054.
Agency Contact: Jack Arthur,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
(5202G), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8732
RIN: 2050-AD46
3526. AMENDMENTS TO THE
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES LIST UNDER SECTION
302 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING
AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: PL 99-499/SARA title
HI
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will finalize adjustments
to the reportable quantities (RQs) for
approximately 230 chemicals on the
extremely hazardous substance (EHS)
list under section 302 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act. This modification would
make these RQs consistent with the
methodology under section 103 of the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA). EPA is delisting several
EHSs as a result of errors found in
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studies used to place the chemicals on
the EHS list. The original list became
final in the Federal Register on April
22, 1987 (52 FR 13378).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/12/94 59 FR 51816
Final Action 05/00/96
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,
(5101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4043
BIN: 2050-AD50
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Superfund (CERCLA)
Long-Term Actions
3527. REPORTING EXEMPTIONS FOR
FEDERALLY-PERMITTED RELEASES
OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 117; 40 CFR 302;
40 CFR 355
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/19/88 53 FR 27268
Supplemental Notice 07/11/89 54 FR 29306
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jack Arthur
Phone: 703 603-8732
RIN: 2050-AB82
3528. DELETION OF SACCHARIN
FROM THE LIST OF HAZARDOUS
WASTES UNDER RCRA AND THE
LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
UNDER CERCLA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate
existing text in the CFR.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.33(f); 40 CFR
261; 40 CFR 302.4
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Wanda L. Levine
Phone: 202 260-7458
RIN: 2050-AD45
3529. REPORTABLE QUANTITY
ADJUSTMENT FOR RADON-222
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jack Arthur
Phone: 703 603-8732
RIN: 2050-AE20
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Superfund (CERCLA)
Completed Actions
3530. RESPONSE ACTION
CONTRACTOR INDEMNIFICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Completed:
Reason
Withdrawn-The
Agency does not
plan any further
action.
Date
FR Cite
03/14/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Barbara McDonough
Phone: 202 260-6674
RIN: 2050-AE19
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
General
Proposed Rule Stage
3531. FINAL GUIDELINES FOR
CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: Not applicable
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency will use these
guidelines to evaluate suspect
carcinogens in line with the policies
and procedures established in the
statutes administered by the EPA.
These guidelines revise and replace
EPA Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk
Assessment published at 51 FR 33992,
September 24,1986. These guidelines
provide EPA staff and decision-makers
with the directions and perspectives
necessary to develop and use risk
assessments. The guidelines also
provide the general public with basic
information about the Agency's
approaches to risk assessment.
To develop guidelines the Agency must
find a balance between consistency and
innovation. Consistent risk assessments
provide consistent bases to support
regulatory decision-making. On other
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hand, innovation is necessary so the
Agency will base its decisions on
current scientific thinking. In balancing
these and other science policies, the
Agency relies on input from the general
scientific community through
established scientific peer review
processes. The guidelines incorporate
basic principles and science policies
based on evaluation of the currently
available information. The revisions
place increased emphasis on the role
of carcinogenic mechanisms in risk
assessment and clearer explication of
underlying assumptions in risk
assessment.
These Guidelines will have minimal to
no impact on small businesses or state,
local, and tribal governments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/27/86 51 FR 33992
Reproposa! 04/00/96
Implementation Policy 10/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3671.
Agency Contact: William P. Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development,
Risk Assessment Forum (8101),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743
RIN: 2080-AA06
3532. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR
ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: Not applicable
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed Guideline for
Ecological Risk Assessment is intended
to guide Agency evaluations of
ecological risks in line with the policies
and procedures established in the
statutes administered by EPA. These
Guidelines set forth principles and
procedures to guide EPA scientists in
tho conduct of Agency risk assessments
and to inform Agency decision makers
and the public about these procedures.
In particular, the Guidelines expand on
the general ecological risk assessment
process described in the Agency
report'Tramework for Ecological Risk
Assessment," (EPA/630/R-92/001) and
covers a broad range of ecological
concerns. The Guideline stresses the
need for sound initial planning of the
ecological risk assessment as well as
appropriate characterization of the
risks, including identification of the
major assumptions, uncertainties, and
limitations of the assessment.
These guidelines will have minimal to
no impact on small businesses or state,
local and tribal governments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3670.
Agency Contact: William P. Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development,
Risk Assessment Forum (8101),
Wasington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743
RIN: 2080-AA07
3533. GUIDELINES FOR
NEUROTOXICITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not applicable
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed Guidelines
for Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment
(hereafter "Guidelines") are intended to
guide Agency evaluation of suspect
neurotoxicants in line with the policies
and procedures established in the
statutes administered by the EPA.
These Guidelines set forth principles
and procedures to guide EPA scientists
in the conduct of Agency risk
assessments and to inform Agency
decision makers and the public about
these procedures. In particular, the
Guidelines emphasize that risk
assessments will be conducted on a
case-by-case basis, giving full
consideration to all relevant scientific
information. This case-by-case
approach means that Agency experts
study scientific information on each
chemical under review and use the
most scientifically appropriate
interpretation to assess risk. The
Guidelines also stress that this
information will be fully presented in
Agency risk assessment documents, and
that Agency scientists will identify the
strengths and weaknesses of each
assessment by describing uncertainties,
assumptions, and limitations, as well as
the scientific basis and rationale for
each assessment.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3624.
Agency Contact: William P. Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development,
(8101), Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743
RIN: 2080-AA08
3534. COMPREHENSIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT
(CERCLA) COST RECOVERY
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9665 to
9857/CERCLA 115; 33 USC
1321(c)(2)/CERCLA 107
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 308
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish a
new methodology for allocating EPA's
indirect costs to individual Superfund
sites for cost recovery. The proposed
methodology would allocate 100% of
recoverable indirect costs to sites for
potential recovery, compared to the
current methodology which allocates
approximately 33% of indirect costs to
sites.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3765.
Agency Contact: Chad Littleton,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, (2273A), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 603-9068
RIN: 2020-AA25
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3535. RULES OF PRACTICE FOR
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS NOT
GOVERNED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURE ACT
Priority: Other
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; 42
USC 300/SDWA 1423
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 22
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:
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Reproposal
Final Action
Date FR Cite
07/01/91 56 FR 29996
04/00/96
09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3486.
Agency Contact: Robert Kinney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, (2243A), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-3712
RIN: 2020-AA23
3536. INCORPORATION OF CLASS
DEVIATION INTO EPAAR
Priority: Other
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.
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
08/00/96
02/00/97
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
Phone: 202 260-6028
RIN: 2030-AA37
3537. EPA MENTOR-PROTEGE
PROGRAM
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1544; 48 CFR
1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule will
amend EPA's Acquisition Regulation
(EPAAR) to establish a Mentor-Protege
Program. Participating prime
contractors serving as Mentors will
provide technical and managerial
support to Protege small disadvantaged
business subcontractors.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/96
03/00/97
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. 3629.
Agency Contact: Edward Chambers,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3802F, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-6028
RIN: 2030-AA40
3538. • AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION
OF FEDERAL ACQUISITION
STREAMLINING ACT (FASA)
CHANGES TO TRUTH IN
NEGOTIATIONS ACT (TINA)
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: 40 USC 390/EPAAR
205
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1523
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Acquisition
Streamlining Act (FASA), P.L. 103-355,
changed the nature of contract pricing
information that contractors must
submit in their proposals. Specifically,
the term "cost of pricing information"
is being introduced and differentiated
from the current requirements for "cost
or pricing data." This action will , ,.
amend EPA's acquisition rules and
provide guidance for contractors.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
10/00/96
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-
related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no
paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3816.
Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski,
Environmental Protection Agency, • •
Administration and Resource ;
Management, (3802F), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-6482
Fax: 202 260-1203
RIN: 2030-AA47
3539. SOURCE SELECTION
PROCEDURES
Priority: Other
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 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
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Procurement: This is a procurement-
rolated action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no
paperwork hurden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3255.
Agency Contact: Louise Senzel,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, (3802F), Washington, DC
20160
Phono: 202 260-6204
R1N: 2030-AA29
3540. AMENDMENTS TO PART 22
CONSOLIDATED PROCEDURAL
RULES
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC1361; 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)(l); 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 11/00/96
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2662.
Agency Contact: Helene Ambrosino,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, (2201A), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-2626
RIN: 2020-AA13
3541. • GOVERNMENTWIDE
IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL
ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT
(FASA) AND CHANGES TO OMB
SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT
COMMON RULE
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: EO 12549, EO 12689
and FASA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 32
Legal Deadline: None.
Abstract: Periodically OMB amends the
Governmentwide Common Rule for
Suspension and Debarment. All
agencies must issue changes to their
individual codified versions to conform
to those changes. Currently, the
Interagency Suspension and Debarment
Coordinating Committee is considering
changes that will conform to those
made to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) as a result of the
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act
(FASA). In addition, several proposals
to reduce paperwork burden and
improve the rule are being considered.
If OMB approves those
recommendations, a drafting committee
would likely have a proposed rule
ready for publication hi the Federal
Register by early to midsummer 1996.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/96
10/00/96
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. 3817.
Agency Contact: Robert F. Meunier,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, (3901F), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8030
Fax: 202 260-9575
RIN: 2030-AA48
3542. • CONSOLIDATION OF GOOD
LABORATORY PRACTICE
STANDARDS (GLPS) REGULATIONS
CURRENTLY UNDER TSCA AND
FIFRA INTO ONE RULE
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq; 15
USC 2601 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 160; 40 CFR 792
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On November 29,1983, EPA
published Good Laboratory Practice
Standards (GLPS) regulations intended
to help ensure data integrity for studies
required to support marketing and
research permits under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA) and the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA). These rules were
last amended on August 17,1989.
GLPS data integrity measures can be
applied to a wide variety of scientific
studies. Although the TSCA and FIFRA
GLPS contain identical provisions they
were published as separate rules to
account for statutory and program
differences between TSCA and FIFRA,
such as differences in records retention
requirements. EPA believes it will be
able to address the differences between
TSCA and FIFRA, such as differences
in records retention requirements. EPA
believes it will be able to address the
differences of those programs without
duplicating the entire GLP standard in
two places.
This action is intended to consolidate
EPA's GLPS into one rule. Program-
specific requirements will be addressed
in either separate sections of the
consolidated rule, or in separate rules
as is determined appropriate. This
action is not intended to change the
requirements, applicability, or
enforceability of GLPS with respect to
any statute.
EPA has received comments from
stakeholders regarding the
understandability of many aspects of
the GLPS, and over the years has issued
numerous clarifications. EPA believes
that some clarifications, if included
directly in the rule, would make the
rule easier to understand and enhance
compliance. Therefore, EPA intends to
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include such clarifications where
appropriate in this rulemaking. Finally,
in the interest of maintaining
consistency between EPA's and Food
and Drug Administration's regulations,
EPA will determine any modifications
•that have occurred to the FDA GLP rule
and consider incorporation of such
changes into the EPA rule. This action
will serve to reduce the total regulatory
text in the Code of Federal Regulations
hy an estimated ten pages, hy
consolidating 23 pages of text to
approximately 13. In the process it will
provide a generic GLP rule that may
be used by other programs in the
Agency.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/96
02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3807.
Agency Contact: Stephen J. Howie,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, (2225A), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-4146
Fax: 202 564-0028
Email: howie.stephen@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2020-AA26
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
General
Final Rule Stage
3543. FINAL GUIDELINES FOR
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY RISK
ASSESSMENT
Timetable:
Action
Timetable:
Date FR Cite Action
Date FR Cite
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: Not applicable
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed Guidelines
for Reproductive Toxicity Risk
Assessment (hereafter "Guidelines") are
intended to guide Agency evaluation of
suspect reproductive toxicants in line
with the policies and procedures
established in the statutes administered
by the EPA. These Guidelines set forth
principles and procedures to guide EPA
scientists in the conduct of Agency risk
assessments and to inform Agency
decision makers and the public about
these procedures. In particular, the
Guidelines emphasize that risk
assessments will be conducted on a
case-by-case basis, giving full
consideration to all relevant scientific
information. This case-by-case
approach means that Agency experts
study scientific information on each
chemical under review and use the
most scientifically appropriate
interpretation to assess risk. The
Guidelines also stress that this
information will be fully presented in
Agency risk assessment documents, and
that Agency scientists will identify the
strengths and weaknesses of each
assessment by describing uncertainties,
assumptions, and limitations, as well as
the scientific basis and rationale for
each assessment. They incorporate
current scientific thinking and sound
science policies based on evaluation of
the currently available information.
Proposed Guidelines 06/30/88 53 FR 24834
for Females
Proposed Guidelines 06/30/88 53 FR 24850
for Males
Final Guidelines for 04/00/96
Males and Females
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William P. Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development,
Risk Assessment Forum (8101),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743
RIN: 2080-AA05
3544. COMPREHENSIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT
(CERCLA) COST RECOVERY
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605/CERCLA
105; 42 USC 9615/CERCLA 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.
NPRM 08/06/92 57 FR 34742
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2702.
Agency Contact: Lisa Comer,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, (2244), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 603-9068
RIN: 2050-AC98
3545. REVISION TO SUBMISSION OF
INVOICES CLAUSE
Priority: Other
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 10/04/95 60 FR 51964
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
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. 3578.
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Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3802F, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-6482
BIN: 2030-AA35
3546. EPA POLICIES FOR
INFORMATION RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR1552
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 07/11/95 60 FR 35719
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entitles 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
Phone: 202 260-6028
RIN: 2030-AA36
3547. MERGER OF 40 CFR PARTS 15
AND 32 INTO A SINGLE REGULATION
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate
existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq;
33 USC 1251/CWA 303; EO 11738; EO
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 09/11/95 60 FR 47135
Final Action 05/00/96
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
Phone: 202 260-8030
RIN: 2030-AA38
3548. • CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
TO THE EPAAR FROM THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: 40 USC 390
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1523
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Acquisition
Streamlining Act (FASA) requires
changes to administrative procedures
set forth in the Agency's Acquisition
Regulation (EPAAR) in areas such as
contract protest and debarment actions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-
related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no
paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3815.
Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, (3802F), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-6482
Fax: 202 260-1203
RIN: 2030-AA46
3549. AMEND SUBPART H
SUPPLEMENTAL RULES TO ENSURE
40 CFR PART 22 RULE CONFORMS
TO THE NEW FEDERAL FACILITY
COMPLIANCE ACT
Priority: Other
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 03/22/95 60 FR 15208
Final Action 05/00/96
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
Phone: 202 260-9808
RIN: 2020-AA22
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General
Long-Term Actions
3550. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND
CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
Timetable:
Government Levels Affected: Federal Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/23/94 59 FR 60446
Final Action 06/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Donald A. Sadowsky
Phone: 202 260-5469
RIN: 2020-AA21
3551. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
PROCEDURES FOR CLASS II
PENALTIES UNDER CERCLA AND
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 22
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule
Final Action
05/16/89 54 FR 21174
12/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sandra Connors
Phone: 202 564-4200
RIN: 2050-AC39
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
General
Completed Actions
3552. GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS WITH STATE, LOCAL,
AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 31
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 04/19/95 60 FR 19638
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Ellen Haffa
Phone: 202 260-5268
RIN: 2030-AA34
3553. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND
AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS
OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS,
AND OTHER NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 30
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 02/15/96 61 FR 6066
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard Mitchell
Phone: 202 260-6077
RIN: 2030-AA32
3554. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
INFORMATION PROVISIONS AND
CLAUSES
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1535; 48 CFR
1552; 40 CFR 2
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 04/01/96 61 FR 14264
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-
related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no
paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Agency Contact: Louise Senzel
Phone: 202 260-6204
RIN: 2030-AA41
3555. IMPLEMENTATION OF
PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1503
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn
04/22/96
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: Larry Wyborski
Phone: 202 260-6482
RIN: 2030-AA25
[FR Doc. 96-8413 Filed 05-10-96; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-F
•U.S. Government Printing Office: 1996- 715-003/50503
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