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Environmental Protection
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Policy, Planning,
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Reprinted—Federal Register
April 27, 1998
Environmental Protection Agency
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Semiannual Agenda Of
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Ch. I
[FRL-5980-5]
Semiannual Agenda of Regulatory and
Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Semiannual Agenda of
Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) publishes the EPA
Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory
Actions twice each year as part of the
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory
and Deregulatory Actions. We do this to
let the public know about:
• Regulations currently under
development,
• Reviews of existing regulations, and
• Rulemakings completed or terminated
since the last Agenda.
ADDRESSES TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA
MAILING LIST: If you would like to receive
copies of future Agendas, please send a
note with your mailing address to one
of the following:
• By Mail to USEPA/NCEPI at P.O. Box
42419, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242,
• By Fax to (513) 489-8695, or
• By E-mail to
ncepi.mail@epamail.epa.gov.
There is no charge for single copies of
the Agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: We
welcome your comments and
suggestions. If you have general
comments or questions about the
Agenda or EPA's rulemaking process,
please direct them to: Philip Schwartz
(2136), EPA, 401M Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20460; phone (202)
260-5493, fax (202) 260-5478, e-mail
Schwartz.Philip@epamail.epa.gov. If
you have questions or comments about
a particular rule, please communicate
directly with the agency contact listed
for that rule. EPA has created an
internet site for environmental
regulations that we update daily. It is
located at http://wwxv.epa.gov/
epahome/rules.html and is part of EPA's
large internet site which we invite you
to visit at http://www.epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Rulemaking Process
Congress has established a number of
requirements that agencies must meet
when they issue regulations. These
requirements are designed to support
the development of quality regulations
and protect the rights of people affected
by agencies' rules. These requirements
are contained in the Administrative
Procedure Act, the Regulatory
Flexibility Act as amended by the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act, the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act, the Paperwork Reduction
Act, and the National Technology
Transfer and Advancement Act.
Materials on most of these laws are
available on the internet at
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/.
We encourage you to participate in
the rulemaking process to make your
views known and help us develop rules
that:
• Protect human health,
• Preserve and enhance the
environment, and
• Meet environmental goals without
unnecessary burden.
You can do this by commenting on
proposed rules that we publish in the
Federal Register and post on our
internet site. We will consider your
comments and address them before
issuing a final rule. To be most effective,
comments should contain information
and data which support your position,
and you should explain why we should
incorporate your suggestion in the final
rule.
EPA actively encourages public
participation in our rulemaking process.
If you are interested in a particular
rulemaking listed in the Agenda, contact
the individual listed in the Agenda
entry. Areas in which we are initiating
regulatory action are listed in the
Proposed Rules sections of this Agenda.
Areas under consideration for regulatory
action are listed in the Prerule sections.
In addition to rules, we also have
included in this Agenda some of our
more important guidance documents.
While these documents do not have the
force and effect of law because they are
not legally binding on EPA or outside
parties, they will guide our thinking in
major policy areas, and we also invite
you to participate in developing these
documents.
EPA's Regulatory Philosophy and
Priorities
For 3 years, EPA has pursued an
unprecedented agenda for consistently
delivering cleaner, cheaper, smarter
results from environmental and public
health programs. EPA developed this
agenda in response to Vice President
Gore's challenge to all Federal agencies
to reinvent Government so that it works
better and costs less for the American
people. At EPA, it involves streamlining
and innovating within proven programs
and testing more holistic approaches
with the potential to better address
unresolved problems that threaten
public health and the natural
environment. In these ways, EPA is
bringing about progressive
improvements in several key areas,
including:
• Greater Public Access to Information—
Because Americans have a right to
know about environmental risks in
their communities and because an
informed, knowledgeable public can
play a meaningful role in solving
tough problems, EPA is working to
provide information in ways that are
more understandable, accessible, and
timely.
• More Flexibility To Obtain Better
Results—In an effort to obtain better
results, EPA is providing businesses
and communities with more
flexibility in how they fulfill their
public health and environmental
protection responsibilities. By
conditioning this offer on a record of
proven performance and public
accountability, EPA ensures that
strong protection will be maintained
and creates an incentive for facilities
to improve performance.
• Stronger Partnerships—Because many
of today's problems cannot be
addressed through regulatory action
alone, EPA is reaching out to diverse
stakeholders to bring all available
expertise and resources to bear on the
job of protecting public health and the
environment.
• More Compliance Assistance^—While
the Agency's record of enforcing
against environmental law-breakers is
stronger than ever before, EPA is
offering more assistance to help well-,
intentioned communities and
businesses achieve and maintain
compliance with environmental laws.
• Less Paperwork and Red Tape—To
ensure that environmental managers
in the public and private sectors can
focus on the areas of greatest risk,
EPA is simplifying and reducing
paperwork and regulatory
requirements that do not contribute to
public health or environmental
protection.
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EPA also follows each of the
regulatory principles laid out by
President Clinton in "Regulatory
Planning and Review" (Executive Order
12866) including:
• Considering alternatives to direct
regulation;
• Basing regulations on the best
reasonably available scientific,
technical, economic, and other
information on the need for and the
expected consequences of the
intended regulation;
• Consistent with obtaining the
objectives of the law, tailoring
regulations to impose the least burden
on society, including, in particular,
the least burden on small businesses,
communities, and nonprofit
organizations; and
• Writing clear regulations with the goal
of minimizing the potential for
uncertainty and litigation.
How the Agenda Is Organized
We have organized the Agenda:
• First, by the law that would authorize
a particular regulation;
• Second, by the current stage of
development (proposal, final, etc.);
and
• Third, by the section number of the
statute which requires or authorizes
the rule.
The following 13 sections deal with
12 laws that EPA administers and a
thirteenth broader section called
"General" that includes cross-cutting
actions, such as general acquisition
rules and rules authorized by multiple
statutes:
1. General
2. The Clean Air Act (CAA)
3. The Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
4. The Federal Fungicide, Insecticide,
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
5. The Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA)
6. The Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act
(EPCRA)
7. The Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA)
8. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
9. The Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act [Superfund] (CERCLA)
10. The Clean Water Act (CWA)
11. The Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA)
12. The Marine Protection, Research,
and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)
13. The Shore Protection Act (SPA)
In each of these 13 sections there are
up to five headings covering the
following stages of rulemaking:
1. Prerulemakings—Prerulemaking
actions are intended to determine
whether EPA should initiate
rulemaking. Prerulemakings may
-~ include anything that influences or
leads to rulemaking, such as advance
notices of proposed rulemaking
(ANPRMs), significant studies or
analyses of the possible need for
regulatory action, requests for public
comment on the need for regulatory
action, or important preregulatory
policy proposals. We only include
actions in this section if we expect to
make a decision about whether to
develop a rule within the next year.
If we expect that it will take more
than a year to reach this decision, the
action is listed in the "Long-Term"
section described below.
2. Proposed Rules—This section
includes EPA rulemaking actions that
are within a year of proposal
(publication of Notices of Proposed
Rulemakings, NPRMs).
3. Final Rules—This section includes
rules that are within a year of final
promulgation.
4. Long-Term Actions—This section
- includes prerulemakings, proposed,
and final rules with expected
publication dates beyond the next 12
months.
5. Completed Actions—This section
contains actions that have been
promulgated and published in the
Federal Register since the October
1997 Agenda was published. It also
includes actions that we are no longer
considering. If an action appears in
the completed section, it will not
appear in future Agendas unless we
decide to initiate action again, in
which case it will appear as a new
entry.
You should note that the listings do
not include certain specialized
categories of actions (e.g., EPA
approvals of State plans and other
actions that do not apply nationally) or
routine actions (e.g., pesticide
tolerances and minor amendments to
existing rules). There is no legal
significance to the omission of an item
from the Agenda.
Agenda Entries
Agenda entries include the following
types of information, where applicable:
Sequence Number. This indicates where
the entry appears in the Unified Agenda
of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory
Actions.
Title: The notation "Section 610
Review" follows the title if we are
reviewing the rule as part of our
periodic review of existing rules under
section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 610). Titles for new entries
(those that haven't appeared in previous
Agendas) are preceded by a bullet (•).
Priority. Entries are placed into one of
five categories described below. Also, if
we believe that a rule may be "major"
as defined in section 804 of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act (SBREFA) (5 U.S.C. 804;
Pub.L. 104-121) because it is likely to
result in an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more or
meets other criteria specified in this
law, we indicate this under the
"Priority" heading.
Economically Significant: As denned
in Executive Order 12866, a
rulemaking action that will have an
annual effect on the economy of $100
million or more or will adversely
affect in a material way the economy,
a sector of the economy, productivity,
competition, jobs, the environment,
public health or safety, or State, local,
or tribal governments or communities.
Other Significant: A rulemaking that
is not economically significant but is
considered significant by the agency.
This category includes rules that are
an EPA priority and rules that EPA
anticipates will be reviewed by the
Office of Management and Budget
under E.0.12866 because they are
likely to:
• create a serious inconsistency or
otherwise interfere with an action
taken or planned by another agency;
• materially alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user
fees, or loan programs or the rights
or obligations of recipients; or
• raise novel legal or policy issues.
Substantive, Nonsignificant: A
rulemaking that has substantive
impacts but is neither Significant, nor
Routine and Frequent, nor
Informational/Administrative/Other.
Routine and Frequent: A rulemaking
that is a specific case of a multiple
recurring application of a regulatory
program in the Code of Federal
Regulations and that does not alter the
body of the regulation.
Informational/Administrative/Other:
A rulemaking that is primarily
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informational or pertains to agency
matters not central to accomplishing
the agency's regulatory mandate but
that the agency places in the Agenda
to inform the public of the activity.
Legal Authority. The section(s) of the
United States Code (U.S.C.), Public Law
(P.L.), Executive Order (E.O.), or
common name of the law that
authorize(s) the regulatory action.
CFR Citation: The section(s) of the Code
of Federal Regulations that will be
affected by the action.
Legal Deadline: An indication of
whether the rule is subject to a statutory
or judicial deadline, the date of that
deadline, and whether the deadline
pertains to a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, a Final Action, or some
other action.
Abstract: A brief description of the
problem the regulation will address; the
need for a Federal solution; to the extent
available, the alternatives that the
agency is considering to address the
problem; and the potential advantages
and disadvantages of the action.
Timetable: The dates and citations that
documents for this action were
published in the Federal Register and,
•where possible, a projected date for the
next step. Projected publication dates
frequently change during the course of
a rule development. The projections in
the Agenda are our best estimates as of
the date we submit the Agenda for
publication. If a date appears in this
section as 00/00/00, the date of the
action is currently undetermined.
"Undetermined" indicates we are very
uncertain about the date of completion
of the action we will take next. Dates in
2000 or later are printed in the same
form as other dates, using the last two
digits of the year.
Small Entities Affected: Indicates
whether the rule is expected to have at
least minimal effects on any "small
entities" and, if so, whether the small
entities are businesses, governmental
jurisdictions, or organizations. Small
business is generally defined according
to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and elaborated on by
the Small Business Administration.
Generally firms employing fewer than
500 people are considered small
businesses. Small governments are those
jurisdictions with a population of less
than 50,000, and small nonprofit
organizations are those that are not
dominant in their field.
Government Levels Affected: Indicates
whether the rule is expected to affect
levels of government and, if so, whether
the governments are State, local, tribal,
or Federal.
Analyses: The kinds of analyses we do
for each rule varies with the nature and
significance of the rule. Certain laws
require specific types of analyses. For
example, the Regulatory Flexibility Act
requires a special kind of analysis if a
rule is likely to have a significant
impact on a substantial number of small
entities. In this section of the Agenda,
we note if we will be preparing a
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis or a
regulatory impact analysis.
Unfunded Mandates: Section 202 of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
requires an assessment of anticipated
costs and benefits if a rule includes a
mandate that may result in expenditures
of more than $100 million in any 1 year
by State, local, and tribal governments,
in the aggregate, or by the private sector.
If the section 202 threshold is expected
to be exceeded, we note that in this
section.
Reinventing Government: If an action is
part of the President's Reinventing
Government Initiative, we indicate it
here.
Agency Contact: The name, address,
phone number, and e-mail address, if
available, of a person who is
knowledgeable about the regulation.
SAN Number. A code number that EPA
uses to identify and track rulemakings.
BIN Number. A code number that OMB
uses to identify and track rulemakings.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Considerations
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
requires that an agency prepare a
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for any
rule subject to notice and comment
rulemaking requirements, unless the
agency certifies that the rule will not
have a "significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities"
(i.e., small governments, small
businesses, and small nonprofit
organizations). A Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis must identify the extent to
which small entities will be subject to
the rule's requirements, as well as any
significant alternatives to the rule which
accomplish the objectives of applicable
statutes and which minimize any
significant economic impacts on small
entities.
In the Agenda, we have identified
those rules that we believe will, if
promulgated, impose at least minimal
requirements on any small entities by
indicating in the "Small Entities
Affected" section the category of small
entities that may be subject to the rule
requirements. The Agenda also
indicates in the "Analysis" section
whether we expect to prepare a full
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for a
particular rule because current
information indicates that the rule will
likely have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities. (See "Environmental Protection
Agency: Index to Entries That May
Affect Small Entities" at the end of this
document. You should note that EPA's
practice with regard to inclusion in this
index differs from that of most other
executive branch agencies in that we
include rules that have any adverse
impact at all, not simply those with
significant and substantial impacts.) We
invite public comment on our
assessment of those rules which are
likely to warrant a Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis because of the extent of their
potential adverse impact on small
entities.
Section 610 of the RFA requires that
an agency review within 10 years of
promulgation those regulations that
have or will have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities. These reviews are undertaken
to determine whether the rule should
continue unchanged, be amended, or be
withdrawn. Rules subject to section 610
review for 1998 are listed in the
"Premie" sections of this Agenda, and
we designate them by placing "Section
610 Review" after the title of the action.
We may add additional rules subject to
section 610 review in the fall 1998
Agenda. Also, in the fall 1998 Agenda
we will publish the results of previous
section 610 reviews.
Dated: March 13,1998.
Robert Wolcott,
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office
of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation.
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General—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3148 SAN No. 4021 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Educational Programs Receiving Federal Assistance 2020-AA36
3149 SAN No. 4056 Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in Procurement under Assistance
Agreements 2020 M3g
3150 SAN No. 3736 Revision to-40 CFR 35 Subpart A and Promulgation of Performance Partnership (State)"Grant
Regulation 2030-AA55
3151 SAN No. 4128 Revision to 40 CFR Subpart A and Promulgation of Performance Partnership (Tribal) Grant Rule" 2030-AA56
3152 SAN No. 3580 Incorporation of Class Deviation Into EPAAR 2030 AA37
3153 SAN No. 3629 EPA Mentor-Protege Program ".'."Z!!!Z." 203o"AA40
3154 SAN No. 3876 Incrementally Funding Fixed Price Contracts "!!!!"!"!."!!"""H."""" 2030-AA50
3155 SAN No. 3874 Revision of EPA Acquisition Regulations for Quality Systems for Environmental Programs 2030-AA51
3156 SAN No. 3854 Value Engineering 2030-AA49
3157 SAN No. 2662 Amendments to Part 22 Consolidated Procedural Rules !!""!."!"!".""""!"'"!!!" 2020-AA13
3158 SAN No. 3817 Implementation of Changes to 40 CFR Part 32 as a 'Result of the Federal Acquisition Streamlin-
ing Act (FASA) , ^ 2030-AA48
3159 SAN No. 3807 Consolidation of Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLPS) Regulations Currently Under TSCA
and FIFRA Into One Rule 2020-AA26
General—Final Rule Stage
Sequence . Regulation
Number Title Identifier
Number
3160 SAN No. 3671 Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment 2080-AA06
3161 SAN No. 3624 Guidelines for Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment "'".. 2080-AA08
3162 [ SAN No. 3240 Public Information and Confidentiality Regulations »""""!!!"!""""""""!"""!!!!!!""" 2020-AA21
General—Long-Term Actions
Sequence . I Regulation
Number Title Identifier
. ' Number
3163 SAN No. 3933 Environmental Impact Assessment of Nongovernmental Activities in Antarctica 2020-AA34
General—Completed Actions
Sequence Regulation
Number Title Identifier
' Number
3164 SAN No. 4037 Common Rulemaking on Administrative Requirements for Grantees to Reflect Single Audit Act
Amendments 2030-AA54
3165 SAN No. 3670 Proposed Guidelines for Ecological Risk Assessment 2080-AA07
3166 SAN No. 2940 Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits Brought Under Sectioni 304"of trie"cleari Ai'r
Act
3167 SAN No. 3879 Update Procedures for Making Profit/Fee Determinations "I"!""!."!""!!"!"!!".'".""!."""!
3168 SAN No. 3816 EPA's Implementation of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) Changesi to Truthi'irii Neao-
tiations Act (TINA) * 2030-AA47
Clean Air Act (CAA)—Prerule Stage
Sequence Regulation
Number Title Identifier
. Number
3169 SAN No. 3986 Consolidated Emission Reporting Rule 2060-AH25
3170 SAN No. 4078 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from New Marine Diesel Engines at or above 37 Kilowatts "." 2060-AH50
3171 SAN No. 4120 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Development of an HCFC Allowance Distribution System 2060-AH67
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Clean Air Act (CAA)—Prerule Stage (Continued)
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3172
3173
3174
SAN No. 4095 Findings of Significant Contribution and Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions from Eight North-
eastern States For Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport
SAN No. 4082 Wet-formed Fiberglass Mat Production NESHAP '.
SAN No. 4136 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; New Residential Wood Heaters (Section
610 Review)
2060-AH88
2060-AH89
2060-AI05
Clean Air Act (CAA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3175
3176
3177
3178
3179
3180
3181
3182
3183
3184
3185
3186
3187
3188
3189
3190
3191
3192
3193
3194
3195
3196
3197
3198
3199
3200
3201
3202
3203
3204
3205
3206
3207
3208
3209
3210
Title
SAN No. 4038 Federal Implementation Plan for a Fifteen Percent Reduction in Volatile Organic Compounds in
SAN No 3380 NSPS" Synthetic Orqanic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry - Wastewater
CAM Mn *5R4Q MCQWAP- Patrnipiim Rpfinprip<5 - FHO Unite Reformers and Sulfur Plants
SAN No. 3553 Implementation of Ozone and Particulate Matter (PM) National Ambient Air Quality Standards
SAN No. 3569 Federal Implementation Plan To Control Emissions From Two Power Stations Located on Navajo
SAN No. 3637 Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To Control Emissions From Sources Located on the Fort Hall
SAN No. 3744 Amendment to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Monitoring Requirements
fPS-11
SAN No. 3810 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of Petition Criteria and Incorporation of Mon-
SAN No. 3945 Finding of Significant Contribution and Rulemaking for Certain States in the Ozone Transport As-
SAN No. 4046 Revisions to New Source Review (NSR) Regulations to Implement the New National Ambient Air
SAN No. 4045 Rulemaking to Modify the List of Source Categories from which Fugitive Emissions are Consid-
SAN No. 4052 Revisions to the Permits and Sulfur Dioxide Allowance System Regulations under Title IV of the
Clean Air Act
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AH56
2060-AH70
2060-AH28
2060-AH45
2060-AH51
2060-AE20
2060-AE22
2060-AE94
2060-AFOO
2060-AF28
2060-AF29
2060-AF34
2060-AF41
2060-AF42
2060-AF72
2060-AF84
2060-AF85
2060-AG07
2060-AG14
2060-AG22
2060-AG28
2060-AG46
2060-AG48
2060-AG51
2060-AG92
2060-AH05
2060-AH10
2060-AH33
2060-AH34
2060-AH37
2060-AH46
2060-AH53
2060-AH54
2060-AH58
2060-AH59
2060-AH60
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Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3211
3212
3213
3214
3215
3216
3217
3218
3219
3220
3221
3222
3223
3224
3225
3226
3227
3228
3229
3230
3231
3232
3233
3234
3235
3236
3237
3238
3239
3240
3241
3242
3243
3244
3245
3246
3247
3248
3249
3250
3251
3252
SAN No. 4067 Acid Rain Program: Determination on Section 75.7 (EPA Study of Bias Test) and Section 75 8
(Relative Accuracy and Availability Analysis) A
SAN No. 4126 Amendments to the Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations NESHAP '".'.'."".".
SAN No, ,4106 Final Rule to Amend the National Emission Standards for Magnetic Tape Manufactuririq
<1+!n»in • 9
ations
SAN No. 4103 NESHAP: Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Industry (SOCMI) and and Other Processes Subject to the Negotiated Regulation for Equipment
SAN No. 4119 Performance Specification 16 - Specifications and Test Procedures for Predictive Emission Mon-
itoring Systems in Stationary Sources
SAN No. 4096 Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce the Regional Transport of Ozone in the Eastern United
States; Proposed Rules
SAN No. 4003 Technical Change to Dose Methodology for 40 CFR 191, Subpart A ...."."""""""""""""I""!"
SAN No. 4076 Supplemental Rulemaking for Certain States in the Ozone Transport Assessment"Group> Region
for Purposes of Reducing Regional Transport of Ozone
SAN No. 4073 Revisions to the Pollutant Standard Index and Significant Harm Level Programs"for Ozone"arid
Particulate Matter
SAN No. 4070 General Conformity Regulations; Revisions "I"!""""."!!""!!!!!
SAN No. 4127 Alternative Flare Specifications for Hydrogen Fueled Flares "™."!!"!!!"""""!™"
SAN No. 4108 NESHAP: Off-site Waste and Recovery Operations; Final Rule—for Settlement Agreement; and
NESHAP for Off-site Waste and Recovery Operations for Technical Amendments
SAN No. 4130 Proposed Revision of Test Method 1, 2 and 2F for Measuring Volumetric Flow in Stacks
SAN No. 3893 Review of Operating Permits Issued by Indian Tribes ,'....
SAN No. 4077 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration on the Section 610 Nonessentiaf Products
Ban
SAN No. 3951 New Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines at or Below 19 Kilowatts, Minor Amendments to trie Phase I
Emission Standards
SAN No. 4129 Notice of Temporary Stay, Notice of Proposed Compliance Extension; Equivalency Determination
for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Halogenated Solvent
SAN No. 3470 Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR Part 51 \\\\"".".'.'".'.
SAN No. 3105 (Air), SAN No. 2712 (Water), SAN No. 4050 (Water Integrated NESHAP"aricI Effluent''Guidelines-'
Pulp and Paper
SAN No. 3228 NESHAP for the Manufacturing of Amino and Phenolic Resins (Polymers and Resins Group III)
OAK, K,_ oo,« MESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting ........'".
NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing , !""!!!!"!!!!!!"!"!™"."!Z1"""!!"""
NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters .°.!!."!!""!!"""!!!!.'"!™""
NESHAP: Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers Manufacturing ;
NESHAP: Polycarbonates Production
NESHAP: Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) '".".".".
NESHAP: Baker's Yeast Manufacturing Industry """!~!!!""""Z"!""!!!!!!!"Z!.""!Z"!!
Amendments to General Provisions Subpart A and B for 40 CFR 63
Revision of List of Categories of Sources and Schedule for Standards Under Section 112 of the
SAN No. 3340
SAN No. 3078
SAN No. 3079
SAN No. 3467
SAN No. 3378
SAN No. 3465
SAN No. 3377
SAN No. 3550
SAN No. 3551
SAN No. 3791
Clean Air Act
SAN No. 3821
SAN No. 3829
112(1)
NESHAP: Ethylene Processes
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval of State Programs and Delegation of Federal Authorities
SAN No. 3655 NESHAP: Asphalt Roofing and Processing """".""'
SAN No. 3901 Generic MACT for Source Categories (Acrylic Modacrylic Fibers, Polycarbonates Hydrogen Fluo-
ride and Acetal Resins)
SAN No. 3654 NESHAP: Hydrogen Fluoride Production l.""l"l"!....."».".."..".".""!."!"!!!""!!'!!!!!!!!.""!!."!]"!..
SAN No. 2965 NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations; Technical Corrections and Clarifications
CAM M« onno Offset Lithographic Printing National VOC Rule
NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating Amendment !!!!!!!"!™"!!
National Strategy for Urban Area Sources of Toxic Air Emissions !.".'"."™™"
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations !™!!!™.'""™"
SAN No. 3939 NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins and GroupMV Poly-
mers and Resins .___
SAN No. 3479 Amendments to Parts 51, 52, 63, 70 and 71 Regarding the Provisions for"Determining' Potential
To Emit
SAN No. 3908
SAN No. 2841
SAN No. 3959
SAN No. 3973
2060-AH64
2060-AH66
2060-AH71
2060-AH81
2060-AH84
2060-AH87
2060-AH90
2060-AH91
2060-AH92
2060-AH93
2060-AH94
2060-AH96
2060-AH97
2060-AH98
2060-AH99
2060-AI02
2060-AI04
2060-AF01
2060-AD03
2060-AE36
2060-AE46
2060-AE77
2060-AE78
2060-AE97
2060-AF06
2060-AF09
2060-AF26
2060-AF30
2060-AF31
2060-AG42
2060-AG53
2060-AG60
2060-AG66
2060-AG91
2060-AG94
2060-AG95
2060-AHOO
2060-AH08
2060-AH21
2060-AH42
2060-AH47
2060-AI01
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Sequence
Number
3253
3254
3255
3256
3257
3258
3259
3260
3261
Title
SAN No. 3919 Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality: Permit Application Review Procedures for
SAN No 3645 Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from Highway Heavy-Duty Engines and Diesel Engines
SAN No. 3139 Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of Foreign Manufactured Vehicles and Engines; Amend-
SAN No. 3979 Review of Federal Test Procedures for Emissions from Motor Vehicles; Test Procedure Adjust-
SAN No 3560 Refrigerant Recycling Rule Amendment To Include All Refrigerants
SAN No 3673 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone* Reconsideration of Section 608 Sales Restriction
SAN No. 3983 Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners: Standards for Equipment that Recovers and Recy-
cles Refrigerants other than CFC-12 and HFC-134a
SAN No 3640 Supplemental Rule To Require Certain Products Made With HCFCs To Bear Warning Label
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AH01
2060-AF76
2060-AD90
2060-AH38
2060-AD77
2060-AF37
2060-AG20
2060-AH29
2060-AF93
Clean Air Act (CAA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3262
3263
3264
3265
3266
3267
3268
3269
3270
3271
3272
3273
3274
3275
3276
3277
3278
3279
3280
3281
3282
3283
3284
3285
3286
3287
3288
3289
3290
3291
3292
SAN No. 4115 Chromium Electroplating NESHAP Amendment
SAN No. 3898 1998 Revision of Acid Rain Allowance Allocations
SAN No. 2961 Locomotive Emission Standards
SAN No. 3259 New Source Review (NSR) Reform
SAN No. 3573 Acid Rain Program: Deletion of Certain Units
SAN No. 2915 Methods for Measurement of Visible Emissions - Addition of Methods 203A, 203B, and 203C to
Appendix M of Part 51
SAN No. 3643 Sales Volume Limit Provisions for Small-Volume Manufacture Certification for Clean Fuel and
Conventional Vehicle Conversions and Related Provisions
SAN No. 3743 Amendments to Part 60, Part 61, and Part 63 and Addition of Method 14A to Part 60
SAN No. 3750 Regulation Review/Burden Reduction i
SAN No. 3835 Amendment to the User Fees for Radon Proficiency Programs Rule
SAN No. 3873 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Compliance Certification Rulemaking
SAN No. 3900 Addition of Method 207 to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51 - Method for Measuring Isocyanates In
Stationary Source Emissions • <
SAN No. 3868 Federal Operating Permits Program in Indian Country
SAN No. 3911 Tier II (Phase II) Study to Assess Further Reductions in Light-Duty Vehicles (LDV) and Light-Duty
Trucks (LOT) Tailpipe Emission Standards
SAN No. 3912 Emission Regulations for 1978 and Later New Motorcycles— Proposed Changes to the Definition
of Weight Limitations for Motorcycles
SAN No. 3958 Addition of Opacity Method to Appendix M of 40 CFR Part 51 (Method 203)
SAN No. 3982 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Control of Methyl Bromide Emissions Through Use of Tarps ...
SAN No. 3943 Revision of Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of Methyl Acetate
SAN No. 3981 Revisions for Opting Into the Acid Rain Program
SAN No. 3984 Ban the Sale of Halon Blends and the Intentional Release of Halons During Testing and Training
SAN No. 4030 Expanded Engine Family Definitions for Alternative Fueled Vehicles and Engines Meeting Low-
Emission Vehicle (LEV) Exhaust Emission Standards, Fee Exemption, and Related Provisions
SAN No. 4033 Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Program Requirement - On-Board Diagnostic Checks; Amendment
to the Final Rule
SAN No. 4123 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Category: Pulp and Paper
Production; Amendments to the Promulgated Rule
SAN No. 4125 Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment
SAN No. 3168 NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - Amendments to Final Rule
SAN No. 1002. NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Review and Implementation)
SAN No. 3461 NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Industry
SAN No. 3303 NESHAP: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
SAN No. 3345 NESHAP: Steel Pickling, HC1 Process
SAN No. 3304 NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Production
SAN No. 3123 NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing Industry
2060-AH69
2060-AG86
2060-AD33
2060-AE11
2060-AF46
2060-AF83
2060-AF87
2060-AG21
2060-AG30
2060-AG64
2060-AG85
2060-AG88
2060-AG90
2060-AH04
2060-AH06
2060-AH23
2060-AH26
2060-AH27
2060-AH36
2060-AH44
2060-AH52
2060-AH62
2060-AH74
2060-AH95
2060-AIOO
2060-AA61
2060-AE08
2060-AE40
2060-AE41
2060-AE44
2060-AE75
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Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3293 SAN No. 3408 NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production 2060-AE81
3294 SAN No. 3451 NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production 2060-AE83
3295 SAN No. 3450 NESHAP: Pesticide Active Ingredient Production (Production of Agricultural Chemicals) 2060-AE84
3296 SAN No. 3338 NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production 2060-AE86
3297 SAN No. 3469 NESHAP: Manufacture of Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde 2060-AE99
3298 SAN No. 2547 NESHAP: Radon Emissions From Phosphogypsum Stacks 2060-AF04
3299 SAN No. 3836 Technical Amendments to Aerospace NESHAP .'. 2060-AG65
3300 SAN No. 3960 Specific Pollutants: List of Categories Emitting 7 Specified Hazardous Air Pollutants 2060-AH20
3301 SAN No. 2937 Field Citation Program 2020-AA32-
3302 SAN No. 3604 Standards for Reformulated,and Conventional Gasoline, Individual Baseline Fuel Adjustments 2060-AG80
3303 SAN No. 3610 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment and Solicitation for Participation in the Pilot Program 2060-AG79
3304 SAN No. 3281 National VOC Emission Standards for Automobile Refinish Coatings 2060-AE35
3305 SAN No. 3351 VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings 2060-AE55
3306 SAN No. 3658 National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products 2060-AF62
3307 SAN No. 3828 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) 2060-AG59
3308 SAN No. 3660 Open-Market Trading Guidance 2060-AF60
3309 SAN No. 3300 Revised Carbon Monoxide (CO) Standard for Class I and II Nonhandheld New Nonroad Phase I
Small Spark-Ignited Engines 2060-AG81
3310 SAN No. 2665 Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles; Amendments to Regulations 2060-AI03
3311 SAN No. 3843 Revision to the Covered Areas Provision for Reformulated Gasoline 2060-AG77
3312 SAN No. 3842 Applicability of On-Highway Heavy-Duty Certified Engines for Use in Nonroad Heavy-Duty Vehi-
cles and Equipment; Amendment 2060-AG78
3313 SAN No. 3361 Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horsepower) (Phase 2) 2060-AE29
3314 SAN No. 3352 NSPS: Nitrogen Oxide Emissions From Fossil-Fuel Fired Steam Generating Units—Revision 2060-AE56
3315 SAN No. 3556 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Supplemental Rule Regarding a Recycling Standard Under
Section 608 2060-AF36
3316 SAN No. 3525 Update of the Acceptability List Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program .... 2060-AG12
3317 SAN No. 3792 Technical Amendments to Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities and Haz-
ardous Waste Generators: Organic Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers 2060-AG44
Clean Air Act (CAA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3318
3319
3320
3321
3322
3323
3324
3325
3326
3327
3328
3329
3330
3331
3332
3333
3334
3335
3336
3337
3338
3339
SAN No. 4105 Carbon Black Production NESHAP
SAN No. 3229 NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production
SAN No. 3343 NESHAP: Iron Foundries and Steel Foundries
SAN No. 3341 NESHAP: Cyanide Chemical Manufacturing
SAN No. 3346 NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel
SAN No. 3837 NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters
SAN No. 3962 NESHAP: Manufacture of Carbon Black
SAN No. 3412 Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
SAN No. 3741 Service Information Availability
SAN No. 3819 NSPS: Sewage Sludge Incinerators ,
SAN No. 3820 NESHAP: Plywood and Particle Board Manufacturing
SAN No. 3970 NESHAP: Miscellaneous Cellulose Production
SAN No. 3969 NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
SAN No. 3966 Storage Tank Rule Revisions
SAN No. 3917 Transportation Conformity Rule Amendment: Clarification of Trading Provisions
SAN No. 4022 NESHAP: Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, & Battery Stacks
SAN No. 4111 Fumed Silica Production NESHAP
SAN No. 4102 Maximum Achievable Control Technology NESHAP for Taconite Iron Ore Processing
SAN No. 4104 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Hydrochloric Acid Production
SAN No. 4116 NESHAP: Ammonium Sulphate Production (Caprolactam By-Product)
SAN No. 4107 NESHAP: Asphalt / Coal Tar Application on Metal Pipes
SAN No. 4113 NESHAP: Clay Products Manufacturing
2060-AH68
2060-AE34
2060-AE43
2060-AE45
2060-AE48
2060-AG69
2060-AH19
2060-AF70
2060-AG13
2060-AG50
2060-AG52
2060-AH11
2060-AH13
2060-AH15
2060-AH31
2060-AH55
2060-AH72
2060-AH73
2060-AH75
2060-AH77
2060-AH78
2060-AH79
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Sequence
Number
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
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3371
3372
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Title
SAN No 4112 NESHAP' Hydrogen Chloride Production
SAN No 4114 NESHAP' Polyvinyl Chloride Production
SAN No 4098 NESHAP' Uranium Hexafluoride Production
SAN No 3656 NESHAP/NSPS' Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine
SAN No 3657 NESHAP/NSPS' Combustion Turbine
SAN No 3326 NESHAP' Reinforced Plastic Composites Production
SAN No 3452 NESHAP' Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Production and Processes
SAN No 3449 NESHAP' Chlorine Production
SAN No 3746 NESHAP: Paint Stripper Users
SAN No 3747 NESHAP: Boat Manufacturing
SAN No 3749 NESHAP: Tire Manufacturing
SAN No 3754 Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard
SAN No. 3823 Large Appliance (Surface Coating) NESHAP/VOC Reductions
SAN No 3652 NESHAP: Refractories Manufacturing
SAN No 3651 NESHAP' Lime Manufacturing
SAN No 3872 Industrial Combustion Coordinated Rulemaking - ICCR Project
SAN No 3899 NESHAP" Friction Products Manufacturing
SAN No 3902 NESHAP" Semiconductor Production
SAN No 3906 NESHAP" Metal Can (Surface Coating) Industry
SAN No 3905 NESHAP" Metal Coil (Surface Coating) Industry
SAN No 3909 NESHAP: Fabric Printing, Coating and Dyeing
SAN No. 3907 Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manufacturing (Surface Coating) NESHAP/VOC Reductions
SAN No. 3924 NESHAP: Primary Magnesium Refining
SAN No 3968 NESHAP" Site Remediation
SAN No 3967 NESHAP" Spandex Production
SAN No. 3964 NESHAP: Leather Tanning and Finishing Operations
SAN No. 3903 NESHAP: Vegetable Oil Production
SAN No 3972 NESHAP" Rocket Engine Test Firing/Engine Test Facilities
SAN No 3971 NESHAP" Organic Liquid Distribution
SAN No 2939 Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(f) of the Clean Air Act .
SAN No. 3613 NSPS: New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for Industrial and Commer-
cial Waste Incinerators
SAN No. 3751 NSPS: New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for Other Solid Waste In-
SAN No 3824 Metal Furniture (Surface Coatings) NESHAP/VOC Reductions
SAN No 3825 Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products (Surface Coating) NESHAP/VOC Reductions
SAN No 3826 Plastic Parts (Surface Coating) NESHAP/VOC Reductions . .
SAN No 3827 Paper and other Web Coating Reductions NESHAP/VOC Rule
SAN No 3904 Flatwood Paneling (Surface Coating) NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AH80
2060-AH82
2060-AH83
2060-AG63
2060-AG67
2060-AE79
2060-AE82
2060-AE85
2060-AG26
2060-AG27
2060-AG29
2060-AG34
2060-AG54
2060-AG68
2060-AG72
2060-AG84
2060-AG87
2060-AG93
2060-AG96
2060-AG97
2060-AG98
2060-AG99
2060-AH03
2060-AH12
2060-AH14
2060-AH17
2060-AH22
2060-AH35
2060-AH41
2020-AA31
2060-AF91
2060-AG31
2060-AG55
2060-AG56
2060-AG57
2060-AG58
2060-AH02
Clean Air Act (CAA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3377
3378
3379
3380
3381
3382
3383
3384
Title
SAN No. 3914 Transportation Conformity Pilot Approval; Conformity SIP
SAN No 3963 NESHAP' Cellulose Production Categories
SAN No 2942 Compliance Assurance Monitoring Rule (Previously Enhanced Monitoring Rule)
SAN No. 3570 Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Administrative Appeal Regulations Under Title IV of the
SAN No. 3572 Acid Rain Program: Revisions to Applicability, Exemptions, Allocations, and Small Diesel Refiner-
ies
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. 3650. Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recension of NAMS Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Require-
ments for Lead
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AH32
2060-AH18
2060-AD18
2060-AF43
2060-AF45
2060-AF47
2060-AF50
2060-AG23
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Number
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3386
3387
3388
- 3389
3390
3391
3392
3393
3394,
3395
3396
3397
3398
3399
3400
3401
3402
Sequence
Number
3403
Sequence
Number
3404
Title
SAN No. 3845 Transitional Lock-In Procedures for Phase II Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) Program
SAN No. 381 1 Radionuclide Dose Methodology Update ....
SAN No. 3832 Revision of PSI (Part 58 Appendix G)
SAN No. 3838 Revision of Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of 16 Compounds
SAN No. 3944 Revision of Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of Chlorobromomethane
SAN No. 4010 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Proposed Minor Revisions to Selected Recordkeeping
and Enforcement Provisions Under the Regulation of Deposit Control Gasoline Additives ...
SAN No. 4034 Inspection Maintenance Program Requirements; Minor Amendments to the Final Rule
SAN No. 3974 Ambient Air Quality Surveillance: Changes to Accommodate Revised Ozone NAAQS & Imple-
mentation Strategies
SAN No. 3072 NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
SAN No. 3752 NESHAP: Aerosol Can Filling Facilities
SAN No. 3193 NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelter Amendment
SAN No. 3948 Fuels and Fuel Additives; Elimination of Oxygenated Program Reformulated Gasoline Category
from the Reformulated Gasoline Regulations
SAN No. 3646 Voluntary Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles (National 49 State Low-Emission Vehicles Program)
SAN No. 3844 Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline: Modifications ..
SAN No. 3789 Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Delegation Remand
SAN No. 3790 Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Offset Remand
SAN No. 3555 MVAC Rule Amendment to Include All Refrigerants
SAN No. 3087 Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and Management
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)— Proposed Rule Stage
Title
SAN No. 4054 Disposal of Low-Activity Radioactive Wastes
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)— Long-Term Actions
Title
SAN No. 3602 Protective Action Guidance for Drinking Water ........
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AG43
2060-AG49
2060-AG62
2060-AG70
2060-AH39
2060-AH57
2060-AH61
2060-AH30
2060-AE76
2060-AG32
2060-AH07
2060-AH43
2060-AF75
2060-AG76
2060-AG39
2060-AG40
2060-AF35
2060-AF79
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AH63
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AF39
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3405
Title
SAN No. 3321 Federal Radiation Protection Guidance for Exposure of the General Public
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2060-AE61
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3406
3407
3408
3409
3410 .
3411
Title
SAN No. 3890 Tolerances for Pesticide Emergency Exemptions ....
SAN No. 3735 The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide Small-Scale Field Testing
SAN No. 3892 Antimicrobial Pesticide Products; Other Pesticide Regulatory Changes
SAN No. 4026 Exemption of Certain Pesticide Substances from FIFRA Requirements
SAN No. 4027 Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees
SAN No. 2687 Pesticide Registration Data Requirements (Revision) and Antimicrobial Registration Data Require-
ments (Revision)
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2Q70-AD15
2070-AC99
2070-AD14
2070-AD21
2070-AD23
2070-AC12
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Sequence
Number
<*A1!>
Title
SAN No 2659 Pesticide Management and Disposal* Standards for Pesticide Containers and Containment
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AB95
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3413
3414
3415
3416
3417
3418
3419
SAN No 3135
SAN No 3731
SAN No. 4025
FFDCA
SAN No 2684
SAN No 2371
SAN No 3222
SAN No 3432
Title
Pesticide Flammabiiity Labeling Requirements for Total Release Foggers
WPS' Pesticide Worker Protection Standard' Glove Amendment
Exemption of Certain Inert Ingredients from the Definition of Pesticide Chemical Residue under
Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides Under FIFRA and FFDCA
Restricted Use Criteria for Pesticides in Groundwater
Pesticides and Ground Water State Management Plan Regulation
Pesticide Management and Disposal
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC60
2070-AC93
2070-AD20
2070-AC02
2070-AB60
2070-AC46
2020-AA33
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
"M9O
3421
3422
3403
3424
Title
SAN No 2444 Pesticide Tolerances* Portion of Food Commodities To Be Analyzed for Pesticide Residues
SAN No 3636 Pesticide Labeling Claims
SAN No 2725 FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide Production and Distribution (Revision)
SAN No 1640 WPS' Pesticide Worker Protection Standards' Pesticide Hazard Communication
SAN No. 2720 Policy or Procedures for Notification to the Agency of Stored Pesticides With Cancelled or Sus-
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC45
2070-AC85
2020-AA28
2070-AC34
2020-AA29
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3405
3426
3427
3428
3429
3430
3431
SAN No 3113
SAN No 3932
SAN No 3737
SAN No. 3733
SAN No 2639
SAN No 3738
SAN No 3630
Title
Pesticides' Self-Certification
WPS' Pesticide Worker Protection Standard Exceptions Generic
WPS; Pesticides Worker Protection Standards; Scope and Clarification of the Exceptions Process
Child-Resistant Packaging Regulations (Revision)
Facility Identification Initiative
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC42
2070-ADOO
2070-AC95
2070-AC96
2070-AB96
2070-AD02
2070-AD01
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3432
3433
3434
3435
3436
3437
3438
Title
SAN No. 3244 Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Training, Accreditation, and Certification Rule and Model State
SAN No 3882 Test Rule for Certain Metals
SAN No 3148 Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revisions
SAN No 3047 Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule' Amendments
SAN No 2249 Asbestos Worker Protection Rule; Amendments
SAN No 3834 TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Model Reporting Rule Amendments
SAN No. 3881 Fees for Accreditation and Certification of Lead-Based Paint Activities; Procedure for Modification
of Commencement of Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AC64
2070-AD10
2070-AC51
2070-AC62
2070-AC66
2070-AD17
2070-AD1 1
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Sequence
Number
3439
3440
3441
3442
3443
3444
3445
3446
3447
3448
3449
3450
SAN No. 3301
SAN No. 3243
SAN No. 3508
SAN No. 3243
SAN No. 3990
SAN No. 3494
SAN No. 2245
SAN No. 2563
SAN No. 2865
SAN No. 1923
SAN No. 3894
SAN No. 3557
Title
TSCA Inventory Update Rule Amendments
Lead Hazard Standards
Lead; TSCA Requirements for the Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Debris
Lead; Selected Rulemakings for Abating Lead Hazards
OECD SIDS High Production Volume Chemical Screening Test Rule
Proposed Decisions on Test Rules
Negotiated Consent Order and Test Rule Procedures
ATSDR Substances Test Rule
Multichemical Endpoint(s) Test Rule; Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
Follow-Up Rules on Existing Chemicals
TSCA Biotechnology Follow-up Rules
Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and Certification: Renovation and Remodeling
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070- AC61
2070-AC63
2070-AC72
2070-AD06
2070-AD16
2070-AB07
2070-AB30
2070-AB79
2070-AC27
2070-AA58
2070-AD13
2070-AC83
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3451
3452
3453
3454
3455
3456
3457
3458
3459
3460
3461
3462
Title
SAN No. 3493
SAN No. 3487
SAN No. 3021
SAN No. 2878
SAN No. 2779
SAN No. 3242
SAN No. 1976
SAN No. 3495
ders
SAN No. 2178
SAN No. 1139
SAN No. 3118
Final Decisions on Test Rules
Hazardous Air Pollutants Test Rule
PCBs - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Transformer Reclassification Rule
PCB - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments
Use of Acrylamide for Grouting
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements at Renovation of Target Housing
Follow-Up Rules on Non-5(e) New Chemical Substances
Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) To Extend Provisions of Section 5(e) Or-
TSCA Section 8{a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rules
TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules
TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification and Solicitation of Public Comment
SAN No. 3559 Notice of TSCA Section 4 Reimbursement Period and TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification Pe-
riod Sunset Dates for TSCA Section 4 Substances
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AB94
2070-AC76
2070-AC39
2070-AD04
2070-AC17
2070-AC65
2070-AA59
2070-AB27
2070-AB08
2070-AB1 1
2070-AC80
2070-AC84
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3463
3464
3465
3466
3467
3468
Title
SAN No. 2146 Regulatory Investigation of Formaldehyde
SAN No. 2844 Regulatory Investigation of Dioxin in Pulp and Paper Mill Sludge
SAN No. 3528 Significant New Use Rules on National Program Chemicals; Refractory Ceramic Fibers
SAN No. 3480 Development of Guidance as Mandated by Executive Order 12873, Section 503 on Environ-
mentally Preferable Products
SAN No. 2150 PCBs; Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Exemptions From the Prohibitions against Manufacturing, Proc-
essing, and Distribution in commerce
SAN No. 3252 Lead; Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) To Reduce Lead
(Pb) Consumption and Use
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2070-AB14
2070-AC05
2070-AC37
2070-AC78
2Q70-AB20
2070-AC21
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3469
SAN No. 2560 PCBs; Procedures and Criteria for Termination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Per-
mits
2070-AB81
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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)—Prerule Stage
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3470 SAN No. 3880 TRI; Reporting Threshold Amendment; Toxic Chemicals Release Reporting; Community Right-to-
Know 2070-AD09
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)—Proposed Rule Stage
K ™e "dentfffer"
Number Number
3471 SAN No. 3215 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act: Amendments to Sections 302 Through
312 2050-AE17
3472 SAN No. 4029 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air
Act, Section 112(r)(7): Amendment 2050-AE46
3473 SAN No. 3007 TRI; Chemical Expansion; Finalization of Deferred Chemicals 2070-AC47
3474 SAN No. 3877 TRI; Data Expansion Amendments; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-to-
Know 2070-AD08
3475 SAN No. 4023 TRI; Addition of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production to the Toxic Release Inventory 2070-AD19
3476 SAN No. 2425 TRI; Responses to Petitions Received To Add or Delete Chemicals From the Toxic Release In-
ventory 2070-ACOO
3477 SAN No. 2847 TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information Requirements 2070-AC24
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)—Long-Term Actions
~
Number Number
3478 SAN No. 3994 Modification of the Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) List 2050-AE42
3479 SAN No. 3993 Modification of Threshold Planning Quantity for Isophorone Diisocyanate 2050-AE43
3480 SAN No. 4015 TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original TRI List 2070-AD18
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3481
SAN No. 3787 List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release Prevention—Modifications
2050-AE35
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Prerule Stage
Sequence
Number
Title
Regulation
Identifier
Number
3482
3483
3484
3485
3486
3487
SAN No. 4084 RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden Reduction; ANPRM
SAN No. 4093 Reinventing the Land Disposal Restrictions Program
SAN No. 4094 Land Disposal Restrictions; Potential Revisions for Mercury Listed and Characteristic Wastes;
ANPRM
SAN No. 4090 RCRA Appendix VIII Streamlining; ANPRM
SAN No. 4134 Final Rule on Land Disposal Restrictions for First Third Scheduled Wastes (Section 610 Review)
SAN No. 4139 Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of Under-
ground Storage Tanks (Section 610 Review)
2050-AE50
2050-AE53
2050-AE54
2050-AE55
2050-AE56
2050-AE57
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3488
3489
3490
3491
3492
3493
3494
3495
Title
SAN No. 4091 Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated With Solvent-Contaminated Shop Towels and Wipers ....
SAN No. 4092 Glass-to-Glass Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous Waste Regula-
tions
SAN No. 3989 Removal of Requirement to Use SW-846 Methods (Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste:
Physical/Chemical Methods)
SAN No. 4028 Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
SAN No. 2872 Modifications to the Definition of Solid Waste and Regulations of Hazardous Waste Recycling:
General
SAN No. 3147 Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
SAN No. 3545 Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing Recovered
Materials
SAN No. 3856 Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE51
2050-AE52
2050-AE41
2050-AE44
2050-AD18
2050-AE21
2050-AE23
2050-AE34
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3496
3497
3498
3499
3600
3501
3502
3503 ,
3504
3505
3506
3507
3508
3509
Sequence
Number
3510
3511
3512
3513
3514
3515
Title
SAN No. 3888 Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act; Codification of Waste Manage-
ment Provisions
SAN No. 4088 Recycled Used Oil Containing PCBs
SAN No. 3042 Hazardous Waste Management System: Post-Closure Requirements ,
SAN No. 3065 Listing Determination for Hazardous Wastes — Organobromines Chemical Industry
SAN No. 3134 Spent Solvents Listing Determination
SAN No. 3066 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; Land Dis-
posal Restrictions for Newly Identified Wastes; and CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation
SAN No. 3237 Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Mercury-
Containing Lamps .-.
SAN No. 3333 Revised Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities
SAN No. 3366 Land Disposal Restrictions— Phase IV: Paperwork Reduction; Treatment Standards for Wood
Preserving, Mineral Processing and Characteristic Metal Wastes; Related Mineral Processing Issues
SAN No. 2982 Requirements for Management of Hazardous Contaminated Media (Commonly Referred to as
Hazardous Waste Identification Rule for Contaminated Media or HWIR-Media) t
SAN No. 2390 Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous Waste Manage-
ment Facilities
SAN No. 2647 RCRA Subtitle C Financial Test Criteria (Revision)
SAN No. 2751 RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities; State Permit Program— Determination of Adequacy
(State Implementation Rule)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) — Long-Term Actions
Title
SAN No. 4017 Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Regulation Related to Low Level Mixed Waste; Pro-
posed Modifications
SAN No. 4083 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Inorganic Chemical Industry Wastes; and CERCLA
Hazardous Substance Designation and Reportable Quantities
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. 3428 Hazardous Waste Management System: Slag Residues Derived from High Temperature Metals
Recovery (HTMR) Treatment of KO61, KO62 and F0006 Wastes
SAN No. 3668 Hazardous Waste Identification; Recycled Used Oil Management Standards
SAN No. 3805 Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and
Listing of Hazardous Waste
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE39
2050-AE47
2050-AD55
2050-AD79
2050-AD84
2050-AD80
2050-AD88
2050-AD93
2050-AE01
2050-AE05
2050-AE22
2050-AB80
2050-AC71
2050-AD03
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE45
2050-AE49
2050-AD45
2050-AE15
2050-AE28
2050-AE32
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)—Long-Term Actions (Continued)
Sequence
Number
3516
3517
3518
3519
3520
3521
Title
SAN No. 3886 Review of Toxicity Characteristic Level for Silver Under the Resource Conservation Recovery Act
(RCRA)
SAN No. 3151 Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determination
SAN No. 3328 Hazardous Waste Identification Rule (HWIR): Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes
SAN No. 3189 Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic Rule to Underground Storage
Tanks, Contaminated Media and Debris
SAN No 3201 Regulatory Determination on Remaining Wastes From the Combustion of Fossil Fuels
SAN No. 3433 Underground Storage Tanks Containing Hazardous Substances - Financial Responsibility Re-
quirements
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE37
2050-AD85
2050-AE07
2050-AD69
2050-AD91
2050-AC15
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) — Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3522
Title
SAN No. 3179 Financial Assurance Mechanisms for Corporate Owners and Operators of MSWLFs
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AD77
Oil Pollution Act (OPA) — Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3523
Title
SAN No. 2634 Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation: Revisions :
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AC62
Oil Pollution Act (OPA) — Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3524
Title
SAN No. 3425 Facility Response Planning for Delegated Offshore Facilities
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE18
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act— Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3525
3526
3527
3528
Title
SAN No. 3885 Streamlining the Preauthorization Mixed Funding for Application and Implementation of Claims
Against Superfund :..
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. 3806 Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Reform - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE38
2050-AE12
2050-AD75
2050-AE33
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3529
Title
SAN No. 4075 Revocation of Caprolactam's Designation as a
Hazardous Substance under CERCLA
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE48
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act— Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3530
3531
SAN No. 2394
SAN No. 3424
Title
Reporting Exemptions for Federally-Permitted Releases of Hazardous Substances
Reportable Quantity Adjustment for Radon-222
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AB82
2050-AE20
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3532
3533
Title
SAN No. 3884 Revision of the Local Government Reimbursement Regulation
SAN No. 3054 Administrative Reporting Exemptions for Certain Radionuclide Releases
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2050-AE36
2050-AD46
Clean Water Act (CWA)—Prerule Stage
Sequence
Number
3534
3535
Title
SAN No. 4133 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Ore Mining and Dressing Point Source Cat-
egory, Gold Placer Mine Subcategory (Section 610 Review)
SAN No. 3662 Water Quality Standards Regulation— Revision
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AD13
2040-AC56
Clean Water Act (CWA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3536
3537
3538
3539
3540
3541
3542
3543
3544
3545
3546
3547
3548
3549
3550
3551
3552
3553
3554
Title
SAN No. 3804 Streamlining 301 (h) Waiver Renewal Requirements
SAN No. 3925 Uniform National Discharge Standards for Armed Forces Vessels - Phase I
SAN No. 4086 Revisions to Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point
Source Category
SAN No. 4124 1998 Effluent Guidelines Plan
SAN No. 2805 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
SAN No. 3204 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Category
SAN No. 3767 Reformatting of Effluent Guidelines and Standards in 40 CFR Parts 405 through 471
SAN No. 3833 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source Category
SAN No. 4039 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category; Amendment ....
SAN No. 3702 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under the Clean Water
Act .- .
SAN No. 3701 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the Clean Water Act
SAN No. 4048 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mercury Under the Clean Water Act
SAN No. 4049 Test ' Procedures for the Analysis of Co-Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted Polychlorinated
Biphenyls (PCBs) Under the Clean Water Act
SAN No. 3234 Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Application Requirements and Form 2C— Wastewater Dis-
charge Information
SAN No. 3663 Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution
SAN No. 3786 NPDES Streamlining Rule— Round III '.
SAN No. 3999 Revisions to NPDES Requirements for Compliance Reporting and Collection System Discharges
SAN No. 3497 Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase Two
SAN No. 4047 Test Procedures for the Analysis of Cryptosporidium and Giardia Under the Safe Drinking Water
and Clean Water Acts
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC89
2040-AC96
2040-AD14
2040- AD 16
2040-AB78
2040-AB98
2040-AC79
2040-AC90
2040-AD05
on4n.AP7R
2040-AC76
2040-AD07
2040-AD09
2040-ACPB '
2040-AC58
2040-AC84
2040-AD02
204Q-AC53
2040-AD08
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Number
3555
3556
3557
3558
3559
3560
3561
3562
3563
3564
3565
3566
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Clean Water Act (CWA)— Final Rule Stage
Title
SAN No. 3661 Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants; States'
SAN No. 4089 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Metals, Anions, and
Volatile Organtcs Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two
SAN No 1427 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category
SAN No. 3995 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pesticide Chemicals Manufacturing Amendment;
Pretreatment Standards' New and Existing Sources
SAN No 3762 NPDES Streamlining Rule — Round II
SAN No 3504 Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants for the State of California
SAN No. 3617 Guidelines Establishing Oil and Grease Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
SAN No. 3155 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Metals, Anions, and
Volatile Organlcs Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One
SAN No. 2501 NPDES Wastewater Permit Application Forms and Regulatory Revisions for Municipal Discharges
and Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal
SAN No 3785 Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations
SAN No 4051 Establishment of Electronic Reporting for NPDES Permittees
SAN No 3497 Amendments to Round I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal Rule — Phase One
SAN No 3788 Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge Management Regulations
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC55
2040-AD12
2040-AA13
2040-AD01
2040-AC70
2040-AC44
2040-AC63
2040-AC95
2040-AB39
2040-AC82
2040-AD1 1
2040-AC29
2040-AC87
Clean Water Act (CWA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3568
3569
3570
3571
3572
3573
3574
3575
3576
3577
3578
3579
3580
3581
Title
SAN No. 3700 Streamlining Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management Regulations
SAN No. 2804 Clean Water Act Definition of the Waters of the United States— Isolated Waters and Artificial
Wetlands
SAN No 3288 Comparison of Dredged Material to Reference Sediment
SAN No. 3921 Selenium Criterion Maximum Concentration for Water Quality Guidance for the Great Lakes Sys-
SAN No. 2806 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery Category, Phases I and
2
SAN No 3209 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Industrial Laundries Point Source Category
SAN No 3489 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Landfills
SAN No 4041 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Industrial Waste Combustors
SAN No 4050 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Pulp Paper and Paperboard Category Phase II
SAN No. 3618 Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act
SAN No. 3714 Increased Method Flexibility for Test Procedures Approved for Clean Water Act Compliance Mon-
itoring Under 40 CFR Part 136
SAN No. 3713 Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for Approving Test Procedures Under 40 CFR Part 136 ...
SAN No. 3444 Best Technology Available (BTA) for Cooling Water Intake Structures Under Section 316(b) of the
Clean Water Act
SAN No 3488 Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge (Round II)
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC65
2040-AB74
2040-AC14
2040-AC97
2040-AB79
2040-AB97
2040-AC23
2040-AD03
2040-AD10
2040-AC54
2040-AC92
2040-AC93
2040-AC34
2040-AC25
Clean Water Act (CWA)—Completed Actions
Sequence
Number
3582
3583
Title
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
SAN No. 3722 Withdrawal of Amendment to Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Ore Mining and Dressing
Point Source Category New Source Performance Standards
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC61
2040-AC74
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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3584
3585
3586
3587
3588
3589
3590
3591
Title
SAN No. 4040 Revision of Existing Variances and Exemptions Regulation to Comply with Requirements of the
Safe Drinking Water Act
SAN No. 4131 Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Program
SAN No. 4044 National Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations: Analytical Methods for Certain Pes-
ticides and Microbial Contaminants
SAN No. 2281 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon
SAN No. 2340 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Disinfection
SAN No. 4009 Public Water System Public Notification Regulation
SAN No. 2778 Management of Class V Injection Wells Under Part C of the Safe Drinking Water Act
SAN No. 3761 Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring Requirements
Regulation
Identifier
Number
9n9fl-AAT7
2040-AD15
2Q40-AD04
2040-AA94
2040-AA97
2040-AD06
2040-AB83
2040-AC73
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)—Final Rule Stage
Sequence
Number
3592
3593
3594
3595
3596
3597
3598
Title
SAN No. 3726 National Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations: Analytic Methods
ganic and Microbiological Contaminants and Pesticides
for Organic, Inor-
SAN No. 2772 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage I Disinfectant/Disinfection By-Products Rule
SAN No. 3440 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper
SAN No. 3563 Reformatting of Drinking Water Regulations
SAN No. 2304 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule ...
SAN No. 3947 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report Regulations
SAN No. 3936 Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply System Program: Citizen Collection
Complaint Seeking Review of Penalty Order
Action; Notice of
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AC77
2040-AB82
2040-AC27
2040-AC41
2040-AC91
2040-AC99
2020-AA35
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3599
3600
3601
3602
3603
SAN
SAN
SAN
SAN
SAN
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
3996
2807
3176
3238
3992
Title
Revisions to State Primacy Requirements to Implement Federal Drinking Water Regulations
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Standards for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, Beta and Photon Emitters
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-ADOO
2040-AB75
2040-AC07
2040-AC1 3
2040-AC98
Marine Protection Research and Sanctuary Act (MPRSA)—Long-Term Actions
Sequence
Number
3604
Sequence
Number
3605
Title
SAN No. 2737 Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations for Dredged Material
Shore Protection Act (SPA)— Final Rule Stage
Title
SAN No. 2820 Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b) Regulations
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AB62
Regulation
Identifier
Number
2040-AB85
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
General
Proposed Rule Stage
3148. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE
BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Title IX of the
Education Amendments to the Civil
Rights Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The President Plans to
invigorate enforcement of title IX of the
Education Amendments to the 1972
Civil Rights Act in federally assisted
educational programs, and to issue an
Executive Order that will expand
prohibition of discrimination on the
basis of sex, race, color, and national
origin in federally conducted education
programs. This is part of a common
rule being developed by the
Department of Justice.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4021
Agency Contact: Ann Goode,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 1201, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-4581
RIN: 2020-AA36
3149. • UTILIZATION OF SMALL,
MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES IN PROCUREMENT
UNDER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-507; PL 102-
389; PL 101-549 sec 1001; 42 USC
9605(f); PL 100-590; EO 12432; EO
12138; EO 11625
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 33
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulation will codify
revisions to the Agency's program for
the utilization of Small, Minority and
Women's Business Enterprises in
procurements under assistance
agreements (i.e., grants and cooperative
agreements awarded by EPA as well as
grants and cooperative agreements
awarded by other agencies under
interagency agreements with EPA). The
revisions are necessary to ensure
consistency with the Supreme Court's
decision in Adarand Constructors, Inc.
v. Pena, 115 S.Ct. 2097 (1995), and
were identified as part of the
Administration's recent review of
affirmative action programs. They
include: 1) placing greater emphasis on
requiring assistance agreement
recipients to submit documentation
supporting proposed "fair share"
procurement objectives for Minority
Business Enterprises (MBEs) and
Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs)
based on the availability of qualified
MBEs and WBEs in the relevant
geographic market; 2) authorizing or
requiring recipients and their prime
contractors to take reasonable
race/gender-conscious measures (e.g.
bidding credits) in the event that
race/gender-neutral efforts prove
inadequate to meet "fair share"
objectives; and 3) administering
statutory MBE/WBE objectives as a
national goal, allowing smaller or larger
"fair share" objectives for particular
grants or cooperative agreements based
on the availability standard.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98
02/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 15 Building
Construction-General Contractors and
Operative Builders; 70 Hotels, Rooming
Houses, Camps, and Other Lodging
Places; 50 Wholesale Trade-Durable
Goods; 35 Industrial and Commercial
Machinery and Computer Equipment
Additional Information: SAN No. 4056
Agency Contact: Mark Gordon,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 2377, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8886
Fax: 202 260-8393
Rebecca Neer, Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of
Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 1230C, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 305-5023
RIN: 2020-AA39
3150. • REVISION TO 40 CFR 35
SUBPART A AND PROMULGATION OF
PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP
(STATE) GRANT 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: PL 104-134; PL105-65
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: States have had a difficult
time focusing resources on their most
critical environmental priorities
because they cannot co-mingle funds
from the categorical grants used to
implement environmental protection
programs and they must perform
activities (e.g., maintain accounts,
provide varying matching cost shares
for each program) which increase
administrative costs. Due to the
increase in the complexity of
environmental problems and the
decline in resources nationwide, EPA
and States must collaborate to identify
efficient and effective approaches to
managing environmental issues. EPA
established Performance Partnership
Grants (PPGs), which are singular
grants made to a State from grant funds
allocated for more than one existing
categorical grant program. The primary
purpose of PPGs is to provide
flexibility to States to allocate resources
to their top priorities and to achieve
administrative savings.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/98
Interim Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3736
Agency Contact: Scott McMoran,
Environmental Protection Agency,
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Administration and Resource
Management, 3903R, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-5372
RIN: 2030-AA55
3151. • REVISION TO 40 CFR
SUBPART A AND PROMULGATION OF
PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP
(TRIBAL) GRANT 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: PL 104-134; PL105-65
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Tribes have had a difficult
time focusing resources on their most
critical environmental priorities
because they cannot co-mingle funds
from the categorical grants used to
implement environmental protection
programs and they must perform
activities (e.g., maintain accounts,
provide varying matching cost shares
for each program) which increase
administrative costs. Due to the
increase in the complexity of
environmental problems and the
decline in resources nationwide, EPA
and Tribes must collaborate to identify
efficient and effective approaches to
managing environmental issues. EPA
established Performance Partnership
Grants (PPGs), which are singular
grants made to a Tribe from grant funds
allocated for more than one existing
categorical grant program. The primary
purpose of PPGs is to provide
flexibility to Tribes to allocate
resources to their top priorities and to
achieve administrative savings.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Interim Final
08/00/98
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Tribal,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4128
Agency Contact: Scott McMoran,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3903R, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-5372
RIN: 2030-AA56
3152. INCORPORATION OF CLASS
DEVIATION INTO EPAAR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1537; 48 CFR
1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency has approved a
number of class deviations (e.g. changes
to reporting requirements and monthly
progress reports) to the EPAAR since
its promulgation in April 1994. This
proposed rule would incorporate most
of the class deviations to the EPAAR.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
04/00/98
07/00/98
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: Frances Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3802R, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-4368
Fax: 202 565-2475
RIN: 2030-AA37
3153. EPA MENTOR-PROTEGE
PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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.
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
04/00/98
08/00/98
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: Frances Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3802R, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-4368
Fax: 202 565-2475
RIN: 2030-AA40
3154. INCREMENTALLY FUNDING
FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486 (c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1532
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule will add
subpart 1532.7, Contract Funding, to
the Environmental Protection Agency's
Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR). It also
will revise part 1552 of the EPAAR to
include a clause for incrementally
funding fixed price contracts.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
04/00/98
06/00/98
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. 3876
Agency Contact: Frances Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3802R, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 260 564-4368
Fax: 202 565-2475
RIN: 2030-AA50
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3155. REVISION OF EPA ACQUISITION
REGULATIONS FOR QUALITY
SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1546.2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is updating the quality
assurance requirements in its
Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR). The
Agency relies on environmental
measurement data in many of its
activities, including regulatory
development, the application of
regulations (e.g., permitting,
enforcement actions), and research
programs. The Agency must be ensured
that the data are of appropriate type
and quality to support the proposed use
(that data meet the needs for
rulemaking, enforcement action, etc.).
The extramural community has been
using the existing EPAAR QA
requirements since 1984 and recognizes
the need to update these requirements
to reflect the current understanding of
quality systems.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/98
01/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-
related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. The agency has
not yet determined whether there is a
paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3874
Agency Contact: Linda Avellar,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3802R, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-4356
Fax: 202 565-2475
RIN: 2030-AA51
3156. VALUE ENGINEERING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c);
EPAAR sec 205(c), 63 Stat 390 as
amended
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1548; 48 CFR
1552
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will add
coverage in the EPA Acquisition
Regulation on policy for using value
engineering technique in Agency
contracts, as required by the Federal
Acquisition Streamlining Act.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule 07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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. 3854
Agency Contact: Paul Schaffer,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3802R, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-4366
Fax: 202 565-2552
RIN: 2030-AA49
3157. AMENDMENTS TO PART 22
CONSOLIDATED PROCEDURAL
RULES
Priority: Info./Admin./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 1361; 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 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2662
Agency Contact: Helene Ambrosino,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 2201A, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-2626
RIN: 2020-AA13
3158. IMPLEMENTATION OF
CHANGES TO 40 CFR PART 32 AS A
RESULT OF THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION STREAMLINING ACT
(FASA)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689
and FASA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 32
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Periodically OMB amends the
Government-wide Common Rule for
suspension and debarment of
contractors and assistance participants
who threaten the integrity of Federal
programs because of criminal
misconduct or poor performance. All
agencies must issue changes to their
individual codified versions to conform
to the Common Rule. Recently, the
Interagency Suspension and Debarment
Coordinating Committee prepared
recommendations for comprehensive
changes to the Common Rule to
conform to changes made in the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
as a result of the Federal Acquisition
Streamlining Act (FASA). In addition,
several other proposals to improve or
change the rule were recommended by
various agencies. In December, 1996,
OMB declined to implement the
changes at this time due to differences
with some agencies about some changes
unrelated to those occasioned by FASA.
Among other things, FASA replaced the
small purchase threshold ($25,000)
with the simplified acquisition amount
($100,000). That change unintentionally
exposed certain EPA programs to
participation by contractors who may
have been debarred for serious
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misconduct already. OMB has agreed to
permit agencies to amend the coverage
section of their individual agency rules
to reduce or eliminate exposure to
suspended or debarred persons.
EPA intends to issue a notice of
proposed rulemaking to amend 40 CFR
32.110 to reduce EPA exposure to such
consequences.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Final Action 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3817
This is an assistance-related statutory
requirement. There is no paperwork
burden associated with this action.
Agency Contact: Robert Meunier,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Administration and Resource
Management, 3901R, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-5399
Fax: 202 565-2469
RIN: 2030-AA48
3159. CONSOLIDATION OF GOOD
LABORATORY PRACTICE
STANDARDS (GLPS) REGULATIONS
CURRENTLY UNDER TSCA AND
FIFRA INTO ONE RULE
Priority: Info./Admin./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
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
by an estimated ten pages, by •
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
04/00/98
01/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3807
Agency Contact: David Stangel,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 2225A, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-4162
Fax: 202 564-0028
RIN: 2020-AA26
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
General
Final Rule Stage
3160. GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN
RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./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
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 pn-the role
of carcinogenic mechanisms in risk
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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
Reproposed 04/23/96 61 FR 17960
Guidelines
Implementation Policy 06/25/96 61 FR 32799
Final Guidelines 02/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3671
Agency Contact: William Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development,
8103, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743
RIN: 2080-AA06
3161, 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 Guidelines 10/04/96 61 FR 52032
Final Guidelines 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3624
Agency Contact: William Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development,
8103, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6743
RIN: 2080-AA08
3162. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND
CONFIDENTIALITY REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 7 USC 136
et seq; 33 USC 1251 et seq; 42 USC
300f et seq; 42 USC 6901 et seq; 42
USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 9601 et seq;
42 USC 11001 et seq; 15 USC 2601 et
seq; 42 USC 4912; 33 USC 1414; 21
USC 346; 15 USC 2005
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 2; 40 CFR 57;
40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 145;
40 CFR 233; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 270;
40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 281; 40 CFR 350;
40 CFR 403; 40 CFR 85; 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA regulations at 40 CFR
part 2, subpart B, provide procedures
for handling and disclosing information
claimed as CBI. Although these
regulations have succeeded in
protecting business information,
changes in Agency workload, practice,
and statutory authority have
outstripped the ability of these
regulations to cut down on unnecessary
procedures, expedite activities
involving confidential business
information, and simplify the
regulations. In addition, EPA would
consolidate confidentiality provisions
from other parts of 40 CFR.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/23/94 59 FR 60446
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3240
Agency Contact: Donald Sadowsky,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 2379, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-5469
RIN: 2020-AA21
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
General
Long-Term Actions
3163. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT OF
NONGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN
ANTARCTICA
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 8
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 04/30/97 62 FR 25538
Final Rule 10/00/99 .
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joseph Montgomery
Phone: 202 564-7157
Fax: 202 564-0072
Email:
montgomery.joseph@epamail.epa.gov
Katherine Biggs
Phone: 202 564-7144
Fax: 202 564-0072
Email: biggs.katherine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2020-AA34
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Completed Actions
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
General
3164. COMMON RULEMAKING ON
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
FOR GRANTEES TO REFLECT
SINGLE AUDIT ACT AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 30.26; 40 CFR
31.26
Completed:
Phone: 202 260-6743
RIN: 2080-AA07
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action - Interim 08/29/97
Final Rule
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Peggy Anthony
Phone: 202 564-5364
RIN: 2030-AA54
3165. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR
ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: None
Completed:
3166. REGULATIONS GOVERNING
PRIOR NOTICE OF CITIZEN SUITS
BROUGHT UNDER SECTION 304 OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 54
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action - The 02/17/98
Guidelines Were
Published in
February, 1998.
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Wood
Withdrawn 02/17/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rhonda Maddox
Phone: 202 564-7026
Jerry MacLaughlin
Phone: 202 564-6947
RIN: 2020-AA30
3167. UPDATE PROCEDURES FOR
MAKING PROFIT/FEE
DETERMINATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1558
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 11/12/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-
related action for which there is no
. statutory requirement. There is no
paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski
Phone: 202 564-4369
Fax: 202 565-2552
RIN: 2030-AA53
3168. EPA'S IMPLEMENTATION OF
FEDERAL ACQUISITION
STREAMLINING ACT (FASA)
CHANGES TO TRUTH IN
NEGOTIATIONS ACT (TINA)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1523
Completed;
Reason Date FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 02/13/98
Agency plans no
further action
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: Larry Wyborski
Phone: 202 564-4369
Fax: 202 260-1203
RIN: 2030-AA47
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Prerule Stage
3169. CONSOLIDATED EMISSION
REPORTING RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2)
CFR Citation: 12 CFR 120.2(d)(4); 40
CFR 51.321 to 51.323
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Three sections of the Clean
Air Act and its amendments require
State agencies to report emission
estimates to EPA. Some of these
sections contain obsolete wording,
inconsistent instructions, and duplicate
reporting requirements. This rule will
consolidate the requirements into one
area, eliminate obsolete wording,
eliminate duplicate reporting
requirements, and provide options for
collecting and reporting data. There
will be no impact on small businesses.
State agencies will continue to report
the same or reduced amounts of data
to EPA. The rule will provide for
flexibility in collecting and reporting
data. There will be no affect on local
agencies.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
04/00/98
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3986
Agency Contact: Steven Bromberg,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-14, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 514-1000
Fax: 919 541-0684
Email: bromberg.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH25
3170. • CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF
AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MARINE
DIESEL ENGINES AT OR ABOVE 37
KILOWATTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 89
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, November 25, 1998,
Consent Decree.
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Prerule Stage
Final, Judicial, November 26,1999,
Consent Decree.
Abstract: The ANPRM notifies and
invites comments from the public on
EPA's plans to propose stringent
standards for control of emissions of
oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons, and
particulate matter from diesel marine
engines at or above 37 kilowatts. The
ANPRM contains a broad, outline of
EPA's plans for defining a national
emission control program for these
engines, including engine categories to
be covered, emission standard levels
being considered, and potential
compliance programs. Results of a
Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Emission
Study conducted by EPA indicated the
need for regulation of categories or
classes of ne\v nonroad engines and
vehicles that are significant
contributors to ozone or CO in NAAQS
nonattainment areas. Such a finding led
to control of emissions from various
nonroad sources. This action outlines
a strategy to control emissions from one
nonroad source: diesel marine engines.
If the emission control program
discussed in the ANPRM is
implemented, EPA would expect to see
NOx and PM reductions comparable to
their land-based counterparts on a per
engine basis, for marine engines which
are derivatives of land-based engines.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98
11/00/98
11/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 351 Engines and
Turbines; 362 Electrical Industrial
Apparatus
Additional Information: SAN No. 4078
Agency Contact: Alan Stout,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7805
Fax: 313 741-7816
Paul Machiele, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4264
RIN: 2060-AH50
3171. • PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
DEVELOPMENT OF AN HCFC
ALLOWANCE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.8
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will begin with
development of an ANPRM which will
outline a variety of options under
which the Stratospheric Protection
Division could develop and implement
an allowance distribution system for
HCFCs, and request comment on which
options would be most appropriate.
SPD currently oversees an allowance
allocation system for the class I ozone-
depleting substances. A class II
allowance distribution system had not
been required, because of the early
estimates that the U.S. would not reach
its HCFC production and consumption
cap imposed by the Montreal Protocol
in the near future. As people phase out
of class I substances, the demand for
HCFCs has increased, as has the
production and importation to meet
that demand. As a consequence, EPA
is exploring potential options for an
allowance distribution system that
would ensure that the U.S. does not
violate its HCFC cap under the
Montreal Protocol.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
ANPRM 04/00/98
NPRM 01/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4120
Additional Deadline: Montreal Protocol.
The Protocol requires compliance with
a formulary cap of all Parties'
consumption of HCFCs.
Agency Contact: Sue Stendebach,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9117
Fax: 202 565-2095
Email: stendebach.sue@epamail.epa.gov
Tom Land, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 564-9185
Fax: 202 565-2096
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH67
3172. • FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANT
CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING
ON SECTION 126 PETITIONS FROM
EIGHT NORTHEASTERN STATES FOR
PURPOSES OF REDUCING
INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline:
Other, Statutory, April 30, 1998, See
additional information.
Abstract: In August 1997, eight
northeastern States (Connecticut,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,
and Vermont) submitted individual
petitions to EPA under section 126 of
the Clean Air Act. Each petition
requests that EPA make a finding that
certain major stationary sources in
upwind States contribute significantly
to ozone nonattainment problems in the
petitioning State. The petitions target
sources in the eastern half of the
United States. If EPA grants the
requested findings, EPA must establish
Federal emission control requirements
for the affected sources. Sources would
have to comply with the emissions
limits within three years from the
finding. These sources may also
subjected to State-adopted emission
limitations and control schedules in
response to a separate EPA rulemaking
action on regional ozone transport that
EPA proposed in October 1997. In this
related action, EPA made a proposed
finding that emissions from 22 eastern
States and the District of Columbia
significantly contribute to
nonattainment problems in downwind
States. EPA proposed that these States
and DC must revise their State
implementation plans to include
provisions that will reduce State-wide
nitrogen oxide emissions (an ozone
precursor) to a specified level. Because
this ozone transport rulemaking
overlaps considerably with the section
126 petition process, EPA believes it
is important to coordinate the two
actions as much as possible. On
December 17, 1997, EPA signed a
memorandum of agreement with the
eight petitioning States concerning the
schedule for EPA action on the
petitions. The agreement provides EPA
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with additional time beyond the
statutory deadline for analyzing the
technical merits of the petitions and
carrying out the rulemaking process.
The agreement is designed to ensure
that EPA will take timely action on the
petitions while recognizing that EPA is
simultaneously examining ozone
transport through a State-based process.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 04/00/98
NPRM 09/00/98
Final Action 04/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Local,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 4095
Legal Deadline continued:
Memorandum of Agreement: The
section 126 petitions request EPA to
establish emission limitations and
compliance schedules for groups of
stationary sources that may also be
subject to emissions limitations in State
implementation plans submitted in
response to an ozone transport
rulemaking that EPA proposed in
October 1997. The Clean Air Act
establishes deadlines for taking final
action on section 126 petitions.
However EPA has negotiated and
signed a memorandum of agreement
with the petitioning States on a
schedule for taking action on the
petitions which goes beyond the
statutory timeframe. The memorandum
of agreement is designed to ensure that
EPA will take timely action on the
petitions while recognizing that EPA is
simultaneously examining regional
ozone transport in a separate
rulemaking. The memorandum of
agreement requires EPA to meet the
following schedule:
ANPRM: publish in Federal Register by
April 30, 1998.
NPRM: publish in Federal Register by
September 30, 1998.
Final action by April 30, 1999.
The petitioning States have sued EPA
for missing the statutory deadline for
action and they intend to submit to the
court a consent decree that incorporates
the terms of the memorandum of
agreement.
Agency Contact: Carla Oldham,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3347
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: oldham.carla@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH88
3173. • WET-FORMED FIBERGLASS
MAT PRODUCTION NESHAP
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:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The CAA required the 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
emission standards for each of the
listed categories of HAP emissions
sources. The wet-formed fiberglass mat
production industry is not included in .
the initial list of categories for
standards development but information
available to the Administrator suggests
that the industry is a major source of
HAP emissions and, as such, emission
standards shall be developed for this
industry. 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 wet-formed
fiberglass mat production industry may
be reasonably expected to emit one of
the pollutants listed in section 112(b)
of the CAA. The purpose of this action
is to include the industry in the source
category list and to pursue a regulatory
development program such that
emission standards may be proposed
and promulgated for this industry.
Timetable:
Action
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Rule
Date
06/00/98
07/00/98
07/00/99
FR Cite
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4082
Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1084
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: santiago.juan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH89
3174. • STANDARDS OF
PERFORMANCE FOR NEW
STATIONARY SOURCES; NEW
RESIDENTIAL WOOD HEATERS
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 610; Clean Air
Act sec 112
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On February 26, 1988, EPA
promulgated standards of performance
limiting emissions of particulate matter
(PM) from new residential wood
heaters. Wood heaters were determined
to cause, or contribute significantly to,
air pollution which may reasonably be
anticipated to endanger public health
or welfare. EPA performed a Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis for this rule and
determined that it would have a
significant impact on a substantial
number of small entities.
EPA is initiating a review of this rule
under section 610 of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act to determine if the rule
should be continued without change, or
should be amended or rescinded, to
minimize adverse economic impacts on
small entities. EPA will consider, and
solicits comment on, the following
factors: (1) the continued need for the
rule; (2) the nature of complaints or
comments received concerning the rule;
(3) the complexity of the rule; (4) the
extent to which the rule overlaps,
duplicates, or conflicts with other
Federal, State, or local government
rules; and (5) the degree to which
technology, economic conditions, or
other factors have changed in the area
affected by the rule.
This rule is also being separately
reviewed as part of a process to reduce
unnecessary recordkeeping and
reporting requirements. (See RIN 2060-
AG30)
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Complete Review 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4136
Agency Contact: Richard Colyer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-5262
BIN: 2060-AI05
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3175. CLEAN FUEL FLEET PROGRAM;
RULE AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC
7586
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 88
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act
Amendments (CAAA) of 1990
mandated the implementation of a fuel-
neutral Clean Fuel Fleet Program
(CFFP) beginning in Model Year 98
(MY98) for those nonattainment areas
designated as serious, severe, or
extreme or with a design value above
16.0 ppm for carbon monoxide. The
Act, however, specifically prohibits the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
from requiring vehicle manufacturers to
produce clean fuel fleet vehicles (CFV).
We believe that Congress' governing
vision in establishing the CFF
provisions was to encourage the
alternative fuel market and provide
States an incentive to promote the use
of CFV's in centrally-fueled fleets.
While EPA believes these congressional
goals are both worthwhile and
attainable, we realize that there may be
a shortage of CFV's to meet the current
needs of some fleets in the covered
areas and that MY98 may not be an
achievable start date for all areas. This
action will extend the program
implementation deadline from the
current MY98 until MY99.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Direct Final
04/00/98
04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 351 Engines and
Turbines
Additional Information: SAN No. 4042
Agency Contact: Sally Newstead,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4474
Fax: 313 668-4497
Email: newstead.sally@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH56
3176. • ALUMINA PROCESSING
NESHAP
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:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The CAA required the 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 alumina processing
industry may be reasonably expected 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 10 years
of enactment of the CAA Amendments
of 1990. The purpose of this action is
to pursue a regulatory development
program such that emissions standards
may be proposed and promulgated
according to the mandated schedule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 281 Industrial
Inorganic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 4110
Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1084
Fax: 919 541-5600
RIN: 2060-AH70
3177. REVISIONS TO SERVICE
INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Since publication of the final
rule for service information availability
in August of 1995, the Agency has
gained experience and information that
make it necessary to revise some of the
requirements set forth by this
regulation. This action will mainly
impact automobile manufacturers and
the automotive aftermarket industry,
with minimal impact on small entities.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 551 Motor Vehicle
Dealers (New and Used); 753
Automotive Repair Shops
Additional Information: SAN No. 3978
Agency Contact: Cheryl Adelman,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, VPCD/VRAG, Ann
Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4434
Fax: 313 741-7869
RIN: 2060-AH28
3178. URBAN BUS
RETROFIT/REBUILD PROGRAM
REGULATIONS AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521; 42 USC
7522; 42 USC 7524; 42 USC 7525; 42
USC 7541; 42 USC 7542; 42 USC 7546;
42 USC 7554; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85 (O)
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Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action addresses a
shortcoming in one of the two
compliance options of the urban bus
retrofit/rebuild program. The action
provides assurance that the two options
remain equivalent in terms of
particulate matter reduction and cost as
intended by the original regulation.
Also, it will assure that affected urban
buses utilize the "best retrofit
technology...reasonably achievable" as
Congress required in the Clean Air Act.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3916
Agency Contact: Tom Strieker,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6403J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9322
Fax: 202 233-9596
RIN: 2060-AH45
3179. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN FOR A FIFTEEN PERCENT
REDUCTION IN VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS IN THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, January 18, 1996, See
Additional Information.
Other, Statutory, May 31, 1998, Consent
decree requires signature of NPRM by
5/31/98.
Other, Judicial, December 31, 1998,
Consent decree requires signature of
final by 12/31/98.
Abstract: EPA will propose Federal
rulemaking for sources within the
District of Columbia to correct any
shortfall in volatile organic compound
(VOC) control measures needed to
achieve a 15 percent reduction in VOC
emissions. Title I of the Clean Air Act
(CAA) requires moderate and worse
ozone nonattainment areas to have an
implementation plan to achieve a, 15
percent reduction in VOC emissions.
Clean Air Act specifies that Federal
implementation plans are to be
promulgated 2 years after EPA makes
a finding that a State failed to submit
a required element. On January 18,
1994, EPA made a finding that the
District of Columbia failed to submit
the required plan to achieve a 15
percent reduction of volatile organic
compounds. VOC reduction measures
may affect mobile sources, stationary
sources, and area sources within the
District of Columbia.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
06/00/98
01/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 4038
EPA did not promulgate the required
Federal implementation plan by the
statutory deadline. On June 18, 1996,
suit was filed to require EPA to
promulgate the required Federal
implementation plan. A consent decree
was entered with the Court on
December 21, 1996, that requires
signature of the NPRM by May 30,
1998, and signature of the final
rulemaking by December 31, 1998.
Agency Contact: Sally Brooks,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 3ATOO, Philadelphia
PA 19107
Phone: 215 566-2056
RIN: 2060-AH51
3180. 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
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 05/00/98
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3263
Agency Contact: Eugene Tierney,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 741-7820
RIN: 2060-AE20
3181. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
RECALL REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7511(A)(2)(b);
42 USC 7511(A)(2)(b)(2)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action specifies
requirements for enhanced I/M
programs to establish a program to
ensure compliance with recall notices.
This is pursuant to the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3262
Agency Contact: Eugene Tierney,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 741-7820
RIN: 2060-AE22
3182. NSPS: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC
CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRY - WASTEWATER
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, August 31, 1994,
Abstract: This rule will develop a new
source performance standard to control
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air emissions of volatile organic
compounds from wastewater treatment
operations at the synthetic chemical
manufacturing industry.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/12/94 59 FR 46780
Supplemental NPRM 10/11/95 60 FR 52889
(first)
Supplemental NPRM 04/00/98
(second)
Final Action 04/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 28 Chemicals and
Allied Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3380
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4516
RINs 2060-AE94
3183. METHOD 301: FIELD
VALIDATION OF POLLUTION
MEASUREMENT METHODS FOR
VARIOUS MEDIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
as amended by 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 12/00/98
Final Rule 01/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3407
Agency Contact: Gary McAlister,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-19, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1062
RIN: 2060-AFOO
3184. NESHAP: PETROLEUM
REFINERIES - FCC UNITS,
REFORMERS AND SULFUR PLANTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
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 national emission standards for
hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPs).
EPA promulgated NESHAP rules for
petroleum refineries on August 18,
1995 (RIN 2060-AD94). 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:
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 two
plants in the ferroalloy production
industry are major sources for one or
more hazardous air pollutants. As a
consequence, production facilities are
among the HAP-emitting source
categories selected for regulation.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Final Action 05/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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
3185. NESHAP: FERROALLOY
PRODUCTION
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
NPRM
Final Action
04/00/98
09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3082
Agency Contact: Conrad Chin,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1512
RIN: 2060-AF29
3186. IMPLEMENTATION OF OZONE
AND PARTICULATE MATTER (PM)
NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
STANDARDS (NAAQS) AND
REGIONAL HAZE REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 95-95; PL 101-549
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA recently issued new,
updated air quality standards for ozone
(62 FR 38856) and particulate matter
(PM) (62 FR 38652). Pursuant to
President Clinton's implementation
strategy as outlined in a memorandum
to EPA Administrator Carol Browner,
EPA is developing guidance and rules
for sensibly and cost-effectively
meeting the new standards. To help
develop the guidance and rules, EPA,
between September 1995 and December
1997, sought significant stakeholder
involvement through a committee
established under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act. Consistent with the
schedule outlined in a memorandum
from President Clinton dated July 16,,
1997, EPA will publish guidance and
rules by the end of 1998 designed to
give States, local governments, and
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business the flexibility they'll need to
meet protective public health standards
in a reasonable, cost-effective manner.
For ozone, the implementation .plan
will emphasize a regional, State-
sponsored approach that addresses the
long-distance transport of ozone. On
October 10, 1997, EPA issued a
proposal (sometimes referred to as the
"OTAG SIP Call") to require broad
regional emissions reductions of
nitrogen oxides (NOx) gases which
contribute to the formation of ozone (62
FR 60318, November 7, 1997). EPA will
work with the affected States to
develop a regional NOx emissions cap-
and-trade program modeled after the
program used to achieve sulfur dioxide
reductions in the acid rain program.
In order to help areas covered by EPA's
regional plan avoid burdensome
measures associated with non-
compliance, EPA will create a new
"transitional" classification. Areas that
attain the 1-hour standard but not the
new 8-hour standard as of the time EPA
promulgates designations for the 8-hour
standard could obtain this new
classification if they participate in a
regional strategy and/or opt to submit
early plans addressing the new 8-hour
standard. Because many areas will need
little or no additional new local
emission reductions to reach
attainment, beyond the reductions that
will be achieved through the regional
control strategy, and will come into
attainment earlier than otherwise
required, EPA will exercise its
discretion under the law to eliminate
unnecessary local planning
requirements for such areas. EPA will
revise its rules for new source review
(NSR) and conformity so that States
will be able to comply with only minor
revisions to their existing programs in
areas classified as transitional.
In a notice published on January 16,
1998, EPA identified areas that have air
quality meeting the 1-hour air ozone
standard and revoked that standard for
those areas (63 FR 2726, January 16,
1998).
For PM10, EPA revised the set of
standards that had existed since 1987.
Given that health effects from coarse
particles are still of concern, the overall
goal during this transition period is to
ensure that PM10 control measures
remain in place to maintain the
progress that has been achieved toward
attainment of the PM10 NAAQS
(progress which also provides benefits
for PM2.5) and protection of public
health. To ensure that this goal is met,
the pre-existing PM10 NAAQS will
continue to apply until certain critical
actions by EPA and by States and local
agencies have been taken to sustain the
progress already made. For areas not
attaining the existing PM10 NAAQS
when the revised standards go into
effect, those existing standards remain
in effect until EPA has completed a
section 172(e) rulemaking to prevent
backsliding. EPA will propose this
rulemaking in the spring of 1998. For
areas attaining the pre-existing PM10
NAAQS, EPA will retain that standard
until the State submits and EPA
approves the section 110 SIP which
States are required to submit within 3
years of a NAAQS revision. Once those
areas have an approved SIP, EPA will
take action so that the pre-existing
PM10 standard no longer applies. In
addition, EPA will take action within
3 years to designate areas for the
revised PM10 standards.
EPA's approach to addressing regional
haze was proposed concurrently with
the promulgation of the final ozone and
PM NAAQS. The public comment
period on this proposal closed on
December 5, 1997. EPA plans to
promulgate the regional haze
rulemaking in the spring of 1998.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Action Date
ANPRM 12/13/96
Notice Proposed 1 2/1 3/96
Policy
NPRM Regional Haze 07/31/97
Notice Review 10/23/97
Schedule for PM2.5
Standard
NPRM NOx Regional 1 1/07/97
Strategy SIP Gail
Notice Areas meeting 01/1 6/98
1-hour ozone
standard
NPRM Conformity for 04/00/98
Transitional Areas
NPRM NSR for 04/00/98
Transitional Areas
NPRM 172e 04/00/98
Antibacksliding for
PM10
Final Rule Regional 04/00/98
Haze
Initial Guidance 06/00/98
Implementation
Planning
Final Rule NOx 09/00/98
Regional Strategy
SIP Call
FR Cite
61 FR 65764
61 FR 65752
62 FR 41 138
62 FR 55201
62 FR 6031 8
63 FR 2726
Final Rule 172e 09/00/98
Antibacksliding for
PM10
Final Guidance 12/00/98
Implementation
Planning
Final Rule Conformity 12/00/98
for Transitional
Areas
Final Rule NSR for 12/00/98
Transitional Areas
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3553
SAN No. 3552 for Regional Haze
Agency Contact: Denise Gerth,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD.-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5550
RIN: 2060-AF34
3187. RADIATION WASTE
MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 to 2296;
5 USC app 1; 15 USC 2601 to 2671
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proper management (i.e.,
storage, treatment and disposal) of
radioactive wastes depends on a
number of factors. These include the
type and quantity of waste, the
availability of storage, treatment and
disposal facilities, and the cost of
management of these wastes. Another -
rulemaking, EPA's radiation site
cleanup rule, will be concerned with
the cleanup standards for sites
contaminated with radioactivity. As
contaminated sites are cleaned up, a
tremendous quantity of radiation
contaminated waste, including mixed
waste, will be generated. The Agency
intends that the comprehensive
radiation waste management rule will
promote consistent, protective, and
cost-effective management of such
wastes at Federal facilities.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/98
Final Action 10/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3516
Agency Contact: Albert Colli,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9300
RIN: 2060-AF41
3188. 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) applicable to the Navajo
generating station and the Four Comers
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:
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The determination of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) content of
a surface coating by reference Method
24 involves determination of its water
content and calculation of its VOC
content as the difference of the two
measurements (volatile content minus
water content). Method 24 is inherently
less precise for water-based coatings
than it is for solvent-based coatings and
the imprecision increases as water
content increases. This action will
amend Method 24 by adding a direct
measurement procedure for measuring
VOC content of water-based coatings.
This amendment will improve the
precision of Method 24 for water-based
coatings.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3569
Agency Contact: Kenneth Bigos,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Region IX, San
Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415 744-1240
RIN: 2060-AF42
3189. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24
(WATER-BASED COATINGS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/98
Final Rule 10/00/99
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
3190. 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: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will propose Federal
rulemaking for sources located on the
Reservation to implement the intent of
the Clean Air Act (CAA) title I program
to bring about attainment of the PM-
10 NAAQS both on and off the Fort
Hall Indian Reservation.
Timetable:
Agency Contact: Steve Body,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Region 10, Seattle, WA
98101
Phone: 206 553-0782
RIN: 2060-AF84
3191. REVISION OF EPA'S
RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY
RESPONSE PLAN
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 96-295 sec 304; EO
12777
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
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
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
NPRM 04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Tribal,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3637
Action
Date
FR Cite
Revise Radiological 04/00/98
Emergency
Response Plan
Notice of Availability 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3638
Agency Contact: Craig Conklin,
Environmental Protection Agency, Ait
and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC
20460
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Phone: 202 564-9222
RIN: 2060-AF85
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
3192. AMENDMENT OF ENHANCED
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 5l(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
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3598
Agency Contact: Eugene Tierney,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4456
RIN: 2060-AG07
3193. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION
PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR
YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Energy Policy Act sec
801
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 197
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, August 1, 1996.
Abstract: This rulemaking is in
response to section 801 of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992 which directs the
Administrator to promulgate, public
health and safety standards for
protection of the public from releases
from radioactive materials stored or
disposed of in the repository at the
Yucca Mountain site. The only
regulated entity is the U.S. Department
of Energy.
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98
09/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3568
Agency Contact: Ray Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9198
Fax: 202 565-9500
Email: clark.ray@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG14
3194. AMENDMENT TO STANDARDS
OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW
STATIONARY SOURCES;
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (PS-1)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 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 (COM3)
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
COM3 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
COM3, relocating a COM3, replacing a
COMS, recertifying a COM3 that has
undergone substantial refurbishing, or
has been specifically required to
recertify the COMS with these
revisions.
NPRM 11/24/94 59 FR 60585
NPRM Supplemental 05/00/98
NPRM
Final Action - 03/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3744
Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-19, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039
RIN: 2060-AG22
3195. 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: Over the past 25 years, EPA
has issued a series of national air
regulations, many of which affect the
same facility. Some facilities are now
subject to five or six national rules,
sometimes affecting the same emission
points. Each rule has emission control
requirements as well as monitoring,
recordkeeping, and reporting
requirements.
These requirements may be duplicative,
overlapping, difficult to understand, or
inconsistent. It is often difficult for
plant managers to determine
compliance strategies to satisfy all
requirements and for State and local
permitting agencies to determine the
applicability of different requirements
for permitting purposes. Resources are
often wasted by both industry and
States and localities in sorting out and
complying with the panoply of
multiple requirements.
All existing Federal air rules applicable
to an industry sector will be reviewed
to determine whether their provisions
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can be consolidated into a single new
rule. Affected industries, State agencies,
and other stakeholders will be
consulted to identify duplicative and
conflicting provisions and to provide
assistance in drafting the single rule.
The chemical industry and State
representatives have agreed to work on
a pilot project with EPA's air programs
to explore this approach. If the
approach is successful with the
cfiemical industry, it may be expanded
to air rules for other industry sectors.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
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, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-3470
BIN: 2060-AG28
3196. ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
CONTINUOUS EMISSION
MONITORING (GEM) RULE 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: 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 II utility units have already
begun to comply with this regulation
by installing and completing
certification testing by the January 1,
1995, statutory deadline.
As a result of on-going internal and
external assessment of the Acid Rain
Program monitoring and reporting
requirements, EPA, State environmental
agencies, and affected utilities have
identified areas of the part 75 CEM
regulations which would benefit from
revision or clarification. Many of the
suggested revisions will add increased
flexibility to the utility industry in
implementing and complying with the
requirements of part 75. Other revisions
will clarify existing provisions in an
effort to make the regulation more
understandable. Still other revisions
will provide increased quality
assurance of the Acid Rain Program
CEM data. These issues include
allowing reduced monitoring and
reporting requirements for low emitting
units, more effective and economical
quality assurance requirements, greater
flexibility for fuel sampling and fuel
flowmeter testing procedures under
appendix D, clarification of span/range
equipment specifications, greater
flexibility for monitoring controlled
emissions, and greater flexibility for
using backup monitors during
malfunction of the primary monitor.
This action is necessary because of the
experience and additional information
both EPA and industry have gained
from 1993 to the present. Industry
views this action as positive because
it provides industry with more
implementation flexibility.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule 01/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3808
Agency Contact: Jennifer Macedonia,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9123
Fax: 202 565-2141
Email:
macedonia.jennifer@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG46
3197. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
RECONSIDERATION OF PETITION
CRITERIA AND INCORPORATION OF
MONTREAL PROTOCOL DECISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action reconsiders 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, in San Jose, Costa Rica
in 1996 and in Montreal, Canada in
1997.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice of Stay 01/31/96 61 FR 3316
Proposed Extension 01/31/96 61 FR 3361
NPRM 04/00/98
Direct Final 10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3810
Agency Contact: Tom Land,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9185
Fax: 202 233-9577
Email: land.tom@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG48
3198. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION
PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR
SCRAP METAL FROM NUCLEAR
FACILITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011 et seq
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering
developing standards that apply to the
recycling of scrap metal that is salvaged
from nuclear facilities which use
radioactive materials. One of EPA's
goals in setting recycling standards
would be to ensure that scrap metal
from a nuclear facility can be recycled
and used safely regardless of how the
metal is handled, processed, or is
ultimately used in recycled products.
The Agency recognizes that, under the
existing Federal regulatory framework,
scrap metal is currently being recycled
after being salvaged from nuclear
facilities such as those within the
Department of Energy's nuclear
weapons complex. These regulations
would replace the existing multi-agency
regulatory framework with one health-
based set of protective standards;
establish a more definite health basis
for regulation of metals recycling; and
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correct the regulatory gaps in the
existing framework.
The regulated entities affected by these
regulations would be facilities licensed
by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRG) to use radioactive materials and
Federal facilities that use radioactive
materials, such as those of the
Department of Energy and the
Department of Defense, in particular at
facilities undergoing environmental
clean-up and restoration. These
regulations would affect these facilities
only with respect to the transfer of
scrap metal within their control to
possession of 1) parties not licensed by
the NRG or an Agreement State and 2)
Federal facilities not authorized to use
or possess radioactive materials. These
regulations would not restrict the
subsequent use of scrap metal once this
transfer has occurred. The Agency
wishes to emphasize that the need to
demonstrate compliance with these
regulations would rest entirely on the
NRC-licensed facility or Federal facility,
and not on the persons receiving scrap
metal for the purposes of recycling it.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/98
Final Rule 07/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
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 Finishme
Mills
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3812
Agency Contact: John Karhnak,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6603J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9280
Fax: 202 565-2042
Email: karhnak.john@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG51
3199. REVISED PERMIT REVISION
PROCEDURES FOR THE FEDERAL
OPERATING PERMITS 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 7661a(d)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed regulatory
change would streamline permit
revisions procedures for stationary air
sources that are subject to the Federal
operating permits program. Revised
procedures for changes at a source that
are less environmentally significant
would provide industry with a more
timely response from the permitting
agency, enabling industry to more
quickly make the changes in their
operations that triggered the need for
a revision to the permit.
The Agency does not anticipate any
significant impact on small businesses
and State/local/Tribal governments.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
12/00/98
07/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3922
Agency Contact: Scott Voorhees,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5348
Fax: 919 541-5509
RIN: 2060-AG92
3200. REVISION TO THE LIGHT-DUTY
VEHICLE EMISSION COMPLIANCE
PROCEDURE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract:-The purpose of this NPRM
is to propose changes to the emissions
compliance procedures for light-duty
vehicles. These proposed changes will
streamline the current process
beginning with model year 2000. These
proposed changes will improve in-use
emissions with a potential decrease in
the net burden on auto manufacturers.
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/98
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3913
Agency Contact: Christi Poirier,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
.and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 741-7808
Fax: 313 741-7869
Email: poirier.christi@epamail.epa.gov.
RIN: 2060-AH05
3201. FINDING OF SIGNIFICANT
CONTRIBUTION AND RULEMAKING
FOR CERTAIN STATES IN THE
OZONE TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT
GROUP (OTAG) REGION FOR
PURPOSES OF REDUCING REGIONAL
TRANSPORT OF OZONE
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(D);
42 USC 7410(k)(5)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Ozone and ozone precursors
are transported across the northeastern
United States. The Ozone Transport
Assessment Group (OTAG) was formed
in 1995 to document the amount and
extent of this transport and to develop
control recommendations. The OTAG
was a collaborative process conducted
by the affected States. This action
builds on the work of the OTAG.
Controls are intended to reduce the
ozone and ozone precursors "blowing
into" the nonattainment areas and
allow the impacted States to design
local control programs that they can
consider in their strategies. This action
proposed to find that 22 States and DC
in the OTAG Region significantly
contribute to nonattainment of the
ozone NAAQS or interferes with
maintenance of the NAAQS. EPA
proposed appropriate levels of NOx
emissions that each of the affected
States will be required to achieve.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice of Intent
NPRM
NPRM Supplemental
Final Action
01/10/97 62 FR 1422
10/10/97 62 FR 60318
04/00/98
09/00/98
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Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3945
Litigation on ozone nonattainment
plans for serious and severe
nonattainment areas. Sect. 126 petitions
involved as are dates contained in Mary
Nichols' Memorandum entitled 'Ozone
Attainment Demonstrations' 3/2/95.
Agency Contact: Kimber Scavo,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3354
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: scavo.kimber@epamail.epa.gov
R1N: 2060-AH10
3202. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS FOR
NON-ROAD COMPRESSION IGNITION
ENGINES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521; 42 USC
7522; 42 USC 7573; 42 USC 7524; 42
USC 7541; 42 USC 7542; 42 USC 7543;
42 USC 7547; 42 USC 7549; 42 USC
7550; 42 USC 7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 89
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the
existing regulation. These amendments
are need to correct problems discovered
during the first year of implementation.
Also the rule will be harmonized with
California and European Rules.
Timetable:
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will streamline
the test procedure used to establish
compliance with evaporative emission
requirements for light duty vehicles
and trucks. The current test procedure
requires both two and three day diurnal
emission tests; as well as running lost
testing. The revisions will delete the
three day requirement and add
flexibilities for running loss
compliance. This will enable
manufacturers to save significant
resources without any loss in
environmental benefits,
Timetable:
Action
Data FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3915
Agency Contact: Gregory Orehowsky,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6403J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9292
Fax: 202 233-9596
RINs 2060-AH33
3203. STREAMLINED EVAPORATIVE
TEST PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(m)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 (Revision)
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3910
Agency Contact: Lynn Sohacki,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 741-7851
RIN: 2060-AH34
3204. REVIEW OF MINOR NEW
SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN
INDIAN COUNTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR
51.166; 40 CFR 52.10; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Consistent with its trust
responsibility to Indian Tribes, EPA
proposes to develop a permit program
that would extend to Indian country •
some of the same protections that
States afford their citizens through
minor new source review and non-
attainment major new source review
programs. The proposed rule would
require that stationary air sources
located in Indian country obtain a
permit prior to construction or
undergoing modification, in certain
cases. Permits would be required of
minor sources that exceed a specified
emissions threshold if they propose to
construct or make a modification that
will increase emissions from the
source. The proposed rule would allow
existing stationary sources to accept
federally enforceable limits in order to
be considered as minor sources for the
applicability of other source
requirements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/98
Final Action 11/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Local,
Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3975
Agency Contact: Lynn Hutchinson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5795
Fax: 919 541-5509
RIN: 2060-AH37
3205. REVISIONS TO CLARIFY THE
PERMIT CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR STATE OPERATING PERMITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 7661 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.6
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule will revise
the permit content requirements for
State operating permit programs to
clarify EPA's existing regulations and
policy that require all applicable
requirements to be included in title V
operating permits. This action will also ,
require a few approved State programs
that are inconsistent with this policy
and that EPA did not identify as such
during program approval actions to be
revised. In addition, this action will
take comment on allowing an
exemption from permit content
requirements for insignificant activities
that are subject to certain applicable
requirements that are found only in
State Implementation Plans and will
finalize such provisions if it is
convinced by comments that such a
policy is appropriate. The benefit of the
proposed action is that it will clarify
existing permit content requirements.
There is no anticipated impact on small
businesses as this rulemaking only
clarifies existing requirements and
takes comment on exemptions that may
further streamline permits. Impact on
State or local governments is limited
to a small number of State programs
where certain applicable requirements
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are exempt from permit content
requirements in conflict with existing
EPA requirements.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/98
Final Rule 06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3977
Agency Contact: Jeff Herring,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3195
RIN: 2060-AH46
3206. REVISIONS TO NEW SOURCE
REVIEW (NSR) REGULATIONS TO
IMPLEMENT THE NEW NATIONAL
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
(NAAQS) FOR OZONE AND
PARTICULATE MATTER
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.160 to 165;
40 CFR 52.24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires
that construction permit programs for
new or modified major stationary
sources of air pollution be established
for areas not attaining the NAAQS.
Regulations setting forth requirements
for State and Federal permitting
programs are found at 40 CFR 51.160-
165 and 52.21, respectively.
The proposed regulations implement
preconstruction permit requirements for
new or modified major stationary
sources locating in areas that do not
meet the new NAAQS for ozone or
particulate. Likewise, States with these
nonattaining areas must revise their
State plans and submit the changes to
EPA for .approval. The rules are
intended to implement the major NSR
provisions in a flexible, common sense,
cost-effective, and non-burdensome
manner. The EPA will continue to work
with other Federal agencies, State and
local governments, small businesses,
industry, and environmental and public
health groups to develop the
requirements.
NPRM 04/00/98
• Final Action 12/00/98
. Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 4046
Agency Contact: David Solomon,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5375
RIN: 2060-AH53
3207. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
INTERPRETATION OF METHYL
BROMIDE LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act section
602; Clean Air Act section 604; Clean
Air Act section 611
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, May 11,
1998
Abstract: This action would clarify
EPA's interpretation, made by
regulation promulgated in 1993,
regarding the application of the ozone-
depleting substances labeling rule, also
promulgated in ,1993, to foodstuffs
"manufactured with" methyl bromide,
as defined in 40 CFR 82.104(o). The
interpretation would clarify that
products manufactured with methyl
bromide will be subject to labeling
requirements on the same basis as all
other products, except that raw food
commodities grown for the fresh food
market will continue to be categorically
exempt from any labeling requirement.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice of Clarification 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4035
It is the Office of Air and Radiation's
interpretation that this clarification will
not result in practical changes to the
existing application of the labeling rule
to foodstuffs manufactured with methyl
bromide since existing exclusions from
the definition of "manufactured with"
under the labeling rule apply to most
post-harvest uses of methyl bromide on
foodstuffs.
Agency Contact: Carol Weisner,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9193
Fax: 202 564-2096
Email: weisner.carol@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH54
3208. RULEMAKING TO MODIFY THE
LIST OF SOURCE CATEGORIES
FROM WHICH FUGITIVE EMISSIONS
ARE CONSIDERED IN MAJOR
SOURCE DETERMINATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: section 302(j) of the
Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52;
40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will expand
the list of source categories for which
fugitive emissions are to be considered
in major source determinations under
the New Source Review (Prevention of
Significant Deterioration and
Nonattainment New Source Review).
and title V programs. As provided by
302(j) of the Act, EPA adopted rules
on August 7, 1980 that require, for
specific source categories, the inclusion
of fugitive emissions when determining
if a stationary source is a major source.
In the preamble to the 1980
rulemaking, the EPA limited the scope
of the last category to categories which
were being regulated under sections
111 or 112 as of the effective date of
the rulemaking, i.e., August 7, 1980.
EPA indicated that at the time of any
future rulemaking proposing to regulate
additional categories of sources under
sections 111 or 112, the EPA would
conduct a parallel rulemaking under
section 302(j) to state that fugitive
emissions from sources within these
source categories needed to be
considered in determining whether the
sources were major stationary sources.
EPA did not conduct these parallel
rulemakings as intended and is now
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conducting a rulemaking pursuant to
section 302(j) to address the source
categories which became subject to
section 111 and 112 standards after
August 7,1980.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 02/00/99
Final Action 02/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 4045
Agency Contact: Steve Hitte,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0886
Fax: 919 541-5509
RIN: 2060-AH58
3209. TRANSPORTATION
CONFORMITY FOR TRANSITIONAL
OZONE AREAS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to
7671(q)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As promised by the White
House directive on implementing the
revised national ambient air quality
standards (NAAQS), this rule will
establish a less burdensome conformity
process for ozone areas that qualify for
the new transitional classification.
Transportation conformity is the Clean
Air Act requirement for federally
funded or approved transportation
plans, programs, and projects to
conform to the purpose of the SIP (i.e.,
not cause or contribute to any new
violations; xvorsen existing violations;
or delay timely attainment).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4032
Agency Contact: Kathryn Sargeant,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, RSPD, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4441
Fax: 313 668-4531
Email:
sargeant.kathryn@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH59
3210. REVISIONS TO THE PERMITS
AND SULFUR DIOXIDE ALLOWANCE
SYSTEM REGULATIONS UNDER
TITLE IV OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601; 42 USC
7651 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would
amend certain provisions in the Permits
and Sulfur Dioxide Allowance Rules
under title IV of the Clean Air Act to
improve the operation of the Allowance
Tracking System and the allowance
market. The revisions are proposed in
light of the Agency's experience in
implementing the acid rain rules (first
promulgated in 1993) and would result
in a small extension of the allowance
transfer deadline, allowing a limited
number of allowances to be held for
a unit outside the unit's account, and
the deletion of one of the signature
requirements on allowance transfer
requests.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
05/00/98
10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 4052
Agency Contact: Donna Deneen,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9089
Fax: 202 565-2141
Email: deneen.donna@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH60
3211. • ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
DETERMINATION ON SECTION 75.7
(EPA STUDY OF BIAS TEST) AND
SECTION 75.8 (RELATIVE ACCURACY
AND AVAILABILITY ANALYSIS)
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 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 Continuous
Emission Monitoring (CEM) regulation
at 40 CFR part 75. Since the rule was
promulgated, the 263 Phase I and 783
Phase II utility units have already
begun to comply with this regulation
by installing and completing
certification testing by the January 1,
1995, statutory deadline.
As part of the original acid rain
rulemaking and subsequent settlements
with industry and environment groups,
the Agency agreed to undertake field
studies and analyze performance data
to determine if current "bias test"
requirements should be tightened
(environmental group request). The
regulatory requirements that were
originally at issue have been shown to
be workable and effective and are now
generally accepted as integral parts of
the acid rain regulations. In particular,
through the field tests and analysis of
3 years worth of performance test data,
the Agency is in a position to allay
industry's concern that the "bias test"
is arbitrary and environmentalists'
concern that the "relative accuracy
test" and "availability trigger
condition" are insufficiently stringent.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM Notice of 04/00/98
Proposed
Determinations
NPRM 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 4067
Agency Contact: Elliot Lieberman,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9136
Fax: 202 564-2141
Email:
lieberman.elliot@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH64
3212. • AMENDMENTS TO THE WOOD
FURNITURE MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS NESHAP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, June 18, 1998,
Proposed amendments based on
settlement agreements.
Final, Judicial, December 18, 1998,
Final amendments based on settlement
agreements.
Abstract: This action will amend the
final Wood Furniture Manufacturing
Operations NESHAP which was
promulgated on December 7, 1995
(60FR62930). This action will address
litigation issues, as well as propose
resolution to these issues as agreed
with the litigants.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
06/00/98
01/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 243 Millwork,
Veneer, Plywood, and Structural Wood
Members; 251 Household Furniture;
253 Public Building and Related
Furniture
Additional Information: SAN No. 4126
Agency Contact: Paul Almodsvar,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0283
Fax: 919 541-5689
RIN: 2060-AH66
3213. • FINAL RULE TO AMEND THE
NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS
FOR MAGNETIC TAPE
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.703(c)(4); 40
CFR 63.705
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA is amending the
promulgated emission standards for
Magnetic Tape Manufacturing to
include an additional compliance
option for facilities that choose to
control their coatings operation to a
hazardous air pollutant ("HAP")
reduction efficiency greater than 95%
by weight. In the currently promulgated
standard, compliance options are
provided whereby a facility operator
may choose to control HAP emissions
from all coating operations by an
overall HAP control efficiency of at
least 97%, 98% or 98%, in lieu of
controlling 10, 15, or 20 HAP solvent
storage tanks, respectively. This
amendment would provide a further
option that a facility operator
controlling the coating operations by
one of those higher control efficiencies
could identify other equipment at the
facility that has equivalent annual
emissions to 10, 15, or 20 HAP solvent
storage tanks, and operate that other
equipment uncontrolled, in lieu of
operating the solvent storage tanks
uncontrolled.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4106
Agency Contact: Michele Aston,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Mail Drop 13, RTF, NC
27713
Phone: 919 541-2363
Gail Lacy, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, Mail Drop
13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5261
RIN: 2060-AH71
3214. • NESHAP: ORGANIC
HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS
FROM THE SYNTHETIC ORGANIC
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRY (SOCMI) AND AND OTHER
PROCESSES SUBJECT TO THE
NEGOTIATED REGULATION FOR
EQUIPMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.100 to 63.152
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The actions will amend the
HON that was first promulgated on
April 22, 1994, to clarify applicability
of process vent requirements. The
changes to the rule will clarify the
EPA's intent regarding the meaning of
the term process vent and address the
way these provisions are to be
implemented through the permit rule.
The need for this action became
apparent recently when it was learned
that industry was interpreting the
definition more narrowly than we
intended, and thus, not identifying all
process vents subject to the HON.
These amendments will clarify the rule
to ensure consistent interpretations of
the term "process vent" while
preserving the intended applicability of
the requirements. These clarifications
will not increase or lower or otherwise
affect emissions or environmental
protection. Additionally, the actions
may clarify additional sections of the
HON and correct any typographical
errors noted. These actions may contain
guidance as well as amended rule
language.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 4103
Agency Contact: Jan Meyer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5254
Fax: 919 541-5689
RIN: 2060-AH81
3215. • PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATION 16 - SPECIFICATIONS
AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR
PREDICTIVE EMISSION MONITORING
SYSTEMS IN STATIONARY SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not yet determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Performance Specification 16
is being proposed to provide
performance criteria for predictive
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emission monitoring systems.
Predictive systems represent a new
technology that uses process
information or parameters to predict
pollutant emissions instead of directly
measuring them. The Agency is
allowing their use in recently-
promulgated rules and they are being
considered by a number of regulated
facilities. The specification lists the
requirements for acceptable systems
that are met by passing tests that
compare the monitoring system with
standardized methods and audit gases
to determine system accuracy and
stability. Performance Specification 16
will primarily apply to facilities whose
emissions can be predicted from
process parameters such as combustion
processes (including gas turbines and
internal combustion engines).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 344 Fabricated
Structural Metal Products; 351 Engines
and Turbines
Additional Information: SAN No. 4119
Agency Contact: Foston Curtis,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-19, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1063
William H. Lamason, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Mail Drop 19
Phone: 919 541-5374
BIN: 2060-AH84
3216. • FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION
PLANS TO REDUCE THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORT OF OZONE IN THE
EASTERN UNITED STATES;
PROPOSED RULES
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 1,1999, See
additional information.
Abstract: This action proposes to
require emissions decreases in 22 States
and the District of Columbia. The
intended effect is to reduce the
transport of ozone (smog) pollution and
one of its main precursors-emissions
of nitrogen oxides (NOx)--across State
boundaries in the eastern half of the
United States. The emission sources
affected by this action are in the Ozone
Transport Assessment Group (OTAG)
Region.
On November 7, 1997, EPA proposed
to find that the transport of ozone from
certain States in the OTAG region (the
37 eastern most States and the District
of Columbia) contribute significantly to
nonattainment of the ozone national
ambient air quality standards (NAAQS),
or interfere with maintenance of the
NAAQS, in downwind States. Further,
EPA proposed the appropriate levels of
NOx emissions that each of the affected
States will be required to achieve. That
proposal allows States 12 months to
develop, adopt, and submit revisions to
their State implementation plans (SIPs)
in response to the final rulemaking.
The Administrator is required to
promulgate a Federal implementation
plan (FIP) within 2 years of: (1) finding
that a State has failed to make a
required submittal or (2) finding that
a submittal is not complete or (3)
disapproving a SIP submittal. Although
the Clean Air Act allows EPA up to
2 years after the finding to promulgate
a FIP, EPA intends to expedite the FIP
promulgation to help assure that the
downwind States realize the air quality
benefits of regional NOx reductions as
soon as practicable. Therefore, EPA is
proposing FIPs at the same time as final
action is taken on the November 7,
1997, proposal. Furthermore, EPA
intends to make a finding and
promulgate a FIP immediately after the
SIP submittal due date for each upwind
State that fails to submit a SIP.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/98
Final Action 12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 4096
Legal Deadline continued: The :
Administrator is required under the
Clean Air Act to promulgate a Federal
implementation plan within 2 years of:
(1) finding that a State has failed to
make a required submittal or (2) finding
that a submittal is not complete or (3)
disapproving a State submittal. The
earliest such a finding or disapproval
might be made is expected to be 10-
1-99.
Agency Contact: Doug Grano,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3292
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: grano.doug@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH87
3217. • TECHNICAL CHANGE TO
DOSE METHODOLOGY FOR 40 CFR
191.SUBPARTA
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: Atomic Energy Act of
1954; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 191(A)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is a technical
change to the dose methodology for
subpart A, Environmental Standards for
Management and Storage, of 40 CFR
191, Environmental Radiation
Protection Standards for the
Management and Disposal of Spent
Nuclear Fuel, High-Level and
Transuranic Radioactive Wastes. The
current methodology is outdated. The
new method, which would be
employed as a result of this action, is
consistent with recent radiation
protection standards as well as Federal
Guidance reports issued by EPA. No
significant impacts from this action are
anticipated. i_
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4003
Agency Contact: Ray Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9198
Fax: 202 233-9629
RIN: 2060-AH90
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3218. • SUPPLEMENTAL
RULEMAKING FOR CERTAIN STATES
IN THE OZONE TRANSPORT
ASSESSMENT GROUP REGION FOR
PURPOSES OF REDUCING REGIONAL
TRANSPORT OF OZONE
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(D);
42 USC 7410(k)(5)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51(G); 40 CFR
52 (A)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 10, 1997, the
Administrator signed a proposed rule
making a finding of significant
contribution and assigning Statewide
NOx emission budgets to 22 States and
the District of Columbia for purposes
of reducing regional transport of ozone.
The Agency has several follow-up items
resulting from discussions with OMB
and management within EPA that need
to be proposed as part of the effort to
reduce transport. This supplemental
proposal will include the rule language
for the NOx emission budgets, a model
cap-and-trade rule, air quality analyses
of the proposed emission budgets,
emissions reporting requirements, a
discussion of the interaction with the
title IV NOx rule, and alternative
approaches to the proposed emission
budgets.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Supplemental NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services;
371 Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle
Equipment
Additional Information: SAN No. 4076
Agency Contact: Kimber Scavo,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3354
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: scavo.kimber@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH91
3219. • REVISIONS TO THE
POLLUTANT STANDARD INDEX AND
SIGNIFICANT HARM LEVEL
PROGRAMS FOR OZONE AND
PARTICULATE MATTER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will update
the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) and
the Significant Harm Level (SHL)
Programs to reflect revisions to the
NAAQS for ozone and particulate
matter. The PSI and SHL programs are
codified in section 58.50 and appendix
G to part 58, and sections 51.150 to
51.153 and appendix Lto part 51, of
the CFR, respectively. Also included in
this regulatory package is the deletion
of the last sentence in section 51.115 (e)
of the CFR.
Section 58.50 and appendix G to part
58 require that States report to the
public an air quality index, the
Pollutant Standards Index, which
translates ambient concentrations of
five of the criteria pollutants to a
uniform, numerical index, ranging from
0 to 500. The scale of the PSI is based
on human health effects information.
Revisions will be made to the ambient
concentrations which specify the
breakpoints between the PSI categories
(i.e., the good, moderate, unhealthful,
very unhealthful, and hazardous
categories) and associated example
health advisories.
Sections 51.150-51.153 of the CFR
require that States have contingency
plans to prevent air pollution
emergency episodes from reaching the
significant harm level. Appendix L
provides example guidance to the
States on appropriate courses of action
that should be taken at each stage of
the episode (i.e., alert, warning and
emergency) to ensure the SHL is not
reached.
Section 51.115(e) reads: In developing
an ozone control strategy for a
particular area, background ozone
concentrations and ozone transported
into an area must be considered. States
may assume that the ozone standard
will be attained in the upwind areas.
Because of the increase in knowledge
about transport and because of action
taken in the NOx State Implementation
Plan (SIP) call, the second sentence of
this section is now inconsistent with
the current requirements for SIP
development and needs to be removed.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4073
Agency Contact: Susan Stone,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1146
Fax: 919 541-0237
Email: stone .susan@epamail. epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH92
3220. • GENERAL CONFORMITY
REGULATIONS; REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.850 to 860;
40 CFR 93.150 to 160
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 176(c)of the Clean
Air Act prohibits Federal entities from
taking actions which do not conform
to the State implementation plan (SIP)
for the attainment and maintenance of
the national ambient air quality
standards (NAAQS). In November 1993,
EPA promulgated two sets of
regulations to implement section
176(c). First, on November 24, EPA
promulgated the Transportation
Conformity Regulations to establish the
criteria and procedures for determining
that transportation plans, programs, and
projects which are funded under title
23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act
conform with the SIP. Then, on
November 30, EPA promulgated
regulations, know as the General
Conformity Regulations, to ensure that
other Federal actions also conformed to
the SIPs. Since 1993, EPA has amended
the transportation conformity rule three
times in response to stakeholders'
requests. The EPA is working on a
separate revision to address
transportation conformity in
"transitional" areas which will be final
by December 1998. The EPA has not
reviewed or revised the General
Conformity Regulations since their
1993 promulgation. Several Federal
agencies have identified concerns over
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the implementation of the General
Conformity Regulations, including the
requirements for areas designated
nonattainment for the newly
promulgated NAAQS. In conjunction
with the Federal Caucus of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act,
Subcommittee on the Implementation
of the New Ozone and Particulate
Matter Standards, EPA will review the
implementation of the General
Conformity Regulations. The EPA will
then propose and promulgate any
appropriate revision to those
regulations.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4070
Agency Contact: David H. Stonefield,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5350
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email: stonefield.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH93
3221. • ALTERNATIVE FLARE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR HYDROGEN
FUELED FLARES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.18 (Revision);
40 CFR 63.11 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Flares are commonly used
control devices in the petrochemical
production industry in the United
States. These control devices have
characteristics that allow them to
operate efficiently to reduce emissions
in situations where other devices
would not be effective or would be
extremely costly; for example, where
the waste gas flowrate may vary
significantly. However, it is not
practical to test flares at the site of
application since the flares are often
elevated and the flame extends high
above discharge point making it unsafe
and not technically feasible to perform
conventional emission testing.
Accordingly, EPA has promulgated
regulations specifying equipment
operating conditions for flares used as
control devices to insure efficient
destruction of pollutants. These
specifications were developed by
testing flares firing organic waste
streams using specialized
instrumentation. E.I. du Pont de
Nemours and Company (DuPont) has
requested that EPA approve alternative
specifications for flares combusting
waste gases that derive a significant
amount of their heat content from
hydrogen. DuPont believes that such
streams can be efficiently combusted at
lower heat contents and higher exit
velocities than the"current EPA
specifications allow. If this is the case,
then DuPont will be able to save
several million dollars in operating
costs as well as significant capital
investment in larger flares. There
would also be a benefit to the •
environment associated with secondary
air pollution avoided. However, the
EPA does not believe that an alternative
for hydrogen fueled flares can be
approved without specific test data to
support the alternative specifications.
DuPont has contracted with a testing
firm to perform such testing. If the
testing program provides results that
allow codification of alternative
specifications for hydrogen fueled
flares, there may be other companies
that can use these flare specifications
and the resulting benefits could be
many times the estimate above.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 4127
Agency Contact: Robert E. Rosensteel,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5608
RIN: 2060-AH94
3222. • NESHAP: OFF-SITE WASTE
AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS; FINAL
RULE—FOR SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT; AND NESHAP FOR
OFF-SITE WASTE AND RECOVERY
OPERATIONS FOR TECHNICAL
AMENDMENTS
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: The actions will amend the
Off-site Waste and Recovery Operations
rule that was promulgated on July 1,
1996, based on the settlement
agreement with the Chemical
Manufacturers Association, the
Hazardous Waste Management
Association, and the Environmental
Technology Council. The changes to
the rule will clarify the EPA's intent
and do not increase or lower or
otherwise affect emissions or
environmental protection. Additionally,
the actions will clarify sections of the
promulgated off-site waste and recovery
operations regulation and correct any
typographical errors noted. These
actions will contain guidance and
amended rule language.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice Proposed 04/00/98
Settlement
Notice Promulgated 06/00/98
Settlement
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 355 Special Industry
Machinery, Except Metalworking
Machinery; 291 Petroleum Refining;
283 Drugs
Additional Information: SAN No. 4108
Agency Contact: Elaine Manning,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5499
Fax: 919 541-0246
RIN: 2060-AH96
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3223. • PROPOSED REVISION OF
TEST METHOD 1, 2 AND 2F FOR
MEASURING VOLUMETRIC FLOW IN
STACKS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC
7411; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42
USC 7429; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 60
(app A) "Test Method 1 and 2"; 40 CFR
75
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA Test Methods are
Agency-approved procedures used hy
test teams to accurately determine
emissions from sources; e.g., power
plants. The proposed revisions to Test
Methods 1,2, and 2F will improve the
accuracy of the determination of
volumetric flow measurements in
utility stacks. These revisions will
affect electric utilities and other sources
covered by EPA's Acid Rain Program
and possibly by other air quality
control regulations; e.g., New Source
Performance Standards, Prevention of
Significant Deterioration, and State
emission limits. Currently, the Test
Methods do not allow yaw or pitch
angles or wall effects to be considered
in calculating volumetric flow. In the
Acid Rain Program and in other
programs requiring reporting of mass
emission rates, e.g., Ibs SO2/hour, not
allowing these parameters in the
calculation of volumetric flow may
cause overreporting of pollutant
emissions in some situations. The Test
Method revisions are also expected to
help reduce such overreporting as well
as the disparity between stack-
measured power plant heat rate and
combustion-calculated heat rate. Heat
rate is important to power plants
because it affects, e.g., electric rates,
and limitations on plant operations in
State permits.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Rule 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4130
Agency Contact: John Schakenbach,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9158
Elliot Lieberman, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 233-9136
RIN: 2060-AH97
3224. • REVIEW OF OPERATING
PERMITS ISSUED BY INDIAN TRIBES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7661 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The current regulation that
sets forth minimum standards for State
operating permits programs does not
require that citizens be allowed to
appeal permit decisions made by Tribal
permitting authorities. The proposed
rule would require that Tribes allow for
judicial review or that they develop >
alternative options for citizen recourse.
The benefit of the proposed action is
that citizens would be able to hold
those responsible for issuing permits
accountable for their actions. There is
no anticipated impact on small
businesses. Tribal governments that
develop operating permits programs
will need to provide citizens an
opportunity to challenge permitting
actions in order to obtain EPA approval
of their permits programs.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/98
03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3893
Agency Contact: Candace Carraway,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3189
Fax: 919 541-5509
RIN: 2060-AH98
3225. • PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
RECONSIDERATION ON THE
SECTION 610 NONESSENTIAL
PRODUCTS BAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC
7601; 42 USC 7671 to 7671(q)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(C)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would propose to
extend the current class I and class II
bans on the sale and distribution of
nonessential uses of ozone-depleting
substances where sufficient substitutes
are already readily available. As part
of the initial 1993 rulemaking, EPA
banned the use of ozone-depleting
substances in aerosols, pressurized
dispensers, and foams where
substitutes were available. Since that
rulemaking was issued, the phaseout of
production and consumption of class I
substances has become effective and
the Significant New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP) Program under section 612 has
been promulgated. The phaseout of
newly manufactured class I substances
and the identification of new
acceptable substitutes for both class I
and class II applications provide
compelling reasons to reconsider the
initial decisions regarding both
product-specific exemptions and the
decision to limit the ban's effect on
major sectors that traditionally used
ozone-depleting substances. Most
domestic manufacturers have already
incorporated the non-ozone-depleting
substances in their products. The
continued availability and use of
ozone-depleting substances in parts and
products manufactured abroad, which
are sold or incorporated into larger
products that are then sold into
interstate commerce in the United
States, negatively affects the
competitiveness of domestic
manufacturers who use substitute
substances in their production.
Therefore, it is appropriate to
reconsider the applicability of the class
I ban to both specific products and
product categories. Amending these
requirements would limit the potential
use of ozone-depleting substances in
applications where substitutes are
available and thus, further protect the
stratospheric ozone layer.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
06/00/98
01/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4077
Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
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and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9729
Fax: 202 564-2096
RINs 2060-AH99
3226. • NEW NONROAD SPARK-
IGNITION ENGINES AT OR BELOW 19
KILOWATTS, MINOR AMENDMENTS
TO THE PHASE I EMISSION
STANDARDS
3227. • NOTICE OF TEMPORARY
STAY, NOTICE OF PROPOSED
COMPLIANCE EXTENSION;
EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FOR
NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS
FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS:
HALOGENATED SOLVENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Deadline: None
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547; 42 USC
7601(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This direct final rule revises
the existing new nonroad Phase 1 small
spark-ignited (SI) engine regulations.
Although no adverse comments are
anticipated, EPA will simultaneously
propose this action.
Subsequent to the July 3,1995, Federal
Register publication of the Phase l
small spark-ignited (SI) engine final
rule, several typographical errors and
incorrect figure references have been
identified. In addition, corrections need
to be made to a handful of minor test
procedure issues. Representatives of the
small SI engine industry have been
requesting that EPA make these
corrections to the final Phase 1 small
SI engine rulemaking in order that they
may certify their 1997 model year
engines without making unnecessary
alternative test procedure
demonstrations. In addition,
finalization of this Phase 1 amendment
package will decrease the complexity
of the development of court-ordered
Phase 2 regulations.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 351 Engines and
Turbines
Additional Information: SAN No. 3951
Agency Contact: Paul Machiele,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, EPCD, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4264
RIN: 2060-AI02
Abstract: Halogenated solvent cleaning
emissions include: 1,1,1
trichloroethane, perchloroethylene,
methylene chloride, trichloroethylene,
carbon tetrachloride, and chloroform.
This rule was promulgated on
December 2, 1994 and codified at 40
CFR part 63, subpart T. This action will
announce a temporary 3-month stay for
good cause and a proposed compliance
extension for continuous web cleaning
machines. This action will also amend
the final halogenated solvent cleaning
NESHAP to include equivalency
determinations for different control
equipment for batch vapor cleaners to
those required by the rule. These
equivalency determinations have been
requested by a halogenated solvent
cleaning machine manufacturer.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
11/29/93 58 FR 62566
12/02/94 59 FR 61801
12/30/94 59 FR 67750
06/05/95 60 FR 29484
04/00/98
04/00/98
3228. NEXT REVISION OF APPENDIX
W TO 40 CFR PART 51
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 110(a)(2);
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 sec
165(e); Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990 sec 172(a); Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 172(c); Clean
Air Act Amendments of 1990 sec
301(a)(l); Clean Air Act Amendments
of 1990 sec 320
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.112; 40 CFR
51.160; 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action 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. Appendix W to 40 CFR part
51 fulfills a Clean Air Act mandate for
EPA to specify models for air
management purposes. This proposed
rulemaking enhances appendix W with
new and/or improved techniques.
Timetable:
NPRM
Final Rule
Correction Notice
Correction Notice
NPRM
Notice Temporary
Stay
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 34 Fabricated Metal
Products, Except Machinery and
Transportation Equipment; 39
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
Additional Information: SAN No. 4129
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0283
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email:
almodovar.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AI04
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
07/00/98
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3470
Agency Contact: Tom Coulter,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-14, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0832
RIN: 2060-AF01
3229. INTEGRATED NESHAP AND
EFFLUENT GUIDELINES: PULP AND
PAPER
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA
Amendments of 1990 sec 112; 42 USC
7414 CAA Amendments of 1990 sec
114; 42 USC 7601 CAA Amendments
of 1990 sec 301; 33 USC 1314 CWA
sec 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306-
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308; 33 USC 1317; 33 USC 1318; 33
USC 1361 CWA sec 301; CWA sec 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.
On November 14, 1997, the EPA
Administrator signed an integrated
regulation for the pulp and paper
industry that includes both effluent
guidelines and air emission standards
to control the release of pollutants to
both the water and the air. The
regulations were 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.
Next Steps will be to issue final
effluent guidelines for Phase II and
Phase III mills and NESHAP for the
bleaching area at mills subject to Phase
III effluent guidelines. Phase II will
address the effluent from mills not
covered in the Final Phase I effluent
guidelines (except dissolving grade
mills) plus will set limits for reserved
parameters for chemical oxygen
demand (COD) and chloroform at.Phase
I mills. Phase IE will set final effluent
limits for dissolving grade mills.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM NESHAP
Phase III -
Nonchemical and
Other Mills
NPRM NESHAP
Phase II -
Combustion
Sources
03/08/96 61 FR 9383
04/00/98
Final Rule NESHAP 04/00/98
Phases I and ill and
Effluent Guidelines
Phase I
Final Rule NESHAP 03/00/99
Phase II -
Combustion
Sources
Final Rule Effluent 02/00/00
Guidelines Phase II
Final Rule All 00/00/00
NESHAP Phases
Final Rule Effluent 00/00/00
Guidelines Phase III
- Dissolving Grade
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3105
(Air), SAN No. 2712 (Water), SAN No.
4050 (Water Phase II),
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT: Jeff
Telander (NESHAP Phase II -
Combustion Sources)
ADDITIONAL AGENCY CONTACT:
Elaine Manning (NESHAP Phase III -
Nonchemical and other Pulp and Paper
Mills)
See also RIN 2040-AB53
Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5396
Donald F. Anderson, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
Office of Water (4303), Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-7189
RIN: 2060-AD03
3230. NESHAP FOR THE
MANUFACTURING OF AMINO AND
PHENOLIC 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
emission standards for all major
sources, and selected area sources,
emitting any of the 188 hazardous air
pollutants identified in section 112(b)
of the Act. Amino, 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 _NESHAP for the Manufacturing of
Amino and Phenolic Resins (Polymers
and Resins Group III) project is to
initiate the regulatory process for
sources engaged in the production of
amino, 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 04/00/98
Final Rule 05/00/99
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: John Schaefer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0296
RIN: 2060-AE36
3231. NESHAP: PRIMARY COPPER
SMELTING
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: 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.
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Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Action 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3340
Agency Contact: Eugene Grumpier,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0881
RIN: 2060-AE46
3232. 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 7 years
of enactment of the Act. The purpose
of this action is to pursue a regulatory
development program that would help
to ensure that emission standards may
be proposed and promulgated
according to the mandated schedule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
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 Santiago,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1084
RIN: 2060-AE77
3233. 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 most plants in the
Portland cement manufacturing
industry source category are major
sources of hazardous air pollutants. A
regulation (emission standards) is being
developed for the Portland cement
manufacturing industry. Cement kilns
which burn RCRA hazardous waste are
subject to a separate rule that has been
proposed by the EPA Office of Solid
Waste.
Timetable:
Phone: 919 541-5446
RIN: 2060-AE78
3234. NESHAP: PRIMARY LEAD
SMELTERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 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
Final Action
09/00/98
04/00/99
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Action 02/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 324 Cement,
Hydraulic
Additional Information: SAN No. 3079
Agency Contact: Joseph Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Action 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
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, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2364
RIN: 2060-AE97
3235. NESHAP:
ACRYLIC/MODACRYLIC FIBERS
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 112 (d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15,1997.
Abstract: This NESHAP will control
hazardous air pollutant emissions from
existing and new facilities that
manufacture or produce as an interim
process acrylic or modacrylic fibers.
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Proposed Rule Stage
Principal pollutants identified are vinyl
acetate and acrylonitrile. The majority
of emissions occur during the
polymerization reaction and spinning
process. There are only three major
sources in the United States that will
be affected by this regulation.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
06/00/98
06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3378
Agency Contact: Tony Wayne,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5439
RIN: 2060-AF06
3236. NESHAP: POLYCARBONATES
PRODUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 Clean
Air Act sec 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. This source
category is being included in the
General MACT Standard. The schedule
below reflects the schedule of that
rulemaking.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date
06/00/98
05/00/99
FR Cite
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
3237. NESHAP: PUBLICLY OWNED
TREATMENT WORKS (POTW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 112(e)(5);
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 sec
112(nH3)
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 04/00/98
Final Action 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
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
3238. NESHAP: BAKER'S YEAST
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legat Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, 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
NPRM
Final Action
09/00/98
09/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 209 Miscellaneous
Food Preparations and Kindred
Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3550
Agency Contact: Michele Aston,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2363
RIN: 2060-AF30
3239. AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL
PROVISIONS SUBPART A AND B FOR
40 CFR 63
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-549; 42 USC
7401 Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1; 40 CFR
63.51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The General Provisions
(subpart A) 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. Subpart B, the procedures
for implementing section 112(j), were
promulgated on May 26, 1994. In June,
1994 litigants filed petitions for EPA
to review the promulgated procedures*
As a result of the litigation, it is
anticipated that a number of technical '.
and administrative amendments to
subpart A and B will be proposed.
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Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Date FR Cite
04/00/98
Action
ANPRM Listing
Research and
naualnnmnnt
Date FR Cite
05/12/97 62 FR 25877
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: johnson.warren@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG53
Final Action 03/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3551
Court schedule being developed.
Agency Contact: James Szykman,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2452
RIN: 2060-AF31
3240, REVISION OF LIST OF
CATEGORIES OF SOURCES AND
SCHEDULE FOR STANDARDS UNDER
SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR
ACT
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 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
hazardous air pollutants listed in
section 112. An initial 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 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. The
list and schedule were last updated on
June 4,1996.
Timetable:
Facilities
Notice of Revision 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3791
Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AG42
3241. NESHAP: ETHYLENE
PROCESSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 20, 2000.
Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act
requires development of emission
standards for all major sources emitting
any of the 188 hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs) identified in section 112(b) of
the CAA. Ethylene Processes is 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 streams,
storage, equipment leaks and other
fugitive sources, and wastewater
operations. There are no anticipated
impacts on small businesses.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/98
11/00/99
Action
Notice of Revision
Correction Notice
Date
06/04/96
07/18/96
FR Cite
61 FR28197
61 FR 37542
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3821
Agency Contact: Warren Johnson,Jr.,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5124
3242. REVISIONS TO THE
REGULATION FOR APPROVAL OF
STATE PROGRAMS AND
DELEGATION OF FEDERAL
AUTHORITIES 112(L)
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 sec
112(1)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63(E)
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 some
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
permits; and mechanisms and
requirements for approval of State air
toxics programs. Additionally, the
Partial Approval and Delegable
Authorities rulemakings will be added
to this rulemaking. The Partial
Approval language will provide
flexibility to States by allowing States
to accept delegation of parts of
standards. This will allow them to
implement and enforce these provisions
on a smaller scale. The "delegable
authorities" rulemaking will clarify
what authorities EPA has delegated to
States when the part 63, subpart A,
General provisions have been
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delegated. Due to a lack of clear
guidance, the EPA Regions have not
been consistent in the delegation of
general provisions to States.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Interim Final
10/00/98
10/00/99
NPRM 05/00/98
Final Action 05/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3829
Agency Contact: Tom Driscoll,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5135
Fax: 919 541-5509
RIN: 2060-AG60
3243. NESHAP: ASPHALT ROOFING
AND PROCESSING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 112
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 (including the
production of wet-formed fiberglass
mat) 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.
- Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
- Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3655
Agency Contact: Juan Santiago,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1084
RIN: 2060-AG66
3244. GENERIC MACT FOR SOURCE
CATEGORIES (ACRYLIC
MODACRYLIC FIBERS,
POLYCARBONATES HYDROGEN
FLUORIDE AND ACETAL RESINS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Several of the source
categories that are subject to MACT
(maximum available control
technology) standards contain only a
few sources (e.g. less than 5). For such
source categories, EPA plans to develop
the underlying information through its
MACT Partnership Program and then
allow the affected sources and states to
develop the detailed MACT
requirements. To do this, EPA needs
to develop a generic MACT standard
for these source categories. This
reinvention to the MACT standards
development process will allow for
proper participation by all stakeholders.
Given the relatively few affected
sources caught by the generic standard,
the overall cost and environmental
effects of this action are expected to
be small, nationally.
The MACT program addresses
hazardous air pollutants. This action
will only affect major sources of these
HAPs.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Rule 05/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3901
Agency Contact: David Markwordt,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG91
3245. NESHAP: HYDROGEN
FLUORIDE PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Other, Statutory, November 15, 2000,
10 year source category BIN.
Abstract: This rule will establish
maximum achievable control
technology (MACT) for hydrogen
fluoride (HF) production facilities. The
rule will affect one HF production
facility, which is currently well-
controlled. This action will result in
little or no additional emission
reduction but will establish a Federal
MACT level for this plant.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
06/00/98
05/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3654
Agency Contact: Rick Colyer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5262
Fax: 919 541-0942
Email: colyer.rick@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG94
3246. NESHAP: WOOD FURNITURE
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS;
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND
CLARIFICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63(JJ)
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, April 1998.
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Abstract: This action amends and
makes technical corrections and
clarifications to the final Wood
Furniture Manufacturing Operations
NESHAP, which was promulgated on
December 7,1996 (60 FR 62930). This
action clarifies aspects for the final rule
such as applicability, emission limits,
and makes editorial corrections to the
final rule as was published in the
Federal Register.
This action revised the definition of
wood furniture in the NESHAP to
exclude foam seat cushions not made
at wood furniture manufacturing
facilities. The revisions clarify the
applicability of the final rule to
eliminate potential overlapping
requirements with other NESHAPs
(direct final/proposal).
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Technical Corrections 06/03/97 62 FR 30257
Rnal Rule
NPRM 06/09/97 62 FR 31405
Direct Final 06/09/97 62 FR 31361
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2965
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0283
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email:
almodovar.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG95
3247. OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC
PRINTING NATIONAL VOC RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will result in the
reduction of volatile organic compound
(VOC) emissions from offset
lithographic printing.
Timetable:
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3908
Agency Contact: Dave Salman,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AHOO
3248. NESHAP: CHROMIUM
ELECTROPLATING AMENDMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7402 CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Final standards under section
112(d) for chromium emissions from
hard and decorative chromium
electroplating and chromium anodizing
tanks (40 CFR 63, subpart N) were
promulgated on January 25, 1995. Since
promulgation, the Agency has
determined that a class of chromium
electroplating operations were
inadvertently excluded from regulation.
Specifically, the final standards do not
apply to sources engaged in continuous
chromium electroplating of steel sheet
used to make cans and other
containers. It is the Agency's intent to
regulate all facilities engaged in
chromium electroplating. Therefore, the
Agency plans to amend the chromium
electroplating rule to extend its
applicability to continuous chromium
electroplating operations.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule 03/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
08/00/98
02/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2841
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AH08
3249. NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR
URBAN AREA SOURCES OF TOXIC
AIR EMISSIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(k) Clean
Air Act sec 112(k); 42 USC 7412(c)(3)
Clean Air Act sec 112(c)(3)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1995.
NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 1998.
Final, Judicial, December 18, 1998.
Abstract: Congress directed EPA, in the
1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act
to study the nature and magnitude of
air toxic emissions, exposures and risks
in U.S. cities. This was in response to
growing evidence that an "urban soup"
existed that was causing cancer and
other effects, and which may not
adequately be addressed by the MACT
program on major sources. The 1990
Amendments call for EPA to appraise
the sources and pollutants which
contribute most to the "urban soup"
phenomenon, and to publish a national
strategy by 1995 that summarizes these
findings and identifies actions to
mitigate the problem. This strategy will
contain (1) general and specific
recommendations for additional
research, (2) an accounting of actions
and measures undertaken by the EPA
and state and local agencies that reduce
emissions of the hazardous substances
of particular concern, and (3) a call for
additional measures needed to
complete sufficient mitigation of the
problem. This action is not considered
deregulatory. This action has no direct
impacts on small businesses; however,
as the strategy is subsequently
implemented through later actions and
specific rules, some small businesses
may be regulated as a consequence of
carrying out the regulatory
recommendations in the strategy.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
"Announcement 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3959
Agency Contact: Laura McKelvey,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5497
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Fax: 919 541-7690
BIN: 2060-AH21
3250, NESHAP: FLEXIBLE
POLYURETHANE FOAM
FABRICATION OPERATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990, section 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA)
requires development of emission
standards for sources emitting any of
the hazardous air pollutants HAP listed
in section 112(b) of the CAA. Flexible
Polyurethane Foam Fabrication
Operations is listed as a category of
major sources based on documented
emissions of the following HAP:
methylene chloride, trichlorethane,
hydrogen cyanide, and hydrogen
chloride. This source category covers
emissions from various polyurethane
foam bonding operations, including
foam gluing and flame lamination. This
action will explore alternatives for
reducing HAP emissions from the
following emission sources located at
foam fabrication plants: process vents,
raw material storage and transfer
operations, and equipment leaks.
Ultimately, a NESHAP for this source
category will be developed based on
Maximum Achievable Control
Technology. The NESHAP is required
by statute to be promulgated by
November 2000.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 02/00/99
Final Rule 02/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 306 Fabricated
Rubber Products, Not Elsewhere
Classified; 308 Miscellaneous Plastics
Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3973
Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AH42
3251. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS
AND RESINS AND GROUP IV
POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP
IV POLYMERS AND RESINS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.480 to 506 •
(Revision); 40 CFR 63.1310 to 1335
(Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: During the development of
the National Emission Standard' for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for
elastomers (Group I Polymers and
resins) and thermoplastics (Group IV
polymers and resins) (RINs 2Q60-AD56
and 2060-AE37), many of the
provisions contained in the Hazardous
Organic NESHAP (HON) were
referenced directly by these polymers
and resins regulations due to
similarities in processes, emission
characteristics, and control
technologies. On January 17, 1997 the
EPA promulgated changes to the HON
to remove ambiguity, to clearly convey
EPA intent, and to make the rule easier
to understand and implement in
response to industry petitions. It is
necessary to make parallel changes to
the polymers and resins NESHAP,
otherwise inconsistencies will exist for
NESHAPs regulating similar source
categories. An ANPR, was published in
the Federal Register on 11/25/96 (61 FR
59849), to explain the nature of changes
planned.
Subsequently, six litigants have
petitioned for review of the elastomers
and thermoplastics regulations. Four
companies have petitioned EPA to
reconsider specific provisions in the
thermoplastics regulation. Revisions
will be proposed to parallel HON
changes and to resolve petitioners
issues. There are no impacts
anticipated for small businesses or
State/local/tribal governments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 11/25/96 61 FR 59849
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Rule 04/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 282 Plastics
Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other
Manmade Fibers, Except Glass
Additional Information: SAN No. 3939
Agency Contact: Robert Rosensteel,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5608
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AH47
3252. • AMENDMENTS TO PARTS 51,
52, 63, 70 AND 71 REGARDING 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 three court decisions.
This action resulted from splitting of
RINs 2060-AC98 and 2060-2918.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
08/00/98
08/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3479
Agency Contact: Karen Blanchard,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5503
RIN: 2060-AI01
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3253. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT
DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY:
PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCEDURES FOR NON-FEDERAL
CLASS I AREAS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7670 to 7479;
Clean Air Act sees 160 to 169
CFR Citation: 40 CFR sec 51.166; 40
CFR sec 52.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act's
prevention of significant deterioration
(PSD) program, a State or Tribe may
redesignate their lands as class I areas
to provide enhanced protection for
their air quality resources. This rule
will clarify the PSD permit review
procedures for new and modified major
stationary sources near these non-
Federal class I areas. EPA seeks to
develop clarifying PSD permit
application procedures that are
effective, efficient, and equitable.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 05/16/97 62 FR 27158
NPRM 10/00/98
Final Rule 10/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3919
Agency Contact: David LaRoche,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6102, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-7652
Fax: 202 260-8509
Email: dlaroche@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH01
3254. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF
AIR POLLUTION FROM HIGHWAY
HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES AND DIESEL
ENGINES
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec
202(a); Clean Air Act sec 211(c); Clean
Air Act sec 213(a); Clean Air Act sec
301(a)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, August 29,1997.
Abstract: The primary focus of this
action will be reducing emissions of
nitrogen oxides (NOx), non-methane
hydrocarbon (NMHC) and particulate
matter (PM) from diesel and gasoline
fueled engines used in highway trucks
and buses and in nonroad equipment
and vehicles. 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. Highway and
nonroad engines and vehicles are very
significant contributors to these air-
quality problems. This initiative has
been marked by an unprecedented
degree of cooperation between EPA, the
State of California, and the engine
manufacturing industry, as well as the
involvement of States, regional air-
management organizations, and public
interest and environmental
organizations. The result has been a
plan for very stringent new emission
standards that have the support of the
industry. EPA has proposed new
standards for highway truck and bus
engines, and discussions are
progressing toward similar standards
for nonroad diesel engines.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM Highway
ANPRM Nonroad
NPRM
NPRM Nonroad
Final Highway
NPRM Highway
Heavy Duty Diesel
Final Rule Highway
Heavy Duty Diesel
08/30/95 60 FR 45580
06/27/96 61 FR 33421
01/02/97 62FR200
09/24/97 62 FR 501 52
09/24/97 62 FR 501 52
10/21/97 62 FR 54694
12/00/98
12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3645
The rule on Nonroad Diesel Engines
will be published separately under
RIN# 2060-AF76.
Agency Contact: Tad Wysor,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4332
RIN: 2060-AF76
3255. LOCATION OF SELECTIVE
ENFORCEMENT AUDITS OF FOREIGN
MANUFACTURED VEHICLES AND
ENGINES; AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7525 Clean
Air Act sec 206(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86G (Revision);
40 CFR 86K (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
with other hearing procedures in part
86.
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Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3139
Agency Contact: Richard Gezelle,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6403J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone:202233-9267
RIN: 2060-AD90
3256. REVIEW OF FEDERAL TEST
PROCEDURES FOR EMISSIONS FROM
MOTOR VEHICLES; TEST
PROCEDURE ADJUSTMENTS TO
FUEL ECONOMY AND EMISSION
TEST RESULTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-549
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 600
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action considers
potential adjustments to fuel economy
and emission test results to compensate
for test procedure changes previously
adopted; it applies to light duty
vehicles and light duty trucks. This
aspect of the previous rulemaking
(SAN-3323, RIN: 2060-AE27) was
deferred.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3979
Agency Contact: R. W. Nash,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, VPCD, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4412
RIN: 2060-AH38
3257. SPECIFICATION OF
SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR
DEFINITION FOR DIESEL FUELS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545 Clean
Air Act sec 211(f)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing a definition
of the term substantially similar, as
used in section 211(f)(l)(B) of the Clean
Air Act (CAA), with respect to diesel
fuel and fuel additives. The
prohibitions of section 211(f)(l)(A)
apply to fuels and fuel additives which
are not substantially similar to fuels or
additives used to certify vehicles to
emissions standards. This definition
will enable manufacturers to determine
whether their diesel fuels and additives
are covered by, or excluded from, the
section 211(f)(l)(B) prohibitions/This
definition will also reduce potential
burdens on manufacturers and EPA for
processing waivers for fuels and
additives under 211 (f) (4).
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 05/30/91 56 FR 24362
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Action 02/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3091
Agency Contact: David Korotney,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4507
RIN: 2060-AD77
3258. REFRIGERANT RECYCLING
RULE AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE ALL
REFRIGERANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-54; 42 USC
7671(g) Clean Air Act sec 608; 42 USC
7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F)
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1995.
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.
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Action 10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3560
Agency Contact: Deborah Ottinger,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9149
Fax: 202 565-2093
RIN: 2060-AF37
3259. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
RECONSIDERATION OF SECTION 608
SALES RESTRICTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
Clean Air Act sec 608
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(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
chlorofluorocarbons,
hydrochlorofluorocarbons, 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. Also, this amendment will
include corrections and clarifications
concerning leak repair requirements.
This action has no impact on small
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business and State, local, and tribal
governments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/98
Final Action 01/00/99
Small Entitles 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
This action is combined with RIN 2060-
AG47, SAN 3809.
Agency Contact: Sue Stendebach,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9117
Fax: 202 564-9665
RIN: 2060-AG20
3260. SERVICING OF MOTOR
VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONERS:
STANDARDS FOR EQUIPMENT THAT
RECOVERS AND RECYCLES
REFRIGERANTS OTHER THAN CFC-12
AND HFC-134A
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(B) (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule serves to amend the
regulations initially promulgated on
July 14,1992, under section 609 of the
CAA. By promoting the recycling and
reclamation of ozone-depleting
refrigerants from motor vehicle air
conditioners, this rule will serve to
inhibit venting of these refrigerants into
the atmosphere, which is prohibited
under the Act.
This rule fulfills the statutory mandate
set forth in section 609 requiring the
Administrator to promulgate
regulations for the proper recycling in
motor vehicle air conditioners (MVACs)
of any refrigerants that substitute for
CFC-12. Specifically, section 609
requires EPA to establish standards for
refrigerant recycling equipment and for
the proper use of such equipment. This
rule will provide flexibility for service
technicians to meet section 609
requirements, because in addition to
using equipment that recovers and
recycles CFC-12 and HFC-134a
refrigerants, technicians will now be
permitted to use equipment that
recovers and recycles other substitute
refrigerants listed as acceptable under
EPA's SNAP program.
This rule will affect, although not
adversely affect, small entities such as
independent repair shops, service
station, truck fleet shops, collision
repair shops, new car and truck dealers,
car and truck rental shops, and radiator
repair shops. Specifically, it will allow
them to use equipment to recycle
refrigerants other than CFC-12 and
HFC-134a listed as acceptable under
EPA's SNAP program.
Timetable:
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9147
Email:
dibble.christine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH29
3261. SUPPLEMENTAL RULE TO
REQUIRE CERTAIN PRODUCTS MADE
WITH HCFCS TO BEAR WARNING
LABEL
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
Clean Air Act sec 611
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Friends of the Earth
submitted and withdrew a petition to
expand EPA's labeling requirements to
include products containing or
manufactured with HCFCs. EPA
anticipates that Friends of the Earth
will submit a revised petition later this
year. We are bound by statute to
respond by 180 days. If EPA grants the
petition, the proposed rulemaking will
be the response.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/98
Final Action 01/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 75 Automotive
Repair, Services, and Parking; 55
Automotive Dealers and Gasoline
Service Stations
Additional Information: SAN No. 3983
Agency Contact: Christine Dibble,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
12/00/98
06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3640
Agency Contact: Sue Stendebach,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9117
Fax: 202 233-9665
RIN: 2060-AF93
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Final Rule Stage
3262. • CHROMIUM
ELECTROPLATING NESHAP
AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Since the promulgation of the
chromium electroplating NESHAP we
have been informed of several sources
that are experiencing difficulty in
complying with the concentration limit
for new sources even though they have
installed and operate composite mesh
pad scrubber technology similar or
identical to that used as the basis for
the MACT emission limit. These
sources operate new state-of-the-art
plating tanks not encountered during
rule development which feature
enclosing hoods that completely cover
the surface of the plating tank. This
covered tank design allows for effective
capture and ventilation at substantially
lower exhaust air flow rates than
otherwise encountered with more
conventional exterior hooding.
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Although these sources exceed the new
source standard concentration limit of
0.015 mg/dscm, actual mass rate
emissions are more than 50 percent
lower than would otherwise be
achieved with more conventional
hooding and higher ventilation rates.
The chromium electroplating standard
will be amended to include this
alternative type of control system.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Direct Final Rule
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 347 Coating,
Engraving, and Allied Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 4115
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AH69
3263. 1998 REVISION OF ACID RAIN
ALLOWANCE ALLOCATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7651 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 73
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, June 1, 1998.
Abstract: Title IV of the Clean Air Act
directs the EPA to establish an acid
rain program to reduce adverse effects
of acidic deposition. The centerpiece of
this control program is allocation of
allowances, or authorizations to emit
SO2, that are distributed by the
Administrator in limited quantities to
utility units and must be held by all
affected units to cover their SO2
emissions. In 1993, EPA finalized the
allowance allocations and provided, in
the regulation, the methodology for
revising the allocations in 1998 based
on several statutory provisions. This
rulemaking will implement that
methodology, eliminate unaffected
units, and eliminate unnecessary
sections of regulation. This rulemaking
will affect only utility units affected by
the acid rain program requirements and
does not affect small businesses or
government entities.
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
01/07/98
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3898
Agency Contact: Kathy Barylski,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9074
Fax: 202 565-2139
RIN: 2060-AG86
3264. LOCOMOTIVE EMISSION
STANDARDS
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 92
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1995.
NPRM, Judicial, January 31, 1997.
Final, Judicial, December 17, 1997.
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
Final Rule
02/11/97 62 FR 6366
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2961
Agency Contact: Charles Moulis,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 741-7826
RIN: 2060-AD33
3265. 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
Amendments of 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 will
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
seeks to more clearly define the
appropriate roles and requirements of
sources, permitting authorities and
Federal land managers and EPA 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
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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 07/23/96 61 FR 38249
Final Action 12/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3259
Agency Contact: Dennis Grumpier,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0871
RIN: 2060-AEll
3266. 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 Rain Program, EPA has learned
that several units listed in the tables
should not be affected by the Acid Rain
Program requirements. This action
would delete specific named units from
the tables.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/27/96 61 FR 68340
Final Rule 04/00/98
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, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9074
Fax: 202 565-2139
Email: barylski.kathy ©epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF46
3267. METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT
OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS - ADDITION
OF METHODS 203A, 203B, AND 203C
TO APPENDIX M OF PART 51
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401(b)(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 58 FR 61639
Final Action 08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2915
Agency Contact: Frederick Thompson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-19, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2707
RIN: 2060-AF83
3268. SALES VOLUME LIMIT
PROVISIONS FOR SMALL-VOLUME
MANUFACTURE CERTIFICATION FOR
CLEAN FUEL AND CONVENTIONAL
VEHICLE CONVERSIONS AND
RELATED PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 202;
Clean Air Act sec 203; Clean Air Act
sec 247; Clean Air Act sec 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.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 01/03/96 61 FR 140
Final Action ' 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3643
Agency Contact: Clifford Tyree,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4310
RIN: 2060-AF87
3269. AMENDMENTS TO PART 60,
PART 61, AND PART 63 AND
ADDITION OF METHOD 14A TO PART
60
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC
7410 to 7412; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC
7416
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 61;
40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will amend
the emission test methods and
performance specifications in
appendices A and B of part 60,
appendix B of part 61, and appendix
A of part 63 by revising the method
format to conform with Environmental '
Monitoring Management Council
(EMMC) guidelines. Conformance to the
guidelines will promote consistency
among inter-program methods. In
addition, minor technical and printing
errors in the methods will be corrected.
Similar errors in various subparts of
part 60 will also be corrected.
Performance specification 15 is also
being proposed in this rulemaking.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/27/97 62 FR 45369
Final Action 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
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Additional Information: SAN No. 3743
Agency Contact: Foston Curtis,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-19, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1063 .
Fax: 919 541-1039
RIN: 2060-AG21
3270. 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 sec 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 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
NPRM 09/11/96 61 FR 47840
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3750
Agency Contact: David Markwordt,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0837
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG30
3271. AMENDMENT TO THE USER
FEES FOR RADON PROFICIENCY
PROGRAMS RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2661 to 2665
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 195; 40 CFR 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 year 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 97) 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 fourth year of fee "•
collection on the radon industry.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Rule
10/00/98
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 Long,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6604J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9433
Fax: 202 565-2038
Email: long.james@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG64
3272. WASTE ISOLATION PILOT
PLANT (WIPP) COMPLIANCE
CERTIFICATION RULEMAKING
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: PL 102-579 as
amended by PL 104-201
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 194
Legal Deadline:
Other, Statutory, May 16, 1998, Land
Withdrawal Act.
Abstract: The Waste Isolation Pilot
Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act
(Act), amended October 30, 1992, gave
the EPA the authority to certify WIPP's
compliance with standards developed
by EPA for disposal of radioactive
waste. This Act,supplements EPA's
authority, under the Atomic Energy Act
and Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970,
to establish environmental standards
that protect the public and th9
environment from radioactive materials.
The Act prescribed the framework for
EPA's regulatory oversight of the WIPP
disposal system.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is
developing the WIPP as a potential
deep geologic repository for the
disposal of defense transuranic (TRU)
radioactive waste. Most TRU waste
proposed for disposal at the WIPP
consists of items that have become
• contaminated as a result of activities
associated with the production of
nuclear weapons, e.g., rags, equipment,
tools, protective gear, and organic or
inorganic sludges. The WIPP is located
in southeastern New Mexico, near
Carlsbad, approximately 2,100 feet
underground in excavated, natural salt
formation. Some of the waste that
would be disposed of at the WIPP is
currently stored at Federal facilities
across the United States. Most of the
waste proposed for disposal at the
WIPP will be generated in the future
as nuclear weapons are disassembled
and sites are cleaned up.
Before DOE can dispose of waste at the
WIPP, it must demonstrate that the
WIPP complies with EPA's radioactive
waste disposal standards at subparts B
and C of 40 CFR 191. DOE submitted
its compliance certification application
(CCA) to EPA on October 29, 1996,
showing how the WIPP facility will
meet the standards. The compliance
criteria at 40 CFR 194, which are
specific to the WIPP, will be used by
EPA to implement the radioactive
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waste disposal standards. The purpose
of this rulemaking is to certifyj through
the use of the compliance criteria,
whether the WIPP complies with the
disposal standards before waste
disposal can begin. Upon receipt of the
CCA in October 1996, EPA began
reviewing the CCA for both
completeness and technical adequacy.
On November 15,1996, the Agency
published in the Federal Register, 61
FR 58499, an Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM)
announcing that the CCA had been
received and announcing the Agency's
intent to conduct a rulemaking to
certify whether the WIPP facility will
comply with the disposal regulations.
The notice also announced a public
comment period and EPA's intent to
hold public hearings in New Mexico.
In its preliminary review, EPA
identified additional information
necessary for the CCA to constitute a
complete application. EPA requested
additional information in a letter
transmitted to DOE on December 19,
1996. DOE submitted the requested
information in letters to EPA in January
and February of 1997. On May 16,
1997, the Administrator informed the
Secretary of DOE that the CCA was
complete. The completeness
determination was announced in the
Federal Register on May 22,1997, 62
FR 27996. EPA is required under the
WIPP LWA S8(d)(l)(B) to certify
compliance within 1 year after receipt
of the Department of Energy's
compliance certification application.
On October 30,1997, EPA issued a
proposed rulemaking (62 FR 58792) to
certify that the WIPP will comply with
the radioactive waste disposal
regulations set forth at 40 CFR part 191.
In developing its proposed rulemaking,
EPA conducted an exhaustive scientific
review of over 100,000 pages of
documentation, held public hearings
and meetings in New Mexico, and
performed independent audits and
tests. Upon publication of the proposed
rule in the Federal Register, EPA
opened a 120-day public comment
period. In an effort to obtain
preliminary comments on the proposed
decision, EPA held meetings with
major stakeholders and held public
hearings in three cities in New Mexico.
EPA will consider all comments
received during the comment period in
making its final decision.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 11/15/96 61 FR 58499
NPRM 10/30/97 62 FR 58792
Final Rule 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3873
Agency Contact: Mary Kruger,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9310
RIN: 2060-AG85
3273. ADDITION OF METHOD 207 TO
APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR PART 51 -
METHOD FOR MEASURING
ISOCYANATES IN STATIONARY
SOURCE EMISSIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 listed certain
isocyanate compounds as hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs). The Agency does
not have any published test methods
that would measure air emissions of
these isocyanate compounds from
stationary sources. This action would
add a validated test method to measure
isocyanate emissions to appendix M of
part 51. Test methods in part 51 can
be adopted by any State for use in any
regulation that requires the
measurement of any of the isocyanate
compounds on the HAP list. This
action would not impose any new
regulatory requirements that do not
already exist. It should benefit State
governments by providing them with a
validated test procedure for measuring
the emissions of isocyanate
compounds.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/07/97 62 FR 64532
Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3900
Agency Contact: Gary McAlister,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-19, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1062
Fax: 919 541-1039
Email: mcalister.gary@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG88
3274. FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS
PROGRAM IN INDIAN COUNTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 766la(d)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71.4
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: Recognizing its trust
responsibilities to Indian Tribes, EPA
plans to exercise its regulatory
authority to issue permits to sources of
air pollution in Indian country where
sources are not regulated by Indian
Tribes. The Federal operating permits
program for stationary air sources
should extend to all of Indian country,
but the regulation that created the
program inadvertently created a
regulatory gap. A change in regulations
is needed to assure that each major
source in Indian country is subject to
either a State, Tribal, or Federal permit
program.
The regulatory change would create a
level playing field for industry. Also,
the regulatory change would assure that
EPA can regulate sources that create air
pollution problems in Indian country
or that are located in Indian country
and generate air pollution problems for
other areas.
There are no anticipated impacts on
small businesses or State or local
governments. The regulatory change
would eliminate a burden on Tribal
governments. They would not need to
demonstrate their jurisdiction over an
area in order for EPA to administer a
permit program for the area.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 03/21/97 62 FR 13748
Final Action 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3868
Agency Contact: Candace Carraway,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-12, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3189
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Fax: 919 541-5509
BIN: 2060-AG90
3275. TIER II (PHASE II) STUDY TO
ASSESS FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN
LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES (LDV) AND
LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS (LOT) TAILPIPE
EMISSION STANDARDS
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: PL 91-190; Clean Air
Act sec 203(i)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Legal Deadline:
Other, Statutory, June 1, 1997, Report
to Congress.
Abstract: EPA is mandated by the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 to
study whether or not further reductions
in emissions from light-duty vehicles
and light-duty trucks should be
required through lowering tailpipe
emissions standards. EPA is required to
submit a report to Congress not later
than June 1, 1997. The report will
consider whether there is a need for
further reductions in emissions,
whether the technology is available to
meet the more stringent standards, and
whether further reductions in emissions
will be needed and cost effective taking
into consideration alternative means of
attaining or maintaining national
ambient air quality standards.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3911
Agency Contact: Karl Simon, ,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Mail Code 6401, 401 M
Street SW., Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3623
Fax: 202 260-6011
RIN: 2060-AH04
3276. EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR
1978 AND LATER NEW
MOTORCYCLES—PROPOSED
CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS FOR
MOTORCYCLES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will propose
changes to the present regulatory
definition of a motorcycle to allow two-
or three-wheeled vehicles weighing up
to 1749 pounds to be considered
motorcycles. The proposed changes
could reduce administrative burden on
the motorcycle industry.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/02/97 62 FR 30291
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3912
Agency Contact: Frank Lamitola,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4479
Fax: 313 741-7869
Email: lamitola.frank@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH06
3277. ADDITION OF OPACITY
METHOD TO APPENDIX M OF 40 CFR
PART 51 (METHOD 203)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to
add a method, Method 203, for the
measurement of opacity from stationary
sources, to appendix M (Example Test
Methods for State Implementation
Plans) in 40 CFR part 51. This action
provides States with an instrumental
test method which can be used in
determining, on a continuous basis,
compliance with stationary source
opacity emission limitations.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/07/92 57 FR 46114
Final Rule 10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3958
Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-19, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5242
Fax: 919 541-1039
RIN: 2060-AH23
3278. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: CONTROL
OF METHYL BROMIDE EMISSIONS
THROUGH USE OF TARPS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 767l(g) Clean
Air Act section 608
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, January 30, 1998.
Abstract: This action is a
determination not to require the use of
gas impermeable tarps to control ozone-
depleting emissions of methyl bromide
where it is used on agricultural fields
as a soil fumigant. This determination
is based on review of available data and
field studies on the use of tarps,
particularly gas impermeable tarps, to
reduce emissions of methyl bromide
prior to its January 1,, 2001, phaseout.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Direct Final 04/00/98
Determination
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3982
OMB determined this action to.be "not
significant" under E.O. 12866.
Agency Contact: Carol Weisner,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9193
Fax: 202 565-2096
Email: weisner.carol@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH26 .
3279. REVISION OF DEFINITION OF
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS -
EXCLUSION OF METHYL ACETATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7641
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has received a petition
to add methyl acetate to the list of
compounds considered negligibly
reactive in the definition of VOC in 40
CFR 5l.lOO(s). This would remove this
compound from regulation as a VOC.
Since available data supports
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classification as "negligibly reactive",
EPA plans to propose the action. This
action will be deregulatory since this
compound would no longer be required
to be controlled as a VOC. There
should be no impact on small
businesses or State/local/tribal
governments since no new requirement
will be imposed on them.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
08/28/97 62 FR 44928
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals; 285 Paints,
Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels, and
Allied Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3943
Agency Contact: William L. Johnson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email:
johnson.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH27
3280. REVISIONS FOR OPTING INTO
THE ACID RAIN PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601; 42 USC
7651 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 74.4
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, September 9,1997,
Settlement Agreement.
Final, Judicial, April 8, 1998,
Settlement Agreement.
Abstract: In fulfilling the settlement of
litigation, the Acid Rain Program is
proposing to allow nonutility
combustion or process sources located
with affected utility units a limited
exception to the general requirement
that there be only one designated
representative for all affected units at
a source. We are also proposing
language to clarify that a thermal
energy plan may become effective
quarterly rather than only on January
1. These revisions are intended to
promote participation in the opt-in
program and clarify the existing
regulations.
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/25/97 62 FR 50456
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3981
Agency Contact: Kathy Barylski,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9074
Fax: 202 564-2139
Email: barylski.kathy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH36
3281. BAN THE SALE OF HALON
BLENDS AND THE INTENTIONAL
RELEASE OF HALONS DURING
TESTING AND TRAINING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, June 30, 1997.
Abstract: This rule is in response to
a lawsuit filed by the Sierra Club.
Pursuant to that lawsuit, EPA and the
Sierra Club signed a consent decree
containing a number of provisions
requiring Agency action. This rule
specifically responds to several
provisions in that consent decree;
namely, the requirement that the
Agency issue proposed rules regarding
(a) a ban of the sale of all halon blends,
(b) the intentional release of halons
during repair and testing of equipment
containing halons, (c) training
concerning the use of such equipment,
(d) disposal of halons, and (e) removal
or disposal of equipment containing
halons at the end of the life of such
equipment. The Agency issued a
proposed rule addressing these issues,
in accordance with the consent decree,
on July 7, 1997 (62 FR 36428). This
rule represents the Agency's final
action, as required by the consent
decree, concerning the proposed rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
07/07/97 62 FR 36428
04/00/98
Additional Information: SAN No. 3984
Agency Contact: Sue Stendebach,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9117
RIN: 2060-AH44
3282. EXPANDED ENGINE FAMILY
DEFINITIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE
FUELED VEHICLES AND ENGINES
MEETING LOW-EMISSION VEHICLE
(LEV) EXHAUST EMISSION
STANDARDS, FEE EXEMPTION, AND
RELATED PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2001; 15 USC
2002; 15 USC 2003; 15 USC 2005; 15
USC 2006; 15 USC 213; 42 USC 7521;
42 USC 7522; 42 USC 7524; 42 USC
7525; 42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7542; 42
USC 7549; 42 USC 7550; 42 USC 7552
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 40 CFR 88
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will ease the
burden of certification for both Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and
aftermarket conversion entities. This
action will, for vehicles and engines
meeting LEV emission standards,
broaden the definition of the term
"dedicated fuel system," broaden the
criteria for engine families, and provide
an exemption from certification fees.
This action is not a deregulatory action.
This action will provide another means
for small business to remain active
entities in supplying alternatively
fueled vehicles to the market place. The
above three changes are intended to
reduce the cost of complying with the
requirements of certification, and small
business will benefit from these
changes. This action will enhance the
ability for the regulated industry to
provide alternatively fueled vehicles to
the consumer in support the Executive
Order 13031.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Direct Final 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4030
Agency Contact: Clifford Tyree,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 668-4310
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Fax: 313 741-7869
Email: tyree.clifford@epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH52
3283. INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
(I/M) PROGRAM REQUIREMENT -
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS;
AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 75ll(a); 42
USC 7521; 42 USC 7541; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act requires
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) checks as
a regular part of enhanced I/M
programs. The OBD system is a series
of sensors and monitors throughout the
emissions control (and other) systems
of 1996 and newer cars and trucks. It
alerts the driver if there are any failures
which increase emissions beyond
acceptable levels. Any reoccurring
failures will continually light the
malfunction indicator light and compel
the owner to take the vehicle in for
diagnosis and applicable service.
However, there is insufficient data on
the effectiveness of this new
technology. The Agency must
determine how effective OBD is at
reducing emissions so that an
appropriate level of credit can be
accorded towards meeting the
performance standard. This action will
extend the implementation deadline for
OBD test requirements from the current
date of January 1, 1998 by 2 to 4 years
so that the necessary data can be
collected.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
12/22/97 62 FR 66841
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4033
OBD is envisioned to eventually
replace tailpipe testing all together. As
the implementation of tailpipe and
evaporative testing continue to be
challenged by political forces and some
technical problems, an accurate
assessment of OBD's effectiveness is
essential to the future of I/M. Delaying
the implementation of OBD testing will
not have an adverse impact on
emissions reductions, not only because
OBD-equipped vehicles are the newest
and by far the cleanest but also because
OBD equipped vehicles would still be
subject to I/M tailpipe testing in
applicable areas.
Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 313 741-7928
Fax: 313 668-4497
Email:
polovick.buddy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH62
3284. • NATIONAL EMISSION
STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE
CATEGORY: PULP AND PAPER
PRODUCTION; AMENDMENTS TO THE
PROMULGATED RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.440 to 63.459
(Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is
to clarify sections of the promulgated
pulp and paper industry maximum
achievable control technology (MACT)
standards where commenters have
indicated that the wording is confusing.
This action will also correct any
typographical errors noted. This action
will contain guidance and amended
rule language.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Rule
05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4123
Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5396
Fax: 919 541-0246
Stephen Shedd, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air and Radiation,
MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 541-0246
RIN: 2060-AH74
3285. • ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE
NSPS AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
, Legal Authority: Not yet determined
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NSPS currently requires
monitoring of the furnace pressure by
installing a pressure sensor in the •
furnace or in the duct connected to the
furnace. Maintaining an operating
pressure sensor under these conditions
of extreme temperatures is difficult.
The NSPS will be amended to allow
daily observations of visible emissions
from the shop in conjunction with
monitoring of primary and secondary
emission control system parameters, in
lieu of monitoring internal furnace
pressure. This amendment was
recommended by the iron and steel
common sense initiative.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4125
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AH95
3286. • NESHAP: PETROLEUM
REFINERIES - AMENDMENTS TO
FINAL 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: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.640; 40 CFR
63.641; 40 CFR 63.644; 40 CFR 63.645;
40 CFR 63.648; 40 CFR 63.654
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action corrects errors in
the emissions average provisions. It
also removes the deadline date for
submitting an emissions averaging plan
in order to permit refiners the
opportunity to average emissions
whenever opportunities are identified.
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The action exempts two process vents
In refinery hydrogen, plants from the
omission control requirements in the
miscellaneous process vent (MPV)
provisions of the rule. The emission
controls that provided the basis for the
MVP provisions are not applicable to
the two vents. The Agency was not
aware of this situation at the time the
rule was promulgated. Controls that are
applicable have not been identified and
evaluated.
Opportunities for eliminating
redundancy and reducing the burden in
the monitoring, recordkeeping and
reporting provisions continued to be
identified. Such amendments will be
included in this action if they do not
alter the applicability, stringency,
schedule, and enforcement aspects of
the rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule
04/00/98
asthmatic individuals posed by short-
term peak sulfur dioxide exposure.
On March 7, 1995, EPA proposed
implementation strategies for reducing
short-term high concentrations of sulfur
dioxide emissions in the ambient air.
On May 22, 1996, EPA published its
final decision not to revise the primary
sulfur dioxide NAAQS. The notice
stated that EPA would shortly propose
a new implementation strategy to assist
States in addressing short-term peaks of
sulfur dioxide. The new
implementation strategy - the
Intervention Level Program - was
proposed on January 2, 1997. Final
action on the Intervention level
program is anticipated for December
1998.
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 291 Petroleum
Refining
Additional Information: SAN No. 3168
Agency Contact: James F. Durham,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5672
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: durham.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AIOO
3287. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE
(REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7409; Clean
Air Act sec 109
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.4; 40 CFR
50.5; 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, November 1,1994,
(review only).
Final, Judicial, April 22, 1996, (review
only).
Abstract: On November 15,1994, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
proposed not to revise the existing 24-
hour and annual primary standards.
The EPA sought public comment on the
need to adopt additional regulatory
measures to address the health risk to
Timetable:
Action
NPRM NAAQS
Review
NPRM NAAQS
Date FR Cite
11/15/94 59 FR 58958
03/07/95 60 FR 12492
Implementation
(part 51)
Final NAAQS Review 05/22/96 61 FR 25566
NPRM Revised 01/02/97 62FR210
NAAQS
Implementation
(Part 51)
Final Rule NAAQS 12/00/98
Implementation
(Part 51)
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 1002.
Agency Contact: Susan Stone
(Review), Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-1146
Eric Crump (Implementation),
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-4719
RIN: 2060-AA61
3288. NESHAP: MINERAL WOOL
PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 emits
several of the 188 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.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/08/97 62 FR 25370
Final Action 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3461
Agency Contact: Mary Johnson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5025
RIN: 2060-AE08
3289. 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, 1997,
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 so
that the schedule is met. The standards
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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 emits several of the 189 HAPs
listed in section 112(b) of the CAAA.
The purpose of this action is to pursue
a regulatory development program that
would help to ensure that emission
standards may be proposed and
promulgated according to the mandated
schedule.
Timetable:
Agency Contact: James Maysilles,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-3265
RIN: 2060-AE41
3291. NESHAP: PHOSPHATE
FERTILIZERS PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 112
Action
Date FR Cite CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
12/27/96 61 FR 68430
04/00/98
NPRM
Final Action
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3303
Agency Contact: David Painter,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515
RIN: 2060-AE40
3290. NESHAP: STEEL PICKLING, HC1
PROCESS
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: 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
09/18/97 62 FR 49052
04/00/98
NPRM
Final Rule
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3345
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997,
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 so 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 emits several of
the 189 HAPs listed in section 112(b)
of the CAAA. The purpose of this
action is to pursue a regulatory
development program that would help
to ensure that emission standards may
be proposed and promulgated
according to the mandated schedule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
12/27/96 61 FR 68430
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3304
Agency Contact: David Painter,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515
RIN: 2060-AE44
3292. 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
standards for each of the listed
categories of HAPs emission sources,
and (3) develop emission standards for
each source of HAPs. These standards
are to be technology-based and are to
require the maximum degree of
emission reduction determined to be
achievable by the Administrator. The
Agency has determined that the wool
fiberglass manufacturing industry may
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 03/31/97 62 FR 15228
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,,
Local, Federal
Sectors Affected: 327 Concrete,
Gypsum, and Plaster Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3123
Agency Contact: William Neuffer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5435
RIN: 2060-AE75
3293. NESHAP: POLYETHER
POLYOLS PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 112
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CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Timetable:
Legal Deadline: Action
Final, Statutory, November 15,1997.
Abstract: Title III of the CAA requires
development of emission standards for
all major sources emitting any of the
hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
identified in section 112(b) of the CAA.
Polyether Polyol Production is listed as
a category of major sources hased on
documented emissions of propylene
oxide and ethylene oxide. This action
will regulate the release of HAPs from
the following process areas located at
polyether polyol manufacturing
facilities: process vents (e.g., reactors),
storage, equipment leaks and other
fugitive sources, and wastewater
operations.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/04/97 62 FR 46804
Correction Notice 10/20/97 62 FR 54410
Rnal Action 11/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3408
Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard,
Environmental Protection Agency, Ab-
end Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AE81
3294. NESHAP: PHARMACEUTICALS
PRODUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63(G)
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.
NPRM 04/02/97 62 FR 15754
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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
3295. NESHAP: PESTICIDE ACTIVE
INGREDIENT PRODUCTION
(PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL
CHEMICALS)
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1997.
Abstract: The following ten source
categories (which are all pesticide
active ingredients) are listed under the
Production of Agricultural Chemicals
(PAC) industry group: 1) 2,4-D Salts
and Esters Production; 2) 4-Chloro-2-
Methylphenoxyacetic Acid Production;
3) 4, 6-Dinitro-o-Cresol Production; 4)
Captafol Production; 5) Captan
Production; 6) Chloroneb Production; 7)
Chlorothalonil Production; 8) Dacthal
(tm) Production; 9) Sodium
Pentachlorophenate Production; 10)
Tordon (tm) Acid Production.
On November 10, 1997, the EPA
proposed standards for all pesticide
active ingredient producers including
the 10 categories listed above. Any
other pesticide active ingredient
production plant which produces or
uses any of the 188 listed hazardous
air pollutants were also included. A
variety of HAPs are emitted including,
toluene, formaldehyde, methanol,
chlorinated compounds, etc.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/10/97 62 FR 60566
Final Rule 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3450
Agency Contact: Lalit Banker,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5420
RIN: 2060-AE84
3296. NESHAP: FLEXIBLE
POLYURETHANE FOAM 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, 1997.
Abstract: Title III of the amended
Clean Air Act (CAA) requires
development of emission standards for
all major sources, and selected area
sources, emitting any'of the hazardous
air pollutants (HAP) identified in
section 112(b) of the CAA. Flexible
Polyurethane Foam Production is listed
as a category of major sources based
on documented emissions of methylene
chloride and 2,4-toluene diisocyanate.
This action will regulate the release of
HAP from the following emission
sources located at slabstock, rebond,
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 (i.e., gluing and flame
lamination). In June 1996 the Agency
added a separate source category to
address HAP from fabrication
operations.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/27/96 61 FR 68406
Correction Notice 02/03/97 62 FR 05074
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 308 Miscellaneous
Plastics Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3338
Agency Contact: David Svendsgaard,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
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Phone: 919 541-2380
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AE86
Timetable:
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63(F)(G)(H)
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 Dimmers).
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
NPRM 08/22/97 62 FR 44614
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3469
Agency Contact: John Schaefer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0296
RIN: 2060-AE99
3298. NESHAP: RADON EMISSIONS
FROM PHOSPHOGYPSUM STACKS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 Clean
Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61
Legal Deadline: None
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 final rule
which may increase the limit and
reduce the certification requirements
for that use.
Action
Date
FR Cite
3297. NESHAP: MANUFACTURE OF
TETRAHYDROBENZALDEHYDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec
NPRM
Final Action
05/08/96 61 FR 20775
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2547
Agency Contact: Pat Tilson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9762
RIN: 2060-AF04
3299. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO
AEROSPACE NESHAP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 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. An
additional set of amendments will be
proposed at the same time which will
address issues with General Aviation.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
10/29/96 61 FR 55842
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 372 Aircraft and
Parts
Additional Information: SAN No. 3836
Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0164
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG65
3300. SPECIFIC POLLUTANTS: LIST
OF CATEGORIES EMITTING 7
SPECIFIED HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 74l2(c)(6)
Clean Air Act sec 112(c)(6)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, June 11, 1997, Notice
of Availability.
Final, Judicial, March 4, 1998.
Abstract: Under CAA section 112(c)(6),
special studies are required to identify,
for potential standards development,
sources and national emissions of seven
specific air toxics. These seven are
alkylated lead compounds, polycyclic
organic matter (POM),
hexachlorobenzene, mercury,
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofurans
(2,3,7,8-TCDF), and 2,3,7,8-
tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (2,3,7,8-
TCDD). EPA is required to identify the
sources accounting for 90% of the
emissions of these pollutants and
assure that those sources are subject to
standards.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Announcement 06/11/97 62 FR 33625
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3960
Agency Contact: Laurel Driver,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2859
Fax: 919 541-7690
RIN: 2060-AH20
3301. FIELD CITATION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7413(d) Clean
Air Act sec 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
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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:
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
and solefins. Refiners must meet
specific criteria in order to qualify for
one or more of these adjustments.
Action
Date FR Cite Timetable:
NPRM 05/03/94 59 FR 22776
Rnal Rule 04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2937
Agency Contact: Gary Securest,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 2242A, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-8661
RIN: 2020-AA32
3302. 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 Clean
Air Act sec 114; 42 USC 7545(c) Clean
Air Act sec 211(c); 42 USC 7601 Clean
Air Act sec 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
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/04/95 60 FR 40009
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3604
Agency Contact: Christine Brunner,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4287
Fax: 313 741-7869
RIN: 2060-AG80
3303. TRANSPORTATION
CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT
AND SOLICITATION FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE 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
Clean Air Act sec 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
ar.e 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 07/09/96 61 FR 35994
Final Action 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3610
Agency Contact: Meg Patulski,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 3.13 741-7842
Fax: 313 668-4531
Email: patulski.meg@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG79
3304. NATIONAL VOC 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
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the criteria described in the consumer
and commercial product study (March
1995), and category listing (March
1995), EPA has determined that VOC
emissions from automobile refinish
coatings should be regulated.
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 04/30/96 61 FR 19005
Supplemental NPRM 12/30/97 62 FR 67784
Final Rule 07/00/98,
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
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
3305. VOC REGULATION FOR
ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 Clean
Air Act sec 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.
The EPA is working with coating
manufacturers and other stakeholders
to ensure that this rule is based on the
best possible understanding of the
industry and that it affords the
flexibility to achieve the necessary
emission reductions in the most
sensible, cost-effective ways.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/25/96 61 FR 32729
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3351
Agency Contact: Ellen Ducey,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, Research Triangle Park,
NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5408
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: ducey.ellen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE55
3306. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION
STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, March 1997.
Abstract: This regulation will reduce
volatile organic compound (VOC)
emissions from 24 types of consumer
products which are currently regulated
by California and several other States.
The EPA is working with consumer
product manufacturers and other
stakeholders to ensure that this rule is
based on the best possible
understanding of the industry and that
it affords the flexibility to achieve the
necessary emission reductions in the -
most sensible, cost-effective ways.
Timetable:
Action
FR Cite
NPRM 04/02/96 61 FR 14531
Final Action 06/00/98
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
Agency Contact: Bruce Moore,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5460
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: mpore.bruce@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF62
3307. 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: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: None
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
substantially as effective in reducing
VOC emissions from the use of these
coatings in ozone nonattainment areasl
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
Final Action
08/22/97 62 FR 44672
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
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Sectors Affected: 37 Transportation
Equipment; 45 Transportation by Air;
243 Millwork, Veneer, Plywood, and
Structural Wood Members; 25 Furniture
and Fixtures
Additional Information: SAN No. 3828
Agency Contact: Daniel Brown,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5305
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: brown.dan@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2060-AG59
3308. OPEN-MARKET TRADING
GUIDANCE
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate
existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 182;
Clean Air Act sec 187
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) will issue
guidance 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. Once the State
implementation plan (SIP) is approved,
companies could engage in emissions
trades without prior regulatory
approval as long as accountability is
ensured in accordance with the
guidance. 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
08/03/95 60 FR 39668
08/25/95 60 FR 44290
NPRM
Notice Inclusion of
Proposed Model
Rule
Final Action 05/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3660
Agency Contact: Nancy Mayer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-15, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5390
Fax: 919 541-0839
RIN: 2060-AF60
3309. 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 7521 Clean
Air Act sec 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 cannot 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 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.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/03/96 61 FR 34778
Final Action 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3300
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.
Agency Contact: Laurel Home,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 741-7803
Fax: 313 741-7816
RIN: 2060-AG81
3310. • IMPORTATION OF
NONCONFORMING VEHICLES;
AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522; Clean
Air Act sec 203; 42 USC 7525; Clean
Air Act sec 206; 42 USC 7541; Clean
Air Act sec 207; 42 USC 7542; Clean
Air Act sec 208; 42 USC 7601; Clean
Air Act sec 301; 42 USC 7522; Clean
Air Act sec 203; 42 USC 7550; Clean
Air Act sec 216; 42 USC 7601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the
regulations in 40 CFR part 85, subpart
P to allow entry into the U.S. of
vehicles which are originally sold in
Canada and which are identical to their
U.S. counterparts, without obtaining a
certificate of conformity from EPA. This
action is in response to a petition for
review of import rules. The final rule
also will address certain other issues
in part 85, subpart P and subpart R,
including: 1) formalizing a longstanding
EPA policy regarding the importation
of owned vehicles that are proven to
be identical to a vehicle certified for
sale in the U.S., 2) establishing new
emission standards applicable to
imported nonconforming vehicles, 3)
clarifying the regulatory language that
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concerns exclusions and exemptions
from meeting Federal emission
requirements, and 4) providing several
minor clarifications to the existing
regulations.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 03/24/94 59 FR 13912
Supplemental NPRM 02/12/96 61 FR 5840
Final Rule 11/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2665
Agency Contact: Len Lazarus,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 640 5J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9281
RIN: 2060-AI03
3311. REVISION TO THE COVERED
AREAS PROVISION FOR
REFORMULATED GASOLINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7545 Clean
Air Act sec 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-RFG (conventional
gasoline) is prohibited from being sold
or dispensed to the ultimate consumers
of the gasoline).
The RFC 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 RFC program (the opt-in
provision).
This action will expand the opt-in
provision to include areas 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 RFC 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 status.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 03/26/97 62 FR 25074
Final Rule 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3843
Agency Contact: Karen Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9674
RIN: 2060-AG77
3312. APPLICABILITY OF ON-
HIGHWAY HEAVY-DUTY CERTIFIED
ENGINES FOR USE IN NONROAD
HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT; AMENDMENT
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 on specialty
vehicles and equipment that have
historically elected to use cleaner on-
highway heavy-duty engines.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/12/96 61 FR 58102
Final Rule 04/00/98
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
3313. NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION
ENGINES AT OR BELOW 19
KILOWATTS (25 HORSEPOWER)
(PHASE 2)
Priority: Other Significant. Major under
5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547 Clean
Air Act sec 213
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
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
lawnmowers, string trimmers, chain.
saws, and small pumps and generators.
The 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
03/27/97 62 FR 14740
01/27/98 63 FR 3950
ANPRM
NPRM Hand-held
engines
NPRM Non-hand-held 01/27/98 63 FR 3950
engines
Final Rule Hand-held 12/00/98
engines
Final Rule Non-hand- 12/00/98
held engines
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
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Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3361
Agency Contact: Betsy McCabe,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI
48105
Phone: 313 668-4344
BIN: 2060-AE29
3314. NSPS: NITROGEN OXIDE
EMISSIONS FROM FOSSIL-FUEL
FIRED STEAM GENERATING UNITS-
REVISION
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 sec 407(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.40
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, July 1,1997.
Final, Judicial, September 3,1998,
Deadlines may be revised.
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 overtired
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
07/09/97 62 FR 36948
09/00/98
NPRM
Final Action
Small Entities Affected: None
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 Eddinger,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
RIN: 2060-AE56
3315. PROTECTION OF
STRATOSPHERIC OZONE:
SUPPLEMENTAL RULE REGARDING
A RECYCLING STANDARD UNDER
SECTION 608
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
Clean Air Act sec 608
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend the
recordkeeping aspects of the technician
certification program, clarify aspects of
a sales restriction, and adopt an
updated version of ARI standard 740.
The rule will also clarify the distinction
between major and minor repairs and
amend several definition including
small appliances. The rule also address
the transfers of unreclaimed refrigerant
between majority owned and majority
controlled subsidiaries.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM1
NPRM
Final Action
02/29/96
11/01/96
04/00/98
61FR7858
61FR56493
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3556
Additional SANs 3895, 3896
This rule will be a reproposal. This rule
will address a potential adoption of a
more flexible method for cleaning
refrigerants transferred between
appliances with different ownership
with a potential adoption of a 3rd party
certification program for labs.
Agency Contact: Michael Forlini,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 233-9475
Fax: 202 233-9665
RIN: 2060-AF36
3316. UPDATE OF THE
ACCEPTABILITY LIST UNDER THE
SIGNIFICANT NEW ALTERNATIVES
POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC
7601; 42 USC 7671k Clean Air Act sec
612
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 612 of the Clean Air
Act requires EPA to identify
alternatives to Class I and II ozone
depleting substances and to publish
lists of acceptable and unacceptable
substitutes. Producers of substitutes
must notify EPA at least 90 days before
alternatives are introduced into
interstate commerce. Unlike acceptable
alternatives (see Notices), substitutes
which are deemed by EPA to be
unacceptable or acceptable subject to
use restrictions must go through notice
and comment rulemaking. Substitute
lists are updated intermittently
depending on the volume of
notifications.
Timetable:
Action
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Rule
Notice -1
NPRM-1
Notice - 2
Final Rule
Notice - 3
NPRM-2
Notice - 4
NPRM-3
Final Rule
Notice - 5
Final Rule
Notice - 6
NPRM-4
Notice 7
Final Rule
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 FR4736
05/22/96 61 FR 25604
05/22/96 61 FR 25585
09/05/96 61 FR 47012
10/16/96 61 FR 54030
03/10/97 62 FR 10700
05/21/97 62 FR 27874
06/03/97 62 FR 30275
07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3525
(Generic SAN)
Agency Contact: Carol Weisner,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9193
Fax: 202 565-2096
RIN: 2060-AG12
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3317. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES
AND HAZARDOUS WASTE
GENERATORS: ORGANIC AIR
EMISSION STANDARDS FOR TANKS,
SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS AND
CONTAINERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Resource Conservation
Recovery Act sec 3002; Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265;
40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These standards were
promulgated on December 6, 1994, and
were effective on December 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, the EPA
identified certain provisions for which
the intended emission reductions can
be achieved with less burdensome
standards. The EPA amended the final
rule on 11/25/96 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 semiannual rather
than annual. An additional amendment
was promulgated 12/8/97 to clarify the
intent and effect of a few amendment
provisions which were not clear in the
11/25/96 amendment notice. An
additional amendment may be
published in spring 1998 that may
provide facilities to vent emissions
from tank enclosures to non-
combustion devices, as explained in the
12/8/97 preamble.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Technical
Date
08/14/95
02/09/96
FR Cite
60 FR 41 870
61FR4903
Final 11/25/96 61 FR 59931
Technical 12/08/97 62 FR 64636
Amendments
Technical Amendment 05/00/98
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, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-2363 '
BIN: 2060-AG44
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Long-Term Actions
3318. • CARBON BLACK
PRODUCTION NESHAP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The purpose of this action is
to develop a Maximum Achievable
Control Technology (MACT) Standard
for the production of carbon black. The
Clean Air Amendments of 1990 require
this action to be promulgated by
November 15, 2000. The production of
carbon black results in the release to
the air of three hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs) identified by the Act: carbon
disulfide, carbonyl sulfide, and
hydrogen cyanide. Health effects of
these chemicals include acute effects
such as nausea, headache, increased
rate of respiration, eye and skin
irritation and other effects. Chronic
effects can include cardiovascular and
respiratory effects. Additionally carbon
disulfide has been observed to cause
reproductive effects such as congenital
malformations, embryotoxicity, and
functional and behavioral disturbances
in animal studies. Carbon black is
widely used as a reinforcing agent for
rubber. It is also used as a colorant for
printing ink, painting, paper and
plastics. By far the largest use of carbon
black is in the manufacture of
automotive tires. There are 24 carbon
black facilities in the nation. Carbon
black is manufactured by burning
hydrocarbons in a limited supply of air.
This produces a black smoke
containing extremely small carbon
black particles which can be separated
from the combustion gases to form a
fluffy powder of intense blackness.
Timetable:
Email: schaefer.john@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH68
3319. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL
GAS PRODUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
02/02/98 63 FR 6288
05/00/99
Action
NPRM
Final Rule
08/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 289 Miscellaneous
Chemical Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 4105
Agency Contact: John Schaefer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-0296
Fax: 919 541-0296
Date FR Cite Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Stephen Shedd
Phone: 919 541-5397
Email: shedd.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE34
3320. NESHAP: IRON FOUNDRIES
AND STEEL FOUNDRIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: James Maysilles
Phone: 919 541-3265
BIN: 2060-AE43
3321. NESHAP: CYANIDE CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Keith Barnett
Phone: 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AE45
3322. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON
AND STEEL
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM; 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine
Phone: 919 541-5289
RIN: 2060-AE48
3323. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL,
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL
BOILERS AND PROCESS HEATERS
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: James Eddinger
Phone: 919 541-5426
Fax: 919 541-5450
RIN: 2060-AG69
3324. NESHAP: MANUFACTURE OF
CARBON BLACK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: John Schaefer
Phone: 919 541-0296
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AH19
3325. OPERATING PERMITS:
REVISIONS (PART 70)
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 70; 40 CFR 51
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/29/94 59 FR 44460
NPRM Supplemental 04/27/95 60 FR 20804
Proposal for Part 71
NPRM Supplemental 08/31/95 60 FR 45530
Proposal for Part 70
Final Action 04/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Ray Vogel
Phone: 919 541-3153
Fax: 919 541-5509
RIN: 2060-AF70
3326. SERVICE INFORMATION
AVAILABILITY
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Rule 04/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Dickinson
Phone: 202 233-9256
Fax: 202 233-9596
Email:
dickinson.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG13
3327. NSPS: SEWAGE SLUDGE
INCINERATORS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
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 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 01/14/97 62 FR 1868
NPRM 05/00/99
Final Action 05/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Eugene Grumpier
Phone: 919 541-0881
Fax: 919 541-5600
RIN: 2060-AG50
3328. NESHAP: PLYWOOD AND
PARTICLE BOARD MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
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Agency Contact: Penny Lassiter
Phone: 919 541-5396
Fax: 919 541-0246
RIN: 2060-AG52
3329. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS
CELLULOSE PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: William Schrock
Phone: 919 541-5032
Fax: 919 541-3470
RIN: 2060-AHll
3330. NESHAP: MUNICIPAL SOLID
WASTE LANDFILLS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation:. 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Michele Laur
Phone: 919 541-2421
RIN: 2060-AH13
3331. STORAGE TANK RULE
REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (Revision); 40
CFR 61 (Revision); 40 CFR 63
(Revision); 40 CFR 264 (Revision); 40
CFR 265 (Revision)
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Mark Morris
Phone: 919 541-5416
RIN: 2060-AH15
3332. TRANSPORTATION
CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT:
CLARIFICATION OF TRADING
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Laura Voss
Phone: 313 741-7858
Fax: 313 668-4531
Email: voss.laura@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH31
3333. NESHAP: COKE OVENS:
PUSHING, QUENCHING, & BATTERY
STACKS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/99
Final Rule 05/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Alfred Vervaert
Phone: 919 541-5602
Fax: 919 541-5600
RIN: 2060-AH55
3334. • FUMED SILICA PRODUCTION
NESHAP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990; 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 (HAP) 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 fumed silica
production industry may be reasonably
anticipated to emit one or more 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
emissions standards may be proposed
and promulgated according to the
mandated schedule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 281 Industrial
Inorganic Chemicals
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 4111
Agency Contact: Jeff Telander,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5427
RIN: 2060-AH72
3335. • MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY NESHAP
FOR TACONITE IRON ORE
PROCESSING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 112;
PL 91-190, sec 203
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: More than two-thirds of the
iron ore produced in the United States
consists of taconite, a low-grade iron
ore largely from deposits in Minnesota
and Michigan. Processing of taconite
consists of crushing and grinding the
ore to liberate iron-bearing particles,
concentrating the ore by separating the
particles from the waste material
(gangue), and pelletizing the iron ore
concentrate. The taconite iron ore
processing category includes any
facility engaged in separating and
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concentrating iron ore from taconite,
including but not limited to the
following: liberation of the iron ore by
wet or dry crushing and grinding,
concentration of the iron ore by
magnetic separation or flotation,
peuetization by wet tumbling with a
balling drum or balling disc, and
induration using a vertical shaft
furnace, straight grate, circular grate, or
grate/kiln.
The taconite iron ore processing source
category is comprised of nine facilities
operating in the United States. Seven
facilities are located in Minnesota and
two are located in Michigan. The
expected sources of HAP emissions for
this source category include: fossil fuel
combustion sources, and possibly the
handling and transfer of mined ore
containing naturally occurring
inorganic compounds. Anticipated HAP
emissions released from these sources
primarily include: formaldehyde,
manganese, nickel, arsenic, and
chromium. The HAP emissions from
this source category are estimated to be
approximately 180 tons/yr. The HAP
emissions from individual facilities are
estimated to range from 1.6 tons/yr to
41.6 tons/yr.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/01
Final Rule 12/00/02
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 101 Iron Ores
Procurement: This is a procurement-
related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is a
paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 4102
There are nine taconite processing
facilities in the US; seven are located
in Minnesota and two are located in
Michigan. The MACT standard for this
industry group will be shared between
EPA and the state of Minnesota. State
regulations currently in place include
both air emissions limitations and
prohibition of effluent discharge to
Great Lakes waters, and both air and
water monitoring requirements. Otiier
existing Federal regulations may be
affected under RCRA and TSCA.
Agency Contact: Susan Zapata,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: zapata.susan@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2060-AH73
3336. • NATIONAL EMISSION
STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANTS FOR THE
HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq;
44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO
12291
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000,
Clean Air Act.
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 (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
hydrochloric acid plants may be major
sources for one or more HAPs. As a
consequence, a regulation (emission
standards) is being developed for the
hydrochloric acid production industry,
to be promulgated by November 15,
2000.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 282 Plastics
Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other
Manmade Fibers, Except Glass; 286
Industrial Organic Chemicals; 281
Industrial Inorganic Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 4104
Agency Contact: Joseph Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5446
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: wood.joe@epamail.epa.gov
Ken Durkee, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13,
RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5425
Email: durkee.ken@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH75
3337. • NESHAP: AMMONIUM
SULPHATE PRODUCTION
(CAPROLACTAM BY-PRODUCT)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This project is to develop
national emissions standards for
hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) by
establishing emissions limitations for
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) which
can be emitted by the three known
sources in this category. The emissions
limitations are to be based upon the
application of the maximum achievable
control technology (MACT). The
purpose of the NESHAP is to reduce
emissions of HAP to protect public
health and the environment. The
project is scheduled to begin in the fall
of 1997. The initial stage of this project
is to gather information on the industry
processes, emissions of HAP and
available emissions control
technologies. That work will be
followed by the development, proposal
and promulgation of NESHAP.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/99
Final Rule 12/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 287 Agricultural
Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 4116
Agency Contact: David Painter,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515
Fax: 919 541-5600
RIN: 2060-AH77
3338. • NESHAP: ASPHALT / COAL
TAR APPLICATION ON METAL PIPES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA), as
amended in 1990, requires the EPA to
(1) publish an initial list of all
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categories of major and area sources of
the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
listed in section 112(b) of the CAA, (2)
promulgate a schedule establishing a
date for the promulgation of emission
standards for each of the listed
categories of HAPs emission sources,
and (3) develop emission standards for
each source of HAPs. These standards
are to be technology-based and are to
require the maximum degree of
emission reduction determined to be
achievable by the Administrator. The
Agency has determined that the
application of asphalt or coal tar to
metal pipes may reasonably be
anticipated to emit several of the 189
HAPs listed in section 112 (b) of the
CAA. As a consequence, a regulatory
development program is being pursued
for the asphalt/coal tar application on
metal pipes industry to promulgate
emission standards within 10 years of
enactment of the CAA amendments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
09/00/99
01/00/01
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 347 Coating,
Engraving, and Allied Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 4107
Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5435
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: neuffer.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH78
3339. • NESHAP: CLAY PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA), as
amended in 1990, requires the EPA to
(1) publish an initial list of all
categories of major and area sources of
the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
listed in section 112(b) of the CAA, (2)
promulgate a schedule establishing a
date for the promulgation of emission
standards for each of the listed
categories of HAPs emission sources,
and (3) develop emission standards for
each source of HAPs. These standards
are to be technology-based and are to
require the maximum degree of
emission reduction determined to be
achievable by the Administrator. The
Agency has determined that the clay
products 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 clay
products manufacturing industry to
promulgate emission standards within
10 years of enactment of the CAA
amendments.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/99
Final Rule 01/00/01
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 325 Structural Clay
Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 4113
Agency Contact: Bill Neuffer,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5435
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: neuffer.bill@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH79
3340. • NESHAP: HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
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 (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 plants
may be major sources for one or more
HAPs. As a consequence, a regulation
(emission standards) is being developed
for the hydrogen chloride industry, to
be promulagated by November 15,
2000.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/00
11/00/01
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals; 281 Industrial
Inorganic Chemicals; 282 Plastics
Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other
Manmade Fibers, Except Glass
Additional Information: SAN No. 4112
Agency Contact: Kenneth Durkee,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5425
Joseph Wood, Environmental Protection
Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13,
RTF, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5446
RIN: 2060-AH80
3341. • NESHAP: POLYVINYL
CHLORIDE PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 CAA 112
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000.
Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 requires 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 plants
may be major sources for one or more
HAPs. As a consequence, a regulation
(emission standards) is being developed
for the polyvinyl chloride industry, to
be promulgated by November 15, 2000.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/99
Final Rule 06/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4114
Agency Contact: Warren Johnson,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, RTF, NC 27711
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Phone: 919 541-5124
Fax: 919 541-0072
Email: johnson.warren@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH82
3342. • NESHAP: URANIUM
HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 7, 2000.
Abstract: This project will develop
national emissions standards for
hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) by
establishing emissions limitations for
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) which
can be emitted by the t\vo known
sources in this category. The emissions
limitations are to be based upon the
application of the maximum achievable
control technology (MACT). The
purpose of the NESHAP is to reduce
emissions of HAP to protect public
health and the environment. The
project will begin in the spring of 1999.
Initially, information on the industry
processes and emissions of HAP will
be analyzed to identify available
emissions control technologies. That
work will be followed by the
development, proposal and
promulgation of NESHAP.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Rule
Date
12/00/99
12/00/00
FR Cite
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 333 Primary
Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous
Metals
Additional Information: SAN No. 4098
Agency Contact: David Painter,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, MD-13, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: 919 541-5515
Fax: 919 541-5600
RIN: 2060-AH83
3343. NESHAP/NSPS:
RECIPROCATING INTERNAL
COMBUSTION ENGINE
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
3346. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS
ORGANIC CHEMICAL PRODUCTION
AND PROCESSES
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local,
Tribal
Agency Contact: Amanda Agnew
Phone: 919 541-5268
Fax: 919 541-5450
RIN: 2060-AG63
3344. NESHAP/NSPS: COMBUSTION
TURBINE
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Randy McDonald
Phone: 919 541-5402
RIN: 2060-AE82
3347. NESHAP: CHLORINE
PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
CFR Citation:
Timetable:
Action
44 CFR 60
Date
Timetable:
Action
FR Cite NPRM
Final Rule ,
Date
11/00/99
11/00/00
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Sims Roy
Phone: 919 541-5263
Fax: 919 541-5450
RIN: 2060-AG67
3345. NESHAP: REINFORCED
PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario
Phone: 919 541-5308
RIN: 2060-AE85
3348. NESHAP: PAINT STRIPPER
USERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date FR Cite
11/00/99
11/00/00
Action
NPRM
Final Rule
Date
11/00/99
11/00/00
FR Cite
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Madeleine Strum
Phone: 919 541-2383
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email:
strum.madeleine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AE79
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG26
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3349. NESHAP: BOAT
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/99
Final Rule 12/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Madeleine Strum
Phone: 919 541-2383
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email:
strum.madeleine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG27
3350. NESHAP: TIRE
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Tony Wayne
Phone: 919 541-5439
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG29
3351. PETROLEUM SOLVENT DRY
CLEANERS MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY (MACT)
STANDARD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: James Szykman
Phone: 919 541-2452
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG34
3352. LARGE APPLIANCE (SURFACE
COATING) NESHAP/VOC
REDUCTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Susan Zapata
Phone: 919 541-5167
RIN: 2060-AG68
3354. NESHAP: LIME
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Joseph Wood
Phone: 919 541-5446 ,
RIN: 2060-AG72
3355. INDUSTRIAL COMBUSTION
COORDINATED RULEMAKING - ICCR
PROJECT
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email:
serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG54
3353. NESHAP: REFRACTORIES
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Fred Porter
Phone: 919 541-5251
Fax: 919 541-5450
Email: porter.fred@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG84
3356. NESHAP: FRICTION PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan Zapata
Phone: 919 541-5167
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: zapata.susan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG87
3357. NESHAP: SEMICONDUCTOR
PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM • 07/00/99
Final Action 09/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: David Beck
Phone: 919 541-5421
Fax: 919 541-0942
RIN: 2060-AG93
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3358. NESHAP: METAL CAN
(SURFACE COATING) INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gail Lacy
Phone: 919 541-5261
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: lacy.gail@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG96
3359. NESHAP: METAL COIL
(SURFACE COATING) INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Gail Lacy
Phone: 919 541-5261
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: lacy.gail@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG97
3360. NESHAP: FABRIC PRINTING,
COATING AND DYEING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar
Phone: 919 541-0283
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email:
almodovar.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG98
3361. AUTOMOBILE AND LIGHT-DUTY
TRUCK MANUFACTURING (SURFACE
COATING) NESHAP/VOC
REDUCTIONS
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
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
Agency Contact: Dave Salman
Phone: 919 541-0859
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: salman.dave@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG99
3362. NESHAP: PRIMARY
MAGNESIUM REFINING
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/99
Final Action 05/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario
Phone: 919 541-5308
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: rosario.iliam@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH03
3363. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Bob Lucas
Phone: 919 541-0884
Fax: 919 541-0246
RIN: 2060-AH12
3364. NESHAP: SPANDEX
PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Mary Kissell
Phone: 919 541-4516
Fax: 919 541-0246
RIN: 2060-AH14
3365. NESHAP: LEATHER TANNING
AND FINISHING OPERATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 04/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: William Schrock
Phone: 919 541-5032
Fax: 919 541-3076
RIN: 2060-AH17
3366. NESHAP: VEGETABLE OIL
PRODUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: James Durham
Phone:919541-5672
Fax: 919 541-0246
RIN: 2060-AH22
3367. NESHAP: ROCKET ENGINE
TEST FIRING/ENGINE TEST
FACILITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Stephen Shedd
Phone: 919 541-5397
Fax: 919 541-0246
Email: shedd. steve@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2060-AH41
3369. REGULATIONS GOVERNING
AWARDS UNDER SECTION 113(F) OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT .
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 65
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/03/94 59 FR 22795
Final Rule 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Gary Secrest
Phone: 202 564-8661
RIN: 2020-AA31
3370. NSPS: NEW SOURCE
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND
EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL
WASTE INCINERATORS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: George F. Smith
Phone: 919 541-1549
Fax: 919 541-5450
RIN: 2060-AH35
3368. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUID
DISTRIBUTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
FR Cite
ANPRM Comment 12/28/94 59 FR 66850
Period End
NPRM 11/00/99
FINAL Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard Grume
Phone: 919 541-5294
Fax: 919 541-5450
RIN: 2060-AF91
3371. NSPS: NEW SOURCE
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND
EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR OTHER
SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Action
12/28/94 59 FR 66850
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Richard Grume
Phone: 919 541-5294
Fax: 919 541-5450
RIN: 2060-AG31 .
3372. METAL FURNITURE {SURFACE
COATINGS) NESHAP/VOC
REDUCTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin
Phone: 919 541-2379
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email:
serageldin.mohamed@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG55
3373. MISCELLANEOUS METAL
PARTS AND PRODUCTS (SURFACE
COATING) NESHAP/VOC
REDUCTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is '
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Agency Contact: Bruce Moore
Phone: 919 541-5460
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: moOre.bruce@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG56
3374. PLASTIC PARTS (SURFACE
COATING) NESHAP/VOC
REDUCTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59; 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Agency Contact: Ellen Ducey
Phone: 919 541-5408
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: ducey.ellen@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG57
3375. PAPER AND OTHER WEB
COATING REDUCTIONS NESHAP/VOC
RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 59
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/00/99
Final Action 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
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Agency Contact: Daniel Brown
Phone: 919 541-5305
Fax: 919 541-5689
Email: brown.dan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG58
3376. FLATWOOD PANELING
(SURFACE COATING) NESHAP/VOC
REDUCTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Action
Date
11/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar
Phone: 919 541-0283
Fax: 919 541-5689
FR Cite RIN: 2060-AH02
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Completed Actions
3377. TRANSPORTATION
CONFORMITY PILOT APPROVAL;
CONFORMITY SIP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 02/12/98
Agency plans no
further action
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Meg Patulski
Phone: 313 741-7842
Fax: 313 668-4531
Email: patulski.meg@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH32
3378. NESHAP: CELLULOSE
PRODUCTION CATEGORIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed;
Final Action 10/22/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peter Westlin
Phone: 919 541-1058
RIN: 2060-AD18
3380. ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE
APPEAL REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE
IV OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 78.1
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn 02/17/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: William Schrock
Phone: 919 541-5032
Fax: 919 541-3076
RIN: 2060-AH18
3379. COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
MONITORING RULE (PREVIOUSLY
ENHANCED MONITORING RULE)
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 64; 40 CFR 70;
40 CFR 71
Final Action 10/24/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Dwight Alpern
Phone: 202 564-9151
Fax: 202 565-2141
Email: alpern.dwight@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF43
3381. ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
REVISIONS TO APPLICABILITY,
EXEMPTIONS, ALLOCATIONS, AND
SMALL DIESEL REFINERIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 72; 40 CFR 73
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Merged With RIN 02/25/98
2060-AF43
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathy Barylski
Phone: 202 564-9074
Fax: 202 565-2139
Email: barylski.kathy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF45
3382. ACID RAIN PROGRAM:
REVISIONS TO THE PERMITS
REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE IV OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO MAKE
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 72
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 10/24/97
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Dwight Alpem
Phone: 202 564-9151
Fax: 202 565-2141
Email: alpern.dwight@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AF47
3383. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION
FROM AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT
ENGINES; EMISSION STANDARDS
AND TEST PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 87
Completed: _^
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action - Direct 05/08/97
Final Rule
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bryan Manning
Phone: 313 741-7832
RIN: 2060-AF50
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3384. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
SURVEILLANCE, RECENSION OF
NAMS AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR
LEAD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 53;
40 CFR 58
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - Merged 02/26/98
into2060-AF71
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Neil Berg, Jr.
Phone: 919 541-5520
Fax: 919 541-1903
RIN: 2060-AG23
3385. TRANSITIONAL LOCK-IN
PROCEDURES FOR PHASE II
REFORMULATED GASOLINE (RFG)
PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.2; 40 CFR
80.70; 40 CFR 80.72
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 10/20/97 62 FR 54551
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Christine Hawk
Phone: 202 233-9672
Fax: 202 233-9557
RIN: 2060-AG43
3386. RADIONUCLIDE DOSE
METHODOLOGY UPDATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - The 02/19/98
Agency plans no
further action on this
rulemaking
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: John Karhnak
Phone: 202 233-9761
Fax: 202 233-9650
Email: karhnak.john@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG49
3387. REVISION OF PSI (PART 58
APPENDIX G)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 08/25/97 62 FR 44900
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: William L. Johnson
Phone: 919 541-5245
Fax: 919 541-0824
Email:
johnson.williaml@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG70
3389. REVISION OF DEFINITION OF
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS -
EXCLUSION OF
CHLOROBROMOMETHANE
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 51.100(s)
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - Agency 02/19/98
plans no further
action
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Terence Fitz-Simons
Phone: 919 541-0889
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: ftz@tethys.rtpnc.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AG62
3388. REVISION OF DEFINITION OF
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS -
EXCLUSION OF 16 COMPOUNDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100 (s)
Completed:
Withdrawn - Agency 02/17/98
plans no further
action
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Robert Stallings
Phone: 919 541-7649
RIN: 2060-AH39
3390. REGULATION OF FUELS AND
FUEL ADDITIVES: PROPOSED MINOR
REVISIONS TO SELECTED
RECORDKEEPING AND
ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS UNDER
THE REGULATION OF DEPOSIT
CONTROL GASOLINE ADDITIVES
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 80.170(5(7)
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action - Direct 11/06/97
Final Rule, Amdts.
to Detergent
Certification Prog.
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog
Phone: 313 668-4227
Fax: 313 741-7869
Email: herzog.jeff@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH57
3391. INSPECTION MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; MINOR
AMENDMENTS TO THE FINAL RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 01/09/98 63 FR 1362
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tracey Bradish
Phone: 313 668-4239
Fax:v313 668-4497
Email: bradish.tracey@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH61
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3392. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
SURVEILLANCE: CHANGES TO
ACCOMMODATE REVISED OZONE
NAAQS & IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 02/18/98
Agency plans no
further action on this
rulemaking
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Lee Ann Byrd
Phone: 919 541-5367
Fax: 919 541-1903
Email: byrd.lee@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH30
3393. NESHAP: PRIMARY ALUMINUM
PLANTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed: ^^
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 10/07/97 62 FR 52383
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Steve Fruh
Phone: 919 541-2837
RIN: 2060-AE76
3394. NESHAP: AEROSOL CAN
FILLING FACILITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The 02/18/98
Agency plans no
further action on this
rulemaking
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Conrad Chin
Phone: 919 541-1512
Fax: 919 541-5600
RIN: 2060-AG32
3395. NESHAP: SECONDARY LEAD
SMELTER AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 ( X)
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action - Direct 06/13/97
Final Rule
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Kevin Cavender
Phone: 919 541-2364
Fax: 919 541-5600
Email: cavender.kevin@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH07
3396. FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES;
ELIMINATION OF OXYGENATED
PROGRAM REFORMULATED
GASOLINE CATEGORY FROM THE
REFORMULATED GASOLINE
REGULATIONS
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 80
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 11/06/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anne-Marie
Pastorkovich
Phone: 202 260-9013
Fax: 202 233-9557
Email: pastorkovich.anne-
marie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH43
3397. VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR
LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES (NATIONAL 49
STATE LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES
PROGRAM)
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Completed:
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Mike Shields
Phone: 202 260-7757
Fax: 202 260-6011
RIN: 2060-AF75
3398. STANDARDS FOR
REFORMULATED AND
CONVENTIONAL GASOLINE:
MODIFICATIONS
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 80
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 06/06/97 62 FR 31192
Small Entities Affected: None
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 12/31/97 62 FR 68196
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Smith
Phone: 202 233-9006
Fax: 202 233-9557
RIN: 2060-AG76
3399. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
AIR REGULATIONS DELEGATION
REMAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 55
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 09/02/97 62 FR 46406
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: David Stonefield
Phone: 919 541-5350
RIN: 2060-AG39
3400. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
AIR REGULATIONS OFFSET REMAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 55
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 09/02/97 62 FR 46406
Small Entities Affected: None
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Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: David Stonefield
Phone: 919 541-5350
RIN: 2060-AG40
3401. MVAC RULE AMENDMENT TO
INCLUDE ALL REFRIGERANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 82 (B)
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 12/30/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State;
Federal
Agency Contact: Christine Dibble
Phone: 202 564-9147
Fax: 202 565-2096
RIN: 2060-AF35
3402. INDIAN TRIBES: AIR QUALITY
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 02/12/98 63 FR 7254
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Agency Contact: David LaRoche
Phone: 202 260-7652
RIN: 2060-AF79
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3403. DISPOSAL OF LOW-ACTIVITY
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Atomic Energy Act of
1954; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1970; Waste Policy Act of 1982
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 193
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is directed to the
disposal of low-activity radioactive
wastes in disposal facilities that meet
the design requirements for RCRA-C
disposal cells. The wastes to be
disposed of in these cells are intended
to be mixed wastes, consisting of a
chemically hazardous component and
low levels of radioactivity, and other
wastes with low-activity radionuclide
contents. These wastes are anticipated
to arise in the commercial sector and
as a product of operations and clean-
up activities in the DOE facilities
complex. The rule is intended to
increase disposal options for these
wastes and offer a streamline regulatory
process which melds hazardous
chemical protection and radioactivity
protection requirements while
protecting public health and safety. The
rule is "permissive" in the sense that
the disposal method proposed is not a
mandated disposal method, but rather
an alternative to existing disposal
methods. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission is anticipated to be the
implementing Agency for the
application of this rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4054
Agency Contact: Kenneth Czyscinski,
Environmental Protection Agency, Air
and Radiation, 6602J, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-9227
Fax: 202 565-2065
Email:
czyscinski.kenneth@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2060-AH63
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
Long-Term Actions
3404. PROTECTIVE ACTION
GUIDANCE FOR DRINKING WATER
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 41 CFR 351
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice of Availability 04/00/00
Notice of Submission 04/00/00
to FRPCC for
Endorsement
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Blue
Phone: 202 564-9488
RIN: 2060-AF39
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Atomic Energy Act (AEA)
Completed Actions
3405. FEDERAL RADIATION
PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR
EXPOSURE OF THE GENERAL
PUBLIC
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The
Agency Plans No
Further Action on
This Rulemaking
02/18/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Allan Richardson
Phone: 202 254-3826
Fax: 202 233-9213
R1N: 2060-AE61
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3406. TOLERANCES FOR PESTICIDE
EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 346a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 176
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, August 3,1997.
Abstract: This regulation will set out
policies and procedures under which
EPA will establish food tolerances
associated with the use of pesticides
under emergency exemptions.
Emergency exemptions are issued for
temporary use of pesticides in States
where emergency conditions exist.
Under the Federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Food
Quality Protection Act, EPA must
establish time-limited tolerances for
such pesticides if the use is likely to
result in residues in food. EPA expects
to describe the procedures to be used,
and the criteria for establishing
tolerances,
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 287 Agricultural
Chemicals; 01 Agricultural Production-
Crops
Additional Information: SAN No. 3890
Agency Contact: Robert Forrest,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7505C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-9376
Fax: 703 308-5433
Email: forrest.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD15
3407. 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 136c
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 172
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will propose a
modification to its pesticide
experimental use permit (EUP)
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 04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3735
Agency Contact: Jim Tompkins,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7505C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5697
Fax: 703 308-1825
Email:
tompkins,james@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC99
3408. ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE
PRODUCTS; OTHER PESTICIDE
REGULATORY CHANGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a(h); 7 USC
136w
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152; 40 CFR 156
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 1997.
Abstract: This regulation will specify
anitmicrobial registration reforms that
will reduce to the extent possible the
review time for antimicrobial
pesticides. The regulation will clarify
criteria for completeness of
applications, and will specify or refer
to a definition of the various classes
of antimicrobial pesticide use patterns
and the associated data and labeling
requirements that would be consistent
with the degree and type of risk
presented by each class. EPA will
evaluate the feasibility and cost-
effectiveness of various registration
process reforms, including registrant
certification.and expansion of the
current notification procedures. This
regulation will also implement some
general provisions of FIFRA pertaining
to all pesticides, including labeling
requirements and notification
procedures.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Final Rule 04/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3892
Agency Contact: Jean Frane,
Environmental Protection Agency,
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Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5944
Email: frane.jean@epamail.epa.gov .
RIN: 2070-AD14
3409. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN
PESTICIDE SUBSTANCES FROM
FIFRA 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: FIFRA 25(b)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR I52.25(g)(l)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would
exempt from regulation under section
25(b)(2) of the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) certain substances when used,
sold or distributed as pesticide active
ingredients. EPA believes regulation of
these substances is not necessary to
prevent unreasonable adverse effects on
the environment, and these substances
are not of a character necessary to be
subject to FIFRA in order to carry out
its purposes. Substances exempted are
pesticides and would continue to be
distributed and sold as pesticides after
promulgation of a final rule. If
exemptions are established, false claims
and advertising would still be subject
to jurisdiction of the Federal Trade
Commission or could result in civil
liabilities for the manufacturer and
distributor. This proposal, and any
subsequent final rule, would not .
establish or alter exemptions or
tolerances for the listed substance
under provisions of the Federal Food,
Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 287 Agricultural
Chemicals ,
Additional Information: SAN No. 4026
Agency Contact: Sheryl Reiily,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7501C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8265
Fax: 703 308-7026
Email: reilly.sheryl@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD21
3410. PESTICIDES; TOLERANCE
PROCESSING FEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 346a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180.33
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1996, the Food Quality
Protection Act amended the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
require EPA to charge tolerance fees
that, in the aggregate, will cover all
costs associated with processing
tolerance actions, including filing a
tolerance petition, and establishing,
modifying, leaving in effect, or revoking
a tolerance or tolerance exemption.
Since a 1983 cost analysis, factors such
as expanded data requirements,
changes in risk assessment methods,
improvements in data base management
and tracking systems, and the
increasing complexity of scientific
review of petitions have resulted in
costs substantially exceeding the fees
currently charged. Accordingly, the
regulatory effort is to outline how and
to what extent the fee structure and fee
amounts will be adjusted so that EPA
can comply with the law by collecting,
in the aggregate, an amount equivalent
to the costs of processing tolerance
actions..
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Rule 06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 287 Agricultural
Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 4027
Agency Contact: Carol Peterson,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-6598
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: peterson.carol@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD23
3411. PESTICIDE REGISTRATION
DATA REQUIREMENTS (REVISION)
AND ANTIMICROBIAL REGISTRATION
DATA REQUIREMENTS (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: 7 USC 136a
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158; 40 CFR 158
subpart W
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These amendments which
will be issued in two separated
documents will update the existing
data requirements for evaluating the
registrability of antimicrobial products
and pesticide products other than
antimicrobial products. The revisions
will clarify all data requirements to
reflect current practice. Procedural and
explanatory sections of the current
regulations will be amended to make
them consistent with the revised data
requirements and new use indexing,
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 40 CFR 158 07/00/98
NPRM 40 CFR 158 07/00/98
Subpart W
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 28 Chemicals and
Allied Products
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2687
Agency Contact: Paul Parsons,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-9073
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: parsons.paul@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC12
3412. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND
DISPOSAL: STANDARDS FOR
PESTICIDE CONTAINERS AND
CONTAINMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136q FIFRA sec
19; 7 USC 136a FIFRA sec 3; 7 USC
136w FIFRA sec 25"
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CFR Citation: 40 CFR 165; 40 CFR 156
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, December 24,1991.
Abstract: The 1988 amendments to
FIFRA section 19 significantly
expanded and strengthened EPA's
authority to regulate the management
of pesticides and their containers,
including storage, transportation and
disposal. As proposed, this rule would
establish standards for removal of
pesticides from containers and for
rinsing containers; facilitate the safe
use, refill, reuse, and disposal of
pesticide containers by establishing
standards for container design, labeling
and refilling; and establish
requirements for containment of
stationary bulk containers and for
containment of pesticide dispensing
areas.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM (Container
Design & Residue
Removal & Bulk
Containment)
Supplemental NPRM
Final Rule
02/11/94 59 FR 6712
04/00/98
03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2659
Agency Contact: Nancy Fitz,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7385
Email: fitz.nancy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB95
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Final Rule Stage
3413. PESTICIDE FLAMMABILITY
LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR
TOTAL RELEASE FOGGERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 FIFRA sec
2; 7 USC 136 FIFRA sec 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 propellents. The labeling of
these products has been determined to
be inadequate to mitigate this potential
hazard.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
04/15/94 59 FR 18058
04/00/98
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, 7506C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-9071
Fax: 703 305-5884
Email: downing.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC60
3414. WPS; PESTICIDE WORKER
PROTECTION STANDARD; GLOVE
AMENDMENT
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 I36w
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, and provide Reg Agenda
entries when actions are planned.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM Glove 09/09/97 62 FR 47544
Requirements
Final Rule Glove 05/00/98
Requirements
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3731
Agency Contact: John R. MacDonald,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-7370
Fax: 703 308-2962
RIN: 2070-AC93
3415. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN INERT
INGREDIENTS FROM THE DEFINITION
OF PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUE
UNDER FFDCA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 321(q)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180
Legal Deadline:
Other, Statutory, February 20, 1998,
Congressional attention - relates to safer
pesticide registration.
Abstract: This proposed rule would
amend EPA regulations by adding a
provision that would exempt from the
definition of pesticide chemical residue
certain inert ingredients that may be
present in or on food as a result of
the use of those ingredients in
pesticidal food packaging. The
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exemption would apply to inert
ingredients that are intended primarily
to affect the quality, function, or
appearance of the food packaging itself
and not primarily to serve a pesticidal
purpose: The effect of this rule is to
give the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) sole jurisdiction over the
residues of such substances in or on
food.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 287 Agricultural
Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 4025
Agency Contact: Robert Torla,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7501W, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8098
Fax: 703 308-7026
Email: torla.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD20
3416. 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 USC 136 et seq; 21
USC 346a et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.20; 40 CFR
174
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: 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,
"plant-pesticides." This rulemaking
will exempt categories of plant-
pesticides from FIFRA and FFDCA
regulations. For those plant-pesticides
that would be subject to Agency
requirements, the Agency will outline
a streamlined process by which these
pesticides will be regulated and the
information that would be needed in
the Agency's review.
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/23/94 59 FR 60496
Supplemental NPRM 05/16/97 62 FR 27132
Final Rule 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2684
Agency Contact: Janet Andersen,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7501W, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8712
Email: andersen.janet@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC02
3417. RESTRICTED USE CRITERIA
FOR PESTICIDES IN GROUNDWATER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a FIFRA sec
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
may serve as the basis for subsequent
rulemaking to classify selected
pesticides.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
05/13/91 56 FR 22076
08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2371
Agency~Contact: Joe Hogue,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-9072
Email: hogue.joe@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB60
3418. PESTICIDES AND GROUND
WATER STATE MANAGEMENT PLAN
REGULATION
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a; Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act sec 3
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation would
establish Pesticide Management Plans
(PMPs) as a new regulatory requirement
for certain pesticides. Absent an EPA-
approved Plan specifying risk-reduction
measures, use of the chemical would
be prohibited. The rule would also
specify procedures and deadlines for
development, approval and
modification of plans.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
06/26/96 61 FR 33259
08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis •
Additional Information: SAN No. 3222
Effective Date will be 3 years after
promulgation.
Agency Contact: Arthur-Jean B.
Williams, Environmental Protection
Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides
and Toxic Substances, 7506C,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 305-5239
Email: williams.arty@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC46
3419. 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
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Final Rule Stage
costs. This action establishes
procedures for indemnification of
owners of suspended and cancelled
pesticides for disposal.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
05/05/93 58 FR 26856
08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3432
Agency Contact: David Stangel,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 2225A, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 564-4162
RIN: 2020-AA33
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Long-Term Actions
3420. PESTICIDE TOLERANCES;
PORTION OF FOOD COMMODITIES
TO BE ANALYZED FOR PESTICIDE
RESIDUES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/29/93 58 FR 50888
Final Rule 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jean Frane
Phone: 703 305-5944
RIN: 2070-AC45
3421. 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 Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Melissa Chun
Phone: 703 305-4027
Email: chun.melissa@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC85
3422. FIFRA BOOKS AND RECORDS
OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION (REVISION)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 169
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Rule 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Steve Howie
Phone: 703 308-8383
Email: howie.steven@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2020-AA28
3423. WPS; PESTICIDE WORKER
PROTECTION STANDARDS;
PESTICIDE HAZARD
COMMUNICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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 170
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
08/21/92 57 FR 38167
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Jeanne Keying
Phone: 703 308-3240
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: heying.jeanne@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC34
3424. POLICY OR PROCEDURES FOR
NOTIFICATION TO THE AGENCY OF
STORED PESTICIDES WITH
CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED
REGISTRATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 168
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
03/28/91 56 FR 13042
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: David Stangel
Phone: 202 569-4162
RIN: 2020-AA29
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Completed Actions
3425. ENDANGERED SPECIES
PROTECTION PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn-The
Agency plans no
further action
02/26/98
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Completed Actions
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Arthur Jean B.
Williams
Phone: 703 305-5239
Email: williams.arty@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC42
3426. 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.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152
Completed:
Reason
Date FR Cite
Final Action - Notice of 01/23/98 63 FR 3565
Availability PR-
Notice 98-1
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Dr. Sami Malak
Phone: 703 305-9365
Email: malak.sami@epamail.epa.gov
Jean M. Frane
Phone: 703 305-5944
RIN: 2070-ADOO
3427. WPS; PESTICIDE WORKER
PROTECTION STANDARD
EXCEPTIONS GENERIC
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - No further 02/19/98
action planned
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Donald Eckerman
Phone: 703 305-7666
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: eckerman.don@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC95
3428. WPS; PESTICIDES WORKER
PROTECTION STANDARDS; SCOPE
AND CLARIFICATION OF THE
EXCEPTIONS PROCESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - No further 02/19/98
action planned
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donald Eckerman
Phone: 703 305-5062
Fax: 703 308-2962
Email: eckerman.don@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC96
3429. CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING
REGULATIONS (REVISION)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 157
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - No further 02/19/98
action planned
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rosalind Gross
Phone: 703 308-7468
Email: gross.rosalind@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB96
3430. 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.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 168; 40 CFR 169
Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
Withdrawn 02/19/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kennan Garvey
Phone: 703 305-7106
Fax: 703 305-6244
Email: garvey.kennan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD02
3431. FACILITY IDENTIFICATION
INITIATIVE
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
Withdrawn- 02/01/98
Nonregulatory
Approach Adopted
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mary Hanley
Phone: 202 260-1624
Email: hanley.mary@epamail.epa.gov
Sam Sasnett
Phone: 202 260-8020
Email: sasnett.sam@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD01
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act {TSCA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3432. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES
RULES; TRAINiriu, ACCREDITATION,
AND CERTIFICATION RULE AND
MODEL STATE PLAN RULE
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: PL 102-550 sec 402;
PL 102-550 sec 404; 15 USC 260 TSCA
title IV
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
NPRM 1 (Residential) 09/02/94 59 FR 45872
Final 1 (Residential) 08/29/96 61 FR 45778
NPRM 2 (Buildings & 02/00/99
Structures)
Final 2 (Buildings & 04/00/00
Structures)
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3244
Agency Contact: Ellie Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3402
Email: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC64
3433. TEST RULE FOR CERTAIN
METALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA
4; 15 USC 2611; 15 USC 2625; 42 USC
9604(i) CERCLA
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 795 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing a test rule
under section 4(a) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA)
requiring manufacturers and processors
of certain metals (beryllium, chromium,
manganese, mercury, nickel, and
selenium) to fulfill data needs
identified by the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR), the National Toxicology
Program (NTP), and EPA pursuant to
the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA) section 104(1).
Under CERCLA, the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR) is to establish a list of priority
hazardous substances found at
superfund sites, develop toxicological
profiles for the hazardous substances,
identify priority data needs, and
establish a research program obtaining
the necessary data. This action is a
component of ATSDR's research
program.
Data from this action would provide
specific information about the
substances for the public and scientific
community. The information would be
used in conducting comprehensive
public health assessments of
populations living near hazardous
waste sites. Scientific data improves the
quality of risk assessments used by
EPA, other Federal agencies, and State
and local governments. The risk
assessments affect standards,
guidelines, listing/delisting, and other
decisions affecting public health and
the environment.
The metals listed here, including
cadmium, are also hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) under the Clean Air
Act (CAA) section 112. Data from this
action would also be used to
implement several provisions of section
112 of the CAA, including determining
risks remaining after the application of
technology based on standards under
section 112(d) of the CAA, estimating
the risks associated with accidental
releases, and determining whether or
not substances should be removed from
the CAA section (b)(l) list of HAPs
(delisting).
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3882
Agency Contact: Robert Jones,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8150
Fax: 202 260-1096
Email: jones.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD10
3434. ASBESTOS MODEL
ACCREDITATION PLAN REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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
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. The
upcoming Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM) will improve
harmony with the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration's regulations
and provide clarifications.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Interim Final
NPRM
05/13/92 57 FR 20438
02/03/94 59 FR 5236
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3148
Agency Contact: Tony Baney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
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Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC51
3435. ASBESTOS-CONTAINING
MATERIALS IN SCHOOLS RULE;
AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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; 15 USC
2607; 15 USC 2647
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 763
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing to amend
the Asbestos-Containing Materials in
Schools Rule in order to improve
harmony with the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration's regulations
and to provide clarifications regarding
several definitions, air clearance
monitoring techniques, and response
actions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3047
Agency Contact: Tony Baney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC62
3436. ASBESTOS WORKER
PROTECTION RULE; AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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
sec 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
proposal would generally extend the
coverage provided under the OSHA
Asbestos Standard for Construction to
State and local government employees
who are not covered by OSHA or EPA-
approved State plans. It would also
extend coverage provided under
OSHA's Asbestos Standard for general
industry for brake and clutch repair to
such employees, and would clarify that
they include prisoners and students
employed by the State and/or local
government. EPA also proposes to
delegate authority to grant or deny
State exclusions under the WPR to EPA
Regional Administrators and to add
compliance and enforcement
requirements for State exclusions. In
addition, EPA is proposing to amend
the Asbestos-Containing Materials in
Schools Rule by 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:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM(1) 11/01/94 59 FR 54746
NPRM (2) 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2249
Agency Contact: Tony Baney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC66
3437. TSCA SECTION 8(D) HEALTH
AND SAFETY DATA MODEL
REPORTING RULE AMENDMENTS
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(d)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Health and Safety Data
Reporting burden will be evaluated and
amendments proposed to achieve a
more appropriate balance between
reporting burden and Federal
information needs. Specifically, the
need for data in assessing risk from
exposure to chemicals falling under
TSCA purview. Aspects addressed by
the NPRM will include: definitions of
health and safety studies; scope of data
elements to be reported; reporting
period length; types of studies not
subject to reporting; and electronic
submissions of data. Resulting
amendments are expected to
significantly reduce current reporting
burdens and streamline health and
safety data reporting requirements for
all respondents (including small
businesses) and contribute to enhancing
access to reported information data.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3834
Agency Contact: Keith Cronin,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8157
Fax: 202 260-1096
Email: cronin.keith@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD17
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Proposed Rule Stage
3438. FEES FOR ACCREDITATION
AND CERTIFICATION OF LEAD-
BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES;
PROCEDURE FOR MODIFICATION OF
COMMENCEMENT OF LEAD-BASED
PAINT ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 102-550; 15 USC
260 TSCA 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is mandated by
section 402 (a) of the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) for the purpose of
implementing a fee schedule for lead-
based paint activities that were
addressed in the TSCA section 402
rule, 40 CFR part 745, Lead
Requirements for Lead-Based Paint
Activities in Target Housing and Child-
Occupied Facilities, which published
on August 28,1996. The fee schedule
will establish a framework for States to
process applications for training
providers of lead-based paint training
courses and for certification of workers
engaged in lead-based paint activities
in the five disciplines delineated in the
section 402 rule.
The fee rule in concert with the section
402 rule is intended to ensure that
individuals conducting lead-based
paint inspections, risk assessments, and
abatement in target housing and child-
occupied facilities are properly trained
and certified and that training programs
providing instruction in such activities
are accredited. This rule is also
intended to ensure that these activities
are conducted according to reliable,
effective, and safe work practice
standards and to provide the
availability of a trained and qualified
workforce to identify and address lead-
based paint hazards. By promoting the
establishment of this workforce the
Agency will help to ensure that
individuals and firms conducting lead-
based paint (LBP) activities in target
housing and child-occupied facilities
will do so in a way that safeguards the
environment and protects the health of
building occupants, especially children
aged six years and younger.
Regarding the anticipated impact on
small business, section 402 (a) does not
require or mandate the abatement of
lead-based paint, nor require that any
Earticular enterprise participate in the
jad-based paint field. However, if
firms choose to participate, compliance
costs consist of two components that
may impact small businesses: (1)
accreditation and training costs for
workers and supervisors, as well as
certification fees that this rule will
establish and (2) incremental costs of
work practice standards for abatement
procedures. Abstract continued-see
additional information.
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
05/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Procurement: This is a procurement-
related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is a
paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: SAN No. 3881
EPA is also proposing a procedure for
notification to the Agency of the
commencement of LBP activities in
residential dwellings or child-occupied
facilities or as a result of Federal, State,
or local order. In section 745.227(e)(4)
of the final rule for LBP Activities, EPA
stated that the procedure for this
notification would be developed prior
to August 31, 1998.
Agency Contact: Betty Weiner,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-2924
Fax: 202 260-1580
Email: weiner.betty@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-ADll
3439. TSCA INVENTORY UPDATE
RULE AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 710
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the
current Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Inventory Update Rule (IUR) to
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 the
quantities produced. About 3,000
facilities reported data on about 9,000
unique chemicals during the last
reporting cycle under the 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 TSCA Inventory
Update Rule Amendments Project.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3301
Agency Contact: Susan Krueger,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7406, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1713
Email: krueger.susan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC61
3440. LEAD HAZARD STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2683 TSCA
403
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
identify the paint conditions and lead
levels in dust and soil that would result
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in adverse human health effects. On
July 14, 1994, EPA issued guidance on
this topic to provide information while
a proposal is being developed.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3243
Agency Contact: Ellie Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3402
Email: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC63
3441. LEAD; TSCA REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED
PAINT DEBRIS
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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 agencies (Department of
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3508
Agency Contact: Ellie Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3402
Email: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC72
3442. LEAD; SELECTED
RULEMAKINGS FOR ABATING LEAD
HAZARDS
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2683; PL 102-
550
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, April 15, 1994,
(Sections 402(a) - 403 - 404).
Other, Statutory, October 28, 1994, See
additional information.
Abstract: The Residential Lead-Based
Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 requires
EPA to promulgate a number of
regulations intended to address lead
poisoning in the U.S. EPA is to
promulgate regulations to (a) identify
the paint conditions and-lead levels in
dust and soil that would result in
adverse human health effects (section
403) (on July 14, 1994, EPA issued
guidance to provide preliminary
information while a proposal is being
developed); (b) promulgate regulations
(section 402(a)) 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
hazard information brochure
(developed separately by 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-
based paint hazards, provisions of a
lead-paint information brochure to the
prospective buyer or renter, and for
buyers, and the opportunity to conduct
a lead risk assessment or inspection;
and (e) promulgate regulations (section
402(c)(3)) addressing lead risks from
renovation and remodeling activities or
state why no regulation is necessary.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM Section 406(b) 03/02/94 59 FR 11108
NPRM Sections 09/02/94 59 FR 45872
402(a) and 404
(Residential)
NPRM section 1018 11/02/94 59 FR 54984
Final Rule Section 03/06/96 61 FR 9064
1018
Final Rule Sections 08/29/96 61 FR 45778
402(a)and404
(Residential)
NPRM Section 402(a) 06/00/98
(Debris)
Final Rule Section 06/00/98
406(b)
NPRM Section 403 08/00/98
NPRM Sections 08/00/98
402(a)(3)/404(h)
NPRM Section 402(a) 02/00/99
(Buildings &
Structures)
NPRM Section 402(c) 05/00/99
(Remodeling &
Renovation)
Final Rule Section 12/00/99
402(a) (Debris)
Final Rule Section 403 12/00/99
Final Rule.Sections 02/00/00
402(a)(3)/404(h)
Final Rule Section 04/00/00
402(a) (Buildings &
Structures)
Final Rule Section 06/00/00
402(c) (Remodeling
& Renovation)
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3243
Lead Hazard Standards (section
403XRIN 2070-AC63). SAN 3244 -
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Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules:
Training, Accreditation and
Certification Rule and Model State Plan
Rule (sections 402 and 404) (RIN: 2070-
AC64). SAN 3242 - Lead-Based Paint
Disclosure Requirements at Renovation
of Target Housing (section 406)(RIN:
2070-AC65). SAN 3499 - Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Information Requirements
at the Transfer of Target Housing: Joint
with HUD (section 1018)(RIN: 2070-
AC75) Lead-Based Paint Activities,
Training, and Certification: Renovation
and Remodeling (Section
402(c)(3))(RIN: 2070-AC83).
Legal Deadlines: Final: Statutory; April
28,1994 (sections 403; 402; 404), Final:
Statutory; October 28, 1994 (sections
406(b); 1018), Final: Statutory; October
28,1996 (section 402(c)), Final:
Statutory; August 30,1998 (sections
404(h), 402(a)(3)). Additional Legal
deadline information: Fin. Stat. (sec.
1018; 406(b)J; Fin. Stat.; 10/28/96 (sec.
402(c)); Fin. Stat.; 08/30/98 (sec. 404(h);
402(a)(3))
Agency Contact: Ellie Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3402
Email: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD06
3443. OECD SIDS HIGH PRODUCTION
VOLUME CHEMICAL SCREENING
TEST RULE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A multi-chemical test rule
requires the testing of many chemicals
for certain effects. This type of rule is
a more efficient alternative to rules that
require testing only one chemical. EPA
is proposing screening-level testing on
a group of chemicals as part of an
international program that is also an
essential part of EPA's own chemical
assessment activities.
Since 1990 member countries of the
Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD) have aimed
to collect a standard minimum set of
data for chemicals having the highest
worldwide production. The basic level
of testing and other information
devised by the OECD is called the
Screening Information Data Set, or
SIDS. OECD and EPA use the data to
screen these high-production-volume
(HPV) chemicals for their potential
risks to man and the environment.
The SIDS program benefits EPA
because it directs resources toward the
chemicals of greatest potential risk;
improves environmental protection and
human health as existing chemicals are
investigated more effectively; reduces
overall costs of testing as a result of
increased international cooperation;
and provides greater flexibility for EPA
and the private sector because of the
voluntary aspect of the program.
EPA earlier relied on the voluntary
efforts of US industry to meet its
commitments to the SIDS program.
More recently, fewer US parties have
come forward to sponsor SIDS
chemicals. EPA has decided to use test
rules where necessary to acquire the
limited toxicity and environmental fate
data needed to meet its OECD SIDS
obligations. Therefore, for a given
round of chemical selection for SIDS,
EPA will identify a set of chemicals
for US sponsorship. For chemicals
having no industry sponsor to perform
testing and other voluntary SIDS
activities, EPA will obtain testing by
rule and use its own resources to carry
out related information-gathering and
review activities.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 28 Chemicals and
Allied Products; 29 Petroleum Refining
and Related Industries
Additional Information: SAN No. 3990
Agency Contact: Frank Kover,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1830
Fax: 202 260-1096
Email: kover.frank@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD16
3444. PROPOSED DECISIONS ON
TEST RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA
sec 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799
Legal Deadline: None
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:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM IRIS II 06/00/98
Chemicals
(ITC List 28)
NPRM OSHA 06/00/98
Chemicals with
Insuf. Skin
Absorption Data
(ITC List 32)
NPRM OSHA 06/00/98
Chemicals with No
Skin Absorption
Data (ITC List 31)
NPRM OSHA 06/00/98
Chemicals with No
Skin Absorption
Data (ITC List 35)
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3494
NPRM must be published within one
year of ITC designation.
Agency Contact: Keith Cronin,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8157
Email: cronin.keith@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB07
3445. 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 USC 2603 TSCA
sec 4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790
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Proposed Rule Stage
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
procedural changes. Obsolete
provisions will be eliminated for test
rule development activities.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Interim Final
Interim Final
Interim Final
(Technical
Modification)
NPRM
05/17/85 50 FR 20652
06/30/86 51 FR 23706
09/01/89 54 FR 36311
09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2245
Agency Contact: Frank Kover,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: kover.frank@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB30
3446. ATSDR SUBSTANCES TEST
RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA
4; 42 USC 9604(i) CERCLA 104(i); 15
USC 2611
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 795 to 799
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing a test rule
under section 4(a) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA)
requiring manufacturers and processors
of eight chemicals (benzene,
chloroethane, methylene chloride,
perchloroethylene, hydrogen cyanide,
sodium cyanide, toluene, and
trichloroethylene) to fulfill data needs
identified by the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR), the National Toxicology
Program (NTP), and EPA pursuant to
the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA) section 104(i).
Under CERCLA, the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR) is to establish a list of priority
-hazardous substances found at
superfund sites, develop toxicological
profiles for the hazardous substances,
identify priority data needs, and
establish a research program obtaining
the necessary data. This action is a
component of ATSDR's research
program.
Data from this action would provide
specific information about the
substances for the public and scientific
community. The information would be
used in conducting comprehensive
public health assessments of
populations living near hazardous
waste sites. Scientific data improves the
quality of risk assessments used by
EPA, other Federal agencies, and State
and local governments. The risk
assessments affect standards,
guidelines, listing/delisting, and other
decisions affecting public health and
the environment.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2563
Agency Contact: Robert Jones,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
. Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8150
Fax: 202 260-1096
Email: jones.robert@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB79
3447. MULTICHEMICAL ENDPOINT(S)
TEST RULE; DEVELOPMENTAL AND
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA
4
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799.5050
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A multi-chemical endpoint
test rule will require the testing of
many chemicals for a specific effect or
endpoint, e.g., developmental toxicity.
This type of rule is an alternative to
single chemical rules which require
testing of one chemical for many
effects. The multi-chemical endpoint
03/04/91 56 FR 9092
06/00/98
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 seven chemicals for
developmental and/or reproductive
effects. This rule 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:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Reproposal
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 2865
Agency Contact: Catherine Roman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8155
Email:
roman.catherine@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC27
3448. 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.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
09/27/89 54 FR 39548
05/12/93 58 FR 27980
08/30/95 60 FR 45119
NPRM 2,4-
Pentanedione
SNUR
NPRM Chloranil
NPRM Benzldene-
Based Chemical
Substances
Final Rule Benzidene- 10/07/96 61 FR 52287
Based Chemical
Substances
Final Rule Final 04/00/98
Chloranil SNUR
NPRM Certain 06/00/98
Chemical
Substances No
Longer in
Production SNUR
NPRM 06/00/98
Methylcyclopentana
SNUR
NPRM P-Aminophenol 06/00/98
& Bromo-
chloromelhane 8(a)
Chemical Specific
Rule
NPRM Amendment to 09/00/98
Benzldlne- Based
Chemical
Substances SNUR
NPRM Heavy Metal-
Based Pigments in
Aerosol Spray
Paints SNUR
09/00/98
09/00/98
NPRM 2,4-
Pentanedione
SNUR (Reproposal)
NPRM O-Tolidine & O-12/00/98
Dianlsidine-Based
Dyes (Benzidine
Congener Dyes)
Final Rule 12/00/98
Amendment to
Benzldine-Based
Chemical
Substances SNUR
NPRM
02/00/99
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1923
Agency Contact: Barbara Leczynski,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1864
Email:
loczynski.barbara@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2070-AA58
3449. TSCA BIOTECHNOLOGY
FOLLOW-UP RULES
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 2604; TSCA
5(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720; 40 CFR 725
(Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As a follow-up to the final
Biotechnology rule under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA
plans to address the following possible
revisions: 1) Intergeneric Scope of
Oversight: OPPT currently defines new
microorganisms which are subject to
reporting under TSCA section 5 as
those resulting from the deliberate
combination of genetic material
originally isolated from microorganisms
classified in different taxonomic genera.
Such microorganisms are referred to as
intergeneric microorganisms. EPA
indicated in its 1994 proposed
biotechnology regulations that it may
reconsider its interpretation of "new"
microorganism in a later rulemaking,
based on the more current state of
scientific knowledge about the manner
in which genetic material is exchanged
among microorganisms in the
environment. 2) Low Risk Alternative: ,
In the 1994 proposed biotechnology
rule, EPA solicited comment on an
alternative approach to oversight of
research and development activities
conducted in the environment. Under
this alternative, a researcher could
certify that a microorganism intended
to be used in an environmental field
trial met certain low risk criteria. This
alternative contained requirements for
documentation and recordkeeping by a
Technically Qualified Individual and
certification by an authorized official.
OPPT now plans "to provide an
opportunity to comment on new
information which OPPT believes may
support such an exemption. 3)
Inventory Delisting Rule: hi 1978, when
EPA compiled its initial TSCA
Inventory, 192 microorganisms were
reported and are currently listed on the
Inventory. EPA believes that most, if
not all, of the 192 microorganisms
would not be considered new under the
new rule, since the listing appears to
describe microorganisms which are not
intergeneric. In the 1994 proposed rule,
EPA provided an opportunity for
manufacturers and importers of any of
the 192 microorganisms to inform EPA
whether any of the microorganisms
were intergeneric. EPA received no
information during the public comment
period concerning any of the 192
microorganisms. Accordingly, as stated
in the proposed rule, EPA will publish
a rule removing the 192
microorganisms from the TSCA
Inventory, on the grounds that the
microorganism's are not new and are
consequently considered to be
implicitly included on the Inventory
without the need for an explicit listing.
4) Recent information indicates that
transgenic plans are being developed to
address whether EPA should exercise
jurisdiction under TSCA over such
plants prior to their commercial use.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM (1) Intergeneric 12/00/98
Scope of Oversight
NPRM (3) Inventory 12/00/98
Delisting Rule
Policy Statement (4) 12/00/98
TSCA Plants Policy
Final (1) Intergeneric 12/00/99
Scope of Oversight
NPRM (2) Low Risk 12/00/99
Alternative
Final (2) Low Risk
Alternative
12/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 147 Chemical and
Fertilizer Mineral Mining; 282 Plastics
Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other
Manmade Fibers, Except Glass; 285
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels,
and Allied Products; 289 Miscellaneous
Chemical Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 3894
Agency Contact: David Giamporcaro,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6362
Email:
giamporcaro.david@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD13
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Proposed Rule Stage
3450. LEAD-BASED PAINT
ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND
CERTIFICATION: RENOVATION AND
REMODELING
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: PL 102-550 sec
402(c)(3)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 1996.
Abstract: Under section 402(c)(2) of
TSCA title IV, EPA is currently
conducting a study of the extent to
which persons engaged in renovation
and remodeling activities in target
housing are exposed to lead in the
conduct of such activities or disturb
lead and create a lead-based paint
hazard. EPA must use the results of this
study and consult with interested
parties to determine which categories
of renovation and remodeling activities
require training and certification. EPA
must then revise the training and
certification regulations originally
developed for individuals performing
lead-based paint abatement under
section 402(c)(a) of TSCA title IV to
apply them to the renovation and
remodeling categories. If EPA
determines that any category does not
require certification, EPA must publish
an explanation of the basis for that
determination.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM '
Final Rule
03/00/99
06/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
'Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3557
Agency Contact: Ellie Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3402
Email: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC83
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Final Rule Stage
3451. FINAL DECISIONS ON TEST
RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 260 TSCA
sec 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 publish a notice which provides the
reasons for not doing so for chemicals
listed herein. These chemicals have
been designated for priority testing
consideration by the ITC or
recommended for testing consideration
(for which the 12-month statutory
requirement does not apply). The list
also includes chemicals or categories of
chemicals which have been identified
for testing consideration by other
Federal or other EPA offices through
EPA review processes.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Action
Date FR Cite
ANPRM Aryl
Phosphates (ITC
List 2)
NPRM
Hexamethylene
Diisocyanate (ITC
List 22)
NPRM Brominated
Flame Retardants
12/29/83 48 FR 57452
05/17/89 54 FR 21240
06/25/91 56 FR 29140
NPRM Aryl 01/17/92 57 FR 2138
Phosphates (ITC
List 2)
Finaj Hexamethylene 09/30/97 62 FR 51107
Diisocyanate (ITC
List 22)
Final (ECA) Aryl . 04/00/98
Phosphates (ITC
List 2)
Final (ECA) DiBasic 04/00/98
Esters (CPSC)
Final Rule IRIS II 09/00/98
Chemicals (ITC List
28)
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3493
Agency Contact: Frank Kover,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: kover.frank@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB94
3452. HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS
TEST RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA
4; 42 USC 7412 CAA 112; 42 USC 7403
CAA 103
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 789 to 795
Legal Deadline: None
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
chemicals to the atmosphere. In order
to implement these and other programs
and requirements under section 112,
EPA must identify 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.
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Final Rule Stage
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 06/26/96 61 FR 33178
Supplemental NPRM 12/24/97 62 FR 67466
Final Rule 09/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3487
Agency Contact: Richard Leukroth,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-0321
Email:
leukroth.richard@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC76
3453. PCBS - POLYCHLORINATED
B1PHENYLS (PCBS) TRANSFORMER
RECLASSIFICATION RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaklng 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
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would relax the
regulatory requirements for
reclassifying PCB transformers to a
lower regulatory status by modifying
the current reclassification
requirements of 50 degree centigrade
temperature and 90-day testing. Results
of a preliminary analysis indicate that
many transformers never reach the
required temperature, but still reduce
PCB concentrations and that safety
risks to employees and to the general
public occur in mandating the
continued adherence to the current
regulations.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/18/93 58 FR 60970
Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entitles 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, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC39
3454. PCB - 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
sec 6(e);
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will make
over 90 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
ANPRM 06/10/91 56 FR 26738
NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62788
Final Rule 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2878
Agency Contact: Tony Baney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD04
3455. USE OF ACRYLAMIDE FOR
GROUTING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605; TSCA
sec 8
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. The Agency has reviewed the
comments and expects to promulgate
the final rule in Spring 1998.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/02/91 56 FR 49863
Final Rule 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2779
Agency Contact: Edward Brooks,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3754
Email: brooks.edward@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC17
3456. 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
06/00/98
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Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3242
Agency Contact: Ellie Clark,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington,
DC 20460.
Phone: 202 260-3402
Email: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2070-AC65
3457. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON NON-
5(E) NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 Toxic
Substances Control Act sec 5
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA regulates the commercial
development of new chemicals that
have completed premanufacture notice
(PMN) review, where activities
described in the PMN did not present
an unreasonable risk but uncontrolled
manufacture, import, processing,
distribution, use', or disposal outside
the activities described in the PMN
may present an unreasonable risk. EPA
will issue Significant New Use Rules
(SNURs) requiring 90-day notification
to EPA from any manufacturer,
importer, or processor who would
engage in activities that are designated
as significant new uses. Under the
Expedited Follow-up Rule (EFUR)
which became effective on October 12,
1989, EPA will identify such new
chemicals and publish them in a batch
SNUR 3-4 times per year. Chemicals
that were subject to a proposed SNUR
before the effective date of the EFUR
or do not qualify under the EFUR, may
be regulated individually by notice and
comment rulemaking and are listed
below.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM Alkyl & Sulfonic 06/11/86 51 FR 21199
Acid & Ammonium
Salt (84-1056)
NPRM 1-Decanimine- 12/08/87 52 FR 46496
N-Decyl-N-Methyl-
N-Oxide (86-566)
06/11/93 58 FR 32628
08/13/97 62 FR 43297
04/00/98
NPRM Diphenyl- 02/02/88 53 FR 2857
2&4&6-
Trimethylbenzol
Phosphine Oxide
(87-586)
NPRM Aluminum
Cross-linked
Sodium Carboxy-
methylcellulose
NPRM Certain
Chemical
Substances (95-
1584,96-1674/75,
and 97-267)
Final Rule Alkyl &
Sulfonic Acid &
Ammonium Salt (84-
1056)
Final Rule Aluminum 04/00/98
Cross-linked
Sodium Carboxy-
methylcellulose
Final Rule Certain 04/00/98
Chemical
Substances (95-
1584,96-1674/75,
and 97-267)
Final Rule Diphenyl- 04/00/98
2&4&6-
Trimethylbenzol
Phosphine Oxide
(87-586)
Final Rule 1- 04/00/98
Decanimine-N-
Decyl-N-Methyl-N-
Oxide (86-566)
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1976
Agency Contact: James Alwood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857
Email: alwood.james@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AA59
3458. 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
sec 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM Batch SNUR:
84-660/-704&84-
105/-106/-107&85-
433
NPRM Aromatic
Amino-Ether (P90-
1840)
NPRM Alkenyl Ether
of Alkanetriol
Polymer (93-458)
NPRM Polyalkylene
Polyamine (89-963)
NPRM Organotin
Lithium Compound
(93-1119)
NPRM Certain
Chemical
Substances (91-
1299/95-1667,91-
1298.91-1297/
Final Polyalkylene
Polyamine (89-963)
Final Rule Organotin
Lithium Compound
(93-1119)
Final Rule Alkenyl
Ether of Alkanetriol
Polymer (93-458)
Final Rule Aromatic
Amino Ether (P90-
1840)
Final Rule Batch
SNUR: 84-660/-704
&84-105/-106/-107
& 85-433
05/27/93 58 FR 30744
06/06/94 59 FR 29255
12/19/94 59 FR 65289
12/19/94 59 FR 65248
06/07/95 60 FR 30050
06/26/97 62 FR 34421
12/09/97 62 FR 64738
04/00/98
06/00/98
06/00/98
06/00/98
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Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date FR Cite
Final Rule Certain 06/00/98
Chemical
Substances (91-
1299/95-1667,91-
1298.91-1297/
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, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1857
Email: alwood.james@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2070-AB27
3459. TSCA SECTION 8(A)
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
INFORMATION RULES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(a) TSCA
sec 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 Rule 37th ITC 02/28/96 61 FR 7421
List
Final Rule 38th ITC 10/29/96 61 FR 55871
List
Final Rule 38th ITC 12/11/96 61 FR 65186
List-Stay
Final Rule 38th ITC 01/07/98 63FR684
List - Stay/Technical
Amendments
Final Rule 38th ITC 04/00/98
List - Revocation
Final Rule 39th ITC 04/00/98
List
Final Rule 41 st ITC 04/00/98
List
Final Rule 42nd ITC 09/00/98
List
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2178
Agency Contact: David R. Williams,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3468
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB08
3460. TSCA SECTION 8(D) HEALTH
AND SAFETY DATA REPORTING
RULES
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(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 35th ITC List
Final 37th ITC List
Final 38th ITC List
Final 38th ITC List -
Stay
Final 38th ITC List -
Stay/Technical
Amendment
Final Rule 38th ITC
List -Revocation
07/05/95 60 FR 34879
02/28/96 61 FR 7421
10/29/96 61 FR 55871
12/11/96 61 FR65186
01/07/98 63FR684
04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 1139
Agency Contact: David R. Williams,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3468
Email: williams.daver@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB11
3461. 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)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
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. Finally, the notice
solicited comments on changes to the
section 8(e) reporting deadline and
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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 Rule
07/13/93 58 FR 37735
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3118
Agency Contact: Richard Hefter,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7403, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3470
Email: hefter.richard@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2070-AC80
3462. NOTICE OF TSCA SECTION 4
REIMBURSEMENT PERIOD AND TSCA
SECTION 12{B) EXPORT
NOTIFICATION PERIOD SUNSET
DATES FOR TSCA SECTION 4
SUBSTANCES
Priority: Info./Admin./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: 15 USC 2603 TSCA
sec 4; 15 USC 2611 TSCA sec 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
identify sunset, or termination dates
that will identify: (1) The end of
section 4 reporting requirements (40
CFR 790) (2) The end of the
reimbursement period under which
persons subject to test rules are subject
to an obligation to reimburse test
sponsors (40 CFR 791) (3) The end of
the period during which export
notification requirements under TSCA
section 12(b) are triggered.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final Rule 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3559
Agency Contact: Frank Kover,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8130
Email: kover.frank@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC84
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Long-Term Actions
3463. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION Timetable:
OP FORMALDEHYDE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 765
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Action
NPRM
Response letter to
EOF & NWF
Final Rule
Small Entities Afl
Date FR Cite
05/10/91 56 FR 21 802
12/14/92
00/00/00
Fected: None
Section 9(d) Notice 03/19/84 49 FR 21870
Termination for
Apparel Workers
ANPRM 05/23/84 49 FR 21870
Peer Review Notice 08/08/96 61 FR 41411
Indoor Air Exposure
Pilot Study
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Semeniuk
Phone: 202 260-2134
Email:
semeniuk.george@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB14
3464. REGULATORY INVESTIGATION
OF DIOXIN IN PULP AND PAPER MILL
SLUDGE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 744
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Leczynski
Phone: 202 260-1864
Email:
leczynski.barbara@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC05
3465. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES
ON NATIONAL PROGRAM
CHEMICALS; REFRACTORY CERAMIC
FIBERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM Refractory 03/21/94 59 FR 13294
Ceramic Fiber
Final Rule Refractory 09/00/99
Ceramic Fiber
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tony Baney
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC37
3466. DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE
AS MANDATED BY EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12873, SECTION 503 ON
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE
PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: None
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
09/29/95 60 FR 50722
00/00/00
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.
Agency Contact: Eun-Sook Goidel
Phone: 202 260-3296
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Email:
goidel.eun-sook@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2070-AC78
3467. FOBS; POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS; EXEMPTIONS FROM THE
PROHIBITIONS AGAINST
MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING,
AND DISTRIBUTION IN COMMERCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM (1) Group I
Final Rule Group I
NPRM (2) Group II
12/06/94 59 FR 62875
06/00/99
06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tony Baney
Phone: 202 260-3933
Fax: 202 260-1724
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB20
3468. LEAD; 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
ANPRM 05/13/91 56 FR 22096
NPRM Proposed Ban 03/09/94 59 FR 11122
of Fishing Sinkers
Final Rule Fishing 12/00/99
Sinkers
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ellie Clark
Phone: 202 260-3402
Email: clark.ellie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC21
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Completed Actions
3469. PCBS; PROCEDURES AND
CRITERIA FOR TERMINATION OF
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS
(PCBS) DISPOSAL PERMITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Withdrawn - No further 02/20/98
action planned.
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tony Baney
Phone: 202 260-3933
Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AB81
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Prerule Stage
3470. TRI; REPORTING THRESHOLD
AMENDMENT; TOXIC CHEMICALS
RELEASE REPORTING; COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: PL 99-499
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Toxics Release Inventory
(TRI) currently requires reporting from
facilities which manufacture or process
at least 25,000 pounds of a listed
chemical, or otherwise use 10,000 Ibs
of a listed chemical. These thresholds
were initially established under the
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-know Act (EPCRA) section
313(f)(l). Section 313(f)(2) of EPCRA
gives the Administrator tie power to
establish a threshold amount for a toxic
chemical different from the amount
established by paragraph (1) and that
such altered thresholds may be based
on classes of chemicals. EPA is
considering lowering the thresholds for
those chemicals which it determines to
be highly toxic at very low dose levels
and/or have physical, chemical, ,or
biological properties that make the
chemicals persist for extended periods
in the environment, and/or
bioaccumulate through the food chain.
Persistent bioaccumulative toxic
chemicals are of particular concern in
ecosystems such as the Great Lakes
Basin due to the long retention time
of the individual lakes and the cycling
of the chemicals from one component
of the ecosystem to another. EPA is
currently conducting analysis to
determine which chemicals present the
specific problems described above, and
to determine what the altered threshold
value(s) should be.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred
Products; 10 Metal Mining; 12 Coal
Mining; 491 Electric Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3880
OTHER SECTORS AFFECTED:
Manufacturing industries in SIC codes
20-39 plus the following industries and
SIC codes: Metal Mining (SIC code 10
except SIC codes 1011, 1081, and
1094); Coal Mining (SIC code 12 except
SIC code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC
codes 4911, 4931, 4939); Commercial
Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code
4953); Chemicals and Allied Products-
Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum
Bulk Terminals and Plants (SIC code
5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services
(SIC code 7389).
Agency Contact: Maria Doa,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7408, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9592
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Fax: 202 401-8142
Email: doa.maria@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2070-AD09
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3471. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT:
AMENDMENTS TO 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 is intended to
modify the regulations addressing the
chemical inventory reporting forms
under section 312 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (EPCRA), as well as other
regulations under the law. EPA is also
rewriting the regulations under sections
302, 303, 304, and 311/312 of EPCRA
using a plain English format to make
them easier to understand and use.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3215
Agency Contact: John Ferris,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5104, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4043
RIN: 2050-AE17
3472. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS UNDER
THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION
112(R)(7): AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412{r); 42
USC 7601(a)(l)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Clean Air Act section
112(r) required EPA to publish
regulations focusing on the prevention
of chemical accidents, building on the
chemical safety work begun under the
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). On June
20, 1996, EPA published the final rule
for Risk Management Programs. An
estimated 66,000 facilities are subject
to this regulation based on the quantity
of regulated substances they have on-
site. These facilities willbe required to
implement a Risk Management Program
and submit a summary of the program
(the risk management plan, or RMP) to
a central location specified by EPA.
The RMP data will assist State and
local government entities responsible
for chemical emergency preparedness
and prevention. It will also be useful
to environmental and community
organizations and the public in
understanding the chemical risks in
their communities. EPA will use the
RMP data to set priorities, target
resources, and measure the success of
the Risk Management Program in
accordance with the Government
Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
In addition, EPA hopes the availability
of this information will stimulate a
dialogue between industry and the
public to improve accident prevention
and emergency response practices at
the local level.
EPA is planning to propose the
following modifications to the RMP
final rule: (1) clarify how Confidential
Business Information (CBI) should be
submitted to EPA; (2) add 3 required
and 4 optional data elements to the
previous requirements; and (3) replace
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
codes with the North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 261 Pulp Mills; 281
Industrial Inorganic Chemicals; 282
Plastics Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other
Manmade Fibers, Except Glass
Additional Information: SAN No. 4029
Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5104, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7249
Fax: 202 260-0927
Email: jacob.sicey@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE46
3473. TRI; CHEMICAL EXPANSION;
FINALIZATION OF DEFERRED
CHEMICALS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013; 42
USC 11023; 42 USC 11048; 42 USC
11076 EPCRA sec 313
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On November 30, 1994, EPA
added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories to EPCRA section 313 list,
including 39 chemicals as part of two
delineated categories. Each chemical
and chemical category was found to
meet the statutory criteria described in
EPCRA section 313(d)(2)(A)-(C). At this
time, EPA deferred final action on 40
chemicals and one chemical category
until a later date. These were deferred
because the comments received on
them raised difficult technical or policy
issues which required additional time
to address. EPA chose not to delay final
action on the 286 chemical and
chemical categories because of the
additional time needed to address the
issues surrounding the smaller group of
40 chemicals and one chemical
category; rather, EPA believed it to be
in the spirit of community right-to-
know to proceed with the final
rulemaking of the additional chemicals
and chemical categories.
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Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/12/94 59 FR 1788
Final Rule Listing of 11/30/94 59 FR 61432
286 Chemicals and
Chemical
Categories
Supplemental NPRM 03/00/99
Deferred Chemicals
Final Rule Deferred 12/00/00
Chemicals
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred
Products! 10 Metal Mining; 12 Coal
Mining; 491 Electric Services
Additional Information: SAN No. 3007
Includes SIC codes: Manufacturing
industries in SIC codes 20-39 plus the
following industries and SIC codes:
Metal Mining (SIC code 10 except SIC
codes 1011,1081, and 1094); Coal
Mining (SIC code 12 except SIC code
1241); Electric Utilities (SIC codes
4911, 4931, 4939); Commercial
Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code
4953); Chemicals and Allied Products-
Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum
Bulk Terminals and Plants (SIC code
5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services
(SIC code 7389).
Agency Contact: Maria J. Doa,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7408, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9592
Email: doa.maria@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AC47
3474. TRI; DATA EXPANSION
AMENDMENTS; TOXIC CHEMICAL
RELEASE REPORTING; COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA
sec 313; 42 USC 11023; 42 USC 11048;
42 USC 11076
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The original Toxics Release
Inventory (TRI) required reporting from
manufacturing facilities on the releases
and other waste management activities
including waste treatment and disposal
methods. This requirement was
imposed under the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to-Know Act
(EPCRA) section 313(g). Information on
waste management practices, including
recycling, energy recovery, and source
reduction activities, were added to TRI
pursuant to the 1990 passage of the
Pollution Prevention Act. EPA is
currently considering whether
additional data elements related to a
mass balance/materials accounting
program should be considered for
incorporation into the TRI database.
The additional data elements included
for consideration include: quantity
brought on site; quantity produced on
site; quantity consumed on site;
quantity contained in or as product;
quantity stored on site as waste, and
beginning and ending raw materials
inventory. The issue of collecting mass
balance/materials accounting
information has been debated for over
a decade. Congress, in enacting EPCRA,
directed the National Academy of
Sciences (NAS) to study this issue
further. NAS recommended that the
issue of adding materials accounting
data merited further analysis.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
10/01/96 61 FR 51322
12/00/98
ANPRM
NPRM
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred
Products; 10 Metal Mining; 12 Coal
Mining; 493 Combination Electric and
Gas, and Other Utility Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3877
OTHER SECTORS AFFECTED:
Manufacturing industries in SIC codes
20-39 plus the following industries and
SIC codes: Metal Mining (SIC code 10
except SIC codes 1011,1081, and
1094); Coal Mining (SIC code 12 except
SIC code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC
codes 4911, 4931, 4939); Commercial
Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code
4953); Chemicals and Allied Products-
Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum
Bulk Terminals and Plants (SIC code
5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services
(SIC code 7389).
Agency Contact: Susan Hazen,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7408, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1024
Fax: 202 401-8142
Email: hazen.susan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD08
3475. TRI; ADDITION OF OIL AND GAS
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TO
THE TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA
313; 42 USC 11023; 42 USC 1108; 42
USC 11076
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
specified under the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-
Know Act (EPCRA) section
313(b)(l)(A). 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. The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) has recently
expanded this original list of covered
industries. EPA is beginning analyses
to determine whether facilities which
perform exploration and production of
oil and gas should also be added to
the list of facilities covered under
EPCRA section 313. Facilities recently
added include certain electric
generating facilities, waste management
facilities, metal and coal mining,
hazardous waste treatment facilities,
solvent recyclers, and wholesale
distributors of chemicals and petroleum
products.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 13 Oil and Gas
Extraction
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
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Additional Information: SAN No. 4023 Action
Program is implemented at the Federal
level. States are designated as co-
recipients of the information, but are
not required to manage the information
in any particular manner.
Agency Contact: Tim Crawford,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7408, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1715
Fax: 202 401-8142
Email: crawford.tim@epamail.epa.gov
Maria J. Doa, Environmental Protection
Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides
and Toxic Substances, 7408,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9592
Fax: 202 401-8142
Email: doa.maria@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD19
Date
FR Cite
3476. TRI; RESPONSES TO PETITIONS
RECEIVED TO ADD OR DELETE
CHEMICALS FROM THE TOXIC
RELEASE INVENTORY
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 11013 EPCRA
sec 313
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice DBNPA
(Delete)
NPRM Dioxin and
Dioxin-Like
Compounds (i.e.
Certain Furans and
PCBs)
Notice of Denial
Phosphoric Acid
(Delete)
10/27/95 60 FR 54949
05/07/97 62 FR 24887
01/23/98 63 FR 3566
Response Methyl 04/00/98
Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
(Delete)
Response Methyl 05/00/98
Isobutyl Ketone
(MIBK) (Delete)
Response Chromite 07/00/98
Ore
Response Acetonitrile 08/00/98
Response Alloys- 09/00/98
Chrominum, Nickel,
and Copper Alloys
(Modify)
Final Response Dioxin 10/00/98
and Dioxin-like
Compounds
Final Response 11/00/98
DBNPA (Delete)
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred
- Products; 10 Metal Mining; 12 Coal
Mining; 491 Electric Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2425
Other deadline: Within 180 days of
receipt the Agency must either initiate
rulemaking or explain why not in the
Federal Register. Manufacturing
industries in SIC codes 20-39 plus the
following industries and SIC codes:
Metal Mining (SIC code 10 except SIC
codes 1011, 1081, and 1094); Coal
Mining (SIC code 12 except SIC code
1241); Electric Utilities (SIC codes
4911, 4931, 4939); Commercial
Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code
4953); Chemicals and Allied Products-
Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum
Bulk Terminals and Plants (SIC code
5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services
(SIC code 7389).
Agency Contact: Daniel R. Bushman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7408, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-3882
Email:
bushman.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-ACOO
3477. TRI; POLLUTION PREVENTION
ACT INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
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
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 6607(b) of the
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA)
(Pub. L. 101-508) requires the addition
of several data elements to the Toxic
Chemical Release Inventory (TRI)
reporting requirements as promulgated
under section 313 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) (Pub. L.
99-499). Section 313 of EPCRA requires
owners or operators of certain facilities
that manufacture, process, or otherwise
use listed toxic chemicals to annually
report their releases of these chemicals
to each environmental medium. The
PPA mandates that section 313 covered
facilities also report on source
reduction and recycling activities
relating to the toxic chemicals
beginning with the 1991 reporting year.
Since 1991 covered facilities have been
providing this information to EPA in
section 8A, Source Reduction and
Recycling Activities, of EPA Form R.
On September 25, 1991 (56 FR 48475),
EPA proposed regulations which would
provide definitions and instructions for
reporting the PPA data elements on the
EPA Form R. In this action, EPA will
both amend certain aspects of the
September 25, 1991, proposed rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/25/91 56 FR 48475
Supplemental NPRM 09/00/98
Final Rule Finalization 12/00/99
of Form R
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 20 Food and Kindred
Products; 10 Metal Mining; 12 Coal
Mining; 491 Electric Services
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2847
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Affected Sectors Include:
Manufacturing industries in SIC codes
20-39 plus the following industries and
SIC codes: Metal Mining (SIC code 10
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except SIC codes 1011,1081, and
1094); Coal Mining (SIC code 12 except
SIC code 1241); Electric Utilities (SIC
codes 4911, 4931, 4939); Commercial
Hazardous Waste Treatment (SIC code
4953); Chemicals and Allied Products-
Wholesale (SIC code 5169); Petroleum
Bulk Terminals and Plants (SIC code
5171); and, Solvent Recovery Services
(SIC code 7389).
Agency Contact: Maria Doa,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances, 7408, Washington,
DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9592
Fax: 202 401-8142
Email: doa.maria@epamail.epfe.gov
RIN: 2070-AC24
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Long-Term Actions,
3478. MODIFICATION OF THE
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE (EHS) LIST
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
rdtjuirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355 app A; 40
CFR 355 app B
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: John Ferris
Phone: 202 260-4043
Fax: 202 260-0927
RIN: 2050-AE42
3479. MODIFICATION OF THRESHOLD
PLANNING QUANTITY FOR
ISOPHORONE DIISOCYANATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372
Timetable:
1 UII*~l«kMt».
Action
Final Rule
Date FR Cite
00/00/00
. A«e**.»«j%~l. NT «
Action
NPRM
Final Rule
Date FR Cite
^ 07/00/99
12/00/00
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Ferris
Phone: 202 260-4043
Fax: 202 260-0927
RIN: 2050-AE43
3480. TRI; REVIEW OF CHEMICALS
ON THE ORIGINAL TRI LIST
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Daniel R. Bushman
Phone: 202 260-3882
Fax: 202 401-8142
Email:
bushman.daniel@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2070-AD18 *
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Completed Actions
3481. tf$T OF REGULATED
SUBSTANCES AND THRESHOLDS
FOR ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
PREVENTION—MODIFICATIONS
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 68
Completed:
Reason Date
FR Cite
Final Action
01/06/98 63FR640
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vanessa Rodriguez
Phone: 202 260-7913
Fax: 202 260-0927
RIN: 2050-AE35 •
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Prerule Stage
3482. • RCRA REPORTING AND
RECORDKEEPING BURDEN
REDUCTION; ANPRM
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 104-13; 42 USC
6907; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921
to 6927; 42 USC 6930; 42 USC 6934;
42 USC 6935; 42 USC 6937 to 6939;
42 USC 6944; 42 USC 6949a; 42 USC
6974 .
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To comply with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, EPA must
reduce the information collection
burden associated with the reporting
and recordkeeping requirements
imposed on the regulated community
by the Agency's regulatory programs.
Information Collection Requests (ICRs}
approved by OMB provide a measure
of the reporting and recordkeeping
requirements associated with a
particular regulation. The Office of
Solid Waste (OSW) is conducting a
comprehensive review of all RCRA
ICRs and 'is developing options for
reducing the regulatory burden
associated with all ICRs. There are two
broad,categories of options: (1)
recalculate the regulatory burden
associated with a particular ICR to
more accurately reflect the time
necessary to comply with reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, and (2)
streamline or eliminate regulatory
reporting and recordkeeping
requirements. After considering public
comment, the Agency will then proceed
to a proposed and final rulemaking.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4084
Agency Contact: Laurie Solomon,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8443 '
Robert Burchard, Environmental
Protection Agency, Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, 5302W,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8450 •
RIN: 2050-AE50
3483. o REINVENTING THE LAND
DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS 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 6905; 42 USC
6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6924
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Land Disposal•-.
Restrictions (LDR) program was
established to minimize threats posed
by the land disposal of untreated
hazardous wastes. The program has
been in place for a number of years
and now regulates all but the most
recently listed hazardous wastes. The
Agency is now examining the LDR
program, exploring past
accomplishments, future possibilities, '
and current issues. The goals of the
examination are to make the LDR
program cheaper, smarter, cleaner, and
more flexible. The Agency will develop
an Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (ANPRM) to present initial
thinking and the results of some
activities taken as part of the ongoing
LDR Reinvention Project so that the
public will have an opportunity to
comment. A proposed and final rule
will follow.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 28 Chemicals and
Allied Products; 33 Primary Metal
Industries; 109 Miscellaneous Metal
Ores; 29 Petroleum Refining and
Related Industries
Additional Information: SAN No. 4093
Agency Contact: Rhonda Minnick,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5302W, Washington, DC 20460 ''
Phone: 703 308-8771
RIN: 2050-AE53
3484. • LAND DISPOSAL
RESTRICTIONS; POTENTIAL
REVISIONS FOR MERCURY LISTED
AND CHARACTERISTIC WASTES;
ANPRM
Priority: Other Significant .
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC
6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6924 ;
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268
Legal Deadline: None .
Abstract: This Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) will
solicit data and comments on treatment*
data that the Agency has gathered on
the treatment of mercury wastes. Some
forms of mercury wastes are now
required to be treated by either
incineration or retorting. Both of these
forms of treatment have the potential
to emit mercury via air emissions. Also,
some information suggests that certain
waste types which are required to be
retorted are not amenable to that form
of treatment. There also is a shrinking
demand for mercury, which brings up •
concerns about requiring recovery of
mercury wastes. The data and
information gathered by this ANPRM
process is intended to be used to
propose revised treatment standards^ for
some forms of mercury hazardous
wastes in a future rulemaking.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 281 Industrial
Inorganic Chemicals; 285 Paints,
Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels, and
Allied Products
Additional Information: SAN No. 4094
Agency Contact: Mary Cunningham,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8453
Fax: 703 308-8466
RIN: 2050-AE54
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3485. • RCRA APPENDIX VIII
STREAMLINING; ANPRM
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; 42 USC
6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922;
42 USC 6938
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will propose to
modify the list of chemicals found in
Appendix VIII of 40 CFR part 261 by:
(1) adding new chemicals which have
boon found to be toxic to humans
and/or wildlife when they are managed
in commerce, stockpiled, or discarded,
and (2) deleting those chemicals for
which the potential for exposure no
longer exists, or for which analytical
methods do not exist.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4090
Agency Contact: Dr. Monica A. Barron,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5307W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0483
Fax: 703 308-0509
Email: barron.monica@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE55
3486. • FINAL RULE ON LAND
DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS FOR FIRST
THIRD SCHEDULED WASTES
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 610
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265;
40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 271
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The First Third rule was
promulgated under the authority of
section 3004 of the Hazardous and
Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 to
the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (8/17/88, 53 FR 31138).
The rule established treatment
standards for a subgroup of hazardous
wastes; these standards must be met
before the wastes are disposed on land,
as mandated by the Amendments. EPA
performed a regulatory flexibility
analysis for this rule and found there
was a significant impact on 6 small
facilities in one industry, which was
not considered a substantial number.
The Agency did not have data on other
potentially affected industries, and
recognized that other small businesses
may also be significantly affected.
This new entry in the regulatory agenda
announces review of the final rule as
required by section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. EPA solicits
comment on the following factors: (1)
the continued need for the rule; (2) the
nature of complaints or comments
received concerning the rule; (3) the
complexity of the rule; (4) the extent
to which the rule overlaps, duplicates
or conflicts with other Federal, State,
or local government rules; and (5) the
length of time since the rule has been
evaluated or the degree to which
technology, economic conditions, or
other factors have changed in the area
affected by the rule.
It is the Agency's view that there is
a continued need for the rule; however
the Agency welcomes suggestions for
reducing any unnecessary burden on
small entities resulting from the First
Third rule. The First Third rule is one
of several rules that together formed a
major RCRA program, called the Land
Disposal Restrictions program. In 1991,
EPA reviewed the entire program,
including public involvement, and
identified substantial measures that
could reduce the paperwork burden
and simplify the regulations. In 1996
and 1997, EPA enacted those measures.
Since then, EPA established more
treatment standards, as required by
RCRA, and is planning another
reevaluation of the Land Disposal
Restrictions program, with wide public
involvement, to further improve and if
possible, further reduce burden.
As for the First Third rule in particular,
EPA has received comment on a small
number of issues since promulgation
and, as a result, has made regulatory
changes and is considering others.
Other issues from the First Third may
arise during the reinvention project (see
RIN 2050-AE53 for more information).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Begin Review 04/00/98
End Comment Period 07/00/98
Complete Review 08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4134
Agency Contact: Sue Slotnick,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8462
RIN: 2050-AE56
3487. • TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND
CORRECTIVE ACTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERS AND
OPERATORS OF UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANKS (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 610
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 280
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In September 1988, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
promulgated regulations establishing
technical standards and corrective
action requirements applicable to
underground storage tanks (USTs)
(September 23, 1988, 53 FR 37082). The
UST regulations were issued under the
authority of sections 2002, 9001
through 9007, and 9009 of the Solid
Waste Disposal Act of 1970, as
amended by the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended
(42 USC 6912, 6991, 6991(a) through
(f), 6991(h)). They became effective
December 22, 1988, and are applicable
to underground storage tanks
containing petroleum or substances
defined as hazardous under the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980. EPA performed a
regulatory flexibility analysis for this
rule and determined that it would have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
This new entry in the regulatory agenda
announces that EPA will review the
UST regulations pursuant to section
610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
USC 610). EPA solicits comments on
the continued need for the rule; the
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complexity of the rule; the extent to
which it overlaps, duplicates, or
conflicts with other Federal, State, or
local government rules; and the degree
to which technology, economic
conditions, or other relevant factors
have changed sinc,e the^ruje was
promulgated. EPA also will welcome
comments on any other aspect of the
rule.
EPA continues to view this regulation
as a vital component of State-EPA
efforts to ensure effective detection,
remediation, and prevention of UST
releases in order to protect human
health and the environment. EPA
intends to continue to require
compliance with the regulation. Until
and unless the Agency modifies the
rule, owners and operators of
underground storage tanks will be
expected to comply with all parts of
the rule. The Agency performed a
similar review 3 years ago and
concluded at that time that there was
neither a need for nor any significant
stakeholder support for changes to the
UST regulation.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
Begin Review
04/00/98
End Comment Period 07/00/98
End Review 09/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 4139
Agency Contact: Irwin L. Auerbach,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
Mail Code 5401G, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 603-7139
RIN: 2050-AE57
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3488. • MODIFICATIONS TO RCRA
RULES ASSOCIATED WITH SOLVENT-
CONTAMINATED SHOP TOWELS AND
WIPERS
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
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would modify
RCRA rules that impact the
management of solvent-contaminated
shop towels and wipers. Solvent
contaminated shop towels and wipers
are used throughout industry for
equipment cleaning and other related
facility operations. Many times the
"spent" shop towels and wipers are a
hazardous waste because the solvent
used is either a characteristic or listed
solvent. An examination of industry
use and management practices reveals
that many facilities may use only small
amounts of solvent on their disposable
wipers, and use small numbers of
wipers daily - suggesting that these
materials, particularly if listed solvents
are being used, pose little or no risk
to human health and the environment
if disposed in municipal landfills.
Similarly, situations exist where both
disposable wipers and reusable shop
towels are not being managed according
to prescribed federal and States rules
and policies; Problems with this issue
have persisted since the late 1980's.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Sectors Affected: 27 Printing,
Publishing, and Allied Industries; 55
Automotive Dealers and Gasoline
Service Stations; 75 Automotive Repair,
Services, and Parking; 25 Furniture and
Fixtures
Additional Information: SAN No. 4091
Agency Contact: Jim O'Leary,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8827
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email: oleary.jim@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE51
3489. « GLASS-TO-GLASS
RECYCLING OF CATHODE RAY
TUBES (CRTS): CHANGES TO
HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS
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: Not yet determined
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise the
existing federal hazardous waste
regulations to remove regulatory
barriers to "glass-to-glass" recycling of
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs). A CRT is
the main component of a television or
computer monitor. A CRT is made
largely of specialized glasses, some of
which contain lead to protect the user
from X-rays inside the CRT. Due to the
lead, when they are disposed of or
reclaimed some CRTs are hazardous
wastes under the Federal Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
regulations. Glass-to-glass recycling
involves the return of used CRT glass
to manufacturing of new CRTs.
This action is planned in response to
an anticipated recommendation on CRT
recycling from the Common Sense
Initiative (CSI) to the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). CSI is a
consensus-based process for developing
"cleaner, cheaper, smarter"
environmental improvements that
includes representatives of: industry;
environmental groups; community
groups; environmental justice groups;
labor; and, federal, state, local, and
tribal governments. The
recommendation is being developed by
the Workgroup on Overcoming Barriers
Pollution Prevention, Product
Stewardship, and Recycling of the
Computers and Electronics CSI
Subcommittee (Barriers Workgroup).
The Barriers Workgroup has designed
a process for developing a
recommendation on CRT recycling that
includes information gathering,
analysis, and discussion to reach
consensus. The Workgroup started
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evaluating CRT recycling in general,
and then agreed to limit the first phase
of the project to glass-to-glass recycling.
Other recycling processes will be
evaluated in subsequent phases.
Because the CSI is currently working
toward a consensus recommendation
the specifics of the approach are not
known at this time. However, it is
expected that the recommendation will
involve minimizing RCRA requirements
for glass-to-glass recycling while
retaining appropriate controls to ensure
protection of human health and the
environment. Note that the schedule for
this rule depends on when the CSI
recommendation is completed.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 367 Electronic
Components and Accessories
Additional Information: SAN No. 4092
Agency Contact: Charlotte Mooney,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7025
Fax: 703 308-0514
Email:
mooney.charlotte@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE52
3490. REMOVAL OF REQUIREMENT
TO USE SW-846 METHODS (TEST
METHODS FOR EVALUATING SOLID
WASTE: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL
METHODS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaldng is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate
existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC
6912(a); 42 USC 6921 to 6927; 42 USC
6930; 42 USC 6934 to 6939; 42 USC
6974; 42 USC 9601(37); 42 USC 9614(c)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258; 40 CFR 260;
40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265;
40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 279
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The EPA Office of Solid
Waste (OSW) has been actively working
to break down the barriers that the
environmental monitoring community
faces when trying to use new
monitoring techniques. As a first step,
OSW has speeded up the process of
getting new methods reviewed by EPA
and published in SW-846 by chopping
15 months off the proposal to
promulgation cycle. This was
accomplished by eliminating several
unnecessary internal review steps, and
by streamlining the internal approval
process for each new method.
However, there are currently 32
citations in title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) where the
use of SW-846 methods is required. As
a second step for speeding up the
approval process, OSW plans to remove
the requirements to use SW-846
methods for other than method defined
parameters (i.e., where the method
defines the regulations, such as the
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedure) from 40 CFR. This will
likely lead to an even more streamlined
approval process since SW-846 will
then be able to be handled strictly as
guidance and not need the regulatory
process for approval.
This additional streamlining will
permit new, more cost-effective
methods to attain public and regulatory
authority acceptance in much less time,
allowing required monitoring to be
done more cheaply, faster and, in some
cases, more accurately.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3989
Agency Contact: Barry Lesnik,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5307W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0476
Fax: 703 308-0509
Email: lesnik.barry@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE41
3491. STANDARDIZED PERMIT FOR
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
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; 42 USC
6912; 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42
USC 6927; 42 USC 6939; 42 USC 6974
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 270
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency, in 1994,
convened a special task force to look
at permitting activities throughout its
different programs and to make specific
recommendations to improve these
permitting programs. This task force,
known as the Permits Improvement
Team (PIT), worked with stakeholders
from the Agency, State permitting
agencies, industry, and the
environmental community. The PIT
stakeholders mentioned, among other
things, that permitting activities should
be commensurate with the complexity
of the activity. The stakeholders felt
that current Agency permitting
programs were not flexible enough to
allow streamlined procedures for
routine permitting activities.
Currently, facilities that store, treat, or
dispose of hazardous waste obtain site-
specific permits prescribing conditions
for each "unit" (e.g., tank, container
area, etc.) in which hazardous waste is
managed. Experience gained by the
Agency and States over the past 15
years has shown that not all waste
management activities are at the same
level of complexity. Some activities,.
such as thermal treatment or land
disposal of hazardous waste are more
complex than storage of hazardous
waste. The Agency feels that thermal
treatment and land disposal activities
continue to warrant individual permits,
prescribing unit-specific conditions.
However, the Agency feels that some
accommodation can be made for
hazardous waste management practices
in standardized units such as tanks,
container storage areas,.and
containment buildings. These types of
units are relatively simple and
straightforward when compared to site-
specific issues that arise at landfills and
operating issues that are common at
thermal treatment units. The PIT
tentatively recommended, among other
things, that regulations be developed to
allow "general permits" for on-site
storage and treatment of hazardous
waste in tanks, containers, and .
containment buildings.
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This rulemaking will allow a type of
general permit, called a "standardized
permit", for facilities that generate
waste and routinely manage the waste
on-site in tanks, containers, and
containment buildings. Under the
standardized permit, facility owners
and operators would certify compliance
with generic design and operating
conditions set on a national basis. The
permitting agency would review the
certifications submitted by the facility
owners or operators. The permitting
agency would also be able to impose
additional site-specific terms and
conditions for corrective action or other
purposes, as called for by RCRA.
Ensuring compliance with the
standardized permit's terms and
conditions would occur during
inspection of the facility after the
permit has been issued.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 281 Industrial
Inorganic Chemicals; 282 Plastics
Materials and Synthetic Resins,
Synthetic Rubber, Cellulosic and Other
Manmade Fibers, Except Glass; 285
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels,
and Allied Products; 286 Industrial
Organic Chemicals ,
Additional Information: SAN No. 4028
Agency Contact: Vernon Myers,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5303W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8660
Fax: 703 308-8609
RIN: 2050-AE44
3492. 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
duplicatipn, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 1004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Recycling of hazardous waste
is governed by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
hazardous, waste regulations. The
portion of these regulations known as
the Definition of Solid Waste (DSW)
specifies whether hazardous materials
that are recycled are subject to RCRA
regulatory jurisdiction or not. Other
parts of the regulations set forth
requirements for managing recycled
hazardous waste. This regulatory action
will revise the hazardous waste
recycling regulations to respond
partially to concerns that they are
overly complex, difficult to understand,
and that they pose a barrier to safe
hazardous waste recycling.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 02/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2872
Agency Contact: Chip Vitarelli,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8286
RIN: 2050-AD18
3493. 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.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922 Resource
' Conservation Recovery Act sec
3002(a)(5); 42 USG 6923 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec
3003(a)(3); 42 USC 6924 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec
3004(a)(2); 42 USC 6974 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 7004(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271 *
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Uniform Hazardous
Waste Manifest (Form 8700-22) is a
multi-copy form used to identify the
quantity, composition, origin, routing,
and destination of hazardous waste
during its transportation. The manifest
system's reliance on paper results in
significant paperwork and cost burden
to waste handlers'and states who
collect manifest information. The
Agency intends to pursue an optional
approach to redesign the manifest
system so that it utilizes automated
technologies to increase access to
manifest related information, and to
facilitate the manifest process,
including the form's preparation,
transmission, and recordkeeping,
thereby lessening the total burden on
waste handlers and states.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3147
Agency Contact: Ann Codrington,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8825
Rich Lashier, Environmental Protection
Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, 5304W, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-8796
RIN: 2050-AE21
3494. REVISIONS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR
PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS
CONTAINING RECOVERED
MATERIALS
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 6912(a)
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 6002 (e)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 247
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RCRA section 6002 requires
EPA to issue guidelines which
designate items that are or can be made
with recovered materials and to
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recommend practices for government
procurement of these materials. Once
designated, procuring agencies axe
required to purchase these items with
the highest percentage of recovered
materials practicable. Government
procurement of EPA-designated items
containing recovered materials fosters
markets for those materials and,
thereby, closes the recycling loop. 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. On November
13,1997, EPA issued the first update
to the CPG (CPG2), in which 12
additional items were designated;
additional recommendations are
discussed in RMAN EL The new actions
would: (1) propose the second update
to the CPG (CPG3), including
recommendations in RMANs, and (2)
propose the third update to the CPG
(CPG4).
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM (CPG2)
Final (CPG2)
NPRM (CPG3)
Final Rule (CPG3)
NPRM (CPG4)
11/07/96 61 FR 57748
11/13/97 62 FR 60962
04/00/98
11/00/98
12/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
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
BIN: 2050-AE23
3495. MANAGEMENT OF CEMENT
KILN DUST (CKD)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing i
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 69l2(a)
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 2002(a); 42 USC 6921(a) Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3001(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 259; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 266
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 hazardous waste
regulation under RCRA Subtitle C by
the Bevill Amendment, which modified
section 3001 of RCRA to exempt certain
special wastes until further studies
could be completed and any applicable
regulations were promulgated. In
December 1993, EPA submitted a
Report to Congress with its findings on
the nature and management 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.
In the regulatory determination EPA
committed to develop additional
tailored regulations under RCRA
Subtitle C and, if necessary, the Clean
Air Act. As part of its regulatory
development effort, the Office of Solid
Waste within EPA's Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response has
initiated further studies and has held
informal discussions with stakeholders
interested in regulations under RCRA
Subtitle C for the management of CKD.
The proposed regulations will be
tailored to protect human health and
the environment while limiting burden
on the regulated community.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3856
Agency Contact: William Schoenborn,,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8483
RIN: 2050-AE34
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Final Rule Stage
3496. MERCURY-CONTAINING AND
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
MANAGEMENT ACT; CODIFICATION
OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
PROVISIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 14303
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this rule is
to codify into the Code of Federal
Regulations certain provisions of the
Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable
Battery Management Act (42 USC
14301-36) that impact the May 11,1995
Universal Waste Rule ( 60 FR 25492).
The Act was signed by the President
on May 13, 1996 and became
immediately effective nationwide on
the date of signature. Specifically, one
provision of the law requires the
collection, storage, and transportation
of the following types of batteries be
managed according to standards
established in the Universal Waste rule:
used rechargeable batteries, lead-acid
batteries not covered by 40 CFR part
266, rechargeable alkaline batteries,
certain mercury-containing batteries
banned from domestic sale, and used
consumer products containing
rechargeable batteries that are not easily
removable. The law prohibits State
imposed requirements that are not •
identical to those found in the final
Federal universal waste rule, but allows
States to adopt and enforce identical
standards and to implement and
enforce collection, storage, and
transport requirements identical to
those included in the universal waste
rule if the 'standards are approved by
the EPA Administrator.
The costs of this action should be
minimal to the regulated industry since
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the community regulated by the law --
battery manufacturers, industries that
use batteries in their consumer
products, and the retail industry' -- all
support the law. In addition, the
regulated community has rechargeable
battery recycling programs already in
place and such recycling programs are
in compliance with the labeling and
management provisions of the law.
Second, most States have state
rechargeable battery recycling statutes '
in place but their recycling programs
vary to some degree with respect to
labeling and management requirements.
Therefore, modifications to State
statutes for rechargeable battery
recycling will be necessary, but not
costly.
Timetable:
Action
Pate
FR Cite
Direct Final Rule , 08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 3888
Agency Contact: Bryan Groce,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8750
Fax:, 703 308-0522
•BIN: 2050-AE39
3497. • RECYCLED USED OIL
CONTAINING PCBS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601(37); 42
USC 9614(c); 42 USC 6905; 42 USC
6912(a); 42 USC 6921 to 6927; 42 USC
6930; 42 USC 6934; 42 USC 6974
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 279
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This direct final rule
eliminates errors' and clarifies
ambiguities in the used oil management
standards. Specifically, the rule
clarifies (1) when used oil
contaminated With polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) is regulated under the
used oil management standards and
when it is not, (2) that the requirements
applicable fo releases of used oil apply
in States that are not authorized for the
RCRA base program, (3) that mixtures
of conditionally exempt small quantity
generator (CESQG) wastes and used oil
are subject to the used oil management
standards irrespective of how that
mixture is to be recycled, and (4) that
the initial marketer of used oil that .
meets the used oil fuel specification.;
need only keep a record of a shipment.
of used oil to the facility to which the
initial marketer delivers the used oil.
The rule also amends three incorrect
references to the pre-1992 used oil
specifications in the provisions which
address hazardous waste fuel produced
from, or oil reclaimed from, oil bearing
hazardous wastes from petroleum
refining operations.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Direct Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 4088
Agency Contact: Tom Rinehart,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-4309
RIN: 2050-AE47
3498. HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: POST-
CLOSURE 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 6926 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3006; 42
USC 6912(a) Resource Conservation
Recovery Act sec 2002(a); 42 USC 6924
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec-3004; 42 USC 6925 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 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-clbsure 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.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
11/08/94 59 FR 55778
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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
3499. LISTING DETERMINATION FOR
HAZARDOUS WASTES—
ORGANOBROMINES CHEMICAL
INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42, USC 6922 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3001; 42
USC 9602 Superfund (CERCLA) sec
102; 33 USC 1361; 42 USC 9620
Superfund (CERCLA) sec 311
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR'271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, April 15, 1998.
Abstract: This action proposes to list
as a hazardous waste under RCRA one
waste stream generated during the
production of 2,4,6-tribromophenol, an
organobromihe chemical used as a fire
retardant. This waste would then have
to be managed in accordance with the
RCRA hazardous waste requirements.
This action also proposes not to list as
hazardous ten waste streams from the
production of bromochloromethane,
ethyl bromide, tetrabromobisphenol A,
2,4,6-tribromophenol wastewaters,
octabromodiphenyl oxide, and
decabromodiphenyl oxide.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/11/94 59 FR 24530
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3065
Agency Contact: Anthony Carrell,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0458
RIN: 2050-AD79
3500. SPENT SOLVENTS LISTING
DETERMINATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3001; 42
USC 9602 Superfund (CERCLA) sec 102
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, October 31, 1998.
Abstract: This action addresses the
potential human health and
environmental risks posed by certain
used solvents and wastes from their
use, and determines whether or not
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. The spent
solvents currently under this listing
determination are: cumene, phenol,
isophorone, acetonitrile, fufural,
epichlorohydrin, methyl chloride,
ethylene dibromide, benzyl chloride, p-
dichlorobenzene, 2-methoxyethanol, 2-
ethoxyethanol, 2-ethoxyethanol acetate,
and cyclohexanol. On August 14,1996,
the Agency proposed not to list these
spent solvents.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/14/96 61 FR 42318
Final Rule 10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3134
Agency Contact: Ron Josephson,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0442
RIN: 2050-AD84
3501. LISTING DETERMINATION OF
WASTES GENERATED DURING THE
MANUFACTURE OF AZO,
ANTHRAQUINONE, AND
TRIARYLMETHANE DYES AND
PIGMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3001; 42
USC 9602 Superfund (CERCLA) sec 102
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline:
Other, Judicial, June 15, 1998, Notice
of Data Availability.
Final, Judicial, February 15, 1999.
Abstract: This action addresses the
potential human health and
environmental risks posed by wastes
from the manufacture of dyes and
pigments, and determines whether
these wastes should be listed as
hazardous wastes under RCRA to
control any potentially unacceptable
risks. If listed under RCRA, these
wastes would also be added to 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 at this time.
Three waste streams (filter aids,
triarylmethane, and anthraquinone) are
subject to later deadlines for proposed
and final action. The date for the final
rule is based on recent settlement
discussions with plaintiffs in EOF v.
Browner, Civil Action No. 89-0598
D.D.C.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/22/94 59 FR 66072
Notice (Notice of Data 06/00/98
Availability)
Final Rule 02/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3066
Agency Contact: Kathy Fredriksen,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8285
RIN: 2050-AD80
3502. IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING
OF HAZARDOUS WASTE:
PETROLEUM REFINING PROCESS
WASTES; LAND DISPOSAL
RESTRICTIONS FOR NEWLY
IDENTIFIED WASTES; AND CERCLA
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
DESIGNATION
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 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3001; 42
USC 9602 Superfund (CERCLA) sec 102
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, June 29, 1998.
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 small business are expected but are
not significant.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 11/20/95 60 FR 57747
Interim Notice of Data 04/08/97 62 FR 16747
Availability
Final Rule 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3064
Agency Contact: Maximo Diazjr.,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0439
RIN: 2050-AD88
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3503. HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM;
MODIFICATION OF THE HAZARDOUS
WASTE PROGRAM; MERCURY-
CONTAINING LAMPS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC
6912; 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42
USC 6923; 42 USC 6930; 42 USC 6938
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is considering two
deregulatory options for the
management of spent mercury-
containing lamps based on data which
indicate that these lamps may be safely
managed outside of the RCRA
hazardous waste system or using a
reduced regulatory structure under
RCRA. The options were proposed in
a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on
July 27, 1994 (59 FR 38288). Either
option selected would have positive
impacts on small businesses and state,
local and tribal governments interested
in collecting and managing lamps.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM . 07/27/94 59 FR 38288
Final Rule 07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3237
Agency Contact: Rita Cestaric,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste.and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0769
RIN: 2050-AD93
3504. REVISED STANDARDS FOR
HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTION
FACILITIES
Priority: Economically Significant. ,
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3004; 42
USC 6925 Resource Conservation
Recovery Act sec 3005; Clean Air Act
sec 112; Clean Air Act sec 114
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63;
40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270;
40 CFR 271
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, April 1998, Settlement
agreement: See additional information.
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.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM Cement Kilns, 04/19/96 61 FR 17358
Lightweight
Aggregate Kilns,
Incinerators
Final Rule MACT 05/00/98
"Fasttrack"
Rulemaking
Final Rule Cement 12/00/98
Kilns, LWAKs,
Incinerators
NPRM Boilers, Other 12/00/99
Industrial Furnaces
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3333
Legal Deadlines: Settlement agreement:
Industrial furnaces and incinerators
4/98, Boilers 12/99.
Agency Contact: Larry Denyer,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8770
RIN: 2050-AE01
3505. LAND DISPOSAL
RESTRICTIONS—PHASE IV:
PAPERWORK REDUCTION;
TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR
WOOD PRESERVING, MINERAL
PROCESSING AND CHARACTERISTIC
METAL WASTES; RELATED MINERAL
PROCESSING ISSUES
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 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 1006; 42
USC 6912(a) Resource Conservation
Recovery Act sec 2002(a); 42 USC 6921
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 3001; 42 USC 6924 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 148; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 271
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, April 15, 1998, Mineral
Processing and Characteristic Metal
Wastes.
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 maybe
disposed of on land. This rulemaking
establishes treatment standards for
characteristic mineral processing wastes
and TC metal wastes, and is expected
to revise the standards for
contaminated soils. It also addresses
changes to the definition of solid waste
for mineral processing secondary
materials which are recycled within the
mineral processing industry sector. In
addition, the rule provides a
conditional exclusion for some
wastewaters generated at wood
preserving plants.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/22/95 60 FR 43654
Supplemental NPRM 01/25/96 61 FR 2338
Final (Wood 05/12/97 62 FR 25998
Preserving Wastes)
Supplemental NPRM 05/12/97 ,62 FR 26041
(Mineral Processing
and Characteristic
Metal Wastes)
Final Rule (Mineral 04/00/98
Processing and
Characteristic Metal
Wastes)
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3366
Agency Contact: Sue Slotnick,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5302W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8462
RIN: 2050-AE05
3506. 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
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duplication, or streamline
requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a)
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 2002(a); 42 USC 6921 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3001; 42
USC 6924 Resource Conservation
Recovery Act sec 3004; 42 USC 6925
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 3005; 42 USC 6926 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3006; 42
USC 6927 Resource Conservation
Recovery Act sec 3007; 42 USC 6974
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 7004
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 271
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency's goal for the
HWIR-media proposal was to provide
significant relief from administrative
and substantive obstacles for the
management of remediation wastes, so
that states and EPA could base waste
management decisions on actual site
conditions and waste characteristics,
according to their professional
judgement instead of strict national
requirements that are not uniformly
appropriate at all cleanup sites. The
Agency wanted to reduce the overlap
between RCRA and the Clean Water
Act (CWA) or Marine Protection,
Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)
for dredging operations, and EPA was
considering withdrawing the
regulations for Corrective Action
Management Units (CAMUs). Finally,
an additional goal was to streamline
state authorization.
The Agency has decided on the general
framework for finalization of the HWIR-
media rule. The Agency plans to
promulgate only targeted elements of
the proposal rather than go forward
with a more comprehensive approach.
EPA plans to complement the targeted
elements by leaving the CAMU
regulations in place, rather than
withdrawing these regulations as
proposed. Targeted elements EPA plans
to focus on are: streamlined permitting
for cleanup sites that would eliminate
the requirements for facility-wide
corrective action at cleanup-only sites;
options for remediation piles that
resolve issues raised in the public
comments; and a RCRA exclusion for
dredged materials managed under CWA
or MPRSA permits. At this time, EPA
is not planning to finalize the portions
of the proposal which would have
distinguished between lower- and
higher-risk contaminated media and
would have given regulatory agencies
the flexibility to exempt lower-risk
contaminated media from RCRA
requirements. The Agency is planning
to finalize the alternative land disposal
restriction treatment standards for
hazardous contaminated soil as part of
the Land Disposal Restrictions Phase IV
rulemaking.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
NPRM Withdrawn
NPRM
Final Rule
Date
05/20/92
10/30/92
04/29/96
06/00/98
FR Cite
57 FR 21 450
57 FR 49280
61 FR 18780
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2982
Agency Contact: Carolyn Hoskinson,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5303W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8626
BIN: 2050-AE22
3507. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS
(SWMUS) AT HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
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 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3004(u);
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 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)
treatment, storage or disposal 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. A proposal for corrective action
at RCRA facilities was issued in July
1990. In February 1993, regulations
concerning Corrective Action
Management Units (CAMU) and
Temporary Units were issued. An
advance notice of proposed rulemaking
(ANPRM) was published on May 1,
1996. The final phase will include
assessing comments on the ANPRM,
and striking the appropriate balance
between finalizing certain provisions of
the July 1990 proposal and issuing
guidance for the corrective action
program.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/27/90 55 FR 30798
Final Rule (Phase I) 02/16/93 58 FR 8658
ANPRM 05/01/96 61 FR 19432
Final Rule 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2390
Agency Contact: Hugh Davis,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5303W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8633
RIN: 2050-AB80
3508. RCRA SUBTITLE C FINANCIAL
TEST CRITERIA (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: 42 USC 6912(a)
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 2002(a); 42 USC 6924 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 3004; 42
USC 6925 Resource Conservation
Recovery Act sec 3005; 42 USC 6926
Resource Conservation Recovery Act
sec 3006
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265;
40 CFR 280; 40 CFR 761
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The revised financial
responsibility test is intended to
improve the current test in predicting
which firms will enter bankruptcy and
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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 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 for more of
their obligations. 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
NPRM
NPRM
Final Rule
Date FR Cite
07/01/91 56 FR 30201
10/12/94 59 FR 51 523
10/00/98
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
3509. RCRA SUBTITLE D SOLID
WASTE FACILITIES; STATE PERMIT
PROGRAM—DETERMINATION OF
ADEQUACY (STATE
IMPLEMENTATION 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 6945 Resource
Conservation Recovery Act sec 4005; 42
USC 6912 Resource Conservation
Recovery Act sec 2002
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 239
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will establish
criteria and procedures for EPA to use
to determine whether State municipal
solid waste (MSW) landfill permit
programs and State permit programs
relating to non-municipal, non-
hazardous waste disposal units that
receive conditionally exempt small
quantity generator (CESQG) waste are
adequate to ensure compliance with the
federal revised criteria in 40 CFR parts
258 and 257, subpart B, respectively.
While the federal revised criteria apply
to all MSW landfills and non-
municipal, non-hazardous waste
disposal units receiving CESQG waste,
States with permit programs deemed
adequate under this rule can provide
some flexibility on certain requirements
to owners and operators who meet the
revised criteria's performance
standards. In providing this flexibility,
this action offers an opportunity to
reduce the regulatory burden on State
and local governments and on landfill
owners and operators.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/26/96 61 FR 2584
Final Rule 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 2751
Agency Contact: Karen Rudek,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5306W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone:703308-1682
RIN: 2050-AD03
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Long-Term Actions
3510. HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE
AND DISPOSAL REGULATION
RELATED TO LOW LEVEL MIXED
WASTE; PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
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 261.4; 40 CFR
262.34
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/99 .,
Final Rule 04/00/01
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Rajani Joglekar
Phone: 703 308-8806
Fax: 703 308-7903
Email: joglekar.rajani@eparnail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE45
3511. • IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING
OF HAZARDOUS WASTE; INORGANIC
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY WASTES; AND
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
DESIGNATION AND REPORTABLE
QUANTITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 to
6992(k)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 263;
40 CFR 264; 40.CFR 265; 40 CFR 268;
40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, June 30, 2000.
Final, Judicial, August 21, 2001.
Abstract: EPA, under an Environmental
Defense Fund settlement agreement,
will amend, if necessary, the
regulations for hazardous waste
management under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
to reduce hazards to human health and
the environment from inorganic
chemical industry wastes. The wastes
to be studied include: sodium
dichromate production wastes, wastes
from the dry process for manufacturing
phosphoric acid, phosphorus
trichloride production wastes,
phosphorus pentasulfide production
wastes, wastes from the production of
sodium phosphate from wet process
phosphoric acid, sodium chlorate
production wastes, antimony oxide
production wastes, cadmium pigments
production wastes, barium carbonate
production wastes, potassium
dichromate production wastes, phenyl
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mercuric acetate production wastes,
boric acid production wastes, inorganic
hydrogen cyanide production wastes,
and titanium dioxide production wastes
(except for chloride process waste
solids). This study is proposed under
the authority of sections 3001(e)(2) of
RCRA which directs EPA to make a
hazardous waste listing determination
for inorganic chemical wastes. After an
extensive study of the waste streams of
the above chemical industry processes,
including characterization of the wastes
generated and a risk assessment
evaluating plausible mismanagement
scenarios, EPA will propose which of
the above wastes, if any, should be
listed as a hazardous waste under 40
CFR part 261.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Rule
Date
06/00/00
08/00/01
FR Cite
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 229 Miscellaneous
Textile Goods; 281 Industrial Inorganic
Chemicals; 287 Agricultural Chemicals;
311 Leather Tanning and Finishing
Additional Information: SAN No. 4083
Agency Contact: Anthony Carrell,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5304W, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-0458
Fax: 703 308-0522
Email: carrell.anthony@epamail.epa.gov
Eric T. Levy, Environmental Protection
Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, 5304W, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 703 308-3540
RIN: 2050-AE49
3512. 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 Levine
Phone: 703 308-0438
RIN: 2050-AD45
3513. HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: SLAG
RESIDUES DERIVED FROM HIGH
TEMPERATURE METALS RECOVERY
(HTMR) TREATMENT OF KO61, KO62
AND F0006 WASTES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
12/29/94 59 FR 67256
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Narendra Chaudhari
Phone: 703 308-0454
RIN: 2050-AE15
3514. HAZARDOUS WASTE
IDENTIFICATION; RECYCLED USED
OIL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 279
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Tom Rinehart
Phone: 703 308-4309
RIN: 2050-AE28
3515. PAINT MANUFACTURING
WASTES LISTING: HAZARDOUS
WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271;
40 CFR 302
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 02/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Gate Jenkins
Phone: 703 308-0453
Fax: 703 308-0514
RIN: 2050-AE32
3516. REVIEW OF TOXICITY
CHARACTERISTIC LEVEL FOR
SILVER UNDER THE RESOURCE
CONSERVATION RECOVERY ACT
(RCRA)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 268
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tamara Irvin
Phone: 703 308-8807
Fax: 703 308-0522
RIN: 2050-AE37
3517. CHLORINATED ALIPHATICS
LISTING DETERMINATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264;
40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Wanda Levine
Phone: 703 308-0438
RIN: 2050-AD85
3518. HAZARDOUS WASTE
IDENTIFICATION RULE (HWIR):
IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF
HAZARDOUS 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.
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CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261;
40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 268
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
NPRM Withdrawn
NPRM Reproposal
NPRM Reproposal
Final Rule
05/20/92 57 FR 21450
10/30/92 57 FR 49280
12/21/95 60 FR 66344
10/00/99
04/00/01
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Ag&ncy Contact: Tracy Atagi
Phone: 703 308-8672
RIN: 2050-AE07
3519. FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE
APPLICABILITY OF THE TOXICITY
CHARACTERISTIC RULE TO
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS,
CONTAMINATED MEDIA, AND DEBRIS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 02/12/93 58 FR 8504
Final Rule 12/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: John Heffelfinger
Phone: 703 603-7157
RIN: 2050-AD69
3520. REGULATORY DETERMINATION
ON REMAINING WASTES FROM THE
COMBUSTION OF FOSSIL FUELS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Notice of Availability
Regulatory
Determination
(Phase i Four Fossil
Fuel Wastes)
Regulatory 04/00/99
Determination
(Phase II Remaining
Wastes)
02/12/93 58 FR 8273
08/09/93 58 FR 42466
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dennis Ruddy
Phone: 703 308-8430
RIN: 2050-AD91
3521. 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: 703 603-7141
RIN: 2050-AC15
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Completed Actions
3532. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
MECHANISMS FOR CORPORATE
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF
iftSWLFS
Priority: dther Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Go\arnment effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258
Completed:
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dale Ruhter
Phone: 703 308-8192
Reason
Date FR Cite R|N: 2050-AD77
Final Action
Final Action Effective
04/10/98 63 FR 17706
04/10/98
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
'
Final Rule Stage
3526. OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION
REGULATION: REVISIONS
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.
Leaal Authority: 33 USC 1321 Clean
Water Act sec 311(j)(l)(C)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Following a major inland oil
spill with substantial environmental
impacts (i.e., Ashland Oil in Floreffe,
PA, in January 1988), an interagency
task force 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 sc
of the task force recommendations and
on February 17, 1993, the Agency
proposed further clarifications and
technical changes to the spill
prevention regulations. This action
supplements the 1991^and 1993
proposed revisions, and proposes to
reduce burdens associated with the rule
by reducing the recordkeeping
provisions or exempting some facilities
from some recordkeeping requirements.
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Final Rule Stage
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
Action
Date
FR Cite Additional Information: SAN No. 2634
NPRM
Supplemental NPRM
Final Rule
02/17/93 58 FR 8824
12/02/97 62 FR 63812
03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Hugo Fleischman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5203G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8769
RIN: 2050-AC62
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
Long-Term Actions
3534. FACILITY RESPONSE
PLANNING FOR DELEGATED
OFFSHORE FACILITIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Dana Stalcup
Phone: 703 603-8735
RIN: 2050-AE18
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
Proposed Rule Stage
3525. STREAMLINING THE
PREAUTHORIZATION MIXED
FUNDING FOR APPLICATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF CLAIMS
AGAINST SUPERFUND
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 9601
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 307
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Current regulations at 40 CFR
part 307 provide for the
preauthorization of claims against the
Superfund in instances where the
Agency makes a determination that
mixed funding is appropriate. This
process has been labeled by many
stakeholders as overly burdensome. The
Agency has reviewed the current
process in order to identify areas in
which burdens may be lessened and
requirements may be streamlined. As a
result, the Agency proposes to amend
the current regulation to: streamline the
application process by eliminating
duplicative information requirements;
minimize the requirements related to
management, oversight, and reporting
of the cleanup, by removing the
requirement to be guided by the
Federal Acquisition Requirements, and
replacing the requirement of maximum
free and open competition with a
bright-line standard; allow claimants to
provide independent certification of
claims and supporting documentation;
streamline the actual payment process
by taking advantage of the electronic
funds transfer process; ensure that cost
recovery concerns are addressed by
requiring claimants, within a settlement
document, to reimburse the Fund for
costs not recovered (only in the event
cost recovery is initiated), due to
claimants' failure to provide adequate
documentary support or upon a
determination that response costs
expended (and claimed) were not
reasonable or not incurred consistent
with the NCP; and ensure proper
accounting by requiring offsets for
funds owed to the Agency by
claimants.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3885
Agency Contact: Seth Bruckner,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8766
Fax: 703 603-9100
Email: bruckner.seth@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2050-AE38
3526. 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
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
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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
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3423
Agency Contact: Frank Avvisato,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5202G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8949
RIN: 2050-AE12
3527. NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
FOR UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS
WASTE SITES: PROPOSED AND
FINAL RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9605
Superfund (CERCLA) sec 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:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 17
Final 13
NPRM 18
Final 14
08/23/94 59 FR 43314
12/16/94 59 FR 65206
02/13/95 60 FR 8212
04/25/95 60 FR 20330
FR Cite
Final (Southern
Shipbuilding)
Final 15
NPRM 19
NPRM 20
Final 16
NPRM 21
Final 17
NPRM 22
Final 18
NPRM 23
Final 19
NPRM 24
Final Rule 20
NPRM 25
Final 21
05/26/95 60 FR 27896
09/29/95 60 FR 50435
10/02/95 60 FR 51390
06/17/96 61FR30575
06/17/96 61 FR 30510
12/23/96 61 FR 67678
12/23/96 61 FR 67656
04/01/97 62 FR 15594
04/01/97 62 FR 15572
09/25/97 62 FR 50450
09/25/97 62 FR 50442
03/06/98 63 FR 11340
03/06/98 63 FR 11 332
05/00/98
05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3439
Agency Contact: Terry Keidan,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8852
RIN: 2050-AD75
3528. GRANTS FOR TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE RULE REFORM - 40 CFR
PART 35 SUBPART M
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 9617(e)
Superfund (CERCLA) sec 117
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed revisions to the
Technical Assistance Grants (TAG)
Rule contain three main components
that will simplify the application and
administrative processes. The first
component to the TAG Rule 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 second 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 third
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. This
proposed rule also includes two new
provisions that allow for communities
to receive cash advances of up to
$5,000 and that permit communities to
use up to $1,000 for site-related
training.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3806
Agency Contact: Lois Gartner,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-8889
RIN: 2050-AE33
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
3529. • REVOCATION OF
CAPROLACTAH>6 DESIGNATION AS
A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE UNDER
CERCLA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602 et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302.4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this
rulemaking is to give notice that
caprolactam is no longer a designated
CERCLA hazardous substance. When
the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112
listed caprolactam as a hazardous air
pollutant, caprolactam became
designated as a CERCLA hazardous
substance under section 101(14) and 40
CFR 302.4(a). In response to a petition
filed by Allied Signal, Inc., BASF
Corporation, and DSM Chemicals North
America, the Agency made a
determination pursuant to CAA section
112(b)(3KC) that there are adequate data
on the health and environmental effects
of caprolactam to determine that
emissions, ambient concentrations,
bioaccumulation, or deposition of the
compound may not be reasonably
anticipated to cause adverse human
health or environmental effects.
Caprolactam is no longer listed as a
CAA section 112 hazardous air
pollutant and also does not appear in
any regulations designating as
hazardous substances referred to in
section 101(14) of CERCLA (exclusive
of section 101(14)(B)). In this
regulation, the Agency is revoking
caprolactam's designation as a
hazardous substance under CERCLA.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4075
Agency Contact: Lynn M. Beasley,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
5204G, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 603-9086
RIN: 2050-AE48
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
Long-Term Actions
3530. 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 Rule 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley
Phone: 703 603-9086
RIN: 2050-AB82
3531. 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: Lynn Beasley
Phone: 703 603-9086
RIN: 2050-AE20
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
3532. REVISION OF THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT REIMBURSEMENT
REGULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
the CFR to redfuce burden or
duplication, or Ineamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 310
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
02/18/98 63 FR 8284
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local,
Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Lisa Boynton
Phone: 703 603-9052
Fax: 703 603-9012
RIN: 2050-AE36
3533. 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.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302.gfe); 40 CFR
355.40(a)(2)(vi) **
Completed:
Reason iatfe FR Cite
Final Action 03/19/98 63 FR 134^0
Small Entities Affected! None
Government Levels Affid&d: None
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Zeller
Phone: 703 603-8744
RIN: 2050-AD46
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Clean Water Act (CWA)
Prerule Stage
3534. • EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR
THE ORE MINING AND DRESSING
POINT SOURCE CATEGORY, GOLD
PLACER MINE SUBCATEGORY
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 610
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On May 24, 1988, EPA issued
final effluent limitations for the Gold
Placer Mine Subcategory (40 CFR part
440) under the authority of sections
301; 304(b), (c), and (e); 306; 307; and
501 of the Clean Water Act. In'the 1988
promulgation notice, EPA noted that
the effluent limitations were
economically achievable for facilities of
all sizes. Due to the large number of
small entities covered by the final rule
and EPA's concern about the economic
impact on the small facilities, the final
rule included a request for comments ,
concerning the impact on small mines.
After evaluating all of the comments
and data submitted during this
comment period, the Agency reaffirmed
the conclusions regarding economic
achievability. In January 1989, EPA
published a notice of the Agency's
response to the comments and the
Agency's conclusion not to modify the
final rule.
This new action is a review of the final
rule as required by section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. The purpose
, of the review is to determine whether
the Placer Mine effluent guidelines
should be continued withput change, or
should be amended or rescinded, to
minimize economic impacts on small
entities while still complying with the
provisions of the Clean Water Act. In
reviewing this final rule to minimize
any significant economic impacts, EPA
will consider, and solicits comment on,
the following factors: (1) the continued
need for the rule; (2) the nature of
complaints or comments received
concerning the rule; (3) the complexity
of the rule; (4) the extent to which the
rule overlaps, duplicates or conflicts
with other Federal, State, or local
government rules; and (5) the degree
to which technology, economic
conditions, or other factors have
changed in the area affected by the ,
rule.
EPA continues to view the effluent
limitations for the Gold Placer Mine
Subcategory as a necessary component
of the comprehensive program to
restore and maintain the quality of our
Nation's waters. EPA intends to
continue to require compliance with
the regulation. Until and unless the
Agency modifies the rule, the
discharges described in 40 CFR 440.140
remain subject to the final rule.
Timetable: ,
Action
Pate
FR Cite
End Review 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Sectors Affected: 104 Gold and Silver
Ores
Additional Information: SAN No. 4133
Agency Contact: Ron Kirby,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7168
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: kirby.ronald@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD13
3535. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
REGU LATION—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 Clean
Water Act sec 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 U.S. and the means by
which attainment of these goals will be
measured and assured. They are the
foundation for protecting water quality
and related public health and welfare
and the ecological health 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 ANPRM
is a review of the water quality
standards regulation designed to
determine what changes to the
regulation should be made to reflect the
experience gained in the program by
EPA, States, Tribes, and interested
parties. All major components of the
Water Quality Standards Program will
be reviewed for potential regulatory
and implementation improvements, to
provide increased flexibility where
appropriate, and further strengthen the
Standards Program through use of
scientific advances as a key element of
watershed-based water quality
protection and management. Issues to
be addressed include: establishing and
revising waterbody use designations,
development and implementation of
water quality criteria including
biological and sediment quality criteria,
antidegradation policies and
procedures, mixing zone policies and
procedures, and EPA's policy of
independent application of criteria and
assessment methods.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98 '
03/00/99
03/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3662
Agency Contact: Robert Wood,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4305, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9536
RIN: 2040-AC56
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3536. STREAMLINING 301 (H) WAIVER
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec
301; 33 USC 1361(a) CWA sec 501(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 125 subpart G
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
would specify 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 \vith the 301(h)
criteria. This regulation should reduce
paperwork submissions from
municipalities, which should save time
and resources.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/98
Final Rule 02/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Additional Information: SAN No. 3804
Agency Contact: John Lishman,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4504F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1952
Fax: 202 260-9920
BIN: 2040-AC89
3537. UNIFORM NATIONAL
DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR
ARMED FORCES VESSELS - PHASE I
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Clean Water Act sec
312(n) as amended
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 140
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, February 10, 1998.
Abstract: The 1996 Defense
Authorization Act authorizes EPA and
the Navy, in consultation with other
Federal agencies and affected States, to
develop Uniform National Discharge
Standards (UNDS) for discharges from
armed forces vessels. These regulations
will enable the Navy to design vessels
to one protective uniform standard,
instead of attempting to conform to
diverse State standards. Promulgation
of uniform standards may result in
innovative waste management
technologies that can be transferred to
the private sector. The first phase of
the legislation requires promulgation of
joint regulations that signify which
discharges require regulation, which
entail the use of marine pollution
control devices, as well as those which
will not require regulation. Marine
pollution control devices may be a
piece of equipment designed to control
a particular waste stream, or a
management practice that would reduce
the impacts of a discharge. The Navy
and EPA will determine the nature and
environmental effects of vessel
discharges, as well as the practicability
of installing marine pollution control
devises for those discharges that require
regulation. This regulation only applies
to vessels of the armed forces, and
therefore will have no impact on small
businesses. State governments will be
involved in the rulemaking process as
this rule may impact State standards,
if any exist, by taking precedence over
those standards for vessels of the armed
forces. The uniform national standards
proposed by this action will regulate
those liquid vessel discharges that
would have adverse impacts on the
marine environment. If there is new
information that suggests the standard
should be changed, a State may petition
for review any standard promulgated
under this action.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Action
04/00/98
01/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3925
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Beuring,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4504F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8484
RIN: 2040-AC96
3538. • REVISIONS TO EFFLUENT
LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE OIL AND GAS
EXTRACTION POINT SOURCE
CATEGORY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311; 33 USC
1314; 33 USC 1316; 33 USC 1317; 33
USC 1318; 33 USC 1361
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 435
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, December 1998.
Final, Judicial, December 2000.
Abstract: This regulatory action will
establish effluent limitations for the use
of synthetic-based drilling fluids (SBF).
Oil and Gas Extraction is covered by
existing effluent guidelines at 40 CFR
part 435. However, the SBFs are a new
technology not addressed in the
guidelines, and applying the existing
regulations which were developed for
water-based and oil-based drilling
fluids is not appropriate. The use of
SBFs presents an opportunity for
environmental gain. On a drilling
performance basis, SBFs replace oil-
based drilling fluids, but unlike oil-
based drilling fluids, SBFs are free of
aromatic hydrocarbon priority
pollutants, exhibit greatly reduced
toxicity, biodegrade relatively rapidly,
and do not bioaccumulate. Compared
to water-based drilling fluids, SBFs
have reduced aquatic toxicity and
lower discharge volumes resulting in
lower toxic metals discharge. To realize
the potential environmental gain, new
guidelines specific to the SBFs are
necessary to minimize the wastesteam
volume and control potential
contaminants, toxicity, biodegradation,
and bioaccumulation.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Sectors Affected: 13 Oil and Gas
Extraction
Additional Information: SAN No. 4086
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Agency Contact: Joseph M. Daly,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7186
Email: daly.joseph@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD14 ; .
3539. • 1998 EFFLUENT GUIDELINES
PLAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(m) Clean
Water Act
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline:
Other, Statutory, August 28, 1998, Final
Plan.
Abstract: The Effluent Guidelines Plan-
is published biennially as required by
the Clean Water Act and a consent
decree (NRDC et al v. Browner). The
Plan discusses the status of ongoing
rulemakings, development of additional
rules and preliminary studies. The Plan
sets forth EPA's rationale for the
selection of particular industries as
candidates for new or revised effluent
guidelines. .
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Rule, 08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4124
Agency Contact: Eric Strassler,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7150
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: strassler.eric@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD16
3540. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE CENTRALIZED
WASTE TREATMENT INDUSTRY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1316 Clean
Water Act sec 306; 33 USC 1317 Clean
Water Act sec 307; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act sec 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 437
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, August 15, 1999.
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.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Reproposal
Final Rule
01/27/95 60 FR 5464
08/00/98
08/00/99 '
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
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: matuszko.jan@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AB78
3541. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
CLEANING CATEGORY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1317 Clean
Water Act sec 307; 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act sec 501; 33 USC 1316, Clean
Water Act sec 306
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 442
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, May 15, 1998.
Final, Judicial, June 30, 2000.
Abstract: EPA will propose effluent
limitation guidelines and pretreatment
standards for transportation equipment
cleaning facilities, which,clean the
interiors of tank trucks, rail tank cars,
intermodal tank containers, ocean/sea
tankers, tank barges, closed-top hopper
trucks, closed-top hopper rail cars, and
closed-top hopper barges. ';'
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/98
Final Rule 06/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 3204
Agency Contact: John Tinger,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-4992
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: tinger.john@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AB98
3542. REFORMATTING OF EFFLUENT
GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS IN 40
CFR PARTS 405 THROUGH 471
Priority: Info./Admin./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 Clean
Water Act sec 101; 33 USC 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1316 Clean
Water Act sec 306; 33 USC 1317*Clean
Water Act sec 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
Final Rule
07/00/98
07/00/99
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Small Entitles Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 3767
Agency Contact: Hugh Wise,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7177
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: wise.hugh@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC79
3543. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR IRON AND STEEL
MANUFACTURING POINT SOURCE
CATEGORY
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1316 Clean
Water Act sec 306; 33 USC 1317 Clean
Water Act sec 307; 33 USC 1362 Clean
Water Act sec 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 Po^nt 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. EPA is negotiating an
extension to the judicial deadline for
this rule.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/98
Final Rule 12/00/00
Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3833
Agency Contact: George 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
3544. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER,
AND PAPERBOARD CATEGORY;
AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1316 Clean
Water Act sec 306 ; 33 USC 1317 Clean
Water Act sec 307 ; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act sec 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposal requires those
mills that choose to enroll in the
Voluntary Advanced Technology
Incentives Program to submit a plan
(called a "Milestone Plan") specifying
research, construction, and other
activities leading to achievement of the
advanced technology effluent limits,
with accompanying dates for achieving
these milestones. This proposed rule
also provides for a certification in lieu
of monitoring for one pollutant,
chloroform, for mills using certain
processes, which are specified in this
proposal. Basically, this proposal
applies to elemental chlorine-free mills,
allowing them to submit a certification
based on process changes and
operational controls to demonstrate
compliance with the chloroform
limitation.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/98
Final Action 10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4039
Agency Contact: Donald Anderson,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7189
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email:
anderson.donaldf@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD05
3545. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF TRACE METALS
UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) Clean
Water Act sec 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)
Clean Water Act sec 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
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.
Because the methods currently
approved under 40 CFR part 136 were
designed to meet technology-based
permitting needs, and because 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 would 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 Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System unless the Regional
Administrator approves an alternative
procedure.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
10/00/98
10/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3702
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC75 ,
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NPRM
Final Rule
3546. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING Timetable:
TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF CYANIDE UNDER THE
CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) Clean
Water Act sec 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)
Clean Water Act sec 501(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
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.
"Cyanides" is a toxic pollutant as
defined in the Clean Water Act section
307 and "total cyanide" is a priority
pollutant 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,
new data suggests 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 Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System unless
the Regional Administrator approves an NPRM
alternative test procedure. Final Rule
Date FR Cite
04/00/98
10/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3701
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7.185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIM: 2040-AC76
3547. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF MERCURY UNDER THE
CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq
Clean Water Act sec 304 (h); 33 USC
1314(h) Clean Water Act sec 501 (a);
33 USC 1361(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
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 Method 1631 for the
determination of mercury at EPA's
recommended water quality criteria
levels. This method is necessary for the
implementation of water quality-based
permits under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
of the Clean Water Act. 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. Because the methods
currently approved under 40 CFR part
136 were designed to meet technology-
based permitting needs, and because
these technology-based levels are as
much as 280 times higher than water
quality-based criteria for metals, v
approval of new EPA test procedures
is necessary. ,
Timetable:
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations • ....-.-
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal .,
Additional Information: SAN No. 4048
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency, .
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185 . .
Email: telliard.william@epainail.epa.gov
Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental
Protection Agency, Water, 4303,. ; j
Washington, DC 20460 '
Phone:202260-1639 .
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: gomez-
taylor.maria@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD07
3548. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF CO-PLANAR AND
MONO-ORTHO-SUBSTITUTED
POLYCHLORINATED tlPHENYLS
(PCBS) UNDER THE CLEAN WATER
ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq
Clean Water Act sec 304 (h); 33 USC
1314(h) Clean Water Act sec 501 (a);
33 USC 1361(a) - ,
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 503
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 EPA Method 1668
for the congener-specific determination
of co-planar and mono-ortho-
substituted polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs). This method is necessary for
the implementation of water quality-
based permits under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) of the Clean Water Act. 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. At present there is ho EPA
analytical method for determination of
these PCBs, therefore, approval of a
new EPA test procedure is necessary.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
04/00/98
02/00/99
NPRM
Final Rule
11/00/98
11/00/99
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Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4049
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental
Protection Agency, Water, 4303,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1639
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: gomez-
taylor.maria@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD09
3549. REVISION OF NPDES
INDUSTRIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS AND FORM 2C—
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
INFORMATION
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
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 1342 Clean
Water Act sec 402
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.21(g)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: All existing manufacturing,
commercial, mining, and silvicultural
operations requiring a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit must submit an
application in order to obtain a permit.
The existing industrial application form
has not been revised since 1984 and
needs to be updated to reflect statutory
and regulatory changes in the NPDES
program, advances in analytical
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
will seek to allow the use of existing
data to the extent possible 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 the data. The Agency is
reviewing ways to minimize the need
for information from small dischargers,
including tribal facilities. EPA will also
seek to minimize and reduce the
burden on States through
improvements to the application forms.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/98 '•
Final Rule 09/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3234
Agency Contact: Ruby Ford,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6051
RIN: 2040-AC26
3550. 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.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1317 Clean
Water Act sec 307; 33 USC 402(b)(8)
Clean Water Act sec 402(b)(8); 33 USC
1361 Clean Water Act sec 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The National Pretreatment
Program was established in 1972. The
Office of Water is exploring ways to
reduce federally mandated activities
under the program that don't result in
benefits to the environment and to
improve program efficiencies. For
example, this rule will consider
appropriate exclusions or variable
requirements for numerous smaller
facilities that contribute insignificant
amounts of pollutants.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
07/00/98
06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3663
Agency Contact: Jeff Smith,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260^5586
RIN: 2040-AC58
3551. NPDES STREAMLINING RULE-
ROUND III
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 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1312 Clean
Water Act sec 302; 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1316 Clean
Water Act sec 306; 33 USC 1318 Clean '
Water Act sec 308; 33 USC 1342 Clean
Water Act sec 402; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act sec 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
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modifications at 122.63, and changes to
requirements concerning EPAs 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, Tribal and local governments.
Most of these effects are expected to
be deregulatory or streamlining in
nature. This rulemaking is in the very
early stages.
Timetable:
Action
Date- FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
09/00/98
09/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
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 ,. ., ,_ ,
RIN: 2040-AC84
3552. REVISIONS TO NPDES
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE
REPORTING AND COLLECTION
SYSTEM DISCHARGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant'
Legal Authority: 33 USC1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1318 Clean
Water Act sec 308; 33 USC 1342 Clean
Water Act sec 402; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act see 501(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.41
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is proposing revisions to
the NPDES regulations. The proposed
revisions would clarify how standard
noncompliance reporting requirements
and prohibition/defense provisions in
NPDES permits apply to discharges
from sanitary sewer and combined
sewer collection systems owned and
operated by municipal entities. These •
proposed revisions respond to
recommendations made by a FACA
Subcommittee (under the Urban Wet
Weather Federal Advisory Committee)
that was convened by USEPA to
provide recommendations for
improving NPDES program
implementation efforts which address
sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and
sanitary sewer operation, management,
and maintenance. The proposed
revisions would address combined
sewers as well as separate sanitary
sewers in order to avoid confusion
among the regulatory community.
Failures in sewer collection systems '
can result in discharges of wastewater
containing raw sewage to surface
waters. Pathogens and other pollutants
in these discharges can create
significant health and environmental
risks. The SSO FACA Subcommittee
identified inconsistent application of
several key NPDES provisions to SSOs
as a major implementation problem..
There is substantial agreement among
the SSO FACA Subcommittee that EPA
should modify the NPDES regulations
to clarify how noncompliance reporting
and prohibition/defense provisions
apply to dischargers to waters of the
U.S. from a sanitary sewer collection
system.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
08/00/98
'08/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3999
Agency Contact: Sharie Centilla,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6052
Fax: 202 260-1460
Email: centilla.sharie@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD02
3553. 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 Clean
Water Act sec 101; 33 USC 1345, Clean
Water Act sec 405
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending the Round
I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal
Regulation 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 requests for
reconsideration and will.modify certain
technical requirements. The proposed
changes will impact Federal, State,
local and tribal governments as well ao
small businesses. EPA expects that
these changes will increase flexibility
and thus reduce the regulatory burden.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/98
Final Rule 09/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3497
Agency Contact: Robert Southworth,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4304, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 2Q2 260-7157
RIN: 2040-AC53
3554. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM
AND GIARDIA UNDER THE SAFE
DRINKING WATER AND CLEAN
WATER ACTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq
Clean Water Act sec 304 (h); 33 USC
1314(h) Clean Water Act sec 501 (a);
33 USC 1361 SDWA1401; 42 USC 300f
SDWA sec 1412; 42 USC 300g-l SDWA
sec 1413; 42 USC 300g-2 SDWA sec
1414; 42 USC 300g-3 SDWA sec 1415;
42 USC 300g-4 SDWA sec 1416; 42
USC 300g-5 SDWA sec 1445; 42 USC
300J-4 SDWA sec 1450; 42 USC 300j-
9
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR
122.21; 40 CFR 122.41; 40 CFR 122.44;
40 CFR 123.25; 40 CFR 141
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 and the analytical methods
under 40 CFR part 141 to approve EPA
Method 1622 for the detection of
Cryptosporidium and Giardia in
ambient waters and finished drinking
water by filtration of a 10-L sample in
laboratory, separation of target
organisms from other debris'using
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immunomagnetic separation, and
detection ofthe organisms using
immunofluorescence assay and
differential interference contrast
microscopy and confirmation
examination of the organisms using
vital dye stains. This method would be
used by public water systems to collect
occurrence and treatment data to
characterize Cryptosporidium and
Glardia in drinking water articulated in
the National Primary Drinking Water
Regulation: Monitoring Requirements
for Public Drinking Water Supplies, as
published in the Federal Register on
May 14, 1996 (60FR24354), commonly
referred to as the ICR Rule. EPA
expects that Method 1622 would
increase recovery and would provide
better precision than the method
included in the ICR Rule, thus
providing for more reliable data.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
07/00/98
07/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4047
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental
Protection Agency, Water, 4303,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-1639
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: gomez-
taylor.maria@epamail.epa.gov
BIN: 2040-AD08
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Final Rule Stage
3555. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS;
ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC
CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY TOXIC
POLLUTANTS; STATES' COMPLIANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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: 33 USC 1313 Clean
Water Act sec 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 May 1995, EPA
amended the materials criteria to reflect
EPA's new policy to use dissolved
metals criteria because they more
accurately reflect the bioavailable
fraction of waterborne metfcls for
aquatic life.
The interim final rule was deregulatory
in nature, but is not expected to impact
the health of aquatic life in the water
column. EPA expects the rule to result
in less stringent permit limits and
therefore a potential cost savings in
wastewater treatment for dischargers of
metals in the covered States. This
action makes the interim final rule final
and is also deregulatory in nature.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 05/04/95 60 FR 22229
Final Rule 12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: SAN No. 3661
Agency Contact: Cindy Roberts,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4304, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-2787
RIN: 2040-AC55
3556. • GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF MISCELLANEOUS
METALS, ANIONS, AND VOLATILE
ORGANICS UNDER THE CLEAN
WATER ACT, PHASE TWO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) Clean
Water Act sec 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)
Clean Water Act sec 501(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action will
amend the Guidelines Establishing Test
Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants under 40 CFR 136 to
approve new procedures for the
analysis of miscellaneous metals,
anions, and volatile organics under the
Clean Water Act (CWA). These methods
are used for implementing water
quality based permits under the
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) of the
CWA. This action will not have a
significant economic impact on state,
local, or tribal governments, or small
businesses. This regulation will
.approve test procedures to be used in
measuring this group of compounds
under the NPDES unless the Regional
Administrator approves an alternative
procedure. This rulemaking will
constitute the second of two segments
of rulemaking initially proposed as one
action.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
10/18/95 60 FR 53988
03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, •
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4089
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD12
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3557. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE
PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING
CATEGORY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301;' 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1316 Clean
Water Act sec 306; 33 USC 1317 Clean
Water Act sec 307; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act sec 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 439
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, April 30, 1998.
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 intends to promulgate
this rule concurrently with air emission
standards. See separate entry for
"NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals
Production" (RIN 2060-AE83).
Timetable:
Action
bate
FR Cite
NPRM(NSPS) . 10/27/83 48 FR 49832
NPRM 05/02/95 60 FR 21592
Final Rule • 07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 1427
Agency Contact: Frank Hund,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7182
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: hund.frank@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AA13' ' ' ' '
3558. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE PESTICIDE
CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING
AMENDMENT; PRETREATMENT
STANDARDS; NEW AND EXISTING
SOURCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 455
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA has entered into a
Settlement Agreement with American
Cyanamid; the sole manufacturer of
pendamethalin. Based on additional
data, EPA has agreed to revise the
numerical limitation for new and
existing facilities manufacturing
pendamethalin. EPA will revise the
limit to a slightly less stringent limit
(i.e. from 1.17 x 10(-2)lb/1000lbs to
1.30 x 10(-2)lbs/1000lbs).
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Direct Final • 04/00/98
.Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Sectors Affected: 287 Agricultural
Chemicals
Additional Information: SAN No. 3995
Agency Contact: Shari Zuskin,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7130
Fax:202260-7185
Email: zuskin.shari@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD01
3559. NPDES STREAMLINING RULE-
ROUND II
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 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1314 Clean
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1312 Clean
Water Act sec 302; 33 USC 1316 Clean
Water Act sec 306; 33 USC 1318 Clean
Water Act sec 308; 33 USC 1342 Clean
Water Act sec 402; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act sec 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
their regulatory programs to eliminate
any obsolete, ineffective,1 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) removing 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 12/11/96 61 FR 65268
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3762
Agency Contact: Thomas Charlton,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6960
Fax: 202 260-1460
RIN: 2040-AC70
3560. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERIC
CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY TOXIC
POLLUTANTS FOR THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1313 CWA
303 . . ,
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Several municipal entities
and one industry in California sued the
California State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB) in State court
over whether the SWRCB's water
quality control plans for inland surface
waters and enclosed bays and estuaries
were adopted in compliance with
, authorizing State law. The court issued
its final decision in March 1994; the
Court agreed with the plaintiffs and
found that the plans could not remain
in effect. The SWRCB was ordered to
rescind its plans which contain the
State's numeric criteria for priority
toxic pollutants. In the absence of State
criteria, the Clean Water Act requires
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the Administrator to promulgate water
quality criteria for priority toxic
pollutants where EPA has issued
section 304(a) criteria guidance when
the discharge of such pollutants could
reasonably be expected to interfere with
the State's designated uses.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/05/97 62 FR 42160
Final Action 06/00/98
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3504
Agency Contact: Diane Frankel,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, Region IX, San Francisco, CA
94105
Phone: 415 744-2004
R1N: 2040-AC44
3561. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
OIL AND GREASE TEST
PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS
OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN
WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) Clean
Water Act sec 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)
Clean Water Act sec 501(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will amend
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
(CFC) 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 xvould xvithdraw
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
Notice of Data
Availability
Final Rule
01/23/96 61 FR 1730
10/02/97 62 FR 51621
05/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3617
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC63
3562. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF MISCELLANEOUS
METALS, ANIONS, AND VOLATILE
ORGANICS UNDER THE CLEAN
WATER ACT, PHASE ONE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) Clean
Water Act sec 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a)
Clean Water Act sec 501(a)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory action will
amend the Guidelines Establishing Test
Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants under 40 CFR 136 to
approve new procedures for the
analysis of miscellaneous metals,
anions, and volatile organics under the
Clean Water Act (CWA). These methods
are used for implementing water
quality based permits under the
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) of the
CWA. This action will not have a
significant economic impact on state,
local, or tribal governments, or small
businesses. This regulation will
approve test procedures to be used in
measuring this group of compounds
under the NPDES unless the Regional
Administrator approves an alternative
procedure. EPA plans to segment the
rulemaking into two phases to
accommodate different amounts of data
for the long list of compounds.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
10/18/95 60 FR 53988
07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3155
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard,.
Environmental Protection Agency, .
Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC95
3563. 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.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1342 Clean
Water Act sec 402; 33 USC 1314 Clean'
Water Act sec 304; 33 USC 1318 Clean
Water Act sec 308; 33 USC 1345 Clean
Water Act sec 405; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act sec 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.21(j); 40 CFR
122.21(q)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is
to revise and consolidate existing
application forms and requirements for
Publicly Owned Treatment Works
(POTWs) and other Treatment Works
Treating Domestic Sewage (TWTDS),
and to streamline the 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
seeks to allow the use of existing data
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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 submit these data, the
Agency is minimizing the need for
information from small entities,
including tribal facilities. The burden
on States would be minimized because
of improvements to the application
forms,. - ,. .-.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/06/95 60 FR 62545
Final Rule 07/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2501
Agency Contact: Robin Danesi,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202260-2991
RIN: 2040-AB39- ' .
3564. COMPREHENSIVE NPDES
STORM WATER PHASE II
REGULATIONS
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 Clean
Water Act sec 301; 33 USC 1318 Clean
Water Act sec 308; 33 USC 1342 Clean
Water Act sec 402; 33 USC 1361 Clean
Water Act sec 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, November 25, 1997.
Final, Judicial, March 1, 1999. •
Abstract: EPA proposed changes to the
stormwater regulations for the
remaining unregulated dischargers that
require regulation. Also known as
Phase II dischargers, these sources
potentially could have included all
stormwater discharges from municipal
separate storm sewer systems serving
populations of less than 100,000 and
construction activities resulting in the
land disturbance of less than 5 acres.
Data collected under sections 305(b)
and 402(p)(5) of the CWA indicate that
benefits will be derived from
addressing these discharges under the
Phase II program. Urban stormwater
runoff is a real cause of water quality
use,impairment. EPA has invited
stakeholders to participate in the
development of comprehensive Phase II
rules under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA). This FACA
subcommittee is assisting in the
development of the rule. Currently, all
Phase II dischargers are required to
have stormwater permits by 2001. EPA
proposed to limit the universe of
designated Phase II sources and
proposed an approach that would
promote the use of general permits for
most Phase II sources. The proposed
changes would also provide regulatory
relief by waiving Phase I facilities that
have no exposure to stormwater from
otherwise applicable permit
requirements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 01/09/98 63 FR 1535
Final Rule 03/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3785
Agency Contact: George Utting,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9530
Fax: 202 260-1460
RIN: 2040-AC82 ' . ' -
3565. ESTABLISHMENT OF
ELECTRONIC REPORTING FOR
NPDES PERMITTEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: CWA 301; CWA
304(i); CWA 308; CWA 402; CWA 501
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.22; 40 CFR
122.41(k); 40 CFR 122.41(j); 40 CFR
122.41(1); 40 CFR 122.63
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would identify
requirements for NPDES permittees that
elect to submit NPDES Discharge
Monitoring Reports Electronically,
including requirements for the use of
personal identification numbers (PINs)
or other mechanisms such as electronic
signatures, recordkeeping, Terms and .
Conditions Agreements, and
certifications. The rule will make
incorporation of electronic reporting
requirements into an NPDES permit a
minor permit modification. This rule
will enable implementation of
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for
NPDES Discharge Monitoring Reports
(DMRs). The Agency has developed and
piloted an EDI process for DMRs based
on its September 4, 1996 interim final-
policy for accepting filing of
environmental reports via EDI. This
action will not require the use of
electronic reporting.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Direct Final 05/00/98 ,
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: SAN No. 4051
Agency Contact: Robin Danesi,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-2991
Fax:202260-1460
RIN: 2040-ADll , ,
3566. AMENDMENTS TO ROUND I
FINAL SEWAGE SLUDGE USE OR
DISPOSAL RULE—PHASE ONE
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 Clean
Water Act sec 101; 33 USC 1345 Clean
Water Act sec 405
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA is amending the Round
I Final Sewage Sludge Use or Disposal
Regulation 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
regulation to make the requirements for
sewage sludge incinerators self-
implementing and provide the
regulated community flexibility in
meeting other Part 503 requirements.
The changes should not have any
adverse impact on State.local, or tribal
government or small businesses ' :
because no additional requirements are
being imposed.
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Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 10/25/95 60 FR 54771
Final Rule 04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3497
Agency Contact: Robert South-worth,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4304, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7157
BIN: 2040-AC29
3567. STREAMLINING THE STATE
SEWAGE SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC I345(f) Clean
Water Act sec 405(f)
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 501
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The requirements for States
seeking authorization of their sewage
sludge programs are set out at 40 CFR
parts 123 (for National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
programs) and 501 (for non-NPDES
programs). These 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 from NPDES
programs. As a result, States may not
always be 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.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
03/11/97 62 FR 11270
06/00/98
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
RIN: 2040-AC87
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Long-Term Actions
Action
NPRM
Final Rule
3568. STREAMLINING REVISIONS TO Timetable:
THE WATER QUALITY PLANNING
AND MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It xvill revise text in
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 130
Timetable;
Action Date FR Cite
Date
FR Cite
00/00/00
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
Agency Contact: John Goodin
Phone: 202 260-9910
RIN: 2040-AB74
NPRM
Final Rule
07/00/99
12/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Amy Josin
Phone: 202 260-7058
RIN: 2040-AC65
3569. CLEAN WATER ACT DEFINITION
OF THE WATERS OF THE UNITED
STATES—ISOLATED WATERS AND
ARTIFICIAL WETLANDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 232
3570. COMPARISON OF DREDGED
MATERIAL TO REFERENCE
SEDIMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 230
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
01/04/95 60FR419
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: John Goodin
Phone: 202 260-9910
RIN: 2040-AC14
3571. SELENIUM CRITERION
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION FOR
WATER QUALITY GUIDANCE FOR
THE GREAT LAKES SYSTEM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 132
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
NPRM
Final Rule
Date
11/14/96
12/16/96
00/00/00
FR Cite
61 FR 58444
61 FR 66007
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Mark Morris
Phone: 202 260-0312
RIN: 2040-AC97
3572. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE METAL
PRODUCTS AND MACHINERY
CATEGORY, PHASES I AND 2
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801. ,
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 438
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM (phase 1)
05/30/95 60 FR 28210
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Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/17/97 62 FR 66182
Final Rule 06/00/99
fSk.
SmaTPEntities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Marta Jordan
Phone:202260-0817 •.
'ax: 202 260-7185
mail: jordan.marta@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AB97
3574. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARD FOR LANDFILLS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 445
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
02/06/98 63 FR 6426
11/00/99 .
Small intities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: Mike Ebner
Phone: 202 260-5397
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: ehner.mike@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC23
NPRM (consolidated 10/00/00
Phase 1 and 2)
Final Rule 12/00/02
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Steven Geil
Phone: 202 260-9817
Fax: 202 2^7185
Email: geil.steve@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AB79
3573. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL
LAUNDRIES POINT SOURCE
CATEGORY
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 441
Timetable:
3575. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL
WASTE COMBUSTORS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 444
Timetable:
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
Action
Date FR Cite RIN: 2040-AC54
02/06/98 63 FR 6392
Final Rule 11/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Samantha Hopkins
Phone: 202 260-7149
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email:
hopkins.samantha@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD03
3576. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER,
AND PAPERBOARD CATEGORY,
PHASE II
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 12/17/93 58 FR 66078
Final Rule 02/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: J. Troy Swackhammer
Phone: 202 260-7128
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: swackhammer.j-
troy@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD1Q
3577. GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING
WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY WEST
COAST TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF POLLUTANTS UNDER
THE CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
00/00/00
00/00/00
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
3578. INCREASED METHOD
FLEXIBILITY FOR TEST
PROCEDURES APPROVED FOR
CLEAN WATER ACT COMPLIANCE
MONITORING UNDER 40 CFR PART
136
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Direct Final
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: William A. ^elliard
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC92 ,
3579. STREAMLINEp PROCEDURES
AND GUIDANCE FOR AffROVING
TEST PROCEDURES UNDER 40 CFR
PART 136
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
03/28/97 62 FR 61497
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: William A. Telliard
Phone: 202 260-7134
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: telliard.william@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC93
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3580. BEST TECHNOLOGY
AVAILABLE (BTA) FOR COOLING
WATER INTAKE STRUCTURES
UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE
CLEAN WATER ACT
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR125; 40 CFR 401
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/99
Final Rule 08/00/01
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Deborah Nagle
Phone: 202 260-2656
RIN: 2040-AC34
3581. STANDARDS FOR THE USE OR
DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE SLUDGE
(ROUND II)
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503
Timetable:
Action
NPRM
Final Rule
Date
12/00/99
12/00/01
FR Cite
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Southworth
Phone: 202 260-7157
RIN: 2040-AC25
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Completed Actions
3582. 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.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 140
Completed: ^^^
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action
01/08/98 63 FR 1318
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Federal
Agency Contact: James Woodley
Phone: 202 260-1998
RIN: 2040-AC61
3583. WITHDRAWAL OF AMENDMENT
TO EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR ORE MINING AND
DRESSING POINT SOURCE
CATEGORY, NEW SOURCE
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 440
Completed:
Reason
Date
FR Cite
Final Action 01/16/98 63 FR 2646
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Ronald Kirby
Phone: 202 260-7168
Fax: 202 260-7185
Email: kirby.ronald@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AC74
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Proposed Rule Stage
3584. REVISION OF EXISTING
VARIANCES AND EXEMPTIONS
REGULATION TO COMPLY WITH
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFE
DRINKING WATER ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq;
PL 104-182
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, August 6,1998, see
additional information.
Abstract: This action will revise the
existing regulations in accordance with
the Safe Drinking Water Act
Amendments of 1996, regarding the
issuance and availability of variances
and exemptions under the Safe
Drinking Water Act. Mirroring the
statutory language, a section
specifically addressing variances for
small public water systems will be
added and minor codification changes
will be made elsewhere in the existing
rule. We anticipate that the revisions
will be viewed as having beneficial
impacts on small systems.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98
08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4040
Legal Deadline continued: The statute
requires promulgation of regulations
not later than two years after the date
of enactment; therefore, our target date
is August 6, 1998.
Agency Contact: Andrew J. Hudock,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 2243A, Washington, DC
20460
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Phone: 202 564-6032
Fax: 202 564-0024
RIN: 2020-AA37
3585. • DRINKING WATER
UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT
MONITORING PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 43 USC 300(f) et seq;
PL 104-182
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141.35(a) to (d);
40 CFR 141.40(a) to (n)
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, August 6, 1999, see
additional information.
Abstract: The "Unregulated
Contaminant Regulation" is required by
the Safe Drinking Water Act as
amended in 1996. Under these
amendments EPA is required to publish
a list of not more than 30 unregulated
contaminants which public water
supply systems are to monitor to
determine, on a national basis, the
location, concentration and related
information regarding the occurrence of
these contaminants and their potential
for migrating to sources of public
drinking water. The Amendments
further require EPA to issue regulations
which establish criteria for listing
contaminants and for carrying out the
Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring
Program.
The results of the unregulated
contaminant monitoring data are to be
used by the Agency in determining
which contaminants pose the greatest
risks to human health and, if necessary,
in setting priorities for their regulation.
Conversely, contaminants that
potentially pose risk to human health
but are not found in drinking water
supplies may be removed from
consideration for regulation under the
Safe Drinking Water Act.
The requirement to monitor for
unregulated contaminants was first
established by the 1986 Amendments
to the Safe Drinking Water Act. Under
the 1986 Amendments, the Agency
required by regulation as many as 48
contaminants to be monitored. In
addition, only public water systems
serving 500 persons were exempt from
monitoring provided that they made
their facilities available for the states
to monitor. Furthermore, repeat
monitoring was required every 5 years.
The 1996 Amendments, considerably
reduce the burden upon public water
systems in that they limit the number
of contaminants that can be on the
monitoring list to 30 or less, require
that only a representative sample of,
systems serving 10,000 persons be
required to monitor, authorize the
States to develop representative
monitoring plans to assess the
occurrence of unregulated contaminants
in public water systems that serve
10,000 persons or fewer, and that EPA
will pay the reasonable cost for sample
analysis for these public water systems
if funds are appropriated.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
08/00/98
08/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Sectors Affected: 494 Water Supply
Additional Information: SAN No. 4131
Legal Description: Statutory deadline
for list of 30 or less unregulated
contaminants to be issued.
Agency Contact: Charles Job,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7084
Fax: 202 260-3762
Yvette Selby, Environmental Protection
Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC
20460
Phone: 202 260-4050
Fax: 202 260-3762
RIN: 2040-AD15
3586. NATIONAL PRIMARY AND
SECONDARY DRINKING WATER
REGULATIONS: ANALYTICAL
METHODS FOR CERTAIN PESTICIDES
AND MIGROBIAL CONTAMINANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 1401; 42 USC
300g-l Safe Drinking Water Act sec
1412
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 for total
coliforms, E. coli, and acid herbicides.
At the same time, the Agency will
withdraw approval of selected outdated
methods.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
04/00/98
12/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4044
This regulation was split from RIN
2040-AC77, SAN 3726.
Agency Contact: Jeanne Campbell,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4603, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7770
RIN: 2040-AD04
3587. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: RADON
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300 Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline:
Other, Statutory, February 6,1999,
Publish radon health risk reduction and
cost analysis.
NPRM, Statutory, August 6, 1999.
Final, Statutory, August 6, 2000.
Abstract: Radon in drinking water
increases risk to public health, both
from inhalation of radon discharged
through normal household water use,
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such as showering, and from ingestion
of water. In 1991, EPA estimated that
radon in public drinking water supplies
causes about 192 avoidable cancer
cases each year. EPA does not currently
regulate radon in drinking water. On
July 18,1991, EPA proposed a
maximum contaminant level (MCL) for
radon in drinking water at 300 pCi/L,
to address radon in public water
supplies (systems serving over 25
individuals or with greater than 15
service connections). EPA withdrew the
proposed radon regulation on August
6,1997 ( 62 FR 42221) This rule will
impact small entities, including small
public water supplies and
municipalities. Tribal governments will
be affected if they provide water
through systems meeting the definition
of public water supply. States with
primacy will implement the final
regulation, and will be asked to assist
EPA in developing guidelines for multi-
media mitigation programs.
The 1996 Amendments to the Safe
Drinking Water Act add new radon
requirements. Congress directed EPA
to: (1) Withdraw the 1991 proposed
rule; (2) Work with the National
Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct
a risk assessment for radon in drinking
water, and an assessment of the health
risk reduction benefits associated with
various mitigation methods of reducing
radon in indoor air; (3) Publish a radon
health risk reduction and cost analysis
for possible radon MCLs for public
comment, by February 1999; (4)
Propose MCLG and National Primary
Drinking Water Standard for radon by
August, 1999; and (5) Publish MCLG
and Final MCL for radon, by August,
2000.
Pursuant to 1412 (b)(13), EPA
promulgates an MCL more stringent
than necessary to reduce the
contribution to radon in indoor air from
drinking water to a concentration that
is equivalent to the national average
concentration of radon in outdoor air,
the Agency must establish an
alternative MCL. The level of the
alternative MCL is linked to average
outdoor radon levels. If an alternative
MCL is established, EPA must publish
guidelines for States to develop
multimedia radon mitigation programs.
If EPA approves a State multimedia
mitigation, program, public water
supply systems within the State may
comply with the alternative MCL. EPA
shall evaluate multimedia radon
mitigation programs every 5 years.
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM
NPRM
Notice
Reproposal
Final Rule
09/30/86
07/18/91
02/00/99
08/00/99
08/00/00
51 FR 34836
56 FR 33050
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2281
Agency Contact: Sylvia Malm,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-0417
RIN: 2040-AA94
3588. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS:
GROUNDWATER DISINFECTION
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300 Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, May 2002.
Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act
as amended in 1996 directs EPA to
promulgate regulations requiring
disinfection "as necessary" for ground
water systems. The intention is to
reduce microbial contamination risk
from public water systems relying on
groundwater. To determine if treatment
is necessary, the rule will establish a
framework to identify public water
supplies vulnerable to microbial
contamination and to develop and
implement risk control strategies
including but not limited to
disinfection. Development and
implementation of the rule will involve
local, tribal, state and federal
governments. The structure of the draft
rule is a series of barriers to microbial
contamination. The proposed barriers
are source water protection and
vulnerability assessment; assessment
and maintenance of the well, treatment
facility and distribution system;
disinfection where necessary and
monitoring.
NPRM
Final Rule
03/00/99
11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2340
Agency Contact: Tracy Bone,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-2954
Erin K. Flanagan, Environmental
Protection Agency, Water, 4607,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5545
RIN: 2040-AA97
3589. PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REGULATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This
mlemaking 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 300f et seq
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141.32; 40 CFR
142.16
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action revises an
existing regulation to incorporate the
new public notification provisions in
section 1414 (c) of the Safe Drinking
Water Act. The basic requirement for
public water systems with violations of
drinking water standards to give public
notification is not changed by the 1996
SDWA amendments. A Public Water
System is required under section
1414(c) of the SDWA to provide
notification to its customers whenever:
(1) a violation of certain drinking water
regulations occurs (including MCL,
treatment technique, and
monitoring/reporting requirements); (2)
a variance or exemption (V&E) to those
regulations is in place or the conditions
of the V&E are violated; or (3) results
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Proposed Rule Stage
monitoring required under Section
1445 of the SDWA are received. The
Administrator is required under this
statute to prescribe by regulation the
manner, frequency, form, and content
for giving notice. The existing
regulation is in 40 CFR section 141.32.
States are required to adopt this rule
to retain primacy under 40CFR section
142.10.
The 1996 amendments significantly
revise the public notification
requirements. The amendments: (1)
alter the timing of the notification for
certain violations; (2) establish a
specific requirement for EPA
consultation with the States in issuing
revised regulations; (3) allow the State
to prescribe alternative notification
requirements by rule with respect to
the form and content of the notice; and
(4) add a new requirement for the State
to prepare an annual report on
violations and for EPA to prepare a
follow on report summarizing States'
reports and public notices submitted by
public water systems serving Indian
Tribes. One other new requirement --
for public water systems to prepare an
annual consumer confidence report —
is being implemented under a separate
regulatory action.
The benefits of the revised public
notification regulations will be to
streamline the existing requirements,
provide quicker and more effective
notification of violations that have a
"serious adverse effect," and better
inform the customers of public water
systems of the quality of their drinking
water and the risk to their health.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
08/00/98
08/00/99
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 4009
Agency Contact: Carl Reeverts,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7273
Fax: 202 260-4656
Email: reeverts.carl@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AD06
3590. MANAGEMENT OF CLASS V
INJECTION WELLS UNDER PART C
OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300h Safe
Drinking Water Act 1421 to 1425
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 144; 40 CFR 145;
40 CFR 146
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Judicial, June 18, 1998.
Final, Judicial, July 31, 1999.
Abstract: In the Safe Drinking Water
Act (SDWA) of 1987, Congress required
that EPA protect current and future
underground sources of drinking water
(USDWs) from endangerment. The 1987
Report to Congress: Class V Injection
Wells determined that certain types of
high risk Class V wells may be
contaminating, or have the potential to
contaminate, USDWs. Through this
regulatory action, EPA intends to
propose additional requirements
addressing the environmental and
health threats posed by the highest risk
Class V wells. Class V wells likely to
be impacted by this regulation include
industrial and commercial disposal
wells and large capacity cesspools.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM 08/28/95 60 FR 44652
Reproposal 06/00/98
Final Rule 07/00/99
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
RIN: 2040-AB83
3591. 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 Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 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 for chemical
contaminants 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
ANPRM
NPRM
Final Rule
07/03/97 62 FR 36099
06/00/98
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
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
3592. NATIONAL PRIMARY AND
SECONDARY DRINKING WATER
REGULATIONS: ANALYTIC METHODS
FOR ORGANIC, INORGANIC AND
MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS
AND PESTICIDES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f; Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 1401; 42 USC
300g(l); Safe Drinking Water Act sec
1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR141; 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 newer versions of existing
methods for organic, inorganic and
microbiological contaminants. At the
same time, the Agency will withdraw
approval of selected outdated methods.
Timetable:
Action
Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule
04/00/98
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3726
Agency Contact: Jitendra Saxena,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4603, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-9579
RIN: 2040-AC77
3593. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: STAGE I
DISINFECTANT/DISINFECTION BY-
PRODUCTS RULE
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300 Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline:
Final, Judicial, November 1998.
Abstract: The 1996 SDWA
amendments require EPA to promulgate
an Interim Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule (IESWTR) and a Stage
1 Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts
(DBF) Rule by November 1998. EPA
proposed both rules in 1994 as a result
of formal regulatory negotiations. The
regulations, along with a long-term
ESWTR and Stage 2 DBF Rule that will
be promulgated later, are intended to
expand existing public health
protections and address concerns about
risk trade-offs between pathogens and
disinfection byproducts.
EPA is working under an expedited
schedule to meet the November 1998
deadline for the final IESWTR and
Stage 1 Rule. The Agency issued a
Notice of Data Availability (NODA) for
public comment in the fall of 1997 as
part of this schedule. The NODA
detailed the recommendations made by
the M/DBP Advisory Committee
(established under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA)) on a number
of key elements in the rule. The Agency
plans to issue another NODA in March
1998 that details EPA's analysis of new
health effects research and possible
regulatory applications.
Timetable:
Phone: 202 260-7270
RIN: 2040-AB82
Action
Date
FR Cite
07/29/94 59 FR 38668
11/03/97 62 FR 59387
NPRM
Notice of Data
Availability
Final Rule 11/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis
Additional Information: SAN No. 2772
Agency Contact: Thomas Grubbs,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460
3594. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS FOR LEAD
AND COPPER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300g-l Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: EPA will promulgate
revisions to the National Primary
Drinking Water Regulations for Lead
and Copper published June 7, 1991. .
The basic lead and copper regulations
will remain intact, however, EPA will
promulgate minor revisions to refine
specific requirements and improve
implementation of the rule. Some of
these revisions are deregulatory in
nature, in that they will lessen
monitoring requirements for public
water systems which have consistently
shown very low levels of lead and
copper at the tap. EPA also plans to
promulgate changes that will provide
many community water systems more
flexibility in the delivery of lead public
education requirements, and allow
States to invalidate inappropriate
samples. Other revisions would
promote consistent national
implementation by clarifying the
monitoring requirements that apply in
different circumstances. Finally, EPA
plans to respond to a remand in
American Water Works Association v.
EPA, 40 F.3D 1266 (DC Circuit 1994),
on portions of the Lead and Copper
regulation by promulgating a revised
definition of control as it applies to
lead service line replacement and to
address the current exemption of
transient non-community water systems
from coverage under the rule.
Nationally, EPA estimates the changes
will not affect the cost or benefits of
the Lead and Copper Rule significantly.
State governments may experience a
minor increase in costs as a result of
these revisions. Many local and tribal
governments and small businesses that
operate public water systems should
experience a small decrease in annual
costs.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
04/12/96 61 FR 16348
09/00/98
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Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3440
Agency Contact: Judy Lebowich,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-7595
RIN: 2040-AC27
3595. REFORMATTING OF DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS
Priority: mfo./Admin./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-i Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 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
Direct Final 04/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Governmental
Jurisdictions
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
3596. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: INTERIM
ENHANCED SURFACE WATER
TREATMENT RULE
Priority: Economically Significant.
Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300 Safe
Drinking Water Act sec 1412
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, November 1998.
Abstract: The 1996 SDWA
amendments require EPA to promulgate
an Interim Enhanced Surface
WaterTreatment Rule (IESWTR) and a
Stage 1 Disinfectants/Disinfection
Byproducts (DBF) Rule by November
1998. EPA proposed both rules in 1994
• as a result of formal regulatory
negotiations. The regulations, along
with a long-term ESWTR and Stage 2
DBF Rule that will be promulgated
later, are intended to expand existing
public health protections and address
concerns about risk trade-offs between
pathogens and disinfection byproducts.
EPA is working under an expedited
schedule to meet the November 1998
deadline for the final IESWTR and
Stage 1 Rule. The Agency issued a
Notice of Data Availability (NODA) for
public comment in the fall of 1997 as
part of this schedule. The M/DBP
Advisory Committee (established under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA)) met from March through July
1997 to -discuss, evaluate and provide
advice on data, analysis and
approaches related to the two rules. On
July 15, 1997, the Committee formally
reached consensus and signed an
agreement that includes
recommendations, also included in the
,11/97 NODA, to EPA on a number of
key rule elements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Notice of Data
Availability
Final Rule
07/29/94 59 FR 38832
11/03/97 62 FR 59485
11/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
3597. DRINKING WATER CONSUMER
CONFIDENCE REPORT
REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300(g)(3c); 42
USC 300(g)2; 42 USC 300(j)9; 42 USC
300(j)ll
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR
142.10
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, August 6, 1998.
Abstract: The SDWA amendments of
1996 require EPA to promulgate
regulations requiring all community
water systems to prepare Consumer
Confidence Reports regarding the
quality of the drinking water they
provide. The regulations must specify
the form and content of these reports.
The reports must be prepared annually
and mailed to customers except that the
Governor of a State can exempt systems
serving fewer than 10,000 customers
from the mailing requirements. The
reports must contain (1) information on
the source of the drinking water, (2}
brief and plainly worded definitions of
certain key terms such as MCL and
MCLG, (3) information on all detected
contaminants and health information
for contaminants which exceed an
MCL, (4) information on compliance
with primary drinking water
regulations, (5) information on
unregulated contaminants if detected.
The reports must refer to an EPA
hotline for additional health
information. No sampling or monitoring
is required by these regulations. The
reports are a compilation of information
obtained to comply with other
requirements under the SDWA.
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
02/13/98 63 FR 7606
08/00/98
NPRM
Final Rule
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 2304 Additional Information: SAN No. 3947
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Corr,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-8907
RIN: 2040-AC91
Agency Contact: Francoise Brasier,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-5668
Fax: 202 260-0732
Email: brasier.francoise@epamail.gov
RIN: 2040-AC99
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3598. SAFE DRINKING WATER
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
PROGRAM: CITIZEN COLLECTION
ACTION; NOTICE OF COMPLAINT
SEEKING REVIEW OF PENALTY
ORDER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Safe Drinking Water
Act sec 1447; Safe Drinking Water Act
sec 1449
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 135
when persons may sue federal agencies
to collect outstanding penalties
assessed by EPA. In addition, section
1447 was modified to authorize
interested persons to obtain review of
administrative penalty orders by filing
complaints with a U.S. District Court
within the thirty day period beginning
on the date the penalty order becomes
final. The proposed rule will govern the
manner in which both amendments are
implemented.
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: SAN No. 3936
Agency Contact: David Drelich,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance, 2243A, Washington, DC
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The 1996 SDWA modified
section 1449 by authorizing how and
Timetable:
Action
Direct Final Rule
Date FR Cite
05/00/98
20460
Phone: 202 564-2949
RIN: 2020-AA35
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Long-Term Actions
3599. REVISIONS TO STATE PRIMACY
REQUIREMENTS TO IMPLEMENT
FEDERAL DRINKING WATER
REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 142.10; 40 CFR
142,11; 40 CFR 142.12; 40 CFR 141.2;
40 CFR 142.2
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Final 06/00/99
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State,
Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Jennifer Melch
Phone: 202 260-7035
Fax: 202 260-0732
RIN: 2040-ADOO
3600. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: ARSENIC
Priority: Other Significant. Major status
under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Plan Arsenic Study
NPRM
Final Rule
12/24/96 61 FR 67800
01/00/00
01/00/01
Small Entitles Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Irene Dooley
Phone: 202 260-9531
Fax: 202 260-3762
Email: dooley.irene@epamail.epa.gov
RIN: 2040-AB75
3601. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: SULFATE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
12/20/94 59 FR 65578
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: James Taft
Phone: 202 260-5519
RIN: 2040-AC07
3602. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER STANDARDS FOR ALDICARB
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Action
Date
FR Cite
NPRM
Final Rule
00/00/00
00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: James Taft
Phone: 202 260-5519
RIN: 2040-AC13
3603. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING
WATER REGULATIONS: RADIUM,
URANIUM, ALPHA, BETA AND
PHOTON EMITTERS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
ANPRM 09/30/86 51 FR 34836
NPRM 07/18/91 56 FR 33050
Final Rule 11/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: David Huber
Phone: 202 260-9566
RIN: 2040-AC98
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Marine Protection Research and Sanctuary Act (MPRSA)
Long-Term Actions
3604. REVISIONS TO OCEAN
DUMPING REGULATIONS FOR
DREDGED MATERIAL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.
Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline
requirements.
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 225; 40 CFR 227;
40 CFR 228
Timetable:
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: David Redford
Phone: 202 260-9179
Reinventing Government: This
rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in
Action
NPRM
Final Rule
Date FR Cite
00/00/00
00/00/00
HIM: zu-iu- ABB^
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Shore Protection Act (SPA)
Final Rule Stage
3605. 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. This rule
establishes minimum waste handling
practices for vessels and waste
handling facilities involved in the
transport of municipal or commercial
wastes in the coastal waters of the U.S.
The rule may require certain vessels
and waste handling facilities to develop
an operation and maintenance manual
that identifies procedures to prevent,
report, and clean up deposits of waste
into coastal waters. State and local
governments and businesses involved
with the vessel transportation and
shore side handling of these wastes
would be affected by this rule.
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
Final Rule
08/30/94 59 FR 44798
08/00/98
Small Entities Affected: Businesses,
Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State,
Local
Additional Information: SAN No. 2820
Agency Contact: Deborah Lebow,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water, 4504F, Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-6419
RIN: 2040-AB85
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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 such effects on small
businesses, small governmental jurisdictions, or small organizations. 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.
Small Businesses
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3148
3149
3152
3153
3154
3155
3156
3163
3167
3170
3173
3174
3177
3184
3200
3204
3206
3210
3214
3225
3226
Title
EPA
Nondiscrimlnation on the Basis of Sex in
Educational Programs Receiving Fed-
eral Assistance
Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises in Procurement
under Assistance Agreements
Incorporation of Class Deviation Into
EPAAR
EPA Mentor-Protege Program
Incrementally Funding Fixed Price Con-
tracts
Revision of EPA Acquisition Regulations
for Quality Systems for Environmental
Programs
Value Engineering
Environmental Impact Assessment of Non-
governmental Activities in Antarctica
Update Procedures for Making Profit/Fee
Determinations
Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from
New Marine Diesel Engines at or above
37 Kilowatts
Wet-formed Fiberglass Mat Production
NESHAP
Standards of Performance for New Sta-
tionary Sources; New Residential Wood
Heaters (Section 610 Review)
Revisions to Service Information Availabil-
ity Requirements
NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - FCC
Units, Reformers and Sulfur Plants
Revision to the Light-Duty Vehicle Emis-
sion Compliance Procedure
Review of Minor New Sources and Modi-
fications In Indian Country
Revisions to New Source Review (NSR)
Regulations to Implement the New Na-
tional Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) for Ozone and Paniculate
Matter ,
Revisions to the Permits and Sulfur Diox-
ide Allowance System Regulations
under Title IV of the Clean Air Act
NESHAP: Organic Hazardous Air Pollut-
ants from the Synthetic Organic Chemi-
cal Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) and
and Other Processes Subject to the Ne-
gotiated Regulation for Equipment
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Recon-
sideration on the Section 610 Non-
essential Products Ban
New Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines at or
Below 19 Kilowatts, Minor Amendments
to the Phase I Emission Standards
3227
3229
3233
3239
3240
3242
3244
3246
3250
3257
3260
3271
3275
3281
3286
3288
3291
3293
3294
3296
3300
3304
3305
3306
Title
Seq.
No.
Notice of Temporary Stay, Notice of Pro-
posed Compliance Extension; Equiva-
lency Determination for National Emis-
sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollut-
ants: Halogenated Solvent
Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines: Pulp and Paper
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
Amendments to General Provisions Sub-
part A and B for 40 CFR 63
Revision of List of Categories of Sources
and Schedule for Standards Under Sec-
tion 112 of the Clean Air Act
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities 112(1)
Generic MACT for Source Categories
(Acrylic Modacrylic Fibers,
Polycarbonates Hydrogen Fluoride and
Acetai Resins)
NESHAP: Wood Furniture Manufacturing
Operations; Technical Corrections and
Clarifications
NESHAP: Flexible Poiyurethane Foam
Fabrication Operations
Specification of Substantially Similar Defi-
nition for Diesel Fuels
Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Condi-
tioners: Standards for Equipment that
Recovers and Recycles Refrigerants
other than CFC-12 and HFC-134a
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Tier II (Phase II) Study to Assess Further
Reductions in Light-Duty Vehicles (LDV)
and Light-Duty Trucks (LOT) Tailpipe
Emission Standards
Ban the Sale of Halon Blends and the In-
tentional Release of Halons During
Testing and Training
NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - Amend-
ments to Final Rule
NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Indus-
try
NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Produc-
tion
NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production
NESHAP: Pharmaceuticals Production
NESHAP: Flexible Poiyurethane Foam
Production
Specific Pollutants: List of Categories
Emitting 7 Specified Hazardous Air Pol-
lutants
National VOC Emission Standards for
Automobile Reflnlsh Coatings
VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings
National VOC Emission Standards for
Consumer Products
3307
3312
3313
3319
3326
3343
3352
3355
3356
3360
3366
3372
3373
3374
3375
3376
3380
3382
3390
3395
3408
3410
3411
3412
3413
3414
Title
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)
Applicability of On-Highway Heavy-Duty
Certified Engines for Use in Nonroad
Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Equipment;
Amendment
Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or
Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horsepower)
(Phase 2)
NESHAP: Oil and Natural Gas Production
Service Information Availability
NESHAP/NSPS: Reciprocating Internal
Combustion Engine
Large Appliance (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Industrial Combustion Coordinated Rule-
making - ICCR Project
NESHAP: Friction Products Manufacturing
NESHAP: Fabric Printing, Coating and
Dyeing
NESHAP: Vegetable Oil Production
Metal Furniture (Surface Coatings)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products
(Surface Coating) NESHAP/VOC Re-
ductions
Plastic Parts (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Paper and other Web Coating Reductions
NESHAP/VOC Rule
Flatwood Paneling (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Ad-
ministrative Appeal Regulations Under
Title IV of the Clean Air Act
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Per-
mits Regulations Under Title IV of the
Clean Air Act To Make Technical Cor-
rections
Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives:
Proposed Minor Revisions to Selected
Recordkeeplng and Enforcement Provi-
sions Under the Regulation of Deposit
Control Gasoline Additives
NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelter
Amendment
Antimicrobial Pesticide Products; Other
Pesticide Regulatory Changes
Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees
Pesticide Registration Data Requirements
(Revision) and Antimicrobial Registra-
tion Data Requirements (Revision)
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Pesticide Flammablllty Labeling Require-
ments for Total Release Foggers
WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Stand-
ard; Glove Amendment
-------
Small Businesses—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Soq,
No!
3416
3418
3419
3421
3422
3423
3425
3426
3428
3429
3430
3432
3434
3435
3437
3438
3439
3441
3442
3449
3450
3454
3455
3456
3461
3462
3465
3467
3468
3470
3471
3472
3473
Title
Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides
Under FIFRA and FFDCA
Pesticides and Ground Water State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
Pesticide Management and Disposal
Pesticide Labeling Claims
FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide
Production and Distribution (Revision)
WPS; Pesttelde Worker Protection Stand-
ards; Pesticide Hazard Communication
Endangered Species Protection Program
Pesticides; Self-Certification
WPS; Pesticides Worker Protection Stand-
ards; Scope and Clarification of the Ex-
ceptions Process
Child-Resistant Packaging Regulations
(Revision)
Pesticide Export Policy
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
Ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revi-
sions
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools
Rula; Amendments
TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety
Data Model Reporting Rule Amend-
ments
Fees for Accreditation and Certification of
Lead-Based Paint Activities; Procedure
for Modification of Commencement of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities
TSCA Inventory Update Rule Amend-
ments
Lead; TSCA Requirements for the Dis-
posal of Lead-Based Paint Debris
Lead; Selected Rulemaklngs for Abating
Lead Hazards
TSCA Biotechnology Follow-up Rules
Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and
Certification: Renovation and Remodel-
ing
PCS - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Disposal Amendments
Use of Acrylamlde for Grouting
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
TSCA Section 8(e); Notice of Clarification
and Solicitation of Public Comment
Notice of TSCA Section 4 Reimbursement
Period and TSCA Section 12(b) Export
Notification Period Sunset Dates for
TSCA Section 4 Substances
Significant New Use Rules on National
Program Chemicals; Refractory Ceramic
Fibers
PCBs; Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Exemp-
tions From the Prohibitions against
Manufacturing, Processing, and Dis-
tribution In commerce
Lead; Regulatory Investigation Under the
Toxte Substances Control Act (TSCA)
To Reduce Lead (Pb) Consumption and
Use
TRI; Reporting Threshold Amendment;
Toxic Chemicals Release Reporting;
Community RIght-to-Know
Emergency Planning and Community
Rlght-To-Know Act: Amendments to
Sections 302 Through 312
Accidental Release Prevention Require-
ments: Risk Management Programs
Under the Clean Air Act, Section
112(0(7): Amendment
TRI; Chemical Expansion; Finalization of
Deferred Chemicals
3474
3475
3476
3477
3480
3482
3488
3493
3494
3498
3501
3502
3503
3504
3505
3507
3514
3518
3521
3523
3528
3540
3541
3544
3545
3546
3547
3548
Title
Seq.
No.
TRI; Data Expansion Amendments; Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting; Commu-
nity Right-to-Know
TRI; Addition of Oil and Gas Exploration
and Production to the Toxic Release In-
ventory
TRI; Responses to Petitions Received To
Add or Delete Chemicals From the
Toxic Release Inventory
TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information
Requirements
TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original
TRI List
RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Bur-
den Reduction; ANPRM
Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated
With Solvent-Contaminated Shop Tow-
els and Wipers
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Hazardous Waste Management System:
Post-Closure Requirements
Listing Determination of Wastes Gen-
erated During the Manufacture of Azo,
Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane
Dyes and Pigments
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste: Petroleum Refining Process
Wastes; Land Disposal Restrictions for
Newly Identified Wastes; and CERCLA
Hazardous Substance Designation
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
Revised Standards for Hazardous Waste
Combustion Facilities
Land Disposal Restrictions-Phase IV: Pa-
perwork Reduction; Treatment Stand-
ards for Wood Preserving, Mineral Proc-
essing and Characteristic Metal Wastes;
Related Mineral Processing Issues
Corrective Action for Solid Waste Manage-
ment Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities
Hazardous Waste Identification; Recycled
Used Oil Management Standards
Hazardous Waste Identification Rule
(HWIR): Identification and Listing of
Hazardous Wastes
Underground Storage Tanks Containing
Hazardous Substances - Financial Re-
sponsibility Requirements
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation: Revi-
sions
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Transportation Equipment Cleaning Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category;
Amendment
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under
the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the
Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mer-
cury Under the Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-
Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted Pol-
ychlorinated Bipnenyis (PCBs) Under
the Clean Water Act
3549
3550
3551
3554
3556
3559
3561
3562
3563
3564
3566
3572
3573
3574
3576
3577
3578
3579
3584
3585
3586
3587
3588
3589
3590
3591
3592
Title
Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C--
Wastewater Discharge Information
Streamlining the General Pretreatment
Regulations for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Under the
Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water
Acts
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organlcs
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
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 Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
One
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phases I and 2
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Industrial Laundries Point Source Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Landfills
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category,
Phase II
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for
the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Increased Method Flexibility for Test Pro-
cedures Approved for Clean Water Act
Compliance Monitoring Under 40 CFR
Part 136
Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for
Approving Test Procedures Under 40
CFR Part 136
Revision of Existing Variances and Ex-
emptions Regulation to Comply with Re-
quirements of the Safe Drinking Water
Act
Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Program
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytical Methods
for Certain Pesticides and Microbial
Contaminants
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radon
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
Public Water System Public Notification
Regulation
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytic Methods for
Organic, Inorganic and Microbiological
Contaminants and Pesticides
-------
Small Businesses—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3593
3594
3596
3597
3598
3600
3601
3602
3603
3605
Title
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Stage I Disinfectant/Disinfection
By-Products Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Interim Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule
Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Re-
port Regulations
Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply
System Program: Citizen Collection Ac-
tion; Notice of Complaint Seeking Re-
view of Penalty Order
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, Beta
and Photon Emitters
Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b)
Regulations
Small Governmental Jurisdictions
Seq.
No.
3148
3149
3150
3151
3164
3182
3183
3185
3205
3210
3224
3228
3234
3237
3248
3271
3308
3325
3327
3328
Title
EPA
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in
Educational Programs Receiving Fed-
eral Assistance
Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises in Procurement
under Assistance Agreements
Revision to 40 CFR 35 Subpart A and
Promulgation of Performance Partner-
ship (State) Grant Regulation
Revision to 40 CFR Subpart A and Pro-
mulgation of Performance Partnership
(Tribal) Grant Rule
Common Rulemaking on Administrative
Requirements for drantees to Reflect
Single Audit Act Amendments
NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Man-
ufacturing Industry - Wastewater
Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution
Measurement Methods for Various
Media
NESHAP: Ferroalloy Production
Revisions to Clarify the Permit Content
Requirements for State Operating Per-
mits
Revisions to the Permits and Sulfur Diox-
ide Allowance System Regulations
under Title IV of the Clean Air Act
Review of Operating Permits Issued by In-
dian Tribes
Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR
Part 51
NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters
NESHAP: Publicly Owned Treatment
Works (POTW)
NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating
Amendment
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Open-Market Trading Guidance
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
NSPS: Sewage Sludge Incinerators
NESHAP: Plywood and Particle Board
Manufacturing
3343
3355
3361
3380
3382
3386
3410
3412
3418
3425
3432
3434
3435
3436
3438
3442
3450
3470
3471
3474
3475
3477
3480
3482
3494
3521
3523
3532
3536
3545
3546
3547
Title
Seq.
No.
NESHAP/NSPS: Reciprocating Internal
Combustion Engine
Industrial Combustion Coordinated Rule-
making - ICCR Project
Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manu-
facturing (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Acjd Rain Program: Revisions to the Ad-
ministrative Appeal Regulations Under
Title IV of the Clean Air Act
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Per-
mits Regulations Under Title IV of the
Clean Air Act To Make Technical Cor-
rections
Radionuclide Dose Methodology Update
Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Pesticides and Ground Water State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
Endangered Species Protection Program
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revi-
sions
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools
Rule; Amendments
Asbestos Worker Protection Rule; Amend-
ments
Fees for Accreditation and Certification of
Lead-Based Paint Activities; Procedure
for Modification of Commencement of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities
Lead; Selected Rulemakings for Abating
Lead Hazards
Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and
Certification: Renovation and Remodel-
ing
TRI; Reporting Threshold Amendment;
Toxic Chemicals Release Reporting;
Community Right-to-Know
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act: Amendments to
Sections 302 Through 312
TRI; Data Expansion Amendments; Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting; Commu-
nity .Right-to-Know
TRI; Addition of Oil and Gas Exploration
and Production to the Toxic Release In-
ventory
TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information
Requirements
TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original
TRI List
RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Bur-
den Reduction; ANPRM
Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Underground Storage Tanks Containing
Hazardous Substances - Financial Re-
sponsibility Requirements
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation: Revi-
sions
Revision of the Local Government Reim-
bursement Regulation
Streamlining 301 (h) Waiver Renewal Re-
quirements
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under
the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the
Clean Water Act ,
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mer-
cury Under the Clean Water Act
3548
3550
3551
3552
3554
3556
3559
3561
3562
3563
3564
3566
3575
3577
3578
3579
3584
3585
3586
3587
3588
3589
3590
3591
3592
3593
3594
Title
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-
Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted Pol-
ychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under
the Clean Water Act
Streamlining the General Pretreatment
Regulations for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Revisions to NPDES Requirements for
Compliance Reporting and Collection
System Discharges
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Under the
Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water
Acts
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
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 Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
One
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for In-
dustrial Waste Combustors
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for
the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Increased Method Flexibility for Test Pro-
cedures Approved for Clean Water Act
Compliance Monitoring Under 40 CFR
Part 136
Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for
Approving Test Procedures Under 40
CFR Part 136
Revision of Existing Variances and Ex-
emptions Regulation to Comply with Re-
quirements of the Safe Drinking Water
Act
Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Program
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytical Methods
for Certain Pesticides and Microbial
Contaminants
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radon
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
Public Water System Public Notification
Regulation
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytic Methods for
Organic, Inorganic and Microbiological
Contaminants and Pesticides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Stage I Disinfectant/Disinfection
By-Products Rule ,
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper
-------
Small Governmental Jurisdictions—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Ssq,
No!
3595
3596
3597
3598
3600
3601
3602
3603
3605
Title
Soq,
No.
3148
3149
3150
3151
3163
3164
3167
3271
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Interim Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule
Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Re-
port Regulations
Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply
System Program: Citizen Collection Ac-
tion; Notice of Complaint Seeking Re-
view of Penalty Order
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfata
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards for AWicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, Beta
and Photon Emitters
Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b)
Regulations
Small Organizations
Title
EPA
Nondiscrimlnatlon on the Basis of Sex in
Educational Programs Receiving Fed-
eral Assistance
Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises In Procurement
under Assistance Agreements
Revision to 40 CFR 35 Subpart A and
Promulgation of Performance Partner-
ship (State) Grant Regulation
Revision to 40 CFR Subpart A and Pro-
mulgatton of Performance Partnership
(Tribal) Grant Rule
Environmental Impact Assessment of Non-
governmental Activities In Antarctica
Common Hutemaking on Administrative
Requirements for Grantees to Reflect
Single Audit Act Amendments
Update Procedures for Making Profit/Fee
Determinations
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
3432
3438
3441
3442
3449
3450
3456
3482
3493
3521
3528
3545
3546
3547
3548
3554
3556
3559
3561
3562
3564
Title
Seq.
No.
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Fees for Accreditation and Certification of
Lead-Based Paint Activities; Procedure
for Modification of Commencement of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities
Lead; TSCA Requirements for the Dis-
posal of Lead-Based Paint Debris
Lead; Selected Rulemaklngs for Abating
Lead Hazards
TSCA Biotechnology Follow-up Rules
Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and
Certification: Renovation and Remodel-
ing
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Bur-
den Reduction; ANPRM
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
Underground Storage Tanks Containing
Hazardous Substances - Financial Re-
sponsibility Requirements
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under
the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the
Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mer-
cury Under the Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-
Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted Pol-
ychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under
the Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Under the
Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water
Acts
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anlons, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
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 Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
3577
3578
3579
3584
3585
3586
3587
3588
3589
3591
3592
3593
3594
3596
3597
3598
3600
3601
3602
3603
Title
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for
the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Increased Method Flexibility for Test Pro-
cedures Approved for Clean Water Act
Compliance Monitoring Under 40 CFR
Part 136
Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for
Approving Test Procedures Under 40
CFR Part 136
Revision of Existing Variances and Ex-
emptions Regulation to Comply with Re-
quirements of the Safe Drinking Water
Act
Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Program
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytical Methods
for Certain Pesticides and Microbial
Contaminants
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radon
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
Public Water System Public Notification
Regulation
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytic Methods for
Organic, Inorganic and Microbiological
Contaminants and Pesticides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Stage I Disinfectant/Disinfection
By-Products Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Interim Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule
Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Re-
port Regulations
Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply
System Program: Citizen Collection Ac-
tion; Notice of Complaint Seeking Re-
view of Penalty Order
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, Beta
and Photon Emitters
-------
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) and
the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-4) direct 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 governments. 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 n of this issue.
State Government
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3148
3149
3150
3164
3169
3173
3176
3179
3180
3182
3183
3185
3195
3198
3201
3205
3206
3208
Title
EPA
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in
Educational Programs Receiving.Fed-
eral Assistance
Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises in Procurement
under Assistance Agreements
Revision to 40 CFR 35 Subpart A and
Promulgation of Performance Partner-
ship (State) Grant Regulation
Common Rulemaking on Administrative
Requirements for Grantees to Reflect
Single Audit Act Amendments
Consolidated Emission Reporting Rule
Wet-formed Fiberglass Mat Production
NESHAP
Alumina Processing NESHAP
Federal Implementation Plan for a Fifteen
Percent Reduction in Volatile Organic
Compounds in the District of Columbia
Performance Warranty. and
Inspection/Maintenance Test Proce-
dures
NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Man-
ufacturing Industry - Wastewater
Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution
Measurement Methods for Various
Media
NESHAP: Ferroalloy Production
Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Syn-
thetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Industry
Environmental Radiation Protection Stand-
ards for Scrap Metal from Nuclear Fa-
cilities
Finding of Significant Contribution and
Rulemaking for Certain States in the
Ozone Transport Assessment Group
(OTAG) Region for Purposes of Reduc-
ing Regional Transport of Ozone
Revisions to Clarify the Permit Content
Requirements for State Operating Per-
mits
Revisions to New Source Review (NSR)
Regulations to Implement the New Na-
tional Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) for Ozone and Particulate
Matte
Rulemaking to Modify the List of Source
Categories from which Fugitive Emis-
sions are Considered in Major Source
Determinations
3209
3210
3214
3216
3218
3219
3220
3221
3222
3223
3227
3228
3229
3231
3232
3233
3234
3235
3238
3239
3240
Title
Seq.
No.
Transportation Conformity for Transitional
Ozone Areas
Revisions to the Permits and Sulfur Diox-
ide Allowance System Regulations
under Title IV of the Clean Air Act
NESHAP: Organic Hazardous Air Pollut-
ants from the Synthetic Organic Chemi-
cal Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) and
and Other Processes Subject to the Ne-
gotiated Regulation for Equipment
Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce
the Regional Transport of Ozone in the
Eastern United States; Proposed Rules
Supplemental Rulemaking for Certain
States in the Ozone Transport Assess-
ment Group Region for Purposes of Re-
ducing Regional Transport of Ozone
Revisions to the Pollutant Standard Index
and Significant Harm Level Programs
for Ozone and Particulate Matter
General Conformity Regulations; Revi-
sions
Alternative Flare Specifications for Hydro-
gen Fueled Flares
NESHAP: Off-site Waste and Recovery
Operations; Final Rule - for Settlement
Agreement; and NESHAP for Off-site
Waste and Recovery Operations for
Technical Amendments
Proposed Revision of Test Method 1, 2
and 2F for Measuring Volumetric Flow
in Stacks
Notice of Temporary Stay, Notice of Pro-
posed Compliance Extension; Equiva-
lency Determination for National Emis-
sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollut-
ants: Halogenated Solvent
Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR
Part 51
Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines: Pulp and Paper
NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting
NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters
NESHAP: Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers Manu-
facturing
NESHAP: Baker's Yeast Manufacturing In-
dustry
Amendments to General Provisions Sub-
part A and B for 40 CFR 63
Revision of List of Categories of Sources
and Schedule for Standards Under Sec-
tion 112 of the Clean Air Act
3242
3243
3247
3248
3250
3251
3253
3258
3260
3262
3265
3270
3271
3277
3284
3285
3286
3287
3288
3289
3290
3291
3292
3293
3296
3297
3303
Title
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities 112(1)
NESHAP: Asphalt Roofing and Processing
Offset Lithographic Printing National VOC
Rule
NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating
Amendment
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Fabrication Operations
NESHAP: Group 1 Polymers and Resins
and Group IV Polymers and Resins and
Group IV Polymers and Resins
Prevention of Significant Deterioration of
Air Quality: Permit Application Review
Procedures for non-Federal Class 1
Areas
Refrigerant Recycling Rule Amendment
To Include All Refrigerants
Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Condi-
tioners: Standards for Equipment that
Recovers and Recycles Refrigerants
other than CFC-12 and HFC-134a
Chromium Electroplating NESHAP
Amendment
New Source Review (NSR) Reform
Regulation Review/Burden Reduction
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Addition of Opacity Method to Appendix M
of 40 CFR Part 51 (Method 203)
National Emission Standards for Hazard-
ous Air Pollutants for Source Category:
Pulp and Paper Production; Amend-
ments to the Promulgated Rule
Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment
NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - Amend-
ments to Final Rule
NAAQS: Sulfur Dioxide (Review and Im-
plementation)
NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Indus-
try
NESHAP: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
NESHAP: Steel Pickling, HC1 Process
NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Produc-
tion
NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing
Industry
NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Production
NESHAP: Manufacture of
Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ment and Solicitation for Participation in
the Pilot Program
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6
State Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No!
3304
3305
3306
3307
3308
3311
3316
3320
3321
3322
3324
3325
3327
3328
3329
3330
3331
3333
3336
3337
3338
3339
3340
3341
3342
3347
3350
3352
33S4
3357
3359
3360
33S1
3364
3365
3366
3363
3372
3373
3374
3375
3378
3384
3386
Title
National VOC Emission Standards for
AutomobHa Relinlsh Coatings
VOC Regulation (or Architectural Coatings
National VOC Emission Standards for
Consumer Products
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)
Open-Market Trading Guidance
Revision to the Covered Areas Provision
for Reformulated Gasoline
Updata of the Acceptability List Under the
Significant New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP) Program
NESHAP: Iron Foundries and Steel
Foundries
NESHAP: Cyanide Chemical Manufactur-
ing
NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel
NESHAP: Manufacture of Carbon Black
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
NSPS: Sewage Sludge Incinerators
NESHAP: Plywood and Particle Board
Manufacturing
NESHAP: Miscellaneous Cellulose Pro-
duction
NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Storage Tank Rule Revisions
NESHAP: Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quench-
ing, & Battery Stacks
National Emission Standards for Hazard-
ous Air Pollutants for the Hydrochloric
Acid Production
NESHAP: Ammonium Sulphate Produc-
tion (Caprolactam By-Product)
NESHAP: Asphatt / Coal Tar Application
on Metal Pipes
NESHAP: Clay Products Manufacturing
NESHAP: Hydrogen Chloride Production
NESHAP: Pdyvinyl Chloride Production
NESHAP: Uranium Hexafluoride Produc-
tion
NESHAP: Chlorine Production
NESHAP: Tire Manufacturing
Large Appliance (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
NESHAP: Ume Manufacturing
NESHAP: Semiconductor Production
NESHAP: Metal Coil (Surface Coating) In-
dustry
NESHAP: Fabric Printing, Coating and
Dyeing
Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manu-
facturing (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
NESHAP: Spandex Production
NESHAP: Leather Tanning and Finishing
Operations
NESHAP: Vegetable Oil Production
NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution
Metal Furniture (Surface Coatings)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products
(Surface Coating) NESHAP/VOC Re-
ductions
Plastic Parts (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Paper and other Web Coating Reductions
NESHAP/VOC Rule
NESHAP: Cellulose Production Categories
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recen-
sion of NAMS Ambient Air Quality Mon-
itoring Requirements for Lead
Radtonucltde Dose Methodology Update
3388
3389
3392
3393
3395
3397
3399
3400
3401
3406
3407
3410
3412
3416
3418
3419
3423
3424
3425
3426
3427
3432
3434
3435
3436
3438
3441
3442
3450
3454
3455
3456
3471
3472
3473
3475
Title
Seq.
No.
Revision of Definition of Volatile Organic
Compounds - Exclusion of 16 Com-
pounds
Revision of Definition of Volatile Organic
Compounds - Exclusion of
Chlorobromomethane
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance: Changes
to Accommodate Revised Ozone
NAAQS & Implementation Strategies
NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
NESHAP: Secondary Lead Smelter
Amendment
Voluntary Standards for Light-Duty Vehi-
cles (National 49 State Low-Emission
Vehicles Program)
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Delegation Remand
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Offset Remand
MVAC Rule Amendment to Include All Re-
frigerants
Tolerances for Pesticide Emergency Ex-
emptions
The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide
Small-Scale Field Testing
Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides
Under FIFRA and FFDCA
Pesticides and Ground Water State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
Pesticide Management and Disposal
WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Stand-
ards; Pesticide Hazard Communication
Policy or Procedures for Notification to the
Agency of Stored Pesticides With Can-
celled or Suspended Registration
Endangered Species Protection Program
Pesticides; Self-Certification
WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Stand-
ard Exceptions Generic
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revi-
sions
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools
Rule; Amendments
Asbestos Worker Protection Rule; Amend-
ments
Fees for Accreditation and Certification of
Lead-Based Paint Activities; Procedure
for Modification of Commencement of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities
Lead; TSCA Requirements for the Dis-
posal of Lead-Based Paint Debris
Lead; Selected Rulemakings for Abating
Lead Hazards
Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and
Certification: Renovation and Remodel-
ing
PCS - Poiychlorinated Biphenyis (PCBs)
Disposal Amendments
Use of Acrylamide for Grouting
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act: Amendments to
Sections 302 Through 312
Accidental Release Prevention Require-
ments: Risk Management Programs
Under the Clean Air Act, Section
112(r)(7): Amendment
TRI; Chemical Expansion; Finalization of
Deferred Chemicals
TRI; Addition of Oil and Gas Exploration
and Production to the Toxic Release In-
ventory
3477
3480
3482
3488
3489
3490
3491
3492
3493
3494
3495
3496
3497
3499
3500
3501
3502
3503
3504
3505
3506
3507
3509
3510
3511
3514
3515
Title
TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information
Requirements
TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original
TRI List
RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Bur-
den Reduction; ANPRM
Modifications to RCRA Rules Associated
With Solvent-Contaminated Shop Tow-
els and Wipers
Glass-to-Glass Recycling of Cathode Ray
Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous
Waste Regulations
Removal of Requirement to Use SW-846
Methods (Test Methods for Evaluating
Solid Waste: Physical/Chemical Meth-
ods)
Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities
Modifications to the Definition of Solid
Waste and Regulations of Hazardous
Waste Recycling: General
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)
Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable
Battery Management Act; Codification of
Waste Management Provisions
Recycled Used Oil Containing PCBs
Listing Determination for Hazardous
Wastes-Organobromines Chemical In-
dustry
Spent Solvents Listing Determination
Listing Determination of Wastes Gen-
erated During the Manufacture of Azo,
Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane
Dyes and Pigments
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste: Petroleum Refining Process
Wastes; Land Disposal Restrictions for
Newly Identified Wastes; and CERCLA
Hazardous Substance Designation
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
Revised Standards for Hazardous Waste
Combustion Facilities
Land Disposal Restrictions-Phase IV: Pa-
perwork Reduction; Treatment Stand-
ards for Wood Preserving, Mineral Proc-
essing and Characteristic Metal Wastes;
Related Mineral Processing Issues
Requirements for Management of Hazard-
ous Contaminated Media (Commonly
Referred to as Hazardous Waste Identi-
fication Rule for Contaminated Media or
HWIR-Media)
Corrective Action for Solid Waste Manage-
ment Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities
RCRA Subtitle D Solid Waste Facilities;
State Permit Program ~ Determination
of Adequacy (State Implementation
Rule)
Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal
Regulation Related to Low Level Mixed
Waste; Proposed Modifications
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste; Inorganic Chemical Industry
Wastes; and CERCLA Hazardous Sub-
stance Designation and Reportable
Quantities
Hazardous Waste Identification; Recycled
Used Oil Management Standards
Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Haz-
ardous Waste Management System:
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste
-------
State Government—Cont.
Sea.
No.
Sea.
No.
3517
3518
3523
3524
3527
3528
3535
3537
3538
3540
3541
3543
3544
3545
3546
3547
3548
3549
3550
3551
3552
3553
3554
3555
3556
3557
3558
3559
3560
Title
Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determina-
tion
Hazardous Waste Identification Rule
(HWIR): Identification and Listing of
Hazardous Wastes
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation: Revi-
sions
Facility Response Planning for Delegated
Offshore Facilities
National Priorities List for Uncontrolled
Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed and
Final Rules
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Water Quality Standards Regulation -- Re-
vision
Uniform National Discharge Standards for
Armed Forces Vessels - Phase I
Revisions to Effluent Limitations Guide-
lines and Standards for the Oil and Gas
Extraction Point Source Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Transportation Equipment Cleaning Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron
and Steel Manufacturing Point Source
Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category;
Amendment
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under
the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the
Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mer-
cury Under the Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-
Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted Pol-
ychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under
the Clean Water Act
Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C--
Wastewater Discharge Information
Streamlining the General Pretreatment
Regulations for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Revisions to NPDES Requirements for
Compliance Reporting and Collection
System Discharges
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase
Two
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Under the
Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water
Acts
Water Quality Standards; Establishment of
Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollut-
ants; States' Compliance
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pesticide Chemicals Manufacturing
Amendment; Pretreatment Standards;
New and Existing Sources
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Pri-
ority Toxic Pollutants for the State of
California
3561
3562
3563
3564
3566
3567
3568
3571
3572
3573
3574
3575
3576
3577
3578
3579
3580
3581
3582
3583
3584
3585
3586
3587
3588
3589
Title
Seq.
No.
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 Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
One
Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge
Management Regulations
Streamlining Revisions to the Water Qual-
ity Planning and Management Regula-
tions
Selenium Criterion Maximum Concentra-
tion for Water Quality Guidance for the
Great Lakes System
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phases 1 and 2
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Industrial Laundries Point Source Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Landfills
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for In-
dustrial Waste Combustors
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category,
Phase II
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for
the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Increased Method Flexibility for Test Pro-
cedures Approved for Clean Water Act
Compliance Monitoring Under 40 CFR
Part 136
Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for
Approving Test Procedures Under 40
CFR Part 136
Best Technology Available (BTA) for Cool-
ing Water Intake Structures Under Sec-
tion 316(b) of the Clean Water Act
Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sew-
age Sludge (Round II)
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
Withdrawal of Amendment to Effluent
Guidelines and Standards for Ore Min-
ing and Dressing Point Source Cat-
egory, New Source Performance Stand-
ards
Revision of Existing Variances and Ex-
emptions Regulation to Comply with Re-
quirements of the Safe Drinking Water
Act
Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Program
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytical Methods
for Certain Pesticides and Microbial
Contaminants
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radon
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
Public Water System Public Notification
Regulation
3590
3591
3592
3593
3594
3595
3596
3597
3598
3599
3600
3601
3602
3603
3605
Title
Seq.
No.
3148
3149
3150
3164
3172
3173
3176
3179
3180
3182
3183
3185
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytic Methods for
Organic, Inorganic and Microbiological
Contaminants and Pesticides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Stage I Disinfectant/Disinfection
By-Products Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Interim Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule
Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Re-
port Regulations
Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply
System Program: Citizen Collection Ac-
tion; Notice of Complaint Seeking Re-
view of Penalty Order
Revisions to State Primacy Requirements
to Implement Federal Drinking Water
Regulations
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, Beta
and Photon Emitters
Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b)
Regulations
Local Government
Title
EPA
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in
Educational Programs Receiving Fed-
eral Assistance
Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises in Procurement
under Assistance Agreements
Revision to 40 CFR 35 Subpart A and
Promulgation of Performance Partner-
ship (State) Grant Regulation
Common Rulemaking on Administrative
Requirements for Grantees to Reflect
Single Audit Act Amendments
Findings of Significant Contribution and
Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions
from Eight Northeastern States For Pur-
poses of Reducing Interstate Ozon
Transport
Wet-formed Fiberglass Mat Production
NESHAP
Alumina Processing NESHAP
Federal Implementation Plan for a Fifteen
Percent Reduction in Volatile Organic
Compounds in the District of Columbia
Performance Warranty and
Inspection/Maintenance Test Proce-
dures
NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Man-
ufacturing Industry - Wastewater
Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution
Measurement Methods for Various
Media
NESHAP: Ferroalloy Production
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8
Local Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Saq.
No.
3201
3204
3205
3206
3208
3209
3210
3214
3216
3218
3219
3221
3222
3223
3227
3228
3229
3231
3232
3233
3234
3237
3239
3240
3242
3243
3247
3248
Title
Finding of Significant Contribution and
Rulomaking for Certain States In the
Ozone Transport Assessment Group
(OTAG) Region for Puiposes of Reduc-
ing Regional Transport of Ozone
Review of Minor New Sources and Modi-
fications In Indian Country
Revisions to Clarify the Permit Content
Requirements for State Operating Per-
mits
Revisions to New Source Review (NSR)
Regulations to Implement the New Na-
tional Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) for Ozone and Partlculate
Matte
Rulamaklng to Modify the Ust of Source
Categories from which Fugitive Emis-
sions are Considered In Major Source
Determinations
Transportation Conformity for Transitional
Ozone Areas
Revisions to the Permits and Sulfur Diox-
ide Allowance System Regulations
under Title IV of the Clean Air Act
NESHAP: Organic Hazardous Air Pollut-
ants from the Synthetic Organic Chemi-
cal Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) and
and Other Processes Subject to the Ne-
gotiated Regulation for Equipment
Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce
the Regional Transport of Ozone In the
Eastern United States; Proposed Rules
Supplemental Rulemaklng for Certain
States In the Ozone Transport Assess-
ment Group Region for Purposes of Re-
ducing Regional Transport of Ozone
Revisions to the Pollutant Standard Index
and Significant Harm Level Programs
for Ozone and Partlculate Matter
Alternative Rare Specifications for Hydro-
gen Fueled Flares
NESHAP: Off-site Waste and Recovery
Operations; Final Rule - for Settlement
Agreement; and NESHAP for Off-site
Waste and Recovery Operations for
Technical Amendments
Proposed Revision of Test Method 1, 2
and 2F for Measuring Volumetric Flow
hi Stacks
Notice of Temporary Stay, Notice of Pro-
posed Compliance Extension; Equiva-
lency Determination for National Emis-
sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollut-
ants: Hatogenated Solvent
Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR
Part 51
Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines: Pulp and Paper
NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting
NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters
NESHAP: Publicly Owned Treatment
Works (POTW)
Amendments to General Provisions Sub-
part A and B for 40 CFR 63
Revision of List of Categories of Sources
and Schedule for Standards Under Sec-
tion 112 of the Clean Air Act
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities 112(1)
NESHAP: Asphalt Roofing and Processing
Offset Lithographic Printing National VOC
Rule
NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating
Amendment
3250
3251
3260
3262
3265
3271
3277
3284
3285
3286
3288
3292
3293
3296
3303
3305
3306
3308
3320
3321
3322
3325
3327
3328
3329
3330
3331
3336
3338
3339
3340
3341
3343
3352
3354
3359
3360
3361
3364
3365
3366
3368
3372
3373
Title
Seq.
No.
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Fabrication Operations
NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins
and Group IV Polymers and Resins and
Group IV Polymers and Resins
Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Condi-
tioners: Standards for Equipment that
Recovers and Recycles Refrigerants
other than CFC-12 and HFC-134a
Chromium Electroplating NESHAP
Amendment
New Source Review (NSR) Reform
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Addition of Opacity Method to Appendix M
of 40 CFR Part 51 (Method 203)
National Emission Standards for Hazard-
ous Air Pollutants for Source Category:
Pulp and Paper Production; Amend-
ments to the Promulgated Rule
Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment
NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - Amend-
ments to Final Rule
NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Indus-
try
NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing
Industry
NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Production
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ment and Solicitation for Participation in
the Pilot Program
VOC Regulation for Architectural Coatings
National VOC Emission Standards for
Consumer Products
Open-Market Trading Guidance
NESHAP: Iron Foundries and Steel
Foundries
NESHAP: Cyanide Chemical Manufactur-
ing
NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
NSPS: Sewage Sludge Incinerators
NESHAP: Plywood and Particle Board
Manufacturing
NESHAP: Miscellaneous Cellulose Pro-
duction
NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Storage Tank Rule Revisions
National Emission Standards for Hazard-
ous Air Pollutants for the Hydrochloric
Acid Production
NESHAP: Asphalt / Coal Tar Application
on Metal Pipes
NESHAP: Clay Products Manufacturing
NESHAP: Hydrogen Chloride Production
NESHAP: Poiyvlnyl Chloride Production
NESHAP/NSPS: Reciprocating Internal
Combustion Engine
Large Appliance (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing
NESHAP: Metal Coll (Surface Coating) In-
dustry
NESHAP: Fabric Printing, Coating and
Dyeing
Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manu-
facturing (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
NESHAP: Spandex Production
NESHAP: Leather Tanning and Finishing
Operations
NESHAP: Vegetable Oil Production
NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution
Metal Furniture (Surface Coatings)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products
(Surface Coating) NESHAP/VOC Re-
ductions
3374
3378
3380
3382
3384
3386
3392
3393
3399
3400
3412
3418
3423
3425
3427
3432
3434
3435
3436
3438
3441
3442
3450
3454
3455
3456
3471
3472
3482
3489
3490
3494
3496
Title
Plastic Parts (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
NESHAP: Cellulose Production Categories
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Ad-
ministrative Appeal Regulations Under
Title IV of the Clean Air Act
Acid Rain Program: Revisions to the Per-
mits Regulations Under Title IV of the
Clean Air Act To Make Technical Cor-
rections
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recen-
sion of NAMS Ambient Air Quality Mon-
itoring Requirements for Lead
Radionuclide Dose Methodology Update
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance: Changes
to Accommodate Revised Ozone
NAAQS & Implementation Strategies
NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Delegation Remand
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Offset Remand
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Pesticides and Ground Water State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Stand-
ards; Pesticide Hazard Communication
Endangered Species Protection Program
WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Stand-
ard Exceptions Generic
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revi-
sions
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools
Rule; Amendments
Asbestos Worker Protection Rule; Amend-
ments
Fees for Accreditation and Certification of
Lead-Based Paint Activities; Procedure
for Modification of Commencement of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities
Lead; TSCA Requirements for the Dis-
posal of Lead-Based Paint Debris
Lead; Selected Rulemakings for Abating
Lead Hazards
Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and
Certification: Renovation and Remodel-
ing
PCB - Polychlorinated Blphenyls (PCBs)
Disposal Amendments
Use of Acrylamide for Grouting
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
Emergency Planning and Community
Rlght-To-Know Act; Amendments to
Sections 302 Through 312
Accidental Release Prevention Require-
ments: Risk Management Programs
Under the Clean Air Act, Section
112(r)(7); Amendment
RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeplng Bur-
den Reduction; ANPRM
Glass-to-Glass Recycling of Cathode Ray
Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous
Waste Regulations
Removal of Requirement to Use SW-846
Methods (Test Methods for Evaluating
Solid Waste: Physical/Chemical Meth-
ods)
Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable
Battery Management Act; Codification of
Waste Management Provisions
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Local Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3499
3503
3511
3521
3523
3524
3527
3528
3532
3535
3540
3541
3543
3544
3545
3546
3547
3548
3549
3550
3551
3552
3553
3554
3556
3557
3559
3560
Title
Listing Determination for Hazardous
Wastes-Organobromines Chemical In-
dustry
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste; Inorganic Chemical Industry
Wastes; and CERCLA Hazardous Sub-
stance Designation and Reportable
Quantities
Underground Storage Tanks Containing
Hazardous Substances - Financial Re-
sponsibility Requirements
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation: Revi-
sions
Facility Response Planning for Delegated
Offshore Facilities
National Priorities List for Uncontrolled
Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed and
Final Rules
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Revision of the Local Government Reim-
bursement Regulation
Water Quality Standards Regulation ~ Re-
vision
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Transportation Equipment Cleaning Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron
and Steel Manufacturing Point Source
Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category;
Amendment
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under
the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the
Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mer-
cury Under the Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-
Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substltuted Pol-
ychlorinated Biphenyls (RGBs) Under
the Clean Water Act
Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C--
Wastewater Discharge Information
Streamlining the General Pretreatment
Regulations for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution
NPDES Streamlining Rule -• Round III
Revisions to NPDES Requirements for
Compliance Reporting and Collection
System Discharges
Amendments to Round I Rnal Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule • Phase
Two
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Cryptosporldlum and Giardla Under the
Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water
Acts
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anlons, and Volatile Organlcs
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category
NPDES Streamlining Rule -• Round II
Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Pri-
ority Toxic Pollutants for the State of
California
3561
3562
3563
3564
3566
3567
3572
3573
3574
3575
3576
3577
3578
3579
3580
3581
3583
3584
3585
3586
3587
3588
3589
3590
3591
3592
3593
Title
Seq.
No.
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 Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organlcs
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
One
Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge
Management Regulations
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phases I and 2
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Industrial Laundries Point Source Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Landfills
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for In-
dustrial Waste Combustors
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category,
Phase II
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for
the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Increased Method Flexibility for Test Pro-
cedures Approved for Clean Water Act
Compliance Monitoring Under 40 CFR
Part 136
Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for
Approving Test Procedures Under 40
CFR Part 136
Best Technology Available (BTA) for Cool-
ing Water Intake Structures Under Sec-
tion 316(b) of the Clean Water Act
Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sew-
age Sludge (Round II)
Withdrawal of Amendment to Effluent
Guidelines and Standards for Ore Min-
ing and Dressing Point Source Cat-
egory, New Source Performance Stand-
ards
Revision of Existing Variances and Ex-
emptions Regulation to Comply with Re-
quirements of the Safe Drinking Water
Act
Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Program
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytical Methods
for Certain Pesticides and Mlcroblal
Contaminants
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radon
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
Public Water System Public Notification
Regulation
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations; Analytic Methods for
Organic, Inorganic and Microbiological
Contaminants and Pesticides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Stage I Disinfectant/Disinfection
By-Products Rule
3594
3595
3596
3597
3598
3600
3601
3602
3603
3605
Title
Seq.
No.
3148
3149
3151
3164
3173
3176
3179
3190
3201
3204
3205
3206
3208
3216
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Interim Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule
Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Re-
port Regulations
Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply
System Program: Citizen Collection Ac-
tion; Notice of Complaint Seeking Re-
view of Penalty Order
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
• tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, Beta
and Photon Emitters
Shore Protection Act, Section 4103(b)
Regulations
Tribal Government
Title
EPA
Nondiscriminatlon on the Basis of Sex in
Educational Programs Receiving Fed-
eral Assistance
Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises in Procurement
under Assistance Agreements
Revision to 40 CFR Subpart A and Pro-
mulgation of Performance Partnership
(Tribal) Grant Rule
Common Rulemaking on Administrative
Requirements for Grantees to Reflect
Single Audit Act Amendments
Wet-formed Fiberglass Mat Production
NESHAP
Alumina Processing NESHAP
Federal Implementation Plan for a Fifteen
Percent Reduction In Volatile Organic
Compounds In the District of Columbia
Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To
Control Emissions From Sources Lo-
cated on the Fort Hall Indian Reserva-
tion
Finding of Significant Contribution and
Rulemaking for Certain States in the
Ozone Transport Assessment Group
(OTAG) Region for Purposes of Reduc-
ing Regional Transport of Ozone
Review of Minor New Sources and Modi-
fications In Indian Country
Revisions to Clarify the Permit Content
Requirements for State Operating Per-
mits
Revisions to New Source Review (NSR)
Regulations to Implement the New Na-
tional Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) for Ozone and Paniculate
Matte
Rulemaking to Modify the List of Source
Categories from which Fugitive Emis-
sions are Considered In Major Source
Determinations
Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce
the Regional Transport of Ozone In the
Eastern United States; Proposed Rules
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10
Tribal Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3218
3219
3221
3223
3224
3240
3242
3250
3251
3253
3260
3262
3271
3277
3285
3293
3296
3306
3308
3325
3329
3330
3331
3336
3338
3339
3340
3341
3343
3352
3364
3365
3368
3372
3393
3400
3402
3407
3418
Title
Supplemental Rulemaking for Certain
States in the Ozone Transport Assess-
ment Group Region for Purposes of Re-
ducing Regional Transport of Ozone
Revisions to the Pollutant Standard Index
and Significant Harm Level Programs
for Ozone and Partlculate Matter
AKemativs Rare Specifications for Hydro-
gen Fueled Flares
Proposed Revision of Test Method 1, 2
and 2F for Measuring Volumetric Flow
tn Stacks
Review of Operating Permits Issued by In-
dian Tribes
Revision of List of Categories of Sources
and Schedule for Standards Under Sec-
tion 112 of the Clean Air Act
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities 112(1)
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Fabrication Operations
NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins
and Group IV Polymers and Resins and
Group IV Polymers and Resins
Prevention of Significant Deterioration of
Air Quality: Permit Application Review
Procedures for non-Federal Class I
Areas
Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Condi-
tioners: Standards for Equipment that
Recovers and Recycles Refrigerants
other than CFC-12 and HFC-134a
Chromium Electroplating NESHAP
Amendment
Amendment to the User Fees for Radon
Proficiency Programs Rule
Addition of Opacity Method to Appendix M
of 40 CFR Part 51 (Method 203)
Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment
NESHAP: Pdyether Polyols Production
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Production
National VOC Emission Standards for
Consumer Products
Open-Market Trading Guidance
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
NESHAP: Miscellaneous Cellulose Pro-
duction
NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Storage Tank Rule Revisions
National Emission Standards for Hazard-
ous Air Pollutants for the Hydrochloric
Acid Production
NESHAP: Asphalt / Coal Tar Application
on Metal Pipes
NESHAP: Clay Products Manufacturing
NESHAP: Hydrogen Chloride Production
NESHAP: Potyvinyl Chloride Production
NESHAP/NSPS: Reciprocating Internal
Combustion Engine
Large Appliance (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
NESHAP: Spandex Production
NESHAP: Leather Tanning and Finishing
Operations
NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution
Metal Furniture (Surface Coatings)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Offset Remand
Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and
Management
The 10-Acre Limitation for Pesticide
Small-Scale Field Testing
Pesticides and Ground Water State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
3423
3425
3427
3432
3434
3435
3436
3438
3442
3450
3454
3456
3471
3472
3482
3489
3490
3492
3493
3500
3501
3502
3503
3511
3515
3517
3524
3528
3532
3545
Title
Seq.
No.
WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Stand-
ards; Pesticide Hazard Communication
Endangered Species Protection Program
WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Stand-
ard Exceptions Generic
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revi-
sions
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools
Rule; Amendments
Asbestos Worker Protection Rule; Amend-
ments
Fees for Accreditation and Certification of
Lead-Based Paint Activities; Procedure
for Modification of Commencement of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities
Lead; Selected Rulemakings for Abating
Lead Hazards
Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and
Certification: Renovation and Remodel-
ing
PCB - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Disposal Amendments
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act: Amendments to
Sections 302 Through 312
Accidental Release Prevention Require-
ments: Risk Management Programs
Under the Clean Air Act, Section
112(r)(7): Amendment
RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Bur-
den Reduction; ANPRM
Glass-to-Glass Recycling of Cathode Ray
Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous
Waste Regulations
Removal of Requirement to Use SW-846
Methods (Test Methods for Evaluating
Solid Waste: Physical/Chemical Meth-
ods)
Modifications to the Definition of Solid
Waste and Regulations of Hazardous
Waste Recycling: General
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
Spent Solvents Listing Determination
Listing Determination of Wastes Gen-
erated During the Manufacture of Azo,
Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane
Dyes and Pigments
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste: Petroleum Refining Process
Wastes; Land Disposal Restrictions for
Newly Identified Wastes; and CERCLA
Hazardous Substance Designation
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste; Inorganic Chemical Industry
Wastes; and CERCLA Hazardous Sub-
stance Designation and Reportable
Quantities
Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Haz-
ardous Waste Management System:
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste
Chlorinated Aliphatics Listing Determina-
tion
Facility Response Planning for Delegated
Offshore Facilities
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Revision of the Local Government Reim-
bursement Regulation
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under
the Clean Water Act
3546
3547
3548
3549
3550
3551
3554
3556
3559
3561
3562
3563
3564
3567
3568
3576
3577
3578
3579
3580
3583
3584
3585
3586
3587
3588
Title
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the
Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mer-
cury Under the Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-
Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted Pol-
ychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under
the Clean Water Act
Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C--
Wastewater Discharge Information
Streamlining the General Pretreatment
Regulations for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Under the
Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water
Acts
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
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 Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations
Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge
Management Regulations
Streamlining Revisions to the Water Qual-
ity Planning and Management Regula-
tions
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category,
Phase II
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for
the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Increased Method Flexibility for Test Pro-
cedures Approved for Clean Water Act
Compliance Monitoring Under 40 CFR
Part 136
Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for
Approving Test Procedures Under 40
CFR Part 136
Best Technology Available (BTA) for Cool-
Ing Water Intake Structures Under Sec-
tion 316(b) of the Clean Water Act
Withdrawal of Amendment to Effluent
Guidelines and Standards for Ore Min-
ing and Dressing Point Source Cat-
egory, New Source Performance Stand-
ards
Revision of Existing Variances and Ex-
emptions Regulation to Comply with Re-
quirements of the Safe Drinking Water
Act
Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Program
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytical Methods
for Certain Pesticides and Microbial
Contaminants
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radon
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
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11
Tribal Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3589
3590
3591
3592
3593
3594
3595
3596
3597
3598
3599
3600
3601
3602
3603
Title
Seq.
No.
3148
3149
3150
3151
3157
3162
3164
3170
3172
3173
3176
Public Water System Public Notification
Regulation
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytic Methods for
Organic, Inorganic and Microbiological
Contaminants and Pesticides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Stage I Disinfectant/Disinfection
By-Products Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Interim Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule
Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Re-
port Regulations
Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply
System Program: Citizen Collection Ac-
tion; Notice of Complaint Seeking Re-
view of Penalty Order
Revisions to State Primacy Requirements
to Implement Federal Drinking Water
Regulations
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, Beta
and Photon Emitters
Federal Government
Title
EPA
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in
Educational Programs Receiving Fed-
eral Assistance
Utilization of Small, Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises in Procurement
under Assistance Agreements
Revision to 40 CFR 35 Subpart A and
Promulgation of Performance Partner-
ship (State) Grant Regulation
Revision to 40 CFR Subpart A and Pro-
mulgation of Performance Partnership
(Tribal) Grant Rule
Amendments to Part 22 Consolidated Pro-
cedural Rules
Public Information and Confidentiality
Regulations
Common Rulemaking on Administrative
Requirements for Grantees to Reflect
Single Audit Act Amendments
Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from
New Marine Diesel Engines at or above
37 Kilowatts
Findings of Significant Contribution and
Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions
from Eight Northeastern States For Pur-
poses of Reducing Interstate Ozon
Transport
Wet-formed Fiberglass Mat Production
NESHAP
Alumina Processing NESHAP
3179
3180
3181
3182
3183
3185
3190
3193
3195
3196
3198
3201
3204
3205
3206
3208
3209
3210
3211
3214
3216
3218
3219
3220
3221
3222
Title
Seq.
No.
Federal Implementation Plan for a Fifteen
Percent Reduction in Volatile Organic
Compounds in the District of Columbia
Performance Warranty and
Inspection/Maintenance Test Proce-
dures
Inspection/Maintenance Recall Require-
ments
NSPS: Synthetic Organic Chemicals Man-
ufacturing Industry - Wastewater
Method 301: Field Validation of Pollution
Measurement Methods for Various
Media
NESHAP: Ferroalloy Production
Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) To
Control Emissions From Sources Lo-
cated on the Fort Hall Indian Reserva-
tion
Environmental Radiation Protection Stand-
ards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada
Consolidated Federal Air Rule for the Syn-
thetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Industry
Acid Rain Program: Continuous Emission
Monitoring (CEM) Rule Revisions
Environmental Radiation Protection Stand-
ards for Scrap Metal from Nuclear Fa-
cilities
Finding of Significant Contribution and
Rulemaking for Certain States in the
Ozone Transport Assessment Group
(OTAG) Region for Purposes of Reduc-
ing Regional Transport of Ozone
Review of Minor New Sources and Modi-
fications in Indian Country
Revisions to Clarify the Permit Content
Requirements for State Operating Per-
mits
Revisions to New Source Review (NSR)
Regulations to Implement the New Na-
tional Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) for Ozone and Particulate
Matte
Rulemaking to Modify the List of Source
Categories from which Fugitive Emis-
sions are Considered in Major Source
Determinations
Transportation Conformity for Transitional
Ozone Areas
Revisions to the Permits and Sulfur Diox-
ide Allowance System Regulations
under Title IV of the Clean Air Act
Acid Rain Program: Determination on Sec-
tion 75.7 (EPA Study of Bias Test) and
Section 75.8 (Relative Accuracy and
Availability Analysis)
NESHAP: Organic Hazardous Air Pollut-
ants from the Synthetic Organic Chemi-
cal Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) and
and Other Processes Subject to the Ne-
gotiated Regulation for Equipment
Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce
the Regional Transport of Ozone in the
Eastern United States; Proposed Rules
Supplemental Rulemaking for Certain
States in the Ozone Transport Assess-
ment Group Region for Purposes of Re-
ducing Regional Transport of Ozone
Revisions to the Pollutant Standard Index
and Significant Harm Level Programs
,for Ozone and Particulate Matter
General Conformity Regulations; Revi-
sions
Alternative Flare Specifications for Hydro-
gen Fueled Flares
NESHAP: Off-site Waste and Recovery
Operations; Final Rule - for Settlement
Agreement; and NESHAP for Off-site
Waste and Recovery Operations for
Technical Amendments
3223
3227
3228
3229
3231
3232
3233
3234
3235
3238
3239
3240
3242
3247
3248
3250
3251
3253
3258
3260
3261
3262
3264
3265
3270
3272
3277
3284
3285
3286
3288
3289
3291
3292
3293
3296
3297
3301
Title
Proposed Revision of Test Method 1, 2
and 2F for Measuring Volumetric Flow
in Stacks
Notice of Temporary Stay, Notice of Pro-
posed Compliance Extension; Equiva-
lency Determination for National Emis-
sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollut-
ants: Halogenated Solvent
Next Revision of Appendix W to 40 CFR
Part 51
Integrated NESHAP and Effluent Guide-
lines: Pulp and Paper
NESHAP: Primary Copper Smelting
NESHAP: Secondary Aluminum Industry
NESHAP: Portland Cement Manufacturing
NESHAP: Primary Lead Smelters
NESHAP: Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers Manu-
facturing
NESHAP: Baker's Yeast Manufacturing In-
dustry
Amendments to General Provisions Sub-
part A and B for 40 CFR 63
Revision of List of Categories of Sources
and Schedule for Standards Under Sec-
tion 112 of the Clean Air Act
Revisions to the Regulation for Approval
of State Programs and Delegation of
Federal Authorities 112(1)
Offset Lithographic Printing National VOC
Rule
NESHAP: Chromium Electroplating
Amendment
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Fabrication Operations
NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins
and Group IV Polymers and Resins and
Group IV Polymers and Resins
Prevention of Significant Deterioration of
Air Quality: Permit Application Review
Procedures for non-Federal Class I
Areas
Refrigerant Recycling Rule Amendment
To Include All Refrigerants
Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Condi-
tioners: Standards for Equipment that
Recovers and Recycles Refrigerants
other than CFC-12 and HFC-134a
Supplemental Rule To Require Certain
Products Made With HCFCs To Bear
Warning Label
Chromium Electroplating NESHAP
Amendment
Locomotive Emission Standards
New Source Review (NSR) Reform
Regulation Review/Burden Reduction
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Compli-
ance Certification Rulemaking
Addition of Opacity Method to Appendix M
of 40 CFR Part 51 (Method 203)
National Emission Standards for Hazard-
ous Air Pollutants for Source Category:
Pulp and Paper Production; Amend-
ments to the Promulgated Rule
Electric Arc Furnace NSPS Amendment
NESHAP: Petroleum Refineries - Amend-
ments to Final Rule
NESHAP: Mineral Wool Production Indus-
try
NESHAP: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
NESHAP: Phosphate Fertilizers Produc-
tion
NESHAP: Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing
Industry
NESHAP: Polyether Polyols Production
NESHAP: Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Production
NESHAP: Manufacture of
Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde
Field Citation Program
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12
Federal Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq,
No!
3303
3304
3307
3308
3310
3313
3316
3320
3321
3322
3324
3325
3327
3323
3329
3330
3331
3333
3336
3337
3338
3339
3340
3341
3342
3350
3354
3355
3357
3359
3360
3361
3364
3365
3366
3368
3375
3378
33S4
3386
3392
3393
3397
Title
Transportation Conformity Rule Amend-
ment and Solicitation for Participation in
the Pitot Program
National VOC Emission Standards for
Automobile Refinlsh Coatings
Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound
(VOC) Emissions from Coatings Used in
tho Aerospace, Wood Furniture, and
Shipbuilding Industries Under Clean Air
Act Section 183(e)
Open-Market Trading Guidance
Importation of Nonconformlng Vehicles;
Amendments to Regulations
Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines At or
Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horsepower)
(Phase 2)
Update of the Acceptability List Under the
Significant New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP) Program
NESHAP: Iron Foundries and Steel
Foundries
NESHAP: Cyanide Chemical Manufactur-
ing
NESHAP: Integrated Iron and Steel
NESHAP: Manufacture of Carbon Black
Operating Permits: Revisions (Part 70)
NSPS: Sewage Sludge Incinerators
NESHAP: Plywood and Particle Board
Manufacturing
NESHAP: Miscellaneous Cellulose Pro-
duction
NESHAP: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Storage Tank Rule Revisions
NESHAP: Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quench-
ing, & Battery Stacks
National Emission Standards for Hazard-
ous Air Pollutants for the Hydrochloric
Add Production
NESHAP: Ammonium Sulphate Produc-
tion (Caprolactam By-Product)
NESHAP: Asphalt / Coal Tar Application
on Metal Pipes
NESHAP: Clay Products Manufacturing
NESHAP: Hydrogen Chloride Production
NESHAP: Pofyvlnyl Chloride Production
NESHAP: Uranium Hexalluoride Produc-
tion
NESHAP: Tire Manufacturing
NESHAP: Lime Manufacturing
Industrial Combustion Coordinated Rule-
making - ICCR Project
NESHAP: Semiconductor Production
NESHAP: Motal Coil (Surface Coating) In-
dustry
NESHAP: Fabric Printing, Coating and
Dyeing
Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manu-
facturing (Surface Coating)
NESHAP/VOC Reductions
NESHAP: Spandex Production
NESHAP: Leather Tanning and Finishing
Operations
NESHAP: Vegetable Oil Production
NESHAP: Organic Liquid Distribution
Paper and other Web Coating Reductions
NESHAP/VOC Rule
NESHAP: Cellulose Production Categories
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance, Recen-
sion of NAMS Ambient Air Quality Mon-
itoring Requirements for Lead
Radkmuclkfe Dose Methodology Update
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance: Changes
to Accommodate Revised Ozone
NAAQS & Implementation Strategies
NESHAP: Primary Aluminum Plants
Voluntary Standards for Light-Duty Vehi-
cles (National 49 State Low-Emission
Vehicles Program)
3399
3400
3401
3403
3405
3406
3408
3409
3410
3411
3412
3415
3416
3417
3418
3419
3422
3423
3424
3425
3426
3432
3434
3435
3438
3439
3441
3442
3449
3450
3454
3456
3459
3466
3470
3471
Title
Seq.
No.
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Delegation Remand
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
Offset Remand
MVAC Rule Amendment to Include All Re-
frigerants
Disposal of Low-Activity Radioactive
Wastes
Federal Radiation Protection Guidance for
Exposure of the General Public
Tolerances for Pesticide Emergency Ex-
emptions
Antimicrobial Pesticide Products; Other
Pesticide Regulatory Changes
Exemption of Certain Pesticide Sub-
stances from FIFRA Requirements
Pesticides; Tolerance Processing Fees
Pesticide Registration Data Requirements
(Revision) and Antimicrobial Registra-
tion Data Requirements (Revision)
Pesticide Management and Disposal:
Standards for Pesticide Containers and
Containment
Exemption of Certain Inert Ingredients
from the Definition of Pesticide Chemi-
cal Residue under FFDCA
Regulation of Plant-Produced Pesticides
Under FIFRA and FFDCA
Restricted Use Criteria for Pesticides in
Groundwater
Pesticides and Ground Water State Man-
agement Plan Regulation
Pesticide Management and Disposal
FIFRA Books and Records of Pesticide
Production and Distribution (Revision)
WPS; Pesticide Worker Protection Stand-
ards; Pesticide Hazard Communication
Policy or Procedures for Notification to the
Agency of Stored Pesticides With Can-
celled or Suspended Registration
Endangered Species Protection Program
Pesticides; Self-Certification
Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules; Train-
ing, Accreditation, and Certification Rule
and Model State Plan Rule
Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Revi-
sions
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools
Rule; Amendments
Fees for Accreditation and Certification of
Lead-Based Paint Activities; Procedure
for Modification of Commencement of
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities
TSCA Inventory Update Rule Amend-
ments
Lead; TSCA Requirements for the Dis-
posal of Lead-Based Paint Debris
Lead; Selected Rulemakings for Abating
Lead Hazards
TSCA Biotechnology Follow-up Rules
Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training, and
Certification: Renovation and Remodel-
ing
PCB - Polychlorinated Blphenyls (PCBs)
Disposal Amendments
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Require-
ments at Renovation of Target Housing
TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assess-
ment Information Rules
Development of Guidance as Mandated
by Executive Order 12873, Section 503
on Environmentally Preferable Products
TRI; Reporting Threshold Amendment;
Toxic Chemicals Release Reporting;
Community Right-to-Know
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act: Amendments to
Sections 302 Through 312
3472
3473
3474
3475
3477
3480
3482
3489
3490
3491
3492
3493
3494
3495
3499
3500
3501
3502
3503
3505
3506
3507
3510
3511
3515
3517
Title
Accidental Release Prevention Require-
ments: Risk Management Programs
Under the Clean Air Act, Section
112(r)(7): Amendment
TRI; Chemical Expansion; Finalization of
Deferred Chemicals
TRI; Data Expansion Amendments; Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting; Commu-
nity Right-to-Know
TRI; Addition of Oil and Gas Exploration
and Production to the Toxic Release In-
ventory
TRI; Pollution Prevention Act Information
Requirements
TRI; Review of Chemicals on the Original
TRI List
RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Bur-
den Reduction; ANPRM
Glass-to-Glass Recycling of Cathode Ray
Tubes (CRTs): Changes to Hazardous
Waste Regulations
Removal of Requirement to Use SW-846
Methods (Test Methods for Evaluating
Solid Waste: Physical/Chemical Meth-
ods)
Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities
Modifications to the Definition of Solid
Waste and Regulations of Hazardous
Waste Recycling: General
Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulation
Revisions to the Comprehensive Guideline
for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials
Management of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)
Listing Determination for Hazardous
Wastes-Organobromines Chemical In-
dustry
Spent Solvents Listing Determination
Listing Determination of Wastes Gen-
erated During the Manufacture of Azo,
Anthraquinone, and Triarylmethane
Dyes and Pigments
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste: Petroleum Refining Process
Wastes; Land Disposal Restrictions for
Newly Identified Wastes; and CERCLA
Hazardous Substance Designation
Hazardous Waste Management System;
Modification of the Hazardous Waste
Program; Mercury-Containing Lamps
Land Disposal Restrictions-Phase IV: Pa-
perwork Reduction; Treatment Stand-
ards for Wood Preserving, Mineral Proc-
essing and Characteristic Metal Wastes;
Related Mineral Processing Issues
Requirements for Management of Hazard-
ous Contaminated Media (Commonly
Referred to as Hazardous Waste Identi-
fication Rule for Contaminated Media or
HWIR-Media) '
Corrective Action for Solid Waste Manage-
ment Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous
Waste Management Facilities
Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal
Regulation Related to Low Level Mixed
Waste; Proposed Modifications
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste; Inorganic Chemical Industry
Wastes; and CERCLA Hazardous Sub-
stance Designation and Reportable
Quantities
Paint Manufacturing Wastes Listing: Haz-
ardous Waste Management System:
Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste
Chlorinated Aliphatlcs Listing Determina-
tion
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13
Federal Government—Cont.
Seq.
No.
Seq.
No.
3518
3523
3524
3527
3528
3532
3535
3537
3538
3540
3541
3543
3544
3545
3546
3547
3548
3549
3550
3551
3552
3553
3554
Title
Hazardous Waste Identification Rule
(HWIR): Identification and Listing of
Hazardous Wastes
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation: Revi-
sions
Facility Response Planning for Delegated
Offshore Facilities
National Priorities List for Uncontrolled
Hazardous Waste Sites: Proposed and
Final Rules
Grants for Technical Assistance Rule Re-
form - 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M
Revision of the Local Government Reim-
bursement Regulation
Water Quality Standards Regulation - Re-
vision
Uniform National Discharge Standards for
Armed Forces Vessels - Phase I
Revisions to Effluent Limitations Guide-
lines and Standards for the Oil and Gas
Extraction Point Source Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Centralized Waste Treatment Industry
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Transportation Equipment Cleaning Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Iron
and Steel Manufacturing Point Source
Category
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category;
Amendment
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Trace Metals Under
the Clean Water Act
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Cyanide Under the
Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Mer-
cury Under the Clean Water Act
Test Procedures for the Analysis of Co-
Planar and Mono-Ortho-Substituted Pol-
ychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Under
the Clean Water Act
Revision of NPDES Industrial Permit Ap-
plication Requirements and Form 2C--
Wastewater Discharge Information
Streamlining the General Pretreatment
Regulations for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round III
Revisions to NPDES Requirements for
Compliance Reporting and Collection
System Discharges
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule - Phase
Two
Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Under the
Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water
Acts
3556
3557
3559
3560
3561
3562
3563
3564
3566
3567
3568
3570
3572
3573
3574
3575
3576
3577
3578
3579
3581
3582
Title
Seq.
No.
Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures
for the Analysis of Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase Two
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category
NPDES Streamlining Rule - Round II
Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Pri-
ority Toxic Pollutants for the State of
California
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 Miscellaneous Met-
als, Anions, and Volatile Organics
Under the Clean Water Act, Phase One
NPDES Wastewater Permit Application
Forms and Regulatory Revisions for
Municipal Discharges and Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal
Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater
Phase II Regulations'
Amendments to Round I Final Sewage
Sludge Use or Disposal Rule-Phase
One
Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge
Management Regulations
Streamlining Revisions to the Water Qual-
ity Planning and Management Regula-
tions
Comparison of Dredged Material to Ref-
erence Sediment
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Metal Products and Machinery Cat-
egory, Phases I and 2
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Industrial Laundries Point Source Cat-
egory
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for
Landfills
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for In-
dustrial Waste Combustors
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category,
Phase II
Guidelines Establishing Whole Effluent
Toxicity West Coast Test Procedures for
the Analysis of Pollutants Under the
Clean Water Act
Increased Method Flexibility for Test Pro-
cedures Approved for Clean Water Act
Compliance Monitoring Under 40 CFR
Part 136
Streamlined Procedures and Guidance for
Approving Test Procedures Under 40
CFR Part 136
Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sew-
age Sludge (Round II)
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
3583
3584
3585
3586
3587
3588
3589
3590
3591
3592
3593
3594
3595
3596
3597
3598
3599
3600
3601
3602
3603
3604
Title
Withdrawal of Amendment to Effluent
Guidelines and Standards for Ore Min-
ing and Dressing Point Source Cat-
egory, New Source Performance Stand-
ards
Revision of Existing Variances and Ex-
emptions Regulation to Comply with Re-
quirements of the Safe Drinking Water
Act
Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Program
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytical Methods
for Certain Pesticides and Microbial
Contaminants
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radon
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Groundwater Disinfection
Public Water System Public Notification
Regulation
Management of Class V Injection Wells
Under Part C of the Safe Drinking
Water Act
Streamlining Drinking Water Monitoring
Requirements
National Primary and Secondary Drinking
Water Regulations: Analytic Methods for
Organic, Inorganic and Microbiological
Contaminants and Pesticides
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Stage I Disinfectant/Disinfection
By-Products Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions for Lead and Copper
Reformatting of Drinking Water Regula-
tions
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Interim Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule
Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Re-
port Regulations
Safe Drinking Water Public Water Supply
System Program: Citizen Collection Ac-
tion; Notice of Complaint Seeking Re-
view of Penalty Order
Revisions to State Primacy Requirements
to Implement Federal Drinking Water
Regulations
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Arsenic
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Sulfate
National Primary Drinking Water Stand-
ards for Aldicarb
National Primary Drinking Water Regula-
tions: Radium, Uranium, Alpha, Beta
and Photon Emitters
Revisions to Ocean Dumping Regulations
for Dredged Material
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INDEX TO ENTRIES SUBJECT TO 610 REVIEW
Section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) requires each agency to have a plan
for the periodic review of its rules that have significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. Each agency must publish annually in the Federal Register a list of the rules that it plans to
review in the next year. Some agencies use the Unified Agenda to fulfill this requirement. Those agencies
indicate such entries by appending "(Section 610 Review)" to the titles.
The following index lists the regulatory actions for which agencies included this designation. The Se-
quence 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 n of this issue.
Soq.
No!
3174
34 B6
3487
Title
EPA
Standards of Performance for New Sta-
tionary Sources; New Residential Wood
Heaters (Section 610 Review)
Final Rula on Land Disposal Restrictions
for First Third Scheduled Wastes (Sec-
tion 610 Review)
Technical Standards and Corrective Action
Requirements for Owners and Opera-
tore of Underground Storage Tanks
(Section 610 Review)
Seq.
No.
3534
Title
Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Stand-
ards for the Ore Mining and Dressing
Point Source Category, Gold Placer
Mine Subcategory (Section 610 Re-
view)
15
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SUBJECT INDEX
Seq. No.
A
Accounting:
Audits of state and local governments and non-profit
institutions 3164
Acquisition regulations:
See Government procurement
Additives: . , . '
See Fuel additives
Administrative practice and procedure:
See also Environmental impact statements
Freedom of information
EPA 3419,3424
EPA State operating permits 3205
Hearing and appeal procedures:
Environmental Protection Agency 3380, 3559
Agriculture:
See also Foods
Pesticides and pests
Ozone depletion 3278
Worker protection standards 3414, 3423, 3427, 3428
Air pollution control:
See also Motor vehicle pollution
Acid rain 3196, 3211, 3266, 3380, 3381, 3382
Allowance allocations 3263
Acid Rain Program 3280
Acrylic/modacrylic fiber manufacturing 3235
Aerosol can production 3394
Aerospace industry 3299, 3307
Aerospace manufacturing and rework facilities 3299
Agricultural chemicals 3295
Air quality modeling 3228
Air quality resources:
Class I area designations 3253
Air quality standards 3287, 3384
Air storage tanks 3331
Aircraft and aircraft engines 3383
Aluminum industry 3232, 3393
Appeals regulations , 3380
Asphalt roofing and processing 3243
Awards 3359
Baker's yeast manufacturing industry ...3238
Boat manufacturing industry 3349
Boilers 3323
Caprolactam , 3529
Carbon monoxide 3309, 3383
Chemicals 3195, 3345, 3347
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 3260
Chromium emissions 3248, 3353
Citizen suit regulation 3166
Clean Air Act 3166, 3220, 3240, 3258, 3273, 3288, 3315, 3370,
3382, 3401, 3402, 3504
Clean fuel fleet vehicles 3175
Consumer products 3306
Copper smelters , 3231
Cyanide chemical manufacturing 3321
Diesel refineries 3381
Dioxin emission measurement 3183
District of Columbia VOC control measures 3179
Dry cleaners ; 3351
Electric arc furnaces 3285
Electric utility steam generating facilities 3314
Emission control diagnostic systems 3300, 3326
Emission standards 3200, 3204, 3250, 3275, 3276, 3329, 3330,
3363, 3364, 3365
Coke ovens 3333
Halogenated solvents 3227
Hydrogen fluoride production 3245
Seq. No.
Air pollution control—Continued
Non-road spark-ignition engines ...3226
Potential to emit 3252
Semiconductor facilities .....3357
Emissions monitoring ....3203, 3256, 3283
Emissions monitoring program 3194, 3196, 3249, 3269, 3277,
; 3366
Emissions reporting 3169
Emissions trades ,.; 3308, 3332
Ethylene processing .....;....3241
Fabric printing, coating and dyeing industry 3360
Ferroalloy industry 3185
Fuel and fuel additives 3396
Fugitive emissions 3208
Gas turbines 3344
General provisions amendments 3239
Halons .„. 3231
Hazardous air pollutants .3201, 3229, 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235,
3236, 3240, 3241, 3243, 3249, 3250, 3251, 3281, 3292,
3293, 3294, 3295, 3296, 3297, 3299, 3307, 3313, 3317,
3319, 3323, 3324, 3328, 3329, 3330, 3343, 3344^ 3345,
3346, 3347, 3348, 3349, 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354,
3355, 3363, 3364, 3365, 3366, 3367, 3368, 3372, 3373,
3374, 3375, 3378, 3387, 3393, 3394, 3452
Hazardous air pollutants source categories ..< 3240, 3244, 3300,
. 3367
Hazardous waste combustion facilities 3504
Hazardous waste TDSF and generator sites 3317
HCFC allowance distribution system 3171
Hydrogen fueled flares 3221
Indian reservations 3190
Indian tribes treatment 3402
Industrial Combustion Coordinated Rulemaking 3355
Inspection/maintenance programs 3181, 3192, 3283, 3391
Internal combustion engines 3343
Iron and steel industry 3320, 3322
Large appliance coating industry 3352
Lead 3384
Lead smelters 3234, 3395
Lime manufacturing industry 3354
Locomotive emissions 3264
MACT standards 3244, 3245, 3250, 3324, 3329, 3330, 3357,
3363, 3364, 3368, 3378
Measurement regulation ...3183
Metal parts and products coating industry 3358, 3359, 3372,
3373
Mineral wool production industry standards 3288
Monitoring 3379
Municipal landfills 3330
National Strategy for Urban Area Sources of Toxic Air
Emissions , 3249
Navajo nation lands 3188
NESHAP:
Alumina processing 3176
Ammonium sulphate production 3337
Asphalt/coal tar application 3333
Carbon black 3313, 3324
Cellulose production 3329, 3378
Chromium electroplating 3252
Chromium emissions 3243
Clay products manufacturing 3339
Elastomers 3251
Fabric printing, coating and dyeing industry 3360
Fumed silica production 3334
Hydrochloric acid production 3336
Hydrogen chloride production 3340
Iron and steel industry ....3335
Lead smelters ...3395
17
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18
Seq. No.
Air pollution control—Continued
NESHAP—Continued
Leather tanning 3365
Magnetic tape manufacturing 3213
Metal parts and products coating industry 3358, 3359
Metal pipes 3338
Non-metallic minerals processing 3362
Off-site waste and recovery operations 3222
Organic liquids 3368
Petroleum refineries 3286
Polyurethane foam production 3250
Polyvinyl chloride production 3341
Predictive emission monitoring 3215
Pulp and paper production 3284
Sito remediation 3363
Spandex 3364
Synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry 3214
Thermoplastics 3251
Uranium hexafluoride production 3342
Vegetable oil production 3366
Wet-formed fiberglass mat production 3173
Wood furniture industry 3212, 3246
Now source performance standards 3355, 3371
Now source review 3265
Now stationary sources 3194, 3204
Nitrogen oxides 3383
Non-metallic minerals processing 3362
Non-road compression ignition engines 3202
Nonhandheld engines 3309
Opacity measurement of emissions 3267, 3277
Operating permits 3199,3325
Indian reservations 3274
Operating permits programs 3224
Outer continental shelf. 3399, 3400
Ozone 3186, 3197, 3258, 3259, 3306, 3307, 3308, 3311, 3315,
3316, 3352, 3372, 3373, 3374, 3375, 3385, 3387, 3388,
3398, 3401
Ozone and ozone precursors:
Attainment and nonattainment areas 3201
National ambient air quality standards 3206, 3209
National ambient air quality surveillance (NAAQjS) 3392
Pollutant standards index 3219
Significant harm level programs 3219
Transport 3172, 3201, 3216, 3218
Paint stripper users 3348
Paper, film and foil coating industry 3375
Particulate matter standards 3387
PCB manufacturing 3467
Penalties for violations 3301
Petroleum refineries 3184, 3319
Pharmaceuticals industry 3294
Phosphate fertilizer production 3291
Phosphogypsum stacks 3298
Phosphoric acid manufacturing 3289
Plastic composites manufacturing 3345
Plastic parts industry 3374
Plywood and particle board manufacturing 3328
Polycarbonates 3236
Polyether polyol production 3293
Polymers and resins 3230
Polyurethane foam production 3296
Portland cement manufacturing 3233
Power plants 3223
Process heaters 3323
Publlcally owned treatment works study 3237
Pulp and paper mills 3229
Radlonuclides.. 3386
Radon 3271, 3298
Reporting and recordkeeplng requirements 3197, 3270
Residential wood heaters 3174
Sowago sludge incinerators 3327
Shipbuilding industry 3307
Solid waste incinerators 3371
State implementation plans ...3186, 3188, 3242, 3265, 3303, 3308,
3385, 3388, 3399
Seq. No.
Air pollution control—Continued
Steel pickling processes 3290
Stratospheric ozone protection 3171, 3207, 3225
Sulfur dioxide 3210
Sulfur oxides 3266, 3287
Synthetic organic chemicals manufacturing 3182
Test rules 3223
Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde manufacturing 3297
Tire manufacturing 3350
Transportation conformity for transitional ozone areas 3209
Transportation Conformity Pilot Program 3377
Urban Bus Retrofit/Rebuild Program 3178
Volatile organic compounds 3179, 3182, 3247, 3279, 3304,
3305, 3307, 3308, 3352, 3361, 3372, 3373, 3374, 3375,
3376, 3388, 3389
Waste incinerators performance standards 3370
Wood furniture industry 3246, 3307, 3376
Wool fiberglass manufacturing industry 3292
Aircraft:
Emission standards and test procedures 3383
Rocket Engines 3367
Airplanes:
See Aircraft
Airworthiness directives and standards:
See Aircraft
Antidumping:
Reformulated gasoline program requirements 3302
Appeal procedures:
See Administrative practice and procedure
Appliances:
See Household appliances
Asbestos:
Model accreditation plan 3434
Auditing:
See Accounting
Authority delegations:
EPA revisions 3242
Automobiles:
See Motor vehicles
B
Balloons:
See Aircraft
Bankruptcy:
RCRA financial responsibility 3508
Barrels; ' - •
See Packaging and containers
Buildings:
See also Federal buildings and facilities
Asbestos 3434
Buses:
See a7so Motor vehicles
EPA Urban Bus Retrofit/Rebuild Program 3178
Business and industry 3572
See also specific industries
Accounting
Bankruptcy
Confidential business information
Labeling
Packaging and containers
Acrylic/modacrylic fiber manufacturing:
Air pollution control ....3235
Aerospace industry:
Air pollution control 3299, 3307
Aluminum industry:
Air pollution control .....3232, 3393
Asphalt roofing and processing industry:
Air pollution control ......3243
Baker's yeast manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3238
Boat manufacturing industry:
Air pollution control 3349
Cellulose manufacturing 3329, 3378
Cement manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3233
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Business and industry—Continued
Chemicals:
Air pollution control 3182, 3295, 3346, 3347
Control of PMNs ; 3453
Hazardous wastes listing 3499, 3500, 3501, 3517
Manufacture 3195, 3355, 3439, 3448, 3457, 3459, 3460
Pollution standards . 3457
Dry cleaning:
Air pollution control 3351
Effluent guidelines 3573
Effluent guidelines 3541, 3543, 3572, 3573, 3574
EPA operating permits 3325
Ethylene processing:
Air pollution control 3241
Ferroalloy industry:
Air pollution control , ,..,„„ ,,,.,3185
Friction products ,,,,3356
Industrial disposal wells „; , 3590
Industrial laundries:
Effluent guidelines , 3573
Iron manufacturing:
Effluent guidelines 3543
Large appliance coating industry:
Air pollution control , , 3352
Leather tanning and finishing 3365
Lime manufacturing industry:
Air pollution control 3354
Manufacturing 3355
Metal parts and products coating industry:
Air pollution control..., , 3372, 3373
Metal products and machinery:
Effluent guidelines , 3572
Motor vehicle manufacturing:
Air pollution control , 3326, 3361
Clean fuel fleet vehicles 3175
Consumer information 3177
Emission standards 3200, 3275, 3276, 3313, 3397
Sales volume limit provisions .3268
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits
; ..3549
Paint manufacturing:
Hazardous waste management 3515
Paper, film and foil coating industry:
Air pollution control. 3375
Pharmaceuticals:
Air pollution control. , ', 3294
Pollution standards 3557
Plastic parts industry:
Air pollution control •„, , 3374
Plywood and particle board manufacturing:
Air pollution control 3328
Polyether polyol production:
Air pollution control 3293
Polyurethane foam production ^3250
Air pollution control •. , ....3296
Printing/publishing 3247
Pulp, paper and paperboard...' ,"!!"s229
Spandex , 3364
Steel manufacturing:
Effluent guidelines 3543
Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde manufacturing:
Air pollution control , 3297
Tires ..3324
Manufacture ', 3350
Transportation equipment cleaning:
Effluent guidelines ; 3541
Vegetable oil production...., , 3366
Wood furniture industry:
Air pollution control 3307
Wool fiberglass manufacturing:
Air pollution control ;. 3292
Cancer:
See also specific hazardous substan'ces
Seq. No,
Cancer—Continued
Carcinogen risk assessment 3160
Charter buses:
See Buses
Motor vehicles
Chemicals:
See also specific chemicals
Hazardous substances
Pesticides and pests
Acrylamide 3455
Air pollution control 3182, 3195
Arsenic in drinking water 3500
Assessment information rule ; 3459
Chemical inventory reporting 3471
Drinking water regulations , ,.„.... 3502
Formaldehyde 3453
Health and safety reporting rule 3450
High-production-volume (HPV) chemicals 3443
New use rules for PMNs ; ; 3453
Ozone depleting ; 3273
Refrigerant recycling 3258, 3260, 3315, 3401
Sales restrictions , 3259
Substitutes ""!!"3316
Polychlorinated biphenyls '. 3457
Polymers and resins .....3251
Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) 3443,
Test rules 3444, 3447, 3451, 3462, 3465
Toxic substances ;.,.3448, 3476, 3485
Toxic substances in new chemicals 3457
Toxicity profiles , ;..., 3445
Toxics Release Inventory ..,„ , .; 3473
Use inventory rule • • 3439
Children:
See Infants and children
Clean Air Act:
See Air pollution control
Clean Water Act:
See Water pollution control
Coal mines:
See Mines
Coastal zone:
See also Continental shelf
Biological test methods for pollutants , 3577
Waste deposit prevention ; ', ,.3605
Confidential business information:
EPA regulations , 3152
Consumer protection:
See also Labeling
Lead-based paint , 3440
Water supply !"i.""!!!3597
Containers:
See Packaging and containers
Continental shelf:
Air pollution control 3399, 3400
Offshore structures:
Oil spill prevention and response '..... 3524
Contracts:
See Government contracts
Cooperative agreements:
See Grant programs
Copper:
Drinking water regulations „... 3594
Corporations:
See Business and industry
Critical habitat:
See Endangered and threatened species
Crude oil:
See Petroleum
Dangerous cargo:
See Hazardous materials transportation
Debarment and suspension:
EPA changes '„.
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Defense acquisition regulations:
See Government procurement
Defense contracts:
See Government contracts
Government procurement
Desegregation in education:
See Equal educational opportunity
Discrimination in education:
See Equal educational opportunity
Diseases:
See specific diseases
Drinking water:
See Water supply
Ecology:
See Environmental protection
Electric power plants:
Emissions 3223
Electric utilities:
Steam generating facilities 3314
Endangered and threatened species:
Pesticide labeling program 3425
Energy:
See also Fuel economy
Natural gas
Petroleum
Alternative fuels 3282
Fluorescent lamps exemption from Hazardous Waste
Management 3503
Wastes from fossil fuel combustion 3520
Environmental impact statements:
Antarctic impact assessment 3163
Environmental protection:
See also Air pollution control
Environmental impact statements
Pesticides and pests
Waste treatment and disposal
Water pollution control
Antarctic Treaty 3163
Chemicals 3439, 3443, 3447, 3465
Class deviations incorporation into EPAAR 3152
Coastal waste deposit prevention 3605
Content requirements for state operating permits 3205
Ecological risk assessment 3165
EPA acquisition regulations 3158, 3168
Monitoring 3379
Pesticides 3411
Protocol on Environmental Protection 3163
Equal educational opportunity:
Federally assisted education programs 3148
Estuaries:
See Coastal zone
Exjparto communications:
See Administrative practice and procedure
Explosives:
Sea also Hazardous materials transportation
Hazardous substances
Deletion from regulated substance list 3481
Exports:
Chemicals 3462
Pesticides 3430
FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation):
See Government procurement
Farmers:
See Agriculture
Federal acquisition regulations:
See Government procurement
Federal aid programs:
See Grant programs
Technical assistance
Federal buildings and facilities:
Uniform identification information 3431
Seq. No.
Federal-State relations:
See Intergovernmental relations
Fines and penalties:
See Penalties
Flammable materials:
Exemption from regulated substance list 3481
Pesticide foggers 3413
Foods:
See also specific foods
Pesticide residues 3415, 3420
Foreign relations:
See also specific countries
Foreign trade
Treaties
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) 3443
Foreign trade:
See also Exports
Imports
Motor vehicles 3255
Freedom of information:
See also Confidential business information
Chemical inventory reporting 3471
Fuel:
See Energy
Fuel additives:
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements 3390
Fuel economy:
Light trucks and light duty vehicles 3256
Gas exploration:
See Oil and gas exploration
Gas utilities:
See Natural gas
Gasoline:
See also Fuel economy
Additives 3390
Diesel refineries 3381
Reformulated 3396
Government buildings:
See Federal buildings and facilities
Government contracts:
See also Government procurement
Cost or pricing data 3168
Debarment and suspension 3158
EPA acquisition regulations 3158, 3168
EPA Mentor-Protege Program 3153
Penalty payments 3157
Profit/fee determinations 3167
Government procurement:
See also Government contracts
Acquisition regulations:
Quality of environmental data 3155
Value engineering 3156
Contracts:
Incrementally funding fixed price contracts .3154
Environmentally preferable products 3466
Recycled products 3494
Small, minority, and women's business utilization 3149
Grant programs:
Performance Partnership-Grants 3150, 3151
Single Audit Act Amendments 3164
Grant programs-environmental protection:
EPA technical assistance grants 3528
H
Hazardous materials transportation:
Hazardous Waste Manifest rule 3493
Mercury-containing and rechargeable batteries 3496
Stationary source definition 3481
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Hazardous substances:
See also Explosives
Flammable materials
Hazardous materials transportation
Hazardous waste
Air pollutants 3184, 3185, 3201, 3229, 3230, 3231, 3232, 3233,
3234, 3235, 3236, 3237, 3238, 3240, 3241, 3243, 3244,
3248, 3249, 3250, 3251, 3263, 3281, 3288, 3289, 3290,
3291, 3292, 3293, 3294, 3295, 3296, 3297, 3299, 3300,
3307, 3313, 3317, 3319, 3320, 3321, 3322, 3323, 3324,
3327, 3328, 3329, 3330, 3343, 3344, 3345, 3346, 3348,
3349, 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, 3355, 3356, 3358,
3359, 3360, 3361, 3362, 3363, 3364, 3365, 3366, 3368,
3371, 3372, 3373, 3374, 3375, 3376, 3378, 3387, 3393,
3394, 3395, 3452
Asbestos 3434, 3435, 3435
Caprolactam 3529
Carbon monoxide 3309, 3383
Carcinogen risk assessment 3160
Chemical test rules 3451, 3452, 3462
Chemicals 3446, 3470, 3474, 3475, 3476, 3480
Chromium 3353
Drinking water regulations. 3592
Environmentally preferable products guidelines 3466
Extremely Hazardous Substances List 3472, 3478, 3479, 3510
Federally permitted releases ...........3530
Formaldehyde 3463
Isocyanates 3273, 3472, 3479
Lead 3234, 3432, 3438, 3440, 3442, 3450, 3456, 3594
Mercury-containing and rechargeable batteries 3496
Metals 3433
Method 24 amendment 3189
Microorganisms 3449
Neurotoxicity risk assessment 3161
Nitrogen oxides 3254, 3383
Ozone and ozone precursors 3201, 3308
Ozone depleting substances 3278
Pesticides 3406, 3408, 3412, 3417, 3445
EPA consolidation of GLPS regulations 3159
Exportation 3430
Field testing 3407
Labeling program 3421, 3425
Produced by transgenic plants .......; 3415
Self-certification 3426
Worker protection standards 3414, 3427, 3428
Polychlorinated biphenyls 3453, 3454, 3469
Radionuclides 3386, 3533, 3587
Radon 3271, 3298, 3531
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements 1....3461
Saccharin , 3512
Sulfur oxides 3287
Surface coatings 3189
Toxic Release Inventory:
Chemicals 3470, 3473, 3474, 3475, 3480
Toxicological profiles:
Metals 3433
Underground storage tanks ; 3487, 3521
Water pollution control ...3545, 3546, 3560
Hazardous waste:
Carbamates .'3525
Cathode ray tubes 3489
Cement kiln dust .'.' ..3495
Cleanups ..3506, 3528
Dioxin/furan contaminated sludge 3464
Disposal facilities:
Combustion facilities .3504
Radioactive waste 3272, 3403
Effluent limitation guidelines , 3540
Groundwater contamination 3363, 3590
Identification and listing 3506, 3511, 3514, 3515, 3518
Land disposal:
Post-closure requirements ....3498
Restrictions 3434, 3486, 3505, 3513
Lead 3441'
Seq. No.
Hazardous waste—^Continued
Manifest regulation 3493
Mercury .3484
Mineral processing wastes :.. ; 3505
Organobromines 3499
Paint manufacturing ; ...3515
Permit program 3491
Petroleum refining process ...3502
Polychlorinated biphenyls ..3454, 3469, 3497
Radioactive waste:
Dose methodology , ....3217
Recycling of scrap metals ...3198
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 3272
Waste management rules 3187
Yucca Mountain, NV 3193
Recycled used oil 3497, 3514
Recycling 3489,3492
Saccharin 3512
Silver-bearing waste ;....3516
Solid waste , 3492
Solvents „ ..3488, 3500
Spent solvents 3514
Technical standards for corrective action for cleanup 3507
Toxic waste site 3446
Toxicity characteristic metals , ........3505
Toxicity characteristic rule 3519
Treatment and disposal:
Fluorescent lamps.... 3503
Treatment, storage, and disposal facilities and generators
, 3317
Triarylmethane dye and pigments ; '............3501
Uncontrolled sites on the NPL \ 3527
Wood preserving wastes 3505
Health records:
Health and Safety Data Model Reporting .....'. 3437
Hearing and appeal procedures:
See Administrative practice and procedure
Helicopters:
See Aircraft
Herbicides:
See Pesticides and pests
Household appliances:
Surface coating of large appliance products and parts 3352
Housing:
Lead-based paint 3441, 3456
Housing assistance payments:
See Housing
I
Imports:
See also Antidumping
Chemicals 3448> 3459, .3460
Control of PMN chemicals 3453
Motor vehicles 3310
Ozone-depleting substances , 3197
Indians-lands:
Air pollution control implementation 3188, 3190, 3253, 3274
EPA new source reviews 3204
Municipal solid waste landfills ...3509
Water pollution control requirements 3603
Indians-tribal government:
Air quality planning and management . 3402
EPA emergency response reimbursement 3532
Operating permits programs 3224
Performance Partnership Grants . 3151
Industrial safety:
See Occupational safety and health
Industry:
See Business and industry
Infants and children:
Lead poisoning 3438, 3440, 3442
Sulfate in drinking water ,.., ...3601
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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 3186, 3188, 3242, 3265,
3303, 3308, 3325, 3384, 3385, 3388, 3397, 3399
EPA effluent guidelines and standards 3542
EPA emergency response reimbursement 3532
EPA Hazardous Waste Manifest rule 3493
EPA permit regulations 3559
EPA State implementation plans (SIPs) 3201, 3205, 3277, 3377
EPA State sewage sludge management 3567
EPA water monitoring requirements 3591
EPA water quality standards 3545, 3568
EPA water regulations streamlining 3551
EPA-California water quality standards 3560
Nuclear accident protection 3404
Performance Partnership Grants 3150, 3151
Water supply 3597, 3599, 3603
International agreements:
See Treaties
International trade:
See Foreign trade
Investigations:
Investigating and remediating releases at RCRA facilities
....„ 3507
Labeling:
See also Packaging and containers
HCFCs 3261
Methyl bromide 3207
Pesticides 3412, 3413, 3421, 3425
Laboratories:
EPA consolidation of GLPS regulations 3159
Land:
See Indians-lands
Law:
See also Administrative practice and procedure
Suits against Federal agencies 3166, 3598
Third party suits:
Underground storage of hazardous materials 3521
Lead poisoning:
Hazard abatement 3442
Paint 3432, 3438, 3440, 3441, 3442, 3450, 3456
Reducing lead consumption and use 3468
M
Marine engineering:
See Vessels
Marine pollution:
See Water pollution control
Marine resources:
Criteria for water quality 3571
Medical records:
See Health records
Medical research:
Neurotoxicity risk assessment 3161
Metals:
See also specific metals
Ambient lead levels 3384
Emission standards for ferroalloy industry 3185
EPA trace metal analysis 3545
High temperature metal recovery residues 3513
Radiation protection standards for scrap metals 3198
Military installations:
See Federal buildings and facilities
Minos:
Water pollution control 3583
Mobile offshore drilling units:
See Vessels
Seq. No.
Motor vehicle pollution:
Emissions control 3254
Emissions from refinishing coatings 3304
Emissions standards 3257, 3313
Emissions testing 3255
Gasoline:
Reformulated 3302, 3311, 3385, 3398
Imported vehicles emissions standards 3310
Inspection/maintenance programs 3180
Low emission vehicles program 3282, 3397
Nitrogen oxides 3254
Non-road diesel engines 3170
On-highway heavy-duty certified engines in nonroad heavy-
duty vehicles and equipment 3312
Particulate matter standards 3254
Motor vehicles:
See also Buses
Fuel economy
Air conditioning system 3260, 3401
Alternatively fueled vehicles 3282
Clean fuel fleet vehicles 3175
Imports 3310
Light trucks 3203
Sales volume limit provisions 3268
Motorcycles:
See Motor vehicles
N
National defense contracts:
See Government contracts
Government procurement
Natural gas:
See also Oil and gas exploration
Motor vehicle fuel 3254
Reformulated gasoline 3302, 3309, 3311, 3385, 3398
Nuclear power plants and reactors:
Emissions 3223
Nuclear safety:
See Radiation protection
Occupational safety and health:
Agricultural pesticides 3423
Formaldehyde exposure 3463
Ocean dumping:
See Water pollution control
Ocean resources:
See Marine resources
Offshore structures:
See Continental shelf
Oil and gas exploration:
Addition to Toxic Release Inventory 3475
Oil pollution:
Oil spill response 3524
Prevention 3523
Outer continental shelf:
See Continental shelf
Packaging and containers:
See also Labeling
Child-resistant 3429
Paint:
See Lead poisoning
Paperwork requirements:
See Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Parachutes:
See Aircraft
Penalties:
Air pollution control 3301
EPA 3598
Pesticides and pests:
Antimicrobial pesticides ...3406, 3408
Canceled or suspended 3419, 3424
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Child-resistant packaging i......... 3429
Data requirements , 3411
Disposal and storage guidelines 3412
Effluent guidelines and standards 3558
Exportation . !!.".."."...3430
Field testing "...........34:07
FIFRA exemptions 3409
Groundwater protection ....3417, 3418
Labeling requirements:
Endangered species protection 3425
Flammability 3413
Permitted statements """!"342l
Negotiated consent/procedural test rule !.".."!!!."."!.3445
Production and distribution records 3422
Residue in agricultural products 3415, 3420
Emergency exemptions 3406
Scientific research 3159
Self-certification 3426
Storage and disposal , 3419, 3424
Tolerance fees ; !^3410
Transgenic plants !.".'."!".'."".'.'!."3416
Worker protection standards 3414, 3423, 3427, 3428
Petroleum:
See also Fuel additives
Gasoline
Oil and gas exploration
Oil pollution
Air pollution from petroleum solvent dry cleaners 3351
Air pollution from production facilities 3319
Refineries ; 3184
Refining process wastes ;... .....3502
Toxicity characteristic rule "."3519
Underground storage tanks ""s487
Plastics materials and synthetics:
Air pollution control regulations 3345
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 3452
Carcinogen risk assessment 3160
Radiation protection !!".."s405
Toxic Substances Control Act ".".'"""3437
Water contamination effects !.!""..3588
Public utilities:
See Electric utilities
Natural gas
Water supply
Radiation protection:
Dose methodology 3217
Drinking water ."."".'.'.'"."3386,"3404
General public 3405
Radiological Emergency Response Plan 3191
Scrap metal standards !."!.".'."."3198
Yucca Mountain, NV !.!!!"""!".3193
Radioactive waste: , .
See Hazardous waste
Railroads:
Locomotive emissions 3264
Rates and fares:
See Natural gas
Railroads
Record retention:
, See Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Seq. No.
Records:
See Freedom of information
Health records
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Recycling:
Cathode ray tubes I....3489
Government .purchase of recovered materials ..3494
Hazardous waste 3492
Refrigerant 3258, 3260, 3315, 3401
Scrap metal 3193
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements:
Carbamates 3526
Chemical inventory reporting 3439, 3470, 3471, 3475, 3480
Environmental monitoring ..'..... 3379
Environmental Protection Agency 3152, 3270
EPA emissions reporting requirements 3169
EPA key identifiers reporting 3431
Fuels and fuel additives !!!!"."!!!."3390
Hazardous material releases ,3530
Hazardous substances ..........3461
Information collection requests 3482
NPDES permittee reporting ,"!".3565
Ozone-depleting substances importation .....3l97
Pesticides 3159, 3422, 3424, 3426
Pollution prevention actions in Toxic Release Inventory
, 3477
Radionuclides , 3533
Radon :.3531
RCRA ....3482
Toxic chemical test rules 3462
Toxic Substances Control Act 3437
Toxics Release Inventory reporting ....3473
Water systems : .; ..........35Q7
Research:
See also Medical research •
Biotechnology .....3449
EPA consolidation of GLPS regulations !!"!""""!3159
Rockets:
See Aircraft
Rodenticides:
See Pesticides and pests ,
Rotorcraft: ;
See Aircraft
Sanitation:
See Public health
Waste treatment and disposal
School integration:
See Equal educational opportunity
Schools:
Asbestos :;...3435, 3436
Asbestos model accreditation plan ;..3434
Science and technology:
Neurotoxicity risk assessment ; 3151
Seaplanes: '
See Aircraft
Segregation in education:
See Equal educational opportunity
Sewage disposal:
Incinerator emissions monitoring 3580
Incinerator emissions standards ;....'...• ...3327
Sewer collection systems 3552
Sludge use and disposal ..3553, 3566, 3581
Vessels ,;. 3582
Sex discrimination:
Federally assisted programs .....; 3143
Shipbuilding industry: . .
Air pollution control .'.!...3307
Shipping: —v—.......
See Railroads
Ships:
See Vessels .
Solid waste disposal:
See Waste treatment and disposal ' •
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State-Federal relations:
See Intergovernmental relations
Subsidies:
See Grant programs
Superfund:
Claims application streamlining
Grants for technical assistance
Reportablo quantity adjustments for carbamates.
Synthetics:
See Plastics materials and synthetics
Technical assistance:
Environmental Protection Agency grants...
Technology:
Sea Science and technology
Toxic substances:
See Hazardous substances
Transportation:
See also Railroads
Vessels
Air pollution control conformity
Conformity for transitional ozone areas
Environmental review
Transportation Conformity Pilot Program..
Treaties:
Antarctic Treaty
Montreal Protocol
Trucks:
See Motor vehicles
..3525
..3528
..3526
..3528
..3303
..3209
..3332
..3377
..3163
..3197
Vessels:
Armed forces vessels:
Uniform national discharge standards-
Sewage discharge
,.3537
,.3582
Waste treatment and disposal:
See also Hazardous waste
W
Sewage disposal
Armed forces vessels 3537
Effluent guidelines 3540, 3544, 3574, 3575, 3576, 3583
Financial test criteria 3508
Fossil fuel combustion wastes 3520
Iron and stool manufacturing 3543
Land disposal:
Financial responsibility 3522
Restrictions 3483, 3486, 3505, 3513
Metal machinery and equipment wastewater 3572
Mineral processing wastes 3505
Ocean dumping 3604
Permit applications 3549, 3563
Radioactive waste 3193
Recoverable metals criteria 3555
Sewer grouting 3455
Shore Protection Act 3605
Solid waste disposal:
Hazardous waste recycling 3492
Landfills and incinerators 3371, 3574
Municipal landfills 3330
Physical/chemical evaluation methods 3490
Technical standards for corrective action 3507
State programs 3509
Toxic Release Inventory 3474
Toxictty characteristic metals 3505
Underground storage tanks:
Toxicity characteristic rule 3519
Uniform national discharge standards 3537
Wood preserving wastes 3505
Water pollution control:
See also Oil pollution
Waste treatment and disposal
Seq. No.
Water pollution control—Continued
Biological test methods 3577
Clean Water Act 3536, 3545, 3546, 3555, 3561, 3568, 3569,
3570, 3577
Test procedures 3556, 3562, 3578, 3579
Cyanide criteria 3546
Effluent guidelines:
Effluent Guidelines Plan for 1998 3539
Industrial waste combustors 3575
Industrial wastewater 3572, 3573
Iron and steel manufacturing 3543
Landfills and incinerators 3574
Mining 3534
Oil and gas extraction .'...3538
Ore mining 3583
Pharmaceuticals 3557
Pulp, paper and paperboard 3229, 3544, 3576
Regulations reformatting 3542
Transportation equipment cleaning 3541
Great Lakes 3571
Marine pollution:
Ocean dumping 3604
NPDES permits 3551, 3552
NPDES permittee reporting 3565
Oil and grease test procedures 3561
Permit applications 3549
Permit regulations streamlining 3559
Pretreatment regulations 3550, 3558
Publicly owned treatment works renewal process 3536
Radionuclides 3587
Recoverable metals criteria 3555
Sewage sludge incinerator emissions 3580
Sewer collection systems 3552
Sludge management programs 3517, 3566, 3567, 3581
Stormwater runoff 3564
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants 3547, 3548, 3554
Total maximum daily loads 3568
Trace metals criteria 3545
Waste disposal permit applications 3563
Water quality standards 3535, 3560, 3562, 3568, 3578, 3579
Criteria for acute aquatic life 3571
Water supply:
Carcinogen risk assessment 3160
Drinking water 3598
Aldicarb and atrazine 3602
Analyzing regulated drinking water contaminants 3592
Arsenic 3600
Consumer Confidence Reports 3597
Contaminant level goals (MCLGs) 3603
Contaminants 3404, 3586, 3587, 3593, 3596
Copper 3594
Disinfectants 3588
Injection wells 3590
Intake zones 3582
Lead 3594
Monitoring requirements 3591
Public notification requirements 3589
Radionuclides 3386,3603
Regulations reformatting 3595
Safe Drinking Water Act 3584, 3599
Sulfate 3601
Surface water treatment rule 3596
Unregulated contaminant monitoring program 3585
Ecological risk assessment 3165
Groundwater protection 3417, 3418
Water transportation:
See Vessels
Wetlands:
See Coastal zone
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