Questions & Answers
Q: What are implementation tools?
A: Implementation tools are products that are de-
veloped in a plain-language format that help you
better understand the requirements of a specific
rule. They include things like a rule overview,
flow-diagrams, and inspection checklists.
Q: Can I participate in the process and what's
in it for me?
A: Yes, you can participate. EPA wants to establish
implementation partnerships for each of the new
surface coating rules. Partners work with EPA
to help determine the need for tools and help
design and develop tools. Your participation in
the process helps ensure that tools are devel-
oped that meet your needs, as well as other
stakeholders.
Q: How long does participation last?
A: You can participate for any length of time. EPA's
goal is to finalize any tools that are developed at
least one year prior to the compliance date of
the rule. After that date, the formal implemen-
tation tool development process ends, unless
additional needs are identified.
Q: What if I don't want to participate?
A: That's OK. We still want to keep you informed
of what's going on and will post information on
our implementation efforts on the rules air toxic
website.
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Implementation
Activities for the
New Surface
Coating MACTs -
An Overview and
Partnership
Opportunities
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Getting the most out of
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Table I — New Surface Coating MACTs & Website Address
Within the next two years, EPA's Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards
(OAQPS) will publish 10 new
Maximum Control Technology
(MACT) standards that regu-
late air toxics emissions from
the surface coating operations
listed in Table I.
To help industry and regula-
tors prepare for the implementation phase that
comes after these new rules are promulgated
(finalized), EPA is in the process of determining
what types of implementation tools are needed
for each new coating MACT.
can I participate?
EPA would like to establish
partnerships with indus-
trX> trade associations, State
and local air pollution con-
trol agencies and Tribes to
help work on identifying and developing implemen-
tation tools.
Our goal is to work with interested parties to de-
velop tools that help industry, as well as State, lo-
cal and Tribal regulators, gain a better understand-
ing of the requirements under a specific rule.
Partnerships are voluntary and flexible - you
decide how much (or how little) you'd like to par-
ticipate in the process. EPA needs partners
Auto & Light Duty Truck
Fabric, Printing, Coating
& Dyeing
Large Appliances
Metal Can
Metal Coil
Metal Furniture
Misc. Metal Parts
Paper & Other Web
Plastic Parts
Wood Building Products
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www.epa.gov/ttn/uatw/fabric/fabricpg.html
www.epa.gov/ttn/uatw/lapp/lapplpg.html
www.epa.gov/ttn/uatw/mcan/mcanpg.html
www.epa.gov/ttn/uatw/mcoil/mcoilpg.html
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• not all website addresses may be active as of this publication
for a variety of tasks including: help in determining the
need for tools; assist with drafting of individual tools;
review of tools after they're developed; and, distribution
of tools once they become final. If you're interested in
participating, contact Ingrid Ward at (919) 541 -0300 or
ward.ingrid@epa.gov
W hat if I don't want to participate in a
partnership, can I still get information?
Yes. You can keep abreast of what types of implementa-
tion activities we have planned by periodically checking
the MACT Implementation Plan.
Implementation Plans for whichever rule you're in-
terested in can be viewed by going to the EPA website
for that rule. Plans will be developed for each new coat-
ing MACT and will tell you:
• what we're planning for that rule
• who we're partnering with to develop tools
• when we expect tools to be available for use1
'EPA's goal is to finalize most tools at least one year prior to the com-
pliance date.
What types of tools will be devel-
oped?
The types of tools that will be developed for each rule
will vary based on what's needed and resources avail-
able.
With help from stakeholders and partners, we'll look
at each rule and determine which tools will be devel-
oped. We'll identify these tools in the rule's Imple-
mentation Plan.
I EPA is already planning an
overview brochure for
each of these MACTs, but
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from interested parties, we
could develop a variety of
tools that have been used successfully in the past, in-
cluding:
• Rule overview
• Compliance options flow diagrams
• Reporting timelines
• Inspection checklists
• Example recordkeeping & reporting forms
• Q&A documents
Where can I go if I have questions?
If you have any questions about these implementation
efforts, or want to participate in an implementation
partnership for these rules, contact:
Ingrid Ward
US EPA (MD-12)
RTP, NC 27711
Phone: 919-541-0300
ward.ingrid@epa.gov
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