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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) 40 CFR Ch. I FRL-7085-7 October 2001 Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
[December 3, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 232)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua011222.wais] [Page 62239-62392] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXII ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 62240]] _______________________________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) 40 CFR Ch. I FRL-7085-7 October 2001 Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the Semiannual Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions to update the public about: TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA MAILING LIST: If you would like to subscribe, please contact Janice Ndunguru (1806A), Environmental Protection Agency; 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; by e-mail at ndunguru.janice@epa.gov; or by phone at (202) 564-6572. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions or comments about a particular action please get in touch with the agency contact listed for that action. If you have general questions about the Agenda or about EPA's decisionmaking process, please contact: Philip Schwartz (1806A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; Washington, DC 20460; phone: (202) 564-6564; e-mail: schwartz.philip@epa.gov. We welcome your suggestions on how we can make the Agenda more useful to you and easier to use. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents a. What Principles and Objectives Guide EPA in Developing Regulations and Policies? b. How Does EPA Develop Rules and Policies? c. What Actions Are Included in the Agenda? d. How Is the Agenda Organized? e. What Information Is in Agenda Entries? f. What Additional Information Is in Regulatory Plan Entries? g. What Tools Are Available To Help Quickly Identify Actions That Are of Interest to You? h. How Can You Access Federal Register Documents and Interpretive Guidance via the Internet and via E-mail? i. What Special Attention Do We Give to the Impacts of Rules on Small Entities? j. Why Participate and How To Do It Most Effectively? A. What Principles and Objectives Guide EPA in Developing Regulations and Policies? The quality of the science, economic, and policy analysis that underlie EPA regulations is vital to the credibility of EPA decisions and ultimately our effectiveness in protecting human health and the environment. Additionally, continued testing and adoption of new environmental protection methods must be a central tenet in environmental problem solving. A well managed regulatory process and a strong commitment to innovative solutions will ensure that the significant environmental improvements that we all want to achieve are cost-effective, fair and fully protective. Much of the success over the last 31 years and seven administrations in cleaning up the Nation's water, air, and land is attributable to the system of Federal and State regulation that has directed and coordinated private investment in pollution control and prevention. While regulation will remain an important tool to implement environmental policy, it is not the only one. Instead, EPA must increasingly act as an innovator, educator, and leader in administering a broad set of new tools -- including new methods to design and administer regulations -- that engage all segments of our society in responsive behaviors that protect the environment while promoting appropriate economic growth. For example, we have worked with businesses and community leaders to develop more than 40 voluntary partnership programs that help achieve environmental objectives with the greatest possible efficiency. For more information about these programs visit: www.epa.gov/partners. EPA's regulatory process must ensure that the Nation's environmental protection system produces the best outcomes at an acceptable cost, where cost considerations are appropriate. Appropriate scientific, economic and policy analyses must be planned at early stages in the regulatory development process so that senior Agency decision makers understand the benefits and costs of policy options from which to choose. Additionally, it is important that we continue to apply new methods to protect the environment--by building flexibility into regulations up front, through non-regulatory approaches where effective, by creating strong partnerships with States, local governments, and businesses, and by vigorously using public outreach and involvement. Several basic legal requirements we must follow when we issue a regulation 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, the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act, and the Congressional Review Act. You can find information on many of these laws at http://www.law.cornell.edu/ uscode/
- Regulations and major policies currently under development,
- Reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and
- Regulations and major policies completed or canceled since the last Agenda.
. We also must meet a number of requirements contained in Executive Orders. Of particular significance for EPA rulemakings are Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review), 13045 (Children's Health Protection), 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments), 13132 (Federalism), and 13211 (Energy). You can find information on these and other Executive orders at http://www.nara.gov/fedreg/eo.html
Under the Clean Air Act: Revisions to State Implementation Plans; Equivalent Methods for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring; Deletions from the New Source Performance Standards source categories list; Delegations of Authority to States; Area Designations for Air Quality Planning Purposes. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: Actions regarding pesticide tolerances and food additive regulations; decision documents defining and establishing registration standards; decision documents and termination decisions for the Special Review Registration process; and data call-in requests made under section 3(c)(2)(B). Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Authorization of State solid waste management plans; hazardous waste delisting petitions. Under the Clean Water Act: State Water Quality Standards; Deletions from the section 307(a) list of toxic pollutants; Suspensions of toxic testing requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); Delegations of NPDES authority to States. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act: Actions on State underground injection control programs. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from the agenda. D. How Is the Agenda Organized? We have organized the agenda: First, by the law that would authorize a particular action; Second, by the current stage of development (proposal, final, etc.); and Third, by the section number of the statute which requires or authorizes the action. The following 14 sections deal with 13 laws that EPA administers and a fourteenth broader section called ``General'' that includes cross-cutting actions, such as rules authorized by multiple statutes and general acquisition rules: 1. General 2. The Clean Air Act (CAA) 3. The Atomic Energy Act (AEA) 4. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 5. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) 6. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 7. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) 8. Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act 9. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 10. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) 11. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; Superfund (CERCLA) 12. The Clean Water Act (CWA) 13. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 14. The Shore Protection Act (SPA) In each of these 14 sections, there are up to 5 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, announcement of reviews of existing regulations required under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, requests for public comment on the need for regulatory action, or important preregulatory policy proposals. 2. Proposed 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 rulemakings for which the next scheduled regulatory action is after September 2002. 5. Completed Actions - This section contains actions that have been promulgated and published in the Federal Register07 since publication of the April 2001 Agenda. It also includes actions that we are no longer considering or actions that have been merged into other actions. If an action appears in the completed section, it will not appear in future Agendas unless we decide to initiate action again, in which case it will appear as a new entry. EPA also announces the results of our Regulatory Flexibility Act section 610 reviews in this section of the Agenda. E. What Information Is in Agenda Entries? Agenda entries include the following information, where applicable: Sequence Number: This indicates where the entry appears in the Agenda. Title: Titles for new entries (those that haven't appeared in previous Agendas) are preceded by a bullet (bullet). The notation ``Section 610 Review'' follows the title if we are reviewing the rule as part of our periodic review of existing rules under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610). Priority: Entries are placed into one of five categories described below. Economically Significant: As defined 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. OMB reviews all economically significant rules under Executive Order 12866. EPA is developing 25 rules that are expected to have annualized economic impacts of more than $100 million. [[Page 62242]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number Rules that are expected to have annualized economic impacts over $100 million RIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Radon..................................... 2040-AA94 2 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Groundwater Rule.......................... 2040-AA97 3 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic and Clarifications to Compliance 2040-AB75 and New Source Contaminant Monitoring................................................. 4 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Metal Products and Machinery Category, Phases 2040-AB79 1 and 2............................................................................... 5 NPDES Permit Requirements for Municipal Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems, Municipal 2040-AD02 Satellite Collection Systems, and Sanitary Sewer Overflows............................ 6 NPDES Permit Regulation and Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for 2040-AD19 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)........................................ 7 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water 2040-AD37 Treatment Rule........................................................................ 8 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage 2 Disinfectants/Disinfection 2040-AD38 Byproducts Rule....................................................................... 9 Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Industry........ 2040-AD42 10 Minimizing Adverse Environmental Impact from Cooling Water Intake Structures at 2040-AD62 Existing Facilities Under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, Phase 2.............. 11 Corrective Action for Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) at Hazardous Waste 2050-AB80 Management Facilities................................................................. 12 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes Generated by Commercial Electric 2050-AE81 Power Producers....................................................................... 13 Standards for the Management of Coal Combustion Wastes -- Non-Power Producers and 2050-AE83 Minefilling........................................................................... 14 NESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products............................................ 2060-AG52 15 NESHAP: Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine....................................... 2060-AG63 16 NESHAP: Combustion Turbine............................................................. 2060-AG67 17 NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters........... 2060-AG69 18 NESHAP: Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manufacturing (Surface Coating)................ 2060-AG99 19 Phase I Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) To Reduce the Regional Transport of Ozone 2060-AH87 in the Eastern United States.......................................................... 20 Control of Emissions from Nonroad Large Spark Ignition Engines, Recreational Engines 2060-AI11 (Marine and Land-based), and Highway Motorcycles...................................... 21 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter............ 2060-AI44 22 Rulemakings for the Purpose of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport..................... 2060-AJ20 23 Electric Utility Steam Generating Unit MACT Regulation................................. 2060-AJ65 24 Groundwater and Pesticide Management Plan Rule......................................... 2060-AC46 25 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program.................................................. 2070-AD26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Executive Order 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 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 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. Also, if we believe that a rule may be ``major'' as defined in the congressional review provisions of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) (5 U.S.C. 801; Public Law 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 with the statement ``Major under 5 U.S.C. 801.'' Legal Authority: The sections of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Public Law (P.L.), Executive Order (E.O.), or common name of the law that authorizes the regulatory action. CFR Citation: The sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that 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. For some entries, the timetable indicates that the date of the next action is ``to be determined.'' [[Page 62243]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Indicates whether EPA has prepared or anticipates that it will be preparing a regulatory flexibility analysis under section 603 or 604 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Generally, such an analysis is required for proposed or final rules that EPA believes may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small Entities Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to have any effect on small entities. Government Levels Affected: Indicates whether we expect the rule to have any effect on levels of government and, if so, whether the governments are State, local, tribal, or Federal. Federalism Implications: Indicates whether the action is expected to have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Unfunded Mandates: Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act requires an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits if a rule includes a mandate that may result in expenditures of more than $100 million in any one year by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector. If we expect to exceed this $100 million threshold, we note it in this section. Energy Impacts: Indicates whether the action is a significant energy action under Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address, if available, of a person who is knowledgeable about the regulation. SAN Number: A code number that EPA uses to identify and track rulemakings. RIN: The Regulatory Identifier Number is used by OMB to identify and track rulemakings. The first four digits of the RIN stand for the EPA office with lead responsibility for developing the action. F. What Additional Information Is in Regulatory Plan Entries? Regulatory Plan entries contain all of the categories of information that are in Agenda entries and also include the following six types of information: Statement of Need Statement of the Legal Basis Alternatives Anticipated Costs and Benefits Risks G. What Tools Are Available To Help Quickly Identify Actions That Are of Interest to You? The Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC), the Government Printing Office (GPO), and the EPA have created a number of aids to help you find actions that are of interest to you. For Rules That Directly Affect a Particular Industry: See Appendix F ``Environmental Protection Agency Subject Index to the Unified Agenda.'' If you have access to the Internet, you can use the EPA Regulatory Agenda search engine which is located in the Small Business Regulatory Library section of the EPA Web site at www.epa.gov/regagenda. Click on ``Search Regulatory Action Database'' and then ``Access the Database''. This tool can be used to search all Agenda entries by keyword and we invite everyone to use it. The GPO also has a search engine which is located at . For Rules With Impacts on Small Businesses, Small Governments, and Small Organizations: Go to Appendix B following this Agenda for the lists of the rules that we expect may have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. These lists are also available on the Internet. The small businesses list is at http://ciir.cs.umass.edu/ua/ October2001/entities/sm--index-2.html The Government Printing Office site has a number of databases online including the Unified Agenda and the Federal Register 07going back to 1994. This site is the official source for the electronic Federal Register07. It provides public access via telnet, Internet, and dial-up connection and is located at http://www.access.gpo.gov/su--docs/aces/aces140.html EPA's site (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/) has environmental rules issued by EPA and other Federal agencies dating back to October 1994 and lets you search by date, page citation or keyword. It includes links to the Regulatory Information Service Center and Government Printing Office sites. We also have a Regulatory Agenda search engine at: http://www.epa/regagenda. To use, first select ``Search Regulatory Action [[Page 62244]] Database'' and then select ``Access the Database''. The Regulatory Information Service Center of the General Services Administration maintains a site to help users who want to find information about Federal, State, and local regulations at http:// www.reginfo.gov/ FELLOWSHIP GRANT REGULATION REVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 46 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Fellowship Rule (part 46) establishes the requirements applicable to granting all EPA fellowships. It supplements 40 CFR part 30, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations.'' The rule requires submission of data to the Agency, however, a new ICR is not required. The rule is already cleared under current ICR approval. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4572 Agency Contact: W. Scott McMoran, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3903R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5376 Fax: 202 565-2468 Email: mcmoran.scott@epa.gov Suzie Kocchi, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3903R Phone: 202 564-5289 Fax: 202 565-2470 Email: kocchi.suzanne@epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3357. EMPOWERMENT THROUGH DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1501; 48 CFR 1502; 48 CFR 1515; 48 CFR 1517; 48 CFR 1536; 48 CFR 1552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is being taken to redelegate select contracting authorities to a lower level. This will eliminate additional reviews and speed delivery of contracting actions to customers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No 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. 4589 Agency Contact: Larry Wyborski, Environmental Protection Agency, Administration and Resources Management, 3802R, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-4369 Fax: 202 565-2552 Email: wyborski.larry@epamail.epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3358. GUIDELINES FOR CARCINOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Not applicable CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined 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 the 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 on the role of carcinogenic mechanisms in risk assessment and clearer explication of underlying assumptions in risk assessment. These guidelines will have minimal to no impact on small businesses or State, local, and tribal governments. [[Page 62267]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Reproposed Guidelines 04/23/96 61 FR 17960 Implementation Policy 06/25/96 61 FR 32799 Final Guidelines To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No 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: 202 564-3358 RIN: 2080-AA06 _______________________________________________________________________ 3359. EPA DRAFT AGENCYWIDE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT POLICY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency is revising its 1981 Public Participation Policy. The revised policy is being issued as the Draft 2000 Public Involvement Policy for 120-day public comment. The Draft Policy was updated to reflect changes over the past nineteen years such as additional Agency responsibilities, new regulations, expanded public involvement techniques, and the changed nature of public access due to the Internet. The Policy will provide guidance and direction to EPA officials on reasonable and effective means to involve the public in its regulatory and program decisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Draft Public Involvement Policy 12/28/00 65 FR 82335 Final Public Involvement Policy To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4530 Agency Contact: Patricia Bonner, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1807, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0599 Fax: 202 260-4903 Email: bonner.patricia@epa.gov Lisa Kahn, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1807 Phone: 202 260-4545 Fax: 202 260-4903 Email: kahn.lisa@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA23 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions General _______________________________________________________________________ 3360. INCORPORATING INFORMAL CLAUSES (EP) INTO THE EPAAR Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/24/01 66 FR 28673 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Paul Schaffer Phone: 202 564-4366 Fax: 202 565-2551 Email: schaffer.paul@epa.gov RIN: 2030-AA66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3361. NEW JERSEY GOLD TRACK PROJECT XL RULE Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Transferred to RIN 2090-AA28 08/17/01 RIN: 2002-AA00 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3362. 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 02/00/02 Final Action 11/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3263 Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4928 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: polovick.buddy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3363. 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 [[Page 62268]] ensure compliance with recall notices. This is pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3262 Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4928 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: polovick.buddy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3364. IMPLEMENTATION OF OZONE AND PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) AND REGIONAL HAZE REGULATIONS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 119 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AF34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3365. OPERATING PERMITS: REVISIONS (PART 70) Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 120 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AF70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3366. AMENDMENTS TO METHOD 24 (WATER-BASED COATINGS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001. Abstract: The determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content of a surface coating by reference Method 24 involves determination of its water content and calculation of its VOC content as the difference of the two measurements (volatile content minus water content). Method 24 is inherently less precise for water-based coatings than it is for solvent-based coatings and the imprecision increases as water content increases. This action will amend Method 24 by adding a direct measurement procedure for measuring VOC content of water-based coatings. This amendment will improve the precision of Method 24 for water-based coatings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/02 Final Action 03/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3649 Agency Contact: Candace Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-1064 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: sorrell.candace@epa.gov Bill Lamason, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5374 RIN: 2060-AF72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3367. NESHAP: PLYWOOD AND COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 121 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AG52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3368. NESHAP: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) by establishing maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for municipal solid waste landfills. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/07/00 65 FR 66672 Supplemental NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3969 Sectors Affected: 562212 Solid Waste Landfill Agency Contact: Michele Laur, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5256 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: laur.michele@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3369. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENT: CLARIFICATION OF TRADING PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671 CAA sec 176(c) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The transportation conformity rule, promulgated in November 1993, ensures that transportation and air quality planning are consistent with Clean Air Act air quality standards. The Open Market Trading Guidance provides guidance to states for establishing a method to quantify emissions reductions (called discrete emissions reductions or DERs) that can be traded among parties and how such trading should occur. This action will amend the transportation conformity rule to clarify how emissions trading could be reconciled in the conformity process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3917 Agency Contact: Laura Voss, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 62269]] and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4858 Fax: 734 214-4531 Email: voss.laura@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3370. STREAMLINED EVAPORATIVE TEST PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(m) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 (Revision) 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-loss 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 decrease in environmental benefits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3910 Agency Contact: David Goodi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4480 RIN: 2060-AH34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3371. RULEMAKING TO MODIFY THE LIST OF SOURCE CATEGORIES FROM WHICH FUGITIVE EMISSIONS ARE CONSIDERED IN MAJOR SOURCE DETERMINATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7602 CAA sec 302(j) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will modify 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 section 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 its 1980 rulemaking, EPA identified one such specific source category as those stationary source categories being regulated, as of August 7, 1980, under section 111 or 112 of the Clean Air Act. Moreover, EPA indicated that at the time of any future rulemaking proposing to regulate additional categories of sources under section 111 or 112, the EPA would conduct a parallel rulemaking under section 302(j) to determine whether 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 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 06/00/02 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4045 Agency Contact: Joanna Swanson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5282 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: swanson.joanna@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3372. NESHAP: FUMED SILICA PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA Section 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Fumed silica is produced at four facilities is three states. There is no NSPS for the source category. Based on preliminary results of a screening study, the source category emits chlorine, HCl, and chlorinated organics. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4111 This action merged with SAN 4104, RIN 2060-AH75. Sectors Affected: 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov Bob Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3373. NESHAP: HYDROCHLORIC ACID PRODUCTION INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605; EO 12291; EO 12866 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 requires the EPA to develop emission standards for each [[Page 62270]] 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) will be developed for the hydrochloric acid production industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4104 Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing; 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 325181 Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bill Maxwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5430 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov Bob Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3374. 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: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. 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 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4107 This action will be covered under Misc. Metal Parts & Products, SAN 3825, RIN 2060-AG56 Sectors Affected: 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5460 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: moore.bruce@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3375. NESHAP: CLAY MINERALS PROCESSING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. 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. EPA plans to propose four separate standards for the clay products manufacturing industry (see 64 FR 63028, 11/18/99). This action will propose and promulgate standards for the clay minerals processing portion of the industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4113 This source category will be addressed in SAN 4325, RIN 2060-AI67. Sectors Affected: 327121 Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing; 327122 Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing; 327123 Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing; 327124 Clay Refractory Manufacturing; 212324 Kaolin and Ball Clay Mining; 327992 Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing Agency Contact: Steve Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5397 [[Page 62271]] Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: shedd.steve@epa.gov Kent Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3376. NESHAP: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 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 two 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 2000. 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 Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Delisted 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4098 This source category will be delisted. Sectors Affected: 331419 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Agency Contact: Jeff Telander, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5427 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: telander.jeff@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3377. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 16 - SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR PREDICTIVE EMISSION MONITORING SYSTEMS IN STATIONARY SOURCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CAA sec 111 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 15, 2001. Abstract: Performance Specification 16 is being proposed to provide performance criteria for predictive 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 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4119 Sectors Affected: 33241 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing; 333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Unit Manufacturing; 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing; 336399 All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-1063 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: curtis.foston@epa.gov William H. Lamason, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5374 RIN: 2060-AH84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3378. TECHNICAL CHANGE TO DOSE METHODOLOGY FOR 40 CFR 191, SUBPART A Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 190(B); 40 CFR 191(A) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this action is to make a technical change to the dose methodology used in subpart A of 40 CFR 191, entitled Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Management and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Waste and Transuranic Waste The current methodology is outdated. The dose methodology used in the rule published on September 19, 1985, was based on the target organ approach recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in Report No. 2. Since that time science has progressed and a new methodology based on an effective dose equivalent approach is currently being recommended by the ICRP in Report No. 26. This action would update the 40 CFR 191, subpart A dose limits published in 1985 from the target organ to the state-of-the-art effective dose equivalent system. There would be no change in the level of protection, just the scientific methodology for determining compliance with the levels of protection established in 1985. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 06/00/02 [[Page 62272]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4003 Agency Contact: Ray Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9198 Fax: 202 565-2065 Email: clark.ray@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3379. RULEMAKING ON SECTION 126 PETITIONS FROM NEW YORK AND CONNECTICUT REGARDING SOURCES IN MICHIGAN Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 75; 40 CFR 97 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The EPA is proposing to revise the section 126 rule in light of the March 3, 2000 Court decision (Michigan v. EPA, No. 98-1497) on the NOx SIP Call. The court vacated, and remanded to EPA for further consideration, the inclusion of Georgia and Missouri in the NOx SIP Call in light of the Ozone Transport Assessment Group conclusions that emissions from coarse grid portions of States did not merit controls. The reasoning of the Court regarding the significance of NOx emissions from sources in Georgia and Missouri calls into question the inclusion of the coarse grid portion of Michigan in the NOx SIP Call. In a separate proposal on the NOx SIP Call, EPA is proposing to withdraw the NOx SIP Call requirements for the Michigan coarse grid area. The section 126 rule is based on many of the same analyses and information used for the NOx SIP call and covers part of Michigan. Thus, in light of the court ruling, EPA is proposing to withdraw its section 126 findings and control requirements under the 1-hour ozone standard with respect to sources located in the small part of the coarse grid portion of Michigan that is currently covered by the section 126 rule. The EPA has not identified any existing section 126 sources that would be affected by the proposal, however this proposal would eliminate findings and control requirements for new sources locating in the coarse grid. This proposal does not create any new requirements, thus there are no associated costs. The proposal does not raise any novel legal or policy issues. It is consistent with the Court ruling on the NOx SIP Call and EPA's new proposed action on the NOx SIP Call. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4464 Split from RIN 2060-AH88. Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epa.gov Tom Helms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5527 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: helms.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3380. WITHDRAWAL OF AMENDMENTS FOR TESTING AND MONITORING PROVISIONS TO PARTS 60, 61, AND 63 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 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4580 Split from RIN 2060-AG21. Agency Contact: Foston Curtis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-1063 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: curtis.foston@epa.gov Bill Lamason, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5374 RIN: 2060-AJ85 _______________________________________________________________________ 3381. NAAQS: SULFUR DIOXIDE (RESPONSE TO REMAND) Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 118 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AA61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3382. NESHAP: RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 122 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AG63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3383. NESHAP: COMBUSTION TURBINE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 123 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AG67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3384. NESHAP: IRON FOUNDRIES AND STEEL FOUNDRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq [[Page 62273]] CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000, See additional information. Abstract: Iron foundries and steel foundries have been identified by the EPA as potentially significant sources of air emissions of manganese compounds, lead compounds, and other substances that are among the pollutants listed as hazardous air pollutants in section 112 of the Clean Air Act, as amended in November of 1990. As such, these industries may be source categories for which national emission standards may be warranted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3343 EPA is required to promulgate standards for all of the source categories listed in accordance with section 112(e) by November 15, 2000. Agency Contact: Jim Maysilles, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3265 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: maysilles.jim@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3385. NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING AND MISCELLANEOUS COATING MANUFACTURING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This regulation will cover organic chemical manufacturing processes not covered by the HON or other MACT standards. The regulation will control process vents (continuous and batch, including mixing operations), equipment leaks, storage tanks, wastewater, solvent recovery, and heat exchange systems. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3452 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3386. NESHAP: CHLORINE PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The chlorine production source category includes facilities engaged in the production of chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic) by one of the following electrolytic processes: diaphragm cell, membrane cell, and mercury cell. Hazardous air pollutants emitted include chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and mercury. None of the facilities are major sources on their own. However, several are co-located with major sources (e.g., pulp and paper plants, polymer plants, synthetic organic chemical plants, etc.). Emissions of chlorine and hydrogen chloride are very minor and the Agency is evaluating whether regulation of these HAPs is warranted. Relative to mercury, which is among five pollutants listed for regulation under section 112(c)(6) due to their persistent and bioaccumulative effects, the Agency intends to subject to regulation under section 112(d)(2) all mercury cell facilities regardless of major source status. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3449 Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5308 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: rosario.iliam@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE85 _______________________________________________________________________ 3387. NESHAP: MISCELLANEOUS METAL PARTS AND PRODUCTS (SURFACE COATING) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: This regulation will control emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from operations that apply surface coatings to metal parts and products. Although this rule would cover a wide variety of coating operations, it would not apply to specific coating operations for which regulations have been developed (e.g., plastic parts coating, can coating, large appliance coating, etc.). This regulation is required under section 112 of the Clean Air Act of 1990. [[Page 62274]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3825 Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5460 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: moore.bruce@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3388. NESHAP: ASPHALT PROCESSING AND ASPHALT ROOFING MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: The CAA required EPA to publish an initial list of all categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b) of the CAA and to establish and meet dates for promulgation of emissions standards for each of the listed categories of HAP emissions sources. The standards are to be technology-based and are to require the maximum degree of reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator. The EPA has determined that the asphalt roofing and processing industry may be reasonably anticipated to emit one 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 emission standards may be proposed and promulgated according to the mandated schedule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Interim Final 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3655 Sectors Affected: 324122 Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: colyer.rick@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3389. NESHAP: REFRACTORY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The proposed rulemaking will apply to existing and new refractory products manufacturing facilities. There are approximately 8 existing refractory products manufacturing facilities in the United States located at major source facilities. It is estimated that no new refractory products manufacturing facilities will be built at least for the next 3 years. The HAP that will be reduced by this proposed rule are polycyclic organic matter (POM), phenol, formaldehyde, methanol, and ethylene glycol. Implementation of the proposed rule would reduce emissions of air toxics by approximately 132 tons per year, a reduction of 46 percent from current levels. No significant adverse economic impact is expected to occur as a result of implementing this proposed rulemaking. The capital cost associated with the proposed rulemaking is approximately $3.5 million. The total annual cost of the proposed rulemaking is approximately $1.7 million. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3652 Agency Contact: Susan Zapata, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5167 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: zapata.susan@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3390. NESHAP: INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BOILERS AND PROCESS HEATERS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 124 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AG69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3391. NESHAP: LIME MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 44 USC 350 et seq; 5 USC 605 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Section 112 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 [[Page 62275]] of emission reduction determined to be achievable by the Administrator of the EPA. The EPA has determined that some lime manufacturing plants may be major sources for one or more HAPs. As a consequence, a regulation (emission standards) is being developed for the lime manufacturing industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3651 Sectors Affected: 32741 Lime Manufacturing Agency Contact: Joseph Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5446 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: wood.joe@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3392. NESHAP: SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 BBBBB Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This rule will establish a MACT (maximum available control technology) for semiconductor production facilities. There is currently one major source that would be affected by the NESHAP. This action will result in little or no additional emission reduction but will establish a Federal MACT level for large facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3902 Sectors Affected: 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing Agency Contact: John Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0296 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: schaefer.john@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3393. NESHAP: METAL CAN (SURFACE COATING) INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants emitted by the metal can industry. The Agency will study what pollutants are emitted and evaluate the control techniques, including pollution prevention, that are used to reduce these emissions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/02 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3906 Sectors Affected: 332431 Metal Can Manufacturing; 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers; 332115 Crown and Closure Manufacturing Agency Contact: Paul A. 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@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG96 _______________________________________________________________________ 3394. NESHAP: FABRIC PRINTING, COATING AND DYEING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emitted from fabric printing, coating, and dyeing. The Agency will identify and study the types and sources of HAP emissions from these processes, and evaluate pollution prevention and other control techniques which can reduce these emissions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3909 Sectors Affected: 3133 Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills; 3132 Fabric Mills; 3141 Textile Furnishings Mills; 3399 Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Agency Contact: Vinson Hellwig, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2317 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: hellwig.vinson@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 62276]] Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG98 _______________________________________________________________________ 3395. NESHAP: SURFACE COATING OF AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 125 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AG99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3396. NESHAP: PRIMARY MAGNESIUM REFINING Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (Act), as amended November 1990, requires the EPA to regulate categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) listed in section 112(b). The EPA has determined that sources that manufacture primary magnesium may reasonably be anticipated to emit several of the 189 HAPs listed (including chlorine and hydrochloric acid) in quantities sufficient to designate them as a major source. As a consequence, primary magnesium refining is among the HAP emitting source categories selected for regulation and is in the group of categories for which final rules are scheduled to be promulgated by November 15, 2000 (58 FR 63941, December 3, 1993). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3924 Agency Contact: Iliam Rosario, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5308 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: rosario.iliam@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3397. NESHAP: CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING AMENDMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 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 03/00/02 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State 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 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: mulrine.phil@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3398. NESHAP: SITE REMEDIATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; PL 101-549 104 Stat. 2399 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This rule will specify maximum achievable control technology for site remediation. Hazardous air pollutant emissions from treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, and other operations will be considered in developing the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3968 Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3399. NESHAP: ROCKET ENGINE TEST FIRING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: As required by section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency has developed a list of categories of sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's). The HAP's are [[Page 62277]] listed in section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. The Rocket Engine Test Firing source category and the Engine Test Facilities source category are included on EPA's list of sources of HAP's. The Rocket Engine Test Firing source category includes facilities engaged in test firing of rocket engines using solid or liquid propellants. The Engine Test Facilities source category includes any facility engaged in the testing of stationary or mobile engines, including turbines and reciprocating engines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this action. Additional Information: SAN No. 3972 This source category is now covered under the Engine Test Cells/Stands, SAN 4144, RIN 2060-AI74. Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: pagan.jaime@epa.gov Robert J. Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3400. NESHAP: ORGANIC LIQUIDS DISTRIBUTION (NON-GASOLINE) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants by establishing maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for facilities distributing organic liquids. MACT standards are under development to reduce the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from all industries to protect the public health and environment. This project should include but is not limited to those activities associated with the storage and distribution of organic liquids other than gasoline at sites that serve as distribution points from which organic liquids may be obtained for further use and processing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3971 Agency Contact: Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3401. NESHAP: GROUP I POLYMERS AND RESINS AND GROUP IV POLYMERS AND RESINS-AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.480 to 63.506 (Revision); 40 CFR 63.1310 to 63.1335 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: During the development of the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for elastomers (Group I polymers and resins) and thermoplastics (Group IV polymers and resins) (RINs 2060- AD56 and 2060-AE37), many of the provisions contained in the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) were referenced directly by these polymers and resins regulations due to similarities in processes, emission characteristics, and control technologies. On January 17, 1997, the EPA promulgated changes to the HON to remove ambiguity, to clearly convey EPA intent, and to make the rule easier to understand and implement in response to industry petitions. It is necessary to make parallel changes to the polymers and resins NESHAP; otherwise inconsistencies will exist for NESHAPs regulating similar source categories. An ANPRM was published in the Federal Register on 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 Petitions for Jud. Rev- Dow,UCC,Exxon) 11/25/96 61 FR 59849 NPRM Petitions for Judicial Review-Prop. Amend. 03/09/99 64 FR 11559 DirectFinal Action Petition for Reconsid.-Equip Leaks 06/08/99 64 FR 30406 NPRM Petition for Recons. - Equip. Leaks 06/08/99 64 FR 30453 NPRM Petition for Recons. - Equip. Leaks 06/08/99 64 FR 60456 Final Action Petitions for Judicial Rev-Amendments 06/19/00 65 FR 38030 Direct Final Rule Stay 08/29/00 65 FR 52319 Direct Final Rule Withdrawal - Polymers and Resins 10/26/00 65 FR 64161 Final Rule Amend. Petition for Recons.-Cooling Towers 02/23/01 66 FR 11233 Final Rule Amend. Petition for Jud. Review-Tech. Corr. 07/16/01 66 FR 36924 Final-Amend. & Denial Petition for Reconsideration-Equip. Leaks08/06/01 66 FR 40903 NPRM Petition for Reconsideration-Cooling Towers 01/00/02 [[Page 62278]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3939 Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bob Rosensteel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5608 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: rosensteel.bob@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3402. 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-AC63. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/02 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3479 Agency Contact: Carol Holmes, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OECA (2242A), Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8709 Lynn Hutchinson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5795 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: hutchinson.lynn@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3403. NESHAP: PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW)- AMENDMENTS II Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412(e)(5) CAAA sec 112(e)(5); 42 USC 7412(n)(3) CAAA sec 112(n)(3) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the existing rule to implement a settlement agreement with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America regarding their petition for judicial review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 10/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4546 Split from RIN 2060-AF26. Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-0884 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: lucas.bob@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3404. METAL FURNITURE (SURFACE COATING) NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This regulation will apply to surface coating of metal furniture products and parts. This regulation will reduce nationwide emissions of HAPs from surface coating of metal furniture products and parts, which is required under section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3824 Sectors Affected: 332612 Wire Spring Manufacturing; 337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing; 337124 Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing; 33636 Motor Vehicle Fabric Accessories and Seat Manufacturing; 337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing; 337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing; 332116 Metal Stamping Agency Contact: Mohamed Serageldin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2379 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: serageldin.mohamed@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3405. PLASTIC PARTS AND PRODUCTS (SURFACE COATING) NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq [[Page 62279]] CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action would address the hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions from the coating of plastic parts. Pollution prevention approaches will be considered. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3826 Sectors Affected: 337214 Nonwood Office Furniture Manufacturing; 32614 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing; 32615 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing; 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing; 333313 Office Machinery Manufacturing; 33422 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing; 336399 All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 339111 Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing; 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; 33992 Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing; 33995 Sign Manufacturing; 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Agency Contact: Kim Teal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5580 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: teal.kim@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3406. NESHAP: WOOD BUILDING PRODUCTS (SURFACE COATING) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emitted by the wood building product surface coating industry. The Agency will study the various HAP emitted by the industry and evaluate pollution prevention and control techniques which can reduce these emissions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3904 Sectors Affected: 321212 Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing; 321219 Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing; 321911 Wood Window and Door Manufacturing; 321918 Other Millwork (including Flooring ); 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing; 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing; 32199 All Other Wood Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Luis Lluberas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2659 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: lluberas.luis@epa.gov 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@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3407. LOCATION OF SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT AUDITS OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURED VEHICLES AND ENGINES; AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7525 CAA 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. [[Page 62280]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3139 Agency Contact: Richard Gezelle, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6403J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9267 RIN: 2060-AD90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3408. 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 600; 40 CFR 86 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 01/00/02 Final Action 07/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3979 Agency Contact: R. W. Nash, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, AAVRAG, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 743 214-4412 RIN: 2060-AH38 _______________________________________________________________________ 3409. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RECONSIDERATION OF SECTION 608 SALES RESTRICTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671(g) CAA sec 608 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart F Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule will include the reconsideration of the sales restriction as it relates to split systems. The Agency was petitioned to reconsider the part of the sales restriction that included the sale of pre-charged split systems. It restricted such sales to certified technicians. Since then, EPA stayed that portion of the sales restriction in response to the petition. This rule will include the determination of the Agency related to the reconsideration. It addresses environmental problems of ozone depletion resulting from emissions of 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. This action has no impact on small business and State, local, and tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/02 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3673 Agency Contact: Vera Au, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-2216 Fax: 202 565-2156 Email: au.vera@epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: land.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3410. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP) FOR THE BILLINGS/LAUREL, MONTANA SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AREA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The State of Montana submitted a sulfur dioxide (SO2) State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Billings/Laurel, Montana area. On 7/ 28/99 we proposed to partially approve, conditionally approve and partially disapprove Montana's SO2 SIP for Billings/Laurel. EPA intends to propose a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to cover those parts of the State's plan we disapprove. EPA's FIP will assure that the Billings/Laurel area will attain and maintain the SO2 NAAQS. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4542 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Laurie Ostrand, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 303 312-6437 Fax: 303 312-6064 Email: ostrand.laurie@epa.gov Larry Svoboda, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Denver, 8P-AR Phone: 303 312-6004 Fax: 303 312-6064 Email: svoboda.larry@epa.gov RIN: 2008-AA00 [[Page 62281]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3411. FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR INDIAN RESERVATIONS IN IDAHO, OREGON AND WASHINGTON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 49.121 to 49.139; 40 CFR 49.9861 to 49.17810 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) proposes basic air rules to apply on Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The rules provide some basic air quality protection similar to what the state implementation plans (SIPs) require for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. These rules are needed to establish a level playing field and create basic federally enforceable rules under the Clean Air Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4487 EPA Region 10 would be responsible for implementing and enforcing these proposed rules. Tribes can choose to assist EPA or take over responsibility for their reservations, and EPA would provide funding to tribes through grants to support their efforts. Agency Contact: Regina Thompson, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Seattle, OAQ-107, 1200 6th Avenue; Seattle, Washington 98101 Phone: 206 553-1498 Fax: 206 553-0110 Email: hompson.regina@epa.gov Bonnie Thie, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office Seattle, OAQ-107 Phone: 206 553-1189 Fax: 206 553-0110 Email: thie.bonnie@epa.gov RIN: 2012-AA01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3412. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7); THIRD PARTY AUDIT PROVISIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7412(r); 7601 (a)(1) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action establishes requirements, incentives, and procedures for third party audits of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) under 40 CFR part 68 that would reduce the need for, and thus the incidence of, government audits of RMPs submitted by facilities that volunteer for such an audit. In this context, a third party is someone not employed by either an RMP-regulated facility or a government agency responsible for implementing the RMP program (implementing agency). In the preamble to the final Risk Management Program rule, EPA endorsed the concept of using third parties to assist in rule compliance and oversight (61 FR 31705), provided that any such proposal: not weaken the compliance responsibilities of facility owner/operators; offer cost savings and benefits to the industry, community, and implementing agencies that significantly exceed the cost of implementing the approach lead to a net increase in process safety, particularly for smaller, less technically sophisticated facilities; and promote cost- effective agency prioritization of oversight resources. However, no specific criteria or requirements were specified in the RMP rule to regulate the activities of facilities, implementing agencies, or third parties with respect to third party assistance. A facility's participation in the third party audit program proposed by this action would be totally voluntary. For facilities who choose not to participate in the program, this action would have no effect. However if a facility participates, this regulation would establish the requirements and regulatory incentives for their participation. For participating sources, the action would offer the potential for reduced regulatory burden (while maintaining their compliance responsibilities), flexible auditing options, and other benefits, provided the source meets the applicable requirements described in the rule. This action also would specify the proposed qualification requirements for persons desiring to act as third party auditors. EPA believes that this action would promote increased safety among facilities covered by the risk. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4511 Sectors Affected: 49312 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage Facilities; 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities; 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems; 31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing; 49311 General Warehousing and Storage Facilities; 42291 Farm Supplies Wholesalers; 42269 Other Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers; 49313 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage Facilities; 32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing; 11511 Support Activities for Crop Production Agency Contact: James Belke, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-8023 Fax: 202 564-8444 Email: belke.jim@epa.gov Breeda Reilly, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-7983 Fax: 202 584-8444 Email: reilly.breeda@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE85 _______________________________________________________________________ 3413. NESHAP: CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING 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 [[Page 62282]] 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. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4115 Sectors Affected: 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: mulrine.phil@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3414. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NONROAD LARGE SPARK IGNITION ENGINES, RECREATIONAL ENGINES (MARINE AND LAND-BASED), AND HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 94 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 29, 2000. Final, Judicial, December 31, 2001. Abstract: Emissions from large spark-ignition engines are currently unregulated. EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) are cooperating in an effort to set emission standards for these engines to substantially reduce their contribution to the emission inventory. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Finding 02/08/99 64 FR 6008 ANPRM Final Finding 12/07/00 65 FR 76790 NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 51098 NPRM Comment Period End 12/19/01 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4154 Sectors Affected: 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing; 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing; 42183 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers Agency Contact: Alan Stout, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EPCD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4805 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: stout.alan@epamail.epa.gov Don Kopinski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OMS EPCD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4229 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: kopinski.donald@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3415. REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 126 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AI44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3416. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY AMENDMENTS: RESPONSE TO MARCH 2, 1999, COURT DECISION Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 127 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AI56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3417. NATIONAL VOC EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS; PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amendments to the consumer products rule are being proposed to clarify and correct the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4309 Agency Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5460 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: moore.bruce@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI62 [[Page 62283]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3418. NESHAP FOR THE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRY; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994. Abstract: The amendments will clarify the rule and ensure it reflects the EPA's intent. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4310 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@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI66 _______________________________________________________________________ 3419. NESHAP: BRICK AND STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: The brick and structural clay products industry primarily includes facilities that manufacture brick, clay, pipe, roof tile, extruded floor and wall tile, and other extruded dimensional clay products from clay, shale, or a combination of the two. The manufacture of brick and structural clay products involves mining, raw material processing (crushing, grinding, and screening), mixing, forming, cutting or shaping, drying, and firing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4325 Sectors Affected: 327121 Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing; 327123 Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5025 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: johnson.mary@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3420. NESHAP: CLAY CERAMICS MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Ceramics are defined as a class of inorganic, nonmetallic solids that are subject to high temperature in manufacture and/or use. The clay ceramics manufacturing source category includes facilities that manufacture traditional ceramics. Traditional ceramics include ceramic tile, dinnerware, sanitaryware, pottery, and porcelain. The primary raw material used in the manufacture of traditional ceramics is clay. The manufacture of clay ceramics involves raw material processing (crushing, grinding, and screening), mixing, forming, shaping, drying, glazing, and firing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4343 Title in April 2001 Agenda: NESHAP: Clay Ceramics Manufacturing Sectors Affected: 327122 Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing; 327111 Vitreous China Plumbing Fixture and China and Earthenware Fittings and Bathroom Accessories Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5025 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: johnson.mary@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3421. NESHAP: ENGINE TEST CELLS/STANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: As required by section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency has developed a list of categories of sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's). The HAP's are listed in section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. The Engine Test Facilities source category are included on EPA's list of sources of HAP's. The Engine Test Facilities source category includes any facility engaged in the testing of stationary or mobile engines, including turbines and reciprocating engines and rocket engines. Aircraft engine testing consists of facilities which perform testing on uninstalled aircraft engines. Non-aerospace engine test facilities consists of facilities which perform testing on uninstalled engines such as automotive engines, stationary turbines, IC engines, and diesel engines. [[Page 62284]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4144 This action will cover the rocket engine test firing source category RIN 2060-AH35 Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: pagan.jaime@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3422. DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SOURCE EMISSIONS OF FILTERABLE FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AS PM2.5 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 app M Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001. Abstract: Under this action, EPA is initiating the publication of a reference test method that can be used to quantify that portion of particulate matter emissions that are solid at stack conditions and are equal to or less than 2.5 uM in aerodynamic diameter. This test method is to be used in conjunction with existing and future reference methods which are designed to quantify condensable particulate and particulate precursors. Condensable particulate is that portion of particulate matter emissions that are gaseous at stack conditions but which quickly condense to a solid form when released to the atmosphere. Particulate precursors are gaseous compounds which become solids as a result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere. This test method supports the amended National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter which was promulgated on July 18, 1997. The NAAQS was revised by adding new standards for particulate of 2.5 uM aerodynamic diameter. An important foundation element of State efforts to attain the NAAQS will be the development of reliable inventories of baseline particulate and particulate precursor emissions. The emission inventories developed should be based upon credible source tests of individual facilities or emission factors developed from credible source tests. At the present time there is no reference test method available for quantifying the filterable particulate matter of 2.5 uM aerodynamic diameter from emission sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 11/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4306 Sectors Affected: 21231 Stone Mining and Quarrying; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation; 3212 Veneer, Plywood and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing; 3311 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing; 3313 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing; 3314 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing; 3315 Foundries Agency Contact: Ronald E. Myers, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5407 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: myers.ron@epa.gov Tom Logan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-2580 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: logan.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI96 _______________________________________________________________________ 3423. INSPECTION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL FACILITIES; AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (Revision); 40 CFR 93 (New) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had oversight and policy development authority for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs since the passage of the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 1970. The 1977 amendments to the CAA mandated I/M for certain areas with long-term air quality problems and the 1990 amendments set forth standards for implementation of I/M programs. EPA used the statutory requirements of the Act, including I/M requirements for Federal facilities, to promulgate regulations which states would use in the development of their I/M State Implementation Plans (SIPs). Those rule requirements effectively gave States certain authorities over the Federal government. The Department of Justice has now ruled that Federal sovereign immunity was not fully waived under the CAA for those requirements and EPA should amend its rule to remove the requirement that States include those elements in their SIPs. EPA is proposing to: (1) Amend the Federal facilities I/M requirements by removing that section; (2) correct existing I/M SIP approval actions which include these elements; (3) establish new Federal facilities I/M program requirements which Federal facilities in I/M program areas must meet in order to comply with the Act; and (4) designate for each State which section of the Act Federal agencies must comply with based on how that State promulgated its I/M regulations. These changes will have minimal to no impact on the States as no new requirements are being created. The States are under no obligation, legal or otherwise, to modify existing SIPs meeting the previously applicable requirements as a result of this action, nor will emissions reduction credit be affected. However, the changes will clarify for affected Federal facilities what they must do to meet the CAA requirements by establishing new regulations per those requirements. [[Page 62285]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4348 Agency Contact: Buddy Polovick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4928 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: polovick.buddy@epa.gov Sara Schneeberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Phone: 202 564-5592 RIN: 2060-AI97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3424. CONTROL OF METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is considering taking action to control the use of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE), which is an organic compound that is primarily used as a fuel additive in gasoline. MTBE has been used to meet the oxygen requirement established by the Federal Reformulated Gasoline Program (RFG) established by the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Over 85 percent of reformulated gasoline contains MTBE. EPA is concerned that the widespread use of MTBE may have resulted in the contamination of groundwater and drinking water supplies, threatening their future use. While current detections levels are generally believed to be below levels that may cause public health concerns, low level MTBE contamination may render water unpotable due to offensive taste and odor. In November of 1998, EPA established a Blue Ribbon Panel to investigate air quality benefits and water quality concerns associated with oxygenates, including MTBE, in gasoline, and to provide independent advice and recommendations on ways to maintain air quality while protecting water quality. In September, 1999, the panel recommended that the use of MTBE be substantially reduced. EPA is now evaluating the Blue Ribbon Panel's recommendations, and has conducted a preliminary review of authorities available to address risks associated with MTBE. EPA intends to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to inform the public of this preliminary inquiry, and to solicit public comment on possible regulatory action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/24/00 65 FR 16094 NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4393 Agency Contact: Karen Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J Phone: 202 564-9674 Fax: 202 565-2084 Email: smith.karen@epa.gov Bob Perlis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2333A Phone: 202 564-5636 Email: perlis.robert@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3425. NESHAP: TACONITE IRON ORE PROCESSING INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA 112 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: 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 quantities of HAP released are expected to exceed major source levels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4380 There are nine taconite processing facilities in the U.S.; 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. Other existing Federal regulations may be affected under RCRA and TSCA. Agency Contact: Conrad Chin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1512 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: chin.conrad@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3426. UTILITY SECTOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The New Source Review (NSR) Program is the principal means by which EPA assures that new pollution sources install reasonably effective air pollution controls before they are allowed to begin operation. EPA is currently involved in a comprehensive rulemaking (NSR Improvement, SAN 3259), intended to streamline the NSR program and reduce its administrative burden. This new [[Page 62286]] rulemaking is an outgrowth of that reform effort, and will provide industries with the flexibility to focus more on existing pollution sources, with the goal of achieving as good or better environmental results than could be achieved focusing strictly on new sources. The Utility Sector NSR Alternative Compliance Program is a proposed rulemaking that is an outgrowth of this action and will provide industries with the flexibility to focus more on existing pollution sources, with the goal of achieving as good or better environmental results than could be achieved focusing strictly on new sources. The Utility Sector NSR Alternative Compliance Program is a proposed rulemaking that is an outgrowth of this action and will provide industries with the flexibility to focus more on existing pollution sources, with the goal of achieving as good or better environmental results than could be achieved focusing strictly on new sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/02 Final Action 03/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4390 See also SAN 3259 Agency Contact: Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0102 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: kaufman.kathy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3427. INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT: RESPONSE TO COURT DECISIONS ON THE NOX SIP CALL, NOX SIP CALL TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS, AND SECTION 126 RULES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(D); 7410(k)(5) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On October 27, 1998 (63 FR 57355), EPA issued a rule to reduce smog in the eastern half of the country. The rule required 22 States and the District of Columbia to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), which reacts with other chemicals in the atmosphere to form smog. EPA required these reductions because pollution from each of these States was transported by the wind and significantly contributed to unhealthy air quality in downwind states. In response to litigation from several parties on the NOx SIP call, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a decision on March 3, 2000 making it clear that EPA and States can and should move forward to implement this regional strategy. The ruling remanded certain relatively minor portions of the original rule back to the EPA. This rulemaking covers the portion of the rule associated with the remanded issues: certain cogeneration units, internal combustion engines, the partial State requirements for Georgia & Missouri and the exclusion of Wisconsin. In this rulemaking, EPA will consider the partial State issue for Alabama & Michigan and propose SIP submittal dates and compliance dates, as well. The D.C. Circuit Court also remanded, or remanded and vacated, the cogeneration unit issue in decisions on the NOx SIP Call Technical Amendments, and Section 126 Rule on June 8, 2001 and May 15, 2001, respectively. These remands will also be addressed in this rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4433 Agency Contact: Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5665 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: king.jan@epa.gov Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3428. NESHAP FOR FRICTION PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action will propose NESHAP for friction products manufacturing in order to comply with the Clean Air Act of 1990 (CAA). The friction products source category includes any facility that manufactures friction products such as brakes and clutches. The rule is expected to limit HAP emissions, including toluene, hexane, and 1,1,1 trichloroethane) from solvent mixing operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/04/01 66 FR 50768 NPRM Comment Period End 12/03/01 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4460 Sectors Affected: 3363 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 3364 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing; 3369 Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Agency Contact: Kevin Cavender, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2364 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: cavender.kevin@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ18 [[Page 62287]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3429. RULEMAKINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 128 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AJ20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3430. PETITIONS TO DELIST SOURCE CATEGORIES FROM THE SOURCE CATEGORY LIST, DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO SECTION 112(C) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT Priority: Routine and Frequent Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 21, 2000. Abstract: The EPA has received 1 petition to remove a SC (2-Piece Can Manufacturing) from the SC List developed pursuant to Section 112(c) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The most current SC List was published on November 18, 1999 (64 FR 63025). Section 112(c)(9), which provides the legislative authority and guidelines for such actions, states that the Administrator may delete a SC from the list under Section 112(c), on petition of any person or on the Administrator's own motion, whenever the Administrator determines that no source in the category emits hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) in quantities which may cause a lifetime risk of cancer greater than 1 in one million to the individual in the population who is most exposed and that emissions from no source in the category exceed a level which is adequate to protect public health with an ample margin of safety and that no adverse environmental effect will result. As of August 30, 2001, 1 petition to delist a SC has been received. It contains information on HAP emissions, exposures, health effects, human risks, and potential ecological concerns as well as the petitioner's explanation why the 2-Piece Can Manufacturing should be removed from the SC List. The EPA will conduct a comprehensive review of the petition received then decide whether to grant or deny the petition. Section 112(c)(9) requires that within 12 months of receipt of a petition, the Administrator shall either grant or deny the petition by publishing a written explanation of the reasons for the Administrator's decision. We believe that petitions to delist source categories are non-significant actions because they do not meet any of the principles outlined in section A above. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4415 Agency Contact: Chuck French, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0467 Email: french.chuck@epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5368 RIN: 2060-AJ23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3431. REVISING REGULATIONS ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58 (Revision); 40 CFR 53 (Revision); 40 CFR 50 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Air pollution control authorities use air quality data to determine compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and in subsequent work to develop air pollution mitigation strategies. The data come primarily from ambient air monitoring stations run by State and local agencies, although Federal, tribal, and industrial organizations also run stations. The design of the monitoring networks is regulated under 40 CFR 58. This rule was originally written in 1979 and several revisions have been made in the intervening years. Air pollution control authorities have improved their parts of the network in response to changes in air quality, advances in the understanding of the movements and health effects of air pollutants, and developments in air pollution measurement technology. EPA has also cooperated with air pollution control authorities to improve the networks, but we have not revised the applicable regulations comprehensively. The proposed revisions would remove real or perceived constraints on redeploying air monitoring stations; more accurately reflect the roles of EPA and other control authorities in designing, reviewing, and modifying networks; bring provisions related to quality assurance up to date; and recognize technological changes. The current regulations require states to develop plans to deploy air monitoring networks, but they do not emphasize administering the networks. States generally develop new plans only when new monitoring is needed, such as for a new NAAQS. The regulations should be revised to reflect the roles of EPA and the State and local agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4421 Sectors Affected: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing; 92411 Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Agency Contact: Mike Papp, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2408 Fax: 919 541-1903 Email: papp.michael@epa.gov Lee Ann Byrd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 14, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5367 Fax: 919 541-1903 Email: byrd.lee@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3432. CLARIFICATION TO EXISTING PART 63 NESHAP DELEGATIONS' PROVISIONS- WORK PRACTICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None [[Page 62288]] Abstract: 40 CFR part 63 contains OAR's air-toxics emissions regulations, often referred to as MACT rules or NESHAPS. We are revising some part 63 standards to reflect changes in delegation provisions. We are also revising some sections in the part 63 regulations to clarify what are standards and what are compliance assurance measures. The benefits of the changes will include clarifying what authorities in each standard can be delegated to State and local air pollution control agencies and meshing the standards with revisions previously made to other part 63 regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 10/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4426 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 Email: driscoll.tom@epa.gov Kathy Kaufman, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0102 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: kaufman.kathy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3433. FEDERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATION UNITS CONSTRUCTED ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 30, 1999 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act sections 111; 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act sections 129; 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act sections 301(a)(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 62 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set emission guidelines for existing incinerators combusting commercial or industrial waste under sections 111 and 129. Final emission guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) were published on December 1, 2000 (see 65 FR 75338). In accordance with section 129, any State with affected sources must submit a State plan by December 1, 2001 describing how the State will implement the emission guidelines for existing CISWI. Section 129 requires the Administrator to develop and implement a Federal plan for existing CISWI units located in any State which has not submitted an approvable plan within 2 years of promulgation of the emissions guidelines. In this CISWI Federal plan rulemaking, EPA becomes the implementing authority in those instances where the State has failed to submit a plan or a plan has not yet been approved. Therefore, consistent with section 129(b)(3) of the Act, EPA is proposing a plan that applies to CISWI in any State that has not submitted an approvable plan within the time allotted. This action makes no changes to the requirements in the rule, and is intended to fulfill EPA's duty under section 129(b)(3) to promulgate a Federal plan as a gap-filling measure until the State fulfills its statutory obligations. When the State submits an approvable State plan, the Federal plan will no longer apply to units in that State. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 01/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4441 Sectors Affected: 321 Wood Product Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: David Painter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5515 Fax: 919 541-2664 Email: painter.david@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3434. REVISIONS TO PART 97 FEDERAL NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM ALLOWANCE ALLOCATION METHOD AND PART 75 OUTPUT AND EMISSIONS MONITORING PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7403; 42 USC 7426; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7651 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 75 (Revision); 40 CFR 97 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking package will propose two types of modifications to the Code of Federal Regulations: revisions to parts 72 and 75 related to the existing Acid Rain Program; and, revisions to part 75 and part 97 that are associated with the implementation of the Federal NOx Budget Trading Program. The proposed revisions to parts 72 and 75 pertaining to the Acid Rain Program will improve the program's efficiency and effectiveness. These revisions include technical corrections and clarifications to the monitoring procedures that will improve quality of the SO2 and NOx emissions data. Some reporting requirements will be modified to broaden and improve electronic reporting provisions in order to reduce industry burden and facilitate better data management within the Agency. In support of the Federal NOx Budget Trading Program, EPA will propose revisions to parts 72, 75, and 97. Parts 72 and 75 will be modified to introduce procedural requirements for the monitoring and reporting of output (i.e., electricity, steam, or heated water) for electric generating units. The proposed revisions to part 97 will satisfy a commitment the Agency made in the January 18, 2000 final section 126 rule to use output for updating NOx allowance allocations. Our analysis predicts that updating allocations based on output will reduce air pollution nationwide and will result in more efficient electricity generation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 62289]] Additional Information: SAN No. 4448 Sectors Affected: 221111 Hydroelectric Power Generation Agency Contact: Sam Waltzer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9175 Fax: 202 565-2140 Email: waltzer.sam@epa.gov Margaret Sheppard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J Phone: 202 564-9163 Fax: 202 565-2141 Email: sheppard.margaret RIN: 2060-AJ30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3435. NESHAP: PESTICIDES ACTIVE INGREDIENTS--AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On June 23, 1999, EPA promulgated the NESHAP for Pesticide Active Ingredient Production (Production of Agricultural Chemicals). Subsequently, a petition was filed on this rule, and EPA received the list of issues filed with the court. There are four separate, but related petitions. Major issues include applicability determination for creosote producers, control requirements for left-over vents, averaging period, and wastewater applicability cutoffs. This amendment will address these issues raised by creosote producers. The other issues will be addressed in a separate rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4457 Split from RIN 2060-AE84. Agency Contact: Randy McDonald, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3436. NESHAP: GASOLINE DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES -- AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.425(e) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will add a DOT test method as an alternative for measuring emissions from railcars. This method came to our attention subsequent to promulgation of the original rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4479 Agency Contact: Steve Shedd, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5397 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: shedd.steve@epa.gov Martha Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2421 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: smith.martha@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3437. NESHAP: AMINO/PHENOLIC RESINS: AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subpart 000 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Amino and Phenolic Wood Adhesives Association (APWAA) has filed a petition for review of the final rule. APWAA has identified two areas of concern in their statement of issue. First of all APWAA claims that EPA was unjustified in going above the floor level of control to include equipment requirements equivalent to the Consolidated Air Rule (CAR) for new and existing sources. APWAA believes EPA should use the floor level of control for both new and existing sources. For existing sources there is no floor, and for new sources the floor level of control is equivalent to the requirements included in 40 CFR part 60 subpart VV. The second issue identified by APWAA is the way the requirements for non-reactor batch vents were calculated. The current rule has a 500 lbs per year applicability cutoff for non-reactor batch vents at the facility level. APWAA has stated that the cutoff should be applicable to individual vents instead of the entire facility. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4484 Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Agency Contact: John Schaefer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0296 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: schaefer.john@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3438. INDOOR AIR TOXICS STRATEGY Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Indoor Air Toxics Strategy is a plan to reduce risks from [[Page 62290]] toxic air pollutants indoors and is in response to the July 19, 1999 release of the National Air Toxics Program/Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy (64 FR 38706). The latter strategy recognized that, although exposures to air toxics indoors may be significant, the risks associated with indoor exposures are not as well characterized as those for exposures outdoors. The Indoor Air Toxics Strategy will present the results of a screening-level ranking and selection of key air toxics indoors, which was performed to help us prioritize our future efforts in this area, and will present a plan to work with outside stakeholders to further characterize and reduce risks from air toxics indoors. The Indoor Air Toxics Strategy will rely heavily on voluntary, non- regulatory efforts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Draft Notice 01/00/02 Final Notice 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4494 Agency Contact: Pauline Johnston, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6609J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9425 Fax: 202 565-2039 Email: johnston.pauline@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3439. REVISIONS TO REGIONAL HAZE RULE TO INCORPORATE SULFUR DIOXIDE MILESTONES AND BACKSTOP EMISSIONS TRADING PROGRAM FOR NINE WESTERN STATES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7421; 42 USC 7470 to 7479; 42 USC 7491; 42 USC 7492; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7602 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.309 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation is for an action anticipated by the regional haze rule that we published in July 1999. One portion of the regional haze rule was an optional visibility protection program for nine Western States. Part of this program for the West, a long-term program to reduce stationary source emissions of sulfur dioxide, was incomplete at the time of the 1999 rule. Accordingly, the rule required Western States to submit an ``Annex'' to an earlier report of the Grand Canyon Visibility Transport Commission. We required the Annex to contain sulfur dioxide milestones for the years 2003 to 2018, to establish a program to track emissions from stationary sources over this time period, and to provide the details of a market trading program that would be triggered if a milestone is exceeded. The Western Regional Air Partnership submitted the Annex on September 29, 2000. The purpose of this rulemaking is to determine whether the Annex meets the requirements of the regional haze rule and the Clean Air Act, and if it does, to amend the regional haze rule to incorporate its provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 01/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4495 Agency Contact: Tim Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD 15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4718 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: smith.tim@epa.gov Rich Damberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15 Phone: 919 541-5592 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: damberg.rich@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3440. NESHAP: PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, AMENDMENTS TO RULE TO IMPLEMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP was promulgated June 14, 1999. The rule is codified in 40 CFR 63, Subpart LLL. This rule is being revised to reflect a pending settlement agreement with the American Portland Cement Alliance. The rule changes will be minor, and mostly will help to clarify requirements, provide monitoring alternatives and/or remove minor monitoring requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4524 Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing Agency Contact: Tripp Boone, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5625 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: boone.tripp@epa.gov Joe Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5446 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: wood.joe@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3441. EVALUATION OF UPDATED TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL ADDITIVES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: All gasoline must contain additives to control the formation of deposits in the fuel supply system and engine of motor vehicles. If uncontrolled, such deposits can result in a significant increase in motor vehicle emissions. This action will propose that updated test procedures be adopted for the certification of gasoline deposit control additives regarding [[Page 62291]] their ability to control fuel injector and intake valve deposits. The adoption of the updated procedures will ensure that the gasoline deposit control program continues to ensure an adequate level of deposit control, thereby preventing an increase in motor vehicle emissions. The updated test procedures require less time to perform and are less costly. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed procedures will reduce the burden on industry of complying with the gasoline deposit control program. The proposed action will not impact small businesses, or state, local, or tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4531 Agency Contact: Jeffrey A. Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4227 Fax: 734 214-4051 Email: herzog.jeff@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3442. MOTOR VEHICLE AND ENGINE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FEES FOR: LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS; HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES AND ENGINES; NONROAD ENGINES; AND MOTORCYCLES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7552; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 4370(c) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance (MVECP) Fee Program user fees are collected for certification and compliance activities. Currently, user fees are required by manufacturers of light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty vehicles, heavy-duty engines and motorcycles. Through this Notice, EPA is proposing to update the current fee provisions for the existing industries and incorporate fees for nonroad manufacturers. In addition, the fee schedule will be updated to reflect costs in administering compliance activities for new regulations such as the ``Tier 2'' automobile standards and nonroad engine standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4532 Sectors Affected: 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 3331 Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing; 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing; 333112 Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing; 33312 Construction Machinery Manufacturing; 333131 Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing; 3336 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; 33651 Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing; 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 33611 Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 336112 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing; 33612 Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing; 336311 Carburetor, Piston, Piston Ring and Valve Manufacturing; 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing; 33661 Ship and Boat Building; 336991 Motorcycle, Bicycle and Parts Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 33392 Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing; 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing; 33399 All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing; 333991 Power-Driven Hand Tool Manufacturing Agency Contact: Trina D. Vallion, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OTAQ/CCD, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4449 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: vallion.trina@epa.gov Daniel Harrison, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OTAQ/CCd Phone: 734 214-4281 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: harrison.dan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3443. ELECTRIC UTILITY STEAM GENERATING UNIT MACT REGULATION Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 129 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AJ65 _______________________________________________________________________ 3444. ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE NSPS AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60.270 to 60.276a Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Sources affected by the NSPS for electric arc furnaces (subparts AA, and AAa) have expressed concerns with the requirements in the NSPS to use a continuous opacity monitor (COM) to monitor opacity and report periods when the COM indicated greater than 3 percent opacity as periods of excess emissions, and have petitioned the EPA to reconsider the COM requirements. These concerns arise from recent information that indicate that COM readings may have an error of up to 4 percent, which in itself is greater than the 3 percent excess emissions threshold. The EPA is reconsidering the COM requirements, and may amend the NSPS to add alternative monitoring requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4555 Agency Contact: Kevin Cavender, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2364 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: cavender.kevin@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 [[Page 62292]] Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3445. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULE AMENDMENTS: MINOR REVISION AND ADDITION OF GRACE PERIOD FOR NEWLY DESIGNATED NONATTAINMENT AREAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 93 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is the result of a recent amendment to the Clean Air Act and a 1999 court decision on the same Act. It provides greater flexibility and more time for state and local governments to evaluate and ensure that their transportation plans will not worsen air quality conditions in areas where air quality standards have been established to protect public health and the environment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 50954 NPRM Comment Period End 11/05/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4558 Agency Contact: Denise Kearns, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4240 Fax: 734 214-4906 Email: kearns.denise@epa.gov Meg Patulski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4842 Fax: 734 214-4052 Email: patulski.meg@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3446. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENGINES: ALTERNATIVE LOW-SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a); 42 USC 7625- 1 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 69 and 80 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will carry out a flexibility provision for Alaska that was included in EPA's heavy-duty diesel rule, which was promulgated on January 18, 2001. That rule established more stringent national emission standards for heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines for the 2007 model year, and a technology-enabling sulfur limit of 15 ppm for highway diesel fuel beginning in 2006. In that rule, EPA recognized Alaska's unique geographical, meteorological, air quality, and economic factors and provided Alaska an opportunity to develop its own plan to transition to low-sulfur highway diesel fuel, as an alternative to the national transition program. Our goal in offering this flexibility is to transition Alaska into the low-sulfur fuel program in a manner that minimizes costs, while ensuring that the new vehicles and engines receive the low-sulfur fuel they need. As stated in the Federal Register notice for the diesel rule, if Alaska submits an alternative plan by April 1, 2002, and if EPA determines that it provides a reasonable alternative, EPA intends to initiate rulemaking and, within one year from the date of Alaska's submittal, promulgate a final rule to incorporate the alternative plan. A stakeholder process to develop options is already underway in Alaska, and the State informed EPA that it intends to submit an alternative transition plan in late 2001 or early 2002. This action will be in response to that anticipated submittal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4570 Sectors Affected: 336112 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing Agency Contact: Richard Babst, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN-340-F, 6406-J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9473 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: babst.richard@epa.gov Mike Shields, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406- J Phone: 202 564-9035 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: shields.mike@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3447. NON-CONFORMANCE PENALTIES FOR 2004 AND LATER MODEL YEAR HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINES AND HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL VEHICLES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7525(g) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86.1105 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 206(g) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to issue a certificate of conformity for heavy-duty engines or heavy-duty vehicles which exceed an applicable emission standard, but do not exceed an upper limit associated with that standard, if the manufacturer pays a non-conformance penalty (NCP) established by rulemaking. Three basic criteria are used to determine the eligibility of emission standards for NCPs. First, the emission standard in question must become more difficult to meet (e.g., through increased stringency). Second, substantial work must be required to meet the emission standard. Third, a technological laggard must be likely to develop. A technological laggard is defined as a manufacturer who cannot meet a particular emission standard due to technological difficulties, and, in the absence of NCPs, might be forced from the marketplace. This rule will propose that these criteria are fulfilled with respect to the 2004 model year non-methane hydrocarbon plus nitrogen oxide standard established in 1997 for heavy-duty diesel engines and heavy-duty diesel vehicles. The rule will propose specific NCPs available for manufacturers unable to comply with this standard. [[Page 62293]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4573 Sectors Affected: 33612 Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing Agency Contact: Rob French, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4380 Fax: 734 214-4869 Email: french.roberts@epa.gov Bill Charmley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Phone: 734 214-4466 Email: charmley.william@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ73 _______________________________________________________________________ 3448. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ASSORTED AMENDMENTS TO THE PHASEOUT OF CLASS I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - CHANGES UNDER THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7671 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.1 to 82.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The U.S. regulatory program is being amended to reflect changes in the international treaty, ``The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.'' These amendments: (1) will change the amount of class I ozone-depleting substances that can be produced in the United States for export to developing countries, (2) will create procedures for the transfer of allowances and CFCs under the essential-use exemption for metered-dose inhalers, and (3) ban the trade of methyl bromide with countries that are not parties (not signatories) to the Montreal Protocol. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4574 Sectors Affected: 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing Agency Contact: Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: land.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3449. MODIFICATION OF FEDERAL ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC REGULATIONS FOR 2004 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES BELOW 14,000 POUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701q CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes revisions to the existing Light-Duty On- Board Diagnostic Requirements, including revisions that will: (1) require vehicle manufacturers to monitor the catalyst for NOx emission performance in addition to existing requirements to monitor NMHC performance, whichever is more stringent; (2) require monitoring of the evaporative emissions systems for the presence of 0.020`` leaks or greater and allow for non-intrusive, engine-off methods to perform monitoring instead of the current requirements to monitor for the presence of a 0.040'' leak or greater during vehicle operation; (3) allow the use of the Control Area Network (CAN) Protocol (SAE 15765-4) for OBD communications in addition to the other allowable SAE (J1850, J1939) and ISO (9141, 14230-4); (4) new software and hardware changes to aid in OBD-I/M program implementation including adding vehicle dentification number (VIN) to the generic datastream, confining the physical location of the data link connector, and allowing the use of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a special key sequence to indicate readiness; (5) add new generic data stream parameters to aid in the repair and diagnosis of vehicle malfunctions; (6) require manufacturers to record critical pieces of OBD information under the CAP 2000 In-Use Verification Program (IUVP); and (7) establish new OBD in-use performance demonstration standards used to determine appropriate frequency of monitoring in the real world; such in-use performance standards do not currently exist which places a greater burden on our in use program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4583 Sectors Affected: 33611 Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Agency Contact: Arvon Mitcham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4522 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: mitcham.arvon@epa.gov Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4288 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: pugliese.holly@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3450. REGULATION TO ESTABLISH NEW DATE FOR RECEIPT OF SUMMER GRADE RFG AT TERMINALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.78 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish a new date of April 1 for receipt of summer grade reformulated gasoline at terminals. The rule is intended to alleviate gasoline supply shortfalls during the winter to summer transition period. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4592 [[Page 62294]] Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Chris McKenna, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9037 Fax: 240 363-8260 Email: mckenna.chris@epa.gov Barry Garelick, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406J Phone: 202 564-9028 Fax: 202 564-2085 Email: garelick.barry@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3451. RELAXATION OF SUMMER GASOLINE VOLATILITY STANDARD FOR DENVER/BOULDER AREA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.27(a)(2) (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is relaxing the summertime volatility standard (Reid Vapor Pressure - RVP) for conventional gasoline in the Denver/Boulder area from 7.8 pounds per square inch (``psi'') to 9.0 psi. This action is consistent with, and a result of, the actions EPA is taking to redesignate the Denver/Boulder area to be in attainment with the one- hour ozone standard and to approve the maintenance plan for the Denver/ Boulder area. It is also consistent with past waivers that EPA has granted to allow 9.0 psi RVP gasoline in the Denver/Boulder area since 1992. EPA does not believe that this action will cause environmental harm to the Denver/Boulder area, or that it will adversely impact small businesses or state and local governments. The area has been in compliance with the ozone standard since 1987. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4593 Agency Contact: Richard Babst, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN-340-F, 6406-J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9473 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: babst.richard@epa.gov Mike Shields, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406- J Phone: 202 564-9035 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: shields.mike@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3452. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF YEAR 2002 ESSENTIAL USE ALLOWANCES Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671-7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.4(t)(2) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: With this action EPA is allocating essential use exemptions to U.S. entities to produce and/or import class I ozone depleting substances for uses considered to be essential under the Montreal Protocol. These exemptions include the following: pharmaceutical grade CFCs for use in metered dose inhalers used in the treatment of asthma, methyl chloroform for use in the space shuttle and titan rockets, and class I substances for most laboratory and analytical uses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/01/01 66 FR 55145 NPRM Comment Period End 12/03/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4594 Sectors Affected: 54171 Research and Development in the Physical Sciences and Engineering Sciences; 54162 Environmental Consulting Services; 6215 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories; 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing; 33641 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Agency Contact: Erin Birgfeld, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9079 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: birgfeld.erin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3453. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT ALTERNATIVE METHOD APPROVALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Currently, stationary source regulations cite specific test methods to demonstrate compliance. If a source locates a test method which will measure the regulated pollutant(s) with similar precision and accuracy to the method cited in the regulation, and would like to use the alternative method, the source must petition the EPA (along with data documenting the applicability of the alternative) to allow the alternative method. Each of these alternative method approvals by letter may currently only be granted to a specific source. Source category-wide approvals must be published for comment in the Federal Register. Due to budgetary and time constraints, the process constrains industry trade associations from developing and submitting alternative test methods. Therefore, the purpose of this rulemaking is to modify the regulations to allow source category-wide alternative method approvals to be issued by letter. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 08/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4547 Agency Contact: Rima Howell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-0443 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: howell.rima@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ83 [[Page 62295]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3454. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS PARAMETER MONITORING SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 app B (New); 40 CFR 60 app F (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action proposes Performance Specification 17 (PS-17), Quality Assurance (QA) Procedure 4, and amendments to Appendix F, QA Procedure 1. Performance Specification 17 and QA Procedure 4 apply to continuous parameter monitoring systems (CPMS). Many of the rules promulgated under 40 CFR part 63 require owners and operators of affected emission units to install and operate CPMS to monitor various parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and pH, associated with the operation and performance of emission control devices. However, few, if any, of those rules specify complete procedures for ensuring the quality of the data measured by CPMS. The proposed PS-17 establishes procedures and other requirements that will ensure that those CPMS are properly selected, installed, and placed into operation. The proposed QA Procedure 4 specifies procedures that will ensure that those CPMS provide quality data on an ongoing basis. Both PS-17 and QA Procedure 4 will help to ensure compliance with emission limitations established under 40 CFR part 63. Procedure 1 of Appendix F currently addresses QA procedures for continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) that measure a single pollutant. The proposed amendments to QA Procedure 1 broadens the procedure to address the unique requirements of CEMS that are used for monitoring multiple pollutants. Because several of the regulations promulgated under 40 CFR part 63 require multiple pollutant CEMS, these amendments are needed to ensure those CEMS are operated in a manner that ensures the quality of the emission data collected. This action is not expected to have any impacts on small entities or State, local, or tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4584 Sectors Affected: 21 Mining; 22 Utilities; 31-33 Manufacturing; 486 Pipeline Transportation; 562212 Solid Waste Landfill; 562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators Agency Contact: Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN-341W, MD-19 Phone: 919 541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ86 _______________________________________________________________________ 3455. BENZENE WASTE OPERATIONS NESHAP; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7626 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This amendment will add a compliance option for tanks, making the Benzene Waste Operations NESHAP consistent with the RCRA CC rules. Hazardous waste treatment facilities have requested these amendments because they must comply with both rules. There will be no cost as a result of this action and there is no emission reduction. We expect no negative impacts on small businesses and State/local/tribal governments. Industry and government support this change. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4591 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 3311 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing; 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-0884 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: lucas.bob@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ87 _______________________________________________________________________ 3456. PROPSED AMENDMENTS TO PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER AT STATIONARY SOURCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 app B; 40 CFR 60 app F Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would repropose some monitoring specifications that were originally included in an OSWER proposal to regulate air emissions from hazardous waste combustors (as explained further below). It revises several standards and requirements related to continuous emission monitoring systems for particulate matter (PM). These include: specifications and test procedures known as Performance Specification 11 (PS-11), and quality assurance requirements known as ``Procedure 2''. The proposed revisions clarify and update performance standards and monitoring requirements for facilities required to install and use continuous monitoring equipment to measure particulate matter emissions from stacks and ducts. The action does not change any emission standards or add any additional recordkeeping requirements. This action is a supplement to actions by EPA's OSWER that included proposed regulations for hazardous waste combustors. The first action was published in the Federal Register on December 30, 1997 (62 FR 67788). Recent OAR field studies have revealed needed revisions to PS-11 and Procedure 2. In view of the significant amount of time that has passed since the last proposal was published (December 30, 1997) and the significant amount of knowledge we have recently gained from our field studies, we believe that a supplemental proposal and another opportunity for the public to comment on PS-11 and Procedure 2 are appropriate. The need to do this reproposal only recently became evident, and we apologize for the short [[Page 62296]] time between tiering and the expected proposal date. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4605 Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Agency Contact: Daniel Bivins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5244 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: bivins.dan@epa.gov Conniesue Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Phone: 919 541-7774 Fax: 919 541-1039 RIN: 2060-AJ88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3457. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK IGNITION MARINE VESSELS AND HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLES Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 94 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is pursuing brand new evaporative controls on vessels powered up by spark ignition engines. EPA is also developing tighter standards for highway motorcycles. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4626 Split from RIN 2060-AI11. Sectors Affected: 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing; 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing; 42183 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers Agency Contact: Alan Stout, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EPCD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4805 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: stout.alan@epamail.epa.gov Don Kopinski, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, OMS EPCD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4229 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: kopinski.donald@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ90 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3458. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING STATION; FOUR CORNERS POWER PLANT 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 Four Corners Plant, respectively. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48731 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3569 NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1999/September/Day-08/a23277.htm.; Formerly listed as RIN 2060-AF42, NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1999/September/Day-08/a23277.htm Agency Contact: Douglas McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco, Region 9, San Francisco, CA 94105-3901 Phone: 415 744-1246 Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco Phone: 520 498-0118 RIN: 2009-AA01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3459. NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) IMPROVEMENT Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 139 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2060-AE11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3460. NSPS: SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY - WASTEWATER (FINAL) & AMEND. TO APPENDIX C OF PART 63 & APPENDIX J OF PART 60 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: CAAA CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will develop a new source performance standard to control air emissions of volatile organic compounds from wastewater treatment operations of the synthetic chemical manufacturing industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/12/94 59 FR 46780 Supp NPRM-1st 10/11/95 60 FR 52889 [[Page 62297]] Supp NPRM-2nd Appendix J to Part 60 12/09/98 63 FR 67988 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3380 Supp NPRM-2nd- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1998/December/Day-09/a28472a.htm Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Tom Kissell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4516 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: kissell.mary@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3461. NESHAP: PETROLEUM REFINERIES; CATALYTIC CRACKING UNITS, CATALYTIC REFORMING UNITS AND SULFUR RECOVERY UNITS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; PL 101-549, 104 Stat. 2399 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 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/11/98 63 FR 48889 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3549 NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1998/September/Day-11/a23508.htm Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Bob Lucas, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-0884 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: lucas.bob@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3462. 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)(1); 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 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 2915 Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-1058 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: westlin.peter@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF83 _______________________________________________________________________ 3463. SERVICE INFORMATION REGULATION FOR LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521(m) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will require manufacturers of automobiles to provide necessary information needed to make use of emission control diagnostic systems as well as that needed to make emission-related diagnosis and repairs by any person engaged in the repairing or servicing of motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines. This will allow independent service repair garages, individual owners, parts manufacturers, etc., to have access to emission control information to better service automobiles and ensure clean air compliance requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/08/01 66 FR 30830 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3741 Agency Contact: Holly Pugliese, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214-4288 Fax: 734 214-4053 Email: pugliese.holly@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG13 [[Page 62298]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3464. 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 12/08/97 62 FR 64532 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3900 Agency Contact: Gary McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-1062 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: mcalister.gary@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG88 _______________________________________________________________________ 3465. NESHAP: CELLULOSE PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This project is to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPs) by establishing maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for facilities manufacturing cellulose ether, carboxymethyl cellulose ether, methyl cellulose ether, cellulose food casing, cellulosic sponges, producing rayon, and producing cellophane. MACT standards are under development to reduce the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from all industries to protect the public health and environment. Emissions of HAP from this industry have been associated with, but are not limited to, product washing operations, material storage tanks, and film drying. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/28/00 65 FR 52166 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3970 Project combined with SAN 3963 Sectors Affected: 325221 Cellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing; 326113 Unsupported Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5032 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: schrock.bill@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3466. CONSOLIDATED EMISSIONS REPORTING RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 110(a)(2)(F) CFR Citation: 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 report point, area, and mobile source emissions statewide. State agencies will also report fine particulate matter and its precursors. The rule will provide for flexibility in collecting and reporting data. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/23/00 65 FR 33268 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3986 Agency Contact: William B. Kuykendal, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5372 Fax: 919 541-0684 Email: kuykendal.bill@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3467. EXPANDED DEFINITIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE-FUELED VEHICLES AND ENGINES MEETING LOW-EMISSION VEHICLE EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS 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 after-market 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 [[Page 62299]] 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 of the Executive Order 13031. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/20/98 63 FR 38767 Notice 05/14/99 64 FR 26410 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4030 Agency Contact: Sam Napolitano, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6405J, Washington, DC 20640 Phone: 734 214-4310 Email: sam.napolitano@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3468. NESHAP: COKE OVENS: PUSHING, QUENCHING, AND BATTERY STACKS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: There are currently 25 active domestic coke plants, 20 of which are furnace coke plants and 5 of which are foundry coke plants. Coke oven batteries used to produce metallurgical coke at these plants emit hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) such as coke oven emissions and polycyclic organic matter listed in section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This action will establish a National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for three specific operations associated with coke ovens, namely pushing, quenching, and battery stacks. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/03/01 66 FR 35326 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4022 Sectors Affected: 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 331111 Iron and Steel Mills Agency Contact: Lula Melton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2910 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: melton.lula@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3469. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HCFC PRODUCTION, IMPORT & EXPORT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.5(h); 40 CFR 82.6(h); 40 CFR 82.8; 40 CFR 82.4(n)-(s); 40 CFR 82.4(u) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Stratospheric Protection Division currently oversees an allowance allocation system for the class I ozone-depleting substances. An allowance allocation system for class II ozone-depleting substances or hydrochloroflurocarbons (HCFCs) had not been established prior to 1998 because consumption figures had hovered around 80% of the cap imposed by the Montreal Protocol in 1992. The HCFC consumption figures for 1999 indicate that the US is within 95% of the cap; the figures for 2000 were in the low 90s. Since the US is in danger of violating this cap if high HCFC consumption rates continue into 2001, the system for allocating allowances must be in place as soon as possible in order to control HCFC consumption for all four quarters of 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/04/99 64 FR 16373 NPRM 07/20/01 66 FR 38064 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4120 Additional deadline: Montreal Protocol. The Protocol requires compliance with formulary caps of all Parties' consumption and production of HCFCs. The ANPRM and the NPRM are available on the Internet at: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/phaseout.html Agency Contact: Vera Au, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-2216 Fax: 202 565-2156 Email: au.vera@epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: land.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3470. NESHAP: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND COPOLYMERS PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1857 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. [[Page 62300]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/08/00 65 FR 76958 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4114 Agency Contact: Warren Johnson,Jr., Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5124 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: johnson.warren@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3471. PHASE I FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (FIPS) TO REDUCE THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OF OZONE IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal governments and the private sector. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 97 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, EPA is required to promulgate FIPs by January 25. NPRM, Statutory, 2003 unless States submit approvable plans. Abstract: This action would promulgate Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) which require nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions decreases. The intended effect is to reduce the transport of ozone (smog) pollution and one of its main precursors -- NOx -- across State boundaries in the eastern half of the United States. On October 27, 1998, EPA published a final rule (the NOx SIP Call) which allowed States 12 months to develop, adopt, and submit revisions to their State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to address the transport problem. The Administrator is required to promulgate a 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. On June 22, 2000, the D.C. Court of Appeals assigned a new SIP submittal date of October 30, 2000. Eleven States (Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio) and the District of Columbia had not submitted adequate SIPs, as announced in a findings rule published on December 26, 2000. EPA is continuing to work with these States to assist them in adopting State plans that meet the requirements of the NOx SIP Call; 4 States and D.C. recently submitted fully approvable plans. (Note: The FIPs discussed here will apply to all elements of the NOx SIP call that were not remanded to EPA by the court on March 3, 2000. The portions of the SIP call that were remanded to EPA will be covered under Phase 2 SIPs, and if necessary, separate FIP actions will be prepared for those.) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/21/98 63 FR 56393 Findings Rule 12/26/00 65 FR 81366 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Local Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Additional Information: SAN No. 4096 NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1998/October/Day-21/a26431.htm Findings Sectors Affected: 322122 Newsprint Mills; 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills; 32213 Paperboard Mills; 32211 Pulp Mills; 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing; 325131 Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing; 32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing; 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 327211 Flat Glass Manufacturing; 327213 Glass Container Manufacturing; 327212 Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing; 32731 Cement Manufacturing; 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 331111 Iron and Steel Mills; 331221 Cold-Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing; 33611 Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing; 333415 Air- Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; 221122 Electric Power Distribution; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation; 221121 Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control; 48621 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas; 221122 Electric Power Distribution; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation; 221121 Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control; 22133 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply 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 Jan King, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5665 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: king.jan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH87 _______________________________________________________________________ 3472. NESHAP: WET-FORMED FIBERGLASS MAT PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 1, 2001. 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 [[Page 62301]] 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 pursue a regulatory development program such that emission standards may be promulgated for this industry. Emission standards for this industry were proposed on May 26, 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/26/00 65 FR 34278 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4082 Agency Contact: Juan 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@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH89 _______________________________________________________________________ 3473. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: RECONSIDERATION ON THE 610 NONESSENTIAL PRODUCTS BAN Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671-7671(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(C) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action extends the current class I ban 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 06/14/99 64 FR 21772 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4077 Agency Contact: Cindy Newberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9729 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: newberg.cindy@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH99 _______________________________________________________________________ 3474. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) TO EXCLUDE TERTIARY BUTYL ACETATE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The definition of VOC is proposed to be revised to add tertiary butyl acetate to the list of negligibly reactive compounds. This is a deregulatory action that will remove tertiary butyl acetate from the necessity to be controlled as a VOC in SIPs for attaining the ozone standard. This is not expected to have a significant impact on small businesses or local governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52731 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4254 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.williaml@epa.gov Diane McConkey, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2344A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5588 Fax: 202 564-5603 Email: mcconkey.diane@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3475. REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION, ADOPTION, AND SUBMITTAL OF STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (GUIDELINE ON AIR QUALITY MODELS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CAAA sec 110(a)(2); CAAA sec 165(e); CAAA sec 172(a); CAAA sec 172(c); 42 USC [[Page 62302]] 7601 CAAA sec 301(a)(1); CAAA 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 Guideline on Air Quality Models, published as appendix W to 40 CFR part 51. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/21/00 65 FR 21505 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 3476. NESHAP: PRIMARY COPPER SMELTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. 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. The industry is comprised of seven smelters located in four states. All have extensive control systems for oxides of sulfur and HAPs. However, fugitive emissions may cause several smelters to exceed major source levels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/20/98 63 FR 19582 NPRM 06/26/00 65 FR 39326 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 3340 NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1998/April/Day-20/a10142.htm Agency Contact: Eugene Crumpler, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0881 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crumpler.eugene@epa.gov Al Verveart, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3477. NESHAP: INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act, as amended November 1990, requires the EPA to regulate categories of major and area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). The EPA has determined that integrated iron and steel mills emit several of the 188 HAP listed (including compounds of chromium, lead, manganese, toluene, and polycyclic organic matter) in quantities sufficient to designate them as major sources. As a consequence, integrated iron and steel facilities are among the HAP- emitting source categories selected for regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/13/01 66 FR 36836 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3346 Agency Contact: Phil Mulrine, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5289 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: mulrine.phil@epa.gov Al Vervaert, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3478. NESHAP: REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCTION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: Project is to develop a NESHAP for the source category which involves the manufacture of composite products involving thermoset resins and re-enforcements. Some of the specific products in the source category are tubs/showers, auto/truck parts, appliances, furniture, piping, construction materials, sporting goods using such materials, and intermediate compounds such as bulk molding compound and sheet molding compounds. The most common HAP in the resins used is styrene, which is present in polyester and vinylester resins as a monomer. Styrene is listed as a candidate urban area source HAP. So is methylene chloride, which is sometimes used for cleaning, and xylenes, which may appear in some mold release formulas. All HAP, except for methylene chloride, are also VOC's. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/02/01 66 FR 40324 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3326 Agency Contact: Keith Barnett, Environmental Protection Agency, Air [[Page 62303]] and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5605 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: barnett.keith@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AE79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3479. AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PROVISIONS SUBPARTS A AND B FOR 40 CFR 63 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112; PL 101-549 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1-15; 40 CFR 63.50-56 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), was 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/23/01 66 FR 16318 NPRM Comment Period End 60 day period 05/22/01 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3551 Agency Contact: Rick Colyer, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5262 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: colyer.rick@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3480. NESHAP: PAINT STRIPPING OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The EPA has determined that paint stripping operations emit at least one of the HAP's listed in section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. As a result, the source category was included on the initial list of HAP-emitting categories scheduled for promulgation within 10 years of enactment of the Act. There are several emission standards for other source categories (for example, aerospace manufacturing and wood furniture manufacturing) that already address emissions from paint stripping operations. We are currently in the process of determining if there are any other major sources of HAP emissions from paint stripping operations that are not already regulated. Furthermore, HAP emissions from paint stripping operations that are area sources will be regulated in the future as part of the urban air toxics strategy. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3746 This action being addressed under SAN 3825, RIN 2060-AG56. Agency Contact: Jaime Pagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5340 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: pagan.jaime@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3481. NESHAP: TIRE MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This is a 10-year MACT covering the HAP emissions from the manufacturing of Rubber tires. The emission sources associated with the rubber compound mixing (banbury); extruding calendaring; building; curing and finishing are covered in this MACT. Forty-one facilities have been initially identified. This includes approximately 35 facilities of at least 10 tpy and 26 facilities of at least 25 tpy. Emissions are primarily associated with rubber processing and the use of HAP-bearing solvent and cements. Several facilities have eliminated through substitution much of the HAP-bearing solvent and cements. However, evaluation of the MACT and separation of the rubber processing emissions from HAP-bearing solvents and cement will reduce the number of affected facilities to about 30. In addition, the tire cord coating operations will also be included. Typically these facilities are separate non-colocated operations. The major pollutant associated with tire cord is formaldehyde. There are approximately 12 affected major facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/18/00 65 FR 62414 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3749 Agency Contact: Tony Wayne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 62304]] Phone: 919 541-5439 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wayne.tony@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3482. NESHAP: LARGE APPLIANCE (SURFACE COATING) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This regulation will apply to surface coating of large appliance products and parts. This regulation will reduce nationwide emissions of HAPs from surface coating of large appliances, a measure required by section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/22/00 65 FR 81133 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3823 Sectors Affected: 335222 Household Refrigerator and Home Freezer Manufacturing; 335221 Household Cooking Appliance Manufacturing; 335228 Other Major Household Appliance Manufacturing; 336391 Motor Vehicle Air-Conditioning Manufacturing; 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing; 333319 Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing; 335212 Household Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturing; 333298 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; 335224 Household Laundry Equipment Manufacturing Agency Contact: Lynn Dail, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2363 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: dail.lynn@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3483. NESHAP: METAL COIL (SURFACE COATING) INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action will result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants emitted by the metal coil surface coating industry. The Agency will study what pollutants are emitted and evaluate the control techniques, including pollution prevention, that are used to reduce these emissions. The Agency will also determine what, if any, impact the rule would have on small businesses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/18/00 65 FR 44616 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3905 Agency Contact: Rhea Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2940 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: jones.rhea@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG97 _______________________________________________________________________ 3484. NESHAP: LEATHER FINISHING OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: Title III of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to develop air emission standards for facilities that emit any of the 189 hazardous air pollutants. This action will develop a MACT standard for sources involved in leather finishing operations. Facilities involved in these operations release over 1.7 million pounds of hazardous air pollutants per year. Regulation of these facilities will result in a reduction of the emissions of hazardous air pollutants, several of which are highly toxic. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/02/00 65 FR 58702 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3964 Sectors Affected: 31611 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing Agency Contact: Bill Schrock, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5032 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: schrock.bill@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3485. IMPORTATION OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES; AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7522 CAA sec 203; 42 USC 7525 CAA sec 206; 42 USC 7541 CAA sec 207; 42 USC 7542 CAA sec 208; 42 USC 7601 CAA sec 301; 42 USC 7522 CAA sec 203; 42 USC 7550 CAA sec 216; 42 USC 7601 CAA sec 301 [[Page 62305]] CFR Citation: 40 CFR 85 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 40 CFR part 85, subpart P to allow entry into the United States of vehicles which are originally sold in Canada and which are identical to their U.S. counterparts, without obtaining a certificate of conformity from EPA. This action is in response to a petition for review of import rules. The final rule also will address certain other issues in part 85, subpart P and subpart R, including: (1) formalizing a long-standing EPA policy regarding the importation of owned vehicles that are proven to be identical to a vehicle certified for sale in the United States (2) establishing new emission standards applicable to imported nonconforming vehicles; (3) clarifying the regulatory language that concerns exclusions and exemptions from meeting Federal emission requirements; and (4) providing several minor clarifications to the existing regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/24/94 59 FR 13912 Supplemental NPRM 02/12/96 61 FR 5840 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 2665 Agency Contact: Len Lazarus, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6405J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9281 RIN: 2060-AI03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3486. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: SUPPLEMENTAL RULE REGARDING A RECYCLING STANDARD UNDER SECTION 608 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CAA sec 608 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 subpart 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 non-major repairs and amend several definitions including small appliances. The rule also addresses the transfers of unreclaimed refrigerant between majority- owned and majority-controlled subsidiaries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 1 02/29/96 61 FR 7858 NPRM 11/01/96 61 FR 56493 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3556 Additional SANs 3895, 3896. This rule will address a potential adoption of a more flexible method for cleaning refrigerants for refrigerant transferred between appliances with different ownership with a potential adoption of a 3rd party certification program for labs. Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9870 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: banks.julius@epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: land.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3487. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: REFRIGERANT RECYCLING RULE AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq; 42 USC 7671(g) CAA sec 608 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82(F) Legal Deadline: None 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 venting prohibition. Requirements would parallel those of the current section 608 regulations, expanding applicability, where appropriate, to substitute refrigerants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/11/98 63 FR 32044 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3560 NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1998/June/Day-11/a15003.htm Agency Contact: Julius Banks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9870 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: banks.julius@epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: land.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3488. PAPER AND OTHER WEB COATING NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59; 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: This action would result in the reduction of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) emitted by the paper and other web coating industries. The Agency will study the various HAP and VOC pollutants emitted by the industry and will evaluate pollution prevention and control techniques which can reduce these emissions. [[Page 62306]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/13/00 65 FR 55332 Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3827 Sectors Affected: 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing; 322212 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing; 322221 Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper and Plastics Film Manufacturing; 322222 Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing; 322223 Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bag Manufacturing; 323111 Commercial Gravure Printing; 323116 Manifold Business Form Printing 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@epa.gov Dianne Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3489. SOURCE-SPECIFIC FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NAVAJO GENERATING STATION; NAVAJO NATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 49 CFR 123 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA proposes to federalize standards from the Arizona and New Mexico State Implementation Plans (SIPS) applicable to the Navajo generating station. Where necessary, EPA's proposed emission standards modify the standards extracted from the States' regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive emission control and Federal consistency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/99 64 FR 48725 Notice 01/26/00 65 FR 4244 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4315 Formerly listed as RIN 2060-AI79 Agency Contact: Douglas McDaniel, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco, Region 9, San Francisco, CA 94105-3901 Phone: 415 744-1246 Colleen McKaughan, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Office San Francisco Phone: 520 498-0118 RIN: 2009-AA00 _______________________________________________________________________ 3490. NESHAP: GENERIC MACT FOR CARBON BLACK, ETHYLENE, CYNAIDE AND SPANDEX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 1, 2001. Abstract: Several of the source categories that are subject to MACT (maximum achievable control technology) standards contain only a few sources (e.g., less than five). For such categories, EPA plans to develop a generic MACT standard for these source categories. 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76408 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4105 Sectors Affected: 325182 Carbon Black Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5416 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: morris.mark@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3491. NESHAP FOR ETHYLENE OXIDE COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION OPERATIONS- MONITORING AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed amendments will correct technical problems associated with both the emission limits (because of safety issues) and the compliance testing and monitoring requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/06/01 66 FR 13464 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4316 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 Email: markwordt.david@epa.gov Susan Wyatt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI64 [[Page 62307]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3492. PETITIONS TO DELIST HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (E.G., MEK, EGBE, METHANOL, AND MIBK) FROM SECTION 112(B)(1) OF THE CAA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Section 112(b)(3) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 28, 2000. Abstract: The Agency has received 4 petitions to remove certain pollutants (i.e., methanol, methyl ethyl ketone, ethylene glycol butyl ether, and methyl isobutyl ketone) from the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act. The Agency must review the petitions and either grant or deny the petition within 18 months of the date the complete petition was received. If the Agency grants a petition, a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register, allowing the opportunity for public comment. If the Agency denies a petition, a notice of denial will be published in the Federal Register providing an explanation for such denial. If the Agency grants a petition and ultimately removes the pollutant from the HAP list then sources emitting such pollutants would not be required to meet MACT emissions standards for the pollutant. If on the other hand, the Agency denies the petition, then MACT standards would be issued as currently planned under Section 112(c) and 112(d) of the Clean Air Act for sources emitting such pollutants. Depending on the 4 individual determinations, the Agency will issue separate notices for each. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Denial Notice: Methanol Petition -- Final Action 05/02/01 66 FR 21929 Final Actions on the Other 3 Petitions Are Expected by This Date 07/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4313 Agency Contact: Chuck French, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0467 Email: french.chuck@epa.gov Dave Guinnup, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5368 RIN: 2060-AI72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3493. AMEND SUBPART H AND I, 40 CFR PART 61, FOR EMISSIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES OTHER THAN RADON FROM DOE FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAAA 112(g) (q); PL 95-95 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61.93(a); 40 CFR 61.93(b)(2)(ii) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Subparts H and I of 40 CFR part 61 establish limits, under the Clean Air Act, for radionuclide emissions (other than radon) from Department of Energy (DOE) and other non-DOE federal facilities. These Subparts require emission sampling, monitoring, and calculations to identify compliance with the standard. The current air sampling methodology required by the standards is embodied in ANSI-N13.1-1969, a consensus guidance document that is incorporated by reference in EPA's standards. That guidance was updated in 1999, and contains new technical recommendations (that differ from the 1969 version) for obtaining representative air samples. In this rule, EPA is updating subparts H and I to incorporate the new sampling guidance, ANSI-N13.1- 1999, and require its use for new facilities and for those undergoing significant changes to ventilation systems. Existing facilities will be allowed to continue sampling in accordance with the current requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/09/00 65 FR 29934 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4273 Agency Contact: Robin Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9385 Fax: 202 565-2065 Email: anderson.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3494. REVISION TO METHOD 24 FOR ELECTRICAL INSULATING VARNISHES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of this action is to revise Method 24 to allow the use of American Society for Testing and Materials' Method D6053-96 to measure the volatile organic content of electrical insulating varnishes. Method 24 as currently written is not applicable to these types of coatings. This action will ensure consistency in testing these coatings for determining compliance with current regulations. We do not anticipate any impact on small business or State/local/tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4299 Agency Contact: Candace B. Sorrell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-1064 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: sorrell.candace@epa.gov Bill Lamason, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5374 RIN: 2060-AI94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3495. NESHAP FOR FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM FABRICATION OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 41 USC 7401 et seq [[Page 62308]] CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 2000. Abstract: The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires development of emission standards for major sources emitting any of the hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in section 112(b) of the CAA. The EPA is proposing a rule to reduce emissions of toxic air pollutants from flexible polyurethane foam fabrication operations. Toxic air pollutants, or air toxics, are those pollutants known, or suspected, to cause cancer and other serious health problems. This proposal focuses on reducing air toxics emitted from two foam fabrication emission sources: 1) loop slitter adhesive use, which includes processes that use adhesives to bond foam to foam or to other substrates (i.e., cloth, foam, plastic, and other materials) using scorched or melted foam. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/08/01 66 FR 41718 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4449 Agency Contact: Maria Noell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5607 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: noell.maria@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3496. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PHASEOUT OF CHLOROBROMOMETHANE (HALON 1011) PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 2001, See additional information. Abstract: EPA is amending its regulations for the production and import of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs). Through this action, EPA implements certain amendments made in 1999 (Beijing Amendments) to the Montreal Protocol (Protocol). This action implements the elements of the Beijing Amendments that add control measures for the chemical chlorobromomethane (CBM). Consistent with the Beijing Amendments, this action adds CBM to the list of substances addressed by production and consumption controls of both the Montreal Protocol and EPA's regulations under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA). The action creates a new group of class I substances, places CBM in this new group, and, consistent with the Beijing Amendments, designates the value of CBM's ``ozone depleting potential'' (ODP) as 0.12. This action establishes a phaseout of CBM production and import to be effective as of January 1, 2002. No allowances for production of CBM to meet ``basic domestic needs'' of Article 5 countries are provided in this action. Consistent with the Beijing Amendments, the action also bans trade in CBM with countries which are not parties to or in compliance with the Beijing Amendments. This action imposes recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with production, import, export, destruction, transhipment, essential uses and feedstock uses of CBM, but these requirements would not become effective until EPA's information collection request has been finalized. The ban does not apply to CBM production for use as a feedstock or for destruction. The ban also does not apply to CBM imports for use as a feedstock or for destruction, or to CBM imports of transhipments and heels, as long as those imports are from countries that are a party to or in compliance with the Beijing Amendments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4428 Statutory Legal Description: The Montreal Protocol as amended (1999) requires CBM to be phased out beginning 1/1/02. Therefore the U.S. intends to issue a direct final rule by 12/31/01. Sectors Affected: 115114 Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning); 3112 Grain and Oilseed Milling; 322 Paper Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 3333 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Agency Contact: Lisa Chang, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9742 Fax: 202 565-2096 Email: chang.lisa@epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: land.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3497. NESHAP FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES: PHOSPHORIC ACID MANUFACTURING AND PHOSPHATE FERTILIZERS PRODUCTION -- AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 101-549 sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 subparts AA to BB Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rules are being amended to resolve specific issues and questions raised after promulgation. The changes do not change the projections for environmental benefits, compliance costs, burden on industry, or the number of affected facilities. There are no impacts on small businesses, State, local, or tribal governments. These amendments do not raise any cross-media issues. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 62309]] Additional Information: SAN No. 4442 Agency Contact: Tanya Medley, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5422 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: medley.tanya@epa.gov Jim Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3498. GUIDELINES FOR BEST AVAILABLE RETROFIT TECHNOLOGY (BART) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7421; 42 USC 7470 to 7479; 42 USC 7491; 42 USC 7492; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7602 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.308(e)(1); 40 CFR 51 app Y (New) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: To meet the Clean Air Act's requirements, final regional haze regulations were published in the Federal Register on July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35714). These regulations include, in section 51.308(e), a requirement for best available retrofit technology (BART) for certain types of existing stationary sources of air pollutants. In the preamble to regional haze rule, we committed to issuing further guidelines to clarify the BART requirements. The purpose of this rulemaking is to provide those BART guidelines. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/20/01 66 FR 38108 Final Action 07/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4450 Agency Contact: Tim Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD 15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-4718 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: smith.tim@epa.gov Rich Damberg, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15 Phone: 919 541-5592 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: damberg.rich@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3499. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS: AMENDMENT 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 60.750; 40 CFR 60.751; 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(B); 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(C); 40 CFR 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(D); 40 CFR 60758 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the existing regulation entitled Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, subpart WWW of 40 CFR Part 60, promulgated on March 12, 1996. The amendment is being undertaken in response to requests to clarify our intent regarding what constitutes an adequate landfill gas treatment system. This action also clarifies our intent to exempt from control landfill gas that is treated/upgraded to pipeline quality natural gas. Furthermore, it clarifies who is responsible for control of untreated landfill gas that is sold. This action is necessary to clarify our intent regarding the issues discussed above. It will improve implementation and compliance with this regulation. There are no internal issues involved with the proposed amendment, and we anticipate no significant adverse reaction related to this action from regulators or environmentalists. Industry may comment on the landfill gas treatment language but in general supports the amendments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action NSPS: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4478 Sectors Affected: 562212 Solid Waste Landfill Agency Contact: Michele Laur, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5256 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: laur.michele@epa.gov K.C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3500. REVISIONS TO THE PART 97 FEDERAL NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM, THE PART 75 EMISSIONS MONITORING PROVISIONS, THE PART 72 PERMITS REGULATION PROVISIONS, AND THE PART 78 APPEAL PROCEDURES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7651 et seq; 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7403:; 42 USC 7426 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 75 (Revision); 40 CFR 97 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The purpose of these proposed revisions is to modify existing procedures for monitoring and reporting NOx and SO2 emissions for sources affected by the Acid Rain Program, the Federal NOx Budget Trading Program, and the October 27, 1998 NOx SIP call. The proposed changes will: streamline part 75 by removing outdated provisions and give electricity generators added flexibility with the monitoring and reporting requirements; tighten the calibration error limit for some units to be more in line with industry's current accepted technical specifications; make technical corrections and changes necessary to correct printing, typographical, and grammatical errors in existing rules; and correct/clarify cross references between the subject Parts to ensure consistency among the rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/13/01 66 FR 31978 Final Action 12/00/01 [[Page 62310]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4538 Split from RIN 2060-AJ30. Sectors Affected: 221111 Hydroelectric Power Generation Agency Contact: Gabrielle Stevens, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204N Phone: 202 564-2681 Email: stevens.gabrielle@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3501. FEDERAL PLAN FOR SMALL MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION UNITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act; sections 111(d) 129 and 301(a)(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 62 (New) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 directed the EPA to set emission guidelines for existing municipal waste combustion units (MWCs) under sections 111 and 129. On 12/19/95, the EPA adopted emission guidelines for MWCs under the authority of sections 111(d) and 129 of the Clean Air Act. These emission guidelines covered all MWC units located at plants with an aggregate plant combustion capacity larger than 35 tons per day of municipal solid waste. Subsequent litigation cancelled the emission guidelines for small MWC units, but the Court directed EPA to adopt a new rule for small MWC units. This rule was adopted on December 6, 2000. This action is a follow-on activity to this rulemaking. In this proposed MWC Federal Plan for small units, EPA becomes the implementing authority in those instances where the state or local agency fails to submit a plan or a plan has not yet been approved. This action makes no changes to the rule and is intended to fulfill EPA's duty under pection 129(b)(3) to promulgate a Federal Plan as a gap-filling measure until the State fulfills its statutory obligations. When the State submits an approvable State plan, the Federal plan will no longer apply to units in the State. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/14/01 66 FR 32484 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4454 About half the small municpal waste combustor owners are local governments. Agency Contact: Lalit Banker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5420 Fax: 919 541-2664 Email: banker.lalit@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3502. SECTION 126 RULE REVISION CORRECTING NOX ALLOWANCE ALLOCATIONS FOR CERTAIN UNITS IN THE FEDERAL NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7403; 42 USC 4726; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 95.42(g)(2); 40 CFR 97.43(c)(9)(new); 40 CFR 97.43(a) Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 15, 2001, Deadline for signing of final rule under settlements of litigation. Abstract: These rule revisions will correct NOx allowance allocations for certain units in the Federal NOx Budget Trading Program under section 126 of the Clean Air Act. Most of the corrections are under settlement agreements between EPA and owners of the units. The rule revisions also propose to authorize the Administrator to make similar corrections in the future by order, rather than by rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/21/00 65 FR 80398 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4491 Agency Contact: Dwight C. Alpern, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9151 Fax: 202 564-2141 Email: alpern.dwight@epa.gov Kevin Culligan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J Phone: 202 564-9172 Fax: 202 564-2141 Email: culligan.kevin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3503. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW SOURCES AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING SOURCES: LARGE MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTORS AMENDMENT OF STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, AND MALFUNCTION PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7429 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This direct final action will amend the provisions limiting startup, shutdown, and malfunction to 3 hours per occurrence to provide more time for shutdown as a result of specific malfunctions (i.e., waterwall tube failure, grate failure, and combustion air fan failure). This is a narrow technical amendment responding to new information that came in after the original rule was promulgated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4507 Agency Contact: Fred Porter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: porter.fred@epa.gov Bob Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 [[Page 62311]] Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3504. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES: VOLATILE ORGANIC LIQUID STORAGE VESSELS; AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401; 42 USC 7411; 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7416; 42 USC 7601 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This direct final action revises existing standards for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) by amending the storage vessel volume applicability criteria and adding a vapor pressure applicability criterion. This is a narrow technical amendment responding to new information that came in after the original rule was promulgated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4508 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals Agency Contact: Mark Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5416 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: morris.mark@epa.gov Penny Lassiter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13 Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3505. MODIFICATION OF THE ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE DATE CUT-OFF LIMIT FOR DATA USED IN DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL BASELINE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(l); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91(b)(1)(i); 40 CFR 80.93(a) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The goal of the anti-dumping program is to maintain gasoline quality throughout the country. Without the program, as refiners produce cleaner, reformulated gasoline for certain localities under the Clean Air Act, they could take the chemicals removed and ``dump'' them into supplies of ``ordinary'' non-reformulated gasoline as a cost- saving measure. The anti-dumping program prohibits this. This rule amends the existing anti-dumping program to accommodate certain refiners with unusual data problems. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4528 Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4287 Fax: 734 214-4051 Email: brunner.christine@epa.gov Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2344, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5593 Fax: 202 564-5603 Email: simms.patrice@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ59 _______________________________________________________________________ 3506. CHANGE IN THE DEFINITION OF MAJOR SOURCE FOR OPERATING PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70.2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would remove the requirement for sources to count fugitive emissions (such as equipment leaks) when determining major source status if they are in categories subject to standards under section 111 or 112 promulgated after August 7, 1980. Making this change removes impediments to full approval of permit programs in several States and facilitates compliance with a settlement agreement with environmental groups. This action was proposed in 1994 and reproposed in 1995, after which work was stopped due to other priorities. It is now being re-tiered because so much time has elapsed since proposal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/29/94 59 FR 44460 NPRM 08/31/95 60 FR 45529 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4529 Agency Contact: Ray Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3153 Email: vogel.ray@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ60 _______________________________________________________________________ 3507. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES; CORRECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(l); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.81(a)(1) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule corrects a final regulatory action which was published in the Federal Register on March 29, 2001 (66 FR 17230). The correction consists of restoring a paragraph that was inadvertently omitted when the final rule was published. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4554 [[Page 62312]] Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4287 Fax: 734 214-4051 Email: brunner.christine@epa.gov Paul Cort, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Phone: 202 564-5573 Fax: 202 564-5603 Email: cort.paul@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3508. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES; SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TIER 2/GASOLINE SULFUR REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a); 42 USC 7401 to 7521(l); 42 USC 7521(m) to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80; 40 CFR 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This direct final rule (and concurrent proposal) corrects, amends, and revises certain provisions of the Tier 2/Gasoline Sulfur regulations to assist regulated entities with program implementation and compliance. First, it makes minor corrections to clarify the regulations governing compliance with the gasoline sulfur standards. Second, with respect to the low sulfur gasoline program, it removes the anti-backsliding provision of the Geographic Phase-in Area (GPA) program by establishing a flat GPA gasoline standard of 150 ppm sulfur. Third, it amends certain provisions of the Averaging, Banking, and Trading (ABT) programs to assist domestic and foreign refiners and importers in generating sulfur credits and allotments. Fourth, it clarifies and amends certain downstream standards for parties in the gasoline distribution system to assist them with program compliance. Finally, today's action makes minor revisions to the regulations governing compliance with the vehicle standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule and Concurrent NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4569 Sectors Affected: 336111 Automobile Manufacturing; 336112 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Manners, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4873 Fax: 734 214-4051 Email: manners.mary@epa.gov Robin Moran, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD Phone: 734 214-4781 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: moran.robin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ71 _______________________________________________________________________ 3509. MODIFICATION OF THE ANTI-DUMPING BASELINE DATE CUT-OFF LIMIT FOR DATA USED IN DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL BASELINE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7521(1); 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.91(b)(1)(i); 40 CFR 80.93(a) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: ``Dumping'' refers to the practice whereby refiners making clean fuels for certain markets (such as reformulated gasoline for clean-air purposes) take the pollutants removed from the clean fuels and ``dump'' them into other fuels they are producing for other markets. This, if allowed, would make those other fuels even dirtier than before, and so the Clean Air Act prohibits this practice. EPA has existing ``anti-dumping'' rules on the books that codify this Clean Air Act prohibition. This regulation is a minor technical amendment to those existing regulations. It would amend a portion of those regulations to allow the use of data collected after January 1, 1995 in the development of baselines, and it would establish a cut-off date of January 1, 2002 for the submission of all individual baselines under the anti-dumping program. This date is the same as that allowed for foreign refineries seeking a unique individual baseline under the anti- dumping program.) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4604 Agency Contact: Christine Brunner, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4287 Fax: 734 214-4051 Email: brunner.christine@epa.gov Patrice Simms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2344, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5593 Fax: 202 564-5603 Email: simms.patrice@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3510. COMPILATION OF SOURCE-SPECIFIC ALTERNATIVE METHODS BEING APPROVED FOR SOURCE-CATEGORY WIDE APPLICATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Sources have applied for approval of alternative test methods for use at their facility. The Agency has approved these methods and issued letters of approval to each requestor. The Agency has determined that these methods could be used at similar sources, thus giving those sources an alternative test method to the one cited in the regulation. This action seeks to publish these facility-specific approvals in order to provide other facilities within the source category the option of using the alternative method. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4548 Agency Contact: Rima Howell, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-0443 Fax: 919 541-1039 [[Page 62313]] Email: howell.rima@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3511. STATE AND FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAM: REMOVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO PART 70 AND PART 71 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414a; 42 USC 7661 to 7661f CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 (Revisions) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Action is in response to the October 29, 1999, United States Circuit Court of Appeals decision to remand to EPA part of the October 22, 1997, Compliance Assurance Monitoring rulemaking that included revisions to parts 70 and 71 compliance certification requirements. The Court ruled that the compliance certification must address whether the affected facility has been in continuous or intermittent compliance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4600 Split from RIN 2060-AJ04 Agency Contact: Peter Westlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-1058 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: westlin.peter@epa.gov Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN- 341W, MD-19 Phone: 919 541-5635 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: parker.barrett@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ89 _______________________________________________________________________ 3512. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR ANDERSEN CORPORATION'S FACILITY IN BAYPORT, MINNESOTA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 740 to 7671q CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule would implement a project under the Project XL program for the Andersen Corporation facility located in Bayport, Minnesota. The terms of the project are defined in a draft Final Project Agreement (FPA) which is being made available for public review and comment by the Federal Register notice. The proposed site-specific rule, applicable only to the Andersen Bayport facility, would facilitate implementation of the project. Through the notice, EPA solicits comment on the proposed rule, the draft FPA, and the project generally. The proposed site-specific rule is intended to provide regulatory changes under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) to implement Andersen's XL project, which will result in superior environmental performance and, at the same time, provide Andersen with greater operational flexibility. The proposed site-specific rule would change some of the CAA requirements which apply to the Andersen Bayport facility for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program, in particular existing synthetic minor limits that apply to some VOC sources in the Bayport facility. Synthetic minor limits are operational and control limitations which serve to limit the net emissions increase associated with proposed new or modified units or systems to less than the applicable significance level and thereby keep them out of PSD review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/19/99 64 FR 19097 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4278 Agency Contact: Nancy Birnbaum, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1802, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2601 Fax: 202 401-6637 Email: birnbaum.nancy@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA21 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3513. REVISED PERMIT REVISION PROCEDURES FOR THE FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7661(a)(d)(3) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 71.7 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. The Agency does not anticipate any significant impact on small businesses and State/local/tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal 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 Email: voorhees.scott@epa.gov Steve Hitte, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-0886 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: hitte.steve@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG92 [[Page 62314]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3514. 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: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2001. 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 Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3958 Agency Contact: Solomon Ricks, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-19, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541-5242 Fax: 919 541-1039 Email: ricks.solomon@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3515. REVIEW OF MINOR NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As required by the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) provisions, the EPA is proposing Federal regulations governing preconstruction permitting of minor and major stationary sources of air pollution in Indian country. Pursuant to the Tribal Air Rule, eligible Indian tribes may receive EPA authorization to develop and implement such programs. The Federal NSR permitting programs would be effective throughout Indian country and would be implemented by EPA if eligible Indian tribes do not elect, or do not receive authorization, to manage such programs. The proposed Federal minor NSR rule would require sources in Indian country, with certain exceptions, to obtain a permit prior to construction if they are: (1) new minor sources, (2) existing minor sources undergoing modification, or (3) existing major sources undergoing minor modification. The proposed rule also would allow new or existing stationary sources to accept enforceable limits on their production capacity or hours of operation in order to be considered minor sources and avoid being subject to other Clean Air Act requirements such as the title V operating permit program. The proposed Federal major NSR rule would require sources in nonattainment areas in Indian country to obtain a permit prior to construction if they are: (1) new major sources, or (2) existing major sources undergoing major modification. These rules would not impose any mandates on tribal governments to implement NSR permitting programs. Tribal governments may be affected, however, insofar as they own or operate sources that must obtain a permit from the EPA under the final Federal permitting program regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/02 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3975 Agency Contact: Karen Blanchard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5503 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: blanchard.karen@epa.gov Sara Terry, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-11, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-7576 Fax: 919 541-7925 Email: terry.sara@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3516. FEDERAL MAJOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW (NSR) PROGRAM FOR NONATTAINMENT AREAS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 51.165; 40 CFR 52.10; 40 CFR 52.24 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act (Act) (title I, part D) requires that construction permit programs for new or modified major stationary sources of air pollution be established for areas not attaining the NAAQS. This action will add Federal rules at 40 CFR 52.10 for permitting the construction of new or modified major stationary sources in certain nonattainment areas where State, local, or tribal rules in whole or in part are not in place that meet the statutory permitting requirements. These rules will basically incorporate the requirements for State nonattainment NSR permit programs, codified at 40 CFR 51.165(a), with supplemental provisions added to make explicit the permit requirements of section 173 of the Act and certain long-standing policies regarding nonattainment NSR permitting. This action will also change 40 CFR 52.24 to specify that the requirements of 40 CFR 52.10 govern any permits issued in certain nonattainment areas where acceptable nonattainment NSR rules are not in place. Changes to 40 CFR part 124 will specify that the permit processing, public participation, and permit appeal requirements that otherwise apply to Federal PSD permitting will also apply, in most cases, to Federal nonattainment NSR permitting under 40 CFR 52.10. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4046 [[Page 62315]] Agency Contact: Dave Svendsgaard, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-12, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-2380 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: svendsgaard.dave@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3517. GENERAL CONFORMITY REGULATIONS; REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401-7671 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.850 to 51.860; 40 CFR 93.150 to 93.160 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act prohibits Federal entities from taking actions which do not conform to the State implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). In November 1993, EPA promulgated two sets of regulations to implement section 176(c). First, on November 24, EPA promulgated the Transportation Conformity Regulations to establish the criteria and procedures for determining that transportation plans, programs, and projects 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, known 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 the implementation of the General Conformity Regulations, including the requirements for areas designated nonattainment for the newly promulgated NAAQS. In conjunction with an ad hoc work group of representatives from several Federal agencies, EPA will review the implementation of the General Conformity Regulations. The EPA will then propose and promulgate any appropriate revision to those regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4070 Agency Contact: Annie Nikbakht, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5246 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: nikbakht.annie@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3518. REVISIONS TO AIR POLLUTION EMERGENCY EPISODE REQUIREMENTS (SUBPART H, 40 CFR PART 51) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(G); 42 USC 7603 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 app L; 40 CFR 51.150 to 51.153 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 40 CFR part 51.150-51.153 require States to have contingency plans to prevent air pollution levels from reaching the significant harm level (SHL) for CO, O3, SO2, NOx, and PM. Appendix L provides example guidance to the States on appropriate courses of action to take at each episode stage (i.e., alert, warning, and emergency) to ensure the SHL is not reached. These requirements were developed in the 1970's, based on the NAAQS from that era. Since that time, ambient air quality levels have decreased nationwide. Today, many areas/sources that no longer need episode plans must still develop them. This rule would update and simplify the criteria used to determine which areas would require episode plans. Areas with no more than one exceedance of the Alert level over the past 5 years would not need to develop emergency episode plans. Sources with the potential to cause exceedances of the SHL due to a process/control equipment malfunction would need to develop source contingency plans to prevent (and to respond to) such malfunctions. Appendix L would also be revised to reflect the revised program requirements. The result will be a sensible, credible program replacing an outdated program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4247 Agency Contact: Tom Helms, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5527 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: helms.tom@epa.gov John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5666 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: silvasi.john@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3519. REVISION OF EPA'S RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12777; PL 96-295 Sec 304 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 [[Page 62316]] 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Final Plan To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3638 Was previously listed in the Regulatory Agenda as RIN 2060-AF85. Agency Contact: Craig Conklin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9222 RIN: 2060-AI49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3520. NESHAP: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On February 2, 1998, we proposed NESHAP for oil and gas production (major sources), oil and gas production (area sources), and natural gas transmission and storage in one package. On June 17, 1999, we promulgated NESHAP for oil and gas production (major sources) and natural gas transmission and storage. In this action, we will publish a supplemental proposal for the oil and gas production glycol dehydrators (area sources) and subsequently promulgate the proposal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Supplemental NPRM 06/00/03 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4162 Agency Contact: Greg Nizich, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3078 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: nizich.greg@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13 Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3521. FIELD CITATION PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7413(d) CAA sec 113(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Clean Air Act Amendments give EPA the authority to issue on-the-spot field citations for minor violations of the Clean Air Act, with penalties of up to $5,000 per day of violation. Section 113(d) of the Act requires the field citation program to be implemented through regulations which provide the informal hearing procedures. These hearing procedures are not required to be as rigorous as those imposed by the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), but nevertheless must provide due process. Agency guidance providing appropriate penalties for specific minor violations will be prepared for EPA employees and made available to the regulated community. Training on the issuance of field citations will also be developed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/03/94 59 FR 22776 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 2937 Agency Contact: Cary Secrest, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2242A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-8661 RIN: 2020-AA32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3522. NSPS AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR OTHER SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7509 CAA sec 129 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 129 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 requires the Agency to promulgate New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) for solid waste incinerators. Section 129 specifically required the Administrator to publish a schedule for regulating Other Solid Waste Incinerators (OSWI). A notice published on November 9, 2000 announced that the Administrator would promulgate OSWI standards by November 15, 2005. The notice also listed what classes of incinerators might be covered by the OSWI standards. Standards will be set for the following pollutants: particulate matter, opacity, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, lead cadmium, mercury, and dioxins and dibenzofurans. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/09/00 65 FR 66850 NPRM 11/00/04 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3751 Agency Contact: Fred Porter, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: porter.fred@epa.gov Bob Wayland, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-1045 Fax: 919 541-5450 [[Page 62317]] Email: wayland.robertj@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3523. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY: PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR NON-FEDERAL CLASS I AREAS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7670-7479 CAA sec 160-169 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act's prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program, a State or tribe may redesignate 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 10/00/03 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3919 Agency Contact: Darrel Harmon, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6101A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7416 Fax: 202 501-1153 Email: harmon.darrel@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3524. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: UPDATE OF THE SUBSTITUTES LIST UNDER THE SIGNIFICANT NEW ALTERNATIVES POLICY (SNAP) PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7601; 42 USC 7671(k) CAA sec 612 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82; 40 CFR 9 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 Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/16/92 57 FR 1984 NPRM 05/12/93 58 FR 28094 Final Rule 03/18/94 59 FR 13044 Notice 1 08/26/94 59 FR 44240 NPRM 1 09/26/94 59 FR 49108 Notice 2 01/13/95 60 FR 3318 Final Rule 1 06/13/95 60 FR 31092 Notice 3 07/28/95 60 FR 38729 NPRM 2 10/02/95 60 FR 51383 Notice 4 02/08/96 61 FR 4736 NPRM 3 05/22/96 61 FR 25604 Final Rule 2 05/22/96 61 FR 25585 Notice 5 09/05/96 61 FR 47012 Final Rule 3 10/16/96 61 FR 54030 Notice 6 03/10/97 62 FR 10700 NPRM 4 05/21/97 62 FR 27874 Notice 7 06/03/97 62 FR 30275 NPRM 5 02/03/98 63 FR 5491 Notice 8 02/24/98 63 FR 9151 Notice 9 05/22/98 63 FR 28251 Interim Final Rule 7 01/26/99 64 FR 3861 Interim Final Rule 8 01/26/99 64 FR 3865 ANPRM 9 02/18/99 64 FR 8043 NPRM 6 02/18/99 64 FR 8038 Final Rule 5 04/28/99 64 FR 22981 Notice 10 06/08/99 64 FR 30410 Notice 11 12/06/99 64 FR 68039 Notice 12 04/11/00 65 FR 19327 Final Rule 6 04/26/00 65 FR 24387 Notice 13 06/19/00 65 FR 37900 NPRM 10 07/11/00 65 FR 42653 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3525 Agency Contact: Anhar Karimjee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-2683 Fax: 202 565-2095 RIN: 2060-AG12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3525. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(7); AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC; TECHNICAL AMENDMENT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: CAA 112(r) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.210 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR Part 68 require certain stationary sources to report an Off-site Consequence Analysis (OCA), including a worst-case release scenario, in a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that is to be made available to the public. In response to concerns that posting OCA information on the Internet might increase the risk of terrorist and other criminal activities, on August 5, 1999 the Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act was enacted. The Act requires the President to promulgate regulations governing the distribution of the OCA sections of RMPs that, in the opinion of the President, would minimize the likelihood of accidental releases and the risk of terrorist and other criminal activities associated with posting this information. The President delegated his rulemaking authority to the Attorney General and the Administrator of EPA, who jointly promulgated the required regulations at 40 CFR part 1400. The part 1400 regulations restrict the public's access to the OCA sections of RMPs in certain ways. As currently drafted, however, section 68.210(a) of part 68 states that RMPs are available to the public under CAA section 114, which makes information collected under the CAA, including RMPs in their entirety, available to the public, except for confidential business information. EPA is therefore revising 40 CFR section 68.210(a) to reflect the August 2000 rulemaking and the revision will state that OCA data is made available to the public under the provisions of 40 CFR part 1400. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action To Be Determined [[Page 62318]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4607 Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-8019 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov John Ferris, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-7992 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: ferris.john@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3526. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 112(R)(3); REVISIONS TO THE LIST OF SUBSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: CAA 112(r) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68.130 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The list of substances subject to the Chemical Accident Prevention requirements at 40 CFR part 68 was promulgated on January 31, 1994. The Clean Air Act states that the list may be revised from time to time by EPA's own motion or by petition and shall be reviewed at least every 5 years. Since the January 1994 final list rule, EPA has modified the listing for hydrochloric acid; deleted a category of explosive chemicals; exempted flammable substances in gasoline used as fuel and in naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixtures prior to initial processing; and excluded flammable substances used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at a retail facility. In fulfillment of the statute's five-year review requirement, EPA has conducted a thorough review of the list. Based on that review, EPA is proposing additions, deletions and modifications to the list of substances. Deletions are based on EPA's review of the chemical toxicity, physical property, production/use quantity and accident history of currently listed substances and new information or erroneous data that impacts the basis of the chemical's listing. Other toxic and flammable chemicals are proposed to be added because they meet the criteria for listing a toxic or flammable substance. In addition, EPA proposes to revise the reporting threshold and toxic endpoints of several toxic substances based on updated toxicity information. Facilities with more than the threshold quantity of a listed substance in a process are required to develop a Risk Management Program and submit a Risk Management Plan to EPA. The proposed changes to the list will ensure that facilities are properly managing risks of the most acutely toxic and flammable chemicals that could have an adverse impact on the facility and surrounding community in event of an accidental release. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4619 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Kathy Franklin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-7987 Fax: 202 564-8211 Email: franklin.kathy@epa.gov Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-8019 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE96 _______________________________________________________________________ 3527. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING QUARANTINE AND PRESHIPMENT METHYL BROMIDE AND TRADE BAN WITH NON-PARTIES TO THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7671 to 7671(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.1 to 82.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Montreal Protocol exempts quarantine and preshipment from the methyl bromide production and import baseline; therefore, a regulation must be promulgated to allow for the exemption in EPA's current allowance system. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/19/01 66 FR 37752 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4253 OLD TITLE: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Quarantine and Preshipment Methyl Bromide Used in the United States and Baseline Adjustments Agency Contact: Suzanne Bratis, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-3515 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: bratis.suzanne@epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: land.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3528. REVIEW NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act Title I CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 31, 2001, Clean Air Act requires reviews every five years. Abstract: Review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide (CO) every 5 years is mandated by the Clean Air Act. This review assesses the available scientific data about the health and environmental effects of CO and translates the science into terms that can be used in making recommendations about whether or how the standards should be changed. The last review of the CO NAAQS was [[Page 62319]] completed in 1994 with a final decision that revisions were not appropriate at that time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 Final Action 05/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4266 Agency Contact: David McKee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5288 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: mckee.dave@epa.gov Harvey Richmond, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5271 Fax: 919 541-0237 Email: richmond.harvey@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3529. REVISION TO NOX SIP CALL EMISSION BUDGETS FOR CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(D); 42 USC 7410(k)(5) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On October 27, 1998, EPA published a final rule (the OTAG SIP Call) 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 and its precursor, NOx. Subsequent to the promulgation of the SIP call, EPA and the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island signed a memorandum of understanding that obligated EPA to propose to redistribute the budgets assigned to the three States in a different way. This action would carry out that obligation. This redistribution would not lead to an increase in the overall budget for the three States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 09/15/99 64 FR 49987 Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule 11/01/99 64 FR 58792 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4276 Direct Final Action- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1999/September/Day-15/a23914.htm Withdrawal-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1999/November/Day-01/a28519.htm Agency Contact: Kathryn Petrillo, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J Phone: 202 564-9093 Fax: 202 565-2141 Email: petrillo.kathryn@epa.gov Kevin Culligan, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6204J Phone: 202 564-9172 Fax: 202 564-2141 Email: culligan.kevin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3530. INTERSTATE OZONE TRANSPORT: RULEMAKING ON SECTION 126 PETITIONS FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, AND NEW JERSEY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 7426 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 52; 40 CFR 97 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 14, 1999, The rulemaking includes action on 4 separate petitions. See Additional Information. Abstract: In April through July 1999, 3 Northeastern States (New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware) and the District of Columbia submitted individual petitions to EPA in accordance with section 126 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Each petition specifically requests that EPA make a finding that nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from certain stationary sources in other States significantly contribute to ozone nonattainment and maintenance problems with respect to the 1-hour and 8-hour ozone standards in the petitioning State. If EPA makes such a finding of significant contribution, EPA is authorized to establish Federal emissions limits for the sources. The petitions rely on the analyses from EPA's NOx SIP call. The sources targeted by the petitions are large electricity generating units and large non-electricity generating units, as defined in EPA's NOx SIP call. The CAA requires EPA to take final action on the petitions within 60 days of receipt, but may extend the deadline for up to 6 additional months to allow for public process. The EPA took rulemaking action on similar petitions from 8 other northeastern States that were submitted in 1997. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4383 There is a different statutory deadline associated with each petition based on the date of receipt by EPA: New Jersey - 12/14/99, Maryland - 01/01/00, Delaware - 02/10/00, District of Columbia - 03/07/00 Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3347 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: oldham.carla@epa.gov David Cole, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5565 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: cole.david@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI99 [[Page 62320]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3531. RESCINDING FINDING THAT PRE-EXISTING PM10 STANDARDS NO LONGER APPLICABLE IN NORTHERN ADA COUNTY/BOISE, IDAHO Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50.6(d); 40 CFR 52.676; 40 CFR 81.313 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The EPA had previously taken action to revoke the PM-10 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for the Boise/Ada County area in anticipation that a revised PM-10 NAAQS would soon be in place. However, the DC Circuit court subsequently vacated the revised PM-10 NAAQS, the effectiveness of which served as the underlying basis for EPA's decision to revoke the pre-existing PM-10 NAAQS. Therefore, in order to protect public health in the Boise/Ada County area, EPA is proposing to reinstate the pre-existing PM-10 NAAQS. Without this action there would be no Federal PM-10 NAAQS applicable to this area. This action is tentatively subject to the terms of a settlement agreement that was signed by all parties in January 2001. A Federal Register notice of the proposed settlement requesting public comment was published January 30, 2001 in accordance with section 113(g) of the Act. Written comments on the proposed settlement agreement must be received by EPA (Mike Prosper) by March 1, 2001. Unless EPA or DOJ determine, following the comment period, that consent is inappropriate the settlement agreement will then be executed by the parties. This action will then be fully subject to the terms of the settlement agreement. No negative comments received. EPA/DOJ signed the settlement agreement and the State is in the process of carrying out its obligations under the settlement agreement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/26/00 65 FR 39321 Notice Extension of Comment Period 07/26/00 65 FR 45953 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4391 Agency Contact: Gary Blais, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-15, MD-15, RTP, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-3223 Fax: 919 541-5489 Email: blais.gary@epa.gov Geoffrey Wilcox, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 2344A, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-5601 Email: wilcox.geoffrey@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ05 _______________________________________________________________________ 3532. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING CRITICAL AND EMERGENCY USES OF METHYL BROMIDE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7671c; PL 764 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: With this action, EPA will revise the accelerated phaseout regulations that govern the production, import, export, transformation and destruction of substances that deplete the ozone layer. The amendments will incorporate exemptions permitted under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and recent changes to the Clean Air Act. Specifically, the amendments will create a process to exempt production and consumption of quantities of methyl bromide for critical and emergency uses from the 2005 phaseout of methyl bromide. Because this is an exemption, the rule will confer a benefit on affected entities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4535 Agency Contact: Amber Moreen, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9295 Fax: 202 565-2095 Email: moreen.amber@epa.gov Tom Land, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9185 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: land.tom@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3533. PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY NESHAP: AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT COURT REMAND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry NESHAP was promulgated June 14, 1999, and has been codified in 40 Code of Federal Regulations 63, Subpart LLL. The Sierra Club and the National Lime Association petitioned the court to review subpart LLL, while the American Portland Cement Alliance (APCA) opted to negotiate a settlement agreement. (Note that there is currently a separate rule under development to amend subpart LLL to implement the settlement agreement with the APCA -- SAN 4524, RIN 2060-AJ57). On December 15, 2000, a panel of the D.C. Circuit issued its opinion in National Lime Assn. v. EPA. The Court remanded the three standards for which we established floors of no control (hydrogen chloride [HCl], total hydrocarbon (THC), and mercury (Hg)). The Court found that we committed error in not considering other means of control, in particular, control of HAPs in raw materials and in fossil fuels. The Court also remanded that we consider setting beyond-the-floor standards for HAP metals, for which particulate matter (PM) is a surrogate. This action will consist of amendments to respond to the court remand. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined [[Page 62321]] Additional Information: SAN No. 4585 Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing Agency Contact: Joseph Wood, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD-13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5446 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: wood.joe@epa.gov James Crowder, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, MD- 13, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3534. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION'S FACILITY IN BIG ISLAND, VIRGINIA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Project XL program, the EPA is supporting a project for the Georgia-Pacific Corporation facility located in Big Island, Virginia. The EPA is promulgating this rule, applicable only to the Georgia-Pacific Big Island facility, to help implement the project. Under the XL project, Georgia-Pacific will install and operate the first commercial scale black liquor gasification system in the United States. This system will provide superior air emissions reductions and energy benefits compared to use of conventional recovery technology for black liquor in the pulp and paper industry. However, since this will be the first commercial scale demonstration of this technology, there is some risk that the technology will take longer than planned to work properly or may not ever work properly. If either of these scenarios happens, Georgia-Pacific requires relief from otherwise applicable air emission standards to allow time for the new technology to achieve expected performance or, in the event of failure, to allow time for Georgia-Pacific to build conventional recovery technology that will meet applicable standards. Without this relief, Georgia-Pacific would not undertake commercialization of this promising technology. Therefore, this rule provides relief (in the form of limited duration compliance extensions)from otherwise applicable hazardous air pollutant emission standards, as needed during the conduct of the XL project. The specific standard amended by this rule is: Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfate, and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4471 Formerly RIN 2060-AJ39. Sectors Affected: 32211 Pulp Mills; 32211 Pulp Mills Agency Contact: David Beck, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, MD-10, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541-5421 Fax: 919 541-2464 Email: beck.david@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA26 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions Clean Air Act (CAA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3535. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 197 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/13/01 66 FR 32074 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Ray Clark Phone: 202 564-9198 Fax: 202 565-2065 Email: clark.ray@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3536. NESHAP: PULP AND PAPER PRODUCTION; AMENDMENTS TO THE PROMULGATED RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.440 to 63.459 (Revision) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Technical Corrections 05/14/01 66 FR 24268 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Stephen Shedd Phone: 919 541-5397 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: shedd.steve@epa.gov Kent C. Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3537. NESHAP: MANUFACTURING OF NUTRITIONAL YEAST Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/21/01 66 FR 27876 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David Markwordt Phone: 919 541-0837 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: markwordt.david@epa.gov Susan Wyatt Phone: 919 541-5674 Fax: 919 541-0942 Email: wyatt.susan@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AF30 [[Page 62322]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3538. NESHAP: BOAT MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/22/01 66 FR 44218 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mark Morris Phone: 919 541-5416 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: morris.mark@epa.gov Penny Lassiter Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AG27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3539. NESHAP: SOLVENT EXTRACTION FOR VEGETABLE OIL PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/12/01 66 FR 19003 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James Durham Phone: 919 541-5672 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: durham.jim@epa.gov K.C. Hustvedt Phone: 919 541-5395 Fax: 919 541-0246 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH22 _______________________________________________________________________ 3540. CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS: FLEXIBLE PACKAGE PRINTING MATERIALS: DETERMINATION ON CONTROL TECHNIQUES GUIDELINES IN LIEU OF REGULATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Action 09/24/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Paul Almodovar Phone: 919 541-0283 Fax: 919 541-5689 Email: almodovar.paul@epa.gov Dianne Byrne Phone: 919 541-5689 Fax: 919 541-5342 Email: byrne.dianne@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3541. IDENTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL OZONE AREAS ATTAINING THE 1-HOUR STANDARD AND TO WHICH THE 1-HOUR STANDARD IS NO LONGER APPLICABLE (7 AREAS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 81 (Revision) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Action 09/19/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Annie Nikbakht Phone: 919 541-5246 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: nikbakht.annie@epa.gov Barry Gilbert Phone: 919 541-5238 Fax: 919 541-0824 Email: gilbert.barry@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3542. NESHAP: LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged into RIN 2060-AI67, SAN No. 4325 09/28/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Agency Contact: Gene Crumper Phone: 919 541-0881 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crumpler.gene@epa.gov Al Vervaert Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3543. REGULATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES: REFORMULATED GASOLINE ADJUSTMENT Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.45 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/17/01 66 FR 37156 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barry Garelick Phone: 202 564-9028 Fax: 202 564-2085 Email: garelick.barry@epa.gov Lori Stewart Phone: 202 564-9028 Fax: 202 565-2084 Email: shields.mike@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AI98 _______________________________________________________________________ 3544. NESHAP: ALUMINUM DIE CASTING AND ALUMINUM FOUNDRIES Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Action 09/28/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago Phone: 919 541-1084 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: santiago.juan@epa.gov Jim Crowder Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ09 [[Page 62323]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3545. REMOVAL OF ALUMINUM DIE CASTING AND ALUMINUM FOUNDRIES FROM THE SECONDARY ALUMINUM NESHAP AND APPLICABILITY STAY FOR THESE INDUSTRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Action 10/31/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Juan E. Santiago Phone: 919 541-1084 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: santiago.juan@epa.gov Jim Crowder Phone: 919 541-5596 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: crowder.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3546. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL-USE ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2001: LABORATORY ESSENTIAL USE EXEMPTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 2001 De Minimis Exemption 03/13/01 66 FR 14760 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Erin Birgfeld Phone: 202 564-9079 Fax: 202 565-2155 Email: birgfeld.erin@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ15 _______________________________________________________________________ 3547. NESHAP FOR PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION: DIRECT FINAL AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 (Revision) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule Amendments 08/02/01 66 FR 40121 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Randy McDonald Phone: 919 541-5402 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: mcdonald.randy@epa.gov Penny Lassiter Phone: 919 541-5396 Fax: 919 541-3470 Email: lassiter.penny@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3548. REVISION TO INTERIM APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/15/01 66 FR 27008 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Roger Powell Phone: 919 541-5331 Fax: 919 541-5509 Email: powell.roger@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3549. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW SOURCES AND EMISSION GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING SOURCES: LARGE MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTORS AMENDMENT OF MASS BURN ROTARY WATERWALL DEFINITION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 07/12/01 66 FR 36473 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Fred Porter Phone: 919 541-5251 Fax: 919 541-5450 Email: porter.fred@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3550. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AMENDMENTS TO THE TIER 2/GASOLINE SULFUR REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80; 40 CFR 86 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 04/13/01 66 FR 19296 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Don Kopinski Phone: 734 214-4229 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: kopinski.donald@epa.gov Paul Machele Phone: 734 214-4264 Fax: 734 214-4050 Email: machiele.paul@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3551. PETITION BY COLORADO TO RELAX THE REID VAPOR PRESSURE STANDARD FOR GASOLINE FOR 2001 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.27 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 05/24/01 66 FR 28807 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Marilyn Winstead McCall Phone: 202 564-9020 RIN: 2060-AJ55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3552. NESHAP: AMENDMENTS TO FERROALLOYS PRODUCTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 03/20/01 66 FR 16007 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Conrad Chin Phone: 919 541-1512 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: chin.conrad@epa.gov [[Page 62324]] Al Vervaert Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3553. NESHAP: FERROALLOY PRODUCTION: FERROMANGANESE AND SILICOMANGANESE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Action 08/29/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Conrad Chin Phone: 919 541-1512 Fax: 919 541-5600 Email: chin.conrad@epa.gov Al Vervaert Phone: 919 541-5602 Email: vervaert.al@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3554. REVISION TO THE REQUIREMENTS ON VARIABILITY IN THE COMPOSITION OF ADDITIVES CERTIFIED UNDER THE GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL PROGRAM; DIRECT FINAL AND PROPOSED RULES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 30, 2001, Settlement Agreement with American Chemistry Council in 8/2000 requires publication of NPRM ``as expeditiously as practicable. Abstract: Pursuant to a Settlement Agreement with the American Chemistry Council that became final in August, 2000, EPA is to publish a proposed rule making minor revisions to the regulations on the certification of detergent additives in gasoline. The Settlement Agreement requires that EPA publish a notice of proposed rulemaking ``as expeditiously as practicable.'' Publication of this proposed rule would fulfill this requirement. We expect that the proposed changes will be uncontroversial. Consequently, a direct final rule would be published as part of this action containing the regulatory changes in the proposed rule. The regulatory changes in this action would address additive manufacturer concerns that compliance with the existing requirements would be burdensome and difficult, while maintaining the emissions control benefits of the gasoline deposit control program. This action would not result in an adverse impact on small businesses. There would be no impacts on State, local, or tribal governments. There are no cross-media issues. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 11/05/01 66 FR 55885 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4557 Action is consistent with Settlement Agreement signed with American Chemistry Council in January 2000, which became final in August, 2000 (no comments were received in the public notice and comment). ACC v. EPA, D.C. Cir. No. 94-1778 (consol). Sectors Affected: 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jeff Herzog, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214-4227 Fax: 734 214-4816 Email: herzog.jeff@epa.gov Andrea Medici, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ARLO/PTSLO Phone: 202 564-5434 Fax: 202 564-5653 Email: medici.andrea@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3555. PROHIBITIONS ON GASOLINE CONTAINING LEAD OR LEAD ADDITIVES FOR HIGHWAY USE: FUEL INLET RESTRICTOR EXCLUSION FOR MOTORCYCLES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414; 42 USC 7545; 42 USC 7601(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80.24(b) (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Honda has requested that motorcycles be exempt from the filler inlet restrictor requirement. The burden for motorcycle manufacturers and owners is significant, and much of the air quality benefits intended by vapor recover nozzles are not realized when used to refuel many motorcycles. The Clean Air Act and corresponding EPA regulation prohibits gasoline containing lead or lead additives (leaded gasoline) as a motor vehicle fuel after December 31, 1995. The regulation also requires filler inlet restrictors on motor vehicles equipped with an emission control device that will be impacted by the use of leaded gasoline, such as a catalytic converter. Beginning with the introduction of Stage I vapor recovery fueling systems in the early 1990s, and continuing with current Stage II vapor recovery systems, the filler inlet restrictor has also been used as a guide, a seat and a pressure contact point for some vapor recovery gasoline nozzle spouts. Consequently, EPA retained the requirement for the filler inlet restrictor after 1995. As a practical matter, filler inlet restrictors are not feasible for most motorcycle fuel tanks, especially the saddle type of tank, because of limited depth. Typically motorcycles are fueled while the operator observes the tank fuel level, similar to refueling a gas can. The filler inlet restrictor obstructs the view of the fuel level, and could contribute to fuel spillage. Further, the filler inlet restrictor requires the nozzle spout to be inserted deeper into the tank, potentially causing increased splash back. This was not much of an issue in the 1995 and earlier time frame, because only relatively few motorcycles were equipped with catalytic converters, and thus, only relatively few required filler inlet restrictors. However, a significant number of 2001 model year motorcycles have been equipped with catalytic converters. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 10/31/01 66 FR 54955 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4564 [[Page 62325]] Sectors Affected: 33611 Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Agency Contact: Richard Babst, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN-340-F, 6406-J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9473 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: babst.richard@epa.gov Mike Shields, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6406- J Phone: 202 564-9035 Fax: 202 565-2085 Email: shields.mike@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ76 _______________________________________________________________________ 3556. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY FLINT RIVER OPERATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/27/01 66 FR 34119 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Janet Murray Phone: 202 260-7570 Fax: 202 260-3125 Email: murray.janet@epa.gov Lynda Crum Phone: 404 562-9524 Email: crum.lynda@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA20 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Atomic Energy Act (AEA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3557. PROTECTIVE ACTION GUIDANCE FOR DRINKING WATER Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021(h) AEA of 1954 sec 274(h); Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970; PL 96-295 sec 304; EO 12241 CFR Citation: 41 CFR 351 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will result in Federal protective action guidance (PAG) for State and local officials to use in the event of a nuclear accident to protect the general public from the adverse health effects associated with the ingestion of drinking water that is contaminated with radioactive material. The PAG will be incorporated into the revision of the PAG manual. The draft guidance will be submitted to the PAG subcommittee of the Federal Radiological Preparedness Coordinating Committee (FRPCC) for review and comment. Members of the PAG subcommittee include representatives from DOE, DOD, FEMA, NRC, HHS, USDA, DOT, and the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD). When a consensus among the representatives is reached, the guidance is recommended to the full FRPCC for endorsement. After that endorsement is obtained a notice of the availability of a revised EPA 400-R-92-001, Manual of Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents will be published in the Federal Register. This action is temporarily delayed until the FDA's revised PAGs for food can be evaluated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Availability 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3602 Agency Contact: Charles Blue, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9488 RIN: 2060-AF39 _______________________________________________________________________ 3558. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LOW-ACTIVITY MIXED RADIOACTIVE WASTE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2021 Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970; Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 193 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This voluntary action will allow low-activity mixed radioactive wastes to be disposed in facilities that meet the design requirements for RCRA-C disposal cells. The wastes intended to be disposed of in these cells are mixed wastes, consisting of a chemically hazardous component and low levels of radioactivity. These wastes are anticipated to arise in the commercial sector from various sources. The rule is intended to increase disposal options for these wastes and offer a streamlined regulatory process which melds hazardous chemical protection and radioactivity protection requirements while protecting public health and safety. The rule does not mandate a disposal method, but rather permits 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 12/00/01 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4054 Agency Contact: Dan Schultheisz, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9300 Fax: 202 565-2062 Email: schultheisz.daniel@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AH63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3559. REVISION OF THE 40 CFR PART 194 WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT COMPLIANCE CRITERIA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 106 Stat. 4777 as amended by the 1996 LWA Amendments; PL 102-579; PL 104-201; Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act of 1992 [[Page 62326]] CFR Citation: 40 CFR 194.8(b) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would change some of the language in Section 194.8(b) of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Compliance Criteria without deleting any of the requirements for the Department of Energy's (DOE) compliance. Section 194.8(b) explains the process by which EPA inspects and approves waste characterization processes at DOE transuranic waste sites that send waste to the WIPP. The 194.8(b) process involves a public comment period. Most of the language in section 194.8(b) will be left intact. The most significant change would eliminate a statement that EPA will follow the 194.8(b) notice-and- comment process each time a previously approved site seeks to send a different waste stream to the WIPP. Other changes would correct certain terminology and clarify the important elements of our inspections. This rule would eliminate the ambiguity of the current language and replace it with: (1) a site can ship waste once EPA has approved it using a notice-and-comment process; (2) EPA will perform follow-up inspections under a separate authority that does not call for public comment; and (3) EPA can disallow shipment if an initial or follow-up inspection reveals significant compliance issues. The main purpose of this revision is to eliminate EPA's obligation to approve DOE sites on a waste stream by waste stream basis. Our understanding of DOE's operations has improved considerably since 194.8(b) went final in May 1998. We now recognize that approving sites by waste stream, using a comment period, is unnecessarily time-consuming for EPA staff, confusing for DOE, and generates almost no public comment. In addition, repetitive inspections at sites are expensive and provide little additional regulatory confidence. This rule will save money and will greatly improve the effectiveness of our interactions with DOE. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4403 Agency Contact: Scott Monroe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J Phone: 202 564-9712 TDD Phone: 202 564-9320 Fax: 202 565-2062 Email: monroe.scott@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3560. MODIFICATION OF 40 CFR PART 194, APPEDIX A, WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT CERTIFICATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 102-579, sec 8 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 194, app A Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will modify the certification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) that EPA granted in May 1998 by replacing or deleting Condition 1 of the certification. Condition 1 requires the Department of Energy (DOE), which operates the WIPP, to employ a specific design for panel seals in the disposal system. DOE plans to propose a different design for EPA's consideration, and our preliminary review suggests that we will be able to accept the proposal. However, because this change constitutes a significant departure from the existing program, under section 194.4 of the WIPP Compliance Criteria (40 CFR 194) we must conduct a rulemaking to accept the change. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 10/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4582 Agency Contact: Sharon White, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-9457 TDD Phone: 202 564-9320 Fax: 202 565-2062 Email: white.sharon@epa.gov Scott Monroe, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J Phone: 202 564-9712 TDD Phone: 202 564-9320 Fax: 202 565-2062 Email: monroe.scott@epa.gov RIN: 2060-AJ75 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3561. ACCEPTABILITY OF RESEARCH USING HUMAN SUBJECTS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 115 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AD57 [[Page 62327]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3562. ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR SCREENING PROGRAM Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 131 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AD26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3563. PROCEDURES FOR THE PESTICIDE REGISTRATION REVIEW PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a)(g); 7 USC 136(w) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency will establish procedures to implement section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) which provides for periodic review of pesticide registrations. The goal of these regulations is to review a pesticide's registration every 15 years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM Pesticides-Procedural Regulations for Registration Review 04/26/00 65 FR 24586 NPRM 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4170 Sectors Affected: 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing Agency Contact: Vivian Prunier, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-9341 Fax: 703 308-5884 Email: prunier.vivian@epa.gov Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5944 Fax: 703 305-5884 Email: frane.jean@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD29 _______________________________________________________________________ 3564. DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE REGISTRATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a; 7 USC 136c; 7 USC 136w CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA will update and revise its pesticide data requirements for antimicrobial products. The data requirements specify the data that are required for EPA to evaluate the registrability of a pesticide product. The revisions will clarify all antimicrobial data requirements to reflect current practice. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4173 Sectors Affected: 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing 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@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD30 _______________________________________________________________________ 3565. PESTICIDE EMERGENCY EXEMPTION REGULATIONS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 132 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AD36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3566. DATA REQUIREMENT FOR PESTICIDE REGISTRATION; ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a) to 136(y) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA will update the data requirements specifically necessary for the Agency to evaluate the registrability of pesticide 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. EPA intends to accomplish this revision through a series of proposals, covering different data disciplines and product types. This proposal covers the data requirements for environmental fate and ecological effects for conventional pesticides. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4496 Split from RIN 2070-AC12. Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Melissa Chun, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-4027 Fax: 703 305-5884 Email: chun.melissa@epa.gov Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5944 Fax: 703 305-5884 Email: frane.jean@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3567. DATA REQUIREMENTS; BIOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL PESTICIDES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA will update the data requirements necessary to register a biochemical or microbial pesticide product. The revisions will clarify all [[Page 62328]] data requirements to reflect current regulatory and scientific standards. The data requirements will cover all scientific disciplines for biochemical and microbial pesticides, including chemistry and residue chemistry, toxicology and environmental fate and effects. The revision will not include plant incorporated protectants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4596 Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing 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@epa.gov William Schneider, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511C Phone: 703 308-8683 Fax: 703 308-7026 Email: schneider.william@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3568. EXEMPTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES TREATED WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136w CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will exempt from pesticide regulation medical devices treated with antimicrobial pesticides. EPA has determined that these treated medical devices are adequately regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. This action would eliminate dual regulation of these products by EPA and FDA. EPA would continue to regulate the antimicrobial pesticide used to treat the medical device. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4609 Sectors Affected: 32619 Other Plastics Product Manufacturing; 31499 All Other Textile Product Mills Agency Contact: Melba Morrow, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7510C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-2716 Fax: 703 308-8481 Email: morrow.melba@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3569. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR PIPS THAT ACT BY PRIMARILY AFFECTING THE PLANT Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 133 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AD56 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3570. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR THOSE BASED ON VIRAL COAT PROTEINS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 143 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AD49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3571. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 165 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action develops procedures for mandatory and voluntary recall actions under section 19(b) of FIFRA and would establish criteria for acceptable storage and disposal plans which registrants may submit to this Agency to become eligible for reimbursement of storage costs. This action establishes procedures for indemnification of owners of suspended and canceled pesticides for disposal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/05/93 58 FR 26856 Final Action 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State 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 Fax: 202 564-0028 RIN: 2020-AA33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3572. PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL; STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE CONTAINERS AND CONTAINMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(q) FIFRA sec 19; 7 USC 136(a) FIFRA sec 3; 7 USC 136(w) FIFRA sec 25 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 165 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: FIFRA sec. 19 gives EPA authority to regulate the management of pesticides and their containers, including storage, transportation and disposal. As proposed, this rule would establish standards for removal of pesticides from containers and for rinsing containers; facilitate the safe use, refill, reuse, and disposal of [[Page 62329]] pesticide containers by establishing standards for container design, labeling and refilling; and establish requirements for containment of stationary bulk containers and for containment of pesticide dispensing areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM (Container Design & Residue Removal & Bulk Containment) 02/11/94 59 FR 6712 Supplemental NPRM Extension of Comment Period 12/21/99 64 FR 71368 Supplemental NPRM Extension of Comment Period 02/24/00 65 FR 9234 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 2659 Supplemental NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1999/October/Day-21/p27397.htm Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 11511 Support Activities for Crop Production; 42291 Farm Supplies Wholesalers Agency Contact: Nancy Fitz, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-7385 Fax: 703 308-3259 Email: fitz.nancy@epa.gov Jude Andreasen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-9342 Fax: 703 308-3259 Email: andreasen.jude@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AB95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3573. GROUNDWATER AND PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT PLAN RULE Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 140 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AC46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3574. WPS; PESTICIDE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD; GLOVE AMENDMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(w) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This final rule would create greater flexibility in requirements of the 1992 Worker Protection Standard related to the use of gloves by workers and applicators. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Glove Requirement 09/09/97 62 FR 47544 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3731 NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1997/September/Day-09/p23833.htm Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 1114 Greenhouse, Nursery and Floriculture Production; 1131 Timber Tract Operations; 115 Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry Agency Contact: Donald Eckerman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5062 Fax: 703 308-2962 Email: eckerman.donald@epa.gov Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5944 Fax: 703 305-5884 Email: frane.jean@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3575. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE PRODUCTS; LABELING AND OTHER REGULATORY CHANGES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a)(h); 7 USC 136(w) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152; 40 CFR 156 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 15, 2000, The Final Rule is due 240 days after close of comment period. Abstract: This regulation will specify antimicrobial 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. In addition, the regulation will also include labeling standards for public health antimicrobial products. This regulation will also implement some general provisions of FIFRA pertaining to all pesticides, including labeling requirements. EPA intends to promulgate these last provisions separately from the antimicrobial portion of the proposal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Reg. Require. for Anti Pest. Products/Other Pest Reg Changes 09/17/99 64 FR 50671 Notice Extends Comment Period to January 18, 2000 11/16/99 64 FR 62145 Final Action Labeling and other regulatory portions 01/00/02 Final Action Antimicrobial procedural portion only. 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3892 Sectors Affected: 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 32531 Fertilizer Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing; 42269 Other Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers; 42291 Farm Supplies Wholesalers Agency Contact: Cleo Pizana, Environmental Protection Agency, [[Page 62330]] Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7510C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-6431 Email: pizana.cleo@epa.gov Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5944 Email: frane.jean@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3576. PLANT-INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR THOSE DERIVED THROUGH GENETIC ENGINEERING FROM SEXUALLY COMPATIBLE PLANTS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 144 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AD55 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3577. PESTICIDES; TOLERANCE PROCESSING FEES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a) 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 1983 (the last time a cost analysis was conducted), 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. This rule will adjust the fee structure and fee amounts for tolerance actions. A Congressional provisions currently bars the Agency from finalizing this rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Pesticides-Tolerance Processing Fees 06/09/99 64 FR 31039 Supplemental NPRM Processing Fees for Inert Ingredients 07/24/00 65 FR 45569 Supplemental NPRM Reopening of Comment Period 08/31/00 65 FR 52979 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4027 NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1999/June/Day-09/p14477.htm Supplemental NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2000/July/Day-24/p18646.htm Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing 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@epa.gov Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5944 Fax: 703 305-5884 Email: frane.jean@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3578. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a)(q) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, August 3, 2002, See additional information. Abstract: EPA will reassess pesticide tolerances and exemptions for raw and processed foods established prior to August 3, 1996, to determine whether they meet the reasonable certainty of no harm standard of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). FFDCA sec. 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). FQPA requires that EPA conduct this reassessment on a phased 10-year schedule. Based on its reassessment, EPA will take a series of regulatory actions to modify or revoke tolerances. Since such actions are issued on a chemical-by-chemical basis, this regulatory plan entry does not list the individual actions that are likely to occur under this program. For status information about the individual chemicals, go to http://www.epa.gov/pesticides. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4175 LEGAL DEADLINE CONT: EPA is required to complete reassessments on a phased schedule of: 33 percent by August 3; 1999; 66 percent by August 3; 2002; and 100 percent by August 3; 2006. The Agency will continue to access pesticide tolerances throughout year. Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Robert McNally, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7508C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8085 Fax: 703 308-8041 Email: mcnally.robert@epa.gov [[Page 62331]] Joseph Nevola, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7508C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8037 Email: nevola.joseph@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD24 _______________________________________________________________________ 3579. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS (FORMERLY PLANT PESTICIDES) RULEMAKINGS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 21 USC 346(a) et seq; 7 USC 136 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.20; 40 CFR 174 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Substances that plants produce to protect themselves against pests are pesticides under FIFRA if humans intend to use them to destroy, prevent, repel or mitigate any pest. The Agency designates these substances, along with the genetic material necessary to produce them, plant-pesticides. This rulemaking will change the name of these pesticides to plant-incorporated protectants and will clarify the relationship between plants and plant-incorporated protectants and exempt conventional breeding and establishes a new part in title 40 of the CFR, part 174, which consolidates regulations specific for plant- pesticides in one part of the CFR. The proposed consolidation is expected to benefit the public by providing greater focus, enhanced clarity and ease of use. These actions may reduce burden on both the regulated community and EPA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/23/94 59 FR 60496 Supplemental NPRM 07/22/96 61 FR 37891 Supplemental NPRM 05/16/97 62 FR 27132 Supplemental NPRM Request for Comment on Alternate Name 04/23/99 64 FR 19958 Final Action Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) Under FIFRA 07/19/01 66 FR 37771 Supplemental NPRM Seeks Additional Comment on Other Exemptions 07/19/01 66 FR 37855 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 2684 The Agency has created a new Agenda entry for the action that is still pending. Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 111 Crop Production; 54171 Research and Development in the Physical Sciences and Engineering Sciences Agency Contact: Janet Andersen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511C Phone: 703 308-8128 Fax: 703 308-7026 Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7201, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0699 Fax: 202 260-0949 Email: milewski.elizabeth@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC02 _______________________________________________________________________ 3580. DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR PESTICIDE REGISTRATION; TOXICOLOGY, EXPOSURE AND RESIDUE CHEMISTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136(a) to 136(y) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 158 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA will update the data requirements specifically necessary for the Agency to evaluate the registrability of pesticide 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. EPA intends to accomplish this revision through a series of proposals, covering different data disciplines and product types. This proposal is currently limited to product chemistry, and human health and exposure data requirements for conventional pesticides. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Product Chemistry and Human Health portions 02/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 2687 Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing 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@epa.gov Jean Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305-5944 Fax: 703 305-5884 Email: frane.jean@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC12 [[Page 62332]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3581. TSCA POLICY STATEMENT ON OVERSIGHT OF TRANSGENIC ORGANISMS (INCLUDING PLANTS) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 720 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As a follow-up to the final Biotechnology rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) EPA intends to address TSCA oversight of transgenic plants and other organisms. Recent information indicates that transgenic plants and other organisms are being developed for uses which appear ot be subject ot TSCA jurisdiction. For example, plants are being genetically modified to produce industrial grade, rather than food grade, oils. Many of these plant are subject to oversight by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture while being tested in the environment. Following APHIS approval of a petition for nonregulated status filed pursuant to APHIS' regulations implementing the Federal Plant Pest Act at 7 CFR part 340, however, these plants cease to be subject to regulation by USDA. Additionally, transgenic animals that are not under the jurisdiction of FDA appear to be subject to TSCA. Such animals may be genetically improved livestock for commercial purposes. The policy statement would address whether EPA should exercise jurisdiction under TSCA over such transgenic organisms prior to their commercial use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Draft Policy 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4598 Agency Contact: Flora Chow, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3725 Fax: 202 260-0118 Email: chow.flora@epa.gov James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1857 Fax: 202 260-0118 Email: alwood.jim@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD53 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3582. TEST RULE; ATSDR SUBSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 42 USC 9604(i) CERCLA 104(i); 42 USC 9601 CERCLA; 15 USC 2611 TSCA 12; 42 USC 7401 112(b)(4) CAA; 42 USC 7412(b)(4) and (b)(1) CAA; 42 USC 7403(d) CAA CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to end 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 chemicals 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, 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 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 2563 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8133 Fax: 202 260-3672 Email: kover.frank@epa.gov Robert Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8150 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: jones.robert@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AB79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3583. TSCA SECTION 4 ENFORCEABLE CONSENT AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN OXYGENATED FUEL ADDITIVES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603; 15 USC 2611; 15 USC 2625 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR/EPA) in the administration of section 211 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), has requested that OPPT use its TSCA section 4 testing authority to obtain health effects data on a number of Oxygenated Fuel Additives (OFAs). These data are [[Page 62333]] needed by EPA and others to increase understanding of the toxicity of these substances individually and in comparison to each other as well as to other OFAs such as methy t-butyl ether (MTBE). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice To Solicit Interested Parties 06/00/02 Notice - ECA 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4174 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Charles M. Auer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3749 Fax: 202 260-8168 Email: auer.charles@epa.gov George Semeniuk, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2134 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: semeniuk.george@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3584. TEST RULE; MULTI-SUBSTANCE RULE FOR THE TESTING OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603; 15 USC 2607(a); 15 USC 2611; 15 USC 2625 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799; 40 CFR 704 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would require manufacturers, defined by statute to include importers, and processors of seven (7) substances to conduct testing for developmental and/or reproductive toxicity. This is a reproposal of a test rule announced March 4, 1991 (56 FR 9092). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/04/91 56 FR 9092 NPRM Reproposal 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4395 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Catherine Roman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8155 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: roman.catherine@epa.gov Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8133 Fax: 202 260-3672 Email: kover.frank@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3585. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON EXISTING CHEMICALS Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 TSCA 5; 15 USC 2607 TSCA 8 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA has established a program to monitor the commercial development of existing chemicals of concern and/or to gather information to support planned or ongoing risk assessments on such chemicals. As these chemicals are identified, EPA will initiate rulemakings under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) sections 5 and/or 8 to require reporting of appropriate needed information by the manufacturers, importers and/or processors of these chemicals. Individual proposed or final rules will be published on at least the chemicals listed below. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 2,4-Pentanedione SNUR 09/27/89 54 FR 39548 NPRM Chloranil 05/12/93 58 FR 27980 NPRM Benzidine-based Chemical Substances 08/30/95 60 FR 45119 Final Action Benzidine-based Chemical Substances 10/07/96 61 FR 52287 NPRM Amendment to Benzidine- based Chemical Substances SNUR 12/00/01 NPRM o-Tolidine & o-Dianisidine- based Dyes (Benzidine Congener Dyes) 12/00/01 NPRM Heavy Metal-Based Pigments in Aerosol Spray Paints SNUR 12/00/01 NPRM Certain Chemical Substances No Longer in Production SNUR 01/00/02 NPRM Methylcyclopentane SNUR 01/00/02 NPRM 2-Ethoxyethanol & 2- Methoxyethanol & 2- Methoxyethanol Acetate 01/00/02 NPRM 2 ,4-Pentanedione SNUR (Reproposal) 03/00/02 NPRM p-Aminophenol & Bromo- chloromethane 8(a) Chemical Specific Rule 04/00/02 Final Action Amendment to Benzidine-based Chemical Substances SNUR 06/00/02 Final Action Final Chloranil SNUR 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 1923 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Barbara Leczynski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and [[Page 62334]] Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3945 Fax: 202 260-1096 Email: leczynski.barbara@epa.gov Mary Dominiak, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7768 Fax: 202 260-1096 Email: dominiak.mary@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AA58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3586. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE; SELECTED FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FOR USE IN RESIDENTIAL UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 TSCA 5 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721; 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 710 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) covering certain flame retardant chemicals for use in residential upholstered furniture. The SNUR would require companies wanting to import or manufacture these chemicals for the significant new uses described in the proposed rule to submit a significant new use notice (SNUN) to the Agency at least 90 days prior to beginning those activities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Flame Retardant Chemicals 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4512 Split from RIN 2070-AA58. Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 313 Textile Mills; 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing Agency Contact: Carolyn Grandson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1560 Fax: 202 260-1096 Email: grandson.carolyn@epa.gov John Bowser, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1771 Fax: 202 260-1096 Email: bowser.john@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3587. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES; TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR RENOVATION AND REMODELING Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 130 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AC83 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3588. TSCA INVENTORY UPDATE RULE AMENDMENTS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 141 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AC61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3589. TEST RULE; GENERIC ENTRY FOR ITC RELATED TESTING DECISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 15 USC 2611 TSCA 12 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is requiring testing via rules, or will obtain testing through enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) or publish a notice which provides the reasons for not doing so for chemicals listed herein. These chemicals have been designated for priority testing consideration by the ITC or recommended for testing consideration (for which the 12- month statutory requirement does not apply). The list also includes chemicals or categories of chemicals which have been identified for testing consideration by other Federal or other EPA offices through EPA review processes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2) 12/29/83 48 FR 57452 NPRM Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2) 01/17/92 57 FR 2138 NPRM Brominated Flame Retardants06/25/91 56 FR 29140 Final Action-ECA DiBasic Esters (CPSC) 08/05/99 64 FR 42692 Final Action-ECA 1,1,2- Trichloroethane (TCE) 06/15/00 65 FR 37550 Final Action-ECA Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) 12/00/01 Final Action-ECA Maleic Anhydride 12/00/01 Final Action-ECA Hydrogen Fluoride 02/00/02 Final Action-ECA Phthalic Anhydride 04/00/02 Final Action ITC Chemicals (ITC List 28) 06/00/02 Final Action-ECA Aryl Phosphates (ITC List 2) 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3493 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8133 [[Page 62335]] Fax: 202 260-3672 Email: kover.frank@epa.gov David R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3468 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: williams.daver@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AB94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3590. TEST RULE; HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (HAPS) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 42 USC 7412 CAA 112; 42 USC 7403 CAA 103; 15 USC 2611 TSCA 12 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799 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 technology-based emissions standards 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/26/96 61 FR 33178 Supplemental NPRM 12/24/97 62 FR 67466 Supplemental NPRM 04/21/98 63 FR 19694 Final Action 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3487 Supplemental NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/1997/December/Day-24/t33451.htm Supplemental NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/1998/April/Day-21/a10494.htm Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Richard Leukroth, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0321 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: leukroth.rich@epa.gov David R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3468 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: williams.daver@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC76 _______________________________________________________________________ 3591. TEST RULE; CERTAIN HIGH PRODUCTION VOLUME (HPV) CHEMICALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603; 15 USC 2611 to 2612; 15 USC 2625 to 2626 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is related to a challenge to industry on the eve of Earth Day, April 21, 1998, to come forward quickly with needed test data on high production volume (HPV) chemicals. This challenge encompasses approximately 2,800 chemicals which are manufactured (including imported) in the aggregate at more than 1 million pounds on an annual basis. The data needed on these chemicals are: acute toxicity, repeat dose toxicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity; mutagenicity ecotoxicity and environmental fate. This rule will require testing and recordkeeping requirements for certain chemicals for which industry does not voluntarily agree to provide testing in a timely manner. The action is part of the Chemical Right- to-Know Initiative, which is described in the Regulatory Plan. Industry has volunteered to conduct needed testing on over 2155 of these HPV chemicals. The first rule proposed testing for 37 unsponsored HPV chemicals with substantial worker exposure. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM . 12/26/00 65 FR 81658 Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3990 See also the Regulatory Plan entry entitled Chemical Right-to-Know Initiative (RIN 2070-AD25; SAN 4176). Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8133 Fax: 202 260-3672 Email: kover.frank@epa.gov Keith Cronin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8157 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: cronin.keith@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3592. TEST RULE; IN VITRO DERMAL ABSORPTION RATE TESTING OF CERTAIN CHEMICALS OF INTEREST TO THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 15 USC 2611 TSCA 12 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 700 to 799 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 62336]] Abstract: EPA is requiring manufacturers (which is defined by statute to include importers) and processors of 38 chemical substances of interest to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to conduct testing for in vitro dermal absorption rate testing. These chemicals, and others, were designated for in vitro dermal absorption rate testing in the 31st, 32nd, and 35th Reports of the TSCA section 4(e) Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) to the EPA. Each of the chemical substances included in this proposed rule is produced in an amount equal to or greater than one million pounds per year. In addition, each of the chemicals in this proposed rule was identified in the National Occupational Exposure Survey (NOES) has having a total potential worker exposure of greater than 1,000 workers. OSHA has indicated that it needs quantitative measures of dermal absorption rate in order to evaluate the potential hazard of these chemicals to workers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM OSHA Chemicals Dermal Testing (ITC List 31, 32 & 35) 06/09/99 64 FR 31074 Final Action OSHA Chemical Dermal Testing 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4425 Please note that this entry was previously identified under RIN 2070- AB07. TSCA requires EPA to publish the NPRM within one year of ITC designation. Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8133 Fax: 202 260-3672 Email: kover.frank@epa.gov Keith Cronin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8157 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: cronin.keith@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3593. FOLLOW-UP RULES ON NON-5(E) NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 TSCA 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. In a PMN review, the Agency assesses whether or not a chemical's manufacture, import, process, 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 ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Alkyl & Sulfonic Acid & Ammonium Salt (84-1056) 06/11/86 51 FR 21199 NPRM 1-Decanimine-N-Decyl-N- Methyl-N-Oxide (86-566) 12/08/87 52 FR 46496 NPRM Aluminum Cross-linked Sodium Carboxymethyl- cellulose 06/11/93 58 FR 32628 Final Action Alkyl & Sulfonic Acid & Ammonium Salt (84-1056) 12/00/01 Final Action 1-Decanimine-N- Decyl-N-Methyl-N-Oxide (86-566) 12/00/01 Final Action Aluminum Cross- linked Sodium Carboxymethyl- cellulose 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 1976 Sectors Affected: 324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1857 Fax: 202 260-0118 Email: alwood.jim@epa.gov Flora Chow, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3725 Fax: 202 260-0118 Email: chow.flora@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AA59 _______________________________________________________________________ 3594. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE (SNUR); CHEMICAL-SPECIFIC 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 (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 [[Page 62337]] 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 05/27/93 58 FR 30744 NPRM Aromatic Amino Ether (P90- 1840) 06/06/94 59 FR 29255 NPRM Alkenyl Ether of Alkanetriol Polymer (93-458) 12/19/94 59 FR 65289 NPRM Certain Chemical Substances (91-1299/95-1667 91-1298 91-129706/26/97 62 FR 34421 NPRM Certain Chemical Substances09/09/98 63 FR 48157 Final Action Alkenyl Ether of Alkanetriol Polymer (93-458) 12/00/01 Final Action Certain Chemical Substances 12/00/01 Final Action Batch SNUR: 84-660/ -704 & 84-105/-106/-107 & 85-43301/00/02 Final Action Aromatic Amino Ether (P90-1840) 01/00/02 Final Action Certain Chemical Substances (91-1299/95-1667 91- 1298 91-1297 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3495 Sectors Affected: 324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: James Alwood, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1857 Fax: 202 260-0118 Email: alwood.jim@epa.gov Flora Chow, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3725 Fax: 202 260-0118 Email: chow.flora@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AB27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3595. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE; CERTAIN PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONYL (PFOS) CONTAINING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 TSCA 5 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) covering certain perfluoroalkyl sulfonyl-containing chemical substances. This SNUR would require companies who wanted to manufacture or import these chemicals for the significant new uses described in the proposed rule to submit a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) to the Agency at least 90 days prior to beginning those activities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/18/00 65 FR 62319 Notice of Public Meeting on Proposed Rule 02/23/01 66 FR 11243 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4475 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Dominiak, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7768 Fax: 202 260-1096 Email: dominiak.mary@epa.gov Karen Lannon, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2797 Fax: 202 260-1096 Email: lannon.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3596. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS); EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROHIBITIONS AGAINST MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION IN COMMERCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605, TSCA sec 6(e)(3)(B) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 6(e)(3)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) provides that the Administrator may grant, by rule, exemptions from the prohibitions against manufacturing, processing and distribution in commerce of PCBs upon finding that (1) no unreasonable risk to health or the environment will occur, and (2) good faith efforts have been made by the petitioner to develop a substitute for PCB which does not pose an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. In addition, the Interim Procedural Rules were amended to require certain petitioners to reapply for EPA approval to continue PCB activities previously approved by EPA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM (1) Group I 12/06/94 59 FR 62875 Final Action Group I 09/00/02 NPRM (2) Group II 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 2150 Sectors Affected: 211 Oil and Gas Extraction; 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 31-33 Manufacturing; 5133 Telecommunications; 6113 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools; 622 Hospitals; 921 Executive, Legislative, Public Finance and General Government Agency Contact: Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, [[Page 62338]] Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3972 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: gimlin.peter@epa.gov Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3933 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: baney.tony@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AB20 _______________________________________________________________________ 3597. ACRYLAMIDE; PROHIBITION ON MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF ACRYLAMIDE FOR GROUTING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 TSCA sec 6; 15 USC 2607 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 relative durability of acrylamide and NMA grouts. The Agency has reviewed the comments and expects to promulgate the final rule in the Summer of 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/02/91 56 FR 49863 Notice Reopening Record for Comments on Durability of NMA 02/28/96 61 FR 7454 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 2779 Sectors Affected: 23491 Water, Sewer, and Pipeline Construction; 23491 Water, Sewer, and Pipeline Construction; 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 32519 Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 42269 Other Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers; 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities Agency Contact: John Bowser, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1771 Fax: 202 260-1096 Email: bowser.john@epa.gov Charles Auer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3749 Fax: 202 260-8168 Email: auer.charles@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3598. 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 Action 37th ITC List 02/28/96 61 FR 7421 Final Action 38th ITC List 10/29/96 61 FR 55871 Final Action 38th ITC List - Stay 12/11/96 61 FR 65186 Final Action 38th ITC List - Stay/Technical Amendments 01/07/98 63 FR 684 Final Action 38th ITC List - Revocation 01/11/00 65 FR 1548 Final Action 39th ITC List 01/11/00 65 FR 1548 Final Action 41st ITC List 07/05/00 65 FR 41371 Final Action 42nd ITC List 07/24/00 65 FR 45535 Final Action 47th ITC List 07/26/01 66 FR 38955 Final Action 48th ITC List 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 2178 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3948 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: campanella.paul@epa.gov John R. Harris, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8154 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: harris.john@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AB08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3599. TSCA SECTION 8(D) HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA REPORTING RULES Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(d), TSCA sec 8(d) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These rules require manufacturers, importers and processors to submit unpublished health and safety data on chemicals added to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule (40 CFR part 716). These chemicals [[Page 62339]] 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 38th ITC List 10/29/96 61 FR 55871 Final 38th ITC List - Stay 12/11/96 61 FR 65186 Final 38th ITC List - Stay/ Technical Amendment 01/07/98 63 FR 684 Final Action 38th ITC List - Revocation 01/11/00 65 FR 1548 Final Action 39th, 41st and 42nd ITC List 02/00/02 Final Action 47th ITC List 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 1139 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3948 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: campanella.paul@epa.gov John Harris, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8154 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: harris.john@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AB11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3600. LEAD; NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2682 TSCA 402; 15 USC 2687 TSCA 407; PL 102-550 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is issuing this rule under the authority of Section 407 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to establish notification procedures for lead abatement professionals (certified under 40 CFR 745.226) conducting lead-based paint activities, and training programs (accredited under 40 CFR 225) providing lead-based paint activities courses. Specifically, this rule seeks to establish procedures to notify the Agency prior to commencement of lead-based paint abatement activities as required by 40 CFR 745.227(e)(4). In addition, this rule seeks to establish provisions which would require training programs accredited under 40 CFR 745.225 to notify the Agency under the following conditions: 1) prior to providing lead-based paint activities, training , and 2) following completion of lead-based paint activities courses. These notification requirements are necessary to provide EPA compliance monitoring and enforcement personnel with information necessary to track compliance activity and to prioritize inspections. This rule supports 40 CFR part 745, subpart L to ensure that lead abatement professionals who inspect, assess and remove lead- based paint, dust or soil are well qualified, trained, and certified to conduct these activities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 7207 Final Action 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4172 Sectors Affected: 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools Agency Contact: Doreen Cantor, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1770 Fax: 202 260-0770 Email: cantor.doreen@epa.gov Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7873 Fax: 202 260-0770 Email: simpson.julie@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3601. LEAD; MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED PAINT DEBRIS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2601 to 2671; 42 USC 6901 to 6992 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Currently, waste derived from lead-based paint (LBP) abatements is managed under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations. Other Federal 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. To minimize duplication of waste management requirements, EPA is developing a companion RCRA rule to suspend temporarily hazardous waste management regulations applicable to lead-based paint debris which will be subject to the new TSCA standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM TSCA Proposal 12/18/98 63 FR 70189 Extension of Comment Period 02/12/99 64 FR 7158 Extension of Comment Period 02/12/99 64 FR 7159 Final Action 08/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 62340]] Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3508 See also RCRA companion rule: Temporary Suspension of Toxicity Characteristic Rule for Specified Lead-Based Paint Debris (SAN 4263; RIN 2050-AE68), NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TRI/1998/December/Day-18/tri33326.htm, NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TRI/1998/December/Day-18/tri33326.htm Sectors Affected: 233 Building, Developing and General Contracting; 23321 Single Family Housing Construction; 23332 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; 23521 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors; 23542 Drywall, Plastering, Acoustical and Insulation Contractors; 23511 Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors; 23594 Wrecking and Demolition Contractors; 23592 Glass and Glazing Contractors; 54138 Testing Laboratories; 562111 Solid Waste Collection Agency Contact: Robert Wright, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7800 Fax: 202 260-0770 Email: wright.robert@epa.gov Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7873 Fax: 202 260-0770 Email: simpson.julie@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3602. TSCA SECTION 8(E) POLICY; NOTICE OF CLARIFICATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(e) TSCA sec 8(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 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 07/13/93 58 FR 37735 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3118 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Richard Hefter, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7403, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3470 Fax: 202 260-1216 Email: hefter.richard@epa.gov Terry O'Bryan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7403, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3483 Fax: 202 260-1216 Email: obryan.terry@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3603. CHEMICAL RIGHT-TO-KNOW INITIATIVE; HIGH PRODUCTION VOLUME (HPV) CHEMICALS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 142 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2070-AD25 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3604. VOLUNTARY CHILDREN'S CHEMICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM (VCCEP) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 15 USC 2611 TSCA 12; 15 USC 2625 TSCA 26 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA has held public meetings to involve stakeholders in the design and development of a voluntary program to evaluate commercial chemicals to which children may have a high likelihood of exposure. The purpose of the voluntary program is to obtain toxicity and exposure data needed to assess the risk of childhood exposure to commercial chemicals. EPA launched a pilot of this program on December 26, 2000. Manufacturers of 20 of the 23 pilot chemicals have volunteered to sponsor their chemicals in tier 1 in the pilot. If an adequate voluntary children's chemical [[Page 62341]] evaluation program fails to emerge from the stakeholder involvement process, EPA may proceed with development of a test rule under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice Initiation of Stakeholder Process- Notice of Public Meetings 08/26/99 64 FR 46673 Notice Cancellation of Public Meeting 01/13/00 65 FR 2163 Notice Stakeholder Involvement Process - Notice of Public Meeting 03/29/00 65 FR 16590 Notice Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program - Pilot 12/26/00 65 FR 81700 Notice Phase I Report To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 2865 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Ward Penberthy, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1730 Fax: 202 260-8168 Email: penberthy.ward@epa.gov Catherine Roman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8155 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: roman.catherine@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3605. TEST RULE; CERTAIN METALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 15 USC 2611 TSCA 12; 15 USC 2625 TSCA 26; 42 USC 9604(i) CERCLA 104(i) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to end 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 to fill 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, 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 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)(1) list of HAPs (delisting). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3882 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8133 Fax: 202 260-3672 Email: kover.frank@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3606. LEAD; REGULATORY INVESTIGATION UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) TO REDUCE LEAD (PB) CONSUMPTION AND USE Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 TSCA 6 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action initiates a regulatory investigation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6 to determine if uses of lead (Pb) present an unreasonable risk to human health and the environment. The investigation will involve examination of the potential sources of human or other exposure to lead throughout the life cycle. Based on information gathered EPA may propose TSCA section 6(a) rules to control existing or new uses of Pb which pose an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment, and to explore the desirability and feasibility of discouraging overall consumption of Pb in general. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/13/91 56 FR 22096 NPRM Proposed Ban of Fishing Sinkers 03/09/94 59 FR 11122 Final Action Fishing Sinkers 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3252 Agency Contact: Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7873 Fax: 202 260-0770 Email: simpson.julie@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC21 [[Page 62342]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3607. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE; REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 TSCA 5; 15 USC 2605 TSCA 6 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 704; 40 CFR 721 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA has instituted a program to monitor the commercial development of existing chemicals of concern and/or to gather information to support risk assessments on such chemicals. As these chemicals are identified, EPA will initiate rulemakings under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) sections 5 and/or 6 to require reporting by the manufacturers, importers and/or processors of these chemicals. Proposed rules may be published on at least the chemicals listed on the timetable below. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Refractory Ceramic Fiber 03/21/94 59 FR 13294 Final Action Refractory Ceramic Fiber 03/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3528 Sectors Affected: 327999 All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Cindy Fraleigh, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1537 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: fraleigh.cindy@epa.gov Peter Gimlin, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3972 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: gimlin.peter@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3608. ASBESTOS MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2646 TSCA sec 206 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 (MAP) to extend training and accreditation requirements to include persons performing certain asbestos-related work in public or commercial buildings, to increase the minimum number of training hours required for accreditation purposes and to effect other changes necessary to implement the amendments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Model Plan 05/13/92 57 FR 20438 Interim Final Rule 02/03/94 59 FR 5236 Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3148 Sectors Affected: 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools Agency Contact: Cindy Fraleigh, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1537 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: fraleigh.cindy@epa.gov Tony Baney, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3933 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: baney.tony @epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3609. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS); USE AUTHORIZATIONS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605(e) TSCA sec 6(e) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking that was published on December 6, 1994, covered the manufacture (including import), processing, distribution in commerce, export use, disposal, and marking of PCBs. On June 29, 1998, EPA issued a final rule involving the disposal related provisions. Other provisions, e.g., certain use authorizations and import provisions, were to be addressed in separate actions. This rulemaking addresses a use authorization for certain non- liquid PCB applications, which although currently in use have never been authorized under the PCB regulations at 40 CFR part 761. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/10/91 56 FR 26738 NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62788 Final Action 1 PCB Disposal Provisions 06/29/98 63 FR 35384 NPRM Notice of Data Availability, Reopening of Comment Period 12/10/99 64 FR 69358 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/06/00 65 FR 18018 NPRM Use Authorizations 01/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4179 Sectors Affected: 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 211 Oil and Gas Extraction; 31-33 Manufacturing; 5133 Telecommunications; 622 Hospitals; 6113 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools; 921 Executive, Legislative, Public Finance and General Government Agency Contact: Peggy Reynolds, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and [[Page 62343]] Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3965 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: reynolds.peggy@epa.gov Sara McGurk, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1107 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: mcgurk.sara@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD27 _______________________________________________________________________ 3610. 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 Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 15 USC 2611 TSCA 12 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 707; 40 CFR 790; 40 CFR 791; 40 CFR 799 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is developing a list of substances that are or have been subject to TSCA section 4 testing actions which required testing under rules or Enforceable Consent Orders. EPA will 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); and (3) the end of the period during which export notification requirements under TSCA section 12(b) are triggered. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3559 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8133 Fax: 202 260-3672 Email: kover.frank@epa.gov David R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3468 Fax: 202 401-3672 Email: williams.daver@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3611. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES; TRAINING, ACCREDITATION, AND CERTIFICATION RULE AND MODEL STATE PLAN RULE - BUILDING AND STRUCTURES Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA Title IV; PL 102-550 sec 402; PL 102- 550 sec 404 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 promulgate regulations governing lead-based paint (LBP) activities to ensure that individuals engaged in such activities are properly trained, that LBP 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. EPA promulgated regulations for training and certification of training programs for LBP activities and child occupied facilities in 1996 (see 40 CFR 745). Regulations for LBP activities in public and commercial buildings and bridges and other structures are still under development. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM (Buildings & Structures) 10/00/04 Final Action (Buildings & Structures) 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4376 Sectors Affected: 23411 Highway and Street Construction; 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools Agency Contact: Joel Wolf, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3890 Fax: 202 260-0770 Email: wolf.joel@epa.gov Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7873 Fax: 202 260-0770 Email: simpson.julie@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AC64 _______________________________________________________________________ 3612. DISPOSAL OF POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS: IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(TSCA Section 6) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed regulation will clarify and expand on implementation issues that have arisen as a result of the publication of the 1998 PCB Disposal Amendments (63 FR 35384). Topics will include but not be limited to, Use Authorizations, Natural Gas Pipelines,Testing and Analysis, Manifesting of PCB Waste, Publication Process for Validated Alternate Decontamination Solvents and PCB Analytical Methods and Storage of Dedicated PCB Equipment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations [[Page 62344]] Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4597 Sectors Affected: 92 Public Administration; 22 Utilities; 31-33 Manufacturing; 48-49 Transportation; 53 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing; 54 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services; 81 Other Services (except Public Administration) Agency Contact: Cindy Fraleigh, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1537 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: fraleigh.cindy@epa.gov Laura Casey, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404 Phone: 202 260-1346 Fax: 202 260-1724 Email: casey.laura@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD52 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3613. TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT TEST GUIDELINES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603; 15 USC 2611; 15 USC 2625 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 799.9630 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA has established a unified library for test guidelines issued by the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) for use in testing chemical substances to develop data for submission to EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). These test guidelines represent an Agency effort that began in 1991 to harmonize the test guidelines within OPPTS, as well as to harmonize the OPPTS test guidelines with those of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The process for developing and amending these test guidelines includes public participation and the extensive involvement of the scientific community, including peer review by the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel, the Agency's Science Advisory Board (SAB) and other expert scientific organizations. In order to ensure that there is an enforceable test standard for use in a test rule promulgated under section 4 of TSCA, EPA must promulgate the test guideline in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The TSCA test guidelines are consistent with those established as part of the OPPTS harmonized effort, and codification of the guideline does does not by itself impose obligations on any person. Obligations are only imposed when the guideline is subsequently cross referenced in a specific test rule promulgated under section 4 of TSCA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule TSCA Test Guidelines 12/15/00 65 FR 78746 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4490 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Frank Kover, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8133 Fax: 202 260-3672 Email: kover.frank@epa.gov RIN: 2070-AD50 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3614. TRI; REVIEW OF CHEMICALS ON THE ORIGINAL TRI LIST Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 1101 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: When TRI was established by Congress in 1986, the statutory language placed 309 chemicals and 20 categories of chemicals on the TRI list; that is referred to as the original TRI list. The chemicals on the original list were taken from two existing lists of toxic substances: the Maryland Chemical Inventory Report List of Toxic or Hazardous Substances, and the New Jersey Environmental Hazardous Substances list. This action constitutes the first systematic review of toxicology and environmental data for all the chemicals on the original TRI list to determine whether data for those chemicals conform with the statutory criteria for listing of chemicals on TRI. Chemicals for which data do not meet the statutory criteria will be delisted. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/02 Final Action 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4015 Formerly listed as RIN 2070-AD18. AFFECTED SECTORS: 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 [[Page 62345]] Bulk Terminals and Plants (SIC code 5171); and Solvent Recovery Services (SIC code 7389). Agency Contact: Steve Devito, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-6185 Fax: 202 401-8142 Email: devito.steve@epa.gov John Dombrowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844 Phone: 202 260-0420 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: dombrowski.john@epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3615. TRI; REVISIONS TO THE OTHERWISE USE ACTIVITY EXEMPTIONS AND THE COAL EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES EXEMPTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) requires reporting from facilities which manufacture or process at least 25,000 pounds of a listed chemical, or otherwise use 10,000 pounds of a listed chemical. In determining amounts of listed chemicals that are manufactured, processed or otherwise used, facilities may be entitled to consider specific exemptions from reporting. EPA is presently reviewing a group of these exemptions. The categories of exemptions presently being reconsidered by EPA are the structural component exemption, the routine janitorial and facility grounds maintenance exemption, the personal use exemption, and the motor vehicle maintenance exemption. Also known as the otherwise use exemptions because they are limited to otherwise use activities, these exemptions are expressly provided for at 40 CFR 372.38(c). EPA is also considering changes to the coal mining extraction activities exemption provided for at 40 CFR 372.38(g). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/02 Final Action 10/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4265 Formerly listed as RIN 2070-AD39. By statute and regulation, this rule will affect SIC codes 20-39, 10 (except SIC codes 1011, 1081, 1094), 12 (except SIC code 1241), 4911, 4931, 4939, 4953, 5169, 5171, and 7389. Agency Contact: Lawrence A. Reisman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2301 Fax: 202 401-8142 Email: reisman.larry@epa.gov John Dombrowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844 Phone: 202 260-0420 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: dombrowski.john@epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA06 _______________________________________________________________________ 3616. TRI: APA PETITION-EPCRA 313 DEFINITION OF OVERBURDEN AS IT RELATES TO THE MINING INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The regulatory definition for EPCRA section 313 defines overburden to mean any unconsolidated material that overlies a deposit of useful material or ores. It does not include any portion of ore or waste rock. Overburden generally lacks any recoverable materials and contains only trace amounts of EPCRA section 313 chemicals. Under section 313, all activities related to overburden are exempt from threshold determinations and release and other waste management calculations because overburden contains TRI chemicals in negligible amounts and reporting is unlikely to provide the public with valuable information. On December 22, 1998, the National Mining Association (NMA) petitioned EPA, pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) to change the current EPCRA 313 definition of overburden to include both consolidated material and unconsolidated material. By making such a change, consolidated material that overlies an ore deposit would be eligible for the overburden exemption (i.e., overburden generally lacks any recoverable minerals and contains only trace amounts of EPCRA section 313 chemicals). NMA asserts that EPA's definition of overburden is inconsistent with that of industry. NMA considers overburden to be all material, both consolidated and unconsolidated, that overlies an ore deposit of useful material and must be removed to allow access to ore deposit. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4392 Fomerly listed as RIN 2070-AD41. Agency Contact: Peter South, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-5997 Fax: 202 401-8142 Email: south.peter@epa.gov John Dombrowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844 Phone: 202 260-0420 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: dombrowski.john@epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3617. RULEMAKING TO CHANGE TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FROM STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (SIC) CODES TO NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a Federal [[Page 62346]] Register Notice of final decision (62 FR 68) to adopt the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the United States. This rulemaking initates the conversion from TRI Reporting using Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes to TRI Reporting using NAICS codes. The TRI Program will convert to NAICS without producing any changes in the facilities that are now subject to TRI reporting. Therefore, there should be no increased burden resulting from this action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4595 Sectors Affected: 212 Mining (except Oil and Gas); 221 Utilities; 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services; 422 Wholesale Trade, Nondurable Goods Agency Contact: Judith Kendall, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1802 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: kendall.judith@epamail.epa.gov John Dombrowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844 Phone: 202 260-0420 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: dombrowski.john@epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3618. CLARIFY TRI REPORTING OBLIGATIONS UNDER EPCRA SECTION 313 FOR THE METAL MINING ACTIVITIES OF EXTRACTION AND BENEFICIATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) currently requires reporting from metal mining facilities if they manufacture or process 25,000 pounds or more of a listed chemical or otherwise use 10,000 pounds or more of a listed chemical. These mining facilities engage in the removal of naturally occurring materials from the earth. EPA had considered naturally occurring materials to be manufactured by natural processes. A recent court order set aside EPA's interpretation of manufacture stating that naturally occurring ores can not be manufactured within the meaning of EPCRA section 313. EPA is considering clarifying how the definitions of manufacturing and processing under EPCRA section 313 apply to the mining sector processes of extraction and beneficiation. In this rule, EPA is also planning to review the de minimis exemption. This action will not affect the coal extraction activities exemption. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/02 Final Action 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4616 Agency Contact: Marc Edmonds, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0616 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: edmonds.marc@epa.gov John Dombrowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844 Phone: 202 260-0420 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: dombrowski.john@epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3619. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT: AMENDMENTS AND STREAMLINING RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 11002; 42 USC 11004; 42 USC 11048; 42 USC 11021; 42 USC 11022 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355; 40 CFR 370 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will address the remaining issues from the proposed rule of June 8, 1998. (Reporting thresholds for gasoline and diesel fuel at retail gas stations were included in a separate final rule; 64 FR 7031, February 11, 1999.) A supplemental proposal will address reporting thresholds for chemicals that pose minimal risk. The final rule will address: reporting thresholds for rock salt, sand, gravel and other chemicals that pose minimal risk; plain language rewrite and may consider reporting thresholds for facilities with some similarities to gas stations (motor pools, marinas, etc.) and guidance on approaches to State flexibility. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/08/98 63 FR 31268 Supplemental NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3215 Agency Contact: John Ferris, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-7992 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: ferris.john@epa.gov Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-8019 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3620. MODIFICATION OF THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY FOR ISOPHORONE DIISOCYANATE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 11002; 42 USC 11004; 42 USC 11048 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On October 12, 1994 (59 FR 51816), EPA proposed to modify the listing of several chemicals on the extremely hazardous substances (EHS) list under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. One petitioner requested the removal of isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). EPA rejected the petitioner's request. [[Page 62347]] However, in the review of the petition, EPA noticed that there was an error in the setting of the threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for IPDI, and proposed to correct the error in the October 12, 1994 notice of proposed rulemaking. The other modifications to the EHS list were made final on May 7, 1996; however, the TPQ for IPDI was not included in that final rule. The goal is to finalize the TPQ for IPDI. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3993 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-8019 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE43 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3621. TRI; RESPONSES TO PETITIONS RECEIVED TO ADD OR DELETE OR MODIFY CHEMICAL LISTINGS ON THE TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA 313 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These actions grant or deny petitions received to add or delete or modify chemicals on the list of toxic chemicals under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) that are subject to reporting under the Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Rule. The actions cover individual chemicals or groups of chemicals for which petitions have been received. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice DBNPA (Request to Delete)10/27/95 60 FR 54949 NPRM Chromite Ore from Transvaal Reg. of S.A. 02/23/99 64 FR 8775 NPRM Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (Request to Add) 09/05/00 65 FR 53681 Final Action Chromite Ore from Transvaal Reg. of S.A. 05/11/01 66 FR 24066 Final Response DBNPA (Request to Delete) 01/00/02 Response Chromium, Antimony, Titanite Petition 02/00/02 Final Action Diidononyl phthalate (DINP), Request To Add03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 2425 Fomerly listed as RIN 2070-AC00. Statutory 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 Environmental Information, 2844, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3882 Fax: 202 401-8142 Email: bushman.daniel@epa.gov John Dombrowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844 Phone: 202 260-0420 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: dombrowski.john@epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA00 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3622. TRI; CHEMICAL EXPANSION; FINALIZATION OF DEFERRED CHEMICALS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 11013 EPCRA 313; 42 USC 11023; 42 USC 11048; 42 USC 11076 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories to the 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) to (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 chemicals and chemical categories because of the additional time needed to address the [[Page 62348]] 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/12/94 59 FR 1788 Supplemental NPRM Deferred Chemicals 12/00/02 Final Action Deferred Chemicals 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3007 Fomerly listed as RIN 2070-AC47. 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). Sectors Affected: 42269 Other Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers Agency Contact: Daniel R. Bushman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3882 Fax: 202 401-8142 Email: bushman.daniel@epa.gov John Dombrowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844 Phone: 202 260-0420 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: dombrowski.john@epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3623. TRI; POLLUTION PREVENTION ACT INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 8, 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 amend certain aspects of the September 25, 1991, proposed rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/25/91 56 FR 48475 Supplemental NPRM To Be Determined Response To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 2847 Fomerly listed as RIN 2070-AC24. Affected Sectors Include: 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: John Dombrowski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844 Phone: 202 260-0420 Fax: 202 401-0237 Email: dombrowski.john@epa.gov Amy Newman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, 2844, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1846 Fax: 202 401-8142 Email: newman.amy@epa.gov RIN: 2025-AA09 _______________________________________________________________________ 3624. RESPONSE TO A PETITION REQUESTING DELETION OF PHOSMET FROM THE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (EHS) LIST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 11002; 42 USC 11004; 42 USC 11048 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 355 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA has received a petition to remove Phosmet from the extremely hazardous substance (EHS) list under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). This rulemaking will address the petitioner's claims. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3994 Agency Contact: Sicy Jacob, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-8019 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: jacob.sicy@epa.gov John Ferris, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5104A Phone: 202 564-7992 Fax: 202 564-8233 Email: ferris.john@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE42 [[Page 62349]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3625. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS; POTENTIAL REVISIONS FOR MERCURY LISTED AND CHARACTERISTIC WASTES 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: In May 1999, EPA published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that described the issues the Agency has with the current Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) treatment standards for mercury bearing hazardous wastes. Based on the comments received on this ANPRM as well as other information the Agency has collected, we are now conducting a series of mercury treatability studies in conjunction with DOE. The data from these studies will be presented in a Notice of Availability (NODA). These data are from a number of treatment vendors, treating several different types of mercury wastes. In addition to examining TCLP data, we are also looking at alternative leaching methodologies and other factors which might affect long-term stability of the treated wasteforms. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/28/99 64 FR 28949 NoDA 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4094 Sectors Affected: 325181 Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing; 3353 Electrical Equipment Manufacturing; 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing Agency Contact: Mary Cunningham, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8453 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: cunningham.mary@epa.gov John Austin, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-0436 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: austin.john@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE54 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3626. REMOVAL OF REQUIREMENT TO USE SW-846 METHODS (TEST METHODS FOR EVALUATING SOLID WASTE: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL METHODS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921-6927; 42 USC 6930; 42 USC 6934-6939; 42 USC 6974; 42 USC 9601; 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: EPA 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, EPA has accelerated its review process for new methods 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, EPA 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 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3989 Agency Contact: Kim Kirkland, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-0490 Fax: 703 308-0511 Email: kirkland.kim@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE41 _______________________________________________________________________ 3627. STANDARDIZED PERMIT FOR RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Priority: Other Significant 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 267; 40 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is considering creating a new 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 and 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. The standardized permit should streamline the permit process by allowing facilities [[Page 62350]] to obtain and modify permits more easily while maintaining the protectiveness currently existing in the individual RCRA permit process. This proposal also raises issues for public comment on how all facilities receiving RCRA permits can satisfy RCRA corrective action requirements under appropriate alternative state cleanup programs and on financial assurance issues. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52191 NPRM Comment Period End 12/11/01 Final Action 10/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4028 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing; 3252 Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing; 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing; 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring Agency Contact: Vernon Myers, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5303W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8660 Fax: 703 308-8609 Email: myers.vernon@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3628. NESHAPS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS-PHASE II COVERING BOILERS AND CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL FURNACES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924 RCRA sec 3004; 42 USC 6925 RCRA sec 3005; 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112; 42 USC 7414 CAA sec 114 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 15, 2002, Settlement agreement for boilers and other industrial furnaces. Seeking extension. Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required to establish National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) for most hazardous waste combustors (HWCs) (i.e., incinerators, cement kilns, boilers, and some types of smelting furnaces). In addition, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), EPA is required to establish standards for all HWCs as necessary to ensure protection of human health and the environment. EPA is concerned that its current RCRA standards for HWCs may not be adequately protective given that the standards do not take into account indirect pathways of exposure and that there have been advances both in risk assessment and control technologies since promulgation of the current standards. The Agency is in the process of developing a proposal to address boilers and possibly other industrial furnaces, which combust hazardous wastes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Cement Kilns & Lightweight Aggregate Kilns & Incinerators 04/19/96 61 FR 17358 Final Action MACT Fasttrack 06/19/98 63 FR 33782 Final Action Cement Kilns & LWAKs & Incinerators (Final- Phase I) 09/30/99 64 FR 52828 NPRM Boilers & Other Industrial Furnaces (Phase II) 07/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3333 For information on the Phase I portion of this effort, see SAN 4418, RIN 2050-AE79. Sectors Affected: 2123 Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying; 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities; 3241 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 3271 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing; 3231 Printing and Related Support Activities; 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing; 3252 Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing; 3253 Pesticide, Fertilizer and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing; 3255 Paint, Coating, Adhesive, and Sealant Manufacturing; 3259 Other Chemical Product Manufacturing; 3271 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing; 3273 Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing; 3274 Lime, Gypsum and Gypsum Product Manufacturing; 3279 Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing; 3327 Machine Shops, Turned Product, and Screw, Nut and Bolt Manufacturing; 3328 Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities; 3329 Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 3332 Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; 3335 -; 3339 Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing; 3341 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing; 3342 Communications Equipment Manufacturing; 3343 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing; 3344 Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing; 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 3362 Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing; 3363 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 4227 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers; 45431 Fuel Dealers; 5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal; 5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services Agency Contact: Rhonda Minnick, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8771 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: minnick.rhonda@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE01 _______________________________________________________________________ 3629. OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE BURDEN REDUCTION PROJECT Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 134 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2050-AE50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3630. MODIFICATIONS TO RCRA RULES ASSOCIATED WITH SOLVENT-CONTAMINATED SHOP TOWELS AND WIPES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 [[Page 62351]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would modify RCRA rules that impact the management of solvent-contaminated shop towels and wipes. Solvent- contaminated shop towels and wipes are used throughout industry for equipment cleaning and other related facility operations. The spent shop towels and wipes can be hazardous wastes when 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 wipes, and use small numbers of wipes daily -- suggesting that these materials may sometimes pose little or no risk to human health and the environment if disposed in municipal landfills. Similarly, situations exist where both disposable wipes 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 1980s. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4091 Sectors Affected: 323 Printing and Related Support Activities; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; 811 Repair and Maintenance; 812 Personal and Laundry Services 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@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3631. RECYCLING OF CATHODE RAY TUBES (CRTS) AND MERCURY-CONTAINING EQUIPMENT: CHANGES TO HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 135 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2050-AE52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3632. REVISIONS TO SOLID WASTE LANDFILL CRITERIA--LEACHATE RECIRCULATION ON ALTERNATIVE LINERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6944; 42 USC 6949a CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA plans to propose a rule to allow leachate recirculation over alternative liner systems which meet the performance standard specified by the municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) criteria. The performance determination would be made by the state director of an approved MSWLF program. EPA also plans to propose a new section to the MSWLF criteria which will allow the alternative of clean closure of landfills rather than require the installation of a landfill cap, which would allow the solid waste in the MSWLF to be totally removed from the site and be properly disposed of at another site. Finally, EPA plans to propose an additional factor to 258.54 for determining the frequency of ground water monitoring for the detection monitoring program specified in this subpart. The additional factor for consideration concerns liner performance where there is some direct system for determining liner performance. However, the minimum monitoring frequency would still be no less than once a year as stated in the existing regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NODA Request for Information and Data 04/06/00 65 FR 18014 NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4230 Sectors Affected: 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services Agency Contact: Dwight Hlustick, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8647 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: hlustick.dwight@.epa.gov Deborah Hanlon, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-5824 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: hanlon.deborah@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE67 _______________________________________________________________________ 3633. AMENDMENTS TO THE CORRECTIVE ACTION MANAGEMENT UNIT RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 et.seq. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 271 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 7, 2000, Settlement agreement calls for proposal to be signed by 08/07/2000. Final, Judicial, October 8, 2001, Settlement agreement calls for final to be signed by 10/8/2001. Abstract: EPA has proposed and is proposing amendments seeking extension to the existing RCRA Corrective Action Management Unit (CAMU Regulation (at 40 CFR 264.552). CAMUs are used for managing remediation wastes onsite during the course of implementing corrective action or cleanup at a facility. CAMUs can promote cleanups by allowing a broader range of cleanup activities than are allowed under the other hazardous waste management regulations. Upon finalization, the amendments would add more detail to the treatment and technical standards for management of cleanup wastes in CAMUs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/22/00 65 FR 51079 Supplemental NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 62352]] Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4419 Agency Contact: Patricia Buzzell, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8632 Fax: 703 308-8617 Email: buzzell.tricia@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE77 _______________________________________________________________________ 3634. REGULATION OF OIL BEARING WASTES FROM PETROLEUM REFINERIES GASIFIED TO PRODUCE SYNTHESIS GAS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6923; 42 USC 6924; 42 USC 6925; 42 USC 6926; 42 USC 6927; 42 USC 6930; 42 USC 6934; 42 USC 6935; 42 USC 6937; 42 USC 6938; 42 USC 6939; ... CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 261 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to propose revisions to the RCRA solid waste regulations to exclude oil- bearing secondary materials, generated by the petroleum refining industry, from the definition of solid waste if the materials are destined to be processed in a gasification device manufacturing synthesis gas fuel. We are planning to propose this exclusion in order to clarify and simplify RCRA jurisdiction, and to be consistent with other comparable existing exclusions. In this notice, we are also soliciting comment on an option to extend the exclusion to organic containing secondary materials generated by industries (other than the petroleum refining industry). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/20/95 60 FR 57747 Interim Notice of Data Availability 04/08/97 62 FR 16747 Notice of Data Availability and Request for Comment 07/15/98 63 FR 38139 Final Action 08/06/98 63 FR 42110 Final Action Technical Amendments 10/09/98 63 FR 54356 NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4411 This is an extension of a previous notice that contained the following RIN 2050-AD88. Agency Contact: Elaine Eby, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8449 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: eby.elaine@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3635. REVISION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXEMPTIONS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE MIXTURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a); 6921; 6922; 6924; 6926 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.3(a)(2)(iv)(A)-(E)(Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is looking into proposing to add up to four solvents (benzene, 2-ethoxyethanol, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, and 2-nitropropane) to the hazardous waste exemptions for mixtures of spent solvents in wastewater treatment plants (headworks rule) at 40 CFR 261.3(a)(2)(iv)(A)-(B). Spent solvents are solvents that have been used and are no longer fit for use without being regenerated, reclaimed, or otherwise processed. In addition, EPA is considering proposing: (1) changes to implementation of rule from using mass balance only, to choice of using direct monitoring; (2) adding certain leachates to allowed categories of wastestreams; and (3) revising other provisions of rule, such as de minimis quantities and the definition of point of application of exemption. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM - Revisions for Wastewater Treatment Exemptions 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4501 Sectors Affected: 31-33 Manufacturing; 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services Agency Contact: Ron Josephson, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-0442 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: josephson.ron@epa.gov Tracy Atagi, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8672 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: atagi.tracy@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3636. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL LOCATION RESTRICTIONS FOR AIRPORT SAFETY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6902(a); 42 USC 6907; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6944; 42 USC 6945(c); 42 USC 6949(c) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258.10(e) and (f) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The direct final rule would amend the municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) location restrictions for airport safety by adding location restrictions to conform with those contained in the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century. The rule would prohibit the construction or establishment of a new MSWLF within six miles of a public airport (1) that has received grants under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, as amended, and (2) that is primarily designed for 60 passengers or less. MSWLFs in the State of Alaska are exempt. Because new MSWLFS are subject to the statutory location restrictions in addition to regulatory location restrictions currently in effect under 40 CFR 258.10, EPA is promulgating the rule amendment to prevent confusion regarding applicable location restrictions for MSWLFs for airport safety purposes, as well as to notify affected entities of these statutory restrictions. EPA is also proposing a parallel rule identical to this direct final action in order to [[Page 62353]] provide opportunity for comment on the rule, although we view the action as noncontroversial and do not anticipate any adverse comments. The regulated entities are expected to be: (1) Federal agencies and State, local, municipal and tribal governments constructing or establishing new MSWLFs within six miles of a public airport and (2) industries involved in constructing or establishing new landfills within six miles of a public airport. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4575 Sectors Affected: 23 Construction; 5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal; 56221 Waste Treatment and Disposal; 562212 Solid Waste Landfill Agency Contact: Mary T. Moorcones, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 540 338-1348 Fax: 540 338-5547 Email: moorcones.mary@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE91 _______________________________________________________________________ 3637. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PERMITS FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6944; 42 USC 6949a CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA plans to issue a direct final rule adding a new section to the Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLF) to allow states to issue research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) permits for landfill operations at variance with some parts of the criteria, as long as it is demonstrated that these operations will not result in an increased risk to human health and the environment. Waivers of location restrictions, groundwater monitoring, corrective action requirements, the financial assurance criteria, and explosive gases control would not be allowed by this action. EPA is considering this alternative to stimulate new technologies and alternatives in the landfilling of municipal solid waste. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NoDA Request for Information and Data 04/06/00 65 FR 18014 NPRM 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4588 Split from RIN 2050-AE67. Sectors Affected: 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services Agency Contact: Dwight Hlustick, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8647 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: hlustick.dwight@.epa.gov Deborah Hanlon, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-5824 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: hanlon.deborah@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE92 _______________________________________________________________________ 3638. REVISIONS FOR TRANSBOUNDARY SHIPMENTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR RECOVERY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6901 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 262 subpart H (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Agency is considering changing the existing regulation 40 CFR 262 subpart H, which regulates transboundary movement of hazardous waste within all countries that are members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This regulation would be amended to comply with changes passed by the OECD Council. Existing waste lists may be restructured to comply with the new OECD waste lists. As such, previously existing waste lists may be renamed according to adopted OECD terminology. Shipments of small waste amounts destined for laboratory analysis may be exempted from filing certain paperwork requirements that are otherwise required. A certificate of recovery may be required upon final recovery of wastes and timeframes for recovery operations may be changed to reflect the decisions made by the OECD Council. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste 09/00/02 Direct Final Rule Revisions for Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Waste 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4606 Agency Contact: Rick Picardi, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8879 Fax: 703 308-0514 Email: picardi.rick@epa.gov Frank McAlister, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, OS-341, 5304W Phone: 703 308-8196 Fax: 703 308-0514 Email: mcalister.frank@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3639. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MILLERSVILLE LANDFILL, SEVERN, MARYLAND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6945; 42 USC 6949) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Anne Arundel County proposes to demonstrate that a [[Page 62354]] bioreactor with an alternative liner system is as effective, or superior to a bioreactor with the standard composite liner currently allowed by regulations. The main goal of this project is to deliver superior environmental performance (SEP) by capturing the additional airspace gained by accelerated decomposition of the waste. This benefits the County and its citizens by prolonging the life of the landfill and thereby postponing the siting of new solid waste management facilities, with their attendant social impacts, environmental impacts, and economic costs. Environmental benefits of this project include: (1) reduced need for construction of new landfills and corresponding reduction (or elimination) of the land, air, and water impacts associated with landfill construction; (2) decreased concentration of most leachate constituents as cycling of leachate removes or reduces contaminants; (3) reduction in the amount of leachate requiring pretreatment; (4) reduction in the amount of leachate that the facility discharges to the local wastewater treatment plant, and subsequent discharge of effluent to the Patuxent River; and (5) reduction in post-closure care, maintenance and risk (bioreactor landfills minimize long-term environmental risk and liability due to the controlled settlement of the solid waste during landfill operation, low potential for leachate migration into the subsurface environment, and the recovery of landfill gas during operation). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4534 Agency Contact: Sherri Walker, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1802, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-4295 Fax: 202 260-3125 Email: walker.sherri@epa.gov Dwight Hlustick, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 5306W Phone: 703 308-8647 Email: hlustick.dwight@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3640. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR IMPLEMENTING WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AT TWO VIRGINIA LANDFILLS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 6945; 42 USC 6949 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Virginia Landfills XL project includes two solid waste municipal landfills (SWMLF) operated by subsidiaries of Waste Management Inc. (WMI): Maplewood Recycling and Waste Disposal Facility is located in Amelia County, Virginia, approximately 30 miles southwest of Richmond, and King George County Landfill and Recycling Center is located approximately 50 miles north-northeast of Richmond. Both landfills accept municipal solid waste and a small percentage of biodegradable products (e.g., construction debris). Through this XL project, the Maplewood and King George landfills propose to implement two variations of bioreactor landfill systems and compare the relative improvement in landfill performance at the two different bioreactor project sites. In a bioreactor landfill, controlled quantities of liquids are added and circulated through waste to accelerate the natural biodegradation rate of waste and therefore decrease the waste stabilization and composting time compared to a conventional landfill. The Maplewood bioreactor will recirculate liquids (primarily leachate) generated at the facility. The King George bioreactor will recirculate facility-generated leachate plus other liquids, such as non-hazardous liquid waste or storm water. These activities collectively should decrease emissions of landfill gas, accelerate waste decomposition, improve leachate quality, and increase the waste capacity of the existing landfills. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4608 Agency Contact: Sherri L. Walker, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1807, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-4295 Fax: 202 260-3125 Email: walker.sherri@epa.gov Dwight Hlustick, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 5306W Phone: 703 308-8647 Email: hlustick.dwight@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA30 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3641. PAINT MANUFACTURING WASTES LISTING: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321; 33 USC 1361; 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6926; 42 USC 6938; 42 USC 9602; 42 USC 9603; 42 USC 9604 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 302; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 28, 2001, Administrator signed proposal on 1/25/2001. Final, Judicial, March 30, 2002. Abstract: This action addresses the potential risks posed by wastes from the production of paints, and determines whether these wastes should be listed as hazardous under RCRA to control any potentially unacceptable risks. Any new wastes listed as hazardous will also be added to the CERCLA list of hazardous substances. This action will be [[Page 62355]] implemented by EPA and States authorized under RCRA. Impacts on local governments are not expected. Specific wastes to be addressed are water/caustic cleaning wastes, solvent cleaning wastes, emission control dusts/sludges, wastewater treatment sludges, and off-spec product. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/13/01 66 FR 10060 Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3805 Agency Contact: Patricia Cohn, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8675 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: cohn.patricia@epa.gov Katrin Kral, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-6120 Fax: 703 308-0514 Email: kral.katrin@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE32 _______________________________________________________________________ 3642. LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE; INORGANIC CHEMICAL WASTES; LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS FOR NEWLY LISTED WASTES; CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 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, August 30, 2000, Administrator signed 8/30/00. Final, Judicial, October 31, 2001. Abstract: EPA, under an Environmental Defense Fund settlement agreement, proposed to amend the regulations for hazardous waste management under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to reduce hazards to human health and the environment for three wastes from the manufacturing of inorganic chemicals. EPA also proposed to add manganese to 40 CFR 261, Appendix VII and VIII; the 40 CFR 268 UTS table; and the F039 landfill leachate listing. Under the settlement agreement, EPA reviewed the wastes from 14 inorganic chemical manufacturing sectors including: sodium dichromate production, the dry process for manufacturing phosphoric acid, phosphorus trichloride production, phosphorus pentasulfide production, the production of sodium phosphate from wet process phosphoric acid, sodium chlorate production, antimony oxide production, cadmium pigments production, barium carbonate production, potassium dichromate production, phenyl mercuric acetate production, boric acid production, inorganic hydrogen cyanide production, and titanium dioxide production (except for chloride process waste solids). EPA published a proposal on September 14, 2000. The rule was proposed under the authority of section 3001(e)(2) of RCRA which directs EPA to make hazardous waste listing determinations for inorganic chemical manufacturing wastes. The FR notice proposes to list as hazardous three specific wastes under 40 CFR part 261: (1) baghouse filters from the production of antimony oxide; (2) slag from the production of antimony oxide that is disposed of or speculatively accumulated; and (3) nonwastewaters from the production of titanium dioxide by the chloride-ilmenite process. The remaining wastes evaluated in the rule were proposed to not be listed as hazardous wastes. EPA has evaluated public comments on the proposal and will issue a final rule. This action will include final Land Disposal Restrictions for the final listed wastes. Where possible, newly listed wastes will be given CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation and Reportable Quantities assigned. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/14/00 65 FR 55684 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4083 Sectors Affected: 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 325131 Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; 331419 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Agency Contact: Sue Burnell, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8653 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: burnell.sue@epa.gov Gwen DiPietro, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8285 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: dipietro.gwen@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3643. REVISIONS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINE FOR PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECOVERED MATERIALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a) RCRA sec 6002(e) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 247 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: RCRA section 6002 and E.O. 13101 require EPA to prepare guidelines in the Federal Register which designate items that are or can be made with recovered materials and to issue recommendations for government procurement of these items. Once designated, procuring agencies are 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 recovered materials and, thereby, closes the recycling loop. To date, EPA has designated 54 items under three Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG1, CPG2 and CPG3). EPA has also issued a Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN) with each CPG which provides recommendations on buying the designated items. The E.O. requires EPA to update the CPG every two years. The newest action issues final item designations in CPG4. [[Page 62356]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice -- Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice 06/08/98 63 FR 31214 Notice -- Recovered Materials Advisory Notice I Update 06/08/98 63 FR 31217 NPRM (CPG3 and RMAN 3) 08/26/98 63 FR 45558 Notice of Availability of Final Document 01/19/00 65 FR 3082 Final Action (CPG3 and RMAN 3) 01/19/00 65 FR 3069 NPRM (CPG4 and RMAN 4) 08/28/01 66 FR 45256 Final Action (CPG4 and RMAN 4) 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3545 NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/1998/August/Day-26/f22793.htm Sectors Affected: 92111 Executive Offices; 92119 All Other General Government Agency Contact: Terry Grist, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-7257 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: grist.terry@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3644. REQUIREMENTS FOR ZINC FERTILIZER MADE FROM RECYCLED HAZARDOUS SECONDARY MATERIALS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 145 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2050-AE69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3645. NESHAPS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924 RCRA sec 3004; 42 USC 6925 RCRA sec 3005; 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112; 42 USC 7414 CAA sec 114 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required to establish National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) for most hazardous waste combustors (HWCs) (i.e., incinerators, cement kilns, boilers, and some types of recovery furnaces). In addition, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), EPA is required to establish standards for all HWCs as necessary to ensure protection of human health and the environment. Consequently, the Agency established in the HWC Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule new emissions standards for cement kilns, lightweight aggregate kilns, and incinerators under CAA authority on September 30, 1999 (64 FR 52828). Following promulgation, issues were raised by the regulated community through informal comments and through litigation. In response, EPA proposed changes to and clarifications to certain provisions of the final Phase I rule. EPA is currently working on the final rule for these changes and clarifications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Cement Kilns & Lightweight Aggregate Kilns & Incinerators 04/19/96 61 FR 17358 Final Action MACT Fasttrack 06/19/98 63 FR 33782 Final Action Cement Kilns & LWAKs & Incinerators (Final- Phase I) 09/30/99 64 FR 52828 NPRM Phase I Amendments 07/03/01 66 FR 35126 Final (Good Cause) Emergency Extension of Compliance Date 01/00/02 Final Action Phase I Amendments 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4418 Split from RIN 2050-AE01. The Agency will develop a Technical Implementation Guidance on Phase I. Sectors Affected: 2123 Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying; 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities; 3241 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 3271 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing; 3231 Printing and Related Support Activities; 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing; 3252 Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing; 3253 Pesticide, Fertilizer and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing; 3255 Paint, Coating, Adhesive, and Sealant Manufacturing; 3259 Other Chemical Product Manufacturing; 3271 Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing; 3273 Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing; 3274 Lime, Gypsum and Gypsum Product Manufacturing; 3279 Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing; 3327 Machine Shops, Turned Product, and Screw, Nut and Bolt Manufacturing; 3328 Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities; 3332 Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; 3335 -; 3339 Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing; 3341 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing; 3342 Communications Equipment Manufacturing; 3343 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing; 3344 Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing; 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 3362 Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing; 3363 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 4227 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers; 45431 Fuel Dealers; 5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal; 5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services Agency Contact: Rhonda Minnick, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8771 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: minnick.rhonda@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE79 [[Page 62357]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3646. NESHAPS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS - PARALLEL PROPOSED RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924 RCRA sec 3004; 42 USC 6925 RCRA sec 3005; 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112; 42 USC 7414 CAA sec 114 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required to establish National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) for most hazardous waste combustors (HWCs) (i.e., incinerators, cement kilns, boilers, and some types of recovery furnaces). In addition, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), EPA is required to establish standards for all HWCs as necessary to ensure protection of human health and the environment. Consequently, the Agency established in the HWC Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule new emissions standards for cement kilns, lightweight aggregate kilns, and incinerators under CAA authority on September 30, 1999 (64 FR 52828). Following promulgation, issues were raised by the regulated community through informal comments and through litigation. In response, the Agency published a direct final rule and a parallel proposal on changes to and clarifications to certain provisions of the final Phase I rule. The Agency partially withdrew a portion of the direct final rule. (See RIN 2050-AE89.) Issues pertaining to the withdrawal will be addressed during the development of a final rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Phase I Amendments 07/03/01 66 FR 35124 Interim Final Rule (See RIN 2050-AE79) 02/00/02 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4566 Split from RIN 2050-AE79. Agency Contact: Rhonda Minnick, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8771 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: minnick.rhonda@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3647. DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE; CODIFICATION OF MINERAL PROCESSING VACATURE (CLASSIFICATION OF BATTERY RECYCLERS V. EPA) AND DISCUSSION OF FUTURE PROPOSED RULEMAKING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6903(27) RCRA Section 1004(27) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.2(c)(3); 40 CFR 261.4(a)(17) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) a material must first be a solid waste to be a hazardous waste. EPA's framework for determining whether a material is a solid waste is based on what the material is and how it is used. The 1998 Phase IV Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) rule purported to expand EPA's jurisdiction over certain types of mineral processing hazardous secondary materials stored on the land prior to being reclaimed in production processes. The Association of Battery Recyclers v. U.S. EPA decision (208 F.3d 1047 (D.C. cir. 2000)) vacated a portion of the 1998 Phase IV LDR rule at 40 CFR 261.2(c)(3) and vacated the Phase IV LDR rule insofar as it provides for the use of the Toxicity Characteristic Leachating Procedure (TCLP) to determine whether manufactured gas plant waste exhibits the characteristic of toxicity. The intent of this rulemaking is to codify changes directed in the vacatures and make conforming changes to the regulations to ensure clarity. EPA will aslo discuss a future proposed rulemaking to modify the rules governing hazardous waste recycling (e.g., the definition of solid waste). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4615 Agency Contact: Ingrid Rosencrantz, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 605-0709 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: rosencrantz.ingrid@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3648. PROJECT XL -- ORTHO-MCNEIL PILOT PROJECT ALLOWING ON-SITE TREATMENT OF LOW-LEVEL MIXED WASTES WITHOUT RCRA PERMIT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6924(y); 42 USC 6938 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This site-specific rulemaking would allow Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical to treat small volumes of low-level mixed wastes on-site using a bench-scale catalytic oxidizing treatment unit. This treatment effectively destroys the organic component of the wastestream, yielding a residual that is only a low-level radioactive waste. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/24/01 66 FR 38395 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4439 Agency Contact: Mitch Kidwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1801, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2515 Fax: 202 260-3125 Email: kidwell.mitch@epa.gov Nancy Birnbaum, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1802, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2601 Fax: 202 401-6637 Email: birnbaum.nancy@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA14 [[Page 62358]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3649. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE IBM SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NEW YORK Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6922; 42 USC 6924(y); 42 USC 6938 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.4(a) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking provides a site-specific exclusion from the regulatory definition of solid waste for certain wastewater treatment sludges (otherwise designated as Hazardous Waste No. F006) when they are used as ingredients in the production of cement. Without this exclusion, the sludges being legitimately recycled as substitutes for raw materials would remain subject to hazardous waste regulatory requirements, including the need for a storage permit by the cement manufacturer, which is a major disincentive to recycling the sludges in this manner. This XL project tests the presumption that these sludges can be safely recycled without regulatory oversight. Because this is a site-specific rulemaking, there will be no impact on small businesses, and there are no local tribal governments affected. The State regulatory agency has been involved in the project and approves of the rulemaking. The local governments and citizen groups have been involved in the project development and no opposition has been raised. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/06/01 66 FR 30349 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4565 Agency Contact: Mitch Kidwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1801, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2515 Fax: 202 260-3125 Email: kidwell.mitch@epa.gov David Fagan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 5301W Phone: 703 308-0603 Email: fagan.david@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA29 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3650. MANAGEMENT OF CEMENT KILN DUST (CKD) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a) RCRA sec 2002(a); 42 USC 6921(a) RCRA sec 3001(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 256; 40 CFR 259; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 264 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Cement kiln dust (CKD) is a high volume material byproduct 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. This amendment 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 regulations that would be tailored to protect human health and the environment while limiting burden on the regulated community. These tailored regulations would be developed under RCRA subtitle C and, if necessary, the Clean Air Act. As part of its regulatory development effort, EPA has initiated further studies and has held informal discussions with stakeholders. A proposed rule was issued (64 FR 45632, 8/20/99) which included a comprehensive set of standards for the management of CKD. EPA is currently making an assessment as to which regulatory approach it will like concerning CKD waste management. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/20/99 64 FR 45631 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3856 NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WASTE/1999/August/Day-20/f20546.htm Sectors Affected: 32731 Cement Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jana Englander, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8711 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: englander.jana@epa.gov Steve Souders, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8431 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: souders.steve@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3651. FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC RULE TO PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MEDIA AND DEBRIS FROM UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921 RCRA sec 3001 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In the final hazardous waste Toxicity Characteristic (TC) rule published in June 1990, EPA decided [[Page 62359]] to temporarily defer application of the TC rule to petroleum- contaminated media and debris, such as soils and groundwater, that result from underground storage tank (UST) corrective actions. This rule is part of the Agency's commitment to make a final determination regarding the UST temporary deferral. The temporary deferral was, in part, based on the Agency's concern that without such a deferral, UST cleanup procedures would be adversely affected, resulting in delays in remedial action and increases in remediation costs. Since this action is deregulatory, there are no adverse effects on small businesses, or on State, local, or tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/12/93 58 FR 8504 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3189 Agency Contact: Sammy Ng, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5401G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-9900 Fax: 202 260-9163 Email: ng.sammy@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AD69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3652. LISTING DETERMINATION OF WASTES GENERATED DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF AZO, ANTHRAQUINONE, AND TRIARYLMETHANE DYES AND PIGMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6921 RCRA 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: NPRM, Judicial, See Additional Information Section. Final, Judicial, See Additional Information Section. 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 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 there may be some small business impacts. EPA proposed listing decisions for most wastes in 1994 (Dyes-I), and deferred decisions on several others. Two deferred waste streams (filter aids and triarylmethane sludges) are subject to separate deadlines for proposed and final action (Dyes II rulemaking). The Dyes II NPRM was published on July 23, 1999. The rules proposed in 1994 and 1999 were incomplete because they did not contain information claimed to be confidential by industry. Therefore, a NODA for each proposal will be necessary, when EPA is able to release an adequate record. The deadlines are based on recent settlement discussions with plaintiffs in EDF v. Browner, Civil Action No. 89-0598 D.D.C. As part of the listing of dyes and pigments effort, EPA will also develop land disposal restrictions for these dyes and pigments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Dyes I 12/22/94 59 FR 66072 NPRM Dyes II (deferred wastes) 07/23/99 64 FR 40192 NPRM Dyes I Land Disposal Restrictions To Be Determined NoDA Dyes I Notice of Data Availability. See Additional Information. To Be Determined NoDA Dyes II Notice of Data Availability. See Additional Information. To Be Determined Final Action Dyes I. See Additional Information. To Be Determined Final Action Dyes II (Deferred Wastes). See Additional Information. To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3066 Judicial Deadlines: Dyes II (deferred wastes) NPRM: met deadline of 6/ 30/1999. Dyes I & II NODAs due by 67 days after the injunction is lifted from Magruder case. NPRM for LDRs due 3 months after NODAs are signed. Dyes I and II final rules due 13 months after NODAs are signed. Sectors Affected: 325132 Organic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing Agency Contact: Sue Slotnick, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8462 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: slotnick.sue@epa.gov Wanda LeBleu, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-0438 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: lebleu.wanda@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AD80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3653. RCRA SUBTITLE C FINANCIAL TEST CRITERIA (REVISION) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6912(a) RCRA sec 2002(a); 42 USC 6924 RCRA sec 3004; 42 USC 6925 RCRA sec 3005; 42 USC 6926 RCRA 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 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 [[Page 62360]] would have no effect on local or tribal governments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/01/91 56 FR 30201 NPRM 10/12/94 59 FR 51523 Notice of Data Availability 06/00/02 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 2647 Sectors Affected: 323110 Commercial Lithographic Printing; 323114 Quick Printing; 325131 Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing; 331311 Alumina Refining; 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32511 Petrochemical Manufacturing; 32512 Industrial Gas Manufacturing; 325188 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; 325193 Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing; 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing; 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing; 311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing; 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring; 33271 Machine Shops; 33299 All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333319 Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing; 333999 All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing; 336399 All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 48422 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local; 56211 Waste Collection; 22111 Electric Power Generation; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation; 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities; 56292 Materials Recovery Facilities; 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals; 45431 Fuel Dealers; 4411 Automobile Dealers; 4471 Gasoline Stations; 811111 General Automotive Repair Agency Contact: Dale Ruhter, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5303W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8192 Fax: 703 308-8609 Email: ruhter.dale@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AC71 _______________________________________________________________________ 3654. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST REGULATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6922 RCRA sec 3002; 42 USC 6923 RCRA sec 3003; 42 USC 6924 RCRA sec 3004; 42 USC 6926 RCRA sec 3006; PL 105-277, Title 17 Government Paper Elimination Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 263; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 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 choose to 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 that choose to collect manifests. In addition, the Agency intends to standardize further the manifest form itself, by eliminating several optional data fields. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/22/01 66 FR 28239 Final Action - Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest System 04/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 3147 Sectors Affected: 5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal; 2111 Oil and Gas Extraction; 2122 Metal Ore Mining; 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills; 323 Printing and Related Support Activities; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 482 Rail Transportation; 483 Water Transportation; 484 Truck Transportation; 5621 Waste Collection Agency Contact: Rich Lashier, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8796 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: lashier.rich@epamail.epa.gov Bryan Groce, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5304W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8750 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: groce.bryan@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3655. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS; TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR SPENT POTLINERS FROM PRIMARY ALUMINUM REDUCTION (K088) AND REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION OF K088 VITRIFICATION UNITS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6905; 42 USC 6912(a); 42 USC 6921; 42 USC 6924 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 271 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On July 20, 2000, EPA proposed revised treatment standards for K088 wastes. Specifically, the Agency proposed to lower the cyanide treatment standard and reinstate a treatment standard for fluoride nonwastewaters based on a deionized water leach test. Comments to the proposed rule were significant and suggest that there are significant treatment issues yet to be resolved for K088 waste. The Agency needs to further assess the treatment universe for K088 and is considered extending the possible date of a final rule or to investigate other strategies both regulatory and non-regulatory to [[Page 62361]] facilitate recycling of spent aluminum potliners. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/12/00 65 FR 42937 Final Action 10/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4233 Sectors Affected: 3334 Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Agency Contact: Elaine Eby, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8449 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: eby.elaine@epa.gov Rick Brandes, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8871 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: brandes.william@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE65 _______________________________________________________________________ 3656. STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION WASTES GENERATED BY COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCERS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907(a)(3); 42 USC 6944(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is for the development of proposed RCRA subtitle D regulations for the management of coal combustion wastes in landfills and surface impoundments that are generated by producers of electric power, including electric utilities and independent power producers. On April 25, 2000 EPA issued a regulatory determination for fossil fuel combustion wastes (65 FR 32214, May 22, 2000). The purpose of the determination was to decide whether certain wastes from the combustion of fossil fuels (including coal, oil and natural gas) should remain exempt from subtitle C (management as hazardous waste) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for the coal, oil and natural gas combustion wastes that were addressed. The Agency's decision was to retain the exemption from hazardous waste management for all of the fossil fuel combustion wastes. However, the Agency also determined and announced that waste management regulations under RCRA subtitle D (management as non-hazardous wastes) are appropriate for certain coal combustion wastes that are disposed in landfills and surface impoundments. The utility industry has made significant improvements in its waste management practices over recent years, and most state regulatory programs are similarly improving. Nevertheless, public comments and other analyses have convinced the Agency that coal combustion wastes could pose risks to human health and the environment if they are not properly managed. There is sufficient evidence that adequate controls may not be in place. For example, while most states can now require newer waste management units to include liners and groundwater monitoring, 62 percent of existing utility surface impoundments do not have groundwater monitoring. In the Agency's view, this justifies the development of national regulations. We note, however, that some waste management units may not warrant liners and/or groundwater monitoring, depending on site-specific characteristics. The Agency is initiating this action to develop and issue appropriate waste management regulations under subtitle D of RCRA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4470 This rule may also impact federal, state, local or tribal governments that own coal-burning commercial electric power generating facilities. Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Agency Contact: Dennis Ruddy, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8430 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: ruddy.dennis@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE81 _______________________________________________________________________ 3657. STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION WASTES - NON-POWER PRODUCERS AND MINEFILLING Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6907(a)(3); 42 USC 6944 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is developing proposed regulations for the management of coal combustion wastes that are generated by non-electric utility coal burners and managed in landfills and surface impoundments, and for the practice of minefilling of coal combustion wastes. On April 25, 2000 EPA issued a regulatory determination for fossil fuel combustion wastes (65 FR 32214, May 22, 2000) to announce its decision that certain wastes from the combustion of fossil fuels (including coal, oil and natural gas) should remain exempt from subtitle C (management as hazardous waste) of RCRA. This regulatory determination also announced that regulations under RCRA subtitle D (management as non-hazardous wastes) are appropriate for management of certain coal combustion wastes that are disposed in landfills and surface impoundments. In addition, EPA stated its plan to consult with the U.S. Department of the Interior on appropriate measures under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) or RCRA or some combination of both, to address the disposal of coal combustion wastes when used for minefilling in surface or underground mines. [[Page 62362]] Although industry has made significant improvements in waste management practices over recent years, and most state regulatory programs are similarly improving, public comments and other analyses have convinced the Agency that coal combustion wastes could pose risks to human health and the environment, if they are not properly managed. There is sufficient evidence that adequate controls may not be in place. For example, while most States can now require newer waste management units to include liners and groundwater monitoring, less than about 50 percent of existing non-utility landfills are lined (these statistics exclude municipal solid waste landfills which are not the subject of this action). EPA acknowledges that some waste management units may not warrant liners and/or groundwater monitoring, depending on site- specific characteristics. The Agency also decided that the practice of minefilling coal combustion wastes could present a danger to human health and the environment under certain circumstances. Since there are few States that currently operate comprehensive programs that specifically address the unique circumstances of minefilling, the Agency believes national regulations under RCRA subtitle D and/or SMCRA may be appropriate. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4469 This rule may also impact Federal, State, local or tribal governments that own/operate coal-burning facilities (excluding facilities that primarily generate electric power for sale) or coal mines that accept coal combustion wastes. Sectors Affected: 311 Food Manufacturing; 313 Textile Mills; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 2121 Coal Mining; 322 Paper Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 62 Health Care and Social Assistance; 22112 Electric Power Transmission, Control and Distribution Agency Contact: Dennis Ruddy, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5306W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8430 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: ruddy.dennis@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE83 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3658. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: SLAG RESIDUES DERIVED FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE METALS RECOVERY (HTMR) TREATMENT OF KO61, KO62 AND F0006 WASTES Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 266 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Work 09/11/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Narendra Chaudhari Phone: 703 308-0454 Fax: 703 308-0514 Email: chaudhari.narendra@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE15 _______________________________________________________________________ 3659. HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION; RECYCLED USED OIL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 279 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Work 09/11/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Mike Svizzero Phone: 703 308-0046 Fax: 703 308-8617 Email: svizzero.michael@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE28 _______________________________________________________________________ 3660. MERCURY-CONTAINING AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MANAGEMENT ACT; CODIFICATION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 271; 40 CFR 273 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Work 09/11/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Bryan Groce Phone: 703 308-8750 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: groce.bryan@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE39 [[Page 62363]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3661. STORAGE, TREATMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF MIXED WASTES; FINAL RULE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261.4; 40 CFR 262.34; 40 CFR 266 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/16/01 66 FR 27217 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Nancy Hunt Phone: 703 308-8762 Fax: 703 308-8609 Email: hunt.nancy@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3662. RECYCLED USED OIL CONTAINING PCBS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 279 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Removal (of 3 Amendments) 07/14/98 63 FR 37780 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Mike Svizzero Phone: 703 308-0046 Fax: 703 308-8617 Email: svizzero.michael@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE47 _______________________________________________________________________ 3663. RCRA APPENDIX VIII STREAMLINING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Work 09/11/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Dr. Monica A. Barron Phone: 703 308-0483 Fax: 703 308-0509 Email: barron.monica@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3664. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS (SWMUS) AT HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 270 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Work 09/11/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Barbara Foster Phone: 703 308-7057 Fax: 703 308-8638 Email: foster.barbara@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AB80 _______________________________________________________________________ 3665. HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION RULE (HWIR): IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTES Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/16/01 66 FR 27266 Direct Final Rule 10/03/01 66 FR 50332 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Tracy Atagi Phone: 703 308-8672 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: atagi.tracy@epa.gov Adam Klinger Phone: 703 308-3267 Fax: 703 308-0514 Email: klinger.adam@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3666. REINVENTING THE LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 268 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Work 09/11/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Josh Lewis Phone: 703 308-7877 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: lewis.josh@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3667. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC RULE FOR SPECIFIC LEAD-BASED PAINT DEBRIS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - RCRA Temporary Suspension 10/17/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Agency Contact: Rajani Joglekar Phone: 703 308-8806 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: joglekar.rajani@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3668. RCRA CONTROLS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNITS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - Agency Plans No Further Work 09/11/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marie Boucher Phone: 703 308-8754 Fax: 703 308-0522 Email: boucher.marie@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE82 [[Page 62364]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3669. CRITERIA FOR CLASSIFICATION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES AND PRACTICES AND CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS: DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL LEAD-BASED PAINT WASTE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 257; 40 CFR 258 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 10/23/01 66 FR 53535 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Susan Nogas Phone: 703 308-7251 Fax: 703 308-8686 Email: nogas.sue@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE86 _______________________________________________________________________ 3670. NESHAPS: STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMBUSTORS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6924 RCRA sec 3004; 42 USC 6925 RCRA sec 3005; 42 USC 7412 CAA sec 112; 42 USC 7414 CAA sec 114 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 266; 40 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is required to establish National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) for most hazardous waste combustors (HWCs) (i.e., incinerators, cement kilns, boilers, and some types of recovery furnaces). In addition, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), EPA is required to establish standards for all HWCs as necessary to ensure protection of human health and the environment. Consequently, the Agency established in the HWC Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule new emissions standards for cement kilns, lightweight aggregate kilns, and incinerators under CAA authority on September 30, 1999 (64 FR 52828). Following promulgation, issues were raised by the regulated community through informal comments and through litigation. In response, this rule will promulgate changes to and clarifications to certain provisions of the final Phase I rule. The Agency issued a notice to withdraw a portion of the direct final rule, based on comments received. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Court-Ordered Vacature 05/14/01 66 FR 24270 Direct Final Rule - Phase I Amendments 07/03/01 66 FR 35087 Notice - Partial Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule 10/15/01 66 FR 52361 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4552 Split from RIN 2050-AE79. Agency Contact: Rhonda Minnick, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5302W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8771 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: minnick.rhonda@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE89 _______________________________________________________________________ 3671. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR THE US FILTER RECOVERY SERVICES, ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA, AND APPROVED GENERATORS AND TRANSPORTERS OF USFRS XL WASTE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 260 to 265; 40 CFR 268; 40 CFR 270; 40 CFR 273; 40 CFR 279 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/22/01 66 FR 28066 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sandra Panetta Phone: 202 260-6632 Fax: 202 260-3125 Email: panetta.sandra@epa.gov Robert Egan Phone: 312 886-6212 Fax: 312 353-4788 Email: robert egan@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA15 _______________________________________________________________________ 3672. PROJECT XL SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR YOLO COUNTY LANDFILL, DAVIS, YOLO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 258 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/09/01 66 FR 23652 Final Action 08/13/01 66 FR 42441 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Agency Contact: Sherri L. Walker Phone: 202 260-4295 Fax: 202 260-3125 Email: walker.sherri@epa.gov Dwight Hlustick Phone: 703 308-8647 Email: hlustick.dwight@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA18 _______________________________________________________________________ 3673. PROJECT XL NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE FOR AUTOLIV INC. SITE-SPECIFIC RULEMAKING Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 40 CFR 261 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/09/01 66 FR 23617 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ted Cochin Phone: 202 260-0880 Fax: 202 401-6637 Email: cochin.ted@epa.gov Mary Byrne Phone: 303 312-6491 Email: byrne.mary@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA19 [[Page 62365]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Oil Pollution Act (OPA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3674. OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION REGULATION: REVISIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321 CWA 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 some of the task force recommendations and on February 17, 1993, the Agency proposed further clarifications and technical changes to the spill prevention regulations. On December 2, 1997, EPA supplemented the 1991 and 1993 proposed revisions with a proposal to reduce burdens associated with the oil spill prevention program by reducing the recordkeeping provisions or exempting some facilities from some recordkeeping requirements. This rule will take final action on the 1991, 1993, and 1997 proposals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/22/91 56 FR 54612 NPRM 02/17/93 58 FR 8824 Supplemental NPRM 12/02/97 62 FR 63812 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 2634 Agency Contact: Hugo Fleischman, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5203G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-8769 Fax: 703 603-9116 Email: fleischman.hugo@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AC62 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act _______________________________________________________________________ 3675. REPORTABLE QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CARBAMATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 11004; 42 USC 9602(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302; 40 CFR 355 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 expected to be greater than one pound. Raising the RQs for these substances would decrease the burden on (1) the regulated community for complying with the reporting requirements under CERCLA and EPCRA; (2) Federal, State, and local authorities for program implementation; and (3) Federal, State, or local authorities, if they release hazardous substances at the RQ level or greater. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3423 Agency Contact: Frank Avvisato, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-8949 Fax: 703 603-9100 Email: avvisato.frank@epa.gov Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-9086 Fax: 703 603-9104 Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3676. 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 will 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 24 03/06/98 63 FR 11340 Final Action 20 03/06/98 63 FR 11332 NPRM 25 07/28/98 63 FR 40247 Final Action 21 07/28/98 63 FR 40182 Final Action (Tex-Tin Corp) 09/18/98 63 FR 49855 NPRM 26 09/29/98 63 FR 51882 Final Action 22 09/29/98 63 FR 51848 NPRM 27 01/19/99 64 FR 2950 Final Action 23 01/19/99 64 FR 2942 NPRM (Midnight Mine) 02/16/99 64 FR 7564 NPRM 28 04/23/99 64 FR 19968 NPRM (Almeda) 05/10/99 64 FR 24990 Final Action 24 05/10/99 64 FR 24949 NPRM 29 07/22/99 64 FR 39886 Final Action 25 07/22/99 64 FR 39878 NPRM 30 10/22/99 64 FR 56992 Final Action 10/22/99 64 FR 56966 NPRM 31 02/04/00 65 FR 5468 Final Action 26 02/04/00 65 FR 5435 NPRM 32 05/11/00 65 FR 30489 Final Action 28 05/11/00 65 FR 30482 NPRM 33 07/27/00 65 FR 46131 Final Action 29 07/27/00 65 FR 46096 [[Page 62366]] NPRM Alabama/Malone 08/24/00 65 FR 51567 NPRM 34 12/01/00 65 FR 75215 Final Action 30 12/01/00 65 FR 75179 NPRM 35 01/11/01 66 FR 2380 NPRM 36 06/14/01 66 FR 32287 Final Action 31 06/14/01 66 FR 32235 NPRM 37 09/13/01 66 FR 47612 Final Action 32 09/13/01 66 FR 47583 NPRM Site No. Undetermined 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3439 Agency Contact: Yolanda Singer, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-8835 Fax: 703 603-9100 Email: singer.yolanda@epa.gov Terry Keidan, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-8852 Fax: 703 603-9104 Email: keidan.terry@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AD75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3677. REVISE 40 CFR PART 35 SUBPART O: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND SUPERFUND STATE CONTRACTS FOR SUPERFUND RESPONSE ACTIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 9601 to 9675 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35 subpart O Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 40 CFR part 35 subpart O is the Superfund Administrative Regulation that governs awarding of Superfund cooperative agreements (CAs) to States, Indian tribes, and territories of the United States. Subpart O covers State-lead, site-specific cooperative agreements for non-time-critical removal, preremedial, remedial, and enforcement actions, and site-specific management assistance for federal-lead projects. Also covered by subpart O are non-site-specific Core Program and Voluntary Cleanup Program State infrastructure development, as well as Brownfields pilots, and Brownfields assessments. The requirements for Superfund State contracts, financial administration, property, procurement, reporting, recordkeeping, and closeout are provided in subpart O. Subpart O was promulgated 6/5/1990, and became effective on 7/5/1990. Many changes in the Superfund program have occurred over the past almost ten years and these need to be reflected in subpart O. The six categories of CAs presently used in subpart O need greater flexibility to accommodate the new types of CAs that have developed. For example, the number of Block Funding Reform pilots, begun in 1997, to consolidate several of the cooperative agreements offered in subpart O, has grown to about 16 for fiscal year 2000, and have generated at least 60 approved deviation requests from subpart O and 40 CFR part 31. These pilot projects offer considerable administrative relief to States, tribes, and EPA by reducing reporting requirements, broadening scope changes without amendment, increasing the ability to move monies within and among CAs, and relaxing application requirements regarding site- specific identification of cooperative agreement funds to certain activities, while maintaining site-specific drawdown requirements needed for cost recovery and Superfund accounting. Subpart O also needs to be conformed with part 31 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements). EPA expects to institutionalize the combining of CA types, create more flexible reporting requirements, permit greater scope changes without amendment, provide more flexible money movement within and among CAs, and other policy advances in State/tribal/EPA interaction. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal 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. 4177 Agency Contact: Kirby Biggs, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204W, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308-8506 Fax: 703 308-8433 Email: biggs.kirby@epa.gov Stephen Caldwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-8833 Fax: 703 603-9104 Email: caldwell.stephen@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE62 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act _______________________________________________________________________ 3678. FINAL RULE TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE IN 40 CFR PART 302 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602 to 9604; 33 USC 1231; 33 USC 1261 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA has reviewed the portions of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) related to the release reporting program under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Within these regulations, which appear in 40 CFR part 302, EPA has identified several categories of errors, including: (1) typographical errors in the table of CERCLA hazardous substances (Table 302.4 in 40 CFR 302.4); (2) definitions made legally obsolete because of [[Page 62367]] changes in CERCLA's statutory provisions; and (3) redundant or unnecessary information (particularly in the ``Regulatory synonyms,'' ``Statutory RQ,'' and ``Final RQ Category'' columns of Table 302.4) that could be removed from the CFR to reduce potential confusion. Correcting the typographical errors, updating definitions, and removing redundant information in 40 CFR part 302 will not affect the scope of what is regulated or how it is regulated. For this reason, EPA is developing a final rule to make these minor corrections. EPA does not anticipate any substantial impact on small businesses or State/tribal/local governments because the final rule will not introduce any new regulations or impose new burdens. The corrections included in this rulemaking will serve to reduce confusion among the regulated community and government authorities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3929 Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-9086 Fax: 703 603-9104 Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE88 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act _______________________________________________________________________ 3679. REPORTING EXEMPTIONS FOR FEDERALLY PERMITTED RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321; 33 USC 1361; 42 USC 9602; 42 USC 11004 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 117; 40 CFR 302; 40 CFR 355 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will clarify the definition of federally permitted release under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Federally permitted releases of hazardous substances are exempt from CERCLA reporting and liability, and from reporting under section 304 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/19/88 53 FR 27268 Supplemental Notice 07/11/89 54 FR 29306 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 2394 Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-9086 Fax: 703 603-9104 Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AB82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3680. STREAMLINING THE PREAUTHORIZATION MIXED FUNDING FOR APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST SUPERFUND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 is considering a proposal 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 National Contingency Plan and ensure proper accounting by requiring offsets for funds owed to the Agency by claimants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3885 Agency Contact: Phyllis Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5201G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-8971 Fax: 703 603-9146 Email: anderson.phyllis@epa.gov Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-9086 Fax: 703 603-9104 Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE38 [[Page 62368]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3681. CRITERIA FOR THE DESIGNATION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES UNDER CERCLA SECTION 102(A) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 9602 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 302.4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will address the development of evaluation criteria for the designation of substances as hazardous under CERCLA. It is necessary to develop evaluation criteria because the Agency has the authority under CERCLA 102(a) to designate substances as hazardous; however, the Agency does not have criteria to do so. To date the only substances designated as CERCLA hazardous substances are as a result of their appearance on other Acts' lists defined under CERCLA 101(14). Using CERCLA designation criteria the Agency may establish CERCLA hazardous substances independently from other Acts, in the interest of public health and the environment. The purpose of this action is to have well thought-out criteria for designating hazardous substances that may be applied to individual substances for evaluation and decision as to whether or not the substance should be appropriately designated a CERCLA 102(a) hazardous substance. The Agency already has the authority to designate substances as hazardous; in this action, criteria will be developed to implement that authority. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4201 Agency Contact: Lynn Beasley, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5204G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-9086 Fax: 703 603-9104 Email: beasley.lynn@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE63 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Clean Water Act (CWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3682. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 137 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2040-AD42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3683. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE AQUATIC ANIMAL PRODUCTION INDUSTRY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: CWA sec 301; CWA sec 304; CWA sec 306; CWA sec 307; CWA sec 308; CWA sec 318; CWA sec 402; CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 451 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 30, 2002. Final, Judicial, June 30, 2004. Abstract: EPA is focusing new efforts to help reduce nutrient loadings from commercial agricultural and industrial operations nationwide. Currently, there are no Federal technology-based standards for aquatic animal production facilities, which are part of the aquaculture industry. This action is a new effort to develop pollutant controls in the form of nationally applicable discharge standards for commercial and public aquaculture operations. In assessments of surface water quality, States most frequently cite siltation, nutrients, and pathogens as the major cause of water quality impairment. With the growth of the aquaculture industry, and inconsistent state regulatory oversight, EPA will examine available technologies for the control of pollutants, primarily nutrients. This action was formerly titled Aquaculture. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/02 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4406 Sectors Affected: 112519 Other Animal Aquaculture; 112512 Shellfish Farming; 112511 Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries Agency Contact: Marta E. Jordan, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0817 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: jordan.marta@epa.gov Kristen Strellec, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-6036 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: strellec.kristen@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD55 _______________________________________________________________________ 3684. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE MEAT PRODUCTS POINT SOURCE CATEGORY (REVISIONS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311; 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1316; 33 USC 1317; 33 USC 1318; 33 USC 1361 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 432 (Revision) Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 31, 2001. Final, Judicial, December 31, 2003. Abstract: The Agency is revising effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the Meat Products Point Source Category. The current regulations, at 40 CFR 432, are more than 20 years old and are limited to a few conventional pollutants. Recent concerns about nutrient discharges from these facilities might be resolved by additional effluent limitations. In particular, the current regulations do not address ammonia nitrogen for red meat slaughterhouses/packinghouses (subparts A to D). Nutrients are a [[Page 62369]] significant remaining water quality problem for impaired streams. Revisions to the current regulations will also include effluent limitations for poultry processing, which is not currently covered by any effluent guideline. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/01 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4407 Sectors Affected: 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering; 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses; 311613 Rendering and Meat By-product Processing; 311615 Poultry Processing Agency Contact: Samantha Lewis, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7149 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: lewis.samantha@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3685. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ALABAMA--PHASE II Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1313 CWA 303 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 15, 2002, Consent decree specifies that EPA will sign proposed Federal replacement standards by 1/15/02 unless EPA approves state use designations. Final, Statutory, 90 Days after Proposal. Abstract: Under the CWA, States have primary authority in developing water quality standards for waters within their jurisdiction. EPA maintains oversight authority in that States must submit their water quality standards to EPA for review and approval or disapproval. If a State's water quality standards are not consistent with the requirements of the CWA and its supporting regulations, and are subsequently disapproved by EPA, the State must revise the disapproved water quality standards. If the State does not revise the disapproved water quality standards, the CWA requires the EPA Administrator to promulgate Federal water quality standards to supersede those disapproved provisions in the states' water quality standards. EPA is developing a proposed rule to determine the appropriate use designations for seven waterbodies in Alabama that EPA disapproved in 1986 and 1991. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/02 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4264 Agency Contact: Fritz Wagener, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, Region04, Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: 404 562-9267 Cara Lalley, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4305, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0314 Fax: 202 260-9830 Email: lalley.cara@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3686. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF MERCURY UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT (METHOD 245.7) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1314(h); 33 USC 1361(a); PL 92-500 76 Stat. 816; PL 95-217 91 Stat. 1567; PL 100-4 100 Stat. 7 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136.3(IB) 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 a new analytical test procedure (method) for the determination of mercury in the wastewater program as authorized under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This new test procedure is capable of measuring mercury at low parts-per-trillion (ppt; ng/L) concentrations and would be an alternative to the recently promulgated EPA Method 1631, which also determines mercury at low ppt concentrations. EPA Method 245.7 uses similar technology to EPA Method 1631 (cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry), but it does not require the use of a gold trap. Laboratories claim that EPA Method 245.7 is a less burdensome and more cost-effective method than EPA Method 1631. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/02 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4377 Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD52 _______________________________________________________________________ 3687. MINIMIZING ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FROM COOLING WATER INTAKE STRUCTURES AT EXISTING FACILITIES UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, PHASE 2 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 138 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2040-AD62 _______________________________________________________________________ 3688. NPDES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS, MUNICIPAL SATELLITE COLLECTION SYSTEMS, AND SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 136 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2040-AD02 [[Page 62370]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3689. RECOGNITION AWARDS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1361(a) and (e); CWA 501(a) and (e) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 105 (New) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing a framework for the annual Clean Water Act (CWA) Recognition Awards known as the National Wastewater Management Excellence Awards Program. Section 501(e) of the CWA authorized the Administrator, on behalf of the U.S. Government, to recognize outstanding technological achievements or innovative processes, methods or devices in waste treatment and pollution abatement programs. The rule would establish regulations under which the recognition may be applied for and granted. The existing awards program recognizes innovative and outstanding achievements, processes, methods or devices in: Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW); Biosolids Management (Biosolids); POTW Pretreatment Programs; Municipal and Industrial Storm Water (SW) Management; and Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) Controls. These wastewater management programs can generally be characterized as waste treatment and/or pollution abatement programs. EPA may later establish, discontinue, combine or rename categories by notice published in the Federal Register. Though the Agency has conducted an awards program for many years, this rulemaking action clearly acknowledges the basis for the program. EPA is formalizing the CWA Recognition Awards program using a direct final rulemaking because the Agency does not expect adverse comments. Unless the Agency receives comments requiring a response during the public comment period associated with an identical companion proposed rule published elsewhere in the Federal Register on the same day, the formalized program would become effective without further notice. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM - Companion of Direct Final Rule 01/00/02 Direct Final Rule 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4332 Note: This rule was formerly known as National Wastewater Management Excellence Awards Program. Sectors Affected: 2213 Water, Sewage and Other Systems; 5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal Agency Contact: Maria Campbell, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4204M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-0628 Fax: 202 501-2396 Email: campbell.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD44 _______________________________________________________________________ 3690. OCEAN DISCHARGES CRITERIA REVISIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1343 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 125.121(a); 40 CFR 125.121(e); 40 CFR 125.122; 40 CFR 125.123; 40 CFR 125.124 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing to modify the existing regulations implementing the ocean protection provisions of section 403 of the Clean Water Act. A key element of the proposed rule would provide for establishment of baseline water quality standards for ocean waters beyond three miles offshore. These waters, designated ``Healthy Ocean Waters,'' would be protected by both a narrative statement of desired quality and pollutant-specific numeric criteria. The proposed rule also would strengthen the requirements for a permit to discharge to any ocean waters, and would create a process for establishing Special Ocean Sites (SOSs), which are areas within ocean waters that are of outstanding value, where new and significantly expanded discharges would be prohibited. The proposed rule will enhance the protection of the ocean environment and meet the goals of the Executive order on Marine Protected Areas (E.O. 13158). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/02 Final Action 04/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4446 Sectors Affected: 21111 Oil and Gas Extraction; 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities; 221111 Hydroelectric Power Generation; 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation; 42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals; 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing; 311711 Seafood Canning Agency Contact: David Redford, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4504-F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1952 Fax: 202 260-9920 James Woodley, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4504-F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1998 Fax: 202 260-9920 Email: woodley.james@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD60 _______________________________________________________________________ 3691. CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND REGULATION REVISIONS RE: USE AS MATCHING FUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1383(h) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35.3125(b)(1) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation will revise the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Regulations to allow the use of loans from the non-Federal and non-State match share of CWSRF funds as a match for infrastructure grants. In 1990, EPA issued regulations implementing the CWSRF program, established as title VI of the Clean Water Act (CWA) in 1987. Section 603(h) of the CWA prohibits use of the CWSRF loan as matching funds with respect to the non-Federal share of the cost of a treatment works project for which a municipality or agency is receiving assistance from the Administrator under any other authority. In issuing its regulations at 40 CFR 35.3125(b)(1), EPA interpreted this prohibition broadly, applying the restriction to all treatment works construction. At that time, EPA [[Page 62371]] believed the replacement of the construction grants program authorized by title II of the CWA by the CWSRF would result in a significant decrease in the use of other Federal grant funds for treatment works construction. However, from FY 1995 onward, Congress has authorized and appropriated funds for infrastructure construction grants in various appropriations acts. There are currently over 700 projects totaling over $3.3 billion dollars. In several cases, EPA has been asked to allow CWSRF funds to be used as a match for these grants; but 40 CFR 35.3125(b)(1) prohibits such action. Upon reconsideration, EPA has decided its initial reading in 1990 was too broad, and the intent of Congress was only to prohibit use of CWSRF loans as a match for title II construction grants. This action will revise the regulations to allow a State, in its operation of the CWSRF, to permit a CWSRF loan for non-title II infrastructure construction grant projects to be used as a non-Federal match in certain circumstances. The prohibition on the use of CWSRF as a match for a title II construction grant will continue. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/02 Direct Final Rule With Companion NPRM 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4493 Agency Contact: Chau Hoang, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4204M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-0689 Fax: 202 501-2396 Email: hoang.chau@epa.gov Gary Hudiburgh, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, EN-336, 4204M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-0626 Fax: 202 501-2396 Email: hudiburgh.gary@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD68 _______________________________________________________________________ 3692. TEST PROCEDURES: NEW AND UPDATED TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; 33 USC 1314(h); CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a); CWA 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 parts 136 and 141 to approve new and updated EPA methods for wastewater, ambient water quality, and drinking water, including new and updated versions of methods from voluntary consensus standards bodies and other organizations. These methods are used to comply with monitoring requirements in the wastewater, ambient water quality and/or drinking water programs, as authorized under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act. This regulation would propose new methods for metals such as Method 1638 (which utilizes ICP/MS), new methods for chemical pollutants (e.g., Method 245.7), and updated methods for chemical and biological pollutants (e.g., Methods 625 and 1625), including methods from voluntary consensus standards bodies (VCSBs), and from other external organizations. The new and updated methods include methods from organizations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Standard Methods, Association of Official Analytical Methods-International, and U.S. Geological Survey. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/02 Final Action 06/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4540 Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD71 _______________________________________________________________________ 3693. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF MERCURY UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT (REVISIONS TO METHOD 1631) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h); CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a); CWA 501(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136.3 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2001, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, September 30, 2002, Settlement agreement. Abstract: This proposal would amend EPA Method 1631 to add new requirements for clean techniques and quality control (QC) beyond those specified in EPA Method 1631 for the determination of mercury at water quality criteria levels. EPA Method 1631 was promulgated at 40 CFR 136 in June 1999. Later that year, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Chemical Manufacturers Association, and the Utility Water Act Group (Petitioners) filed a petition for judicial review of the final rule. One of the issues in the petition related to the clean sampling techniques and QC requirements in the Method. As part of a Settlement Agreement in October 2000, EPA agreed to sign a Federal Register notice proposing additional clean techniques and QC requirements for Method 1631 by September 30, 2001, and to take final action by September 30, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action Technical Correction 06/18/01 66 FR 32774 NPRM 10/09/01 66 FR 51518 NPRM Comment Period End 12/10/01 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4541 [[Page 62372]] Agency Contact: William Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD72 _______________________________________________________________________ 3694. 2002 EFFLUENT GUIDELINES PLAN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(m) CWA CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, August 28, 2002. Abstract: The Effluent Guidelines Plan is published biennially as required by the Clean Water Act and a consent decree. The Plan is often called the 304(m) Plan, based on the relevant section in the Clean Water Act. 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. The 2002 edition will include regulatory plans beyond those industries covered by the consent decree, and OW will use the 2002 Plan as a strategic opportunity to help design the future of the technology-based pollution control program for industrial sources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/02 Final Action 08/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4576 Agency Contact: Pat Harrigan, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8479 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: harrigan.patricia@epa.gov Jan Matuszko, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-9126 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: matuszko.jan@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD78 _______________________________________________________________________ 3695. REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN; SUBPART J PRODUCT SCHEDULE LISTING REQUIREMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(d)(2); CWA section 311(d)(2) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will propose revisions to subpart J of the National Contingency Plan (NCP) (40 CFR part 300.900). Section 311(d)(2)(G) of the Clean Water Act requires that EPA prepare a schedule of dispersants, other chemicals, and other spill mitigating devices and substances, if any, that may be used in carrying out the NCP. Under subpart J, respondents wishing to add a product to the Product Schedule must submit technical product data specified in 40 CFR 300.915 to EPA. This rulemaking will propose revisions to subpart J to clarify and change protocols for effectiveness and toxicity testing. It will clarify EPA authority to remove products from the Product Schedule. These changes will help ensure protection of the environment when these products are used to clean up and mitigate oil spills into or upon navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, the waters of the contiguous zone, or which may affect natural resources belonging to or under the exclusive management authority of the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4526 Sectors Affected: 54 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 3259 Other Chemical Product Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: William Nick Nichols, Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response, 5203G, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 603-9918 Fax: 703 603-9116 Email: nichols.nick@epa.gov RIN: 2050-AE87 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Clean Water Act (CWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3696. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE IRON AND STEEL MANUFACTURING POINT SOURCE CATEGORY (REVISIONS) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1314 CWA sec 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306; 33 USC 1317 CWA sec 307; 33 USC 1318 CWA sec 308; 33 USC 1342 CWA sec 402; 33 USC 1362 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 420 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2000. Final, Judicial, April 30, 2002. Abstract: EPA is proposing to revise the effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source Category to reflect significant industry changes related to consolidation and modernization within the U.S. steelmaking industry as well as advances in manufacturing technologies, in-process pollution prevention, water conservation practices, and end-of-pipe wastewater treatment. [[Page 62373]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/27/00 65 FR 81963 Final Action 04/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3833 Sectors Affected: 331111 Iron and Steel Mills; 3312 Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel; 3328 Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities; 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Agency Contact: George Jett, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7151 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: jett.george@epa.gov Kevin Tingley, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-9843 Email: tingley.kevin@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC90 _______________________________________________________________________ 3697. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE BLEACHED PAPERGRADE KRAFT SUBCATEGORY OF THE PULP, PAPER, AND PAPERBOARD CATEGORY; CERTIFICATION IN LIEU OF MONITORING FOR CHLOROFORM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1314 CWA sec 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306; 33 USC 1317 CWA sec 307; 33 USC 1342 CWA sec 402; 33 USC 1318 CWA sec 308; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is a follow-on to the already-promulgated Pulp and Paper Cluster Rules covering the Bleached Papergrade Kraft Subcategory (Subpart B). EPA is considering allowing Subpart B mills to certify process changes (specifically, elimination of elemental chlorine and hypochlorite) and operating conditions in lieu of minimum monitoring to demonstrate compliance with the effluent limitations for chloroform. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/15/98 63 FR 18796 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 4192 NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/1998/April/Day-15/w9615.htm Sectors Affected: 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Agency Contact: Don Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7189 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: anderson.donaldf@epa.gov Ahmar Siddiqui, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1826 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: siddiqui.ahmar@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD23 _______________________________________________________________________ 3698. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE COAL MINING POINT SOURCE CATEGORY (REVISIONS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1314 CWA sec 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306; 33 USC 1317 CWA sec 307; 33 USC 1318 CWA sec 308; 33 USC 1342 CWA sec 402; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 434 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2000. Final, Judicial, December 31, 2001. Abstract: Coal mining discharges are covered by existing effluent guidelines at 40 CFR part 434. This new regulatory action will revise the existing regulations to address two new subcategories: Coal Remining and Western Alkaline Coal Mining. The existing regulations do not cover remining operations, which, when appropriately planned and regulated, will improve effluent quality from abandoned mine lands while reclaiming them and prevent disturbance of unexploited lands. Advances in treatment technologies and Best Management Practices pertinent to coal mines in the arid West show promise of being more protective of water quality. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/11/00 65 FR 19440 Notice of Data Availability 07/30/01 66 FR 39300 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4168 Sectors Affected: 21211 Coal Mining Agency Contact: John Tinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-4992 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: tinger.john@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD24 _______________________________________________________________________ 3699. 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) CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a) CWA 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 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 regulation would approve test procedures to be used in measuring this group of compounds under the NPDES Program 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. [[Page 62374]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/18/95 60 FR 53988 Final Action 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal 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@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC95 _______________________________________________________________________ 3700. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ANALYSIS FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS UNDER CLEAN WATER ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361 CWA 501(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 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 to approve EPA Method 1622 and to approve microbiological methods for monitoring ambient water for the detection of Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E. coli and Enterococci. in ambient waters by filtration of a 10-L sample in laboratory, separation of target organisms from other debris using immunomagnetic separation, and detection of the organisms using immunofluorescence assay and differential interference contrast microscopy and confirmation examination of the organisms using vital dye stains. This proposed regulation would approve test procedures to be available for use by testing laboratories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/30/01 66 FR 45811 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4047 Agency Contact: Robin K. Oshiro, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7278 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: oshiro.robin@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD08 _______________________________________________________________________ 3701. 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) CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a) CWA 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 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 regulation would 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 would constitute the second of two segments of rulemaking initially proposed as one action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/18/95 60 FR 53988 Final Action 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal 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@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD12 _______________________________________________________________________ 3702. TEST PROCEDURES: CLEAN WATER ACT AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT METHODS UPDATE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1314(h); CWA 501(a); 33 USC 1361(a); SDWA 1412; 42 USC 300 g-1; 42 USC 300f(1); SDWA 1401(a); SDWA 1445; SDWA 1450(a); 42 USC 300j-4; 42 USC 300j-9(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136; 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 143 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulatory action would amend the Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants under 40 CFR part 136, National Primary Drinking Water Regulations under 40 CFR part 141, and National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations under 40 CFR part 143 to approve updated versions of analytical test procedures (methods) from voluntary consensus standards bodies and other organizations. These methods are used to comply with monitoring requirements in the wastewater and drinking water programs, as authorized under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This regulation would approve updated versions of methods for determination of chemical, radiological, and [[Page 62375]] microbiological pollutants in wastewater and drinking water. The updates are to methods from voluntary consensus standards bodies (the American Society for Testing and Materials and Standard Methods) and from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Energy. Previously approved versions of the methods being updated remain approved. Because EPA received adverse comments on the direct final rule published on January 16, 2001, the Agency withdrew the direct final on May 15, 2001. EPA plans to issue a final rulemaking addressing the adverse comments by early 2002, based on a companion proposal to the direct final rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 01/16/01 66 FR 3466 Notice of Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule 05/15/01 66 FR 26795 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4409 Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD59 _______________________________________________________________________ 3703. MINIMIZING ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FROM COOLING WATER INTAKE STRUCTURES AT NEW FACILITIES UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, PHASE 1 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306; 33 USC 1326 CWA sec 316; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 125 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 20, 2000. Final, Judicial, November 9, 2001. Abstract: This rulemaking affects new facilities that use cooling water intake structures. Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act provides that any standard established pursuant to section 301 or 306 of the Clean Water Act and applicable to a point source shall require that the location, design, construction, and capacity of cooling water intake structures reflect the best technology available for minimizing adverse environmental impact associated with the impingement and entrainment of fish and other aquatic organisms by cooling water intake structures. Impingement refers to trapping fish and other aquatic life on intake screens or other devices where they may be injured or killed. Entrainment occurs when smaller aquatic organisms, eggs and larvae are drawn into a cooling system and then pumped back out, often with significant injury or mortality due to heat, physical stress or exposure to chemicals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/10/00 65 FR 49059 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 3444 Sectors Affected: 61131 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 21 Mining; 22111 Electric Power Generation; 22133 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply; 311 Food Manufacturing; 3122 Tobacco Manufacturing; 313 Textile Mills; 321 Wood Product Manufacturing; 322 Paper Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 335 Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component Manufacturing Agency Contact: Deborah Nagle, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2656 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: nagle.deborah@epa.gov Debra Hart, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0905 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: hart.debra@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3704. TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) PROGRAM REGULATIONS REVISIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1313 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 130 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On July 13, 2000, EPA published a final Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program Regulation (65 FR 23580). At that time, EPA expected this to become effective the end of October 2001 (30 days after the existing Congressional restriction on implementation). On August 9, 2001 (66 FR 41817), EPA published a proposed rule to establish April 30, 2003 as the effective date of the final TMDL rule. This will allow the Agency time to convene a consensus-building process to engage the full spectrum of affected parties in developing a successful TMDL program. The consensus-building process will consider new information, including the recent National Academy of Sciences report recommending changes to the TMDL program, in an effort to speed up the cleanup of the nation's waters by developing a workable program with broad stakeholder support. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/23/99 64 FR 46011 Final Rule 07/13/00 65 FR 43586 NPRM Delay of Effective Date 08/09/01 66 FR 41817 Delay of Final Rule Effective Date 10/18/01 66 FR 53044 NPRM 06/00/02 Final Action 04/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal [[Page 62376]] Additional Information: SAN No. 4145 Split from RIN 2040-AD22. Agency Contact: Francoise M. Brasier, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-5668 Email: brasier.francoise@epa.gov John Wilson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4503F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7078 RIN: 2040-AD79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3705. COMPARISON OF DREDGED MATERIAL TO REFERENCE SEDIMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344 CWA sec 404 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 230 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would revise the testing provisions of the Clean Water Act section 404(b)(1) guidelines to provide for comparisons between dredged material proposed for discharge and reference sediment. Reference sediment would be defined as sediment that reflects conditions at the disposal site had no dredged material disposal ever occurred there. Because the disposal site itself is currently used as the point of comparison, this action would make a technical improvement in assessing cumulative impacts and help make dredged material testing under section 404 more consistent with that conducted for ocean disposal, which currently employs a reference sediment approach. This action is not expected to have a significant impact on State, local, or tribal governments or small business, as the action will be limited to Corps projects and permit applications for which dredged material testing is necessary, and because the effect of the action will be limited to changing the location of an otherwise collected sample. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/04/95 60 FR 419 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3288 Agency Contact: John Goodin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4502F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-9910 Email: goodin.john@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC14 _______________________________________________________________________ 3706. REVISION TO CLEAN WATER ACT REGULATORY DEFINITION OF ``FILL MATERIAL'' Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1344 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 323.2(e); 40 CFR 232.2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for discharges of dredged or fill material to waters of the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Corps regulations implementing section 404 currently contain differing definitions of the term fill material. In particular, the Corps regulations define fill material as being used for the primary purpose of replacing an aquatic area with dry land or changing the bottom elevation of a waterbody. In contrast, EPA's definition of fill material looks to whether the effect is to replace waters of the United States with dry land or change the bottom elevation of waterbodies, and does not contain a primary purpose test as found in the Corps regulations. In order to clarify what constitutes fill material for purposes of section 404 and provide improved regulatory certainty, the Corps and EPA are conducting notice and comment rulemaking to achieve greater consistency between the two agencies' definitions of fill material. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/20/00 65 FR 21292 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4375 Agency Contact: Brenda Mallory, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4502F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0044 Fax: 202 260-7546 Email: mallory.brenda@epa.gov John Lishman, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4502F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-9180 Fax: 202 260-7546 Email: lishman.john@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3707. ROUND 2 STANDARDS FOR THE USE OR DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE SLUDGE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1345 CWA sec 405; 33 USC 1361(a) CWA sec 501(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 503 (Revisions) Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 1999. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2001. Abstract: Section 405 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires EPA to promulgate regulations providing guidelines for the use and disposal of sewage sludge. The rules, among other things, are to identify uses for sewage sludge, including disposal, and concentrations of pollutants which interfere with such use or disposal. The statute establishes a schedule for EPA to identify and regulate toxic pollutants in sewage sludge in two rounds: first with respect to those toxic pollutants for which information is available and subsequently, with respect to those toxic pollutants in sewage sludge not regulated in the first round which may adversely affect public health and the environment. The regulations must specify management practices, including numeric limits, for each such pollutant, for each use or disposal practice. EPA published the first round of sewage sludge regulations, pursuant to a court ordered schedule, in February 1993 (58 FR 9247) and proposed round two regulations in December 1999. EPA's round two proposal identified dioxins, dibenzofurans and coplanar polychlorinated biphenyls as the additional toxic pollutants in sewage sludge to be regulated for sewage sludge that is to be applied to the land. The consent decree requires EPA to take final action on proposed round two regulations by December 15, 2001. [[Page 62377]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/23/99 64 FR 72045 Final Action 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3488 Agency Contact: Alan B. Rubin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4304, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7589 Fax: 202 260-1036 Email: rubin.alan@epa.gov Alan B. Hais, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4304, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7579 Fax: 202 260-1036 Email: hais.alan@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC25 _______________________________________________________________________ 3708. PROCEDURES FOR TRIBES TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR TREATMENT AS A STATE TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE BEACHES PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 UCS 1375(a) et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 35; 40 CFR 130 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This interim final rule would establish procedures under the Clean Water Act for EPA to treat Indian tribes in substantially the same manner in which it treats States for purposes of obtaining financial assistance. As part of the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000, EPA is authorized to award grants to develop and implement monitoring and notification programs for coastal or Great Lakes recreational waters. This rule will describe the requirements for Indian tribes to become eligible for grants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4515 Agency Contact: Frances A. Desselle, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4305, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1320 RIN: 2040-AD69 _______________________________________________________________________ 3709. RULE TO REVISE AND TO RATIFY OR WITHDRAW WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY TEST METHODS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h); CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a); CWA 501(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136.3 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 24, 2001, Settlement Agreement. Final, Judicial, September 24, 2002, Settlement Agreement. Abstract: This regulatory action would propose to amend the Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants under 40 CFR part 136 by revising several whole effluent toxicity (WET) test methods and by ratifying or withdrawing WET test methods listed in Table IA for use under the Clean Water Act. These methods were promulgated on October 16, 1995 (60 FR 53529). The proposed regulation is needed to satisfy the terms of two settlement agreements (entered into by EPA and Edison Electric Institute, et al., and Western Coalition of Arid States on July 24, 1998; and entered into by EPA and Lone Star Steel in January, 1997). This proposal will amend the 1995 rule by revising three WET method manuals, and by ratifying or withdrawing each of the WET test methods challenged in the settlement agreements from these three manuals. Specific revisions include: the requirement of blocking by parentage in Method 1002, the requirement for demonstration of valid concentration-response relationships, the inclusion of specific procedures to control pH drift, and the inclusion of procedures to reduce pathogenic interferences in Method 1000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/28/01 66 FR 49794 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4514 Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Marion Kelly, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7117 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: kelly.marion@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD73 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Clean Water Act (CWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3710. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE METAL PRODUCTS AND MACHINERY CATEGORY, PHASES 1 AND 2 Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1314 CWA sec 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306; 33 USC 1317 CWA sec 307; 33 USC 1318 CWA sec 308; 33 USC 1342 CWA sec 402; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 413; 40 CFR 433; 40 CFR 438; 40 CFR 463; 40 CFR 464; 40 CFR 467; 40 CFR 471 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 31, 2000. Final, Judicial, December 31, 2002. Abstract: EPA is developing effluent limitations guidelines for facilities that generate wastewater while processing metal parts; metal products; and machinery, including manufacture, assembly, rebuilding, repair, and [[Page 62378]] maintenance. In 1995 EPA proposed regulations for seven industrial groups: aircraft, aerospace, hardware, ordnance, stationary industrial equipment, mobile industrial equipment, and electronic equipment. EPA has consolidated this rulemaking with a second phase, whose scope would include additional industrial groups such as: bus and truck, household equipment, instruments, motor vehicles, office machines, precious metals and jewelry, railroads, job shops, printed circuit boards, and ships and boats. The deadlines and timetable apply to the consolidated Phase 1 and 2 rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM (Phase 1) 05/30/95 60 FR 28210 NPRM (Consolidated Phase 1 and 2) 01/03/01 66 FR 424 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Additional Information: SAN No. 2806 For more information on Metal Products and Machinery on the Internet, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/ost/guide/mpm/index.html Sectors Affected: 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 335 Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 339 Miscellaneous Manufacturing Agency Contact: Shari Barash, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7130 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: barash.shari@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AB79 _______________________________________________________________________ 3711. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE PULP, PAPER, AND PAPERBOARD CATEGORY, PHASE II Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA 301; 33 USC 1314 CWA 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA 306; 33 USC 1317 CWA 307; 33 USC 1318 CWA 308; 33 USC 1318 CWA 402; 33 USC 1361 CWA 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA will consider revising the technology-based effluent limitations guidelines and standards for 8 of the 12 subcategories for this industrial category: Unbleached Kraft Semi-Chemical; Mechanical Pulp; Non-Wood Chemical Pulp Secondary Fiber Deink; Secondary Fiber Non-Deink; Fine and Lightweight Papers from Purchased Pulp; and Tissue, Filter, Non-Woven, and Paperboard from Purchased Pulp. EPA proposed guidelines and standards for these subcategories as part of the Pulp and Paper Rules (also known as the Cluster Rules) in December 1993. The Agency intends to develop these revised effluent limitations in close coordination with the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/17/93 58 FR 66078 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4050 Sectors Affected: 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Agency Contact: Don Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7189 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: anderson.donaldf@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3712. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT REGULATION AND EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFOS) Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1314 CWA sec 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306; 33 USC 1317 CWA sec 307; 33 USC 1318 CWA sec 308; 33 USC 1342 CWA sec 402; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.23; 40 CFR 412 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2000, Effluent guidelines and standards only. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2002, Effluent guidelines and standards only. Abstract: Feedlot operations are covered by existing effluent guidelines at 40 CFR 412 and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are covered by permitting regulations at 40 CFR 122.23. This action will revise the existing effluent guidelines primarily to address swine, poultry, beef, and dairy cattle operations and will revise the NPDES regulation for concentrated animal feeding operations. The existing regulations, which require the largest confined animal feeding operations to achieve zero discharge of wastes to surface waters except for certain storm related discharges, have not been sufficient to resolve water quality impairment from feedlot operations. Feedlot operations are substantial contributors of nutrients in surface waters that have severe anoxia (low levels of dissolved oxygen) and problem algae blooms. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/12/01 66 FR 2959 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4153 [[Page 62379]] This rule was formerly know as Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Feedlots Point Source Category, and NPDES Regulation for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Sectors Affected: 11221 Hog and Pig Farming; 11232 Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production; 11231 Chicken Egg Production; 112112 Cattle Feedlots; 11212 Dairy Cattle and Milk Production; 11241 Sheep Farming; 11233 Turkey Production; 11292 Horse and Other Equine Production; 11239 Other Poultry Production Agency Contact: Paul Shriner, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3163 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: shriner.paul@epa.gov Karen Metchis, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-0734 Email: metchis.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3713. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE DISSOLVING KRAFT AND DISSOLVING SULFITE SUBCATEGORIES OF THE PULP, PAPER, AND PAPERBOARD POINT SOURCE CATEGORY (PHASE III) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311; 33 USC 1314; 33 USC 1316; 33 USC 1317; 33 USC 1318; 33 USC 1342; 33 USC 1361 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 430.10 to 430.18; 40 CFR 430.40 to 430.48 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On December 17, 1993, EPA proposed revised effluent limitations, guidelines and standards and best management practices regulations for the Dissolving Kraft and Dissolving Sulfite Subcategories of the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source Category (40 CFR part 430). This action, which OW refers to as Phase III of the Cluster Rules, will respond to comments and reflect new data. There are five domestic mills in these two subcategories. The final rule is anticipated to set limits for adsorbable organic halides (AOX), chemical oxygen demand (COD), chloroform, dioxin, furan, and 12 specific chlorinated phenolics. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/17/93 58 FR 66078 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4370 Sectors Affected: 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Agency Contact: Don Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7189 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: anderson.donaldf@epa.gov Ahmar Siddiqui, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1826 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: siddiqui.ahmar@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3714. EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER AND DRUM CLEANING POINT SOURCE CATEGORY. Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Industrial facilities that clean out 55 gallon drums and other industrial sized containers are not currently subject to nationally applicable wastewater treatment standards. Many types of toxic and hazardous materials, including pesticides, solvents, and petrochemical products are transported in bulk via drums and containers. Most of these containers have a residue, or heel, present in the containers before they are cleaned. The accumulation of residue from large numbers of drums and containers may result in the discharge of pollutants to the Nation's waterways. This regulation is expected to cover those facilities that clean out drums and industrial sized containers as a business, and would generally not cover industrial facilities that clean out their own drums and containers used on site. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4408 Sectors Affected: 562998 All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services Agency Contact: John Tinger, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-4992 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: tinger.john@epa.gov Yu-Ting Guilaran, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-3596 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: guilaran.yu-ting@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD57 _______________________________________________________________________ 3715. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS REGULATION -- REVISION Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 33 USC 1313 CWA 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. The Federal water quality standards regulation at 40 CFR Part 131 governs the development, review and revision of water quality standards under section 303(c) of the Clean Water Act by States and Indian Tribes, and the review and approval of water quality standards by EPA. Based upon the Federal, State, Tribal and local experience gained in the program over the last 20 years, EPA's proposed [[Page 62380]] revisions to 40 CFR 131 are intended to strengthen the water quality standards regulation thus enhancing water quality management on a watershed basis, and focusing Federal, State and Tribal resources on the areas of greatest concern. Program areas identified for revision include mixing zone policies and procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/07/98 63 FR 36741 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3662 Agency Contact: Jennifer Wigal, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4305, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-5177 Fax: 202 260-9830 Email: wigal.jennifer@epa.gov Susan Gilbertson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4305, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1188 Fax: 202 260-9830 Email: gilbertson.sue@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC56 _______________________________________________________________________ 3716. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR INDIAN COUNTRY WATERS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131; 40 CFR 121.17 (New); 40 CFR 122.4 (Amended); 40 CFR 123.1 (Amended); 40 CFR 131.4 (Amended); 40 CFR 131.40 (New); 40 CFR 230.10 (Amended); 40 CFR 233.1 (Amended); 40 CFR 233.51 (Amended) Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, 90 Days after Proposal. Abstract: EPA is considering proposing a national rule containing core Federal water quality standards (WQS) to support tailored, site- specific decisions for certain waters in Indian country that do not have EPA-approved tribal standards. EPA is contemplating this rule as a first step towards ensuring that the core Clean Water Act (CWA) framework for protecting water quality is in place for all such waters. The core Federal water quality standards would establish: use designations consistent with CWA section 101(a) goals, cultural and traditional, and other uses; water quality criteria for protecting the designated uses; and an antidegradation policy designed to protect water quality. Such standards would provide a basis for EPA (in consultation with a tribe) to affect pollution discharges occurring upstream from tribal waters, provide a basis for including water quality based limitations or conditions in permits or certifications for discharges within Indian country; and provide the basis for establishing Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Indian country waters. A Federal promulgation would not prevent tribes from developing their own standards. The Office of Management and Budget reviewed the proposal and returned it to EPA on October 2, 2001, for further consideration and analysis. EPA is considering how to proceed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4344 Agency Contact: Fred Leutner, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4305, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1542 Fax: 202 260-9830 Email: leutner.fred@epa.gov Edward Hanlon, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4305, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-5396 Fax: 202 260-9830 Email: hanlon.edward@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3717. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF TRACE METALS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a) CWA 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 Clean Water Act. Water quality-based permits are necessary when technology-based controls do not ensure that a particular water body would meet the State's designated water quality standard. Because the methods currently approved under 40 CFR part 136 were designed to support primarily 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined 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@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC75 [[Page 62381]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3718. INCREASED METHOD FLEXIBILITY FOR TEST PROCEDURES APPROVED FOR CLEAN WATER ACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) CWA 304 (h); 33 USC 1361(a) CWA 501 (a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulatory action would highlight the flexibility already contained in the 600 and 1600 series of EPA Methods that are currently approved for Clean Water Act compliance monitoring under 40 CFR part 136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants. These methods typically contain a statement that, in recognition of advances that are occurring in analytical technology, and to allow the analyst to overcome sample matrix interferences, the analyst is permitted certain options to improve separations or lower the costs of measurements. These options include alternate extraction, concentration, cleanup procedures, and changes in columns and detectors. The methods further require the analyst to demonstrate that the method modifications will not adversely affect the quality of data by generating quality control results that meet the specifications contained in the method. Despite this stated flexibility, the Agency has found that many NPDES and pretreatment permitting authorities are not aware of this flexibility when issuing or enforcing NPDES and pretreatment permits. Therefore, this regulatory action will highlight the existing method flexibility and clarify EPA's position regarding its application. This action will also extend this flexibility to other methods currently approved under 40 CFR part 136. The purpose of extending this flexibility to other methods is to (1) increase consistency between methods, (2) provide for increased recognition of advances in analytical technology, and (3) reduce costs associated with analytical measurements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3714 Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC92 _______________________________________________________________________ 3719. PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (PBMS) PROCEDURES AND GUIDANCE FOR CLEAN WATER ACT TEST PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h) CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a) CWA 501(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulatory action would establish the use of performance-based measurement procedures and guidance for use in Clean Water Act compliance monitoring under 40 CFR part 136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants. The new procedures would include guidance concerning the format, content, quality assurance/quality control, and data validation requirements for use of test methods. This regulatory action would also describe increased program guidance in the form of a clearinghouse, technical bulletins, and/or guidance documents geared towards clarifying technical and policy issues associated with the use of test methods approved for use in the program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/28/97 62 FR 14975 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3713 NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/1997/March/Day-28/w7221.htm Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC93 _______________________________________________________________________ 3720. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CO-PLANAR AND MONO-ORTHO- SUBSTITUTED POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq; CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1314(h); CWA 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 parts 136 and 503 to approve EPA Method 1668 for the congener- specific determination of co-planar and mono-ortho-substituted polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in effluent, ambient water, and sludge. 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 ensure that a particular water body would meet the State's designated water quality standard. At present there is no EPA analytical method for determination of these PCBs at the levels of concern. Therefore, approval of a new EPA test procedure is necessary. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/03 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4049 [[Page 62382]] Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD09 _______________________________________________________________________ 3721. REVISIONS TO METHOD DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION FOR USE UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h); CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a); CWA 501(a); 42 USC 300f; SDWA 1401 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136(b) Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 28, 2003, Settlement Agreement. Final, Judicial, September 30, 2004, Settlement Agreement. Abstract: This regulatory action would propose to amend the Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants under 40 CFR part 136 related to the detection and quantification procedures currently used by EPA for analytes regulated in the wastewater program as authorized under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and in the drinking water program under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The current method detection limit (MDL) procedure is set forth at 40 CFR part 136, appendix B. EPA has not promulgated a generic procedure for quantification but it uses the minimum level of quantitation (ML) in its wastewater program and the practical quantitation level (PQL) in its drinking water program. The ML is defined in analytical methods and is generally set at 3.18 times the MDL. The PQL is generally set at five to ten times the MDL. The Office of Water has been working to revise and refine these concepts in response to the need to regulate pollutants at low levels (often levels that are lower than measurement capabilities will allow) and to address other potential approaches to detection and quantification, including concepts being introduced by outside organizations such as voluntary consensus standards bodies (VCSBs). The rulemaking would also reevaluate the current MDL and quantification approaches and assess alternative approaches. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/03 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4378 Agency Contact: William A. Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD53 _______________________________________________________________________ 3722. UNIFORM NATIONAL DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR VESSELS OF THE ARMED FORCES - PHASE II Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1322; 33 USC 1361 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 1700 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 10, 2001. Abstract: This action is phase II of implementing regulations on Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces. In 1996 the Clean Water Act was amended to create section 312(n), Uniform National Discharge Standards for Vessels of the Armed Forces. Section 312(n) directs EPA and DOD to work together to provide Armed Forces vessels with a nationally uniform set of discharge standards, which preempt State discharge standards for these vessels. The purpose of the statute is to allow DOD to plan, design and build environmentally sound vessels, to encourage innovative pollution control technology, and to improve operational flexibility. EPA and DOD jointly promulgated Phase I of these regulations, 40 CFR part 1700, on May 10, 1999 (64 FR 25126). The Phase I rulemaking concluded that 25 discharges from Armed Forces vessels would require control devices. Some of these discharges have the potential to introduce oil or other organics into receiving waters (such as bilge water); some have the potential to introduce copper or other metals (such as fire main); and some have the potential to introduce nonindigenous invasive aquatic species (such as ballast water). Phase II will establish performance standards for control devices for these 25 discharges. Once DOD implements rules for achieving the standards set in phase II, covered discharges from Armed Forces vessels will be required to meet these standards, and will not be subject to discharge standards established by States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/03 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4357 Agency Contact: Gregory Stapleton, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0141 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: stapleton.gregory@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD39 _______________________________________________________________________ 3723. MINIMIZING ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FROM COOLING WATER INTAKE STRUCTURES AT EXISTING FACILITIES UNDER SECTION 316(B) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, PHASE 3 Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306; 33 USC 1326 CWA sec 316; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9; 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124; 40 CFR 125 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 15, 2003. [[Page 62383]] Final, Judicial, December 15, 2004. Abstract: This rulemaking affects, at a minimum, existing facilities that use cooling water intake structures, and whose intake flow levels exceed a minimum threshold EPA will determine during this rulemaking. The affected facilities include: (1) electricity generating facilities not covered by Phase 2 regulations; (2) pulp and paper manufacturing facilities; (3) chemicals and allied products manufacturing facilities; (4) petroleum and coal products manufacturing facilities; and (5) primary metals manufacturing facilities. Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act provides that any standard established pursuant to sections 301 or 306 of the Clean Water Act and applicable to a point source shall require that the location, design, construction, and capacity of cooling water intake structures reflect the best technology available for minimizing adverse environmental impact. A primary purpose of this action is to minimize the impingement and entrainment of fish and other aquatic organisms by cooling water intake structures. Impingement refers to trapping fish and other aquatic life against cooling water intake structures. Entrainment occurs when aquatic organisms, eggs and larvae are drawn into the cooling system, through the heat exchanger, and then pumped back out with significant injury or mortality to the entrained organisms. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/03 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4543 Split from RIN 2040-AC34. Sectors Affected: 326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 322 Paper Manufacturing; 321 Wood Product Manufacturing; 313 Textile Mills; 3122 Tobacco Manufacturing; 311 Food Manufacturing; 22133 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply; 21 Mining; 211111 Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction; 211112 Natural Gas Liquid Extraction; 22111 Electric Power Generation; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing; 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing; 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; 333 Machinery Manufacturing; 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; 335 Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component Manufacturing; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 61131 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools Agency Contact: Deborah Nagle, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2656 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: nagle.deborah@epa.gov Debra Hart, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0905 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: hart.debra@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD70 _______________________________________________________________________ 3724. STREAMLINING THE GENERAL PRETREATMENT REGULATIONS FOR EXISTING AND NEW SOURCES OF POLLUTION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314 CWA sec 304; 33 USC 1317 CWA sec 307; 33 USC 1342 CWA sec 402; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The final rule will be promulgated as a program streamlining activity. The rule will revise certain provisions in the General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR part 403) that address restrictions on and oversight of industrial discharges into Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). The final rule will include exclusions or variable requirements for smaller facilities that contribute insignificant amounts of pollutants, clarify requirements for implementing Pretreatment Standards, and provide more flexible reporting, inspection and sampling requirements. The revisions should provide greater flexibility, reduce burden, and achieve improved environmental results at less cost for regulatory authorities and the regulated community. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/22/99 64 FR 39564 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3663 NPRM- http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/1999/July/Day-22/w17773.htm Agency Contact: Jeff Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-0652 Fax: 202 564-6431 Email: smith.jeff@epa.gov Jan Pickerel, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-7904 Fax: 202 564-6431 Email: pickerel.jan@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC58 _______________________________________________________________________ 3725. NPDES STREAMLINING RULE -- ROUND III Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA sec 301; 33 USC 1312 CWA sec 302; 33 USC 1314 CWA sec 304; 33 USC 1316 CWA sec 306; 33 USC 1318 CWA sec 308; 33 USC 1342 CWA sec 402; 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122; 40 CFR 123; 40 CFR 124 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA plans to issue several rulemaking packages to revise NPDES requirements in parts 122, 123, and 124 to eliminate redundant regulations, provide clarification, and remove or streamline unnecessary procedures. Revisions under consideration in this rule include adding additional permit modifications that can be considered minor modifications at 122.63, and changes to requirements concerning EPA's review of State permits. Other revisions may be considered as work on this rule progresses. This rulemaking is expected to affect entities which implement the NPDES program or are regulated by it. This includes [[Page 62384]] small businesses and State, tribal and local governments. Most of these effects are expected to be deregulatory or streamlining in nature. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/06 Final Action 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 3786 Agency Contact: Thomas Charlton, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-6960 Fax: 202 564-9544 Email: charlton.tom@epa.gov Howard Rubin, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4203, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564-2051 Fax: 202 564-9544 Email: rubin.howarde@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC84 _______________________________________________________________________ 3726. CLEAN WATER ACT DEFINITION OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1361 CWA sec 501; 33 USC 1362 CWA sec 502 CFR Citation: 33 CFR 328.3(a); 40 CFR 110.1; 40 CFR 112.2; 40 CFR 116.3; 40 CFR 117.1; 40 CFR 122.2; 40 CFR 230.3(s); 40 CFR 232.2; 40 CFR 257.3-1(d); 40 CFR 300, app E; 40 CFR 401.11(I) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action involves joint rulemaking by EPA and the Department of the Army to amend the regulatory definition of waters of the United States. The proposal would clarify the jurisdictional status under the Clean Water Act (CWA) of so-called ``isolated'' intrastate waters and wetlands. The existing regulations contain language asserting jurisdiction over isolated intrastate waters, but that regulatory provision has been the subject of a January 9, 2001, U.S. Supreme Court opinion. Revision of the regulatory language is necessary to address the Court's decision, improve regulatory clarity, and provide more specificity regarding CWA jurisdiction. The rulemaking would clarify CWA jurisdiction for entities (e.g., industrial, commercial, governmental) that discharge pollutants, including dredged or fill material, to isolated intrastate surface waters or wetlands. Significant impacts on small entities or State/local/tribal governments are not anticipated, as the proposed regulatory revisions would be consistent with the Supreme Court ruling. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/02 Final Action 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 2804 Agency Contact: Donna Downing, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4502F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-8795 Fax: 202 260-7546 Email: downing.donna@epa.gov John Lishman, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4502F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-9180 Fax: 202 260-7546 Email: lishman.john@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AB74 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions Clean Water Act (CWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3727. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF E. COLI AND ENTEROCOCCI UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136.3 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged into RIN 2040-AD08, SAN No. 4047 07/17/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Agency Contact: William A. Telliard Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3728. REVISION OF NPDES INDUSTRIAL PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND FORM 2C--WASTEWATER DISCHARGE INFORMATION Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.21(e) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - No Further Action Planned at This Time 10/01/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Ruby Cooper-Ford Phone: 202 564-0767 Fax: 202 564-6431 Email: ford.ruby@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC26 _______________________________________________________________________ 3729. TEST PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF MERCURY UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT (REVISIONS TO METHOD 1631) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314(h); CWA 304(h); 33 USC 1361(a); CWA 501(a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 136.3 [[Page 62385]] Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 15, 2001, Direct Final. Abstract: EPA plans to publish a correction notice on Method 1631 prior to proposal of the new clean techniques and QC requirements to clarify the use of field blank subtraction. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Technical Corrections 06/18/01 66 FR 32774 Merged into RIN 2040-AD72, SAN No. 4541 09/13/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4581 Merged into RIN 2040-AD72. Agency Contact: William Telliard, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7134 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: telliard.william@epa.gov Maria Gomez-Taylor, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4303 , Phone: 202 260-1639 Fax: 202 260-7185 Email: gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD74 _______________________________________________________________________ 3730. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM REINVENTION PILOT PROJECTS UNDER PROJECT XL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/03/01 66 FR 50334 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Chad Carbone Phone: 202 260-4296 Fax: 202 260-1812 Email: carbone.chad@epa.gov Brian Frazer Phone: 202 260-0101 Fax: 202 260-1460 Email: frazer.brian@epa.gov RIN: 2090-AA16 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prerule Stage Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3731. DRINKING WATER: REGULATORY DETERMINATIONS REGARDING CONTAMINANTS ON THE DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT CANDIDATE LIST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq; SDWA 1412(b)(1)(B) CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, August 6, 2001, Final Regulatory Determination. Abstract: The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires EPA to publish a list of non-regulated contaminants every five years, which may warrant regulation due to their health effects and their potential for occurrence in public water systems (PWSs). The first list, called the Contaminant Candidate List (CCL), was published in the Federal Register on March 2, 1998 (63 FR 10274). When establishing the 1998 CCL, EPA divided the contaminants among three main categories: 1) contaminants which are priorities for additional research; 2) contaminants which need additional occurrence data; and 3) contaminants which are priorities for consideration for rulemaking. These contaminants are collectively referred to as the Regulatory Determination Priority contaminants. In addition to publishing the drinking water CCL, the SDWA also requires the Agency to select five or more contaminants from the CCL and determine, by August 2001, whether to regulate these contaminants with a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). The Regulatory Determination Priority category is the list of contaminants from which the Agency will determine whether or not regulations are necessary. There are currently nine contaminants that have sufficient scientific information to make regulatory determinations: Acanthamoeba; Aldrin; Dieldrin; Hexachlorobutadiene; Manganese; Metribuzin Napthalene; Sodium; and Sulfate. In order make a decision whether or not to develop a NPDWR for a contaminant, the SDWA requires three statutory tests be met: (1) the contaminant may have an adverse effect on the health of persons; (2) the contaminant is known to occur or there is a substantial likelihood that the contaminant will occur in public water systems with a frequency and at levels of public health concern; and (3) in the sole judgment of the Administrator, regulation of the contaminant presents a meaningful opportunity for health risk reduction for persons served by public water systems. Using these three statutory tests to make regulatory decisions, there are three possible outcomes: (1) regulate the contaminant with a NPDWR; (2) develop guidance (e.g., Health or Consumer Advisory); or (3) determine no regulatory action is necessary. Once a regulatory decision is made, the contaminant is removed from the CCL. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Preliminary Regulatory Determinations 12/00/01 Notice of Final Regulatory Determinations 06/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4447 SDWA requires a final determination of whether or not NPDWR(s) are necessary for no less than 5 contaminants on the CCL. Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Dan Olson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-6269 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: olson.daniel@epa.gov Karen Wirth, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0720 [[Page 62386]] Fax: 202 260-3762 Email: wirth.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD61 _______________________________________________________________________ 3732. 6-YEAR REVIEW OF EXISTING NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 116 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2040-AD67 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3733. NATIONAL SECONDARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS (NSDWR): METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE) AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE NSDWR Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 143 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) is a fuel additive used primarily to increase the oxygen content in gasoline. It has been used in increasing quantity in the 1990s to meet the requirements of the Federal Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and Oxyfuels programs required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Although the use of MTBE in gasoline has helped to reduce harmful air emissions, it is being detected in ground water and surface water throughout the country. In some instances the affected waters are drinking water sources. At relatively low levels, MTBE's taste and odor can make drinking water supplies unacceptable to consumers. In this action, EPA is proposing a secondary standard for MTBE, which would provide guidance for taste and odor acceptability and to protect the public welfare. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/02 Final Action 08/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4404 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: James Taft, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-5519 Fax: 202 260-3762 Email: taft.james@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD54 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3734. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: RADON Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 146 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2040-AA94 _______________________________________________________________________ 3735. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: ARSENIC AND CLARIFICATIONS TO COMPLIANCE AND NEW SOURCE CONTAMINANT MONITORING Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 147 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 2040-AB75 _______________________________________________________________________ 3736. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: LONG TERM 1 ENHANCED SURFACE WATER TREATMENT RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: SDWA 1412(b); SDWA 1445(a)(1)(A) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 9 (Revision); 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142 (Revision) Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2000. Abstract: The purposes of the Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT1ESWTR) are to improve control of microbial pathogens, specifically the protozoan Cryptosporidium, in drinking water and address risk trade-offs with disinfection by-products. The LT1ESWTR builds upon the framework established for systems serving a population of 10,000 or more in the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (IESWTR). The LT1ESWTR applies to public water systems that use surface water or ground water under the direct influence of surface water and serve fewer than 10,000 persons and includes the following provisions: (1) 2-log removal of Cryptosporidium; (2) compliance with specific combined filter fluent turbidity requirements; (3) continuous turbidity monitoring for individual filters with follow- up activities based on monitoring results; (4) development of a disinfection profile unless applicability monitoring at a particular plant demonstrated TTHM and HAA5 levels less than 0.064 mg/L and 0.048 mg/L respectively; (5) development of a Giardia inactivation disinfection benchmark and consultation with the State before making a significant change in disinfection practices; (6) mandatory covers for all newly constructed finished water reservoirs; and (7) unfiltered system compliance with [[Page 62387]] updated watershed control requirements that add Cryptosporidium as a pathogen of concern. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/10/00 65 FR 19095 Final Action 01/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4147 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Tom Grubbs, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7270 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: grubbs.thomas@epa.gov Patricia Hall, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-5750 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: hall.patricia@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD18 _______________________________________________________________________ 3737. UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL CLASS V PHASE 2 REVISIONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 300(h); Safe Drinking Water Act 1421-1425 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 2001. Final, Judicial, May 31, 2002. Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires EPA to protect current and future underground sources of drinking water (USDWs) from the endangerment posed by Class V underground injection control (UIC) wells. Class V UIC wells are typically shallow waste disposal systems that are diverse in purpose, design, geographic distribution, the nature of the fluids injected, and endangerment potential. In accordance with the judicial deadlines in a consent agreement, EPA finalized specific regulations addressing two types of high risk UIC Class V injection wells (motor vehicle waste disposal wells and large- capacity cesspools) in December 1999. That regulatory action is informally referred to as the UIC Class V Phase 1 Rule. Also, in accordance with the consent agreement, EPA must evaluate all other Class V well types and determine if additional specific requirements are necessary to protect USDWs and if so, finalize the appropriate requirements. On May 7, 2001, EPA published a proposed determination that existing federal regulation of Class V well is adequate to protect drinking water supplies, and that additional federal UIC regulations are not needed at this time to prevent Class V wells from endangering underground sources of drinking water. EPA is currently evaluating the public comment received on the proposed determination and plans to publish a final determination by May 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Proposed Determination05/07/01 66 FR 22971 Final Action - Notice of Final Determination 05/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4451 Agency Contact: Robyn Delehanty, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1993 Fax: 202 260-0732 Email: delehanty.robyn@epa.gov Ryan McReynolds, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606 Phone: 202 260-3709 Fax: 202 260-0732 Email: mcreynolds.ryan@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD63 _______________________________________________________________________ 3738. MINOR REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION RULE AND THE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As part of a settlement agreement, EPA agreed to make specific changes to the health effects language, in the Public Notification and Consumer Confidence Report Rules, concerning di(2- ethylhexyl)adipate (DEHA) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). With respect to DEHA, the proposed new wording would replace a reference to ``general toxic effects'' with specific toxic effects wording (i.e., weight loss and liver enlargement) and add the word ``possible'' to the reference to reproductive effects. With respect to DEHP, the proposed revision would add the word ``well'' in front of the phrase in excess of the MCL to describe when the health effects may be experienced. In addition, this proposal would include a negotiated paragraph on the proper use of the Agency's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). EPA is also making the following minor changes to the Consumer Confidence Report Rule: removing ``leaching from wood preservatives'' as a likely source for copper contamination; revising appendix A to move some disinfection byproducts contaminants from the ``volatile organic contaminants'' section to the ``inorganic contaminants'' section; and revising appendix A to change ``chloride dioxide'' to ``chlorine dioxide.'' Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/07/01 66 FR 46928 NPRM Comment Period End 10/09/01 Final Action 09/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4561 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Kathy Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2589 Fax: 202 401-2345 Email: williams.kathleena@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD77 [[Page 62388]] _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long-Term Actions Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3739. USE OF SCREENING METHODS FOR COMPLIANCE MONITORING OF DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f SDWA 1401; 42 USC 300g-1 SDWA 1412; 42 USC 300j-4 SDWA 1445 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 143 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments require EPA to review new analytical methods that may be used for regulated contaminants screening or analysis, including screening methods. After this review, EPA may approve such methods that are deemed more accurate or cost-effective than established reference methods for use in compliance monitoring or the monitoring of unregulated contaminants. In this advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, EPA announces its intention to integrate the use of screening methods in the overall scheme of drinking water compliance monitoring. Efforts will be made to keep the proposal consistent with the Office of Water plan for Performance Based Methods (PBMS). EPA will identify regulated contaminates, types of monitoring and specific areas within each monitoring framework which are amenable to the use of screening methods. A logical application of screening procedures would be in a tiered monitoring mode where Tier 1 (screening phase) would identify the principal problem areas while Tier 2 would use sampling and analysis to more carefully identify and quantify specific contaminants. EPA would identify specific screening methods which are available for use based on their performance characteristics, tolerance to sample interferences, validation for drinking water analysis and correlation of results with traditional instrumental methods. The use of screening methods is expected to make drinking water compliance monitoring cheaper and faster, and provide flexibility to the Public Water Systems in the choice of analytical methods. Laboratory acceptance limits and other method performance requirements that were specified under previous rules will not be changed in this rule making. The final action would only add new analytical methods and/or analytical approaches and would not withdraw or modify previously approved methods. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 10/00/02 NPRM 07/00/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4212 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Dr. Jitendra Saxena, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-9579 Fax: 202 260-3762 Email: saxena-jitendra@epa.gov Dr. Richard Reding, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, U.S. EPA Facilities, Cincinnati, OH 45268 Phone: 513 569-7961 Fax: 513 569-7191 Email: reding.richard@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3740. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: GROUNDWATER RULE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f; SDWA 1412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 400 to 406; 40 CFR 142 14 to 16 (revision) Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 2003. Abstract: EPA has proposed a targeted risk-based regulatory strategy for all public water systems served by groundwater. The proposed requirements provide a meaningful opportunity to reduce public health risk associated with the consumption of waterborne pathogens from fecal contamination for a substantial number of people served by ground water sources. The proposed strategy addresses risks through a multiple- barrier approach that relies on five major components: periodic sanitary surveys of ground water systems requiring the evaluation of eight elements and the identification of significant deficiencies; hydrogeologic assessments to identify wells sensitive to fecal contamination; source water monitoring for systems drawing from sensitive wells without treatment or with other indications of risk; a requirement for correction of significant deficiencies and fecal contamination through the following actions: eliminate the source of contamination, correct the significant deficiency, provide an alternative source water, or provide a treatment which achieves at least 99.99 percent (4-log) inactivation or removal of viruses, and compliance monitoring to insure disinfection treatment is reliably operated where it is used. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/10/00 65 FR 30194 Final Action 12/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Additional Information: SAN No. 2340 Statutory deadline for final: After August 6, 1999 but before the Administrator promulgates a stage II rulemaking for disinfection and disinfection byproducts. NPRM-http://www.epa.gov/safewater/gwr.html Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Eric Burneson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1445 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: burneson.eric@epa.gov Tracy Bone, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-2954 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: bone.tracy@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AA97 [[Page 62389]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3741. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: ALDICARB Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq; SDWA 1412 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA promulgated MCLs for aldicarb, aldicarb sulfoxide, and aldicarb sulfone in the Phase II rulemaking in 1991 at levels of 0.003, 0.004, and 0.002 ug/l, respectively. In response to an administrative petition from the manufacturer Rhone-Poulenc, the Agency issued an administrative stay of the effective date. EPA will reexamine risk assessment and occurrence data on aldicarb and make a determination of what further action is appropriate. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Final Action 08/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3238 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Dan Olson, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-6269 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: olson.daniel@epa.gov Karen Wirth, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0720 Fax: 202 260-3762 Email: wirth.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC13 _______________________________________________________________________ 3742. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: LONG TERM 2 ENHANCED SURFACE WATER TREATMENT RULE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal governments and the private sector. Legal Authority: 40 USC 300g-1(b); SDWA 1412(b); 42 USC 300f; 42 USC 300g-1; 42 USC 300g-2; 42 USC 300g-3; 42 USC 300g-4; 42 USC 300g-5; 42 USC 300g-6; 42 USC 300j-4; 42 USC 300j-9; 42 USC 300j-11 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 to 142; 40 CFR 9 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) will control risk from microbial pathogens in drinking water. It is being developed simultaneously with the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) which will address risk caused by the use of disinfectants in drinking water. This rule could affect all public water systems that use surface water as a source. Promulgating the LT2ESWTR and the Stage 2 DBPR as a paired rulemaking is necessary to ensure that adequate protection from microbial risk is maintained while EPA manages risk from disinfection byproducts. In developing the LT2ESWTR, EPA will analyze a significant body of new survey data on microbial pathogens in source and finished waters, as well as data on parameters which could serve as indicators of microbial risk. This survey data, which was collected under the Information Collection Rule (ICR), Supplemental Surveys to the ICR, and additional research projects, will provide a substantially more comprehensive and complete picture of the occurrence of waterborne pathogens than was available previously. EPA will also use significant new data on the efficiency of treatment processes for the removal and inactivation of microorganisms, as well as new information on the pathogenicity of certain pathogens, to determine effective regulatory requirements for controlling microbial risk. On March 30, 1999 EPA established a committee of stakeholders under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to assist in the development of these rules and an agreement in principle was signed in September 2000 outlining the proposed rule options. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/00/02 NPRM 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Additional Information: SAN No. 4341 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Dan Schmelling, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1439 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: schmelling.dan@epa.gov Thomas Grubbs, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7270 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: grubbs.thomas@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD37 _______________________________________________________________________ 3743. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: STAGE 2 DISINFECTANTS/DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS RULE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal governments and the private sector. Legal Authority: 40 USC 300g-1(b); SDWA 1412(b); 42 USC 300f; 42 USC 300g-2; 42 USC 300g-3; 42 USC 300g-4; 42 USC 300g-5; 42 USC 300g-6; 42 USC 300j-4; 42 USC 300j-9; 42 USC 300j-11 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 to 142; 40 CFR 9 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 2003. Abstract: This Regulation, along with a Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) that will be promulgated simultaneously, is [[Page 62390]] intended to expand existing public health protections and address concerns about risk trade-offs between pathogens and disinfection byproducts. This rule could affect all public water systems that add a disinfectant to the drinking water during any part of the treatment process although the impacts may be limited to community water systems (CWSs) and non-transient non-community water systems (NTNCWSs). Promulgating the LT2ESWTR and the Stage 2 DBPR as a paired rulemaking is necessary to ensure that adequate protection from microbial risk is maintained while EPA manages risk from disinfection byproducts. In developing the Stage 2 DBPR, EPA will analyze a significant body of new survey data on source water quality parameters, treatment data and disinfection byproduct occurrence. This survey data, which was collected under the Information Collection Rule (ICR), Supplemental Surveys to the ICR, and additional research projects, will provide a substantially more comprehensive and complete picture of the occurrence of DBPs and microbiological pathogens than was available previously. EPA will also use new information on the health effects of exposure to DBPs to determine effective regulatory requirements for controlling risk. On March 30, 1999 EPA reconvened a committee of stakeholders under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to assist in the development of these rules and an Agreement in Principle was signed in September 2000 outlining the proposed rule options. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/02 Final Action 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Additional Information: SAN No. 4342 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Jennifer McLain, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-0431 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: mclain.jennifer@epa.gov Thomas Grubbs, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4607, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7270 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: grubbs.thomas@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD38 _______________________________________________________________________ 3744. REGULATED DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT OCCURRENCE REPORTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f CFR Citation: 40 CFR 142.15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Office of Water will revise the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations to require public water systems and States to report regulated drinking water contaminant occurrence level data to EPA. At present, States only report violation data for the purpose of compliance tracking, as concentrations that exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level. The data will be compared to health effects levels and used to compare occurrence frequency with monitoring requirements. The results of these analyses may be used to modify existing regulations during the statutorily required 6-year regulatory review cycle. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/02 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4369 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Charles Job, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7084 Email: job.charles@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3745. UPDATE OF STATE UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAMS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 42 USC 300h-1; SDWA sec 1422; 42 USC 300h-4; SDWA sec 1425 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 147 (Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA provides a place in part 147 of its UIC regulations where all the State UIC programs are summarized. Included in this summarization are all the authorities and regulations used by the States to implement the UIC program, as well as all other documents that are relevant to the program. The primary reason for this is to provide one place where all the UIC programs nationwide are presented. A second reason, more importantly, is to allow EPA to incorporate by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations the State program authorities. Current citations to State regulations in 40 CFR part 147 are out of date for many States. This update is necessary to ensure that the CFR accurately reflects current approved State UIC programs and that elements of those programs are federally enforceable if necessary. EPA Regional Offices will be submitting State revision packages as they are completed. Part 147 will then be updated in several stages. This is the first stage. This effort should have no impact on the regulated community because we will merely be incorporating by reference elements of already effective State programs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4236 Agency Contact: Mario Salazar, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460 [[Page 62391]] Phone: 202 260-2363 Fax: 202 260-0732 Email: salazar.mario@epa.gov Bruce Kobelski, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7275 Fax: 260 202-4656 RIN: 2040-AD40 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completed Actions Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3746. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: SULFATE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141; 40 CFR 142 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged into RIN 2040-AD61, SAN No. 4447 09/13/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Agency Contact: Dan Olson Phone: 202 260-6269 Fax: 202 401-6135 Email: olson.daniel@epa.gov Karen Wirth Phone: 202 260-0720 Fax: 202 260-3762 Email: wirth.karen@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AC07 _______________________________________________________________________ 3747. NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS: FILTER BACKWASH RECYCLING RULE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141.76; 40 CFR 142.16 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/08/01 66 FR 31086 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Agency Contact: Katie Leo Phone: 202 260-0052 Fax: 202 401-2345 Email: leo.katie@epa.gov Philip Berger Phone: 202 260-7006 TDD Phone: 202 401-6135 Email: berger.philip@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD65 _______________________________________________________________________ 3748. UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING REGULATION FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; AMENDMENT TO THE LIST 2 RULE AND PARTIAL DELAY OF REPORTING OF MONITORING RESULTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), EPA published Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR) for public water systems on September 17, 1999, which included lists of contaminants for which monitoring was required or would be required in the future once analytic methods were established for them. The Agency supplemented these revisions to the UCMR on January 11, 2001, establishing analytical methods for contaminants and activating monitoring requirements for some of the contaminants on the UCMR lists. This regulation corrects the January 2001 UCMR to include that public water system laboratories that have been certified to use EPA Method 515.3 are automatically certified to use EPA Method 515.4 for unregulated contaminant monitoring analysis and delays requirements for electronic reporting of unregulated contaminant monitoring results until EPA's data system is able to accept data. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 09/04/01 66 FR 46221 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4560 Sectors Affected: 22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Agency Contact: Chuck Job, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4606, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-7084 Fax: 202 401-3041 Email: job.charles@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AD75 _______________________________________________________________________ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule Stage Shore Protection Act (SPA) _______________________________________________________________________ 3749. SHORE PROTECTION ACT, SECTION 4103(B) REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 33 USC 2601 Shore Protection Act of 1988; PL 100-688 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 United States. 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. Local governments and businesses involved with the vessel transportation and shore side handling of these wastes would be affected by [[Page 62392]] 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 08/30/94 59 FR 44798 Final Action 02/00/02 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local Additional Information: SAN No. 2820 Agency Contact: Steven Giordano, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4504F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-6419 Fax: 202 260-9920 Email: giordano.steven@epa.gov James Woodley, Environmental Protection Agency, Water, 4504-F, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 260-1998 Fax: 202 260-9920 Email: woodley.james@epa.gov RIN: 2040-AB85 [FR Doc. 01-26705 Filed 11-30-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S