P-18-0257 Sanitized Support Documents Index:
 P-18-0257 Sanitized Determination Document (linked)
 P-18-0257 Sanitized CHEM Report (attached)
 P-18-0257 Sanitized ECO Report (attached)
 P-18-0257 Sanitized ENG Report (attached)
 P-18-0257 Sanitized EXP Report (attached)
 P-18-0257 Sanitized Fate Report (attached)
 P-18-0257 Sanitized HLTH Report_POST-FOCUS FINAL (attached)


                                     Final
 Testing of Certain High Production Volume Chemicals; Third Group of Chemicals
                  (Exposure Findings Supporting Information)

                                          U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
                                     Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
                                   Economics, Exposure and Technology Division

                                                                 September 2011
                               Table of Contents

PREFACE

1.0	Data Source Descriptions	3

2.0	Summary of HPV3 Chemicals and Findings	4

                                    Preface

	This findings document was prepared to support EPA's Proposed TSCA Section 4 Test Rule for Certain High Production Volume Chemicals; Third Group of Chemicals.  Prior to promulgating a test rule under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. §§2601 et seq, EPA is required to make certain findings identified in section 4(a) of TSCA relating to the chemical's risk and potential exposure, the sufficiency of data to allow EPA to determine the human health or environmental effects of the chemical, and the need to conduct testing.

	Under TSCA section 4(a)(1)(B), EPA must make the following findings to support a test rule based on concerns for exposure: (1) that a chemical substance is or will be produced in substantial quantities and that it enters or may reasonably be anticipated to enter the environment in substantial quantities and/or that there is or may be substantial and/or significant human exposure to such substance; (2) that there are insufficient data and experience upon which the effects of the manufacture, distribution in commerce, processing, use or disposal of such substance or mixture or of any combination of such activities on health or the environment can reasonably be determined or predicted; and (3) that testing of the substance or mixture with respect to such effects is necessary to develop such data.  The criteria and standards used by EPA for evaluating the terms "substantial production," "substantial release," and "substantial or significant human exposure" as used in TSCA section 4(a)(1)(B)(i) are explained in EPA's Final Statement of Policy; Criteria for Evaluating Substantial Production, Substantial Release, and Substantial or Significant Human Exposure set forth at 58 FR 28736 (May 14, 1993) (hereinafter referred to as the "B Policy").

	This document provides a detailed discussion of EPA's evaluation of each of the chemical substances identified in the proposed test rule to determine that preliminary TSCA section 4(a)(1)(B) findings concerning "substantial production," "substantial release," and "substantial or significant human exposure" can be made.
Data Source Descriptions
TSCA Inventory Update Reporting Rule: In 1986, EPA promulgated the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) regulations, under TSCA section 8(a), to facilitate the periodic updating of the TSCA Inventory database and to otherwise support activities associated with implementing TSCA. As originally promulgated, the IUR required chemical manufacturers (including importers) to report to EPA every 4 years the identity of chemical substances manufactured (including imported) annually in quantities of 10,000 pounds or more at each plant site they owned or controlled. In 2003 EPA adjusted the universe of chemicals and plant sites that are required to report, and the type of information reported. In 2005, EPA changed the reporting frequency to once every 5 years, revised the manner in which amounts of a chemical substance manufactured or imported must be reported, and changed the submission period for reporting after 2006.

To protect the claims of confidential business information (CBI) asserted by some IUR submitters on the amount of the chemical substance manufactured (including imported) at a specific site, all production volumes reported by IUR submitters (i.e., CBI and non-CBI) for each chemical are combined by EPA for an aggregate total.  Confidential business information claims are further protected by using eight ranges to identify the total for any specific chemical and then making available to the public the range that corresponds to the aggregate production volume. Publicly-available information from the 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002 (and 2006) IUR reporting cycles are available on-line at: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/iur/index.htm

The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) contains information about releases of certain chemicals and management of wastes at a wide variety of sources, including manufacturing operations, certain service businesses, and federal facilities.  Publicly-available information from the 2005 TRI reporting cycle is available on-line at: http://www.epa.gov/triexplorer/

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted the National Occupational Exposure Survey (NOES) that collected data on potential occupational exposures to chemical, physical, and biological agents from 1981 to 1983.  The survey involved on-site visits to 4,490 establishments in 522 industry types employing approximately 1,800,000 workers in 377 occupational categories.  Publicly-available information from the NOES is available on-line at: http://www.cdc.gov/noes/default.html

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Household Products Database provides information on the chemical ingredients and their percentage in specific brands of household products.  Information in the database is from a variety of publicly available sources including brand-specific labels and Material Safety Data Sheets when available from manufacturers and manufacturers' web sites.  Publicly-available information from the database is available on-line at: http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/

 The Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (PAIR) collects site specific information on the quantity of chemical produced and/or imported, the amount of chemical lost to the environment during production or importation, the quantity of enclosed, controlled and open releases of the chemical, and per release, the number of workers exposed and the number of hours exposed. Publicly available information regarding PAIR is available on-line at: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/itc/pubs/info.htm
Summary of HPV3 Chemicals and Findings
	Table 2-1 below presents a summary of the High Production Volume (HPV) chemicals (15) and data collected to support an exposure based finding. Table 2-2 presents a chemical-by-chemical explanation of the supporting findings information. The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI),  National Library of Medicine  (NLM) Household Products Database, and  the Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (PAIR) dataset was checked for exposure findings information. There were no TRI  data that met the substantial release criteria for the HPV3 chemicals.  There was NLM[*] consumer exposure findings data found for 1 chemical (CAS# 98-56-6). That data is discussed in Table 2-2 in the chemical-by- chemical explanation.  There was consumer exposure findings information for 3 chemicals in the PAIR dataset. That information is discussed in Table 2-2 in the chemical-by-chemical explanation.

Table 2-1
Summary of Data Searched for Exposure Based Findings

CAS#
Chemical Name
                          2006 IUR Production Volume
                                 [Million lbs]
         2006 IUR  Substantial Human Exposure (>1,000 Workers) Met
                            NOES Number of Workers
            Non-CBI 2006 IUR Commercial/ Consumer Code Description
          PAIR - Substantial Human Exposure (Consumer Use Indicated)
                         Meet Exposure Based Criteria
                                  for Workers
                  Meet Exposure Based Criteria for Consumers
                                       1
                                    98-09-9
Benzenesulfonyl chloride
                                 1 to < 10

                        C16-Rubber and plastic products

                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                       2
                                    98-56-6
Benzene, 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-
                                 10 to < 50

                              Code(s) claimed CBI

                                    Yes[*]
                                    Yes[*]
                                       3
                                   111-44-4
Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis[2-chloro-]
                                 1 to < 10

                        C20-Other; Code(s) claimed CBI

                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                       4
                                   127-68-4
Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-nitro-, sodium salt (1:1)
                                 1 to < 10

                                     9,386

                                      Yes

                                       5
                                   515-40-2
Benzene, (2-chloro-1,1-dimethylethyl)-
                                 1 to < 10

                  C02-Agricultural products (non-pesticidal)

                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                       6
                                   2494-89-5
Ethanol, 2-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]-, 1-(hydrogen sulfate)
                                 1 to < 10

                              Code(s) claimed CBI

                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                       7
                                   5026-74-4
2-Oxiranemethanamine, N-[4-(2-oxiranylmethoxy)phenyl]-N-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-
                                 1 to < 10
                                      Yes

                                      Yes

                                       8
                                  22527-63-5
Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 3-(benzoyloxy)-2,2,4-trimethylpentyl ester
                                 1 to < 10

             C16-Rubber and plastic products; Code(s) claimed CBI
                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                       9
                                  25321-41-9
Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-
                                 1 to < 10

                                     2,843

                                      Yes

                                      10
                                  52556-42-0
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(2-propen-1-yloxy)-, sodium salt (1:1)
                                 1 to < 10
                                      Yes

                                   C20-Other

                                      Yes
                                      Yes

                                      11
                                  68082-78-0
Lard, oil, Me esters
                                 1 to < 10

                                    41,153

                                      Yes

                                      12
                                  68442-60-4
Acetaldehyde, reaction products with formaldehyde, by-products from
                                 1 to < 10

                              Code(s) claimed CBI
                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                      13
                                  68610-90-2
2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C8-18-alkyl esters
                                 1 to < 10

                                      Yes

                                      Yes
                                      14
                                  70693-50-4
Phenol, 2,4-bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-6-[2-(2-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]-
                                 1 to < 10

                              Code(s) claimed CBI

                                      Yes
                                      Yes
                                      15
                                  72162-15-3
1-Decene, sulfurized
                                 1 to < 10

                                    64,227

                                      Yes

                                   Table 2-2
                 Chemical-by-Chemical Explanation of Findings

                                     CAS#
                                 Chemical Name
                              Summary of Findings

                                       1
                                    98-09-9
Benzenesulfonyl chloride
The IUR commercial/consumer product category C16-Rubber and plastic products was reported for this chemical. Chemicals reporting in this category are contained in such products as tires, footwear, flooring, bottles, sporting equipment, games, and toys. It is expected that these products will be widely used by consumers (including children) and hence, may likely exceed 10,000 people.  Additionally, products such as tires and flooring are also used in a commercial setting, which may lead to exposures of >1,000 commercial workers.  Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."  (All stated IUR  commercial/consumer product categories are non-CBI)

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total  workers potentially exceeding 1,000 based on the IUR commercial/consumer product categories (C16 )
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category (C16)

                                       2
                                    98-56-6
Benzene, 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-
The number of potentially exposed consumers is estimated to be very large based on the use (home maintenance product) cited in the NLM Household Chemicals Database.  It is expected that home maintenance products will be widely used by consumers and hence, may likely exceed 10,000 people.
The IUR commercial/consumer product category(s) was claimed CBI for this chemical. This chemical is present in an unknown number of commercial and consumer products that may potentially have a high number of exposures. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (10 million - 50 million lb)
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on NLM Household Chemicals Database
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category claimed CBI

                                       3
                                   111-44-4
Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis[2-chloro-]
The IUR commercial/consumer product category C20-Other (chemicals contained in commercial and consumer products not elsewhere classified) was reported for this chemical. This indicates that this chemical is present in an unknown number of commercial and consumer products that may potentially have a high number of exposures. Other product category(s) was claimed CBI.  Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."  (All stated IUR  commercial/consumer product categories are non-CBI)

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers potentially exceeding 1,000 based on IUR commercial/consumer product category (C20)
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category (C20)

                                       4
                                   127-68-4
Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-nitro-, sodium salt (1:1)
The number of potentially exposed total workers exceeds 1,000 based on NOES data.  The production volume data for the 2006 IUR data collection was compared to the production volume data for the 1986 IUR data collection for this chemical to see if the production volume stayed the same or increased, thereby indicating that the usage of these chemicals is no less than when NOES data were gathered.  The 1986 reported IUR production volume range was 1 million -10 million lbs. The 2006 IUR production volume range is 1 million -10 million lbs. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers exceeding 1,000 based NOES data (9,386 workers)

                                       5
                                   515-40-2
Benzene, (2-chloro-1,1-dimethylethyl)-
The IUR commercial/consumer product category C02-Agricultural products (non-pesticidal) was reported for this chemical.  Chemicals reporting in this category are used to increase the productivity and quality of farm crops; examples include fertilizers and soil conditioners.  It is expected that these products will be widely used by commercial workers and consumers and hence, may likely exceed 1,000 commercial workers and 10,000 consumers.  Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."  (All stated IUR  commercial/consumer product categories are non-CBI)

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total  workers potentially exceeding 1,000 based on the IUR commercial/consumer product categories (C02 )
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category (C02)

                                       6
                                   2494-89-5
Ethanol, 2-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]-, 1-(hydrogen sulfate)
The IUR commercial/consumer product category(s) was claimed CBI for this chemical. This chemical is present in an unknown number of commercial and consumer products that may potentially have a high number of exposures. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers potentially exceeding 1,000 based on  IUR commercial/consumer product category(s) claimed CBI
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category claimed CBI

                                       7
                                   5026-74-4
2-Oxiranemethanamine, N-[4-(2-oxiranylmethoxy)phenyl]-N-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-
The total number of potentially exposed workers exceeds 1,000 workers based on number of workers reported on the 2006 IUR.

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers exceeding 1,000 based on IUR reported number of workers

                                       8
                                  22527-63-5
Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 3-(benzoyloxy)-2,2,4-trimethylpentyl ester
The IUR commercial/consumer product category C16-Rubber and plastic products was reported for this chemical. Chemicals reporting in this category are contained in such products as tires, footwear, flooring, bottles, sporting equipment, games, and toys. It is expected that these products will be widely used by consumers (including children) and hence, may likely exceed 10,000 people.  Additionally, products such as tires and flooring are also used in a commercial setting, which may lead to exposures of >1,000 commercial workers.  Other product category(s) was claimed CBI.  Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."  (All stated IUR  commercial/consumer product categories are non-CBI)

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total  workers potentially exceeding 1,000 based on the IUR commercial/consumer product categories (C16 )
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category (C16)
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on PAIR

                                       9
                                  25321-41-9
Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-
The total number of potentially exposed workers exceeds 1,000 workers based on NOES data. The production volume data for the 2006 IUR data collection was compared to the production volume data for the 1986 IUR data collection for this chemical to see if the production volume stayed the same or increased, thereby indicating that the usage of these chemicals is no less than when NOES data were gathered.  The 1986 reported IUR production volume range was 1 million -10 million lbs.  The 2006 IUR production volume range is 1 million -10 million lbs. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers exceeding 1,000 based NOES data (2,843 workers)

                                      10
                                  52556-42-0
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(2-propen-1-yloxy)-, sodium salt (1:1)
The total number of potentially exposed workers exceeds 1,000 workers based on number of workers reported on the 2006 IUR. The IUR commercial/consumer product category C20-Other (chemicals contained in commercial and consumer products not elsewhere classified) was reported for this chemical. This indicates that this chemical is present in an unknown number of commercial and consumer products that may potentially have a high number of exposures. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."  (All stated IUR  commercial/consumer product categories are non-CBI)

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers exceeding 1,000 based on IUR reported number of workers
- Total workers potentially exceeding 1,000 based on  IUR commercial/consumer product category (C20)
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category (C20)

                                      11

                                  68082-78-0
Lard, oil, Me esters
The total number of potentially exposed workers exceeds 1,000 workers based on NOES data. The production volume data for the 2006 IUR data collection was compared to the production volume data for the 1986 IUR data collection for this chemical to see if the production volume stayed the same or increased, thereby indicating that the usage of these chemicals is no less than when NOES data were gathered.  The 1986 reported IUR production volume range was 500 thousand - 1 million lbs. The 2006 IUR production volume range is 1 million -10 million lbs. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers exceeding 1,000 based NOES data
  (41,153 workers)

                                      12
                                  68442-60-4
Acetaldehyde, reaction products with formaldehyde, by-products from
The IUR commercial/consumer product category(s) was claimed CBI for this chemical. This chemical is present in an unknown number of commercial and consumer products that may potentially have a high number of exposures.  Additionally, PAIR indicates consumer use. It is possible that products containing this chemical may be used by >10,000 consumers. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers potentially exceeding 1,000 based on  IUR commercial/consumer product category(s) claimed CBI
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category claimed CBI

                                      13
                                  68610-90-2
2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C8-18-alkyl esters
PAIR indicates consumer use.  It is possible that products containing this chemical may be used by >10,000 consumers.  Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on PAIR

                                      14
                                  70693-50-4
Phenol, 2,4-bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-6-[2-(2-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]-
The IUR commercial/consumer product category(s) was claimed CBI for this chemical. This chemical is present in an unknown number of commercial and consumer products that may potentially have a high number of exposures. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers potentially exceeding 1,000 based on  IUR commercial/consumer product category(s) claimed CBI
- Consumers potentially exceeding 10,000 people based on IUR commercial/consumer product category claimed CBI

                                      15
                                  72162-15-3
1-Decene, sulfurized
The total number of potentially exposed workers exceeds 1,000 workers based on NOES data. The production volume data for the 2006 IUR data collection was compared to the production volume data for the 1986 IUR data collection for this chemical to see if the production volume stayed the same or increased, thereby indicating that the usage of these chemicals is no less than when NOES data were gathered.  The 1986 reported IUR production volume range was 1 million - 10 million lbs. The 2006 IUR production volume range is 1 million -10 million lbs. Based on this information, this chemical would meet the exposure based findings criteria of "substantial or significant human exposure."

This chemical met exposure based findings criteria based on:
- 2006 IUR Production Volume Range (1 million - 10 million lb)
- Total workers exceeding 1,000 based NOES data (64,227 workers)


[Federal Register: April 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 82)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R05-OAR-2007-0138; FRL-8302-5]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is approving the incorporation of revised air
pollution permitting and emission standards rules into the Illinois
State Implementation Plan (SIP). The State submitted this request for
revision to its SIP to EPA on May 31, 2006. This approval makes the
State's rules federally enforceable.

DATES: This rule is effective on June 29, 2007, unless EPA receives
adverse comment by May 30, 2007. If adverse comments are received, EPA
will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the
Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take
effect.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05-
OAR-2007-0138, by one of the following methods:
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submitting comments.
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    4. Mail: Pamela Blakley, Chief, Air Permits Section, Air Programs
Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
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Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and
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    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-
2007-0138. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
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    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov
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Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically
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Protection Agency, Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, 77 West
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holidays. We recommend that you telephone Constantine Blathras at (312)
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Constantine Blathras, Air and
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Agency, Region 5, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard (AR-18J), Chicago, Illinois
60604.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we'', ``us'', or
``our'' are used to mean EPA. This supplementary information section is
arranged as follows:

I. Questions and Answers
    A. What action is EPA taking?
    B. Why is EPA taking this action?
    C. How do these rule changes affect current Federal
requirements?
    D. Why has the State made these regulatory changes?
    E. What types of emission units are affected by these changes?
    F. How will EPA's approval of revised permit exemptions affect
air quality?
    G. Does this SIP revision contain any other changes?
II. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Questions and Answers

A. What action is EPA taking?

    We are approving two revisions to the Illinois SIP which the State
of Illinois requested. Specifically, we are approving the incorporation
of revisions to Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code (35 IAC)
201.146, Exemptions from State Permit Requirements into the Illinois
SIP. These revisions clarify, modify, and add to the list of emission
units and activities which are exempt

from State permitting requirements. The revision adds some emission
units and activities to the list of those that are exempt from certain
State permitting requirements, and clarifies that other State
permitting requirements may apply for the entire facility. For example,
if a new emission unit is subject to Federal New Source Performance
Standards, then it will need a State construction permit.
    We are publishing this action without prior proposal because we
view this as a noncontroversial amendment and anticipate no adverse
comments. However, in the proposed rules section of this Federal
Register publication, we are publishing a separate document that will
serve as the proposal to approve the state plan if relevant adverse
written comments are filed. This rule will be effective June 29, 2007
without further notice unless we receive relevant adverse written
comments by May 30, 2007. If we receive such comments, we will withdraw
this action before the effective date by publishing a subsequent
document that will withdraw the final action. All public comments
received will then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the
proposed action. The EPA will not institute a second comment period.
Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at
this time. If we do not receive any comments, this action will be
effective June 29, 2007.

B. Why is EPA taking this action?

    We are acting on a May 31, 2006, request from the Illinois EPA to
revise the Illinois SIP.

C. How do these rule changes affect current Federal requirements?

    State construction or operating permits are no longer required for
certain categories of emission units and activities listed in 35 IAC
201.146, Exemptions from State Permit Requirements. These rule changes
do not affect permitting under major New Source Review or Federal
operating permits under Title V of the Clean Air Act.

D. Why has the State made these regulatory changes?

    The State made these changes primarily to remove the requirement to
obtain a State construction and operating permit for emission units
with very low emissions and where the permit would serve no real
environmental or informational need.
    Many of these emission units have been deemed insignificant under
Illinois' Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP) as specified in 35 IAC
201.210 and, therefore, warrant consideration for exemption from State
permitting requirements. However, the emission units categories listed
as insignificant in 35 IAC 201.210 are not automatically exempted in
201.146, because Illinois does not believe that all of the activities
listed as insignificant under the CAAPP merit exemption from State
permit requirements. Illinois' rationale is that Illinois EPA retains
some discretion under the CAAPP, as it applies to sources that are
required to submit an application for a State construction and
operating permit. The CAAPP permit application process allows Illinois
EPA the opportunity to evaluate proposed insignifcant emission units at
a source. However, if an emission unit or activity qualifies for
exemption from State permitting requirements under 35 IAC 210.146, no
State construction and operating permit application is required and
Illinois EPA therefore has no opportunity to evaluate the emission
unit.
    Certain amendments to section 201.146 clarify the types of
activities or emission units that are covered by an exemption category.
In several instances, the amendments modify an existing exemption
category so that emission units subject to certain requirements to
control emissions will require permits. Illinois believes that
permitting for these activities is appropriate to assure compliance
with these control requirements.

E. What types of emission units are affected by these changes?

    This SIP revision affects all emission units and activities subject
to State permitting requirements pursuant to section 39 of the Illinois
Environmental Protection Act (Illinois Act) and 35 IAC 201.142,
201.143, and 201.144. For State operating permits, emission units only
qualify for exemption if the units are located at a source that is not
subject to the CAAPP pursuant to section 39.5 of the Illinois Act. For
construction permits, the exemption also includes emission units at a
source subject to the CAAPP.
    Section (hhh): Replacement or addition of air pollution control
equipment for existing emission units.
    The exemption applies only to existing facilities that are
permitted and have operated in compliance with their permit for the
past year. The new pollution control equipment must maintain or improve
air pollution control over the prior levels of target pollutants and
not result in a net increase in emissions of any collateral pollutant.
The exemption does not apply if the installation or operation of the
new or replacement pollution controls would trigger or change
applicability of different regulatory requirements. Finally, required
monitoring equipment must be carried over to the replacement control
device and must incorporate current technology.
    Section (iii): Replacement, addition, or modification of emission
units at facilities with federally enforceable State operating permits
limiting their potential to emit in certain circumstances.
    This provision affects some units or activities at FESOP sources
that do not fit under any of the existing listed exemptions under
Section 201.146 and that are still insignificant from a permitting
standpoint. Under this exemption, permits are not necessary for units
at minor FESOP sources with low potential to emit (less than 0.1 pound
per hour or 0.44 tons per year) any regulated air pollutant absent air
pollution equipment from the new or modified unit that have no
outstanding compliance or enforcement issues. Also, raw materials and
fuels that cause or contribute to emissions must not contain a
hazardous air pollutant equal to or greater than 0.01 percent by
weight. Further, this exemption is not available to a source that must
meet New Source Performance Standards and New Source Review
requirements under the Clean Air Act or if outstanding compliance or
enforcement issues exist.
    Section (jjj): Replacement, addition, or modification of emission
units at permitted sources that are not major sources subject to
Section 39.5 and that do not have a federally enforceable state
operating permit limiting their potential to emit.
    This exemption is limited to sources with the low potential to emit
of any regulated air pollutant absent air pollution equipment from the
new or modified unit that have no outstanding compliance or enforcement
issues at the source. This exemption is available for minor sources
that have a slightly greater potential to emit (up to 0.5 pounds per
hour) so long as the facility notifies the IEPA of its intent to
construct or install a new emissions unit or modification. This
provision requires permitting if the additional emissions from the unit
could change the sources' status with respect to its potential to emit.
This exemption is also not available to a source that must meet New
Source Performance Standards and New Source Review requirements under
the Clean Air Act.
    Section (kkk): The owner or operator of a CAAPP source is not
required to

obtain an air pollution control construction permit for the
construction or modification of an emission unit or activity that is an
insignificant activity as addressed by Section 201.210 or 201.211.
Section 201.212 must still be followed, as applicable. Other than
excusing the owner or operator of a CAAPP source from the requirement
to obtain an air pollution control construction permit for the emission
units or activities, nothing in this subsection shall alter or affect
the liability of the CAAPP source for compliance with emission
standards and other requirements that apply to the emission units or
activities, either individually or in conjunction with other emission
units or activities constructed, modified, or located at the source.
    This section creates a list of permit exempt insignificant
activities similar to those for CAAPP sources. See 35 Ill. Adm. Code
201.210 through 210.211. Owners or operators must notify the Agency
when they add insignificant activities. Facilities must still comply
with otherwise applicable emission standards or other regulatory
requirements.
    Section (lll): Plastic injection molding operations. This section
revises the Illinois' regulations regarding exemptions from air
construction and operating permit requirements to add a category for
plastic injection molding operations to the existing list of permit
exemptions in Section 201.146.
    Many of these emission units have been deemed insignificant under
Illinois' CAAPP as specified in 35 IAC 201.210 and, therefore, warrant
consideration for exemption from State permitting requirements.
However, the emission units categories listed as insignificant in 35
IAC 201.210 are not automatically exempted in 201.146, because Illinois
does not believe that all of the activities listed as insignificant
under the CAAPP merit exemption from State permit requirements.
Illinois' rationale is that Illinois EPA retains some discretion under
the CAAPP, as it applies to sources that are required to submit an
application for a State construction and operating permit. The CAAPP
permit application process allows Illinois EPA the opportunity to
evaluate proposed insignificant emission units at a source. However, if
an emission unit or activity qualifies for exemption from State
permitting requirements under 35 IAC 210.146, no State construction and
operating permit application is required and Illinois EPA therefore has
no opportunity to evaluate the emission unit.

F. How will EPA's approval of revised permit exemptions affect air
quality?

    Control requirements are independent of whether or not a source
must have an operating permit. Other Federal and State regulations are
not impeded by these revisions. EPA does not anticipate that this
action will adversely affect air quality because the permit exemption
emission thresholds are below major source construction significant
emission rates. Sources below the major source construction significant
emission rates are not generally required to perform an air quality
analysis during minor source permitting because they are unlikely to
adversely impact air quality. The purpose of this revision is to
relieve the IEPA and owners and operators from the burden of state
construction and operation permitting for these very low emitting
emission units and activities. The existing language of Section
201.146, which will be applicable to this exemption, provides, ``* * *
The permitting exemptions in this Section do not relieve the owner or
operator of any source from the obligation to comply with any other
applicable requirements, including the obligation to obtain a permit
pursuant to Section 9.1(d) and 39.5 of the Act, Sections 165, 173, and
502 of the Clean Air Act or any other applicable permit or registration
requirement.''
    Although there are no specific emission limitations or emission
controls prescribed by these regulatory revisions, the affected units
and activities will remain subject to all regulations governing general
applicability, such as the regulatory prohibition on emissions in
excess of major source thresholds; the protection of the national
ambient air quality standards, and the protection of the prevention of
significant deterioration increments.

 G. Does this SIP revision contain any other changes?

    There are no additional changes being requested in this SIP
revision.

II. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review

    Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this
action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' and therefore is not
subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget.

Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use

    Because it is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866 or a ``significant energy action,'' this action
is also not subject to Executive Order 13211, ``Actions Concerning
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001).

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and imposes no additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. Accordingly, the Administrator certifies that
this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C.
601 et seq.).

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Because this rule approves pre-existing requirements under state
law and does not impose any additional enforceable duty beyond that
required by state law, it does not contain any unfunded mandate or
significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4).

Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments

    This rule also does not have tribal implications because it will
not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on
the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, as specified by Executive Order 13175 (59
FR 22951, November 9, 2000).

Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action also does not have Federalism implications because it
does not 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, as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August
10, 1999). This action merely approves a state rule implementing a
federal standard, and does not alter the relationship or the
distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air
Act.

Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health
and Safety Risks

    This rule also is not subject to Executive Order 13045 ``Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks'' (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997), because it approves a state rule implementing a
Federal standard.

National Technology Transfer Advancement Act

    In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. In
this context, in the absence of a prior existing requirement for the
state to use voluntary consensus standards (VCS), EPA has no authority
to disapprove a SIP submission for failure to use VCS. It would thus be
inconsistent with applicable law for EPA, when it reviews a SIP
submission, to use VCS in place of a SIP submission that otherwise
satisfies the provisions of the Clean Air Act. Thus, the requirements
of section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) do not apply.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This rule does not impose an information collection burden under
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.).

Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other
required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by June 29, 2007. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this rule for the purposes of judicial
review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial
review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such
rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings
to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: April 6, 2007.
Walter W. Kovalick,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.

0
For the reasons stated in the preamble, part 52, chapter I, title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:

PART 52--[AMENDED]

0
1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart O--Illinois

0
2. Section 52.720 is amended by adding paragraph (c)(177) to read as
follows:

Sec.  52.720  Identification of plan.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (177) On May 31, 2006, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
submitted a requested revision to the Illinois State Implementation
Plan. This revision provides additional exemptions from State of
Illinois permit requirements codified by the State at Part 201 of Title
35 of the Illinois Administrative Code (35 IAC Part 201).
    (i) Incorporation by reference.

Illinois Administrative Code, Title 35: Environmental Protection,
Subtitle B: Air Pollution, Chapter I: Pollution Control Board,
Subchapter a: Permits and General Provisions, Part 201 Permits and
General Provisions, Subpart C: Prohibitions, Section 201.146 Exemptions
from State Permit Requirements paragraphs (hhh), (iii), (jjj), (kkk),
and (lll). Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 4901, effective March 3, 2006.

 [FR Doc. E7-8104 Filed 4-27-07; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information
Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. Each
ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected
burden. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the collection of information listed below was
published

on September 25, 2008 (See 73 FR 55589).

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 9, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200
New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone:
(202) 493-6292), or Ms. Nakia Jackson, Office of Information
Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Ave., SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-
6073). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law No. 104-13,
Sec.  2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR. Part 1320, require
Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public comment on
information collection activities before OMB may approve paperwork
packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On
September 25, 2008, FRA published a 60-day notice in the Federal
Register soliciting comment on ICRs that the agency was seeking OMB
approval. 73 FR 55589. FRA received no comments in response to this
notice.
    Before OMB decides whether to approve this proposed collection of
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C.
3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or
disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30 day
notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also
60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the 30 day notice
informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords
the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a
decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should
submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication
to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60
FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
    The summaries below describe the nature of the information
collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The revised
requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by
the PRA.
    Title: Occupational Noise Exposure for Railroad Operating
Employees.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0571.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Railroads.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: The collection of information is used by FRA to ensure
that railroads covered by this rule establish and implement--by
specified dates--noise monitoring, hearing conservation, and
audiometric testing programs, as well as hearing conservation training
programs, to protect their employees against the damaging and
potentially dangerous effects of excessive noise in the everyday rail
environment.
    Annual Estimated Burden: 43,928 hours.
    Addressee: Send comments regarding these information collections to
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management
and Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503;
Attention: FRA Desk Officer. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) of the Office
of Management and Budget at the following address: oira_
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Comments are invited on the following: Whether the proposed
collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of FRA, including whether the information will have
practical utility; the accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden of the
proposed information collections; ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collections of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
    A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB
receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

    Issued in Washington, DC on December 3, 2008.
Martin J. Eble,
Acting Director, Office of Financial Management Federal Railroad
Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-29095 Filed 12-9-08; 8:45 am]

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[Page 58395-58396]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EG05-102-000]

Noble Thumb Windpark I, LLC; Notice of Application for Commission
Determination of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status

September 30, 2005.
    Take notice that on September 28, 2005, Noble Thumb Windpark I, LLC
(Noble Thumb) filed with the Commission an application for
determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to part 365
of the Commission's regulations. Noble Thumb states that it will
construct, own and operate an approximately 48 MW wind-powered
generating facility located in Bingham Township near the Village of
Ubly, Huron County, Michigan.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date.
Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of
that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible online at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on October 19, 2005.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-5493 Filed 10-5-05; 8:45 am]

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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modifications to
Special Permit

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.

ACTION: List of applications for modification of special permits.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given
that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the
application described herein. Each mode of transportation for which a
particular special permit is requested is indicated by a number in the
``Nature of Application'' portion of the table below as follows: 1--
Motor vehicle, 2--Rail freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft
only, 5--Passenger-carrying aircraft.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 25, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Burger, Chief, Office of
Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits Division, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the applications are available for
inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC.
    This notice of receipt of applications for special permit is
published in accordance with part 107 of the Federal hazardous
materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 04, 2021.
Donald P. Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits Branch.

                                              Special Permits Data
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                                                                                Nature of the special
          Application No.                   Applicant        Regulation(s) affected        permits thereof
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7765-M.............................  Cobham Mission Systems  173.302a(a)(1)........  To modify the special
                                      Orchard Park Inc.                               permit to remove certain
                                                                                part numbers and to
                                                                                increase the maximum
                                                                                service pressure. (modes
                                                                                1, 2, 3, 4).
15689-M............................  AVL Test Systems, Inc.  172.200, 172.301(c),    To modify the special
                                                              177.834(h).             permit to authorize a new
                                                                                bottle with protected head/
                                                                                valve cover and a new
                                                                                heavy duty mounting
                                                                                method. (modes 1, 2, 3).
20876-M............................  Sodastream USA Inc....  178.71................  To modify the special
                                                                                permit to remove the
                                                                                requirement of marking the
                                                                                outer package with the
                                                                                special permit number and
                                                                                removed the requirement
                                                                                that a copy of the permit
                                                                                be carried aboard each
                                                                                vessel or motor vehicle
                                                                                used to transport packages
                                                                                covered by the permit.
                                                                                (modes 1, 2, 3).
20996-M............................  Norfolk Southern        174.85(a).............  To modify the special
                                      Railway Company.                                permit to remove the
                                                                                requirement for signage on
                                                                                distributed power units.
                                                                                (mode 2).
21041-M............................  KLA Corporation.......  173.212, 173.213......  To modify the special
                                                                                permit to authorize a
                                                                                change in the description
                                                                                of the hazmat being
                                                                                offered for
                                                                                transportation. (modes 1,
                                                                                4).
21069-M............................  Catalina Cylinders,     173.302a, 178.71(l)(1)  To modify the special
                                      Inc.                                            permit to authorize an
                                                                                additional requalification
                                                                                test method (pneumatic
                                                                                proof pressure) (modes 1,
                                                                                2, 3, 4).
21104-M............................  Kelley Fuels, Inc.....  172.302(c),             To modify the special
                                                              172.334(b)(3).          permit to authorize the
                                                                                placarding to the lowest
                                                                                flashpoint when switching
                                                                                between straight loads of
                                                                                gasoline and combustible
                                                                                distillate fuels in U.S.
                                                                                DOT Specification cargo
                                                                                tank motor vehicles.
                                                                                (modes 1).
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From:	Bouchard, Andrew<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent:	Friday, July 11, 2014 3:44 PM
To:	Richard Krock; Howard, Jodi
Cc:	Lassiter, Penny; Kataoka, Mark; JC Walker
Subject:	RE: VI PVC MACT Subgroup Questions on EPA S114 for Process Vents
Attachments:	Consolidated QA on Response to VI Comments on EPA PVC Section
114_Final.docx

Mr. Krock,

Per the email below, attached you will find a consolidated Q&A document consisting of all the
questions VI has raised on EPA’s CAA Section 114 request related to the Excel surveys & instructions,
process wastewater and/or resin sampling, and process vent testing. Again, I’d just like to note that if
any facility has site specific issues on how to comply with our CAA section 114 request, they should
contact us directly. Thanks.

___________________________________
Andrew Bouchard
Environmental Engineer
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OAR/OAQPS/SPPD/RCG
Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
From: Bouchard, Andrew
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 4:17 PM
To: 'Richard Krock'; Howard, Jodi
Cc: Lassiter, Penny; Kataoka, Mark; JC Walker
Subject: RE: VI PVC MACT Subgroup Questions on EPA S114 for Process Vents

Mr. Krock,

We are in the process of putting together a consolidated Q&A document consisting of all the questions
VI has raised on EPA’s CAA Section 114 request related to the Excel surveys & instructions, process
wastewater and/or resin sampling, and process vent testing. Portions of VI’s specific questions related
specifically to the process wastewater and/or resin sampling have already been responded to (see
email from May 22, these answers will be consolidated into the Q&A document for ease and
consistency) and EPA is expecting responses from those facilities asked to provide us with this data by
July 31, 2014. We anticipate responding to the remaining issues raised by VI in the aforementioned
consolidated Q&A document by no later than next week. Thanks for your patience and hope you all
have a happy fourth of July weekend!

___________________________________
Andrew Bouchard
Environmental Engineer
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OAR/OAQPS/SPPD/RCG
Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
From: Richard Krock<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 2:22 PM
To: Howard, Jodi; Bouchard, Andrew
Cc: Lassiter, Penny; Kataoka, Mark; JC Walker
Subject: RE: VI PVC MACT Subgroup Questions on EPA S114 for Process Vents

Dear Ms. Howard and Mr. Bouchard:

Could you provide a status update on the response requested in the e-mail below?   Thank you.

Richard Krock
Technical Director

The Vinyl Institute
1737 King Street Suite 390
Alexandria, VA 22314
Direct:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Mobile:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>http://www.vinylinfo.org
http://www.vinylindesign.com

From: Richard Krock
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 4:35 PM
To: Howard, Jodi (Howard.Jodi@epa.gov); Bouchard, Andrew<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Cc: Penny Lassiter (lassiter.penny@epa.gov); Kataoka, Mark (Kataoka.Mark@epa.gov); JC Walker
Subject: VI PVC MACT Subgroup Questions on EPA S114 for Process Vents

Dear Ms. Howard and Mr. Bouchard:

The Vinyl Institute’s PVC MACT Subgroup on Process Vents has raised questions regarding
EPA’s May 15, 2014 Section 114 Request for PVC producer’s Process Vents.  The Subgroup’s
questions are contained in the attached letter.  The Vinyl Institute appreciates the Agency’s
time to review the questions and look forward to your response.  Please do not hesitate to
contact me with any questions in this regard.

Thank you.

Richard Krock
Technical Director

The Vinyl Institute
1737 King Street Suite 390
Alexandria, VA 22314
Direct:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Mobile:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>http://www.vinylinfo.org
http://www.vinylindesign.com