Agency Contact: Carla Oldham, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539 02, RTP, 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, C539 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541 5565 Fax: 919 541 0824 Email: cole. david@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AI99 3210. 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.

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Action Date Direct Final Rule 08/ 00/ 04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 3910 Agency Contact: David Good, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734 214 4450 Email: good. david@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AH34 3211.   CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOBILE SOURCES Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 42 USC 7521 CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 80; 40 CFR Part 86 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule establishes appropriate requirements, based on the need for and feasibility of additional requirements, to control hazardous air pollutants (`` air toxics'') from motor vehicles, nonroad engines and vehicles, and their fuels. The Clean Air Act requires EPA to periodically revise such requirements. EPA committed to this rulemaking in its March 29, 2001 rule, `` Control of Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources.'' Motor vehicles are significant contributors to national emissions of several hazardous air pollutants. These pollutants are known or suspected to have serious health or environmental impacts. Reducing emissions of these pollutants will reduce the risk to public health and welfare.

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Action Date NPRM 07/ 00/ 04 Final Action 07/ 00/ 05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4748 Sectors Affected: 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; 3363 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 4227 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers; 32411 Petroleum Refineries Agency Contact: Christopher Lieske, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, ASD, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 734 214 4584 Fax: 734 214 4050 Email: lieske. christopher@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK70 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31034 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Clean Air Act ( CAA) Long Term Actions 3212. REVISIONS TO THE APPEAL PROCEDURES AND THE FEDERAL NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM, PARTS 78 AND 97 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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: This rule is a set of revisions which will simplify and streamline the interface between the existing Acid Rain Program and the NOx Budget Trading Program.

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Action Date NPRM 06/ 13/ 01 66 FR 31978 NPRM ECP Comment Period Extended 07/ 27/ 01 66 FR 39123 Final Action 11/ 00/ 04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4682 Sectors Affected: 221111 Hydroelectric Power Generation 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 RIN: 2060   AK36 3213. REVISED PERMIT REVISION PROCEDURES FOR THE FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAM   PART 71 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.

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Action Date NPRM 06/ 00/ 06 Final Action 06/ 00/ 07 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, C304 04, 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, C304 04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541 0886 Fax: 919 541 5509 Email: hitte. steve@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AG92 3214. 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 requires 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. Timetable:

Action Date 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, C539 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541 5527 Fax: 919 541 0824 Email: helms. tom@ epamail. epa. gov John Silvasi, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C539 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541 5666 Fax: 919 541 0824 Email: silvasi. john@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AI47 3215. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION ( PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW ( NSR): CLEAN UNITS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would revise the provisions for the clean unit test contained in the major New Source Review ( NSR) requirements. This action proposes to revise the length of the clean unit designation period contained in the final NSR rules. The current rules allow for clean unit designation to be used for 10 years provided the source meets the requirements to maintain clean unit status. This proposed rule would recognize that the average life expectancy of control equipment is 15 years rather than the 10 years contained in the final rules. Permitting agencies and industry will benefit from this action by potentially reducing the number of future permit actions. As a result, this action reduces the compliance burden, including annual compliance costs, for all sources VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31035 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Clean Air Act ( CAA) Long Term Actions subject to the major NSR program requirements. Timetable:

Action Date NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4691 Agency Contact: Juan Santiago, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, C33903, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541 1084 Fax: 919 541 5509 Email: santiago. juan@ epa. gov 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   AK42 3216.   VOLUNTARY SUPERIOR MONITORING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 to 61; 40 CFR 63; 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Emissions Measurement Center of EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards in Research Triangle Park, NC is exploring a regulatory option called `` Voluntary Superior Monitoring ( VSM).'' Under this option, owners/ operators of industrial air pollution sources could volunteer to conduct `` superior'' monitoring which could range from more frequent monitoring of emissions to replacement of existing monitoring. In return for conducting superior monitoring, EPA will offer incentives to these sources, such as less record keeping and reporting, some flexibility in control device or process operation, or flexibility in averaging times for determining compliance with the standard. We are also planning to provide guidance on how to implement Voluntary Superior Monitoring and what criteria industrial sources would need to meet to be eligible for this program. This rulemaking will be beneficial for both industry and the environment. Industry will be encouraged to conduct better monitoring which will potentially allow them to monitor their processes better, ensure their control equipment is running efficiently, and focus their maintenance practices. As a result of this improved monitoring by industry, we expect that air emissions will be reduced significantly. Industry will also be better able to demonstrate compliance with data collected from the superior monitoring. These data will also demonstrate to citizens that an industry is in compliance and, thus, a `` good neighbor.'' We expect this rule to be implemented through the operating permits program which will involve state and local air pollution control agencies and the EPA regional offices. Instead of revising each individual New Source Performance Standard ( NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutant ( NESHAP) to incorporate superior monitoring provisions, we envision proposing this regulatory option by revising the general provisions to parts 60, 61, and 63. The general provisions contain monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, reporting, and other requirements common to all NSPS and/ or NESHAP. In addition, we believe that the operating permit program in parts 70 and 71 will need to be modified to allow this approach.

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Action Date NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Additional Information: SAN No. 4783 Sectors Affected: 321 Wood Product Manufacturing; 322 Paper Manufacturing; 323 Printing and Related Support Activities; 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; 336 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; 337 Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing; 221 Utilities Agency Contact: Dan Bivins, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, D205 02, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 919 541 5244 Fax: 919 541 0516 Email: bivins. dan@ epa. gov Barrett Parker, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, EN 341W, D205 02 Phone: 919 541 5635 Fax: 919 541 0516 Email: parker. barrett@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK85 3217. PROJECT XL SITE SPECIFIC RULEMAKING FOR GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION 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,

VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31036 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Clean Air Act ( CAA) Long Term Actions 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.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4471 Sectors Affected: 32211 Pulp Mills; 32211 Pulp Mills Agency Contact: David Beck, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, E14302, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone: 919 541 5421 Email: beck. david@ epa. gov RIN: 2090   AA26 3218. NEW JERSEY GOLD TRACK PROJECT XL RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Clean Air Act; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act CFR Citation: 40 CFR 50; 40 CFR 51; 40 CFR 261; 40 CFR 262; 40 CFR 264; 40 CFR 265; 40 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Gold Track Program is a crucial part of NJDEP's efforts to create a State run tiered performancebased program. Currently, facilities may join NJDEP's Silver Track Program, which is a lower level tier that provides recognition for commitments to a certain level of environmental enhancement. Gold Track expands upon these environmental commitments, and offers proportionally greater recognition, as well as actual federal regulatory flexibility to participating facilities. NJDEP is partnering with EPA in the Gold Track effort under the XL program, so as to be able to offer federal regulatory flexibility to Gold Track participants.

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Action Date NPRM 04/ 16/ 02 67 FR 18528 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4533 Agency Contact: Chad Carbone, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1807, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 2178 Fax: 202 566 2200 Email: carbone. chad@ epa. gov Stan Siegel, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, New York, NY 10007 1866 Phone: 212 637 3701 Email: siegel. stan@ epa. gov RIN: 2090   AA28 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Completed Actions Clean Air Act ( CAA)

3219. EMISSIONS FROM NONROAD SPARK IGNITION ENGINES AND STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL SPARK IGNITION ENGINES Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 94 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 11/ 08/ 02 67 FR 68242 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Alan Stout Phone: 734 214 4805 Fax: 734 214 4816 Email: stout. alan@ epa. gov Don Kopinski Phone: 734 214 4229 Fax: 734 214 4816 Email: kopinski. donald@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AI11 3220. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOWANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HCFC PRODUCTION, IMPORT AND EXPORT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.5( h); 40 CFR 82.6( h); 40 CFR 82.8; 40 CFR 82.4( n) to 82.4( s); 40 CFR 82.4( u)

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Reason Date Final Action 01/ 21/ 03 68 FR 2820 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Vera Au Phone: 202 564 2216 Fax: 202 565 2156 Email: au. vera@ epa. gov Tom Land Phone: 202 564 9185 Fax: 202 565 2155 Email: land. tom@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AH67 3221. FEDERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION UNITS CONSTRUCTED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 30, 1999 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 62 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 01/ 31/ 03 68 FR 5144 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Lalit Banker Phone: 919 541 5420 Fax: 919 541 2664 Email: banker. lalit@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ46 3222. PAPER AND OTHER WEB COATING NESHAP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 59; 40 CFR 63 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31037 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Clean Air Act ( CAA) Completed Actions Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 12/ 04/ 02 67 FR 72330 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Paul A. Almodovar Phone: 919 541 0283 Fax: 919 541 5689 Email: almodovar. paul@ epa. gov Dianne Byrne Phone: 919 541 5342 Fax: 919 541 5689 Email: byrne. dianne@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AG58 3223. NESHAP: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 01/ 16/ 03 68 FR 2227 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: JoLynn Collins Phone: 919 541 5671 Fax: 919 541 0246 Email: collins. jolynn@ epa. gov Kent C. Hustvedt Phone: 919 541 5395 Fax: 919 541 0246 Email: hustvedt. ken@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AH13 3224. AMEND SUBPART H AND I, 40 CFR PART 61, FOR EMISSIONS OF RADIONUCLIDES OTHER THAN RADON FROM DOE FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 61.93( a); 40 CFR 61.93( b)( 2)( ii)

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Reason Date Final Action 09/ 09/ 02 67 FR 57159 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Robin Anderson Phone: 202 564 9385 Fax: 202 565 2065 Email: anderson. robin@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AI90 3225. NESHAP: FRICTION MATERIALS MANUFACTURING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 10/ 18/ 02 67 FR 64498 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kevin Cavender Phone: 919 541 2364 Fax: 919 541 5450 Email: cavender. kevin@ epa. gov Steve Fruh Phone: 919 541 2837 Fax: 919 541 5450 Email: fruh. steve@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ18 3226. NESHAP: PESTICIDES ACTIVE INGREDIENTS   AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 09/ 20/ 02 67 FR 59336 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 E. Lassiter Phone: 919 541 5396 Fax: 919 541 6470 Email: lassiter. penny@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ34 3227. NESHAP: PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, AMENDMENTS TO RULE TO IMPLEMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.1340 to 63.1359 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 12/ 06/ 02 67 FR 72580 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Keith Barnett Phone: 919 541 5605 Fax: 919 541 5600 Email: barnett. keith@ epa. gov James U. Crowder Phone: 919 541 5596 Fax: 919 541 5600 Email: crowder. jim@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ57 3228. NESHAP: PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS ( POTW)   AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 10/ 21/ 02 67 FR 64742 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Lucas Phone: 919 541 0884 Fax: 919 541 0246 Email: lucas. bob@ epa. gov Kent C. Hustvedt Phone: 919 541 5395 Fax: 919 541 0246 Email: hustvedt. ken@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ66 3229. MODIFICATION OF SOURCE CATEGORY LISTING FOR SEVEN SPECIFIC POLLUTANTS   CAA SECTION 112( C)( 6)

Priority: Info./ Admin./ Other CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed:

Reason Date Notice 11/ 08/ 02 67 FR 68124 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ellen Wildermann Phone: 919 541 5408 Fax: 919 541 0942 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31038 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Clean Air Act ( CAA) Completed Actions Email: wildermann. ellen@ epa. gov Susan Wyatt Phone: 919 541 5674 Fax: 919 541 0942 Email: wyatt. susan@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK34 3230. NESHAP: REVISION OF AREA SOURCE CATEGORY LIST UNDER SECTION 112( C)( 3) AND 112( K)( 3)( B)( II)

Priority: Info./ Admin./ Other CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed:

Reason Date Notice Second group 11/ 22/ 02 67 FR 71427 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barbara Driscoll Phone: 919 541 1051 Fax: 919 541 0942 Email: driscoll. barbara@ epa. gov Susan Wyatt Phone: 919 541 5674 Fax: 919 541 0942 Email: wyatt. susan@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK40 3231. SITE SPECIFIC RULE FOR WEYERHAUSER SULFITE MILL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63 Completed:

Reason Date Direct Final Rule 02/ 18/ 03 68 FR 7706 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jeffrey Telander Phone: 919 541 5427 Fax: 919 541 5600 Email: telander. jeff@ epa. gov James U. Crowder Phone: 919 541 5596 Fax: 919 541 5600 Email: crowder. jim@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK53 3232. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION ( PSD) AND NONATTAINMENT NEW SOURCE REVIEW ( NSR): BASELINE EMISSIONS DETERMINATION, ACTUAL TOFUTURE ACTUAL METHODOLOGY, PLANTWIDE APPLICABILITY Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.160 to 51.166; 40 CFR 52.21 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 12/ 31/ 02 67 FR 80186 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Agency Contact: Lynn Hutchinson Phone: 919 541 5795 Fax: 919 541 5509 Email: hutchinson. lynn@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AE11 3233. CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MARINE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES AT OR ABOVE 30 LITERS PER CYLINDER Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 94 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 02/ 28/ 03 68 FR 9746 Final Action Effective 04/ 29/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Jean Marie Revelt Phone: 734 214 4822 Fax: 734 214 4816 Email: revelt. jean marie@ epa. gov Pat Scoville Phone: 202 564 1101 Fax: 202 564 1342 Email: scoville. pat@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ98 3234. REDUCTION OF THE AMBIENT AIR MONITORING FINE PARTICULATE COLLOCATED PRECISION REQUIREMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 58 Completed:

Reason Date Direct Final Rule 12/ 31/ 02 67 FR 80326 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Michael Papp Phone: 919 541 2408 Fax: 919 541 1903 Email: papp. michael@ epa. gov Tim Hanley Phone: 919 541 4417 Fax: 919 541 1903 Email: hanley. tim@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK05 3235. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR OZONEDEPLETING SUBSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Completed:

Reason Date Direct Final Action 01/ 27/ 03 68 FR 4003 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bella Maranion Phone: 202 564 9749 Fax: 202 565 2155 Email: maranion. bella@ epa. gov Jeff Cohen Phone: 202 564 0135 Fax: 202 565 2095 Email: cohen. jeff@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK30 3236. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ADDITIONAL RECONSIDERATION OF PETITION CRITERIA AND INCORPORATION OF MONTREAL PROTOCOL DECISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 12/ 31/ 02 67 FR 79861 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31039 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Clean Air Act ( CAA) Completed Actions Agency Contact: Suzanne Kocchi Phone: 202 564 5289 Fax: 202 565 2155 Email: kocchi. suzanne@ epa. gov Tom Land Phone: 202 564 9185 Fax: 202 565 2155 Email: land. tom@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK44 3237. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: ALLOCATION OF ESSENTIAL USE ALLOWANCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.4 Completed:

Reason Date NPRM 11/ 06/ 02 67 FR 67581 Final Action 12/ 27/ 02 67 FR 79508 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   AK48 3238. PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING QUARANTINE AND PRESHIPMENT APPLICATIONS OF METHYL BROMIDE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82.1 to 82.13 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action 01/ 02/ 03 68 FR 237 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Land Phone: 202 564 9185 Fax: 202 565 2155 Email: land. tom@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AI42 3239. AMENDMENTS TO STATE AND FEDERAL OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMS, PART 70 AND PART 71, COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 70; 40 CFR 71 ( Revisions)

Completed:

Reason Date Direct Final Rule 40 CFR 70 and 71 ( Revisions) 03/ 01/ 01 66 FR 12872 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Westlin Phone: 919 541 1058 Fax: 919 541 1039 Email: westlin. peter@ epa. gov Barrett Parker Phone: 919 541 5635 Fax: 919 541 0516 Email: parker. barrett@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ04 3240. REVISION TO THE REQUIREMENTS ON VARIABILITY IN THE COMPOSITION OF ADDITIVES CERTIFIED UNDER THE GASOLINE DEPOSIT CONTROL PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80 Completed:

Reason Date Direct Final Rule 11/ 05/ 01 66 FR 55885 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jeffrey A. Herzog Phone: 734 214 4227 Fax: 734 214 4051 Email: herzog. jeff@ epa. gov Andrea Medici Phone: 202 564 5634 Fax: 202 564 5653 Email: medici. andrea@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ69 3241. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR VEHICLES; SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TIER 2/ GASOLINE SULFUR REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 80; 40 CFR 86 Completed:

Reason Date Direct Final Rule and Concurrent NPRM 06/ 12/ 02 67 FR 40169 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary Manners Phone: 734 214 4873 Fax: 734 214 4051 Email: manners. mary@ epa. gov Robin Moran Phone: 734 214 4781 Fax: 734 214 4816 Email: moran. robin@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ71 3242. AMENDMENT TO THE HEAVYDUTY ENGINE AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AND HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL SULFUR REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 69; 40 CFR 80; 40 CFR 86 Completed:

Reason Date Direct Final Rule 06/ 12/ 02 67 FR 40169 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary Manners Phone: 734 214 4873 Fax: 734 214 4051 Email: manners. mary@ epa. gov Christine M. Brunner Phone: 734 214 4287 Fax: 734 214 4051 Email: brunner. christine@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AK47 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31040 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Prerule Stage Atomic Energy Act ( AEA)

3243. 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 ANPRM 05/ 00/ 03 Action Date NPRM 12/ 00/ 03 Final Action 12/ 00/ 04 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 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Atomic Energy Act ( AEA)

3244. TECHNICAL CHANGE TO DOSE METHODOLOGY FOR 40 CFR PART 190, SUBPART B AND 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  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  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 NPRM 05/ 00/ 03 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 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Final Rule Stage Atomic Energy Act ( AEA)

3245. 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 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 194.8( b) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing several revisions to the compliance criteria in 40 CFR part 194: ( 1) addition of a process for making minor changes to the provisions of the Compliance Criteria ( 194.6); ( 2) changes to the approval process for waste characterization programs at the Department of Energy transuranic ( TRU) waste sites ( 194.8( b)); ( 3) changes to allow for submission of compliance applications and reference materials in alternative format ( e. g., compact disk) ( 194.12 and 194.13); and replacement of the term `` process knowledge'' with `` acceptable knowledge.'' The second item is the most significant change. Section 194.8( b) requires EPA to inspect TRU waste sites on a waste stream basis, and to initiate a notice

VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31041 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Atomic Energy Act ( AEA) Final Rule Stage and comment process for each inspection. If a site receives our approval to ship a single waste stream or group of waste streams, that site cannot ship a different waste stream until we perform an additional 194.8( b) inspection. Based on actual site inspection experience, we have learned that for regulatory purposes emphasis is better placed on the processes used to characterize the wastes streams rather than on the particular waste streams themselves. Also, we had witnessed DOE's capacity to properly characterize numerous waste streams at different waste generator sites. On this basis, we are proposing to alter the waste characterization approval process so that only one approval would be issued per site. EPA will assign reporting requirements for waste characterization activities and specify any limitations that would necessitate additional inspections. The purpose of the proposed revisions to 194.8( b) is to achieve process and resources efficiencies while maintaining our confidence in DOE's technical capability to characterize wastes destined for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Timetable:

Action Date NPRM 08/ 09/ 02 67 FR 51930 Final Action 06/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4403 Agency Contact: Raymond Lee, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 7738 Fax: 202 565 2062 Email: lee. raymond@ epa. gov Agnes Ortiz, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation, 6608J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 9466 Email: ortiz. agnes@ epa. gov RIN: 2060   AJ07 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Prerule Stage Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA)

3246. ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR SCREENING PROGRAM; PRIORITY SETTING CRITERIA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA; 21 USC 346( a) FFDCA; 42 USC 300( a)( 17) SDWA; 7 USC 136 FIFRA CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA published a proposed policy statement in the Federal Register setting forth the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program on December 28, 1998. In that FR Notice, the Agency described the major elements of the Program EPA had developed to comply with the requirements of FFDCA section 408( p) as amended by FQPA. One of those elements is Priority Setting which was defined as the collection, evaluation, and analysis of relevant information to determine the general order in which chemical substances and mixtures will be subjected to screening and testing. Under this current action, EPA is developing a priority setting approach to be used by the Agency to identify the initial list of chemicals for which Tier 1 testing will be required. On December 30, 2002, EPA published in the Federal Register for public comment a proposed chemical selection approach for this initial list of chemicals. The public comment period on this proposed approach was extended to April 1, 2003, in a Federal Register notice dated February 26, 2003. Following consideration of comments on this proposed approach, EPA will issue a Federal Register notice setting forth its final approach for selecting the first group of chemicals and the chemicals it proposes for this initial list. Although this action is not a rulemaking, the Agency has included it in the Regulatory Agenda to help inform the public.

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Action Date Notice Request for Comment on Proposed Approach 12/ 30/ 02 67 FR 79611 Notice Extension of Comment Period 02/ 26/ 03 68 FR 8901 Notice Final Priority Setting Approach for Initial List of Chemicals 12/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4727 Agency Contact: Greg Schweer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7201M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8469 Fax: 202 564 8482 Email: schweer. greg@ epa. gov Gary Timm, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7201M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8474 Fax: 202 564 8482 Email: timm. gary@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD59 3247. ACCEPTABILITY OF RESEARCH USING HUMAN SUBJECTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 136a; 7 USC 136w; 15 USC 2603; 21 USC 346a; 42 USC 300v 1( b); 42 USC 7601; 33 USC 1361; 42 USC 9615; 42 USC 11048; 42 USC 6912; 42 USC 300j 9 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 26 ( Revision) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is evaluating its current policy with respect to the protection of human research subjects in testing not conducted or supported by the Agency. Current EPA regulations in 40 CFR part 26 apply to research conducted or supported by the Agency or `` otherwise subject to regulation.'' No action has been taken yet to give effect to the `` otherwise subject to regulation'' phrase. In addition, EPA has asked the advice of the National Academy of Sciences ( NAS) on several issues surrounding the acceptability and interpretation of third party studies involving deliberate dosing of human subjects for the purpose of defining or VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31042 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) Prerule Stage quantifying toxic endpoints. EPA will seek public comment on issues related to Agency use of human research data in its regulatory decisionmaking. EPA believes the process being initiated will serve two important Agency goals: ensuring the availability of sound and appropriate scientific data in its decisions, and protection of the interests, rights and safety of human research subjects. EPA may issue one or more documents, which may include policy statements, rulemaking or requests for public comment. Timetable:

Action Date ANPRM 05/ 07/ 03 68 FR 24410 ANPRM Comment Period End 08/ 05/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4610 Docket No. OPP 2003 0132 Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing URL For More Information: http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/ EPAGENERAL 2003/ May/ Day 07/ g11002. htm Agency Contact: Bill Jordan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, H 7501C, 7501C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305 1049 Fax: 703 308 4776 Email: jordan. william@ epa. gov John Carley, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7501C Phone: 703 305 7019 Fax: 703 305 5060 Email: carley. john@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD57 3248. PESTICIDES; EMERGENCY EXEMPTION PROCESS REVISIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136p; 7 USC 136w CFR Citation: 40 CFR 166 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA will publish a Federal Register notice announcing a limited pilot to test two potential improvements to the pesticide emergency exemption process under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA). EPA has established regulations under section 18 of FIFRA which allow a Federal or State agency to apply for an emergency exemption to allow an unregistered use of a pesticide for a limited time when such use is necessary to alleviate an emergency condition. The notice will initiate the limited pilot, solicit public comment on the two streamlining improvements being piloted as well as a third potential improvement to allow exemptions for the purpose of pest resistance management, and announce EPA's plan to later issue a proposed rule addressing these potential improvements. The three improvements contemplated are based on recommendations from the States, which are the primary applicants for emergency exemptions, and refined based on informal input from a variety of other stakeholders.

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Action Date Notice 04/ 24/ 03 68 FR 20145 Comment Period End 06/ 23/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: SAN No. 4216 Docket No. OPP 2002 0231 Sectors Affected: 9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs URL For More Information: http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/ EPAPEST 2003/ April/ Day 24/ p10169. htm Agency Contact: Joe Hogue, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308 9072 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: hogue. joe@ epa. gov Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD36 3249.   PESTICIDE WORKER PROTECTION RULE ( SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Info./ Admin./ Other Legal Authority: 7 USC 135 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 156; 40 CFR 170 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On August 21, 1992, the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) issued final revisions to the Worker Protection Standards governing the protection of workers from agricultural pesticides. These revised regulations expand the scope of the standards to include not only workers performing hand labor operations in fields treated with pesticides, but employees in forests, nurseries, and greenhouses and employees who handle ( mix, load, apply, etc.) pesticides for use in these locations. The revised regulations became effective January 1, 1995, and are applicable to agricultural farm workers and pesticide handlers working on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses. In 1995 and 1996, the standards were amended to address specific concerns of the regulation community.

This new entry in the regulatory agenda announces that EPA will review this regulation pursuant to section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act ( 5 USC 610). EPA solicits comments on the continued need for the rule; the complexity of the rule; the extent to which it overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal, State, or local government rules; and the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other relevant factors have changed since the rule was promulgated.

In submitting comments, please reference Docket ID number OPP 2003 0115, and follow the instructions provided in Unit H. of the preamble to the Spring Regulatory Agenda. Timetable:

Action Date Begin Review 05/ 00/ 03 End Comment Period 07/ 00/ 03 End Review 12/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31043 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) Prerule Stage Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4789 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 Email: eckerman. donald@ epamail. epa. gov Kathy Davis, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 308 7002 Email: davis. kathy@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD66 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA)

3250. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVENTIONAL CHEMICALS 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 conventional 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 will cover the data requirements for environmental fate, ecological effects, product chemistry, residue chemistry, and human health and exposure data requirements for conventional pesticides. Timetable:

Action Date NPRM Product Chemistry and Human Health Portions 08/ 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: Melissa L. 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 M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC12 3251. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIMICROBIALS 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.

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Action Date NPRM 09/ 00/ 03 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 Phone: 703 308 9073 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: parsons. paul@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD30 3252. PESTICIDES; DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR BIOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL PRODUCTS 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 codify data requirements to reflect current regulatory and scientific standards. The data requirements will cover all scientific disciplines for biochemical and microbial pesticides, including product chemistry and residue chemistry, toxicology and environmental fate and effects. The revision will not include plant incorporated protectants.

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Action Date NPRM 09/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4596 Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Candace Brassard, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31044 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) Proposed Rule Stage Phone: 703 305 6598 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: brassard. candace@ epa. gov Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD51 3253. ENDOCRINE DISRUPTER SCREENING PROGRAM; IMPLEMENTING SCREENING AND TESTING PHASE Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA; 21 USC 346( a) FFDCA; 42 USC 300( a)( 17) SDWA; 7 USC 136 FIFRA CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The screening and testing phase of the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program ( EDSP) potentially will encompass a broad range of types of chemicals, including pesticide chemicals, TSCA chemicals, chemicals that may be found in sources of drinking water, chemicals that may have an effect that is cumulative to the effect of a pesticide chemical, chemicals that are both pesticide chemicals and TSCA chemicals, and other chemicals that are combinations of these types of chemicals. This proposed rule will describe EPA's proposed procedures and processes that EPA will use when implementing the screening and testing phase of the EDSP. Specifically, depending on decisions that the Agency makes regarding implementation of the testing phase of the EDSP, the proposed rule will describe the authorities that it may invoke to require testing and, if necessary, establish the process that the Agency will use to require the testing.

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Action Date NPRM Proposed Procedural Rule 12/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4728 Agency Contact: Jane Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7201M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8476 Fax: 202 564 8483 Email: smith. jane@ epa. gov Joe Nash, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7201M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8886 Fax: 202 564 8483 Email: nash. joseph@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD61 3254.   ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PESTICIDE REGULATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This notice will focus on regulations and policies affecting the process for consultation between EPA and the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding EPA actions in its pesticide regulatory program under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA). It will seek public comment on changes to current regulations, policies and practices of the EPA and Services to better integrate the FIFRA and Endangered Species Act processes and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of consultations on pesticide actions to ensure that species that are Federally listed or proposed as threatened or endangered and their proposed or designated critical habitat are appropriately protected.

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Action Date ANPRM 01/ 24/ 03 68 FR 3785 NPRM 06/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4767 Agency Contact: Arty Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305 5239 Email: williams. arty@ epamail. epa. gov Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD62 3255. PESTICIDES; PROCEDURES FOR THE REGISTRATION REVIEW PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136a ( g); 7 USC 136w 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.

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Action Date ANPRM 04/ 26/ 00 65 FR 24586 NPRM 12/ 00/ 03 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 Phone: 703 308 9341 Fax: 703 308 5884 Email: prunier. vivian@ epa. gov Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31045 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) Proposed Rule Stage Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD29 3256. PESTICIDES; 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.

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Action Date NPRM 10/ 00/ 03 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 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Final Rule Stage Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA)

3257. PESTICIDES; TOLERANCE PROCESSING FEES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 21 USC 346( a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180 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.

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Action Date NPRM Pesticides Tolerance Processing Fees 06/ 09/ 99 64 FR 31039 Supplemental NPRM Processing Fees for Inert Ingredients 07/ 24/ 00 65 FR 45569 Action Date Supplemental NPRM Reopening of Comment Period 08/ 31/ 00 65 FR 52979 Final Action 07/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4027 Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov Bruce Sidwell, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305 7761 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: sidwell. bruce@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD23 3258. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS ( PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR THOSE BASED ON VIRAL COAT PROTEINS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 21 USC 346( a) et seq; 7 USC 136 et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is considering the addition of plant incorporated protectants based on viral coat proteins to its plant incorporated protectants exemptions at 40 CFR 174. Substances which plants produce for protection against pests, and the genetic material necessary to produce them, are pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA), if humans intend these substances to `` prevent, repel or mitigate any pest.'' These substances are also `` chemical pesticide residues'' under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( FFDCA). EPA has determined that it will no longer issue split registrations for biotechnology products. Therefore, EPA is concurrently considering the exemption of plant incorporated protectants based on viral coat proteins from the requirement of a tolerance under section 408 of the FFDCA. Due to public interest and new scientific information, additional public comment on this proposal, originally published in 1994, was requested in a 2001 Supplemental Proposal ( 66 FR 37855).

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Action Date NPRM 11/ 23/ 94 59 FR 60496 Supplemental NPRM 1 07/ 22/ 96 61 FR 37891 Supplemental NPRM 2 05/ 16/ 97 62 FR 27132 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31046 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) Final Rule Stage Action Date Supplemental NPRMRequest for Comment on Alternate Name 04/ 23/ 99 64 FR 19958 Supplemental NPRM Seeking Additional Comment Based on NAS Report 07/ 19/ 01 66 FR 37855 Final Action FFDCA 10/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4602 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: Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8492 Fax: 202 564 8501 Email: milewski. elizabeth@ epamail. epa. gov Phil Hutton, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308 8260 Fax: 703 308 7026 Email: hutton. phil@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD49 3259. 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: Final, Statutory, December 24, 1991.

Abstract: FIFRA section 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 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.

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Action Date Supplemental NPRM 1 Standards for Pesticide Containers and Containment 10/ 21/ 99 64 FR 56918 Supplemental NPRM 2 Comment Period Extended 12/ 21/ 99 64 FR 71368 NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/ 24/ 00 65 FR 9234 Final Action 12/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 2659 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 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 Phone: 703 308 9342 Fax: 703 308 3259 Email: andreasen. jude@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AB95 3260. PESTICIDE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD ( WPS); 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 NPRM 09/ 09/ 97 62 FR 47544 Final Action 06/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3731 Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 1114 Greenhouse, Nursery and Floriculture Production; 1131 Timber Tract Operations; 115 Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry Agency Contact: Nancy Vogel, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 6475 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: vogel. nancy@ epa. gov Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC93 3261. PESTICIDES; REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE PRODUCTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136( a)( h); 7 USC 136( w)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 15, 2000, Final rule 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.

VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31047 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) Final Rule Stage Timetable:

Action Date NPRM 09/ 17/ 99 64 FR 50671 NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/ 16/ 99 64 FR 62145 Final Rule Original Labeling and Other Regulatory Portions 12/ 14/ 01 66 FR 64759 Final Rule Antimicrobial Procedural Portion Only 09/ 00/ 03 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; 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing; 32561 Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing Agency Contact: Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov Cleo Pizana, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7510C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 308 6431 Email: pizana. cleo@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD14 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Long Term Actions Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA)

3262. PESTICIDE TOLERANCE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 21 USC 346( a) to 346( q)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 180 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, August 3, 2006, See additional information.

Abstract: EPA will reassess pesticide tolerance actions for raw and processed foods ( i. e., maximum residue limits) 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 section 408( q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act ( 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.

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Action Date NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4175 Sectors Affected: 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Robert C. 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 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 3263. 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 NPRM 05/ 05/ 93 58 FR 26856 Final Action To Be Determined 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 Email: stangel. david@ epa. gov RIN: 2020   AA33 3264. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS ( PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR THOSE DERIVED THROUGH GENETIC ENGINEERING FROM SEXUALLY COMPATIBLE PLANTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq; 21 USC 346a et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is considering the addition of plant incorporated protectants derived through genetic engineering from sexually compatible plants to its plant incorporated protectants exemptions at 40 CFR 174. Substances which plants produce for protection against pests, and the genetic material necessary to produce them, are pesticides under the Federal VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31048 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) Long Term Actions Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA), if humans intend these substances to `` prevent, repel or mitigate any pest.'' These substances are also `` chemical pesticide residues'' under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( FFDCA). EPA has determined that it will no longer issue split registrations for biotechnology products. Therefore, EPA is concurrently considering the exemption of plant incorporated protectants derived through genetic engineering from sexually compatible plants from the requirement of a tolerance under section 408 of the FFDCA. Due to public interest and new scientific information, additional public comment on this proposal, originally published in 1994, was requested in a recent Supplemental Proposal ( 66 FR 37855).

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Action Date NPRM 11/ 23/ 94 59 FR 60496 Supplemental NPRM 07/ 22/ 96 61 FR 37891 Supplemental NPRM 05/ 16/ 97 62 FR 27132 Supplemental NPRMRequest for Comment on Alternate Name 04/ 23/ 99 64 FR 19958 Supplemental NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/ 20/ 01 66 FR 43552 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4611 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: Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8492 Fax: 202 564 8501 Email: milewski. elizabeth@ epamail. epa. gov Janet Andersen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511C Phone: 703 308 8712 Fax: 703 308 7026 Email: andersen. janet@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD55 3265. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS ( PIPS); EXEMPTION FOR PIPS THAT ACT BY PRIMARILY AFFECTING THE PLANT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 et seq; 21 USC 346a et seq CFR Citation: 40 CFR 174 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is considering the addition of plant incorporated protectants that act by primarily affecting the plant to its plantincorporated protectants exemptions at 40 CFR 174. Substances which plants produce for protection against pests, and the genetic material necessary to produce them, are pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA), if humans intend these substances to `` prevent, repel or mitigate any pest.'' These substances are also `` chemical pesticide residues'' under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( FFDCA). EPA has determined that it will no longer issue split registrations for biotechnology products. Therefore, EPA is concurrently considering the exemption of plant incorporated protectants that act by primarily affecting the plant from the requirement of a tolerance under section 408 of the FFDCA. Due to public interest and new scientific information, additional public comment on this proposal, originally published in 1994, was requested in a recent Supplemental Proposal ( 66 FR 37855). Timetable:

Action Date NPRM FIFRA Exemption 11/ 23/ 94 59 FR 60496 Supplemental NPRM 07/ 22/ 96 61 FR 37891 Supplemental NPRM 05/ 16/ 97 62 FR 27132 Supplemental NPRM 04/ 23/ 99 64 FR 19958 Supplemental NPRM 07/ 19/ 01 66 FR 37855 NPRM FFDCA Tolerance Exemption To Be Determined Final Rule FIFRA Exemption To Be Determined Final Rule FFDCA Tolerance Exemption To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4612 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: Elizabeth Milewski, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7202M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8492 Fax: 202 564 8501 Email: milewski. elizabeth@ epamail. epa. gov Janet Andersen, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7511C Phone: 703 308 8712 Fax: 703 308 7026 Email: andersen. janet@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD56 3266. GROUNDWATER AND PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT PLAN RULE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 7 USC 136( a) FIFRA sec 3; 7 USC 136( w)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.170 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation as proposed would establish Pesticide Management Plans ( PMPs) as a new regulatory requirement for certain pesticides. Unless a State or tribal authority had an EPA approved plan specifying riskreduction measures, use of the chemical would be prohibited. The rule would also specify procedures and deadlines for development, approval and modification of plans by States and tribal authorities. Several parameters of the program described in the proposed rule are being reconsidered to determine whether the program can address water quality issues rather than groundwater only, and to determine the best partnership approach to implementation.

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Action Date NPRM 06/ 26/ 96 61 FR 33259 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31049 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) Long Term Actions Action Date Notice of Availability Regarding Metolachlor 02/ 23/ 00 65 FR 8925 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 3222 Sectors Affected: 9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs Agency Contact: Arthur Jean B. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 703 305 5239 Fax: 703 308 3259 Email: williams. arty@ epa. gov Jean M. Frane, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7506C Phone: 703 305 5944 Fax: 703 305 5884 Email: frane. jean@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC46 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Completed Actions Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA)

3267. PLANT INCORPORATED PROTECTANTS ( FORMERLY PLANT PESTICIDES) RULEMAKINGS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.20; 40 CFR 174 Completed:

Reason Date Final Action Plant Incorporated Protectants ( PIPs) Under FIFRA 07/ 19/ 01 66 FR 37771 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Janet Andersen Phone: 703 308 8712 Fax: 703 308 7026 Email: andersen. janet@ epamail. epa. gov Elizabeth Milewski Phone: 202 564 8492 Fax: 202 564 8501 Email: milewski. elizabeth@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC02 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Prerule Stage Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA)

3268.   LEAD; REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES IN TARGET HOUSING AND CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITIES ( SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Info./ Admin./ Other Legal Authority: TSCA 402 and 404; 15 USC 2682; 15 USC 2684 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In August, 1996, the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) promulgated regulations under section 402 of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) to ensure that individuals conducting lead based paint activities in target housing and child occupied facilities are properly trained and certified, that training programs providing instruction in such activities are accredited and that these activities are conducted according to reliable, effective and safe work practice standards. EPA also finalized a Federal regulation under section 404 of TSCA that allows States and Indian Tribes to seek authorization to administer and enforce the regulations developed under section 402 for the training and certification of individuals conducting LBP activities and the accreditation of training programs for LBP activities in 1996 ( August 29, 1996, 61 FR 45778). EPA performed an analysis of the potential impacts on small entities and determined that this action is likely to have a modest adverse economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The TSCA section 404 regulations became effective August 29, 1998. The final rule then provided for an additional phase in period for the requirements for training program accreditation, individual and firm certification, and work practice standards. Regulations for accreditation of training programs became effective on March 1, 1999. Regulations for certification of individuals and firms became fully effective on March 1, 2000. This new entry in the regulatory agenda announces that EPA will review this regulation pursuant to section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act ( 5 USC 610). EPA solicits comments on the continued need for the rule; the complexity of the rule; the extent to which it overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal, State, or local government rules; and the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other relevant factors have changed since the rule was promulgated.

In submitting comments, please reference Docket ID number OPPT 2003 0015, and follow the instructions provided in Unit H. of the preamble to the Spring Regulatory Agenda. Timetable:

Action Date Begin Review 05/ 00/ 03 Comment Period End 07/ 00/ 03 End Review 12/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4788 Agency Contact: Ellie Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31050 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) Prerule Stage Phone: 202 566 0498 Email: clark. ellie@ epamail. epa. gov Mike Wilson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 0521 Email: wilson. mike@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD65 Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Proposed Rule Stage Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA)

3269. LEAD BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES; TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR RENOVATION AND REMODELING Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603; TSCA 4; PL 102 550 sec 402( c)( 3)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 28, 1996.

Abstract: Under section 402( c)( 2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) title IV, EPA conducted a study of the extent to which persons engaged in renovation and remodeling activities in target housing are exposed to lead in the conduct of such activities or disturb lead and create a lead based paint hazard. EPA must use the results of this study and consult with interested parties to determine which categories of renovation and remodeling activities require training and certification. EPA must then revise the training and certification regulations originally developed for individuals performing lead based paint abatement under section 402( c)( a) of TSCA title IV to apply them to the renovation and remodeling categories. If EPA determines that any category does not require certification, EPA must publish an explanation of the basis for that determination.

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Action Date NPRM 04/ 00/ 04 Final Action 04/ 00/ 05 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. 3557 Sectors Affected: 23321 Single Family Housing Construction; 23322 Multifamily Housing Construction; 23521 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors; 23551 Carpentry Contractors; 23599 All Other Special Trade Contractors; 53111 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings; 531311 Residential Property Managers; 54138 Testing Laboratories Agency Contact: Mike Wilson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 0521 Email: wilson. mike@ epamail. epa. gov Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 1980 Fax: 202 566 0471 Email: simpson. julie@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC83 3270. AMENDMENT TO THE PREMANUFACTURE NOTIFICATION EXEMPTIONS; REVISIONS OF EXEMPTIONS FOR POLYMERS ( 40 CFR PART 723) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 723 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulatory action will eliminate exemptions under the Polymer Exemption Rule for certain chemicals containing or related to perfluorooctyl sulfonate ( PFOS) and perfluorooctonoic acid ( PFOA). Based on data on PFOS and PFOA, EPA believes that these substances and other structurally related substances may persist in the environment, bioaccumulate, and be toxic. Certain polymers which contain PFOS, PFOA, or structurally similar substances, or which could release such substances as a degradation on incineration product would no longer qualify for exemption from TSCA section 5 reporting.

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Action Date NPRM 08/ 00/ 03 Final Action 03/ 00/ 04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: SAN No. 4635 Sectors Affected: 325 Chemical Manufacturing; 326 Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing; 327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Agency Contact: Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 9138 Fax: 202 564 9490 Email: cool. rebecca@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD58 3271. TEST RULE; CERTAIN CHEMICALS ON THE ATSDR PRIORITY LIST OF HAZARDOUS 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)&( b)( 1) CAA; 42 USC 7403 ( d) CAA CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4( a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of eight chemicals to fulfill data needs identified by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ( ATSDR), the National Toxicology Program ( NTP), and EPA pursuant to VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31051 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) Proposed Rule Stage 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. In addition, this action would require manufacturers and processors to develop data for these chemicals that will be used by EPA under the Clean Air Act ( CAA) to evaluate residual risks from hazardous air pollutants ( HAPs) on the list of HAPs in the CAA under section 112( f), 42 USC 7412( f) and sections 112( d and e). Data from this action would also be used to support implementation of several provisions of section 112 of the CAA including, determining risks remaining after the application of technology based standards under section 112( d) of the CAA, estimating the risks associated with accidental releases, and determining whether or not substances should be removed ( delisted) from section ( b)( 1) of the CAA list of HAPS. Timetable:

Action Date NPRM 10/ 00/ 03 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: Robert Jones, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8161 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: jones. robert@ epa. gov Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8091 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: campanella. paul@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AB79 3272. TEST RULE; 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. EPA is also proposing reporting rules for two of the seven substances. These rules would require the reporting of production volumes so it will be possible to determine when the testing program can be triggered for the two substances without causing a significant impact on revenues. This is a re proposal of a test rule announced March 4, 1991 ( 56 FR 9092).

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Action Date NPRM Original 03/ 04/ 91 56 FR 9092 NPRM Reproposal 12/ 00/ 03 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, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8172 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: roman. catherine@ epa. gov Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8091 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: campanella. paul@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD44 3273. 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 707; 40 CFR 710; 40 CFR 721 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: EPA has established a program to monitor the commercial development of existing chemicals of concern and/ or to gather information to support planned or ongoing risk assessments on such chemicals. As these chemicals are identified, EPA will initiate rulemakings under the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) sections 5 and/ or 8 to require reporting of appropriate needed information by the manufacturers, importers and/ or processors of these chemicals. Individual proposed or final rules will be published on at least the chemicals listed below.

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Action Date NPRM 2 4 Original 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 Benzidine Based Chemical Substances 10/ 07/ 96 61 FR 52287 NPRM Heavy Metal Based Pigments in Aerosol Spray Paints SNUR 01/ 15/ 02 67 FR 1937 Final Heavy Metal Based Pigments in Aerosol Spray Paints SNUR 11/ 00/ 03 NPRM 2 4 2 ,4 Pentanedione SNUR ( Reproposal) 12/ 00/ 03 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31052 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) Proposed Rule Stage Action Date NPRMMethylcyclopentane SNUR 06/ 00/ 04 NPRM 2 2 Ethoxyethanol & 2 Methoxyethanol & 2 Methoxyethanol Acetate 06/ 00/ 04 NPRM Certain Chemical Substances No Longer in Production SNUR 06/ 00/ 04 NPRM o Tolidine & o Dianisidine Based Dyes ( Benzidine Congener Dyes) 09/ 00/ 04 Final Amendment to Benzidine Based Chemical Substances SNUR 06/ 00/ 05 Final Chloranil SNUR 06/ 00/ 05 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 Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8164 Fax: 202 564 4775 Email: leczynski. barbara@ epa. gov Diane Sheridan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8176 Fax: 202 564 4775 Email: sheridan. diane@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AA58 3274. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULE; SELECTED FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FOR USE IN RESIDENTIAL UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 NPRM 09/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Additional Information: SAN No. 4512 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, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8109 Fax: 202 564 4775 Email: grandson. carolyn@ epa. gov John Bowser, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8082 Fax: 202 564 4775 Email: bowser. john@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD48 3275.   LEAD; AMENDMENTS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSURE OF KNOWN LEAD BASED PAINT OR LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARDS IN TARGET HOUSING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 4852d CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745.100; 40 CFR 745.101; 40 CFR 745.102; 40 CFR 745.103; 40 CFR 745.107; 40 CFR 745.110; 40 CFR 745.113; 40 CFR 745.115; 40 CFR 745.118; 40 CFR 745.119 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amendments will clarify to which target housing transactions the rule applies; add or clarify definitions of important terms; clarify the disclosure responsibilities of agents; clarify what information must be disclosed; clarify recordkeeping requirements to support enforcement; and will amend existing regulatory text to resolve some inconsistent interpretations and to incorporate interpretations that have been issued through guidance. The amendments will be developed jointly with the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD), which jointly administers and enforces the current requirements with EPA. Small businesses and state/ local/ tribal governments that sell or lease target housing will be affected in that they will need to become familiar with new/ revised requirements that apply to these transactions. Overall burden is not expected to increase significantly.

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Action Date NPRM 02/ 00/ 04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Federalism: Undetermined Additional Information: SAN No. 4777 Sectors Affected: 53111 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings; 53121 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers; 531311 Residential Property Managers; 92511 Administration of Housing Programs; 522292 Real Estate Credit Agency Contact: Ellie Clark, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 0498 Email: clark. ellie@ epamail. epa. gov Cindy Fraleigh, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 0484 Fax: 202 566 0473 Email: fraleigh. cindy@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD64 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31053 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Final Rule Stage Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA)

3276. LEAD FISHING SINKERS; RESPONSE TO CITIZENS PETITION AND PROPOSED BAN Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 TSCA 6 CFR Citation: 40 CFR 745 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On October 20, 1992, the Environmental Defense Fund ( EDF), Federation of Fly Fishers, Trumpeter Swan Society, and North American Loon Fund petitioned EPA under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA), and the Administrative Procedure Act ( APA), to initiate rulemaking proceedings under section 6 of TSCA to require that the sale of lead fishing sinkers be accompanied by an appropriate label or notice warning that such products are toxic to wildlife. EPA granted the petition, however, the Agency believes that a labeling provision would not adequately address the risk of injury to waterfowl and other birds ( waterbirds), from ingestion of lead fishing sinkers. In addition, EPA also believes that zinc fishing sinkers adversely affect waterbirds, and can cause mortality. Therefore, EPA has proposed a rule under section 6( a) of TSCA to prohibit the manufacturing, processing, and distribution in commerce in the United States, of certain smaller size fishing sinkers containing lead and zinc, and mixed with other substances, including those made of brass.

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Action Date ANPRM 05/ 13/ 91 56 FR 22096 NPRM 03/ 09/ 94 59 FR 11122 Final Action 12/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No 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, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 1980 Fax: 202 566 0471 Email: simpson. julie@ epa. gov Mike Wilson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 0521 Email: wilson. mike@ epamail. epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC21 3277. 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.

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Action Date NPRM TSCA Proposal 12/ 18/ 98 63 FR 70189 Comment Extension 02/ 12/ 99 64 FR 7159 Final Action 04/ 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. 3508 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: 202 566 1975 Fax: 202 566 0470 Email: wright. robert@ epa. gov Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 1980 Fax: 202 566 0471 Email: simpson. julie@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC72 3278. 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 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31054 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) Final Rule Stage 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.

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Action Date NPRM 01/ 22/ 01 66 FR 7207 Final Action 06/ 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. 4172 Sectors Affected: 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools Agency Contact: Mike Wilson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 0521 Email: wilson. mike@ epamail. epa. gov Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 1980 Fax: 202 566 0471 Email: simpson. julie@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD31 3279. SIGNIFICANT NEW USE RULES; FOLLOW UP RULES ON NON 5( E) NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 15 USC 2604 TSCA 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.

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Action Date NPRM 84 1056 Alkyl & Sulfonic Acid & Ammonium Salt ( 84 1056) 06/ 11/ 86 51 FR 21199 NPRM 86 566 1 Decanimine NDecyl N Methyl NOxide ( 86 566) 12/ 08/ 87 52 FR 46496 NPRM Aluminum Aluminum Crosslinked Sodium Carboxy methylcellulose 06/ 11/ 93 58 FR 32628 Final Action 84 1056 Alkyl & Sulfonic Acid & Ammonium Salt ( 84 1056) 06/ 00/ 03 Final Action 86 566 1 Decanimine NDecyl N Methyl NOxide ( 86 566) 06/ 00/ 03 Final Action Aluminum Aluminum Crosslinked Sodium Carboxy methylcellulose 06/ 00/ 03 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, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8974 Fax: 202 564 9490 Email: alwood. jim@ epa. gov Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 9138 Fax: 202 564 9490 Email: cool. rebecca@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AA59 3280. 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 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 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,

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Action Date 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 09/ 09/ 98 63 FR 48157 Final Action Certain Chemical Substances ( 91 1299/ 95 1667 91 1298 91 1297 05/ 00/ 03 Final Action Aromatic Amino Ether ( P90 1840) 05/ 00/ 03 Final Action Alkenyl Ether of Alkanetriol Polymer ( 93 458) 05/ 00/ 03 Final Action Certain Chemical Substances 06/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses 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, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8974 Fax: 202 564 9490 Email: alwood. jim@ epa. gov Rebecca Cool, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 9138 Fax: 202 564 9490 Email: cool. rebecca@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AB27 3281. 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.

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Action Date ANPRM Aryl Phosphates ( ITC List 2) 12/ 29/ 83 48 FR 57452 NPRM Brominated Flame Retardants 06/ 25/ 91 56 FR 29140 NPRM Aryl Phosphates ( ITC List 2) 01/ 17/ 92 57 FR 2138 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) 05/ 00/ 03 Final Action ITC Chemicals ( ITC List 28) 12/ 00/ 03 Final Action ECA Aryl Phosphates ( ITC List 2) 06/ 00/ 04 Final Action ECA Maleic Anhydride 06/ 00/ 04 Final Action ECA Hydrogen Fluoride 12/ 00/ 04 Final Action ECA Phthalic Anhydride 06/ 00/ 05 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: Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8091 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: campanella. paul@ epa. gov David R. Williams, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8179 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: williams. daver@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AB94 3282. 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 rule will require testing and recordkeeping requirements for certain high production volume ( HPV) chemicals ( i. e., chemicals which are manufactured ( including imported) in the aggregate at more than 1 million pounds on an annual basis). Although varied based on specific data needs for the particular chemical, the data generally collected under this rule may include: acute toxicity, repeat dose toxicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity; mutagenicity ecotoxicity, and environmental fate. The first rule proposed testing for 37 HPV chemicals with substantial worker exposure. The action is part of the Chemical Right to Know Initiative, which is described in The Regulatory Plan.

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Action Date NPRM 12/ 26/ 00 65 FR 81658 Final Action 10/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3990 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31056 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda EPA   Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA) Final Rule Stage Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8091 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: campanella. paul@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD16 3283. 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 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) as 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 NPRM ITC List 31, 32 & 35 06/ 09/ 99 64 FR 31074 Final Action 06/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 4425 Sectors Affected: 32411 Petroleum Refineries; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Paul Campanella, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8091 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: campanella. paul@ epa. gov Catherine Roman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8172 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: roman. catherine@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD42 3284. TSCA SECTION 8( A) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION RULES Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607( a) TSCA 8( a) CFR Citation: 40 CFR 712 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These rules add chemicals to the list of chemicals and designated mixtures subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act section 8( a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule ( 40 CFR part 712). These chemicals have been identified by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, other EPA offices, and other Federal agencies, as well as recommended for testing consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee. Manufacturers and importers are required to submit exposure related data ( EPA Form No. 7710 35) on the chemicals. These data will be used to monitor the levels of production, import and/ or processing of these substances and the avenues of human and environmental exposure to these substances. These data will also support risk assessment and test rule decisions. Timetable:

Action Date Final 37th ITC List 02/ 28/ 96 61 FR 7421 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 Amendments 01/ 07/ 98 63 FR 684 Action Date Final 38th ITC List Revocation 01/ 11/ 00 65 FR 1548 Final 39th ITC List 01/ 11/ 00 65 FR 1548 Final 41st ITC List 07/ 05/ 00 65 FR 41371 Final 42nd ITC List 07/ 24/ 00 65 FR 45535 Final 47th ITC List 07/ 26/ 01 66 FR 38955 Final 48th ITC List 06/ 00/ 03 Final 50th ITC List 06/ 00/ 03 Final 51st ITC List 06/ 00/ 03 Final 52nd ITC List 11/ 00/ 03 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: Gerry Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8086 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: brown. gerry@ epa. gov John R. Harris, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8156 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: harris. johnr@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AB08 3285. TSCA SECTION 8( D) HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA REPORTING RULES Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607( d) TSCA 8( d)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These rules require manufacturers, importers, and processors to submit unpublished health and safety data on chemicals added to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act section 8( d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule ( 40 CFR part 716). These chemicals have been identified by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, other EPA offices, and other Federal agencies, as well as recommended for testing consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee.

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Action Date 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 38th ITC List Revocation 01/ 11/ 00 65 FR 1548 Final 51st ITC List Has Actions From Lists 39, 41, 42, 47, 48, and 50 08/ 00/ 03 Final 52nd ITC List 01/ 00/ 04 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: Gerry Brown, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8086 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: brown. gerry@ epa. gov John R. Harris, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7405M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8156 Fax: 202 564 4765 Email: harris. johnr@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AB11 3286. TSCA SECTION 8( E) POLICY; NOTICE OF CLARIFICATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607( e) TSCA 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 change certain aspects of the 1978 TSCA section 8( e) 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 the standards for claims of confidentiality for information contained in a notice of substantial risk under section 8( e).

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Action Date NPRM 07/ 13/ 93 58 FR 37735 Final Action 06/ 00/ 03 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, 7403M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 7649 Fax: 202 564 7460 Email: hefter. richard@ epa. gov Terry O'Bryan, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7403M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 7656 Fax: 202 564 7450 Email: obryan. terry@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC80 3287.   TSCA INVENTORY UPDATE RULE REVISIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607( a) TSCA 8( a)

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 710 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In this follow on action to the Inventory Update Rule Amendments ( IURA) ( RIN 2070 AC61) that was finalized in January 2003, EPA is making additional changes to the IUR to adjust the submission period, the reporting frequency, and the recordkeeping period, and will remove obsolete regulatory text associated with IUR reporting that occurred in 2002. Since EPA does not anticipate adverse comments on these revisions, which are either technical in nature or are expected to reduce burden, EPA intends to make these changes through a direct final rulemaking.

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Action Date Direct Final Rule Follow up Technical Amendment to Reporting Cycle 12/ 00/ 03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: SAN No. 3301 Sectors Affected: 324 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing; 325 Chemical Manufacturing Agency Contact: Susan Sharkey, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7406M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8789 Fax: 202 564 8893 Email: sharkey. susan@ epa. gov Robert Lee, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7406M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8786 Fax: 202 564 8893 Email: lee. robert@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AD63 VerDate May< 05> 2003 14: 34 May 16, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 D:\ UNIFIED\ PRESSD~ 1\ UA030424. TXT apps41 PsN: UA030424 31058 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 101 / Tuesday, May 27, 2003 / Unified Agenda Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Long Term Actions Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA)

3288. ASBESTOS MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN REVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2646; TSCA 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.

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Action Date Model Plan 05/ 13/ 92 57 FR 20438 Interim Final Rule 02/ 03/ 94 59 FR 5236 Final Action 05/ 00/ 06 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: Robert Courtnage, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 1081 Fax: 202 566 0473 Email: courtnage. robert@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC51 3289. LEAD BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES; TRAINING, ACCREDITATION, AND CERTIFICATION RULE AND MODEL STATE PLAN RULE   BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal governments and the private sector. Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4; 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 NPRM ( Buildings & Structures) 06/ 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, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 0502 Fax: 202 566 0471 Email: wolf. joel@ epa. gov Julie Simpson, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, 7404T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 566 1980 Fax: 202 566 0471 Email: simpson. julie@ epa. gov RIN: 2070   AC64 3290. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS ( PCBS); EXEMPTIONS FROM PROHIBITIONS AGAINST MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION IN COMMERCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605 TSCA 6( e)( 3)( B)