Environmental Protection Agency August 19, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

EPA is proposing to approve state implementation plan revisions submitted by the State of California on June 5, 2009 relating to the State's basic and enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program. EPA is also proposing to find, with two exceptions, that California's program meets the requirements of the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations for basic and enhanced I/M programs. EPA is making the proposed approval contingent upon California's submittal of revisions

EPA is proposing a limited approval and limited disapproval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan. These revisions concern a local fee rule that applies to major sources of volatile organic compound and nitrogen oxide emissions within the San Joaquin Valley ozone nonattainment area. We are proposing action on a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.920 for residues of 1,2-ethanediamine, N,N,N ',N '-tetramethyl-, polymer with 1,1'-oxybis[2-chloroethane] (CAS Reg. No. 31075-24-8) when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations applied to cotton or wheat crops only. Buckman Laboratories International, Inc submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of 1,2- ethanediamine, N,N,N ',N '-tetramethyl-, polymer with 1,1'-oxybis[2- chloroethane].

The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG), Pesticide Operations and Management (POM) Working Committee will hold a 2-day meeting, beginning on September 21, 2009 and ending September 22, 2009. This notice announces the location and times for the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics.

The Agency is seeking comments on additional approaches to analyzing data related to EPA's perchlorate regulatory determination. These additional comments are sought in an effort to ensure consideration of all the potential options for evaluating whether there is a meaningful opportunity for human health risk reduction of perchlorate through a national primary drinking water rule. EPA will make a final regulatory determination for perchlorate after considering comments and information provided in the 30-day comment period following this notice.

The National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances (NAC/AEGL Committee) is developing AEGLs on an ongoing basis to provide Federal, State, and local agencies with information on short-term exposures to hazardous substances. This notice provides a list of 19 proposed AEGLs that are available for public review and comment. Comments are welcome on both the proposed AEGLs and their Technical Support Documents placed in the docket.