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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AR62 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: ●National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units 
Abstract: EPA is reviewing new technical information associated with the new-source limits for toxics emitted from new power plants under the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The new information indicates that there may be technical challenges associated with monitoring mercury emissions at the levels set for new power plants. These new plants would continue to rely on the same proven pollution control technologies to reduce harmful mercury, acid gases, and particle pollution, which will provide important health benefits to the American public. The agency believes this information warrants further review and will follow an expedited, open, and transparent process that includes public comment on any proposed changes. The agency will also use its Clean Air Act authority to stay the final standards for new power plants for 90 days during this technical review. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60    40 CFR 63   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice  08/02/2012  77 FR 45967   
NPRM  11/30/2012  77 FR 71323   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/31/2012 
Final Action  04/00/2013 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 2060-AP52 
Agency Contact:
Bill Maxwell
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
D243-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-5430
Fax:919 541-5450
Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov