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RIN: 2060-AK74

Publication ID: Spring 2007

Title: Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule
Abstract: In 1997, EPA promulgated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). EPA designations of 39 nonattainment areas for the PM2.5 standards became effective on April 5, 2005. The Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule, which was proposed in the Federal Register on November 1, 2005, includes requirements and guidance for State and local air pollution agencies to follow in developing State implementation plans (SIPs) designed to bring areas into attainment with the 1997 standards. These SIP development activities include technical analyses to identify effective strategies for reducing emissions contributing to PM-2.5 levels, and the adoption of regulations as needed in order to attain the standards. Estimates show that compliance with the standards will prevent thousands of premature deaths from heart and lung disease, tens of thousands of hospital admissions and emergency room visits, and millions of absences from school and work every year.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Economically Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: Yes	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7410 42 USC 7501 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	11/01/2005	70 FR 65984
Final Action	04/00/2007

Additional Information: SAN No. 4752; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/November/Day-01/a20455.htm;
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
Agency Contact: Patrick Lessard Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone:919 541-5383 Fax:919 541-4028 Email: lessard.patrick@epa.gov Kimber Scavo Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, RTP, NC 27711 Phone:919 541-3354 Fax:919 541-4028 Email: scavo.kimber@epamail.epa.gov