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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AH47 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: NESHAP: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers and Resins--Amendments 
Abstract: During the development of the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for elastomers (Group I polymers and resins) and thermoplastics (Group IV polymers and resins) (RINs 2060-AD56 and 2060-AE37), many of the provisions contained in the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) were referenced directly by these polymers and resins regulations due to similarities in processes, emission characteristics, and control technologies. On January 17, 1997, the EPA promulgated changes to the HON to remove ambiguity, to clearly convey EPA intent, and to make the rule easier to understand and implement in response to industry petitions. It is necessary to make parallel changes to the polymers and resins NESHAP; otherwise inconsistencies will exist for NESHAPs regulating similar source categories. An ANPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 25, 1996 (61 FR 59849), to explain the nature of changes planned. Subsequently, six litigants have petitioned for review of the elastomers and thermoplastics regulations. Four companies have petitioned EPA to reconsider specific provisions in the thermoplastics regulation. Revisions will be proposed to parallel HON changes and to resolve petitioners' issues. A new amendment is being proposed (RIN 2060-AP25, SAN 5280) to address these issues. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63.480 to 63.506 (Revision)    40 CFR 63.1310 to 63.1335 (Revision)   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  11/25/1996  61 FR 59849   
Direct Final--Petition Juducial Review  03/09/1999  64 FR 11536   
NPRM--Petition Judicial Review  03/09/1999  64 FR 11555   
Direct Final--Compliance Extension  05/07/1999  64 FR 24511   
Direct Final--Petition Received Equipment Leaks  06/08/1999  64 FR 30406   
NPRM 2  06/08/1999  64 FR 30453   
NPRM 3  06/08/1999  64 FR 30456   
Direct Final--Stay Notice  06/30/1999  64 FR 35023   
NPRM--Stay Notice  06/30/1999  64 FR 35107   
Direct Final 00  08/29/2000  65 FR 52319   
NPRM 00  08/29/2000  65 FR 52392   
Direct Final 4  10/26/2000  65 FR 64161   
Final Action 01  02/23/2001  66 FR 11233   
Direct Final Compliance  02/26/2001  66 FR 11543   
NPRM Compliance 01  02/26/2001  66 FR 1550   
Final 1  07/16/2001  66 FR 36924   
Final 2  08/06/2001  66 FR 40903   
Additional Information: SAN No. 3939
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
David Markwordt
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
E143-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-0837
Email: markwordt.david@epa.gov

Ken Hustvedt
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
E143-01,
RTP, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-5395
Fax:919 685-3200
Email: Hustvedt.Ken@epamail.epa.gov