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RIN: 2060-AL98

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair
Abstract: This rule would amend existing regulations controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAP)under the Clean Air Act. These regulations are codified at 40 CFR parts 60, 61, 63, and 65. These regulations require periodic leak detection and repair (LDAR) of pumps, valves, and connectors. The current work practice requires each pump, valve, and connector to be individually monitored for leaks. Facilities have had LDAR programs in place for over 20 years and view them as burdensome because they are labor intensive. Newer image based monitoring technology is being developed which will detect leaks at a reduced costs because of the ability to monitor multiple components at one time. This rule would amend the existing regulations to enable the plant operators to use the new technology.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60 and 61 40 CFR 63 40 CFR 65
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7411

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
Other	Statutory	Thompson Report commitment date for proposal and 3/2007 for promulgation.	03/31/2007

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	04/06/2006	71 FR 17401
NPRM, Extension Comment Period	06/07/2006	71 FR 32885
Final Action	11/00/2008

Additional Information: SAN No. 4830; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2006/April/Day-06/a5005.htm
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
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 KC Hustvedt Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone:919 541-5395 Email: hustvedt.ken@epa.gov