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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AO25 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Revision of Hearing-Protector Regulations 
Abstract: The Office of Air and Radiation plans to undertake a revision of EPA's regulation at 40 CFR part 211, subpart B, regarding the labeling of products that are sold wholly or in part on the basis of their ability to reduce the level of sound entering a person's ears, typically referred to as “Hearing Protectors.” This action is being taken under the authority of section 8 of the Noise Control Act of 1972, which authorizes EPA to revise the current compliance test methodologies as necessary, and incorporate new test methods and rating schemes to address hearing protector technologies that have evolved since initial promulgation of the regulation in 1979. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 211, subpart B     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Noise Control Act of 1972, sec 8   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2008    
Final Action  03/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5102
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Ken Feith
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6103,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-1679
Fax:202 564-1677
Email: Feith.Ken@epamail.epa.gov

Catrice Jefferson
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
Mail Code 6103A,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-1668
Fax:202 564-1677
Email: jefferson.catrice@epa.gov