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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AO67 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Pulp and Paper Sector Model 
Abstract: The 2004 National Academy of Sciences’ (NAS) report recommended that EPA begin conducting integrated assessments that consider multiple pollutants (ozone and PM2.5 precursors, hazardous air pollutants, and other chemicals that may be of concern) and multiple effects (health, ecosystem, visibility) to set standards and develop planning and control strategies. In response to this recommendation, EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) identified the pulp and paper sector as the candidate industry for its first multi-pollutant, sector-based strategy pilot because of the sector’s potential for both SO2 and NOx emissions reductions, the sector’s regulatory and compliance complexities and related timing, and the sector’s interest in participating in such an approach. The pulp and paper sector strategy approach will include developing guidance in the form of a model rule for States to consider adopting. If a state adopts the rule, facilities would have the option of voluntarily opting in with binding commitments for a specified time period. The program would have a clause that would allow the rule to be reviewed and reopened in light of circumstances that could not be ignored (i.e., reauthorization of the Clean Air Act). The framework would focus on larger SO2 emissions reductions from bigger facilities in problem areas and would also reflect possible emissions reduction requirements, baselines and source monitoring requirements. Facilities opting into the program would be afforded some regulatory flexibilities and a period of regulatory certainty. OAR does not plan to do this project. Withdrawn due to CAIR vacature and its impact on the Pulp and Paper SO2 Sector Model Rule. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: None     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Withdrawn  09/03/2008    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5186
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:
Wei-An Chang
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-6658
Email: chang.andy@epa.gov

Robin Dunkins
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code E143-03,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone:919 541-5335
Email: dunkins.robin@epa.gov