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RIN: 2060-AL98

Publication ID: Spring 2009

Title: Alternative Work Practice for Leak Detection and Repair
Abstract: This rule amended 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 Part 60, 61, 63, and 65. These regulations require periodic leak detection and repair (LDAR) of pumps, valves, and connectors. The previously existing rule required 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 has been developed which can detect leaks at reduced costs because of the ability to monitor multiple components at one time. This rule amended 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: Completed Actions
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: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	04/06/2006	71 FR 17401
NPRM Comment Period Extended	06/07/2006	71 FR 32885
Final Action	12/22/2008	73 FR 78199

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: Jodi Howard Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation E143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone:919 541-4607 Fax:919 541-0246 Email: Howard.Jodi@epamail.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