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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AQ12 Publication ID: Spring 2010 
Title: ●Tier II Light-Duty Vehicle and Light-Duty Truck Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur Standards(Section 610 Review) 
Abstract: On February 10, 2000 (65 FR 6698), EPA promulgated a regulation to require emission standards for light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks through lowering tailpipe emission standards. Specifically, EPA sought to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and non-methane hydrocarbons, pollutants which contribute to ozone pollution. The rulemaking also provided limitations on the sulfur content of gasoline available nationwide. Sulfur in gasoline has a detrimental impact on catalyst performance and could be a limiting factor in the introduction of advanced technologies on motor vehicles. Pursuant to section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, on February 19, 2010, EPA initiated a review of this rule to determine if it should be continued without change, or should be rescinded or amended to minimize adverse economic impacts on small entities (75 FR 7426). As part of this review, EPA is considering, and has solicited comments on, the following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule; (3) the complexity of the rule; (4) the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal, State, or local government rules; and (5) the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by the rule. The results of EPA's review will be summarized in a report and placed in the docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0052. This docket can be accessed at www.regulations.gov. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Info./Admin./Other 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
RFA Section 610 Review: Section 610 Review 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 5 USC 610   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule  02/10/2000  65 FR 6698   
Begin Review  02/19/2010  75 FR 7426   
End Comment Period  03/22/2010    
End Review  10/00/2010    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5432; EPA publication information: Final Action - http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2000_register&docid=page+6697-6746.pdf; Related to RIN 2060-AI23; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0052.
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: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Tad Wysor
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
USEPA,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone:734 214-4332
Fax:734 214-4816
Email: wysor.tad@epa.gov

Tom Eagles
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6103A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-1952
Fax:202 564-1554
Email: eagles.tom@epamail.epa.gov