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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AO17 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds—Exclusion of Family of Four Hydrofluoropolyethers (HFPEs) and HFE-347pc-f 
Abstract: The EPA lists for regulation certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as precursors to ozone formation under section 302(s) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and 40 CFR 51.100(s). While all VOCs have the ability to react in the atmosphere to form ozone, some VOCs react at such a slow rate their contribution to ground-level ozone is negligible. Through regulation, the Agency can exempt negligibly reactive compounds from the definition of VOCs. VOCs that are exempted from the CAA definition are no longer necessary to control in state implementation plans for attaining the national ambient air quality standard for ozone. In 2005 and 2007 the EPA received petitions to exclude a family of four HFPEs and also HFE-347pc-f from the list of regulated VOCs on the basis that, as precursors, these compounds make a negligible contribution to the formation of ground level ozone. These compounds have the potential for use as refrigerants because they are not stratospheric ozone depleters. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51.100(s)   
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act sec 301   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2011    
Final Action  12/00/2011    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5131
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Sectors Affected: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Dave Sanders
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
C539-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-3356
Fax:919 541-0824
Email: sanders.dave@epa.gov

William L Johnson
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
C539-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27525
Phone:919 541-5245
Fax:919 541-0824
Email: johnson.williaml@epamail.epa.gov