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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AO25 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Revision of Hearing—Protector Regulations 
Abstract: EPA plans to undertake a revision of its regulation at 40 CFR 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: Final 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  08/05/2009  74 FR 39150   
NPRM; Extension of Public Comment Period  08/21/2009  74 FR 42223   
Final Action  12/00/2010    
Additional Information: EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2009/August/Day-05/a18003.pdf; EPA Docket information: EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0024
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