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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AP22 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds—Exclusion of Methyl Iodide 
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. This rule would address whether EPA should exempt methyl iodide based on its reactivity. This compound is used as a pesticide. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
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: CAA301   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/00/2011    
Additional Information: We are receiving assistance from the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program and from Regional Office 4 and 9; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0350
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
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