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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AO17 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--Exclusion of a Group of Four Hydrofluoropolyethers (HFPEs) 
Abstract: This NPRM will exclude a group of four hydrofluoropolyethers from the definition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the basis that, as precursors, these chemical compounds make only a negligible contribution to the formation of tropospheric ozone. The chemical compounds to be excluded are a) HCF2OCF2H (known as HFE134), b) HCF2OCF2OCF2H (known as HFE-236cal2), c) HCF2OCF2CF2OCF2H (known as HFE-338pcc13), and d) HCF2OCF2OCF2CF2OCF2H (known as H-Galden 1040X and also H-Galden ZT 130 (or 150 or 180)). We are also taking comment on issues concerning the chemical compoundsÂ’ toxicities, global warming potentials, and stratospheric ozone depletion potentials. 
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: 52 USC 7602(s)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/00/2012    
Final Action  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0089
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Sectors Affected: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing; 326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing; 326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing; 336111 Automobile 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

Tom Coda
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
C539-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-3037
Email: coda.tom@epa.gov