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RIN: 2060-AK26

Publication ID: Spring 2014

Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-Depleting Substances: N-Propyl Bromide
Abstract: This rule would make a determination as to whether n-propyl bromide (nPB) is an acceptable substitute for Class I and Class II ozone depleting substances used in aerosol solvent and adhesives end uses. If found acceptable, this would provide industry with another alternative to solvents with higher ozone depletion potential. An acceptability determination could include specific conditions on the use of nPB as a solvent, such as limiting the specific applications in which it may be used to those with low emissions and requiring exposure limits that would be sufficient to mitigate risk and that are consistent with industry practices. Any conditions would be for the purpose of ensuring that nPB is used in a manner that is as safe and environmentally protective as other available substitutes. OSHA does not currently regulate nPB. If we determine that nPB cannot be used safely in a specific end use, as compared with other substitutes available for that end use, we would find it unacceptable.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414 42 USC 7601 42 USC 7671 to 7671q

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	06/03/2003	68 FR 33283
Second NPRM	10/02/2003	68 FR 56809
Second NPRM	05/30/2007	72 FR 30168
Final Rule	12/00/2014

Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0064. Split from RIN 2060-AJ58
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap
Sectors Affected: 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors; 326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Margaret Sheppard Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 6205T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 343-9163 Fax:202 343-2338 Email: sheppard.margaret@epa.gov Melissa Fiffer Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation 6205J, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 343-9464 Fax:202 343-2342 Email: fiffer.melissa@epamail.epa.gov