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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AS01 Publication ID: Spring 2014 
Title: Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Reconsideration of Natural Gas Well Completion 
Abstract: In this action, EPA is addressing additional issues raised by petitioners following publication of the "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: New Source Performance Standards" (77 FR 49489; 8/16/2012), but that were not addressed in the action, "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Reconsideration of Certain Provisions of New Source Performance Standards (78 FR 58415; 9/23/2013). Specifically, this action will address issues associated with the natural gas well completion requirements of the NSPS with which compliance is required by January 1, 2015. In addressing these issues, this action will propose minor revisions and clarification of the well completion requirements to make requirements more clear and specific. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 60   
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2014 
Final Rule  12/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Bruce Moore
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
E143-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-5460
Fax:919 541-0246
Email: moore.bruce@epa.gov

Steve Fruh
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
E143-01, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-2837
Email: fruh.steve@epa.gov