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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AS38 Publication ID: Spring 2015 
Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Laboratory and Analytical Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances 
Abstract:

The Laboratory and Analytical Use Exemption allows for the limited production and import of small quantities of ozone-depleting substances for use in laboratories. Laboratory uses include equipment calibration; use as extraction solvents, diluents or carriers for chemical analysis; and biochemical research. This exemption is permitted under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and was recently extended by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol through December 31, 2021. This rule extends the exemption within the stratospheric ozone regulations to match the recent extension.

 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82   
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7414    42 U.S.C. 7601    42 U.S.C. 7671 to 7671q   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/10/2014  79 FR 66679   
Final Rule  01/26/2015  80 FR 3885   
Final Action Effective  01/26/2015 
Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0621
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/exemptions/laboratory.html  
Sectors Affected: 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing; 541620 Environmental Consulting Services; 54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences; 621511 Medical Laboratories 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Jeremy Arling
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 6205T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9055
Fax:202 343-2338
Email: arling.jeremy@epa.gov

David Donaldson
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6205T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9086
Email: donaldson.david@epa.gov