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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AH81 Publication ID: Spring 2001 
Title: NESHAP: Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants From the Synthetic Organic Chemical Industry (SOCMI) & Other Processes Subject to the Negotiated Regulation for Equipment Leaks 
Abstract: The actions amend the HON that was first promulgated on April 22, 1994, to clarify applicability of process vent requirements. The changes to the rule clarify the EPA's intent regarding the meaning of the term process vent and address the way these provisions are to be implemented through the permit rule. The need for this action became apparent recently when it was learned that industry was interpreting the definition more narrowly than we intended, and thus, not identifying all process vents subject to the HON. These amendments clarify the rule to ensure consistent interpretations of the term process vent while preserving the intended applicability of the requirements. These clarifications do not increase or lower or otherwise affect emissions or environmental protection. Additionally, the actions may clarify additional sections of the HON and correct any typographical errors noted. 
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 63.100 to 63.152   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/20/2000  65 FR 3169   
Final Action  01/22/2001  66 FR 6921   
Additional Information: SAN No. 4103
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Mark Morris
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
C404-01,
RTP, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-5416
Email: Morris.Mark@epamail.epa.gov

Brenda Shine
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code E143-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-3608
Fax:919 541-0516
Email: shine.brenda@epa.gov