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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AO25 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: Revision of Hearing-Protector Regulations 
Abstract: EPA proposed amendments regarding the regulation for the labeling of hearing protection devices at 40 CFR 211 subpart B, for products that are sold wholly or in part on the basis of their ability to reduce the level of sound entering a person's ears, typically referred to as "Hearing Protectors." This action was taken under the authority of Section 8 of the Noise Control Act of 1972, which authorizes EPA to revise the current compliance test methodologies as necessary, and incorporate new test methods and rating schemes to address hearing protector technologies that have evolved since initial promulgation of the regulation in 1979. EPA plans to take final action of this regulation in 2013. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 211(B)     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Noise Control Act of 1972    8   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/05/2009  74 FR 39150   
Final Rule  12/00/2013 
Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0024
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Sectors Affected: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Catrice Jefferson
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
Mail Code 6103A,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-1668
Fax:202 564-1677
Email: jefferson.catrice@epa.gov