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        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>200904</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
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        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>2060</CODE>
            <NAME>Air and Radiation</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>AR</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>2000</CODE>
            <NAME>Environmental Protection Agency</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>EPA</ACRONYM>
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        <RULE_TITLE>Control of Emissions From New Marine Compression-Ignition Engines At or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[Category 3 marine diesel engines (those with per cylinder displacement greater than 30 liters) are very large engines that are used for propulsion power in ocean-going vessels. Emissions from these engines contribute significantly to unhealthful levels of ambient particulate matter and ozone in many parts of the United States. These engines are highly mobile and are not easily controlled at a state or local level. EPA currently regulates emissions from Category 3 marine diesel engines on ships flagged in the United States. This rulemaking will consider long-term NOx standards for new Category 3 marine diesel engines that would require the use of high efficiency aftertreatment technology. We are considering standards equivalent to the limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx) recently adopted by the International Maritime Organization, which are based on the position advanced by the United States Government as part of the international negotiations. We are also considering a revision to our diesel fuel program under the Act to allow for the manufacture and sale of marine diesel fuel with a sulfur content up to 1,000 ppm for use in Category 3 engines. The proposal would be part of a coordinated strategy, the second component of which would consist of pursuing Emission Control Area (ECA) designation for U.S. coastal areas in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI. This will ensure that all ships that affect U.S. air quality meet stringent NOx and fuel sulfur requirements. A recent D.C. Circuit decision (February 2009) upheld EPA's deadline of 12/17/09 based on EPA's commitment in the regulation to meet that deadline for the final Category 3 rule.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Proposed Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>40 CFR 1042</CFR>
            <CFR>40 CFR 1065</CFR>
            <CFR>40 CFR 94</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 7547</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 7545</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST>
            <LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
                <DLINE_TYPE>Judicial</DLINE_TYPE>
                <DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>Final</DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>
                <DLINE_DATE>12/17/2009</DLINE_DATE>
                <DLINE_DESC> </DLINE_DESC>
            </LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
        </LEGAL_DLINE_LIST>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>ANPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/07/2007</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>72 FR 69521</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>05/00/2009</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Action</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/00/2009</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <ADDITIONAL_INFO>SAN No. 5129; EPA publication information: ANPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2007/December/Day-07/a23556.htm; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0121</ADDITIONAL_INFO>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>Federal</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <FURTHER_INFO_URL>www.epa.gov/otaq/oceanvessels.htm</FURTHER_INFO_URL>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>Yes</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Michael</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Samulski</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2060</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Air and Radiation</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OAR</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>734 214-4532</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>Samulski.Michael@epamail.epa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>USEPA,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Ann Arbor</CITY>
                    <STATE>MI</STATE>
                    <ZIP>48105</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Jean-Marie</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Revelt</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2060</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Air and Radiation</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OAR</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>734 214-4822</PHONE>
                <FAX>734 214-4816</FAX>
                <EMAIL>revelt.jean-marie@epa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>OAR/OTAQ/ASD,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Ann Arbor</CITY>
                    <STATE>MI</STATE>
                    <ZIP>48105</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
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