View Rule

View EO 12866 Meetings

Printer-Friendly Version Download RIN Data in XML

EPA/AR

RIN: 2060-AE29

Publication ID: Fall 1997

Title: Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines at or Below 19 Kilowatts (25 Horsepower) (Phase 2)
Abstract: This action will establish the second phase of emissions standards for new nonroad spark-ignition engines at or below 19 kilowatts (25 horsepower), as required by section 213(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act as Amended. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had been developing the second phase of small-engine regulations through a negotiated rulemaking, with representation by engine manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, emissions control manufacturers, equipment dealers, environment and public health interests, and State air programs. The negotiations came to an end on February 16, 1996 with no consensus reached. EPA will now develop the rulemaking through other means. ^PThe affected engines are used in lawn, garden, and utility equipment, such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, chain saws, and small pumps and generators. The first phase was established July 3, 1995 (60 FR 34582), effective for the 1997 model year, and was very similar to the tier 1 small-engine regulations developed by California for the same engines. Regulated pollutants are hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions
Major: Yes	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547/CAA 213

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
Final	Statutory		11/15/1992
NPRM	Judicial		12/31/1997
NPRM	Judicial		05/31/1997

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
ANPRM	03/27/1997	62 FR 14740
NPRM Hand-held engines	12/00/1998
NPRM Non-hand-held engines	12/00/1998
Final Hand-held engines	12/00/1999

Additional Information: SAN No. 3361. ^PRFA: Y
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Agency Contact: Betsy McCabe Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation NFEVL, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone:734 241-4344