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RIN: 2060-AE29

Publication ID: Spring 1999

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. The 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: Final Rule Stage
Major: Yes	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 90
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7547 CAA sec 213

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
ANPRM	03/27/1997	62 FR 14740
NPRM Hand-held engines	01/27/1998	63 FR 3950
NPRM Non-hand-held engines	06/30/1998	63 FR 3950
Final Action Hand-held engines	04/00/1999
Final Action Non-hand-held engines	03/00/2000

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