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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AQ68 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: Residual Risk and Technology Review for Secondary Lead Smelters NESHAP 
Abstract: This action addresses both EPA's obligation under Clean Air Act (CAA) to conduct a residual risk review and to conduct a technology review. Under the "technology review" provision of CAA section 112, EPA is required to review maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards and to revise them "as necessary (taking into account developments in practices, processes and control technologies)" no less frequently than every 8 years. Under the "residual risk" provision of CAA section 112, EPA must evaluate the MACT standards within 8 years after promulgation and promulgate standards if required to provide an ample margin of safety to protect public health or prevent an adverse environmental effect. The MACT standards for Secondary Lead Smelters, which are also known as the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Secondary Lead Smelters, were promulgated on June 23, 1995 under Clean Air Act section 112(d). The standards establish emission limitations and work practice standards for all new and existing secondary lead smelters that produce refined lead from lead scrap, mainly recycled spent lead acid batteries. The RTRs for secondary lead smelters will be conducted in this rulemaking. These reviews will address possible residual risks, technology advancements, and technical deficiencies in the existing NESHAP. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63   
Legal Authority: CAA sec 307(b)(2)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Judicial  Consent decree deadline  04/29/2011 
Final  Judicial  Consent decree deadline  12/16/2011 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/19/2011  76 FR 29032   
Extension of Comment Period  07/01/2011  76 FR 38591   
Final Action  01/05/2012  77 FR 556   
Additional Information: EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0344-0001; EPA Docket information: EPA–HQ–OAR–2011–0344
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Chuck French
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code D243-02,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-7912
Fax:919 541-4991
Email: french.chuck@epa.gov

Nick Hutson
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code D243-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-2968
Fax:919 541-4991
Email: hutson.nick@epa.gov