CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)

[Top] Miscellaneous:

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Office of Air Quality, Planning and Standards: Description of the mission and organization of the EPA Office of Air Quality, Planning and Standards, 1/86, 8-panel folder.

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Mechanics--An Important law that Affects You. Don't Tamper with Emission Controls!: Folder, 9/93, 8pp.

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Aftermarket Catalytic Converters--Guide to Their Purchase, Installation and Use [OPA 87-023], Summary of EPA requirements and non-compliance penalty policy, 1/89, 12 pp.

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Fact Sheet--Exhaust System Repair Guidelines: Questions and Answers about exhaust system repairs which can be performed legally [EC-P-1998-39], 3/13/91.

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Buying an EPA-Certified Woodstove: Q&As on Wood Stove Standards, 2/90, 3 pp. Noncatalytic Woodstoves-- Installation, Operation, and Maintenance [EPA-22A-4002], 3/92, 6 pp; Catalytic Woodstoves--Installation, Operation, and Maintenance [EPA-22A-4001], 3/92, 6 pp. (620 kB PDF)

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Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources--New Residential Wood Heaters, Final Rule: Amending, 40 CFR 60, 2/26/88 FR, pp. 5860-926; EPA Compliance Calendar: 7/1/88 -7/1/92, 1 p; EPA-Accredited Test laboratories for Measuring Emission from Residential Wood Heaters: undated, 1 p.

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The Inside Story--A Guide to Indoor Air Quality [EPA 402-K-93-007], 4/95, 40 pp; Indoor Air Hazards [EPA 402-K-98-002], 1/98; Is Air Quality A Problem In My Home? AIHA, Indoor Air Quality Resources, 4/16/01; Biological Pollutants In Your Home: CPSC, 11/9/00; IAQ Home Page (OAR); Healthy Buildings, Healthy People: A Vision for 21st Century [EPA 402-K-01-003], 10/01;  Indoor Air Quality Home Tour, 11/21/03;  IAQ - "Where You Live" - State & Regional Contacts.

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Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources--Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, Final Rule: Amending, 40 CFR 60, 7/1/99, 122-133 pp. (130 kB PDF)

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Field Citation Program--Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: 5/3/94 FR 22776-95 pp. Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113 (f) of the Clean Air Act: Notice of Proposed Rule, 5/3/94 FR 22795-800 pp; EPA Note to Correspondents: EPA Field Citation and Awards Program (Proposed), 4/28/94, 2 pp.

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Enforcement Response Policy for Clean Air Act Small Business Compliance Assistance Program: 8/12/94; Press Release--EPA Issues Enforcement Response Policy for Clean Air Act, 2 pp. Q&A's on EPA's Small Business Compliance Policy, Revised 5/19/04, 12 pp; Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses, Final Policy Statement: 4/11/00 FR pp. 19630-34; Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations, Final Policy Statement: 4/11/00 FR 19618-27 pp; Audit Policy Interpretive Guidance, 1/15/97.

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories--General Provisions, Final Rule: 3/16/94 FR pp. 12408-59; Fact Sheet--Final Air Toxics General Provisions Rule: 3/1/94, 2 pp. (340 kB PDF)

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National Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants--Halogenated Solvent Cleaning, Final Rule, 12/2/94 FR, pp. 61801-20; Correction: 12/30/94 FR, p. 67750; Fact Sheet: Final Air Toxics Rule for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning Machines, 11/15/94, 7 pp; Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources Cold Cleaning Machine Operations, 9/9/94 FR 46602-6 pp, covers Vaporizing Organic Compounds (VOC); New Regulation Controlling Emissions from Solvent Cleaning Machines (Degreasers) [EPA 453-F-94-083], Flyer, 6 pp. Corrections to Final Regulation, 6/5/95 FR 29484-5 pp. Final Rule: Compliance Extension: 12/11/98, FR 68397-400 pp; Direct Final Rule - Permanent Exemption Non-Major (AREA) Batch Cold Solvent Cleaning Machines: 7/13/99 FR 37683-87 pp; Direct Final Rule -Compliance Options for Continuous Web Cleaning Machines and Amendments to Steam-heated Vapor Cleaning Machines and Cleaning Machines to Clean Transformers: 8/19/99 FR 45187-96 pp; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule of 8/19/99, (ABOVE): 10/18/99 FR 56173-74 pp; Reinstatement of Direct Final Rule w/Attachments, 12/3/99 FR 67793-803 pp; Final Rule: Discretionary Deferment of Title V Operating Permit Requirements Until December 9, 2004 for Area Sources -12/14/99, FR 69637-43 pp. (1020 kB PDF)

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National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks, Final Rule: 1/25/95 FR pp. 4948-93; Fact Sheet (same subject): 11/23/94, 5 pp; New Regulation Controlling Emissions from Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing Tanks: Flyer, 6 pp; Non- Major Source Exemptions--Final Rule: 6/3/96 FR 27785-88 pp; Interim Final Rule deadline extension for California: 1/30/97 FR 4463-65 pp; Final Rule: Discretionary Deferment of Title V Operating Permit Requirements Until December 9, 2004 for Area Sources: 12/14/99, FR 69637-43 pp. (800 kB PDF)

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations, Final Rule: 12/6/94 FR 62585-601 pp; Fact Sheet (Same subject): 11/21/94, 3 pp; Brochure: 2/95, 2 pp; Guidance Information: Includes reporting forms, 2/95, 44 pp; Non-Major Source Exemptions--Final Rule: 6/3/96 FR 27785-88 pp; Calendar of Events Leading up to the Suspension of Rule, 2 pp; Final Rule Suspension: 12/9/97 FR 64736-38 pp; Interim Final Rule on Suspension of Requirements for Chamber Exhaust and Aeration Room Vents -12/4/98 FR 66990-94 pp; Extension of Interim Final Rule on Suspension of Requirements for Chamber Exhaust and Aeration Room Vents -12/3/99 FR 67789-93 pp; Final Rule: Discretionary Deferment of Title V Operating Permit Requirements Until December 9,2004 for Area Sources -12/14/99, FR 69637-43 pp. (1190 kB PDF)

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Regulation of Emissions of Certain Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants and Revision of Test Methods, Final Rules: 4/22/94 FR 19306-399 pp. and 19041-625 pp; Environmental News--EPA announces biggest Air Toxic Reduction in Agency History, 3/1/94, 4 pp; Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and other Processes Subject to the Negotiated Regulation for Equipment leaks--Determination of MACT “Floor”, Final Rule: 6/6/94 FR pp. 29196-201; Correcting Amendments: 9/20/94 FR pp. 48175-78. Equipment leaks--Final Rule, Amendments: 4/10/95 FR 28020-26 pp. and Direct Final Rule: 4/10/95 FR 18026-30pp; Final Rule Corrections: 12/12/95 FR 63624-31 pp; Selective Non-Major Source Exemptions--Proposed Rule: 12/13/95 FR 64002-6 pp; Equipment leaks-- Final Rule Clarification: 12/5/96 FR pp. 64572-78; Air Quality: VOC Compound Definition Revision--Final Rule: 10/8/96 FR 52848-50 pp; Equipment leaks--Final Rule Clarification: 1/17/97 FR pp.2722-2828; Proposed Correction: 8/22/97 FR 44608-19 pp. to Equipment Leaks. (3120 kB PDF, 574 pages)

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Summary of EPA Operating Permit Rule under the Clean Air Act: 6/92, 3 pp; Highlights of Operating Permit Rule under the CAA, 6/92, 1 p; Environmental News [A-107 R-129], 6/25/92, 3 pp; Operational Flexibility: 6/92, 2 pp; Operating Permit Program Final Rule, 7/21/92 FR 32249-312 pp; Regulations Governing Equivalent Emission Limitations by Permit, Final Rule: 5/20/94 FR 26429-54 pp; Operating Permits Program Rule Revisions, Proposed Rule: 8/29/94 FR 44460-539 pp; Operating Permits Program Interim Approval Criteria, Proposed Rule: 8/29/94 FR 44572-77 pp; CAA Operating Permit Chronology: 8/94, 1 p; Fact Sheet: Proposed Regulations to Revise the CAA Operating Permit Rule, 8/94, 4 pp; Federal Operating Permit Programs--Permits for Early Reduction Sources, Final Rule: 11/21/94 FR pp. 59921-33; Note to Correspondents: 8/23/95, 1 p; Supplemental Notice Proposing Revisions to the Clean Air Act Operating Permits Regulations, 8/21/95, 5pp; Operating Permits Program and Federal Operating Permits Program, Proposed Rule: 8/31/95 FR 45530- 71; NESHAP, Final Rule, 5 Year Exemption Options (4 Sources): 6/3/96 FR 27785-88; Extension of Interim Approvals Under the Operating Permits Program Fact Sheet, 7/17/98 3 pp. and FR 7/27/98 40054-58 pp; Extending Operating Permits Program Interim Approval Expiration Dates, Direct Final Rule: 2/14/00 FR 7290-94 pp. and 5/22/00 FR 32035-40 pp.

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants--Compliance Extensions for Early Reductions, Final Rule: 12/29/92 FR 61970-2002 pp; Environmental News--EPA finalizes Early Reduction Program for Hazardous Air Pollutants under the 1990 Clean Air Act: 10/29/92, 4 pp; Fact Sheet: 8 pp. Amendments to Compliance Extensions for Early Reductions, Final Rule: 11/29/93 FR 62539-43 pp.

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories--Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities, Final Rule: 9/22/93 FR 49353-80 pp; Environmental News: 9/14/93, 2pp; Fact Sheet-- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Dry Cleaning Facilities, Final Rule: 10/28, 6 pp, with information for the public, 9/13/93, 10pp; Amendments to Final Rule: 12/20/93 FR 66287-89 pp. and 6/19/96 FR 49263-65 pp; What a Small Business Should Know About the New Clean Air Act: 11/93, 4 pp; New Regulations Controlling Emissions from Dry Cleaners: Flyer, 6 pp; Non-Major Source Exemptions--Final Rule: 6/3/96 FR 27785-88 pp; Subpart JJJ of CFR 40 Part 60: Standards of Performance for Petroleum Dry Cleaners: pp. 399-402; Fact Sheet: Design for the Environment Dry Cleaners Project, 2pp; Guidance Availability: 6/11/96FR p. 29485; Final Rule: Discretionary Deferment of Title V Operating Permit Requirements Until December 9, 2004 for Area Sources -12/14/99, FR 69637-43 pp. (820 kB PDF)

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants--Revision of List of Categories of Sources and Schedule for Standards Under Sections 112 of the Clean Air Act: 2/12/98 FR 7155-66 pp; Advance Notice to Add R&D Facilities as a Source Category to the List: 5/12/97 FR 25877-79 pp; Fact Sheet: 12/24/97 3 pp; Revision of Source Categories List and Schedule for Standards Under Section 112: 11/18/99 FR 63025-36 pp. (170 kB PDF)

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Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements, 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart S: pp. 788-838; Related Fact Sheets: 8 pp; Flexibility Amendments to I/M Requirements, Final Rule: 7/25/96 FR pp 39036-37; Minor Amendments to I/M Requirements, Final Rule: 1/9/98 FR 1362-68 pp; Additional Flexibility Amendments, Proposal: 8/20/99 FR 45491-500 pp. (380 kB PDF)

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Risk Management Planning: Accidental Release Prevention Under Clean Air Act Section 112(r), Facts Sheets: May 1996, 17 pp; 40 CFR, Part 68--Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions: 7/1/99, pp. 36-72; Chemical Accident Prevention: Site Security, Fact Sheets: February 2000, 8 pp; Accidental Release Prevention; Distribution of Off-site Consequence Analysis Information, Final Rule: 8/4/00 FR 48107-133 pp. (720 kB PDF)

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Options for Limiting the Potential to Emit (PTE) of a Stationary Source under Section 112 and Title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA) (Policy Document): 1/25/95, 56 pp; Memorandum: Corrected Page 9--Regarding Potential to Emit Policy Document, 2/10/95, 2 pp; Guidance on Timing Issues: 5/16/95, 6 pp; Extension of 1/25/95 PTE Policy: 8/29/96, 4 pp; Clarification of Methodology for Calculating PTE for Batch Chemical Production Operations: 8/29/96, 32 pp; Fact Sheet: Potential to Emit for Specific Sources: 4/16/98, 1 p; Memo - PTE Guidance for Specific Sources Categories: 4/14/98, 32 pp; Technical Support Document for Potential to Emit Guidance Memo, Documentation of Emission Calculations: 4/98, 44 pp; Second Extension of 1/25/95 PTE Policy & Clarification of Interim Policy: 7/10/98, 4 pp; Booklet: Potential to Emit-A Guide for Small Businesses [EPA 456-B-98-003]: October 1998.

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories--Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework: 40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart GG, 7/1/97 (NOTE: the 2001 version of 40 CFR Part 63 is included in this download);  Fact Sheet, Amendments to Final Standards 03/10/98, 3 pp; Control Techniques Guideline (CTG ) Document, Final Rule and Release, FR, 03/27/98, pp. 15006-033; Finalized Amendments to Aerospace NESHAP, Final Rule, 09/01/98, pp. 46526-535; Proposed Rule, FR, 01/24/00, pp. 3642-3648; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants--Final Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Emissions from Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations, FR, 12/07/95, pp. 62930-62; Fact Sheets, NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations, 11/15/95, 12 pp; Corrections, Final Rule, FR, 06/03/97, pp. 30257-60, Direct Final Rule, FR, 06/9/97, pp. 31361-63; Notice of Proposed Determination (CTG), FR, 08/22/97, pp. 44672-84; Removal Of Certain Glycol Ethers from VHAPs, Proposed Amendment, FR, 06/24/98, pp. 34336-46; A Guide to the Wood Furniture CTG and NESHAP, EPA 453-R-97-002, 09/97, 175 pp.

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants--Final Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Emissions from Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations: 12/7/95 FR 62930-62 pp. Fact Sheets--NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations: 11/15/95, 12 pp. Final Rule Corrections: 6/3/97, FR 30257-60 pp. Direct Final Rule: 6/9/97 FR 31361-63 pp. Notice of Proposed Determination (CTG): 8/22/97 FR 44672-84 pp. Proposed Amendment: Removal Of Certain Glycol Ethers From VHAPs: 6/24/98 FR 34336-46. (920 kB PDF)

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants--Final Standards for Printing and Publishing Industry: 5/30/96 FR 27132-59 pp. Fact Sheet: 5/30/96, 4 pp. (220 kB PDF)

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National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer Products-Final Rule: 9/11/98 FR 48819-47pp; Fact Sheet: 8/14/98, 3pp. Schedule of Regulation -Final Listing: 9/11/98 FR 48792-806 pp; Final Determination -Consumer and Commercial Products: Wood Furniture Manufacturing, Aero Space, and Ship Building and Ship Repair Coatings to Be Regulated Under Section 183(e) of CAAA: 7/13/99, FR 37773-84 pp. (380 kB PDF)

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National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile Refinish Coatings-Final Rule: 9/11/98 FR 48806-19 pp; Fact Sheet: 8/14/98, 3 pp. Schedule of Regulation -Final Listing: 9/11//98 FR 48792-806. (140 kB PDF)

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National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings-Final Rule: 9/11/98 FR 48848-87 pp; Fact Sheet 8/14/98, 5pp; Schedule of Regulation -Final Listing: 9/11/98 FR 48792-806; Correction: 10/14/98, FR 55175; Correction: 06/15/99, FR 32103-04 pp; Small Entity Compliance Guide: National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings [EPA 453-R-99-003], 07/99, 200 pp, This guide is designed to help architectural coating manufacturers and importers, particularly those who are small entities, to understand and comply with the standards. (1040 kB PDF)

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Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators--Final Rule: 9/15/97 FR pp. 48348-91; Press Release 9/15/97 pp. 2; Fact Sheet and Q&A's: 8/15/97 pp. 10; Brochure: 9/97, pp. 4; Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units - Proposed Rule-Standards and Guidelines: FR 11/30/99, 67092-127 pp; Federal Plan Requirements for Large Waste Combustors Constructed On or Before September 20,1994 - Direct Final Rule: FR 5/24/00, 33461-69 pp. (930 kB PDF)

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Heavy Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards and Highway Diesel Fuel Sulfur Control Requirements: Fact Sheet: 12/00, 4 pp; Heavy Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards and Highway Diesel Fuel Sulfur Control Requirements: Final Rule 1/18/01 FR 5001-193. (2140 kB PDF)

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Organic Liquids Distribution (Non-Gasoline), To develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for facilities distributing organic liquids, NPRM, FR, 4/2/02, p. 15674.

[Top] Protection of Stratospheric Ozone Rulemaking Items:

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Montreal Protocol Decisions: Final rules 6/1/99 FR 29240-245 pp; Environmental News--EPA Sets Final Rules for Cuts in CFC Production to Protect Ozone Layer: 8/1/88, 6 pp; CFCs and Stratospheric Ozone: 12/87, 4 pp; How Industry is Reducing Dependence on Ozone-Depleting Chemicals--Report: 5/88, 24 pp; The White House, Office of the Press Secretary, Statement: 2/11/92, 1 p; Fact Sheet--Accelerated Phase-Out of Ozone Depleting Substances: 2/11/92, 4 pp; Accelerated Phaseout of Ozone-Depleting Chemicals: Press Release, 11/25/92, 2 pp; Nominations for Exemptions for the Production and Import Phaseout of Ozone Depleting Substances for Uses Satisfying the Montreal Protocol "Essential Use" Criteria: 10/18/94 FR 52544-7 pp; Reconsideration of Petition Criteria and Incorporation of Montreal Protocol Decisions; Direct Final Rule: 8/4/98 FR 41625-655 pp.

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Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners: 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart B 7/1/96 FR pp. 374-388; Fact Sheets: Advice to Service Technicians & Owners, CFC Transition Status, Q&As, Contacts/related SAE documents, 2/95, 14 pp; Section 609 Approved Equipment, 38/4/05, 13 pp; Section 609 Technician Certification Programs, 3/25/05, 3 pp. Available OEM Retrofit Procedures: 5/95, 2 pp; Choosing and Using Alternative Refrigerants for Motor Vehicle Conditioning, 5/1/01; Some Guidance on Retrofitting AC Systems to R134A: 7/96, 4 pp; Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners, Final Rule: 12/30/97 FR 68025-57 pp; Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Substitute Refrigerants; Proposed Rule, 6/11/98 FR 32043-099 pp.

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Protection of Stratospheric Ozone, Administrative Changes to Rule Phasing Out Ozone Depleting Chemicals, Final Rule: 5/10/95 FR pp. 24969-25009; Interim Final Rule: 1/28/98 FR pp. 4359-64; Control of Halon Emissions, Final Rule: 3/5/98 FR pp. 11083-97; Final Rule Summary: Halon/Halon Blends, 3/98, 3 pp. (490 kB PDF)

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Recycling and Emissions Reduction: 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart F, 7/1/98, 399-441 pp; Fact Sheets: Cooling and Refrigerating Without CFCs, Overlap Between Section 608 and 609, Section 608 Technician Certification Programs, Refrigerant Sales Restriction, Resources: Air Condition and Refrigeration, and Section 608 Refrigerant Recycling Applicability Determination (57 questions and official regulatory responses).

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Ban of Non-essential Products and Uses--Class I Ozone Depleting Substances: 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart C, 7/1/95; Final Rule Summary: 9/93, 6 pp; Questions and Answers on Foam Blowing Substitutes, 11/4/05, 4 pp; Section 610 -- Ban on Non-essential Uses: Applicability Determination Numbers, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6: 6/93-3/94; Allocation of 2000 Essential-Use Allowance, Final Rule: FR 6/30/00, 40524-35 pp.

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The Labeling of Products Using Ozone-depleting Substances: 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart E, 7/1/95; Final Rule Summary--Meeting Labeling Regulation Requirements: 5/95,6 pp; Section 611--Product Labeling: Applicability Determinations 1-35: 6/93-3/94.

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Protection of Stratospheric Ozone, Significant New Alternatives Policy Programs, Final Rule: 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart G, 7/1/96, pp.449-477; Environmental News: 2/16/94, 3pp; Regulatory History: 4/23/93, 2 pp; Questions and Answers on Alternative Solvents, 11/4/05; Questions and Answers on Foam Blowing Substitutes, 11/4/05; Questions and Answers on Halons and Their Substitutes, 11/4/05; Questions and Answers on Alternative Refrigerants, 11/4/05; Final Rule: 10/16/96 FR pp. 54029-41. Notice of Acceptability: 2/24/98, FR 9151-56 pp; 5/22/98 FR 28251-253 pp, 6/8/99 FR 30410-414 pp, 4/11/00 FR 19327-329 pp; Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-depleting Substances, Final Rule: 4/26/00, FR 24387-392 pp.

[Top] Clean Air Act Small Business Guidance Items:

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Guidelines for Implementation of section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments: 1/92, 48 pp; Note to Correspondents: (Press Release), 2/5/92, 2 pp; Fact Sheet--Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program: 5/92, 6 pp; SIP Revision Approval Checklist for Section 507 Small Business Assistance Program: 5/92, 14 pp.

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The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990--A Guide for Small Businesses [EPA 450-K-92-001]: 1992, 50 pp; What a Small Business Should Know about the New Clean Air Act: [EPA-180-F-93-001], 11/93, 4 pp. (110 kB PDF)

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Managing Chemicals Safely--Putting It All Together [EPA 510-K-92-001]: 3/92, 28pp. (1460 kB PDF)

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NESHAP--Asbestos Processing (Delisting): 11/30/95 FR 61550-2 pp. (50 kB PDF)