EPA Federal Registry Update
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Carbon Black Production Residual Risk and Technology Review (2021-00233; 86 FR 3054) ( Federal Register :: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Carbon Black Production Residual Risk and Technology Review and Carbon Black Production Area Sources Technology Review )
Comments must be received on or before March 1, 2021.;
Summary: This proposed notice is to discuss the HAP emissions after the main unit filter of a carbon black unit, boiler and process heater emissions. The amendments discusses startup, shutdown, malfunction and would require electronic reporting on certain notifications, performance test results and reports.;
Refractory Products Manufacturing Residual Risk and Technology Review (2021-00137; 85 FR 3079) ( Federal Register :: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Refractory Products Manufacturing Residual Risk and Technology Review )
Comment must be received by
Summary: Proposed changes does not include new emission limitations but will address emissions during startup, shutdown and malfunctions, along with schedule maintenance. The proposal also includes electronic reporting for performance tests.;
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (2020-28691; 86 FR 4198) ( Federal Register :: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions )
Effective date is March 16, 2021
Summary: The final rule will require community water systems to conduct lead-in-drinking-water testing and public education in schools and childcare facilities. The rule will accelerate lead service line replacements, and strengthen replacement requirements.
Tolerance Exemption Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1Ab/Cry2Aj Proteins and G10-envo Enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (G10evo-EPSPS) (2020-28122; 86 FR 3827) ( Federal Register :: Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1Ab/Cry2Aj Protein and G10-evo Enolpyruvylshikimate-3-Phosphate Synthase (G10evo-EPSPS) Protein; Exemptions From the Requirement of a Tolerance )
Effective Date: January 15, 2021
Summary: Establishes exemptions for the above named chemicals on food and feed commodities related to specific crop species. This regulation established maximum levels of tolerances.;
Extension of 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance and Attest Engagement Reporting Deadline (2021-0024; 86 FR 3928) ( Federal Register :: Extension of 2019 and 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance and Attest Engagement Reporting Deadlines )
Comments to be received by March 11, 2021
Summary: Proposing new dates for compliance year sand attest engagement reports for small refineries of November 30, 2021 and June 1, 2022 respectively. RFS compliance deadline and submission of attest engagement reports to January 31, 2022 and June 1, 2022.
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Cyanide Chemicals Manufacturing Residual Risk and Technology Review (2021-0037; 86 FR 3906) ( Federal Register :: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Cyanide Chemicals Manufacturing Residual Risk and Technology Review )
Comments must be received by March 1, 2021
Summary: EPA is proposing new emissions standards to address emissions from process wastewater of existing sources; and amending startup shutdown and malfunction to add electronic reporting and update recordkeeping requirement.
Withdrawal of Proposed Rules; Discontinuing Three Rulemaking Efforts listed in Semiannual Regulatory Agenda ( Federal Register :: Withdrawal of Proposed Rules; Discontinuing Three Rulemaking Efforts Listed in the Semiannual Regulatory Agenda )
Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction or Modification Commenced After July 23, 1984 (2021-00678; 86 FR 5013) ( Federal Register :: Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After July 23, 1984 );
Effective Date: January 19, 2021
Summary: This modification is to provide a voluntarily elect to comply with Control Level 2 for external floating roof or internal floating roof storage vessels as an alternative to standard level requirements.;
E15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling and Compatibility with Underground Storage Tanks (2021-00203; 86 FR 5094)( Federal Register :: E15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling and Compatibility With Underground Storage Tanks )
Comments must be received by April 19,2021
Summary: EPA is looking for comments on removing or modifying the Ethanol 15 label. The EPA is proposing to provide allowances for certain UST ethanol blends.;
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production Reconsideration (2021-00355; 86 FR 5093) ( Federal Register :: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production Reconsideration; Reopening of a Comment Period )
Comments to be received by February 8, 2021
Summary: Reopening public comment period.;
Reasons for Agency Response: Toxic Substance Control Act (2021-00456; 86 FR 6602) ( Federal Register :: TSCA Section 21 Petition for Rulemaking; Reasons for Agency Response; Denial of Requested Rulemaking )
Petition was signed on January 7,2021
Summary: After consideration the request for independent panel review and testing program for the Chemours Company in Fayetteville, North Caroline as been denied.;