Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 9.12.2002

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories: General Provisions; and Requirements for Control Technology Determinations for Major Sources in Accordance with Clean Air Act Sections, Sections 112(g) and 112(j)

In this action, we are proposing specific amendments to the General Provisions for national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP), and to the rule establishing requirements for case-by-case determinations under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112(j). We are proposing to establish a new timetable for the submission of section 112(j) Part 2 applications which is derived from our agreed timetable for promulgation of the remaining NESHAP. This new timetable for Part 2 applications is intended both to avoid the expenditure of unnecessary resources by affected sources and permitting authorities, and to create new incentives for prompt completion of the remaining standards. We are also proposing to make several changes in the section of the General Provisions rule that establishes general procedures for preparation, maintenance, and periodic revision of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) plans. These amendments are being proposed pursuant to a settlement agreement concerning a petition for judicial review of the prior amendments to these rules published on April 5, 2002. We are also proposing to revise a recordkeeping provision which we adopted in response to comments