Regulatory Development and Retrospective Review Tracker
Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of Methyl Iodide (And Possibly Methyl Bromide)
a.k.a. VOC Exclusion for Methyl Iodide
RIN: 2060-AP22 (What's this?)
Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0350 (What's this?)
Current Phase: Pre-Proposal (What's this?)
Abstract:
This action proposes to revise EPA's definition of volatile organic compounds (VOC) for purposes of preparing State implementation plans (SIPs) to attain the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone under title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Initiated | 05/15/2008 |
| NPRM: Published in FR | 00/0000 (projected) |
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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Citation
40 CFR 51.100(s)
Legal Authority
42 USC 7602(s)
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