Regulatory Development and Retrospective Review Tracker
Revision of New Source Performance Standards for New Residential Wood Heaters
a.k.a. NSPS Review for Residential Wood Heaters (subpart AAA, subpart QQQQ, and subpart RRRR)
RIN: 2060-AP93 (What's this?)
Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0734 (What's this?)
Current Phase: Pre-Proposal (What's this?)
Abstract:
EPA is revising the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new residential wood heaters. This action is necessary because it updates the 1988 NSPS to reflect significant advancements in wood heater technologies and design, broadens the range of residential wood-heating appliances covered by the regulation, and improves and streamlines implementation procedures.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Initiated | 09/11/2009 |
| NPRM: Published in FR | 10/2013 (projected) |
Federal Government - other agencies
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Local Governments
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State Governments
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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Citation
40 CFR 60
Legal Authority
CAA Section 111(b)(1)(B)
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