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Proposed RuleSignificant2017-155912017-07-26

Review of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen

Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

Based on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) review of the air quality criteria addressing human health effects of oxides of nitrogen and the primary national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO<INF>2</INF>), the EPA is proposing to retain the current standards, without revision.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2017.

CFR References

Topics

Air pollution controlCarbon monoxideEnvironmental protectionLeadNitrogen dioxideOzoneParticulate matterSulfur oxides

Public Comment

Comments Close
2017-09-25

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 50 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0146; FRL-9965-28-OAR] RIN 2060-AR57 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: Based on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) review of the air quality criteria addressing human health effects of oxides of nitrogen and the primary national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), the EPA is proposing to retain the current standards, without revision. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2017. Public Hearings: If, by August 2, 2017, the EPA receives a request from a member of the public to speak at a public hearing concerning the proposed decision, we will hold a public hearing, with information about the hearing provided in a subsequent notice in the Federal Register . To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Ms. Regina Chappell at (919) 541-3650 or by email at chappell.regina@epa.gov . The EPA will post all information regarding any public hearing on this proposed action, including whether a hearing will be held, its location, date, and time if applicable and any updates online at https://www.epa.gov/&#8203;naaqs/&#8203;nitrogen-dioxide-no2-primary-air-quality-standards . ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0146 to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the online instructions for

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Citation: 82 FR 34792