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Rule2024-223802024-10-10

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Updates Related to the Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances as Process Agents

Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

This action establishes recordkeeping and reporting requirements for uses of ozone-depleting substances as process agents and updates related definitions. Codified recordkeeping and reporting requirements will provide clear notice of information the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency collects, aggregates, and reports each year on behalf of the United States as a party to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; effectively monitor these narrow uses in a more routine and consistent manner under the Clean Air Act; and enhance understanding of emissions of substances harmful to the stratospheric ozone layer.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This final rule is effective on November 12, 2024. The incorporation by reference (IBR) of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of November 12, 2024.
Effective Date
2024-11-12

CFR References

Topics

ChemicalsEnvironmental protectionIncorporation by referenceReporting and recordkeeping requirements

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 82 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0707; FRL-9603-02-OAR] RIN 2060-AV65 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action establishes recordkeeping and reporting requirements for uses of ozone-depleting substances as process agents and updates related definitions. Codified recordkeeping and reporting requirements will provide clear notice of information the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency collects, aggregates, and reports each year on behalf of the United States as a party to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; effectively monitor these narrow uses in a more routine and consistent manner under the Clean Air Act; and enhance understanding of emissions of substances harmful to the stratospheric ozone layer. DATES: This final rule is effective on November 12, 2024. The incorporation by reference (IBR) of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of November 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0707. All documents in the docket are listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index, some information may not be publicly available, e.g., confidential information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on

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Related Documents

Other Federal Register documents from the same docket.

Full Document

Citation: 89 FR 82414