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  1. Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, December 2022

    Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.December 22, 2022

    d to pose the most significant potential threat to human health due to their known or suspected toxicity and potential for human exposure at these NPL sites. Each substance on the list is a candidate to become the subject of a Toxicological Profile prepared by ATSDR.EPA Publishes Fact Sheet On EPCRA Reporting Requirements For Fertilizer Retailers: EPA published a November 2022 fact sheet on “EPCRA Reporting Requirements for Fertilizer Retailers.” EPA developed the fact sheet to help fertilizer retailers comply with their EPCRA reporting requirements by providing its interpretation of the EPCRA Section 311(e)(5) Retail Fertilizer Exemption and an overview of all the EPCRA reporting requirements.EPA Proposes Amendments To Standards Of Performance For Secondary Lead Smelters: On December 1, EPA proposed amendments to the Standards of Performance for secondary lead smelters per the Agency’s periodic review of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) required by the Clean Air Act (CAA). 87 Fed. Reg. 73708. EPA proposes updates to the current NSPS for secondary lead smelters and proposes a new NSPS subpart that applies to affected sources constructed, reconstructed, or modified after the date of this proposed rule. Comments are due January 17, 2023. EPA notes that comments on the information collection provisions submitted to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) are best assured of consideration by OMB if OMB receives a copy on or before January 3, 2023.EPA Issues SNPRM For Crude Oil And Natural Gas Source Category, Will Hold Virtual Public Hearing In January 2023: On December 6, 2022, EPA published an SNPRM to update, strengthen, and expand the standards proposed on November 15, 2021, which are intended to reduce significantly emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and other harmful air pollutants from the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category. 87 Fed. Reg. 74702. EPA proposes standards for certain sources that were not addressed in the November 2021 proposal, as well as revisi