National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Principal Center for Regulatory Risk Analysis and Communication

Regulatory Tracking Summary 16 December 2016

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This report summarizes regulatory items reviewed by the NASA RRAC PC and includes items with direct applicability to NASA facilities and operations, as well as items of general interest. Notes and comments by the RRAC PC are shown in bold, blue text under “Description.” Related documents and citations, such as “81 FR 51967,” are linked to the appropriate document for quick access. Suggested follow-up actions are noted with significant items; users are advised that other follow-up actions may be appropriate for their program or facility.

Members of the NASA stakeholder community who are interested in receiving regulatory updates and alerts by e-mail may self-enroll at https://lists.nasa.gov/mailman/listinfo/rrac. Previous issues of this regulatory summary and other materials are archived on the RRAC PC website at http://www.nasa.gov/offices/rrac/home/.

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Contents of This Issue Acronyms and Abbreviations 3

1.0 U.S. Federal Regulatory Review 4

Federal Register Summary 4

Other News and Developments 6

2016 FEMP Award Winner 6

NASA CYGNSS Satellite Mission Update 7

IRIS Updates 7

Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Webinar 7

GoLIVE Ice Observing Project 7

National Action Plan for Freshwater Update 7

AWRA Water Resources Symposium 7

International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse 7

NIST Polymer-Based AM Roadmap 8

NASA Regulatory Communication Working Group Updates 8

2.0 State Regulatory Reviews 9

Alabama State Regulatory Review 9

California State Regulatory Review 9

Energy Standards for Computers and Monitors 9

California Air Districts Regulatory Review 10 2.2.2.1 Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District 10 2.2.2.2 Bay Area Air Quality Management District 10 2.2.2.3 Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District 10 2.2.2.4 Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District 10 2.2.2.5 South Coast Air Quality Management District 10 2.2.2.6 Ventura County Air Pollution Control District 10

Florida State Regulatory Review 11

Louisiana State Regulatory Review 11

Maryland State Regulatory Review 11

Mississippi State Regulatory Review 12

New Mexico State Regulatory Review 12

Ohio State Regulatory Review 12

Texas State Regulatory Review 13

Utah State Regulatory Review 13

Virginia State Regulatory Review 13

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Acronyms and Abbreviations AFRC = Armstrong Flight Research Center AL = Alabama AM = Additive manufacturing ARC = Ames Research Center AVAQMD = Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District AWRA = American Water Resources Association BBDR = Biologically based dose-response BMP = Best management practice BTU = British thermal unit CBRA = Coastal Barrier Resources Act CDAWG = California Desert Air Working Group CEC = California Energy Commission CFR = Code of Federal Regulations CLU-IN = Clean-up Information CRNR = California Regulatory Notice Register CYGNSS = Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System DAPC = Division of Air Pollution Control D.C. = District of Columbia DMWM = Division of Materials and Waste Management DOT = U.S. Department of Transportation EO = Executive Order EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency e-Manifest = Electronic manifest F.A.C. = Florida Administrative Code FAR = Florida Administrative Register FEMP = Federal Energy Management Program FR = Federal Register GHG = Greenhouse gas GHGRP = Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program GoLIVE = Global Land Ice Velocity Extraction HGB = Houston-Galveston-Brazoria HMR = Hazardous Materials Regulations HQ = Headquarters HW = Hazardous waste IMO = International Maritime Organization in3 = Cubic inches IRIS = Integrated Risk Information System IWA = International Water Association JPL = Jet Propulsion Laboratory MARPOL = International Convention for the Prevention of

Pollution from Ships MS = Mississippi

MS4 = Municipal separate storm sewer system NAAQS = National Ambient Air Quality Standards NASA = National Aeronautics and Space Administration NCA = National Climate Assessment NCEI = National Centers for Environmental Information NCR = National Capital Region NIST = National Institute of Standards and Technology NLA = National Lakes Assessment NOx = Nitrogen oxides

NPDES = National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NSDIC = National Snow and Ice Data Center NSWC = Naval Special Warfare Center OAC = Ohio Administrative Code OEHHA = Office of Environmental Health Hazard

Assessment PHG = Public Health Goal PM = Particulate matter PM2.5 = Particulate matter having an aerodynamic equivalent

diameter of 2.5 microns or less PPR4 = Fourth session of the IMO Sub-Committee on

Pollution Prevention and Response RACT = Reasonably Achievable Control Technology RIN = Regulatory Identification Number RRAC PC = Principal Center for Regulatory Risk Analysis

and Communication RRR = Regulatory Retrospective Review SCAQMD = South Coast Air Quality Management District SIP = State Implementation Plan SO2 = Sulfur dioxide

SOx = Sulfur oxides

SSC = Stennis Space Center SSFL = Santa Susanna Field Laboratory TCE = Trichloroethylene TPY = Ton(s) per year TSCA = Toxic Substances Control Act U.S. = United States VAC = Virginia Administrative Code VA.R. = Virginia Register VOC = Volatile organic compound VPP = Voluntary Protection Program

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1.0 U.S. Federal Regulatory Review

Federal Register Summary

This summary includes FR items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Citation

Type Action

Description

FED121616-1 Air

GHG

12/09/2016 81 FR 89188

HTML | PDF

Final Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2015 Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Data Elements

Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule [40 CFR Part 98]

Finalizes revisions to the GHGRP that:

Streamline and simplify reporting, including removing unnecessary reporting requirements and requirements for certain facilities that report minimal or no emissions

Improve data quality, including revisions to improve verification and accuracy of data used to inform the U.S. GHG Inventory

Make clarifications and corrections Amend calculation, monitoring, and measurement methods

Certain amendments are effective 01/01/2017. [RIN 2060-AS60]

Implementation will be phased in with additional effective dates of

01/01/2018 and 01/01/2019.

FED121616-2 Air

NAAQS - PM

12/06/2016 81 FR 87933

HTML | PDF

Notice U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Release of the Final Integrated Review Plan for the National Ambient Air

Quality Standards for Particulate Matter

Announces availability of the final document, "Integrated Review Plan for

the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter," which outlines the approach and schedule for the review of PM NAAQS.

FED121616-3 Air

NAAQS - SOx

12/09/2016 81 FR 89097

HTML | PDF

Notice U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Second External Review Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides-Health Criteria

Solicits comments on the draft document, "Second External Review Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Sulfur Oxides-Health Criteria,'' which

discusses the scientific basis of the current SO2 NAAQS and possible

alternative standards. Comments due 03/20/2017.

FED121616-4

ARC and

NASA-related operations in Utah should be aware of this

action.

Air

SIP - PM2.5

12/16/2016 81 FR 91088

HTML | PDF

Proposed

Rule

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Determinations of Attainment by the Attainment Date, Determinations of

Failure To Attain by the Attainment Date and Reclassification for Certain Nonattainment Areas for the 2006 24-Hour Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards [40 CFR Parts 52 and 81]

Proposes attainment designations for the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS,

including the following:

Attainment San Francisco Bay Area, California

Failure to Attain

Logan, Utah-Idaho Salt Lake City, Utah

Comments due 01/17/2017. [RIN 2060-AT24]

FED121616-5 Climate Change

12/15/2016 81 FR 90784 HTML | PDF

Notice National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Notice of Availability of Draft Scientific Assessment for Public Comment

Announces availability of the draft assessment, “Climate Science Special

Report,” which provides updated climate science findings and projections. Comments due 01/28/2017.

The report will be used to support the next quadrennial NCA,

expected in 2018.

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Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Citation

Type Action

Description

FED121616-6 Emergency

Planning

12/16/2016 81 FR 91150

HTML | PDF

Notice U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Implementation of Executive Orders on Floodplain Management and Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process

for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input

Solicits comments on updated draft implementation guidance for EO

11988, Floodplain Management, as amended by EO 13690, Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input. Comments due 01/30/2017.

FED121616-7 Hazardous Materials

12/13/2016 81 FR 90061 HTML | PDF

Notice Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Hazardous Materials: Use of DOT Specification 39 Cylinders for Liquefied

Flammable Compressed Gas

Announces a safety advisory stating that DOT-39 cylinders having an

internal volume exceeding 75 in3 should not be filled with liquefied flammable compressed gases.

FED121616-8 Hazardous Materials Transportation

12/05/2016 81 FR 87510 HTML | PDF

Proposed Rule

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Hazardous Materials: Notification of the Pilot-in-Command and Response

to Air Related Petitions for Rulemaking (RRR) [49 CFR Parts 172 and 175]

Proposes revisions to the HMR to align with current international standards for the air transportation of hazardous materials. Also proposes miscellaneous updates to standards in response to petitions

received. Comments due 02/03/2017. [RIN 2137-AF10]

FED121616-9 Natural Resources

12/08/2016 81 FR 88681 HTML | PDF

Notice U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

National Lakes Assessment 2012 Final Report

Announces availability of the final NLA 2012 report, which describes the

biological, chemical, and physical condition of lakes in the U.S.

Additional information is available on EPA's website.

FED121616-10 Natural

Resources

12/06/2016 81 FR 87981

HTML | PDF

Notice Office of Science and Technology Policy

Framework for a Federal Strategic Plan for Soil Science

Solicits comments on a framework to identify current gaps, needs, and opportunities in soil science. The document also recommends priorities

for future research initiatives. Comments due 01/10/2017.

FED121616-11

NASA HQ and

Centers should be aware of this

action.

Policy 12/08/2016 81 FR 88609 HTML | PDF

Notice Executive Office of the President

Executive Order 13751: Safeguarding the Nation From the Impacts of

Invasive Species

Amends EO 13112 and establishes actions for certain agencies, including

NASA, to continue coordinated federal control efforts related to the prevention, eradication, and control of invasive species.

FED121616-12 Radiation

Exposure

12/08/2016 81 FR 88710 HTML | PDF

Notice U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Instructions for Recording and Reporting Occupational Radiation Dose

Data

Announces issuance of revised regulatory guidance, including:

Methods for preparation, retention, and reporting of records of occupational radiation doses

Monitoring and reporting occupational exposure and determining prior doses

Instructions for completing certain forms

FED121616-13 Toxic Substances

12/15/2016 81 FR 90840 HTML | PDF

Notice U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

TSCA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Standards for Small

Manufacturers and Processors

Solicits comments on standards used to determine if an organization

qualifies as a small manufacturer or processor for purposes of reporting and recordkeeping requirements under TSCA. Comments due 01/17/2017.

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Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Citation

Type Action

Description

FED121616-14 Toxic

Substances

TCE

12/16/2016 81 FR 91592

HTML | PDF

Proposed

Rule

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Trichloroethylene; Regulation of Certain Uses Under TSCA §6(a) [40 CFR Part 751]

Proposes the following:

Prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of TCE for use

in aerosol degreasing Prohibit commercial use of TCE for aerosol degreasing Require manufacturers, process, and distributors to provide

downstream notification of these prohibitions throughout the supply chain

Recordkeeping requirements

Comments due 02/14/2017. [RIN 2070-AK03]

FED121616-15 Vessels 12/14/2016 81 FR 90404 HTML | PDF

Notice

Meeting

U.S. Department of State

Notice of Public Meeting

Announces a meeting to prepare for the upcoming PPR4. Agenda topics

include:

Safety and pollution hazards of chemicals

Review of MARPOL requirements that impact cargo residues and tank washings of high viscosity and persistent floating products

Review of guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems

Meeting is scheduled for 01/11/2017 in Washington, D.C.

FED121616-16 Waste

Hazardous Waste

12/07/2016 81 FR 88236 HTML | PDF

Notice

Meeting

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System (“e-Manifest”) Advisory Board; Notice of Public Meeting

Announces a meeting to discuss the launch of the HW e-manifest system. Meeting is scheduled to begin 01/10/2017 in Arlington, Virginia, and will

be available via webcast.

FED121616-17 Water

Drinking

Water

12/05/2016 81 FR 87553 HTML | PDF

Notice

Meeting

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Peer Review of EPA's Biologically Based Dose-Response (BBDR) Model

for Perchlorate in Drinking Water-Final List of Peer Reviewers, Notice of the Public Peer Review Meeting and Final Peer Review Charge

Questions

Announces a meeting to discuss the draft BBDR model and report for

perchlorate in drinking water. Meeting is scheduled to begin 01/10/2017 in Arlington, Virginia, and will be available via teleconference.

FED121616-18 Water

NPDES

12/09/2016 81 FR 89320

HTML | PDF

Final Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit Remand Rule [40 CFR

Part 122]

Finalizes revisions to small MS4 regulations to allow alternative

approaches for permitting authorities to determine adequate BMPs and other requirements necessary to reduce pollutants. Effective 01/09/2017. [RIN 2040–AF57]

Proposed revisions would not establish new substantive

requirements for small MS4s.

Other News and Developments

2016 FEMP Award Winner

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) was recognized as a 2016 Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Award winner. FEMP Awards recognize individuals, groups, and organizations for significant contributions to energy and water efficiency within the federal government. Additionally, projects related to renewable energy implementation, sustainable practices, and transportation management are also recognized. JPL, together with CEG Solutions, LLC, was recognized for successfully executing an energy savings performance contract that included upgrades to 120 buildings, resulting in annual savings of 47 billion Btu of energy, 18 million gallons of water, and almost $1.2 million in costs.

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NASA CYGNSS Satellite Mission Update

On 15 December 2016, NASA announced the successful launch of the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) mission. The collaborative venture with the Southwest Research Institute and University of Michigan deployed eight microsatellites to capture detailed measurements in and near the inner core of tropical weather systems. All eight of the launched satellites have been contacted successfully and declared operational. The mission soon will move to the engineering phase and begin collecting scientific data. NASA's Earth Observatory website provides updates regarding the mission.

IRIS Updates

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the final Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) assessment for ethylene oxide. IRIS is a human health assessment program that evaluates information about the potential health effects associated with exposure to various chemicals found in the environment.

Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Webinar

As part of the ongoing seminars on the Contaminated Site Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) resource initiative, EPA will host a webinar on 09 January 2017 to discuss the recent provisions of EPA's final rule Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements. The updated provisions are effective 30 May 2017 and include significant revisions to existing Resource Conservation and Recovery Act hazardous waste program regulations. Registration is required for attendance and available through EPA's CLU-IN website.

GoLIVE Ice Observing Project

On 12 December 2016, NASA announced the Global Land Ice Velocity Extraction (GoLIVE) project, a collaborative effort with the United States Geological Survey to use imagery and data from the LandSat8 satellite to track the movement of glaciers and ice sheets across the globe in close to real-time. The data collected by the satellite is expected to help determine the conditions that cause ice sheets to change, more accurately predict when sudden changes to glaciers or ice sheets may occur, and provide insight into the potential impacts to coastal communities from rising oceans.

National Action Plan for Freshwater Update

The Interagency Water Resources and Climate Change Workgroup recently released the report, "Looking Forward: Priorities for Managing Freshwater Resources in a Changing Climate," which addresses ways to mitigate risks to water resources. The report updates the 2011 National Action Plan, the goal of which is to increase preparedness to extreme weather events through advances in the following water resource areas: data and research, planning and decision support, and training and outreach.

AWRA Water Resources Symposium

On 07 April 2017, the National Capital Region (NCR) section of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) will host the 2017 NCR Water Resources Symposium in Washington, D.C. The conference invites water professionals from various backgrounds to share knowledge and experiences in water research, technology, management, and regulation. Registration is available through NCR's website.

International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse

From 23 July 2017 through 27 July 2017, the International Water Association (IWA) will host the 11th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse in Long Beach, California.

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The conference aims to provide a venue for professionals to share knowledge and experience with various water reclamation and reuse projects, technologies, and services. The prolonged California drought will be highlighted as a case study, with a focus on the increasing challenges and advantages of water reclamation and reuse. Registration is available through IWA's website.

NIST Polymer-Based AM Roadmap

On 12 December 2016, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the release of the Measurement Science Roadmap for Polymer-Based Additive Manufacturing (AM), which outlines current and future AM application capabilities, scientific challenges, and the required research and development necessary to further advance polymer-based AM technology and assist with standards development. AM is currently used to produce metal-based parts in the aircraft, automotive, and manufacturing industries by referencing a 3-D digital model to build parts one layer at a time with high precision and complexity.

NASA Regulatory Communication Working Group Updates

The next Regulatory Communication Working Group call will be held on Wednesday, 15 February 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

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2.0 State Regulatory Reviews

The following sections provide details about the regulatory actions reviewed for selected states in which NASA facilities and related operations are located.

Alabama State Regulatory Review

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations in Alabama.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

AL121616-1 Air

SIP - Ozone

12/05/2016 81 FR 87503 HTML | PDF

Proposed Rule

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Air Plan Disapproval; AL; Prong 4 Visibility for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone

Standard [40 CFR Part 52]

Proposes to disapprove visibility transport (Prong 4) SIP revisions related to infrastructure requirements for the 8-hour Ozone NAAQS. Comments due 12/27/2016.

California State Regulatory Review

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations in California.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

CA121616-1

SSFL, JPL,

Goldstone, and AFRC should be aware of

this action.

Air

SIP

12/09/2016 81 FR 89094 HTML | PDF

Notice U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit

Announces availability of a proposed consent decree, which would

establish deadlines for EPA to take final action on SIP submissions for multiple areas, including the following:

Los Angeles - South Coast Air Basin, California

Los Angeles - San Bernardino Counties (Antelope Valley & Mojave Desert), California

Ventura County, California

Comments due 01/09/2017.

CA121616-2 Toxic Substances

PHGs - Nitrate, Nitrite

12/16/2016 CRNR 2016, 51z, p. 2158

Notice

Workshop

Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Draft Technical Support Document on the Proposed Update of the Public

Health Goals for Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water

Announces availability of a draft technical support document, which proposes updates to PHGs for nitrate and nitrite in drinking water. Workshop is scheduled for 02/13/2017 in Sacramento, California.

PHGs define the level of a contaminant in drinking water at which

adverse health effects are not expected to occur from lifetime exposure. Additional information is available on OEHHA's website.

Energy Standards for Computers and Monitors

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced the adoption of energy efficiency standards for computer equipment, including desktops, laptops, monitors, workstations, and small-scale servers. Implementation of the new standards are estimated to save 2,332 gigawatt hours per year, a potential consumer savings of $370 million annually. The standards will be implemented in phases for various equipment types beginning on 01 January 2018. Additional information is available on CEC's website.

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California Air Districts Regulatory Review

2.2.2.1 Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and

related operations in the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Citation

Type Action

Description

CAA121616-1 Air

SIP - Ozone

12/15/2016 81 FR 90754 HTML | PDF

Proposed Rule

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Partial Approval, Partial Disapproval of California Air Plan Revisions,

Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District [40 CFR Part 52]

Proposes partial approval and partial disapproval of revisions to the

AVAQMD portion of the SIP regarding RACT requirements for the 1997 and 2008 8-hour Ozone NAAQS. Comments due 01/17/2017.

2.2.2.2 Bay Area Air Quality Management District

No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

2.2.2.3 Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District

No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District.

2.2.2.4 Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA Centers and related operations in the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District.

CDAWG Conference Presentations

The California Desert Air Working Group (CDAWG) held an annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 16–17 November 2016. Conference presentations on various topics are available for review.

2.2.2.5 South Coast Air Quality Management District

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations in the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

CAS121616-1 Air 12/09/2016 SCAQMD

Website

Proposed

Rule

South Coast Air Quality Management District

Control of Emissions From Metal Grinding Operations at Metal Forging

Facilities

Proposes new Rule 1430 to reduce toxic and PM emissions from dry

metal grinding and cutting operations, including operating and annual compliance requirements.

2.2.2.6 Ventura County Air Pollution Control District

No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.

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Florida State Regulatory Review

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations in Florida.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

FL121616-1 Administrative

Professional

Certifications

12/13/2016 FAR Notice #18365900

Final Rule Department of Health

General Provisions [Chapter 64E-18.001, F.A.C.]

Finalizes repeal of an unnecessary rule that restates a statutory

requirement. Effective 12/29/2016.

FL121616-2 Air 12/06/2016 FAR Notice #18344657

Proposed Rule

Department of Environmental Protection

Federal Regulations Adopted by Reference [Chapter 62-204.800, F.A.C.]

Proposes amendments to incorporate by reference various federal air

pollution program requirements. Proposed rule text is available for review. Comments due 12/27/2016.

FL121616-3 Air

Emissions

12/06/2016 FAR Notice

#18344075

Notice Department of Environmental Protection

Stationary Sources - Emissions Standards [Chapter 62-296, F.A.C.]

Announces intent to propose a rule that would:

Address the need for alternative air emissions limitations during

transient operating conditions at regulated facilities, including during periods of startup and shutdown

Revise and clarify provisions that are outdated or superseded by

federal standards

FL121616-4 Air

SIP

12/06/2016 FAR Notice

#18344851

Notice

Hearing

Department of Environmental Protection

Air Resource Management

Solicits comments on proposed SIP revisions related to stationary source air emissions monitoring requirements, including incorporating:

Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C., “General Emissions Test Requirements,”

amendments made 03/09/2015 Rule 62-297.440, F.A.C., “Supplementary Test Procedures,”

amendments made 07/10/2014

Rule 62-297.450, F.A.C., “EPA VOC Capture Efficiency Test Procedures,” amendments made 07/10/2014

Also proposes to remove from the SIP repealed Rule 62-297.401, F.A.C., “Compliance Test Methods”. Proposed revisions are available for review.

Hearing is tentatively scheduled for 01/10/2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. Comments due 01/05/2017.

FL121616-5 Water

Wastewater

12/13/2016 FAR Notice

#18365415

Final Rule Department of Health

U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Textural Classification System

[Chapter 64E-6.016, F.A.C.]

Finalizes rule repeal due to duplicate language related to sewage

treatment and disposal that is incorporated by reference in Rule 64E-6.004, FAC. Effective 12/29/2016.

Louisiana State Regulatory Review

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related

operations in Louisiana.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

LA121616-1 Natural

Resources

12/14/2016 81 FR 90375

HTML | PDF

Final Rule U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System; Availability of Final Revised Maps for Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Finalizes revisions to multiple CBRA unit boundaries, including certain areas in coastal Louisiana. Effective 12/14/2016.

Maryland State Regulatory Review

No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for Maryland.

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Mississippi State Regulatory Review

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations in Mississippi.

New Mexico State Regulatory Review

No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for New Mexico.

Ohio State Regulatory Review

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations in Ohio.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

OH121616-1 Air

Emissions

12/07/2016 DAPC– What's New

Final Rule Division of Air Pollution Control, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

NOx and VOC Emission Statements [OAC 3745-24]

Finalizes minor revisions to NOx and VOC emission statement rules.

Effective 12/17/2016.

Affected rules contain requirements for annual NOx and VOC

emissions reporting when emissions exceed 25 TPY.

OH121616-2 Air

Fees

12/07/2016 DAPC– What's New

Final Rule Division of Air Pollution Control, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Air Pollution Control Fees [OAC 3745-78]

Finalizes minor revisions related to requirements for emission fee

reporting for PM, SO2, organic compounds, nitrogen compounds, and

lead. Effective 12/17/2016.

OH121616-3 Waste

Hazardous

Waste

11/29/2016 DMWM – Rules and Laws

Proposed Rule

Hearing

Division of Materials and Waste Management, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Hazardous Waste Rules [OAC 3745-50, 3745-51, 3745-52, 3745-55,

3745-57, 3745-65, 3745-66, 3745-67, 3745-68, 3745-69, 3745-205, 3745-266, 3745-270, and 3745-279]

Proposes revisions to HW management rules to align with federal regulations and make various minor amendments. Hearing is scheduled

for 01/05/2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Comments due 01/05/2017.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

MS121616-1 Air

SIP - PM2.5

12/12/2016 81 FR 89391 HTML | PDF

Final Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Air Plan Approval/Disapproval; MS; Infrastructure Requirements for the

2012 PM2.5 [40 CFR Part 52]

Finalizes approval and disapproval of SIP revisions related to

infrastructure requirements for the 2012 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. Effective

01/11/2017.

MS121616-2

SSC should be

aware of this action.

Restricted Waters

12/14/2016 81 FR 90292 HTML | PDF

Final Rule U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

East Pearl River, Within the Acoustic Buffer Area of the John C. Stennis

Space Center, and Adjacent to Lands, in Hancock County, Mississippi; Danger Zone

Proposes to revise regulations to extend the danger zone in the acoustic buffer on the Pearl River used for NSWC training operations at SSC.

Comments due 01/13/2017.

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Texas State Regulatory Review

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations in Texas.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

TX121616-1 Air

NAAQS -

Ozone

12/14/2016 81 FR 90207 HTML | PDF

Final Rule U.S Environmental Protection Agency

Determination of Nonattainment and Reclassification of the Houston-

Galveston-Brazoria 2008 8-hr Ozone Nonattainment Area [40 CFR Part 81]

Finalizes determination that the HGB nonattainment area failed to attain

the 2008 8-hr Ozone NAAQS by the deadline and reclassifies the HGB area as "moderate." Also establishes a submission deadline of

01/01/2017 for revised SIP requirements related to reclassified area. Effective 12/14/2016.

Utah State Regulatory Review

No regulatory items of interest were identified during this reporting period for Utah.

Virginia State Regulatory Review

This summary includes items that were reviewed for potential impacts to NASA-related operations in Virginia.

Tracking Number

Subject Date

Published Ref. Page

Type Action

Description

VA121616-1 Occupational Safety

12/12/2016 33:8 VA.R. 812-824

Proposed Rule

Hearing

Safety and Health Codes Board, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

Virginia Voluntary Protection Program [16VAC25-200]

Proposes to establish a VPP to promote and recognize employer implementation of exceptional health and safety management systems.

Hearing is scheduled for 02/16/2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Comments due 02/10/2017.

VA121616-2 Water

Water Quality

12/14/2016 Virginia Town

Hall Website

Notice State Water Control Board, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Virginia Water Protection Permit Regulation [9VAC25-210]

Solicits comments on the Board's intent to conditionally certify Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities authorized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Regional Permit 16-RP-05.

Comments due 01/17/2017.