Significant Guidance Documents - Air
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Name (ID Number) |
Comment
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Learn More
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Issuance Date
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Date Added to This List
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Most Recent Revision
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Acceptability of Implementation Plan Regulations in Nonattainment Areas (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0736-0001) |
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12/09/1976
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Air Quality Analysis for PSD (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0761-0001) |
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07/05/1988
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Alternative Control Techniques Document - Industrial Cleaning Solvents (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0535-0027) |
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02/1994
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Alternative Control Technology Document: Surface Coating Operations at Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Facilities (EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0357-0032) |
04/1994
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Averaging Times for Compliance with VOC Emission Limits - SIP Revision Policy (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0734-0001) |
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01/20/1984
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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BACT and LAER for Emissions of NOx and VOC at Tier 2/ Gasoline Sulfur Refinery Projects (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0751-0001) |
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01/19/2001
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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BACT for Proposed Coal-Fired Power Plants (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0754-0001) |
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12/13/2005
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Calculated Potential to Emit (PTE) for Emergency Generators (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0764-0001) |
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09/06/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Calculating Potential to Emit (PTE) and Other Guidance for Grain Handling Facilities (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0744-0001) |
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11/14/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Certification Procedure for Light-Duty and Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines Using Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Technologies (CISD-07-07) |
3/27/2007
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07/24/2007
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n/a
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Conditional Approvals (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0735-0001) |
08/26/1992
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Coating Operations at Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Operations (EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0450-0008) |
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12/1997
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations (EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0457-0002) |
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1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Control Techniques Guidelines for Large Appliance Coatings (EPA 453/R-07-004) |
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10/09/2007
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11/08/2007
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n/a
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Control Techniques Guidelines for Metal Furniture Coatings (EPA 453/R-07-005) |
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10/09/2007
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11/08/2007
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n/a
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Control Techniques Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry (EPA-453/B-16-001) | Comment | Learn More | 10/20/2016 | 10/28/2016 | n/a |
Control Techniques Guidelines for Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings (EPA 453/R-07-003) |
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10/09/2007
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11/08/2007
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n/a
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Control Techniques Guidelines for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Operations (Surface Coating) (EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0357-0033) |
08/27/1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Control Techniques Guidelines: Industrial Cleaning Solvents (Draft) (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0535-0026 & EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0535-0026.1) |
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08/01/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Crediting Maximum Achievable Control Technology Emission Reductions for NSR Netting and Offsets (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0747-0001) |
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11/12/1997
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Definition of Regulated Pollutant for Particulate Matter for Purposes of Title V (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0743-0001) |
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10/16/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Developing a Tribal Implementation Plan (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0729-0001) |
10/2002
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Draft Control Techniques Guideline for Flat Wood Paneling Coating (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0538-0013) |
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08/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Draft Control Techniques Guideline for Flexible Package Printing (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0537-0026) |
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07/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Emissions from Landfills (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0755-0001) |
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10/06/1987
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Federal Guidance Report No. 9: Radiation Protection Guidance for Diagnostic X Rays (EPA 520/4-76-019) |
10/1976
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Federal Guidance Report No. 11: Limiting Values of Radionuclide Intake and Air Concentration and Dose Conversion Factors for Inhalation, Submersion, and Ingestion (EPA 520/1-88-020) |
09/1988
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Federal Guidance Report No. 12: External Exposure to Radionuclides in Air, Water, and Soil (EPA 402-R-93-81) |
09/1993
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Federal Guidance Report No. 13: Cancer Risk Coefficients for Environmental Exposure to Radionuclides (EPA 402-R-99-001) |
09/1999
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Guidance for Implementing Section 141 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EPA-420-B-10-008) |
02/22/2010
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03/08/2010
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n/a
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Guidance on the Major Source Determination for Certain Hazardous Air Pollutants (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0750-0001) |
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08/14/2000
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Guidance on the Preparation of Exceptional Events Demonstrations for Wildfire Events that May Influence Ozone Concentrations (EPA-HQ-OAR-2016-0572) | Comment | Learn More | 09/16/2016 | 09/27/2016 | n/a |
Guideline Series: Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithographic Printing, Draft (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0536-0039) |
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09/1993
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Identification of Candidates for BACT Determinations (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0752-0001) |
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2003
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Implementation of North County PSD Remand (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0758-0001) |
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09/22/1987
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Implementation of NSR Requirement in PM2.5 Nonattainment Areas (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0753-0001) |
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04/05/2005
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Implementation of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) on Hydrocarbon Stationary Sources (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0731-0001) |
02/02/1978
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Improving Air Quality With Economic Incentive Programs (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0730-0001) |
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01/2001
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Interim Air Quality Policy on Wildland and Prescribed Fires (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0776-0001) |
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04/23/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Interim Implementation of New Source Review Requirements for PM2.5 (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0746-0001) |
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10/21/1997
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Letter to B. Carhart, Ozone Transport Commission from J. Seitz, OAQPS (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0740-0001) |
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03/31/1993
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Letter to Stokes, National Cattelemen's Association (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0775-0001) |
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11/02/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Letter to Taranto, Exxon Chemical Correcting Memo on Crediting of Maximum Achievable Control Technology Reductions (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0748-0001) |
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05/18/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Operational Guidance on Control Technology for New and Modified Municipal Waste Combustors (MWCs) (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0739-0001) |
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06/26/1987
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Options for Limiting the Potential to Emit (PTE) of a Stationary Source Under Section 112 and Title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA) (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0742-0001) |
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01/25/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Policy on Excess Emissions During Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance, and Malfunctions - #1 (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0732-0001) |
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09/28/1982
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Policy on Excess Emissions During Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance, and Malfunctions - #2 (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0732-0002) |
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09/20/1999
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Policy on Excess Emissions During Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance, and Malfunctions - #3 (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0732-0003) |
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12/05/2001
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Potential to Emit (PTE) Guidance for Specific Source Categories (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0772-0001) |
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04/14/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Potential to Emit Transition Policy for Part 71 Implementation in Indian Country (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0749-0001) |
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03/07/1999
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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PSD and Title V Permitting Guidance for Greenhouse Gases (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0841-0001) |
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11/10/2010
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11/10/2010
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n/a
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Radiation Protection Guidance to Federal Agencies for Occupational Exposure (52 FR 2822-2834) |
01/1987
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Release of Interim Policy on Federal Enforceability Limitations on Potential to Emit (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0767-0001) |
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01/22/1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Response to Request for Guidance on Use of Pre-1990 ERC's and adjusting for RACT at Time of Use (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0741-0001) |
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08/26/1994
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery in Situations Where Widespread Use of Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery is Demonstrated (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0737-0001) |
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12/12/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Section 107 Designation Policy Summary (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0733-0001) |
04/21/1983
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Source Determinations for Oil and Gas Industries (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0629-0001) |
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1/12/2007
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07/24/2007
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n/a
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Technical Assistance Document for the Submission of State/Local/Tribal Requests for Delegation and Approval of Alternatives to Section 112 Rules, Programs, or Requirements (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0728-0001) |
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04/2001
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Third Extension of the January 25, 1995 Potential to Emit Transition Guidance (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0766-0001) |
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12/20/1999
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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White Paper for Streamlined Development of Title V applications (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0774-0001) |
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07/10/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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White Paper Number 2 for Improved Implementation of the Part 70 Operating Permits Program (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0745-0001) |
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03/05/1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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Withdrawal of Source Determinations for Oil and Gas Industries (EPA-OAR-2007-0629-0003) |
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09/22/2009
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10/13/2009
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n/a
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