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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1133 United States of America 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation…
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment (99 pages, in English)

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including commercial water heaters, hot water supply boilers, and unfired hot water storage tanks (hereinafter referred to as "commercial water heating (CWH) equipment") . EPCA also requires that every 6 years, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) must determine whether more-stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would save a significant amount of energy.
Environment related objective
To promote energy conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment (99 pages, in English)

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including commercial water heaters, hot water supply boilers, and unfired hot water storage tanks (hereinafter referred to as "commercial water heating (CWH) equipment") . EPCA also requires that every 6 years, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) must determine whether more-stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would save a significant amount of energy.
Commercial water heating equipment. Environmental protection (ICS: 13.020), Domestic, commercial and industrial heating appliances (ICS: 97.100)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
97.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1134 United States of America 2016 Alternative and renewable energy Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for…
Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass -Based Diesel Volume for 2018 (40 pages, in English)

Under section 211 of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to set renewable fuel percentage standards every year. This action proposes the annual percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel , biomass -based diesel, advanced biofuel , and total renewable fuel that would apply to all motor vehicle gasoline and diesel produced or imported in the year 2017. The EPA is proposing a cellulosic biofuel volume that is below the applicable volume specified in the Act. Relying on statutory waiver authorities, the EPA is also proposing to reduce the applicable volumes of advanced biofuel and total renewable fuel.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment, in particular the clean air, by regulating renewable fuel percentage
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass -Based Diesel Volume for 2018 (40 pages, in English)

Under section 211 of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to set renewable fuel percentage standards every year. This action proposes the annual percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel , biomass -based diesel, advanced biofuel , and total renewable fuel that would apply to all motor vehicle gasoline and diesel produced or imported in the year 2017. The EPA is proposing a cellulosic biofuel volume that is below the applicable volume specified in the Act. Relying on statutory waiver authorities, the EPA is also proposing to reduce the applicable volumes of advanced biofuel and total renewable fuel.
Renewable fuel standard program. Environmental protection (ICS: 13.020), Fuels (ICS: 75.160)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
75.160
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Renewable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1135 United States of America 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Addition of Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)…
Addition of Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Category; Community Right-to-Know Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (16 pages, in English)

EPA is proposing to add a hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) category to the list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) . EPA is proposing to add this chemical category to the EPCRA section 313 list because EPA believes HBCD meets the EPCRA section 313(d)(2)(B) and (C) toxicity criteria.
Environment related objective
To reduce toxic to aquatic and terrestrial organisms by regulating toxic chemicals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Addition of Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Category; Community Right-to-Know Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (16 pages, in English)

EPA is proposing to add a hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) category to the list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) . EPA is proposing to add this chemical category to the EPCRA section 313 list because EPA believes HBCD meets the EPCRA section 313(d)(2)(B) and (C) toxicity criteria.
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) . Environmental protection (ICS: 13.020), Products of the chemical industry (ICS: 71.100)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1140 United States of America 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Other
Energy Efficiency (3 pages, in English) Amends…
Energy Efficiency (3 pages, in English)

Amends the regulations to the latest energy standards to lower consumption requirements, modernizes building envelope, ventilation, insulation systems and other measures, and promotes cost saving s for builders, owners, and residents through offsets and improved efficiency.
Environment related objective
To promote energy efficiency by imposing lower energy consumption requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Efficiency (3 pages, in English)

Amends the regulations to the latest energy standards to lower consumption requirements, modernizes building envelope, ventilation, insulation systems and other measures, and promotes cost saving s for builders, owners, and residents through offsets and improved efficiency.
Lower energy consumption requirements. Environmental protection (ICS: 13.020), Buildings (ICS: 91.040)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
91.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1143 United States of America 2016
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and…
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
Technical Amendments to Performance Specification…
Technical Amendments to Performance Specification 18 and Procedure 6 (5 pages, in English)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make several minor technical amendments to the performance specifications and test procedures for hydrogen chloride (HCl) continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) .
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and air quality by regulating the performance specifications and test procedures for hydrogen chloride (HCl) continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical Amendments to Performance Specification 18 and Procedure 6 (5 pages, in English)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make several minor technical amendments to the performance specifications and test procedures for hydrogen chloride (HCl) continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) .
Hydrogen chloride emission monitoring. Environmental protection (ICS: 13.020), Air quality (ICS: 13.040), Products of the chemical industry (ICS: 71.100)
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
13.040
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1144 United States of America 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) (7 pages, in English)…
Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) (7 pages, in English)

To amend Part 597 of the chemical bulk storage (CBS) regulations.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating products of the chemical industry
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) (7 pages, in English)

To amend Part 597 of the chemical bulk storage (CBS) regulations.
Chemical bulk storage. Environmental protection (ICS: 13.020), Products of the chemical industry (ICS: 71.100)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 25 April 2016
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1145 United States of America 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Standards Labeling: Inspection Protocol (4 pages,…
Standards Labeling: Inspection Protocol (4 pages, in English)

Clarifies the statutes in the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) related to labeling, sampling, registration, inspection protocols, and reporting of fertilizing materials.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating fertilizing materials
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Standards Labeling: Inspection Protocol (4 pages, in English)

Clarifies the statutes in the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) related to labeling, sampling, registration, inspection protocols, and reporting of fertilizing materials.
Fertilizing materials. Fertilizers (ICS: 65.080)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1148 United States of America 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation…
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Portable Air Conditioners (60 pages, in English)

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, sets forth various provisions designed to improve energy efficiency for consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment. In addition to specifying a list of covered residential products and commercial equipment, EPCA contains provisions that enable the Secretary of Energy to classify additional types of consumer products as covered products.
Environment related objective
To promote energy conservation and efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Portable Air Conditioners (60 pages, in English)

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, sets forth various provisions designed to improve energy efficiency for consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment. In addition to specifying a list of covered residential products and commercial equipment, EPCA contains provisions that enable the Secretary of Energy to classify additional types of consumer products as covered products.
Portable air conditioners. Environmental protection (ICS: 13.020), Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners (ICS: 23.120)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
23.120
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1149 United States of America 2016 Alternative and renewable energy Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Solar Thermal and PV Equipment Testing Standards …
Solar Thermal and PV Equipment Testing Standards (1 pages, in English)

The purpose is to amend Rule 6C7-8.007, F.A.C. The effect is to update to provide clarification.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating renewable energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Solar Thermal and PV Equipment Testing Standards (1 pages, in English)

The purpose is to amend Rule 6C7-8.007, F.A.C. The effect is to update to provide clarification.
Solar thermal and PV equipment. Test conditions and procedures in general (ICS: 19.020), Solar energy engineering (ICS: 27.160)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
19.020
27.160
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 9 June 2016
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1151 United States of America 2016
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental…
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Air Plan Approval; ME; Control of Volatile…
Air Plan Approval; ME; Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing and Surface Coating Facilities (2 pages, in English)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maine. These revisions establish Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from fiberglass boat manufacturing and surface coating operations. The intended effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Maine SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
Environment related objective
To reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from fiberglass boat manufacturing and surface coating operations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Air Plan Approval; ME; Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing and Surface Coating Facilities (2 pages, in English)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maine. These revisions establish Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from fiberglass boat manufacturing and surface coating operations. The intended effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Maine SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
VOC emissions. – Air quality (ICS: 13.040), Shipbuilding and marine structures in general (ICS: 47.020), Paint coating processes (ICS: 87.020)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.040
47.020
87.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Emissions
Organic