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Re: E&E News inquiry
Thanks so much, Molly.
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On Jul 7, 2018, at 1:47 PM, Block, Molly <block.molly@epa.gov> wrote:
Maxine -
In November 2017, the U S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to repeal certain emission requirements for gliders. This proposal also contemplated as alternatives or additional measures an extension of compliance deadlines, and raising the cap on the number of gliders allowed to be built by small manufacturers.
The requirements in question first took effect in January 2017, and limit the number of new glider vehicles that small manufacturers can produce and sell without being subject to additional requirements. The limit took effect in two stages. In 2017, small manufacturers were limited to the number of gliders they built in their biggest production year between 2010 and 2014. In 2018, small manufacturers are limited to no more than 300 gliders.
After taking into consideration the public comments received as well as engagement with stakeholders, EPA has determined that additional evaluation of a number o f matters is required before it can take final action on one or more aspects of the proposal. Until a final rule can be completed to bring regulatory certainty to glider manufacturers, the Agency is considering interim steps to reduce severe impacts on the industry. First, EPA is considering an extension of the compliance date, which would set a new effective date of December 31. 2019. And, second, the Agency is exercising its enforcement discretion in 2018 and 2019 for small manufacturers who limit production to the interim cap provided in 2017.
This is an action developed through coordination of both the EPA Office o f Air and Radiation and EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
Have a good weekend! Molly
Sent from my iPhone On Jul 7, 2018, at 1:03 PM, Maxine Joselovj
Hi Molly,
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I'm a reporter for E&E News who is writing a story for Monday about the following report in the New York
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Times: https://www.nvtimes.eom/2018/07/06/us/glider-tracks-loopholepruitt.html
Could you please confirm that EPA made this decision on Friday regarding glider trucks and provide any additional comment or information? And could you say whether Andrew Wheeler was involved in the decision?
My deadline is Monday at noon. Thanks so much for your consideration over the weekend.
Thanks, Maxine
Maxine Joselow
E&E News reporter
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