(a) Each petition sent to the Administrator under subsection (i) of the AIM Act shall include the following elements:
(1) The sector and subsector(s) for which restrictions on use of the regulated substance would apply.
(2) For each sector and subsector identified in a petition, the restriction on the use of a regulated substance through any of the following:
(i) A global warming potential limit that will apply to regulated substances or blends containing regulated substances with global warming potentials at or above that limit;
(ii) Identification of the regulated substance(s) or blend(s) containing a regulated substance to be restricted and its global warming potential according to § 84.64; or
(iii) Another form of restriction with an explanation for why a restriction under paragraph (a)(2)(i) or (ii) of this section would not be appropriate.
(3) For each restriction on the use of a regulated substance contained in a petition, the effective date on which the regulated substance use restriction would commence and information supporting the identified effective date.
(4) Address whether the Administrator negotiate with stakeholders in accordance with the negotiated rulemaking procedure provided for under subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, including an explanation of their position to support or oppose the use of the negotiated rulemaking procedure.
(5) For each requested restriction, to the extent practicable, information related to the considerations provided in subsection (i)(4) of 42 U.S.C. 7675 to facilitate the Agency's review of the petition.
(b) Any petition submitted to the Administrator must be submitted electronically using the methods prescribed by the Administrator.
authority: Pub. L. 116-260, Division S, Sec. 103
source: 86 FR 55201, Oct. 5, 2021, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 40 CFR 84.62