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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, any information submitted under this part claimed as confidential remains subject to evaluation by EPA under 40 CFR part 2, subpart B.
(b) The following information contained in submissions under this part is not entitled to confidential treatment under 40 CFR part 2, subpart B or 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4):
(1) Submitter's name.
(2) The name and location of the facility, if applicable.
(3) The general nature of a request.
(4) The relevant time period for a request, if applicable.
(c) The following information incorporated into EPA determinations on submissions under this section is not entitled to confidential treatment under 40 CFR part 2, subpart B or 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4):
(1) Submitter's name.
(2) The name and location of the facility, if applicable.
(3) The general nature of a request.
(4) The relevant time period for a request, if applicable.
(5) The extent to which EPA either granted or denied the request and any relevant terms and conditions.
(d) EPA may disclose the information specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section on its website, or otherwise make it available to interested parties, without additional notice, notwithstanding any claims that the information is entitled to confidential treatment under 40 CFR part 2, subpart B and 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.1090.15 Confidential business information - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-40-protection-of-environment/cfr-sect-40-1090-15/
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