The Contact EPA regulatory tool automates the generation of standardized, compliant letters required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act to request extensions for repairs or retrofits on impacted assets. It streamlines the preparation of official correspondence, enabling system owners to efficiently and accurately communicate with the EPA when requesting formal extensions related to leak repairs, retrofits, or appliance retirement plans.
Each generated letter can be exported as a PDF for submission. The tool supports four distinct letter types:
- 608 One Year Retrofit Plan Extension Request V2
Reference: 40 CFR 82.157(i)
Used to request an extension for completing a retrofit beyond the standard one-year timeframe. - 608 One Year Retirement Plan Extension Request
Reference: 40 CFR 82.157(i)
Used to request additional time to retire an appliance when the original schedule cannot be met. - 608 Leak Repair Extension Request V2
Reference: 40 CFR 82.157(f)
Used to seek an extension beyond the initial 30 or 120 days to complete required leak repairs. - 608 Letter Related to Chronically Leaky System
Reference: 40 CFR 82.157(j)
Although this section mandates reporting, it does not explicitly require a letter; the tool supports documentation related to chronic leaks.
By automating letter creation, the Contact EPA tool helps maintain compliance while simplifying the communication process with environmental authorities.