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The amendments are expected to ensure that control systems are properly maintained over time, ensure continuous compliance with standards and improve data accessibility; we estimate facilities nationwide will spend $2.1 million per year to comply.","action":"Final rule.","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2012/09/11/2012-20501.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":63,"title":40}],"citation":"77 FR 55698","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":null,"correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"This final action is effective on September 11, 2012. 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