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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 271

[FRL-4829-2]

 

Alabama; Final Authorization of Revisions to State Hazardous 
Waste Management Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Immediate final rule.

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SUMMARY: Alabama has applied for final authorization of revisions to 
its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and 
Recovery Act (RCRA). Alabama's revisions consist of the provisions 
contained in RCRA Cluster I. These requirements are listed in section B 
of this document. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has 
reviewed Alabama's application and has made a decision, subject to 
public review and comment, that Alabama's hazardous waste program 
revisions satisfy all of the requirements necessary to qualify for 
final authorization. Thus, EPA intends to approve Alabama's hazardous 
waste program revisions. Alabama's application for program revisions is 
available for public review and comment.

DATES: Final authorization for Alabama's program revisions shall be 
effective April 4, 1994, unless EPA publishes a prior Federal Register 
action withdrawing this immediate final rule. All comments on Alabama's 
program revision application must be received by the close of business, 
March 3, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Copies of Alabama's program revision application are 
available during 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following addresses for 
inspection and copying: Alabama Department of Environmental Management, 
1751 Congressman W.L. Dickinson Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36130: (205) 
271-7737; U.S. EPA Region IV, Library, 345 Courtland Street, NE., 
Atlanta, Georgia 30365; (404) 347-4216. Written comments should be sent 
to Al Hanke at the address listed below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al Hanke, Chief, State Programs 
Section, Waste Programs Branch, Waste Management Division, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 345 Courtland Street, NE., Atlanta, 
Georgia 30365; (404) 347-2234.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    States with final authorization under section 3006(b) of the 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (``RCRA'' or ``the Act''), 42 
U.S.C. 6926(b), have a continuing obligation to maintain a hazardous 
waste program that is equivalent to, consistent with, and no less 
stringent than the Federal hazardous waste program.
    In addition, as an interim measure, the Hazardous and Solid Waste 
Amendments of 1984 (Public Law 98-616, November 8, 1984, hereinafter 
``HSWA'') allows States to revise their programs to become 
substantially equivalent instead of equivalent to RCRA requirements 
promulgated under HSWA authority. States exercising the latter option 
receive ``interim authorization'' for the HSWA requirements under 
section 3006(g) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6926(g), and later apply for final 
authorization for the HSWA requirements. Revisions to State hazardous 
waste programs are necessary when Federal or State statutory or 
regulatory authority is modified or when certain other changes occur. 
Most commonly, State program revisions are necessitated by changes to 
EPA's regulations in 40 CFR parts 124260 through 268 and 270.

B. Alabama

    Alabama initially received final authorization for its base, RCRA 
program effective on December 22, 1987. Alabama received authorization 
for revisions to its program on January 28, 1992, July 12, 1992, 
December 21, 1992, May 17, 1993, and November 23, 1993. On July 1, 
1992, Alabama submitted program revision application for additional 
program approvals. Today, Alabama is seeking approval of its program 
revisions in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21(b)(3).
    EPA has reviewed Alabama's application and has made an immediate 
final decision that Alabama's hazardous waste program revisions satisfy 
all of the requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. 
Consequently, EPA intends to grant final authorization for the 
additional program modifications to Alabama. The public may submit 
written comments on EPA's immediate final decision up until March 3, 
1994. Copies of Alabama's application for these program revisions are 
available for inspection and copying at the locations indicated in the 
ADDRESSES section of this notice.
    Approval of Alabama's program revisions shall become effective 
April 4, 1994, unless an adverse comment pertaining to the State's 
revisions discussed in this notice is received by the end of the 
comment period. If an adverse comment is received EPA will publish 
either: (1) A withdrawal of the immediate final decision or (2) a 
notice containing a response to comments which either affirms that the 
immediate final decision takes effect or reverses the decision.
    EPA shall administer any RCRA hazardous waste permits, or portions 
of permits that contain conditions based upon the Federal program 
provisions for which the State is applying for authorization and which 
were issued by EPA prior to the effective date of this authorization. 
EPA will suspend issuance of any further permits under the provisions 
for which the State is being authorized on the effective date of this 
authorization.
    Alabama is today seeking authority to administer the following 
Federal requirements promulgated on July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991.

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                                                                                  FR                                                                    
                  Federal requirement                      FR reference      promulgation                          State authority                      
                                                                                 date                                                                   
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Checklist 80:                                                                                                                                           
    Toxicity Characteristic; Hydrocarbon Recovery       55 FR 40834, 56 FR        10/5/90,  335-14-2-.01(4)(b)11.                                       
     Operations.                                         3978, 56 FR 13406.        2/1/91,                                                              
                                                                                    4/2/91                                                              
Checklist 81:                                                                                                                                           
    Petroleum Refinery Primary and Secondary Oil/Water/ 55 FR 46354.......        11/2/90,  335-14-2-.04(2)(a)(b).                                      
     Solids Separation Sludge Listing (F037 and F038).  55 FR 51707.......        12/17/90  335-14-2-Appendix VII.                                      
Checklist 82:                                                                                                                                           
    Wood Preserving Listings..........................  55 FR 50450.......         12/6/90  335-14-1-.02(1).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-2-.1(4)(a)9.                                         
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(2)(a).                                         
                                                                                            335-14-2-.4(6)(a)(b)(c).                                    
                                                                                            335-14-2-Appendix III, VII.                                 
                                                                                            335-14-3-.03(5)(a)(2), (a)(3)(a)(4)(a)(5).                  
                                                                                            335-14-5-.10(1).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(1)(a)(b).                                      
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(2)(a),(b),(c),(d).                             
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(5)(a-o).                                       
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(4)(a),(b).                                     
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(5)(a),(b),(c).                                 
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(6).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-6-.10(1).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-6-.23(1),(a),(b) (2)(a),(b),(c),(d).                 
                                                                                            335-14-6-.23(3)(4)(a-n).                                    
                                                                                            335-14-6-.23(5)(a-c).                                       
                                                                                            335-14-6-.23(6)(c)2.                                        
                                                                                            335-14-8-.02(13)(a-c).                                      
Checklist 83:                                                                                                                                           
    Land Disposal Restrictions for Third Scheduled      56 FR 3864........         1/31/91  335-14-2-.01(3)(d)1.                                        
     Wastes; Technical Amendments.                                                                                                                      
                                                                                            335-14-2-.03(1)(b).                                         
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(2)(a).                                         
                                                                                            335-14-3-.01(1)(2)(c).                                      
                                                                                            335-14-3-.03(5)(d)(4).                                      
                                                                                            335-14-9-.01(2)(d).                                         
                                                                                            335-14-9-.01(2)(f)1.2, (g)1.-7.                             
                                                                                            335-14-9-.01(7).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-9-.01(9).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-9-.03(4).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-9-.03(6).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-9-.04(1)(2)(3)(4).                                   
                                                                                            335-14-9-Appendix IV, V, VII, VIII, and IX.                 
                                                                                            335-14-8-.04(3).                                            
Checklist 84:                                                                                                                                           
    Toxicity Characteristic; Chloroflourocarbon         56 FR 5910........         2/13/91  335-14-2-.01(4)(b)12.                                       
     Refrigerants.                                                                                                                                      
Checklist 86:                                                                                                                                           
    Removal of Strontium Sulfide from the List of       56 FR 7567........         2/25/91  335-14-2-.04(4)(e).                                         
     Hazardous Wastes; Technical Amendment.                                                 335-14-2-Appendix VIII.                                     
Checklist 87:                                                                                                                                           
    Organic Air Emission Standards for Process Vents    56 FR 19290.......         4/26/91  335-14-5-.27(1)(4)(6).                                      
     and Equipment Leaks; Technical Amendment.                                                                                                          
                                                                                            335-14-5-.28(3).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-6-.02(4)(b)6.                                        
                                                                                            335-14-6-.05(4)(b)3.                                        
                                                                                            335-14-6-.27(1).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-7-.27(5).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-6-.27(6).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-6-.28(3).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-8-.02(15)(d)2.                                       
                                                                                            335-14-8-.02(15)(e)2.                                       
Checklist 88:                                                                                                                                           
    Administrative Stay for K069 Listing..............  56 FR 19951.......          5/1/91  335-14-2-.04(3).                                            
Checklist 89:                                                                                                                                           
    Revision to the Petroleum Refining Primary and      56 FR 21955.......         5/13/91  335-14-2-.04(2)(a).                                         
     Secondary Oil/Water/Solids Separation Sludge                                                                                                       
     Listings (F037 and F038).                                                                                                                          
Checklist 90:                                                                                                                                           
    Mining Waste Exclustion III.......................  56 FR 27330.......         6/13/91  335-14-2-.01(4)(b)7.                                        
Checklist 91:                                                                                                                                           
    Wood Preserving Listings..........................  56 FR 27332.......         6/13/91  335-14-2-.04(2).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(4)(a)4.                                        
                                                                                            335-14-6-.23(4)(a)4.                                        
Checklist 92:                                                                                                                                           
    Wood Preserving Listings; Technical Corrections...  56 FR 30192.......          7/1/91  335-14-2-.01(4)(a)9.(i).                                    
                                                                                            335-14-2-.01(4)(a)9.(ii).                                   
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(6)(b).                                         
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(6)(b)1.(i),(ii),(iii).                         
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(6)(b)2,(b)2(i),(I-V).                          
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(6)(b)2.(ii)(I-V).                              
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(6)(b)2.(ii),(I & II).                          
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(6)(b)2.(iii),(I & II),(iv).                    
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(5)(6)(b)3(b)3.(i)(I-III).                      
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(6)(b)3.(ii).                                   
                                                                                            335-14-2-.04(6)(b)4.(i).                                    
                                                                                            335-14-3-.03(5)(a)(1).                                      
                                                                                            335-14-3-.03(5)(a)2,3,4.                                    
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(1), (a),(b).                                   
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(2)(a)(b).                                      
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(2)(b)3.                                        
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(2)(c)(d).                                      
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(3)(4).                                         
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(4)(b)2.(i)(II).                                
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(4)(b)2.(ii).                                   
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(4)(e)(m)1,3.                                   
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(5).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-5-.23(6).                                            
                                                                                            335-14-6-.23(1)(a).                                         
                                                                                            335-14-6.23(4)(b)2.(ii),(iii).                              
                                                                                            335-14-6-.23(4)(m)1,3.                                      
                                                                                            335-14-8-.02(17).                                           
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    Alabama is not authorized to operate the Federal program on Indian 
Lands. This authority remains with EPA unless provided otherwise in a 
future statute or regulation.

C. Decision

    I conclude that Alabama's application for these program revisions 
meet all of the statutory and regulatory requirements established by 
RCRA. Accordingly, Alabama is granted final authorization to operate 
its hazardous waste program as revised.
    Alabama now has responsibility for permitting treatment, storage, 
and disposal facilities within its borders and carrying out other 
aspects of the RCRA program, subject to the limitations of its program 
revision application and previously approved authorities. Alabama also 
has primary enforcement responsibilities, although EPA retains the 
right to conduct inspections under section 3007 of RCRA and to take 
enforcement actions under section 3008, 3013, and 7003 of RCRA.

Compliance With Executive Order 12866

    The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this rule from the 
requirements of section 6 of Executive Order 12866.

Certification Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Pursuant to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 605(b), I hereby certify 
that this authorization will not have a significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities. This authorization effectively 
suspends the applicability of certain Federal regulations in favor of 
Alabama's program, thereby eliminating duplicative requirements for 
handlers of hazardous waste in the State. It does not impose any new 
burdens on small entities. This rule, therefore, does not require a 
regulatory flexibility analysis.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Confidential business information, Hazardous materials transportation, 
Hazardous waste, Indian lands, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control, 
Water supply.

    Authority: This notice is issued under the authority of sections 
2002(a), 3006 and 7004(b) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended 
(42 U.S.C. 6912(a), 6926, 6974(b)).
Patrick M. Tobin,
Acting Regional Administrator.
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