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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 271

[FRL-5086-1]

 

New Mexico: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
Management Program Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Immediate final rule.

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SUMMARY: The State of New Mexico has applied for Final Authorization of 
revision to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation 
and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
has reviewed New Mexico's application and decided that its hazardous 
waste program revision satisfies all of the requirements necessary to 
qualify for final authorization. Unless adverse written comments are 
received during the review and comment period provided for public 
participation in this process, EPA intends to approve New Mexico's 
hazardous waste program revision subject to the authority retained by 
EPA in accordance with Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. 
New Mexico's application for the program revision is available for 
public review and comment.

DATES: This final authorization for New Mexico shall be effective 
December 21, 1994, unless EPA publishes a prior Federal Register (FR) 
action withdrawing this Immediate Final Rule. All comments on New 
Mexico's program revision application must be received by the close of 
business November 21, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written comments, referring to Docket Number NM-94-2, should 
be sent to Alima Patterson, Region 6 AR-NM Authorization Coordinator, 
Grants and Authorization Section (6H-HS), RCRA Programs Branch, USEPA 
Region 6, First Interstate Bank Tower at Fountain Place, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 665-8533. Copies of the New Mexico 
program revision application and the materials which EPA used in 
evaluating the revision are available for inspection and copying from 
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at the following addresses 
for inspection and copying: New Mexico Environment Department, 1190 St 
Francis Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502 and USEPA, Region 6 Library, 
12th Floor, First Interstate Bank Tower at Fountain Place, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 65202, phone (214) 665-6444.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson, Region 6 AR-NM 
Authorization Coordinator, Grants and Authorization Section (6H-HS), 
RCRA Programs Branch, USEPA Region 6, First Interstate Bank Tower at 
Fountain Place, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 665-8533.

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. 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 124, 260 through 268, and 270.

B. New Mexico

    New Mexico received final authorization January 25, 1985, (see 50 
FR 1515) to implement its base hazardous waste management program. New 
Mexico received authorization for revisions to its program on April 10, 
1990 (see 55 FR 4604), July 25, 1990 (see 55 FR 28397), December 4, 
1992 (see 57 FR 45717) and August 23, 1994. The authorized New Mexico 
RCRA program was incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR), effective December 13, 1993 (see 58 FR 52677). On 
July 26, 1994, New Mexico submitted a final complete program revision 
application for additional program approvals. Today, New Mexico is 
seeking approval of its program revision in accordance with 40 CFR 
271.21(b)(3).
    EPA reviewed New Mexico's application, and made an immediate final 
decision that New Mexico's hazardous waste program revision satisfies 
all of the requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. 
Consequently, EPA intends to grant final authorization for the 
additional program modifications to New Mexico. The public may submit 
written comments on EPA's final decision until November 21, 1994. 
Copies of New Mexico's application for program revision are available 
for inspection and copying at the locations indicated in the ADDRESSES 
section of this notice.
    Approval of New Mexico's program revision shall become effective 75 
days from the date this notice is published, unless an adverse written 
comment pertaining to the State's revision discussed in this notice is 
received by the end of the comment period. If an adverse written 
comment is received, EPA will publish either: (1) A withdrawal of the 
immediate final decision; or (2) a notice containing a response to the 
comment that either affirms that the immediate final decision takes 
effect or reverses the decision.
    New Mexico's program revision application includes State regulatory 
changes that are equivalent to the rules promulgated in the Federal 
RCRA implementing regulations in 40 CFR parts 124, 260-262, 264, 265, 
266 and 270 that were published in the Federal Register through June 
30, 1987, June 30, 1990, and June 30, 1992. This proposed approval 
includes the provisions that are listed in the chart below. This chart 
also lists the State analogs that are being recognized as equivalent to 
the appropriate Federal requirements.

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          Federal citation                       State analog           
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1. State Availability of             New Mexico Statutes Annotated      
 Information [HSWA Sec. 3006(f)]      (NMSA) 1978, Sec. 74-4-4.3 (D)    
 (AI).                                (Replacement Pamphlet 1993); New  
                                      Mexico Waste Management           
                                      Regulations (HWMR), Secs. 14-2-1  
                                      through 14-2-12 (Cumulative       
                                      Supplement 1994); HWMR-7; PARTS I 
                                      and II, Secs. 101 and 102, as     
                                      amended November 20, 1992.        
2. Existing and Newly Regulated      NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Surface Impoundments Requirements,   4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 [HSWA Sec. 3005(j)] (SR1).           PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,  
                                      601 and 602, as amended November  
                                      20, 1992.                         
3. Sharing of Information with the   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4.4.2(C) and 
 Agency for Toxic Substances and      74-4-4A(6)E (Repl. Pamp. 1993);   
 Disease Registry [RCRA Sec.          New Mexico Inspection of Public   
 3019(b)] (SI).                       Records Act NMSA 1978, Secs. 14-2-
                                      1 et seq. (Cum. Supp. 1994).      
4. Dioxin Waste Listing and          NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Management Standards, [50 FR 1978-   4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 2006] January 14, 1985. (Checklist   PARTS II, V, VI, and IX, Secs.    
 14).                                 201, 501, 502, 601, 602, and 901, 
                                      as amended November 20, 1992.     
5. Paint Filter Test, [50 FR 18370-  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 18375] April 30, 1985. (Checklist    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 16).                                 PARTS I, II, V, and VI, Secs. 101,
                                      201, 501, 502, 601, 602 and 901,  
                                      as amended November 20, 1992.     
6. HSWA Codification Rule, [50 FR    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 28702] July 15, 1985. (Checklist     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 17 A).                               PARTS I, II, III, IV, and IX,     
                                      Secs. 101, 102, 301, 401, 402 and 
                                      901, as amended November 20, 1992.
7. Household Waste, [50 FR 28702]    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 C).     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
                                      PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
8. Waste Minimization, [50 FR        NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 28702] July, 15, 1985. (Checklist    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 17 D).                               PART V, Sec. 501, as amended      
                                      November 20, 1992.                
9. Location Standards for Salt       NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Domes, Salt beds, Underground        4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Mines and Caves, [50 FR 28702]       PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,  
 July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 E).     601, and 602, as amended November 
                                      20, 1992.                         
10. HSWA Codification Rule; Liquids  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 in Landfills I, [50 FR 28702] July   4E (Repl. Pamp, 1993); HWMR-7;    
 15, 1985. (Checklist 17F).           PARTS I, II, V, VI, and IX, Secs. 
                                      101, 102, 501, 502, 601, 602 and  
                                      901, as amended November 20, 1992.
11. Dust Suppression, [50 FR 28702]  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 G).     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
                                      PART VII, Sec. 701 as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
12. Double Liners, [50 FR 28702]     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 H).     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
                                      PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,  
                                      601, and 602, as amended November 
                                      20, 1992.                         
13. Ground-Water Monitoring, [50 FR  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 28702] July 15, 1985. (Checklist     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 17 I).                               PART V, Secs. 501 and 502, as     
                                      amended November 20, 1992.        
14. Cement Kilns, [50 FR 28702]      NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 J).     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
                                      PART VII, Sec. 701, as amended    
                                      November 20, 1992.                
15. HSWA Codification Rule; Fuel     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Labeling, [50 FR 28702] July 15,     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); PARTS II,  
 1985. (Checklist 17 K).              and VII, Secs. 201 and 701, as    
                                      amended November 20, 1992.        
16. HSWA Codification Rule; Pre-     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4A and 74-4-4E 
 Construction Ban, [50 FR 27802]      (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7; PARTS 
 July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 M).     IX Secs. 901, 902, and 1003, as   
                                      amended November 20, 1992.        
17. Permit Life, [50 FR 28702] July  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4.2, 74-4-4A 
 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 N).          and 74-4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993);   
                                      HWMR-7; PARTS IX, Secs. 901, 902, 
                                      1003, as amended November 20,     
                                      1992.                             
18. HSWA Codification Rule; Omnibus  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Provision, [50 FR 28702] July 15,    4E (Repl. Pamp 1993); HWMR-7; PART
 1985. (Checklist 17 O).              IX, Sec. 901, as amended November 
                                      20, 1992.                         
16. Interim Status, [50 FR 28702]    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 July 15, 1985. (Checklist 17 P).     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
                                      PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
17. HSWA Codification Rule;          NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4.2, 74-4-4A,
 Research and Development Permits,    74-4-4E and 74-4-10D (Repl. Pamp. 
 [50 FR 28702] July 15, 1985.         1993); HWMR-7; PART IX, Sec. 901, 
 (Checklist 17 Q).                    as amended November 20, 1992.     
18. HSWA Codification Rule;          NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Hazardous Waste Exports, [50 FR      4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 28702] July 15, 1985. (Checklist     PART III, Sec. 301, as amended    
 17 R).                               November 20, 1992.                
20. HSWA Codification Rule;          NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Exposure Information, [50 FR         4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 28702] July 15, 1985. (Checklist     PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended     
 17 S).                               November 20, 1992.                
21. Listing of TDI, TDA, and DNT     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 Wastes, [50 FR 42936-42943]          4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;  
 October 23, 1985. (Checklist 18).    PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
22. Burning of Waste Fuel and Used   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Oil Fuel in Boilers and Industrial   4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Furnaces, [50 FR 49164-49211]        PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
 November 29, 1985. (Checklist 19).   November 20, 1992.                
23. Listing of Spent Solvents, [50   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 FR 53315-53320] December 31, 1985,   4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 and [51 FR 2702] as amended on       PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
 January 21, 1986. (Checklist 20).    November 20, 1993.                
24. Listing of EDB Wastes, [51 FR    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 5327-5331] February 13, 1986.        4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;  
 (Checklist 21).                      PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
25. Listing of Four Spent Solvents,  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 [51 FR 6537-6542] February 25,       4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;  
 1986. (Checklist 22).                PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
26. Generator of 100 to 1000 kg      NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Hazardous Waste, [51 FR 10146-       4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 10176] March 24, 1986. (Checklist    PARTS I, II, III, IV, and IX,     
 23).                                 Secs. 101, 102, 201, 301, 401, and
                                      901, as amended November 20, 1992.
27. Codification Rule, Technical     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Correction, [51 FR 19176-19177]      4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 May 28, 1986. (Checklist 25).        PARTS, I, V, VI, and IX, Secs.    
                                      101, 501, 502, 601, 602, and 901, 
                                      as amended November 20, 1992.     
28. Standards for Hazardous Waste    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Storage and Treatment Tank           4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Systems, [51 FR 25422-25486] July    PARTS I, II, III, V, VI, and IX,  
 14, 1986. (Checklist 28).            Secs. 101, 201, 301, 501, 601, and
                                      901, as amended November 20, 1992.
29. Biennial Report Correction, [51  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 FR 28556] August 8, 1986.            4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 (Checklist 30).                      PARTS III, V, and VI, Secs. 301,  
                                      501, 502, 601 and 602, as amended 
                                      November 20, 1992.                
30. Exports of Hazardous Waste, [51  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 FR 28664-28664] August 8, 1986.      4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 (Checklist 31).                      PART III, Sec. 301, as amended    
                                      November 20, 1992.                
31. Standards for Generators--Waste  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Minimization Certifications, [51     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 FR 35190-35194] October 1, 1986.     PARTS III, V, and VI, Secs. 301,  
 (Checklist 32).                      501, 502, 601, and 602, as amended
                                      November 20, 1992.                
32. Listing of EBDC, [51 FR 37725-   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 37729] October 24, 1986.             4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;  
 (Checklist 33).                      PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
33. Land Disposal Restrictions, [51  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 FR 40572-40654] November 7, 1986.    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 (Checklist 34).                      PARTS I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII,
                                      and IX, Secs. 101, 102, 201, 301, 
                                      401, 402, 501, 502, 601, 602, 801 
                                      and 901, as amended November 20,  
                                      1992.                             
34. California List Waste            NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Restrictions, [52 FR 25760-25792]    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 July 8, 1987. (Checklist 39).        PARTS III, IV, VI, VIII, and IX,  
                                      Secs. 301, 501, 502, 601, 602, 801
                                      and 901, as amended November 20,  
                                      1992.                             
35. Exception Reporting for Small    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Quantity Generators of Hazardous     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Waste, [52 FR 35894-35899]           PART III, Sec. 301, as amended    
 September 23, 1987. (Checklist 42).  November 20, 1992.                
36. Permit Modification, [52 FR      NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 45788] December 1, 1987.             4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 (Checklist 44 D).                    PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
37. Permit as a Shield Provision,    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 [52 FR 45788] December 1, 1987.      4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 (Checklist 44 E).                    PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
38. Permit Conditions to Protect     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4.2(C), 74-4-
 Human Health and the Environment,    4A and 74-4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993);
 [52 FR 45788] December 1, 1987.      HWMR-7; PART IX, Sec. 901, as     
 (Checklist 44 F).                    amended November 20, 1992.        
39. Post-Closure Permits, [52 FR     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 45788] December 1, 1987.             4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;    
 (Checklist 44 G).                    PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended     
                                      November 1992.                    
40. Identification and Listing of    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Hazardous Waste; Technical           4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;    
 Correction, [53 FR 27162] July 19,   PARTS I, II, III, IV, and IX,     
 1988. (Checklist 47).                Secs. 101, 102, 201, 301, 401, and
                                      901, as amended November 20, 1992.
41. Farmer Exemptions; Technical     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Corrections, [53 FR 27164-27165]     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;    
 July 19, 1988. (Checklist 48).       PART III, Sec. 301, as amended    
                                      November 20, 1992.                
42. Land Disposal Restrictions for   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 First Third Scheduled Wastes, [53    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993, HWMR-7;     
 FR 31138-31222] August 17, 1988,     PARTS I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII,
 as amended on February 27, 1989,     and IX, Secs. 101, 102, 201, 301, 
 at [54 FR 8264-8266] (Checklist      401, 402, 501, 502, 601, 602, 801,
 50).                                 and 901, as amended November 20,  
                                      1992.                             
43. Hazardous Waste Management       NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 System; Standards for Hazardous      4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7; I, 
 Waste Storage and Treatment Tank     II, III, V, VI, and IX, Secs. 101,
 Systems, [53 FR 34079-34087]         102, 201, 301, 501, 502, 601, 602,
 September 2, 1988. (Checklist 52).   and 901, as amended November 20,  
                                      1992.                             
44. Land Disposal Restrictions       NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Amendments to First Third            4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;    
 Scheduled Waste, [54 FR 18836-       PARTS V, VI, VII, and VIII, Secs. 
 18838] May 2, 1989. (Checklist 62).  501, 502, 601, 602, 701, and 801, 
                                      as amended November 20, 1992.     
45. Land Disposal Restrictions for   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Second Third Scheduled Wastes, [54   4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;    
 FR 26594-26652] June 23, 1989.       PARTS V, VI, and VIII, Secs. 501, 
 (Checklist 63).                      502, 601, 602, and 801, as amended
                                      November 20, 1992.                
46. Land Disposal Restrictions;      NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Correction to the First Third        4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;    
 Scheduled Wastes, [54 FR 36967]      PART VIII, Sec. 801, as amended   
 September 6, 1989, as amended on     November 20, 1992.                
 June 13, 1990, at [55 FR 23935]                                        
 (Checklist 66).                                                        
47. Reportable Quantity Adjustment   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Methyl Bromide Production Wastes,    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993), HWMR-7;    
 [54 FR 41402-41408] October 6,       PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
 1989. (Checklist 68).                November 20, 1992.                
49. Reportable Quantity Adjustment,  NMSA Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-4-4E  
 [54 FR 50968-50979] December 11,     (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7; PART  
 1989. (Checklist 69).                II, Sec. 201, as amended November 
                                      20, 1992.                         
50. Toxicity Characteristic          NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Revisions, [55 FR 11798-11877]       4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 March 29, 1990, as amended on June   PARTS II, V, VI, and VIII, Secs.  
 29, 1990, at [55 FR 26986-26998]     201, 501, 502, 601, 602, and 801, 
 (Checklist 74).                      as amended November 20, 1992.     
51. Listing of 1.1-Dimethydrazine    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 Production Wastes, [55 FR 18496-     4-4E (Repl. Pamp 1993), HWMR-7;   
 18506] May 2, 1990. (Checklist 75).  PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1993.                
52. HSWA Codification Rule, Double   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Liners; Correction, [55 FR 19262-    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 19264] May 9, 1990. (Checklist 77).  PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,  
                                      601, and 602, as amended November 
                                      20, 1994.                         
53. Land Disposal Restrictions for   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Third Third Scheduled Wastes, [55    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 FR 22520-22720] June 1, 1990.        PARTS V, VI, and VIII, Secs. 501, 
 (Checklist 78).                      502, 601, 602 and 801, as amended 
                                      November 20, 1992.                
54. Organic Air Emission Standards   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 for Process Vents and Equipment      4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Leaks, [55 FR 25454-25519] June      PARTS II, V, VI, and IX, Secs.    
 21, 1990. (Checklist 79).            201, 501, 601, 602, and 901 as    
                                      amended November 20, 1992.        
55. Wood Preserving Listings;        NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 Technical Corrections, [56 FR        4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); NWMR-7;  
 30192-30198], July 1, 1991.          PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
 (Checklist 92).                      November 20, 1992.                
56. Burning of Hazardous Waste in    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Boilers and Industrial Furnaces;     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Corrections and Technical            PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended     
 Amendments 1, [56 FR 32688-32852],   November 20, 1992.                
 July 17, 1991. (Checklist 94).                                         
57. Land Disposal Restrictions for   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 Electric Arc Furnace Dust (K061),    4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;  
 [56 FR 41164-41178], August 19,      PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
 1991. (Checklist 95).                November 20, 1992.                
58. Burning of Hazardous Waste in    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Boilers and industrial Furnaces;     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Technical Amendments II, [56 FR      PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
 42504-42517], August 27, 1991.       November 20, 1992.                
 (Checklist 96).                                                        
59. Exports of Hazardous Waste;      NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Technical Correction, [56 FR 43704-  4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 43705], September 4, 1991.           PART III, Sec. 301, as amended    
 (Checklist 97).                      November 20, 1992.                
60. Coke Ovens Administrative Stay,  NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 [56 FR 43874-43877], September 5,    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 1991. (Checklist 98).                PART VII, Sec. 701, as amended    
                                      November 20, 1992.                
61. Amendments to Interim Status     NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Standards for Downgradient Ground-   4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Water Monitoring Well Locations,     PART V, Secs. 501, and 502, as    
 [56 FR 66365-66369], December 23,    amended November 20, 1992.        
 1991. (Checklist 99).                                                  
62. Liners and Leak Detection        NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Systems for Hazardous Waste Land     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Disposal Units, [57 FR 3462-3497],   PART IX, Sec. 901, as amended     
 January 29, 1992. (Checklist 100).   November 20, 1992.                
63. Administrative Stay for the      NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Requirement that Existing Drip       4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Pads Be Impermeable [57 FR 5859-     PARTS V, and VI, Secs. 501, 502,  
 5861], February 18, 1992]            601 and 602, as amended November  
 (Checklist 101).                     20, 1992.                         
64. Second Correction to the Third   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Third Land Disposal Restrictions,    4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 [57 FR 8086-8089], March 6, 1992.    PARTS II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII,  
 (Checklist 102).                     and IX, Secs. 201, 301, 501, 502, 
                                      601, 602, 701, 801, and 901, as   
                                      amended November 20, 1992.        
65. Hazardous Debris Case-by-Case    NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Capacity Variance, [57 FR 20766-     4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 20770], May 15, 1992. (Checklist     PART VIII, Sec. 801, as amended   
 103).                                November 20, 1992.                
66. Used Oil Filter Exclusion, [57   NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 FR 21524-21534], May 20, 1992.       4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;  
 (Checklist 104).                     PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
67. Recycled Coke By-Product         NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A(1) and 74-
 Exclusion, [57 FR 27880-27888],      4-4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;  
 June 22, 1992. (Checklist 105).      PART II, Sec. 201, as amended     
                                      November 20, 1992.                
68. Lead-bearing Hazardous           NMSA 1978, Secs. 74-4-4A and 74-4- 
 Materials Case-by-Case Capacity      4E (Repl. Pamp. 1993); HWMR-7;    
 Variance, [57 FR 28628-28632],       PART VIII, Sec. 801, as amended   
 June 26, 1992. (Checklist 106).      November 20, 1992.                
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    New Mexico is not authorized to operate the Federal program on 
Indian lands. This authority remains with EPA.

C. Decision

    I conclude that New Mexico's application for a program revision 
meets the statutory and regulatory requirements established by RCRA. 
Accordingly, New Mexico is granted final authorization to operate its 
hazardous waste program as revised. New Mexico now has responsibility 
for permitting treatment, storage, and disposal facilities within its 
borders and for carrying out the aspects of the RCRA program described 
in its revised program application, subject to the limitations of the 
HSWA. New Mexico also has primary enforcement responsibilities, 
although EPA retains the right to conduct inspections under section 
3007 of RCRA, and to take enforcement actions under sections 3008, 3013 
and 7003 of RCRA.

D. Codification in Part 272

    EPA uses 40 CFR part 272 for codification of the decision to 
authorize New Mexico's program and for incorporation by reference of 
those provisions of New Mexico's Statutes and regulations that EPA will 
enforce under sections 3008, 3013, and 7003 of RCRA. Therefore, EPA is 
reserving amendment of 40 CFR part 272, subpart GG until a later date.

Compliance With Executive Order 12866

    The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this rule from the 
requirements of section 3 of Executive Order 12866.

Certification Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Pursuant to the provisions of 4 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 
New Mexico's program, thereby eliminating duplicative requirements for 
handlers of hazardous waste in the State. This authorization 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

    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).

    Dated: September 28, 1994.
Allyn M. Davis,
Acting Regional Administrator.
[FR Doc. 94-24855 Filed 10-6-94; 8:45 am]
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