[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2534-2536]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-592]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 271

[FRL-5136-2]


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

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Immediate final rule.

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SUMMARY: Kentucky has applied for final authorization of revisions to 
its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and 
Recovery Act (RCRA). Kentucky's revisions consist of the provisions 
contained in Non-HSWA Clusters IV and V. These requirements are listed 
in Section B of this notice. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
has reviewed Kentucky's applications and has made a decision, subject 
to public review and comment, that Kentucky's hazardous waste program 
revisions satisfy all of the requirements necessary to qualify for 
final authorization. Thus, EPA intends to approve Kentucky's hazardous 
waste program revisions. Kentucky's applications for program revisions 
are available for public review and comment.

DATES: Final authorization for Kentucky's program revisions shall be 
effective March 13, 1995 unless EPA publishes a prior Federal Register 
action withdrawing this immediate final rule. All comments on 
Kentucky's program revision applications must be received by the close 
of business February 9, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Copies of Kentucky's program revision applications are 
available during normal business hours at the following addresses for 
inspection and copying: Kentucky Department for Environmental 
Protection, Division of Waste Management, Fort Boone Plaza, Building 2, 
18 Reilly Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (502) 564-6716; 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 260-268 
and 124 and 270.

B. Kentucky

    Kentucky initially received final authorization for its base RCRA 
program effective on January 31, 1985. Kentucky has received 
authorization for revisions to its program on December 19, 1988, March 
20, 1989, May 15, 1989, and November 30, 1992. On August 3, 1994, 
Kentucky submitted program revision applications for additional program 
approvals. Today, Kentucky is seeking approval of its program revisions 
in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21(b)(3).
    EPA has reviewed Kentucky's applications and has made an immediate 
final decision that Kentucky'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 Kentucky. The public may 
submit written comments on EPA's immediate final decision up until 
February 9, 1995.
    Copies of Kentucky'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 Kentucky's program revisions shall become effective 
March 13, 1995, 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 [[Page 2535]] 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.
    Kentucky is today seeking authority to administer the following 
Federal requirements promulgated on July 1, 1987-June 30, 1988, known 
as Non-HSWA Cluster IV and on July 1, 1988-June 30, 1989, known as Non-
HSWA Cluster V.

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                                                                                     FR                                                                 
      Checklist                 Federal requirement             FR reference    promulgation                        State authority                     
                                                                                    date                                                                
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40..................  List (Phase I) Hazardous Constituents   52 FR 25942             7/9/87  KRS 224.46-510(3); KRS 224.46-520(1)&(4); 401 KAR 34:060  
                       for Groundwater Monitoring.                                             9(8)(b), 9(8)(c), 9(8)(d)1 & 10(6); 401 KAR 34:360 1 & 2;
                                                                                               401 KAR 38:100 2(4)(b).                                  
41..................  Identification and Listing of           52 FR 26012            7/10/87  KRS 224.46-510(3); KRS 224.46-530(2); 401 KAR 31:040 4(3),
                       Hazardous Waste.                                                        4(5), 4(6).                                              
43..................  Liability Requirements for Hazardous    52 FR 44314           11/18/87  KRS 224.46-505; KRS 224.46-520(3)&(6); KRS 224.46-        
                       Waste Facilities; Corporate Guarantee.                                  530(1)&(2); 401 KAR 34:120 7(2)(a) & 7(2)(b); 401 KAR    
                                                                                               34:165 1(2); 401 KAR 35:120 7(2)(a) & 7(2)(b).           
45..................  Hazardous Waste Miscellaneous Units...  52 FR 46946           12/10/87  KRS 224.46-520(1),(3),(4); 401 KAR 34:050 4(2)(f); KRS    
                                                                                               224.46-530(1)(2); 401 KAR 30:010 1(85)(g) & (i); 401 KAR 
                                                                                               34:020 1(2), 6(2)(d), 9(2)(a), 9(2)(b); 401 KAR 34:060   
                                                                                               1(4); 401 KAR 35:070 2(3), 3(1)(b), 5, 8(1)(a)1,         
                                                                                               8(1)(a)2, 9(2)(a), 9(2)(b)1, 9(2)(b)2; 401 KAR 34:090    
                                                                                               1(1); 401 KAR 34:100 1(1); 401 KAR 34:120 2; 401 KAR     
                                                                                               34:250 1-4; 401 KAR 38:090 2(5)&(13); 401 KAR 38:230 1(1)-
                                                                                               (5); KRS 224.40-305.                                     
46..................  Identification and Listing of           53 FR 13382            4/22/88  KRS 224.46-510(3); KRS 224.46-530(2); 401 KAR 31:040 4(3);
                       Hazardous Waste; Technical Correction.                                  4(5), 4(6).                                              
49..................  Identification and Listing of           53 FR 27290            7/19/88  KRS 224.46-510(3); 401 KAR 30:010 1(217); 401 KAR 31:010  
                       Hazardous Waste; Treatability Studies                                   4(5).                                                    
                       Sample Exemption.                                                                                                                
52..................  Hazardous Waste Management System;      53 FR 34079             9/2/88  KRS 224.46-520(1); KRS 224.46-530(1)(e), (1)(g), (1)(m),  
                       Standards for Hazardous Waste Storage                                   (2); 401 KAR 30:010 1(86)&(87); 401 KAR 34:070 5; 401 KAR
                       and Treatment Tank Systems.                                             34:190 1(1), 1(2), 4(6)(c), 4(7)(c)3; 401 KAR 35:070     
                                                                                               1(2), 5.                                                 
53..................  Identification and Listing of           53 FR 35412            9/13/88  KRS 224.01-010(31)(b); KRS 224.46-510(2) & (3); KRS 224.46-
                       Hazardous Waste and Designation of                                      530(1) & (2); 401 KAR 31:040 3,4(5) & (6); 401 KAR       
                       Reportable Quantities and                                               31:030; 401 KAR 31:040.                                  
                       Notification.                                                                                                                    
54..................  Permit Modifications for Hazardous      53 FR 37912            9/28/88  KRS 224.40-310 (2), (4), (5) & (8); KRS 224.46-520(1) &   
                       Waste Management Facilities.           53 FR 41649           10/24/88   (3); KRS 224.46-530(1)(e) & (1)(g); 401 KAR 38:040 3.    
55..................  Statistical Methods for Evaluating      53 FR 39720           10/11/88  KRS 224.46-520; KRS 224.46-530(1)(g), 1(h), (1)(i); 401   
                       Groundwater Monitoring Data From                                        KAR 34:060 2(1), 3, 8(1), 8(7)-(10), 9(3)-(4), 9(6)-(8), 
                       Hazardous Waste Facilities.                                             10(3)-(4), 10(6)-(10).                                   
56..................  Identification and Listing of           53 FR 43878           10/31/88  KRS 224.01-010(31)(b); KRS 224.46-510(2)-(3); KRS 224.46- 
                       Hazardous Waste; Removal of Iron                                        530(1)-(2); 401 KAR 31:040 3, 4(5)-(6).                  
                       Dextran from the List of Hazardous                                                                                               
                       Wastes.                                                                                                                          
57..................  Identification and Listing of           53 FR 43881           10/31/88  KRS 224.01-010(31)(b); KRS 224.46-510(2)-(3); KRS 224.46- 
                       Hazardous Waste; Removal of Strontium                                   530(1)-(2); 401 KAR 31:040 3, 4(5)-(6).                  
                       Sulfide from the List of Hazardous                                                                                               
                       Wastes.                                                                                                                          
59..................  Hazardous Wastes Miscellaneous Units;   54 FR 615               1/9/89  KRS 224.01-510(3); KRS 224.46-520(1)&(3); KRS 224.46-     
                       Standards Applicable to Owners and                                      530(1)(e)-(g); 401 KAR 38:090 2(5) & 2(13).              
                       Operators; Technical Correction.                                                                                                 
60..................  Amendment to Requirements for           54 FR 4286             1/30/89  KRS 224.40-310; KRS 224.46-520(1); 401 KAR 38:060 3(4).   
                       Hazardous Waste Incinerator Permits.                                                                                             
61..................  Changes to Interim Status Facilities    54 FR 9596              3/7/89  KRS 224.46-520(1)(2)(3)&(4); 401 KAR 38:020 3(1)-(2); KRS 
                       for Hazardous Waste Management                                          224.46-530(1)(a)-(f)&(2); 401 KAR 38:010 1(2); 401 KAR   
                       Permits; Modifications of Hazardous                                     38:050 12(1); 401 KAR 38:040 3; 401 KAR 38:070 11.       
                       Waste Permits; Procedures for Post-                                                                                              
                       Closure Permitting.                                                                                                              
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    [[Page 2536]] Kentucky 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 Kentucky's applications for these program revisions 
meet all of the statutory and regulatory requirements established by 
RCRA. Accordingly, Kentucky is granted final authorization to operate 
its hazardous waste program as revised.
    Kentucky 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 applications and previously approved authorities. Kentucky 
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.

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 
Kentucky'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

    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: December 19, 1994.
Patrick M. Tobin,
Acting Regional Administrator.
[FR Doc. 95-592 Filed 1-9-95; 8:45 am]
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