[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 125 (Thursday, June 29, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33753-33754]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-15873]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 271
[FRL-5249-2]
New York: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Program
Revisions
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Immediate final rule.
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SUMMARY: New York has applied for final authorization of certain
revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has reviewed New York's application and has made a
decision, subject to EPA's receipt and evaluation of public comment,
that New York's hazardous waste program revisions satisfy all of the
requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. Thus, EPA
intends to approve New York's hazardous waste program revisions, which
are described later in this Notice. New York's application for program
revision is available for public review and comment.
DATES: Final authorization for New York shall be effective August 28,
1995 unless EPA publishes a prior Federal Register action withdrawing
this immediate final rule. All comments on New York's program revision
application must be received by the close of business July 31, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Copies of New York's program revision application are
available during the business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the
following addresses for inspection and copying: New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, 50 Wolf Road, Room 204,
Albany, New York 12233-7253, (518) 457-3273; U.S. EPA Library (PM
211A), 401 M Street, SW., Washington, DC 20460, 202/382-5926. U.S. EPA
Region II Library, 16th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-
1866, Phone (212) 264-2881. Written comments should be sent to: Mr.
Conrad Simon, Director, Air and Waste Management Division, U.S. EPA,
Region II, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866, (212) 637-4218.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Venezia (212) 637-4218.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
States with final authorization under Sec. 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, 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 equivalent to
RCRA requirements promulgated under HSWA authority. 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 260-266, 268, 124 and 270.
New York
New York initially received final authorization on May 29, 1986.
New York received authorization for revisions to its program on July 3,
1989, May 7, 1990, October 29, 1991, and May 22, 1992. On December 10,
1993, New York submitted a program revision application for additional
program approvals. Today, EPA is proposing approval of New York's
program revision in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21(b)(3).
In order to obtain Final Authorization, the State of New York has
demonstrated and certified that its authority to regulate the following
is equivalent to the Federal RCRA authority, including the requirements
promulgated under HSWA authority:
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Provision Federal authority State authority
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Delay of Closure Period RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0900,
for Hazardous Waste 2002(a), 3004, 3005 0911, 0912, 0913;
Management Facilities and 3006; 40 CFR 6NYCRR 373-1.7(c),
(54 FR 33376; 08/14/89. 264.13, 264.112, 373-2.2(e), 373-
264.113, 264.142, 2.7(c), (d), 373-
265.13, 265.112, 2.8(c), 373-3.2(d),
265.113, 265.142, 373-3.7(c), (d), 373-
270.42. 3.8(c), and Part 621.
Mining Waste Exclusion RCRA Sec. 3001(b); 40 ECL Sec. 27-0903;
I (54 FR 36592; 09/01/ CFR 261.3 and 261.4. 6NYCRR 371-1.1(d) and
89. (e).
Testing and Monitoring RCRA Sec. 3001, 3004, ECL Sec. 27-0903,
Activities (54 FR 3005, 3006; 40 CFR 0911 and 0913; 6NYCRR
40260; 09/29/89). 260.11 and Part 261 370.1(e)(8) and
Appendix III. Appendix.
Testing and Monitoring RCRA Sec. 3001, 3004, ECL Sec. 27-0903;
Activities (54 FR 3005, 3006; 40 CFR 0911 and 0913; 6NYCRR
40260; 09/29/89). 260.11 and Part 261 370.1(e)(8) and
Appendix III. Appendix.
Changes to Part 124 Not RCRA Sec. 1006, 3005; ECL Sec. 3-0301, 27-
Accounted for by 40 CFR 124.3, 124.5, 0703, 0913, and 70-
Present Checklists (54 124.6, 124.10, 124.12. 0107; 6NYCRR 373-1.4,
FR 246; 01/04/89). 373-1.6, 373-1.7,
621.2, 621.3, 621.4,
621.6, 621.7, 621.13,
621.14.
Mining Waste Exclusion RCRA Sec. 3001(b)(3)- ECL Sec. 27-0903;
II (55 FR 2322; 01/23/ (A)(ii); 40 CFR 6NYCRR 370.2(b),
90). 260.10, 261.4(b)(7). 371.1(e)(2)(vi).
Modifications of F019 RCRA Sec. 3001(b); 40 ECL Sec. 27-0903;
Listing (55 FR 5340; CFR 261.31. 6NYCRR 371.4(b), (c),
02/14/90). Appendices 21 and 22.
Testing and Monitoring RCRA Sec. 3001, 3004, ECL Sec. 27-0903,
Activities (Technical 3005, 3006; 40 CFR 0911 and 0913; 6NYCRR
Correction to 260.11 and Part 261 370.1(e)(8) and
Checklist 67). Appendix III. Appendix 21.
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Listing of 1,1-- RCRA Sec. 3001(b); 40 ECL Sec. 27-0903;
Dimethylhydrazine CFR 261.32. 6NYCRR 371.4(b), (c),
Production Wastes (55 Appendices 21 and 22.
FR 18496; 05/02/90).
HSWA Codification Rule: RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 3-0301, 27-
Double Liners; 2002(a), 3004, 3005, 0703, 0707, 0911,
Correction (Correction and 3015(b); 40 CFR 0913; 6NYCRR 373-
to Checklist 17H) (55 264.221, and 264.301. 2.11(b), 373-2.14(c).
FR 19262; 05/09/90).
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EPA has reviewed New York's application and has made an immediate
final decision that New York'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 York. The public may
submit written comments on EPA's immediate final decision up until July
29, 1995. Copies of New York'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 York's program revision shall become effective 60
days after the date of publication of this Notice unless an adverse
comment pertaining to the State's revision discussed in this Notice 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.
New York is applying for final authorization of the following
Federal hazardous waste requirements:
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Promulgation
RCRA checklist HSWA/FR reference or HSWA date
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Non-HSWA Cluster VI:
Delay of Closure Period for Hazardous Waste Management Facilities.......... 54 FR 33376 08/14/89
Mining Waste Exclusion I................................................... 54 FR 36592 09/01/89
Testing and Monitoring Activities.......................................... 54 FR 40260 09/29/89
Changes to Part 124 Not Accounted for by Present Checklists................ 54 FR 246 01/04/89
Mining Waste Exclusion II.................................................. 55 FR 2322 01/23/90
Modifications to F019 Listing.............................................. 55 FR 5340 02/14/90
Testing and Monitoring Activities (Technical Correction to Checklist 67)... 55 FR 8948 03/09/90
HSWA Cluster II:
Listing of 1,1 Dimethylhydrazine Production Wastes......................... 55 FR 18496 05/02/90
HSWA Codification Rule: Double Liners; Correction (Correction to Checklist 55 FR 19262 05/09/90
17H).
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New York has only applied for authorization for the above listed
requirements as part of this particular Federal Register approval
process.
B. Decision
The EPA concludes, subject to receipt and evaluation of public
comment, that New York's application for program revision meets all of
the statutory and regulatory requirements established by RCRA.
Accordingly, EPA intends to grant New York final authorization to
operate its hazardous waste program as revised.
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
New York'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.
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: March 15, 1995.
William J. Muszynski,
Acting Regional Administrator.
[FR Doc. 95-15873 Filed 6-28-95; 8:45 am]
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