[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 27, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49834-49835]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23843]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-530229]


Public Water System Supervision Program: EPA Tentatively Approves 
Program Revisions Corresponding to the National Primary Drinking Water 
Regulations for Lead and Copper for the State of Kansas

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Kansas is revising 
its approved State Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program. 
Kansas has adopted regulations for (1) synthetic organic chemicals and 
inorganic chemicals (Phase II), that correspond to the National Primary 
Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) published by EPA on January 30, 1991 
(56 FR 3526); (2) volatile organic chemicals (Phase IIB), that 
correspond to the NPDWR published by EPA on July 1, 1991 (56 FR 30266); 
(3) lead and copper, that correspond to the NPDWR published by EPA on 
June 7, 1991 (56 FR 26460), and as amended on July 15, 1991 (56 FR 
32112) and June 29, 1992 (57 FR 28785); and total coliforms, that 
correspond to the NPDWR published by EPA on June 10, 1992 (57 FR 
24744); and (4) synthetic organic chemicals and inorganic chemicals 
(Phase V) that correspond to NPDWR published by EPA on July 17, 1992 
(57 FR 31776).
    EPA has determined that these State program revisions are no less 
stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. This 
determination was based upon an evaluation of Kansas's PWSS program in 
accordance with the requirements stated in 40 CFR 142.10. Therefore, 
EPA has tentatively decided to approve these State program revisions.
    All interested parties are invited to request a public hearing. A 
request for a public hearing must be submitted to the Regional 
Administrator, within thirty (30) days of the date of this Notice, at 
the address shown below. If a public hearing is requested and granted, 
this determination shall not become effective until such time following 
the hearing that the Regional Administrator issues an order affirming 
or rescinding this action. If no timely and appropriate request for a 
hearing is received, and the Regional Administrator does not elect to 
hold a hearing on his own motion, this determination shall become 
effective thirty (30) days from this Notice date.
    Insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by the Regional 
Administrator. However, if a substantial request is made within thirty 
(30) days after this notice, a public hearing will be held.
    Requests for a public hearing should be addressed to: Ralph 
Langemeier, Chief, Drinking Water Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, Region VII, 726 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66101.
    Any request for a public hearing shall include the following: (1) 
The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, 
organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) A brief 
statement of the requesting person's interest in the Regional 
Administrator's determination and of information that the requesting 
person intends to submit at such hearing; and (3) The signature of the 
individual making the request; or, if the request is made on behalf of 
an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible 
official of the organization or other entity.
    Notice of any hearing shall be given not less than fifteen (15) 
days prior to the time scheduled for the hearing. Such notice will be 
made by the Regional 

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Administrator in the Federal Register and in newspapers of general 
circulation in the State of Kansas. A notice will also be sent to the 
person(s) requesting the hearing as well as to the State of Kansas. The 
hearing notice will include a statement of purpose, information 
regarding time and location, and the address and telephone number where 
interested persons may obtain further information. The Regional 
Administrator will issue an order affirming or rescinding his 
determination upon review of the hearing record. Should the 
determination be affirmed, it will become effective as of the date of 
the order.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the primacy application relating to this 
determination is available for inspection between the hours of 7:30 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following locations: 
U.S. EPA Region VII Drinking Water Branch, 726 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas 
City, Kansas 66101, and the Kansas Department of Health and 
Environment, Public Drinking Water Program, Bureau of Water, Forbes 
Field, Building 740, Topeka, Kansas 66620.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Murtagh Yaw, EPA Region VII 
Drinking Water Branch, at the above address, telephone (913) 551-7440.

    Authority: Sec. 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended 
(1986), and 40 CFR 142.10 of the National Primary Drinking Water 
Regulations.

    Dated: September 18, 1995.
Dennis Grams,
Regional Administrator, EPA, Region VII.
[FR Doc. 95-23843 Filed 9-26-95; 8:45 am]
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