[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 2765-2766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1557]



-----------------------------------------------------------------------


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 61

[FRL-5408-2]


National Emissions Standards for Radionuclide Emissions From 
Facilities Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Federal 
Facilities Not Covered by Subpart H

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of public hearing.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Radiation Protection 
Division will be holding a public hearing for the notice to reopen the 
comment period for the proposed rule to rescind 40 CFR 61, subpart I 
for Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Agreement State licensees 
other than nuclear power reactors; and will also be extending the 
comment period on that notice for Subpart I.
    Due to the government shutdown last month and the unusual 
circumstances of the extended furlough, EPA's January 9th public 
hearing has been rescheduled. We are also extending the comment period 
from January 20th to allow the public additional time to review NRC's 
proposed constraint level rule which was published in the Federal 
Register on December 13, 1995.
    Due to the uncertainty created by the lack of appropriated funds 
and the Agency's operating under Continuing Resolutions, we are 
requesting those who plan to attend and participate in the public 
hearing on February 29th to contact Eleanor Thornton at (202) 233- 9773 
or Gale Bonanno at (202) 233-9219 so they can be advised of any 
necessary schedule changes which might occur.


[[Page 2766]]

DATES: The hearing will be held on Thursday, February 29, 1996, from 
9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The extension for the comment period will allow 
comments to be received by EPA on or before February 22, 1996.
    In addition, pursuant to Section 307(d)(5), the public may submit 
rebuttal and supplemental information for thirty (30) days after the 
public hearing. This comment period will end on March 29, 1996.

ADDRESSES: The hearing will take place at the Marriott Hotel, 1999 
Jefferson Davis Highway, in Arlington, Virginia (accessed from the 
Crystal City Metro stop). Comments should be submitted (in duplicate if 
possible) to: Central Docket Section, Environmental Protection Agency, 
Attn: Air Docket No. A-92-50, Washington, DC 20460. Docket A-92-50 
contains the rulemaking record. The docket is available for public 
inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, in room M1500 of Waterside Mall, 401 M Street SW., Washington, 
DC, 20460. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying. The fax number 
is (202) 260-4400.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eleanor Thornton, Center for Federal 
Guidance and Air Standards, Radiation Protection Division, Office of 
Radiation and Indoor Air (6602J), Environmental Protection Agency, 
Washington, DC 20460, (202) 233-9773.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is open to any member of the 
public. As noted in the notice reopening the comment period (60 FR 
50161, No. 188, September 28, 1995), requests to participate in the 
public hearing should be made in writing to the Director, Lawrence G. 
Weinstock, Radiation Protection Division, Office of Radiation and 
Indoor Air (6602J), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20460, by February 15, 1996. Requests may also be faxed 
to EPA at (202) 233-9629 or 233-9626. Requests to participate in the 
public hearing should also include an outline of the topics to be 
addressed, the amount of time requested, and the names of the 
participants. EPA may also allow testimony to be given at the hearing 
without prior notice, subject to time restraints and at the discretion 
of the hearing officer. Three (3) copies of testimony should be 
submitted at the time of appearance at the hearings.

    Dated: January 23, 1996.
Richard D. Wilson,
Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 96-1557 Filed 1-26-96; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P