[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 33 (Friday, February 16, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 6242]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-3282]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-5422-2]


Public Water System Supervision Program: EPA Tentatively Approves 
Program Revisions Corresponding to the National Primary Drinking Water 
Regulations for Phase II, IIb, and V for the State of Nebraska

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Nebraska is revising 
its approved State Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program. 
Nebraska has adopted regulations for the (1) synthetic organic 
chemicals and inorganic chemicals (Phase II), that correspond to the 
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations published by EPA on January 
30, 1991 (56 FR 3526); (2) volatile organic chemicals (Phase IIb), that 
correspond to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations published 
by EPA on July 1, 1991, (56 FR 32112); and (3) synthetic organic 
chemicals and inorganic chemicals (Phase V), that correspond to the 
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations published by EPA on July 
17, 1992 (57 FR 31776).
    The 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 Nebraska'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: Robert Morby, 
Chief; Drinking Water/Groundwater Management Branch; U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region VII; 726 Minnesota Avenue; Kansas City, 
Kansas 66101-2798.
    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 Administrator in the Federal Register and in 
newspapers of general circulation in the State of Nebraska. A notice 
will also be sent to the person(s) requesting the hearing as well as to 
the State of Nebraska. 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 based 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/Groundwater Management Branch, 726 
Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66101-2798, and the Nebraska 
Department of Health, 301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor, Lincoln, 
Nebraska 68509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Horak, EPA Region VII, Drinking 
Water/Groundwater Management Branch, 726 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, 
Kansas 66101-2798, telephone (913) 551-7970.

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

    Dated: December 18, 1995.
Dennis Grams,
Regional Administrator, EPA, Region VII.
[FR Doc. 96-3282 Filed 2-15-96; 8:45 am]
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