[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 155 (Tuesday, August 12, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43111-43116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20970]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 271
[FRL-5870-8]
New York: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Program
Revisions
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Immediate final rule.
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SUMMARY: The State of New York has applied for final authorization of
certain revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended. 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 October 14,
1997 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 September 11,
1997.
ADDRESSES: Copies of New York's program revision application are
available during the business hours of 9 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 (M2904),
401 M Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20460, 202/260-5922. U.S. EPA Region
II Library, 16th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866,
Phone (212) 637-3185. Written comments should be sent to: Ms. Kathleen
Callahan, Director, Division of Environmental Planning and Protection,
U.S. EPA, Region II, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866, (212)
637-3726.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Venezia, (212) 637-4218.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
States with final authorization under section 3006(b) of RCRA, 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
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hazardous waste program. In addition, the Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments of 1984 (Pub. L. 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, 270 and
279.
B. New York
New York initially received final authorization for the base
program on May 29, 1986. New York received authorization for revisions
to its program on July 3, 1989, May 7, 1990, October 29, 1991, May 22,
1992, and July 29, 1994. In September 1996, 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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Toxicity Characteristic RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Revisions (55 FR 11798; 03/ 2002(a), 3001, 0900, 0911, 0912 &
29/90) (55 FR 26986: 06/29/ 3002, 3004, 3005, & 0913; 6NYCRR 371.1,
90). 3006; 40 CFR Parts 371.3, 371.4, 373-
261, 264, 265, & 2, 373-3, &
268. Appendix 35.
Criteria for Listing Toxic RCRA Sec. 3001(a); ECL Sec. 27-0903;
Wastes; Technical Amendment 40 CFR 261.11(a)(3). 6NYCRR
(55 FR 18726 05/04/90). 371.2(b)(1)(iii).
Hazardous Waste Treatment, RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Storage, and Disposal 2002, 3001-3007, 0900, 0903, 0907,
Facilities--Organic Air 3010, 3014 & 7004; 0909, 0911, 0913, &
Emission Standards for 40 CFR 260.11(a), 0915; 6NYCRR
Process Vents and Equipment Parts 261, 264, 370.1(e)(1),
Leaks (55 FR 25454; 06/21/ 265, & 270. 371.1(g), 373-2.2
90). (e)(2) & (g)(2),
373-2.5 (c)(2) &
(g)(3), 373-3.2
(d)(2) & (f)(2),
373-3.5 (c)(2) &
(g)(4), 373-2.27,
373-3.28, & 373-1.5
(a)(2), (k) & (1).
Toxicity Characteristic; 5 USC Sec. 553 & ECL Sec. 27-0903,
Hydrocarbon Recovery 705; RCRA Sec. 6NYCRR 371.1(e)(2).
Operations (HSWA) (55 FR 3001; 40 CFR
40834; 10/05/90) (56 FR 261.4(b)(11).
3978; 02/01/91) (56 FR
13406; 04/02/91).
Petroleum Refinery Primary RCRA Sec. 3001; 40 ECL Sec. 27-0903,
and Secondary Oil/Water/ CFR 261.31(b) & 6NYCRR 371.4(b) &
Solids Separation Sludge Part 261 Appendix Appendix 22.
Listings (F037 and F038) VII.
(55 FR 46354; 11/02/90) (55
FR 51707; 12/17/90).
Wood Preserving Listings RCRA Sec. 2002(a), ECL Sec. 27-0703,
(HSWA and Non-HSWA) (55 FR & 3001; 40 CFR 0903, & 0913;
50450; 12/06/90). 261.4(a)(9), 6NYCRR 371.1(e)(1),
261.31, 261.35, 373-1.5(m), 371.4
263.34(a)(2), Parts (b) & (f), 373-
264 & 265, 270.26, 1.1(d)(1), 373-
Part 261 Appendices 2.10(a), 373-2.23
III, VII, & VIII. (a)-(f), 373-
3.10(a), 373-3.23
(a)-(f), &
Appendices 21, 22,
& 23.
Land Disposal Restrictions RCRA Sec. 3001(b), ECL Sec. 27-0903,
for Third Third Scheduled & 3004(d)-(k) & 0911, & 0912;
Waste; Technical Amendment (m), 40 CFR Parts 6NYCRR 371.1,
(55 FR 3978; 02/01/91). 261, 262, 264, 265, 371.3, 371.4,
268, & 270, & Part 372.2, 373-2.2, 373-
261 Appendix VII & 3.2, 376.1,
Part 268 Appendices 376.3(c), & 376.4
IV, & V. (a)-(d), &
Appendices 22, 38,
& 39.
Toxicity Characteristic; RCRA Sec. 3001; 40 ECL Sec. 27-0903;
Chlorofluoro-carbon CFR 261.4(b)(12). 6NYCRR
Refrigerants (HSWA) (56 FR 371.1(e)(2)(xii).
5910; 02/13/91).
Burning of Hazardous Waste RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
in Boilers & Industrial 2002, 3001-3007, 0705, 0900, 0903,
Furnaces (HSWA/Non-HSWA) 3010, & 7004; 40 0907, 0909, 0911,
(56 FR 7134; 02/21/91). CFR 260.10, 260.11, 0913, & 0915;
260.20, 261.2(d)(2) 6NYCRR 370.1,
& (e)(2), 370.2(b), 370.3,
261.4(a)(10), 371.1 (c), (d),
261.4(b) (4), (7), (e), & (g), 373-1.3
& (8), 261.6, (g) & (h), 373-
264.1, 264.112, 1.5(i), 373-1.7
264.340, 265.112, (c), (d), & (g),
265.113, 265.340, 373-1.9(d), 373-
265.370, Part 266 2.1(a), 373-2.7(c),
Subpart H, & 373-2.15, 373-
Appendices I-X, 3.1(a), 373-3.7 (c)
270.22, 270.42(g), & (d), 373-3.15,
270.42 Appendix I, 373.16, 374-1.8, &
270.66, 270.72 Appendices 41-50.
(a)(6), & (b)(7),
270.73 (f), & (g).
Removal of Strontium Sulfide RCRA Sec. 3001(b); ECL Sec. 27-0903;
from the List of Hazardous 40 CFR 261.33(e), & 6NYCRR 371.4(d),
Waste; Technical Amendment Appendix VIII. Appendix 23.
(Non-HSWA) (56 FR 7567; 02/
25/91).
Organic Air Emission RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Standards for Process Vents 2002, 3001-3007, 0900, 0907, 0909,
& Equipment Leaks; 3010, 3014 & 7004; 0911, 0913, & 0915;
Technical Amendment (HSWA) 40 CFR Parts 261, 6NYCRR 371.1(g),
(56 FR 19290; 04/26/91). 264, 265 & 270. 373-2.2 (e)(2) &
(g)(2), 373-2.5
(c)(2) & (g)(3),
373-2.27, 373-2.28,
373-3.2 (d)(2) &
(f)(2), 373-3.5
(c)(2) & (g)(4),
373-3.27, 373-3.28,
& 373-1.5(a)(2),
(k) & (1)
Administrative Stay for K069 RCRA Sec. 3001(b); ECL Sec. 27-0903;
Listing (Non-HSWA) (56 FR 40 CFR 261.32. 6NYCRR 371.4(c).
19951; 05/01/91)..
Revision to F037 & F038 RCRA Sec. 3001(b); ECL Sec. 27-0903;
Listings (HSWA) (56 FR 40 CFR 261.31. 6NYCRR 371.4(b).
21955; 05/13/91).
Mining Exclusion III (Non- RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0903;
HSWA) (56 FR 27300; 06/13/ 3001(b)(3); 40 CFR 6NYCRR 370.2(b), &
91). 260.10, & 371.1(e)(2)(vi).
261.4(b)(7).
Administrative Stay for 5 USC 705; RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0703, &
F032, F034, & F035 Listings 2002(a), & 3001(b) 0903; 6NYCRR
(HSWA/Non-HSWA) (56 FR & (e)(1); 40 CFR 371.4(b), 373-
27332; 06/13/91). 261.31, 2.23(c)(1), & 373-
264.572(a)(4), & 3.23(d)(1).
265.443(a)(4).
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Wood Preserving Listings RCRA Sec. 2002(a), ECL Sec. 27-0703
(HSWA and Non-HSWA) (56 FR & 3001; 40 CFR 0903, & 0913;
30192; 07/01/91). 261.4(a)(9), 6NYCRR 371.1(e)(1),
261.35, 373-1.5(m),
263.34(a)(2), Parts 371.4(f), 373-
264 & 265, & 270.26. 1.1(d)(1), 373-
2.10(a), 373-2.23
(a)-(f), 373-
3.10(a), & 373-3.23
(a)-(f).
Burning of Hazardous Waste RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
in Boilers & Industrial 2002, 3001-3007, 0705, 0900, 0903,
Furnaces; Corrections & 3010, & 7004; 40 0907, 0909, 0911,
Technical Amendments I CFR 260.10, 260.11, 0913, & 0915;
(HSWA/Non-HSWA) (56 FR 260.20, 261.2 6NYCRR 370.1,
32688; 07/17/91). (d)(2) & (e)(2), & 370.2(b), 370.3,
(8), 261.6, 264.1, 371.1 (c), (d), &
264.112, 264.340, (g), 373-1.3 (g) &
265.1, 265.112, (h), 373-1.5(i),
265.113, 265.340, 373-1.7 (c), (d), &
265.370, Part 266 (g), 373-1.9(d),
Subpart H, & 373-2.1(a), 373-
Appendices I-X, 2.7(c), 373-2.15,
270.22, 270.42(g), 373-3.1(a), 373-3.7
270.42 Appendix I, (c) & (d), 373-
270.66, 270.72 3.15, 373-16, 374-
(a)(6), & (b)(7), & 1.8, & Appendices
270.73 (f), & (g). 41-50.
Land Disposal Restrictions RCRA Sec. 3001, ECL Sec. 27-0903,
for Electric Arc Furnace 3004 (d)-(k), & 0911, 0912; 6NYCRR
Dust (K061) (HSWA) (56 FR (m); 40 CFR 371.1(d)(3)(ii),
41164; 08/19/91). 261.3(c)(2)(ii)(C), 371.1(e)(1)(xi),
261.4(a)(11), 376.4 (b), & (c).
268.41, & 268.42.
Burning of Hazardous Waste RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
in Boilers & Industrial 2002, 3001-3007, 0705, 0900, 0903,
Furnaces; Technical 3010, & 7004; 40 0907, 0909, 0911,
Amendments II (HSWA/Non- CFR 260.10, 260.11, 0913, & 0915;
HSWA) (56 FR 42504; 08/27/ 260.20, 261.2 6NYCRR 370.1,
91). (d)(2) & 370.2(b), 370.3,
(e)(2)(iv), 261.3, 371.1 (c)(5)(ii), &
261.6, 264.1, (c)(6)(ii), 371.1
264.112, 264.340, (d), & (g), 373-
265.1, 265.112, 2.1(a), 373-2.7(c),
265.113, 265.340, 373-2.15, 373-
265.370 Part 266 3.1(a), 373-3.7 (c)
Subpart H, & & (d), 373-3.15,
Appendices I-X. 373-3.16, 374-1.8,
& Appendices 41-50.
Exports of Hazardous Waste; RCRA Sec. 3017; 40 ECL Sec. 27-0907;
Technical Correction (HSWA) CFR 262.53(b), & 6NYCRR 372.5 (c)(2)
(56 FR 43704; 09/04/91). 262.56(b). & (f)(2).
Coke Ovens Administrative 5 USC 705; RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0703, &
Stay (HSWA) (56 FR 43874; 2002(a), & 0903; 6NYCRR 374-
09/05/91). 3001(b), & (e)(1); 1.8(a)(1).
40 CFR 266.100(a).
Amendments to Interim Status RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Standards for Downgradient 2002(a), 3001, 0707, 0903, 0911, &
Groundwater Monitoring Well 3004, 3005, & 3015; 0913; 6NYCRR
Locations (Non-HSWA) (56 FR 40 CFR 260.10, & 370.2(b), & 373-
66365; 12/23/91). 265.91(a)(3). 3.6(b)(1)(iii).
Liners & Leak Detection RCRA Sec. 3004, ECL Sec. 27-0707,
Systems for Hazardous Waste 3005, 3006, & 3015; 0900, 0911, & 0913;
Land Disposal Units (HSWA/ 40 CFR Parts 264 & 6NYCRR 373-1.5 (d),
Non-HSWA) (57 FR 3462; 01/ 265, 270.4(a), (e), & (h), 373-
29/92). 270.17(b), & (c), 2.2(k), 373-2.11,
270.18 (c), & (d), 373-2.12, 373-2.14,
& 270.21 (b), & (c). 373-3.2(j), 373-
3.11, 373-3.12, &
373-3.14
Administrative Stay for the 5 USC 705; RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0703, &
Requirement that Existing 2002(a), & 3001 0903; 6NYCRR 373-
Drip Pads be Impermeable (b) & (e)(1), 40 2.23(d)(1), & 373-
(HSWA/Non-HSWA) (57 FR CFR 264.573(a)(4), 3.23(d)(1).
5859; 02/18/92). & 265.443(a)(4).
Second Correction to the RCRA Sec. 3001, & ECL Sec. 27-0903,
Third Third Land Disposal 3004 (d)-(k) & (m); 0911, & 0912;
Restrictions (HSWA) (57 FR 40 CFR Parts 261, 6NYCRR 371.1,
8086; 03/06/92). 262, 264, 265, 268, 371.3, 371.4,
& 270. 372.2, 373-2.2, 373-
3.2, 376.1,
376.3(c), & 376.4
(a)-(d).
Hazardous Debris Case-by- RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0911, &
Case Capacity Variance 3004(h)(3); 40 CFR 0912; 6NYCRR 376.2,
(HSWA) (57 FR 20766; 05/15/ 268.35 (c)-(e). & 376.3 (c), & (d).
92).
Oil Filter Exclusion (HSWA) RCRA Sec. 1004, ECL Sec. 3-0301, 27-
(57 FR 21524; 05/15/92). 1006, 2002, 3001, & 0703, 0901, 0903,
3014; 40 CFR 0922; 6NYCRR
261.4(b)(15). 371.1(e)(2)(xi).
Recycled Coke By-Product 5 USC 705; RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0703, &
Exclusion (HSWA) (57 FR 2002(a), 3001 (b), 0903; 6NYCRR
27880; 06/22/92). (e) (1) & (2), & 371.1(e)(1)(x), 374-
(h); 40 CFR 1.8(a)(1).
261.4(a)(10),
266.100(a).
Lead-Bearing Hazardous RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0911, &
Materials Case-by-Case 3004(h)(3); 40 CFR 0912; 6NYCRR
Variance (HSWA) (57 FR 268.35 (c), & (k). 376.3(c)(2),
28628; 06/26/92). 376.3(d)(1)
Used Oil Filter Exclusion RCRA Sec. 1004, ECL Sec. 3-0301, 27-
Corrections (HSWA) (57 FR 1006, 2002, 3001, & 0703, 0901, 0903,
29220; 07/01/92). 3014; 40 CFR 0922; 6NYCRR
261.4(b)(15). 371.1(e)(2)(xi)
Toxicity Characteristic RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Revisions (HSWA) (57 FR 2002(a), 3001, 0900, 0911, & 0913;
30657; 07/10/92). 3002, 3004, 3005, & 6NYCRR 371.1,
3006; 40 CFR Parts 371.3, 371.4, 373-
261, 264, 265, 268. 2, 373-3, &
Appendix 35
Land Disposal Restrictions RCRA Sec. 3004 (d)- ECL Sec. 27-0911, &
for Newly Listed Waste and (k), & (m); 40 CFR 0912; 6NYCRR
Hazardous Debris (HSWA) (57 260.10, 261.3 (a)- 370.2(b),
FR 37194; 08/18/92). (c), & (f), 262.34, 371.1(d)(1), (3), &
Parts 264, 265, & (5), 373-1.1(d)(1),
268, 270.13, 373-1.3(g), 373-
270.14, 270.42, 1.5(a), 373-1.7
270.72. (c)&(d), 373-2.7
(a)-(c), 373-2.8,
373-2.30, 373-3.7
(a)-(c), 373-3.8
(a)&(c), 373-
3.11(i), 373.30,
Subpart 376
Coke-by-Products Listings RCRA Sec. 3001 (b), ECL Sec. 27-0903;
(HSWA) (57 FR 37284; 08/18/ (e)(2), & (h); 40 371.1(e)(1)(x),
92). CFR 261.4(a)(10), 371.4(c), &
261.32, & Appendix Appendix 2.
VII.
Burning of Hazardous Waste RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
in Boilers & Industrial 2002, 3001-3007, 0705, 0900, 0903,
Furnaces; Technical 3010, & 7004; 40 0907, 0909, 0911,
Amendments III (HSWA/Non- CFR 260.10, 260.11, 0913, & 0915;
HSWA) (57 FR 38558; 08/25/ 260.20, 261.2 6NYCRR 370.1,
92). (d)(2) & 370.2(b), 370.3,
(e)(2)(iv), 261.3, 371.1 (c)(5)(ii), &
261.6, 264.1, (c)(6)(ii),
264.112, 264.340, 371.1(d), & (g),
265.1, 265.112, 373-2.1(a), 373-
265.113, 265.340, 2.7(c), 373-2.15,
265.370 Part 266, 373-3.1(a), 373-3.7
Subpart H, & (c), & (d), 373-
Appendices I-X. 3.15, 373-3.16, 374-
1.8, & Appendices
41-50.
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Consolidated Liability RCRA Sec. 2002(a), ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Requirements: Financial 3004, & 3005; 40 0911, 0913, 0917;
Responsibility for Third- CFR 264.141, 6NYCRR 373-2.8 (b),
Party Liability, Closure, & 264.147, 264.151, (h), & (j), 373-3.8
Post-Closure (Non-HSWA) (57 265.141, 265.147. (b) & (h).
FR 42832; 09/16/92) (53 FR
33938; 09/01/88) (56 FR
30200; 07/01/91).
Boilers & Industrial RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Furnaces; Technical 2002, 3001-3007, 0705, 0900, 0903,
Amendments IV (HSWA/Non- 3010, & 7004; 40 0907, 0909, 0911,
HSWA) (57 FR 44999; 09/30/ CFR 260.10, 260.11, 0913, & 0915;
92). 260.20, 261.3, 6NYCRR 370.1,
261.6, 264.1, 370.2(b), 370.3,
264.112, 264.340, 371.1 (d), & (g),
265.1, 265.112, 373-2.1(a), 373-
265.113, 265.340, 2.7(c), 373-2.15,
265.370, Part 266 373-3.1(a), 373-3.7
Subpart H, & Part (c) & (d), 373-
266, Appendices I-X. 3.15, 373-3.16, 374-
1.8, & Appendices
41-50.
Chlorinated Toluenes RCRA Sec. 3001(b); ECL Sec. 27-0903; 6
Production Waste Listing 40 CFR 261.32, & NYCRR 371.4(c), &
(HSWA) (57 FR 47376; 10/15/ Part 261 Appendix Appendix 22.
92). VII.
Hazardous Soil Case-by-Case RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0911,
Capacity Variance (HSWA) 3004(h)(3); 40 CFR 0912; 6NYCRR 376.2,
(57 FR 47772; 10/20/92). 268.35 (c)-(e). & 376.3 (c) & (d).
Reissuance of the RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 3-0301, 27-
``Mixture'' & ``Derived- 2002(a), 3001-3005; 0703, 0903, 0907,
From'' Rules (HSWA/Non- 40 CFR 261.3. 0909, 0911, & 0913;
HSWA) (57 FR 7628; 03/03/ 6NYCRR 371.1(d)
92) (57 FR 23062; 06/01/92) (1), (2), (3), &
(57 FR 49278; 10/20/92). (4).
Toxicity Characteristic RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Amendment (HSWA) (57 FR 2002(a), 3001, 0900, 0911, & 0913;
23062; 06/01/92). 3002, 3004, 3005, & 6NYCRR 371.1,
3006; 40 CFR Parts 371.3, 371.4, 373-
261, 264, 265, & 2, 373-3, &
268. Appendix 35.
Liquids in Landfills II RCRA Sec. 3004(c); ECL Sec. 27-0911:
(HSWA) (57 FR 54452; 11/18/ 40 CFR 260.10, 6NYCRR 370.2(b),
92). 264.13, 264.314, 373-2.2(e), 373-
264.316, 265.13, 2.14(j) & (l), 373-
265.314, & 265.316. 3.2(d), & 373-
3.14(g) & (i).
Toxicity Characteristic RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Revision; TCLP Correction 2002, 3001, 3002, & 0900, 0903, & 0907;
(HSWA) (57 FR 55114; 11/24/ 3006; 40 CFR 261 6NYCRR Appendix 35.
92) (58 FR 6854; 02/02/93). Appendix II.
Wood Preserving; Amendments 5 USC 705; RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0703, &
to Listings & Technical 2002(a), 3001 (b), 0903; 6NYCRR
Requirements (HSWA/Non- & (e)(1); 40 CFR 371.4(b), 373-
HSWA) (57 FR 61492; 12/24/ 261.31, 1.1(d)(1), 373-
92). 262.34(a)(2), & 2.10(a), 373-2.23
Parts 264 & 265. (a)-(f), 373-
3.10(a), 373-3.23
(a)-(f).
Corrective Action Management RCRA Sec. 1006, ECL Sec. 27-0703,
Units & Temporary Units 2002(a), 3004 (u), 0911, 0913, 0915, &
(HSWA) (58 FR 8658; 02/16/ & (v), 3005(c), 0916; 6NYCRR
93). 3007, & 3008(h); 40 370.2(b), 373-
CFR 260.10, 264.3, 2.1(b), 373-2.6 (1)
264.101(b), & (2), 373-2.19 (a)
264.552, 264.553, & (b), 373-
265.1(b), 268.2(c), 3.19(a)(2),
270.2, & 270.42 376.1(b) (1), 373-
Appendix I. 1.1(i), & 373-1.7
(c)(15), & (d)(13).
Land Disposal Restrictions; RCRA Sec. ECL Sec. 27-0911,
Renewal of the Hazardous 3004(h)(3); 40 CFR 0912; 6NYCRR 376.2,
Waste Debris Case-by-Case 268.35 (c)-(e). & 376.3 (c) & (d).
Capacity Variance (HSWA)
(58 FR 28506; 05/14/93).
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* The regulatory citations appearing in the ``Federal Authority'' and
the ``State Authority'' columns are included to provide general
information on where the regulations being authorized can be located.
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
September 11, 1997. 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 during 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 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
HSWA/FR reference or HSWA date
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RCRA Checklist, Non-HSWA Cluster 55 FR 18726 05/04/90
VI: Criteria for Listing Toxic
Wastes; Technical Amendment.
HSWA Cluster II:
Toxicity Characteristic 55 FR 11798 03/29/90
Revisions.
Hazardous Waste Treatment, 55 FR 25454 06/21/90
Storage, and Disposal
Facilities--Organic Air
Emission Standards for
Process Vents and Equipment
Leaks.
Toxicity Characteristic 55 FR 26986 06/29/90
Revisions; Correction.
RCRA Cluster I:
Toxicity Characteristic; 55 FR 40834 10/05/90
Hydrocarbon Recovery
Operations (HSWA).
Petroleum Refinery Primary 55 FR 46354 11/02/90
and Secondary Oil/Water/
Solids Separation Sludge
Listings (F037 and F038).
Wood Preserving Listings 55 FR 50450 12/06/90
(HSWA/Non-HSWA).
Petroleum Refinery Primary 55 FR 51707 12/17/90
and Secondary Oil/Water/
Solids Separation Sludge
Listings; Correction.
Land Disposal Restrictions 56 FR 3864 01/31/91
for Third Scheduled Wastes;
Technical Amendment.
Toxicity Characteristic; 56 FR 3978 02/01/91
Hydrocarbon Recovery
Operations.
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Toxicity Characteristic; 56 FR 5910 02/13/91
Chlorofluorocarbon
Refrigerants (HSWA).
Burning of Hazardous Waste in 56 FR 7134 02/21/91
Boilers and Industrial
Furnaces (HSWA/Non-HSWA).
Removal of Strontium Sulfide 56 FR 7567 02/25/91
from the List of Hazardous
Waste; Technical Amendment
(Non-HSWA).
Toxicity Characteristic; 56 FR 13406 04/02/91
Hydrocarbon Recovery
Operations.
Organic Air Emission 56 FR 19290 04/26/91
Standards for Process Vents
and Equipment Leaks;
Technical Amendment (HSWA).
Administrative Stay for K069 56 FR 19951 05/01/91
Listing (Non-HSWA).
Revision to F037 and F038 56 FR 21955 05/13/91
Listings (HSWA).
Mining Waste Exclusion III 56 FR 27300 06/13/91
(Non-HSWA).
Administrative Stay for F032, 56 FR 27332 06/13/91
F034, and F035 Listings
(HSWA/Non-HSWA).
RCRA Cluster II:
Wood Preserving Listings; 56 FR 30192 07/01/91
Technical Correction.
Burning of Hazardous Waste in 56 FR 32688 07/17/91
Boilers and Industrial
Furnaces; Corrections and
Technical Amendments I (HSWA/
Non-HSWA).
Land Disposal Restrictions 56 FR 41164 08/19/91
for Electric Arc Furnace
Dust (K061) (HSWA).
Burning of Hazardous Waste in 56 FR 42504 08/27/91
Boilers and Industrial
Furnaces; Technical
Amendments II (HSWA/Non-
HSWA).
Exports of Hazardous Waste; 56 FR 43704 09/04/91
Technical Correction (HSWA).
Coke Ovens Administrative 56 FR 43874 09/05/91
Stay (HSWA).
Amendments to Interim Status 56 FR 66365 12/23/91
Standards for Downgradient
GroundWater Monitoring Well
Locations (Non-HSWA).
Liners and Leak Detection 57 FR 3462 01/29/92
Systems for Hazardous Waste
Land Disposal Units (HSWA/
Non-HSWA).
Administrative Stay for the 57 FR 5859 02/18/92
Requirement that Existing
Drip Pads be Impermeable
(HSWA/Non-HSWA).
Second Correction to the 57 FR 8086 03/06/92
Third Third Land Disposal
Restrictions (HSWA).
Hazardous Debris Case-by-Case 57 FR 20766 05/15/92
Capacity Variance (HSWA).
Used Oil Filter Exclusion 57 FR 21524 05/20/92
(HSWA).
Recycled Coke By-Product 57 FR 27880 06/22/92
Exclusion (HSWA).
Lead-Bearing Hazardous 57 FR 28628 06/26/92
Materials Case-by-Case
Capacity Variance (HSWA).
RCRA Cluster III:
Used Oil Filter Exclusion 57 FR 29220 07/01/92
Corrections (HSWA).
Toxicity Characteristic 57 FR 30657 07/10/92
Revisions: Technical
Corrections (HSWA).
Land Disposal Restrictions 57 FR 37194 08/18/92
for New Waste and Hazardous
Debris (HSWA).
Coke-By-Products Listings 57 FR 37284 08/18/92
(HSWA).
Boilers and Industrial 57 FR 38558 08/25/92
Furnaces; Technical
Amendment III (HSWA/Non-
HSWA).
Consolidated Liability 57 FR 42832 09/16/92
Requirements: Financial
Responsibility for Third-
Party Liability, Closure,
and Post-Closure (Non-HSWA).
Liability Coverage (Non-HSWA) 53 FR 33938 09/01/88
(formerly withheld Revision
Checklist 51).
Liability Requirements; 56 FR 30200 07/01/91
Technical Amendment (Non-
HSWA) (formerly withheld
Revision Checklist 93).
Boilers and Industrial 57 FR 44999 09/30/92
Furnaces; Technical
Amendment IV (HSWA).
Chlorinated Toluenes 57 FR 47376 10/15/92
Production Waste Listing
(HSWA).
Hazardous Soil Case-by-Case 57 FR 47772 10/20/92
Capacity Variance (HSWA).
Reissuance of the ``Mixture'' and
``Derived-From'' Rules (HSWA/Non-
HSWA)
``Mixture'' and ``Derived- 57 FR 7628 03/03/92
From'' Rules; Response to
Court Remand.
``Mixture'' and ``Derived- 57 FR 23062 06/01/92
From'' Rules; Technical
Correction.
``Mixture'' and ``Derived- 57 FR 49278 10/30/92
From'' Rules; Final Rule.
Toxicity Characteristic 57 FR 23062 06/01/92
Amendment (HSWA).
Liquids in Landfills II 57 FR 54452 11/18/92
(HSWA).
Toxicity Characteristic 57 FR 55114 11/24/92
Revision; TCLP Correction
(HSWA).
Wood Preserving; Amendments 57 FR 61492 12/24/92
to Listings and Technical
Requirements (HSWA/Non-HSWA).
Toxicity Characteristic 58 FR 6854 02/02/93
Revision; TCLP Correction.
Corrective Action Management 58 FR 8658 02/16/93
Units and Temporary Units
(HSWA).
Land Disposal Restrictions; 58 FR 28506 05/14/93
Renewal of Hazardous Waste
Debris Case-by-Case Capacity
Variance (HSWA).
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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. This list does not include some federal requirements,
including, but not limited to, rules such as the rules establishing
organic air emission standards for tanks, surface impoundments, and
containers.
It should be noted that this program modification authorization is
granted based on the information submitted to EPA by the State of New
York in September of 1996 and supplements subsequently received. Should
the program approvability status of New York program change in the
future for any reasons, including changes in State laws, regulations or
procedures which limit the New York State Department of Conservation's
enforcement authority or program administration and enforcement, EPA
will revisit this approval and exercise its authority as provided in 40
CFR 271.22 to afford New York an opportunity to correct any program
deficiencies or withdraw program approval. Furthermore, the
authorization of this program modification shall not be deemed in any
way as a waiver by EPA of any of its statutory rights under RCRA
including but not limited to sections 3007, 3008, 3013 and 7003.
The public should be aware that EPA is not authorizing the
following New York regulations that appear at 6 NYCRR Part 376 (Land
Disposal Restrictions): Secs. 376.1(e) and (f), 376.4(c)(2) and
376.4(e). These regulations adopt language from EPA regulations at 40
CFR 268.5, 268.6, 268.42 and 268.44. Presently, EPA deems these federal
regulations to be non-delegable to the states. Furthermore, EPA is not
authorizing at this time the program modifications that appear at 6
NYCRR Part 376: Secs. 376.1(a)(3)(i), 376.4(a)(3)(ii), and 376.4(a)(2).
These New York regulations cross-reference, without any mention of
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the federal regulations, three of the non-authorized state regulations
mentioned above.
C. 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, New York is granted final authorization to operate its
hazardous waste program as revised.
The version of the regulations being authorized by EPA at this time
are the regulations which were in effect as of January, 1995. The
regulations so authorized are available at the repositories noted above
and appear in the revised version of Title 6 of the Official
Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York
that the New York Secretary of State has already published.
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.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), P.L.
104-4, establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the
effects of certain regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal
governments and the private sector. Under sections 202 and 205 of the
UMRA, EPA generally must prepare a written statement of economic and
regulatory alternatives analyses for proposed and final rules with
Federal mandates, as defined by the UMRA, that may result in
expenditures to State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate,
or to the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one year. The
section 202 and 205 requirements do not apply to today's action because
it is not a ``Federal Mandate'' and because it does not impose annual
costs of $100 million or more.
Today's rule contains no Federal mandates for State, local or
tribal governments or the private sector for two reasons. First,
today's action does not impose new or additional enforceable duties on
any State, local or tribal governments or the private sector because
the requirements of the New York program are already imposed by the
State and subject to State law. Second, the Act also generally excludes
from the definition of a ``Federal Mandate'' duties that arise from
participation in a voluntary Federal program. New York participation in
an authorized hazardous waste program is voluntary.
Even if today's rule did contain a Federal mandate, this rule will
not result in annual expenditures of $100 million or more for State,
local, and/or tribal governments in the aggregate, or the private
sector. Costs to State, local and/or tribal governments already exist
under the New York program, and today's action does not impose any
additional obligations on regulated entities. In fact, EPA's approval
of State programs generally may reduce, not increase, compliance costs
for the private sector.
The requirements of section 203 of UMRA also do not apply to
today's action. Before EPA establishes any regulatory requirements that
may significantly or uniquely affect small governments, including
tribal governments, section 203 of the UMRA requires EPA to develop a
small government agency plan. This rule contains no regulatory
requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small
governments. Although small governments may be hazardous waste
generators, transporters, or own and/or operate TSDFs, they are already
subject to the regulatory requirements under existing State law which
are being authorized by EPA, and, thus, are not subject to any
additional significant or unique requirements by virtue of this program
approval.
Certification Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
EPA has determined that this authorization will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Such small entities which are hazardous waste generators, transporters,
or which own and/or operate TSDF's are already subject to the
regulatory requirements under existing State law which are being
authorized by EPA. EPA's authorization does not impose any additional
burdens on these small entities. This is because EPA's authorization
would simply result in an administrative change, rather than a change
in the substantive requirements imposed on these small entities.
Therefore, EPA provides the following certification under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended by the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act. Pursuant to the provision at 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 approves regulatory requirements under existing State law
to which small entities are already subject. It does not impose any new
burdens on small entities. This rule, therefore, does not require a
regulatory flexibility analysis.
Submission to Congress and the General Accounting Office
Under 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A) as added by the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, EPA submitted a report
containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate,
the U.S. House of Representatives and the Comptroller General of the
General Accounting Office prior to publication of the rule in today's
Federal Register. This rule is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5
U.S.C. 804(2).
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: July 16, 1997.
Jeanne M. Fox,
Regional Administrator.
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