[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 205 (Friday, October 23, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56830-56833]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-27704]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 271
[FRL-6176-1]
Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revisions
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Immediate final rule.
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SUMMARY: The State of Louisiana has applied for authorization to revise
its Hazardous Waste Program under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed Louisiana's application and
determined that its Hazardous Waste Program revision satisfies all the
requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. Unless
adverse written comments are received on this action during the review
and comment period EPA's decision to approve Louisiana's Hazardous
Waste Program revision will take effect as provided below in accordance
with Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA).
DATES: This immediate final rule is effective on December 22, 1998
without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by
November 23, 1998. Should the EPA receive such comments, it will
publish a timely document withdrawing this rule.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the Louisiana program revision application and the
materials which EPA used in evaluating the revision are available for
inspection and copying from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
at the following addresses: Louisiana Department of Environmental
Quality, H.B. Garlock Building, 7290 Bluebonnet, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
70810, phone (504) 765-0617 and EPA, Region 6 Library, 12th Floor, 1445
Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, phone (214) 665-6444. Written
comments, referring to Docket Number LA-98-1, should be sent to Alima
Patterson, Region 6 Authorization Coordinator, Grants and Authorization
Section (6PD-G), Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, EPA
Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, Phone number:
(214) 665-8533.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson, Region 6
Authorization Coordinator, Grants and Authorization Section (6PD-G),
Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, Phone number: (214) 665-8533.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
States authorized 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 Hazardous Waste Program. 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 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 124, 260-266,
268, 273, 270, and 279.
B. Louisiana
The State of Louisiana initially received final authorization on
February 7, 1985 (50 FR 3348), to implement its base Hazardous Waste
Management program. Louisiana received authorization for revisions to
its program on January 29, 1990 (54 FR 48889), October 25, 1991 (56 FR
41958), and technical corrections at (56 FR 51762), effective January
23, 1995 and another technical corrections was made at (59 FR 55368-
55371), (60 FR 18360), March 8, 1995 (59 FR 66200), October 17,
1995,(60 FR 53707) effective January 2, 1996, March 28, (61 FR 13777-
13782) effective June 11, 1996 and December 29, 1997,(62 FR 67572-
67577) effective March 16, 1998. On January 6, 1998 and April 17, 1998,
Louisiana submitted a final complete program revision applications for
additional program approval. The State of Louisiana has also adopted
the regulations for Import and Export of Hazardous Waste which is not
delegable to the State. However, the requirements of the Import and
Export regulations will be administered by the EPA and not the State
because the exercise of foreign relations and international commerce
powers is reserved to the Federal government under the United States
constitution. Today, Louisiana is seeking approval of its program
revision in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21(b)(3).
In 1983, the Louisiana legislature adopted Act 97, which amended
and reenacted Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:1051 et seq., the
Environmental Affairs Act. This Act created the Louisiana Department of
Environmental Quality, which has lead agency jurisdictional authority
for administering the RCRA Subtitle C program in the State. Also, the
LDEQ is designated to facilitate communication between the EPA and the
State.
The EPA reviewed Louisiana's application and is today making an
immediate final decision, subject to review and comment, that
Louisiana's Hazardous Waste Program revision satisfies all of the
requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization.
Consequently, the EPA intends to grant authorization for the additional
program modifications to Louisiana. The public may submit written
comments on EPA's final decision until November 23, 1998. Copies of
LDEQ's application for program revision are available for inspection
and copying at the locations indicated in the ADDRESSES section of this
document.
Approval of Louisiana's program revision shall become effective 60
days from the date this document is published, unless an adverse
written comment pertaining to the State's revision discussed in this
document is received by the end of the comment period. If an adverse
written comment is received, the EPA will publish either, (1) a
withdrawal of the immediate final decision, or (2) a document
containing a response to the comment that either affirms that the
immediate final decision takes effect or reverses the decision.
The Louisiana's program revision application includes State
regulatory changes that are equivalent to the rules promulgated in the
Federal RCRA implementing regulations in 40 CFR parts 124, 260-266,
268, 273, 270 and 279, that were published in the FR from July 1, 1994,
through June 30, 1996. This proposed approval includes the provisions
that are listed in the chart below. This chart also lists the State
analogs that are being recognized as equivalent to the appropriate
Federal requirements.
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Federal citation State analog
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1. Recovered Oil Exclusion, Louisiana Revised Statutes (LRS) 30: Sec.
[59 FR 38536-38545]; July 2180 et seq, as amended June 14, 1991,
28, 1994. (Checklist 135). effective June 14, 1991; Louisiana
Hazardous Waste Regulations (LHWR) Secs.
,105.D.33.b, 105.D.43.g, as amended
September 20, 1996, effective September
20, 1996; 3001.B.3, 4105.B.8-9, and
4105.B.12, as amended September 20,
1996; effective September 20, 1996.
2. Removal of the Conditional LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Exemption for Certain Slag 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
Residues, [59 FR 43496- Chapter 22. Table 2, as amended January
43500]; as amended August 20, 1996; effective January 20, 1996 and
24, 1994. (Checklist 136). Sec. 4139.A.5, as amended May 20, 1997;
effective May 20, 1997.
3. Universal Treatment LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Standards and Treatment 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
Standards for Organic Secs. 105.D.28-31,105 K, 105.K.1, as
Toxicity Characteristic amended September 20, 1996; effective
Wastes and Newly Listed September 20, 1996, 105.K.2, as amended
Wastes, [59 FR 47982-48110]; June 20, 1998, effective June 20, 1998,
September 19, 1994, as 109.Solid waste.5.a.iii, and 1501.C.6 as
amended at 60 FR 242-302, amended May 20, 1997, effective May 20,
January 3, 1995. (Checklist 1997, 3001.C.1, 3001.C.3-C.3.a.i,
137). 3001.C.3.b, Chapter 30. Appendix. M, as
amended September 20, 1996, effective
September 20, 1996, 4139.B.3, as amended
May 20, 1997, effective May 20, 1997,
4307, as amended September 20, 1995,
effective September 20, 1995, 2201.G.4.b-
c, 2201.I.3-4,2203.A. Debris, 2203.A
underlying Hazardous Constituent,
2221.E.I-E.5,2223.A-A.3, 2223.B, 2223.C,
2225.B, 2225.C, 2227.A, 2227.C.2,
2227.D, 2229.C-C.3, 2233, 2245.A-
J,2246.A,2246.D.1.a-b, 2246.D.3, 2246.E.-
E1, 2247.B.2,2247.C.4, Chapter. 22.table
2,3,6,7, and 11, as amended January 20,
1996, 2230.B.2, as amended May 20, 1997,
effective May 20, 1997.
4. Testing and Monitoring LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Activities Amendment I, [ 60 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR Sec.
FR 3089-3095]; January 13, 110, as amended September 20, 1996,
1995. (Checklist 139). 1996, effective September 20, 1996.
5. Carbamate Production LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Identification and Listing 1991, effective June 14, 1991. LHWR
of Hazardous Waste; [60 FR Secs. 4905.A.5-6, 4905.A.7,105.D.33.d,
7824-7859] February 9, 1995, and 4901 C, Table 2, 4901.E, and F,
as amended at [60 FR 19165], 4901.G. Table .6, 3105. Table .1, as
April 17, 1995 and [60 FR amended February 20, 1998, effective
25619], May 12, 1995. February 20, 1998.
(Checklist 140).
6. Testing and Monitoring LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Activities Amendment II, [60 1991, effective June 14, 1991. LHWR Sec.
FR 17001-17004], April 4, 110, as amended September 20, 1996,
1995. (Checklist 141). effective September 20, 1996.
7. Universal Waste: General LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Provisions; [60 FR 25492- 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
25551]; May 11, 1995. Secs. 105.D.48, as amended May 20,
(Checklist 142 A). 1997, effective May 20, 1997; 109, as
amended September 20, 1995; effective
September 20, 1995; 305.C.11, as amended
May 20, 1997; effective May 20, 1997;
1101.A-E; as amended January 20, 1996;
effective January 20, 1996; 1103.C,
amended September 20, 1996; effective
September 20, 1996; 1501.C.11, as
amended May 20, 1997; effective May 20,
1997; 2201.I.5, 3801.A, 3801.B. 3801.C,
3813, 3813.H 3815,3817,3817.A-B,
3819,3823,3825.A-C.6,3827,3829.A-B,3831.
A-H,3833,3835-3835.C, 3837, 3839-3839.B,
3841.A.1, 3841.B, 3841.B.1-5, 3845,
3847.A-C.6, 3849, 3851.A-B, 3853.A-H,
3855.A-C.2,3857-3857.C, 3859, 3861-
3861.B,3863.A-B, 3865.A-B, 3867.A-
B,3869.A-B, 3871-3871.B, 3873.A-B,
3875.A-D, 3877.A-B, 3879-3879.C, 3915.B,
3915.B-B.5, as amended May 20, 1997,
effective May 20, 1997; 3911, as amended
October 20, 1994, effective October 20,
1994; and 4307, as amended September 20,
1995, effective September 20, 1995.LAC
33:V.3903 is more stringent than 40 CFR
261.5(c)-(c)(6), 3911 and 3915.B.1-5,
are more stringent than 40 CFR
261.5(f)(3)(i-vi) and (g)(3)(i-iv),
1101.A-E are more stringent than 40 CFR
262.10(b)-(g), and 3801.D, are more
stringent than 40 CFR 261.5(f)(3)(i-
vi),and (g)(3)(i-iv), because the State
of Louisiana does not recognize the
exemption of conditionally exempt small
quantity generators. Louisiana
generators of 0-100 kg/month must comply
with more stringent small quantity
generator requirements. Generators who
generate more than 1 kg acutely
hazardous waste are subject to full
regulations. The 40 CFR 261.5(f)(3)(iv)
and (g)(3)(iv) equivalent Louisiana
citation, LAC 33:VII.301.B.1 (LAC
33:VII.315.N and LAC 33:VII.521.H), is
more stringent because solid waste
landfills are prohibited from accepting
hazardous waste, with the exception of
household hazardous waste.
8. Universal Waste Rule: LRS 30:2180 et seq; as amended June
Specific Provisions for 14,1991, effective June 14, 1991, LHWR
Batteries;[60 FR 25492- Secs. 105.D.48.a, 305.C.11.a,
25551], May 11, 1995. 1501.C.11.a, 2201.I.5.a, 3801, 3803.A.1-
(Checklist 142 B). C.2,3813, 3821.A-A.3.b, 3823.A, 3843.A-
A.3.B,3845.A, 4105.B.2, 4145.A-B, as
amended May 20, 1997, effective May 20,
1997;4105.B.8-12, as amended December
20, 1997, effective December 20, 1997,
and 4307, as amended September 20, 1995,
effective September 20, 1995.
9. Universal Waste Rule: LRS:30:2180 et seq; as amended June 14,
Specific Provisions for 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
Batteries; [60 FR 25492- Secs. 105.D.48.b, 1501.C.11.b,
25551]; May 11, 1995. 2201.I.5.b,305.C.11.B, 3801,3805.A-
(Checklist 142 C) D.2,3813, 3821.B-B.4, 3823.B-C.2,3841.A,
3841.A.2, 3843.B-B.4, 3845.B-C.2, as
amended May 20, 1997, effective May 20,
1997 and 4307, as amended September 20,
1995, effective September 20, 1995.
10. Universal Waste Rule: LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Specific Provisions for 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
Thermostats, [60 FR 25492- Secs. 105.D.48.c, 305.C.11.c,
25551]; May 11, 1995. 1501.C.11.c, 2201.I.5.c, 3801, 3807.A-
(Checklist 142 D).. C.2, 3813, 3821.C-C.3.b, 3823.D, 3843.C-
C.3.b,3845.D, as amended May 20, 1997,
effective May 20, 1997 and 4307, as
amended September 20, 1995, effective
September 20, 1995.
11. Universal Waste Rule: LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Petition Provisions to Add a 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
New Universal Waste; [60 FR Secs. 105.H, 105.N.1-4, 3881.A-C, and
25492-25551]; May 11, 1995. 3883.A-H, as amended February 20, 1998,
(Checklist 142 E).. effective February 20, 1998.
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12. Removal of Legally LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Obsolete Rules; [60 FR 33912- 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
33915]; June 29, 1995. Secs. 303.H.1-2,303.K, as amended June
(Checklist 144). 20, 1995, effective June 20, 1995;
501.C.2,as amended February 20, 1998,
effective February 20, 1998, 3007.C.5
and 3009.G-I, as amended September 20,
1996, effective September 20, 1996. LAC
501.C.2 is more stringent than 40 CFR
270.10(e) because Louisiana allows
applicants to submit a Part II of the
application at least 120 days from the
date of request while the equivalent
Federal citation allows for six months.
13. Liquids in Landfills III, LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
[60 FR 35703-35706]; July 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
11, 1995. (Checklist 145).. Secs. 2515F.2.b, 2515.F.2.c, 4507.F.2.b
and 4507.F.2.c, as amended April 20,
1998, effective April 20, 1998.
14. RCRA Expanded Public LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Participation, [60 FR 63417- 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR
63434]; December 11, 1995. Secs. 309.M, 517.W, 537.B.2.g.i-ii,
(Checklist 148). 537.B.g.ii(a)-(d), 537.B.2.h, 537.B.2.i-
k, 537.C, 701.E, 708.A.1-4, 708.A.b.i-
vi, 708.B.3, 708.C.1-6, 3115.B.12,
3115.B.12.a, 3115.B.12.b, 3115.b.12.BI-
IV, 3115.B.13, 3115.B.14-17,and 3115.D,
as amended April 20, 1998.
15. Amendments to the LRS 30:2180 et seq, as amended June 14,
Definition of Solid Waste; 1991, effective June 14, 1991; LHWR Sec.
Amendment II, [61 FR 13103- 105.D.43.g, as amended April 20, 1998,
131061]; March 26, 1996. effective April 20, 1998.
(Checklist 150).
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Louisiana is not authorized to operate the Federal program on
Indian lands, This authority remains with EPA.
C. Decision
I conclude that Louisiana's application for program revision meets
all of the statutory and regulatory requirements established by RCRA.
Accordingly, Louisiana is granted final authorization to operate its
hazardous waste program as revised, assuming no adverse comments are
received as discussed above. Upon effective final approval Louisiana
will be responsible for permitting treatment, storage, and disposal
facilities within its borders and for carrying out the aspects of the
RCRA program described in its revised program application, subject to
the limitations of the HSWA. Louisiana also will have primary
enforcement responsibilities, although EPA retains the right to conduct
inspections under section 3007 of RCRA, and to take enforcement actions
under sections 3008, 3013, and 7003 of RCRA.
D. Codification in Part 272
The EPA uses 40 CFR part 272 for codification of the decision to
authorize Louisiana's program and for incorporation by reference of
those provisions of Louisiana's statutes and regulations that EPA will
enforce under sections 3008, 3013, and 7003 of RCRA. Therefore, EPA is
reserving amendment of 40 CFR part 272, subpart T until a later date.
E. Compliance With Executive Order 12866
The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this rule from the
requirements of section 3 of Executive Order 12866.
F. Compliance Executive Order 13045--Protection of Children From
Environmental Health Risk and Safety Risks
Executive Order 13045, ``Protection of Children from Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks'' applies to any rule that: (1) the OMB
determines is ``economically significant'' as defined under Executive
Order 12866, and (2) concerns an environmental health or safety risk
that the EPA has reason to believe may have a disproportionate effect
on children. If the regulatory action meets both criteria, the Agency
must evaluate the environmental health or safety effects of the planned
rule on children and explain why the planned regulation is preferable
to other potentially effective and reasonably feasible alternatives
considered by the Agency.
This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because it is not
an economically significant rule as defined by Executive Order 12866,
and because it does not involve decisions based on environmental health
or safety risks.
G. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law No. 104-113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C.
272 note) directs the EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in its
regulatory activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with
applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards
are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods,
sampling procedures, and business practices) that are developed or
adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. The NTTAA directs the
EPA to provide Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency
decides not to use available and applicable voluntary consensus
standards.
This action does not involved technical standards. Therefore, the
EPA did not consider the use of any voluntary consensus standards.
H. 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 their regulatory actions on State, local and tribal
governments and the private sector. Under section 202 and 205 of the
UMRA, the EPA 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
EPA has determined that section 202 and 205 requirements do not apply
to today's action because this rule does not contain a Federal mandate
that may 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 State of Louisiana's program, and today's action does
not impose any additional obligations on regulated entities. In fact,
the EPA's approval of State programs generally may reduce, not
increase, compliance costs for the private sector. Further, as it
applies to the State, this action does not impose a Federal
intergovernmental mandate because UMRA does not include duties arising
from participation in a voluntary Federal program.
The requirements of section 203 of UMRA also do not apply to
today's action. Before the EPA establishes any
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regulatory requirements that may significantly or uniquely affect small
governments, including tribal governments, section 203 of the UMRA
requires the 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,
hazardous waste treatments, storage or disposal facilities (TSDFs),
they are already subject to the regulatory requirements under the
existing State laws that are being authorized by the EPA, and thus, are
not subject to any additional significant or unique requirements by
virtue of this program approval.
I. Certification Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
Pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.,
as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of
1966), whenever an agency is required to publish a notice of rulemaking
for any proposed or final rule, it must prepare and make available for
public comment a regulatory flexibility analysis that describes the
effect of the rule on small entities (i.e. small businesses, small
organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions). This analysis is
unnecessary, however, if any agency's administrator certifies that the
rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities.
The 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 TSDFs are already subject to the regulatory
requirements under the existing State laws that are now being
authorized by EPA. The EPA's authorization does not impose any
significant 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.
Pursuant to the provision at 5 U.S.C. 605(b), the Agency hereby
certifies 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.
J. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General
The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. The 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 United States prior
to publication of the rule in today's Federal Register. This rule is
not a ``major rule'' defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
K. Paperwork Reduction Act
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal
agencies must consider the paperwork burden imposed by any information
request contained in a proposed rule or a final rule. This rule will
not impose any information requirements upon the regulated community.
L. Executive Order 12875 Enhancing Intergovernmental Partnerships
Under Executive Order 12875, the EPA may not issue regulation that
is not required by statute and that creates a mandate upon a State,
local or tribal government, unless the Federal government provides the
funds necessary to pay the direct compliance costs incurred by those
governments. If the mandate is unfunded, the EPA must provide to the
OMB a description of the extent of EPA's prior consultation with
representatives of affected State, local and tribal governments, the
nature of their concerns, copies of any written communications from the
governments, and a statement supporting the need to issue the
regulation. In addition, Executive Order 12875 requires the EPA to
develop an effective process permitting elected officials and other
representatives of State, local and tribal governments `` to provide
meaningful and timely input in the development of regulatory proposals
containing significant unfunded mandates.''
This rule does not create a mandate on State, local or tribal
governments. The rule does not impose any enforceable duties on these
entities. Accordingly, the requirements of section 1(a) of Executive
Order 12875 do not apply to this rule.
M. Executive Order 13084 Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments
Under Executive Order 13084, the EPA may not issue a regulation
that is not required by statute, that significantly or uniquely affects
the communities of Indian tribal governments, and that imposes
substantial direct compliance costs on those communities, unless the
Federal government provides the funds necessary to pay the direct
compliance cost incurred by the tribal governments. If the mandate is
unfunded, the EPA must provide to the OMB, in a separately identified
section of the preamble to the rule, a description of the extent of the
EPA's prior consultation with representatives of affected tribal
governments, a summary of the nature of their concerns, and a statement
supporting the need to issue the regulation. In addition, Executive
Order 13084 requires the EPA to develop an effective process permitting
elected and other representatives of Indian tribal governments ``to
provide meaningful and timely input in the development of regulatory
policies on matters that significantly or uniquely affect their
communities.''
This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13084 because it does
not significantly or uniquely affect the communities of Indian
governments. The State of Louisiana is not authorized to implement the
RCRA hazardous waste program in Indian country. This action has no
effect on the hazardous waste program that the EPA implements in the
Indian country within the State.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Confidential business information, Hazardous materials transportation,
Hazardous waste, Indian lands, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control,
Water supply.
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: September 30, 1998.
Jerry Clifford,
Deputy Regional Administrator, Region 6.
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