[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 155 (Friday, August 10, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42140-42146]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19601]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

[FRL-7026-1]


New Mexico: 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 New Mexico has applied for Final authorization of 
its revisions to its Hazardous Waste Program under the Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA has determined that these 
revisions satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for Final 
authorization, and is authorizing the State's revisions through this 
immediate final action. The EPA is publishing this rule to authorize 
the revisions without a prior proposal because we believe this action 
is not controversial and do not expect adverse comments. Unless we get 
adverse comments which oppose this authorization during the comment 
period, the decision to authorize the New Mexico Environment 
Department's (NMED) revisions to their hazardous waste program will 
take effect. If adverse comments are received, we will publish a 
document in the Federal Register either: A withdrawal of the immediate 
Final decision and a separate document in the proposed rules section of 
this Federal Register will serve as a proposal to authorize the 
changes, or a document containing a response to comments and which 
either affirms that the immediate Final decision takes effect or 
reverses the decision.

DATES: This immediate final rule is effective on October 9, 2001 unless 
EPA receives adverse written comments by September 10, 2001. Should EPA 
receive such comments, it will publish a timely document either: 
Withdrawing the immediate final publication or affirming the 
publication and responding to comments.

ADDRESSES: Written comments, referring to Docket Number NM-00-1, should 
be sent to Alima Patterson, Region 6 Regional Authorization 
Coordinator, Grants and Authorization Section (6PD-

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G), Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, EPA Region 6, 1445 
Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733. Copies of New Mexico 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: New Mexico 
Environment Department, 2044 Galisteo, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, 
phone (505) 827-1561 and EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 
75202-2733, (214) 665-6444.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson (214) 665-8533.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Why Are Revisions to State Programs Necessary?

    States that receive final authorization from EPA under RCRA section 
3006(b), 42 U.S.C. 6926(b), must maintain a hazardous waste program 
that is equivalent to, consistent with, and no less stringent than the 
Federal Hazardous Waste Program. As the Federal program changes, states 
must change their programs and ask EPA to authorize the changes. 
Changes to state programs may be necessary when federal or state 
statutory or regulatory authority is modified or when certain other 
changes occur. Most commonly, states must change their programs because 
of changes to EPA's regulations in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
parts 124, 260-266, 268, 270, 273.

B. What Is the Effect of Today's Authorization Decision?

    The effect of this decision is that a facility in New Mexico, 
subject to RCRA, will have to comply with the authorized state 
requirements (in RCRA Clusters V-IX listed in this document) instead of 
the equivalent federal requirements in order to comply with RCRA. New 
Mexico has enforcement responsibilities under its state hazardous waste 
program for violations of such program, but EPA retains its authority 
under RCRA sections 3007, 3008, 3013, and 7003, which include, among 
others, authority to: (1) Do inspections, and require monitoring, 
tests, analyses or reports, (2) enforce RCRA requirements and suspend 
or revoke permits, and (3) take enforcement actions regardless of 
whether the State has taken its own actions. This action does not 
impose additional requirements on the regulated community because the 
regulations for which New Mexico is being authorized by today's action 
are already effective, and are not changed by today's action.

C. What Is the History of New Mexico's Final Authorization and Its 
Revisions?

    The State of New Mexico received authorization January 25, 1985, 
(50 FR 1515) to implement its base hazardous waste management program. 
New Mexico received authorization for revisions to its program on 
February 9, 1990 (55 FR 4604) effective April 10, 1990; July 11, 1990 
(55 FR 28397) effective July 25, 1990; October 5, 1992 (57 FR 45717) 
effective December 4, 1992; June 9, 1994 (59 FR 29734) effective August 
23, 1994; October 7, 1994 (59 FR 51122) effective December 21, 1994; 
April 25, 1995 (60 FR 20238) effective July 10, 1995; October 17, 1995 
(61 FR 2450) effective January 2, 1996 and December 23, 1996 (61 FR 
67474) effective March 10, 1997. The authorized New Mexico RCRA program 
was incorporated by reference to the CFR, effective December 13, 1993 
(58 FR 52677); November 18, 1996 (61 FR 49265) and July 13, 1998 (63 FR 
23221). On October 11, 2000, New Mexico submitted a final complete 
program revision application, seeking authorization of its program 
revision in accordance with 40 Sec. CFR 271.21. The State of New Mexico 
also has adopted the regulations for Import and Export of Hazardous 
Waste. However, the requirements of the Import and Export regulations 
will be administered by 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. Therefore, the 
State of New Mexico is not seeking authorization for this rule.
    On April 14, 2000, New Mexico promulgated 20 New Mexico 
Administrative Code (NMAC) 4.1 which adopts the July 1, 1999, version 
of 40 CFR parts 260-273 and part 124. Specifically, 20 NMAC 4.1 
incorporates by reference 40 CFR parts 260-273 and part 124 at 20 NMAC 
4.1.100-1000 and 20 NMAC 1102. This is the version that is referred to 
in the Attorney
    General's Statement submitted with this program revision. 20 NMAC 
4.1. became effective on June 14, 2000. New Mexico Statutes Annotated 
(NMAC) 1978 sections 74-4-4A(1) and 74-4-4E (Replacement Pamphlet 1993) 
provides New Mexico with authority to adopt federal regulations by 
reference with exception of federal rules that are not delegable to the 
State of New Mexico.

D. What Changes Are We Authorizing With Today's Action?

    On October 11, 2000, the State of New Mexico submitted a final 
complete program revisions application, seeking authorization of their 
revisions in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21. We now make an immediate 
final decision, subject to receipt of adverse comments, that the State 
of New Mexico's hazardous waste program revision satisfies all the 
requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. New Mexico's 
revisions consist of regulations which specifically govern Federal 
Hazardous Waste promulgated from July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1999 
(RCRA Clusters V-IX). New Mexico requirements are included in a chart 
with this document. In addition, as a result of today's final 
authorization of New Mexico for the February 16, 1993; Corrective 
Action Management Unit (CAMU) rule, the State will be eligible for 
interim authorization-by-rule for the proposed amendments to the CAMU 
rule, which also proposed the interim authorization-by-rule process 
(see August 22, 2000, 65 FR 51080). New Mexico will also become 
eligible for conditional authorization if that alternative is chosen by 
EPA in the final CAMU amendments rule.

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            Federal citation                       State analog
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1. Corrective Action Management Units    New Mexico Statute Annotated
 and Temporary Units; Corrective Action   (NMSA) 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A
 Provisions Under Subtitle C, [58 FR      and 74-4-4E (Replacement
 8658] February 16, 1993. (Checklist      (Repl.) 1993). Hazardous Waste
 121).                                    Regulations (HWMR), New Mexico
                                          Environmental Improvement
                                          Board, 20 NMAC 4.1.100, 101,
                                          500, 501, 600, 601, 801, 900
                                          and 901, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
2. Identification and Listing of         NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Hazardous Waste; Amendments to           74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Definitions of Solid Waste, [59 FR       New Mexico Environmental
 38536] July 28, 1994. (Checklist 135).   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.

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3. Standards for the Management of       NMSA 1978 Secs.  74-4-4A and 74-
 Specific Hazardous Wastes Amendment to   4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR, New
 Subpart C--Recyclable Materials Used     Mexico Environmental
 in a Manner Constituting Disposal        Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Final Rule, [59 FR 43496] August 24,     4.1.500, 501, 600 and 601, as
 1994. (Checklist 136).                   amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
4. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase II-- NMSA 1978 Secs.  74-4-4A and 74-
 Universal Treatment Standards, and       4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR, New
 Treatment Standards for Organic          Mexico Environmental
 Toxicity Characteristic Wastes and       Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Newly Listed Waste, [59 FR 47982]        4.1.700, 800 and 801 as
 September 19, 1994. (Checklist 137).     amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
5. Technical Amendment to the Universal  NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Treatment Standards and Treatment        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Standards for Organic Toxicity           New Mexico Environmental
 Characteristic Wastes and Newly Listed   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Waste, [60 FR 242], January 3, 1995.     4.1.700, 800 and 801 as
 (Checklist 137.1).                       amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
6. Hazardous Waste Management System:    NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Testing and Monitoring Activities--      74-4-4E (Repl. 1993.) HWMR,
 Amendment I, [60 FR 3089] January 13,    New Mexico Environmental
 1995. (Checklist 139).                   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.100, 101, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
7. Hazardous Waste Management System;    NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Carbamate Production Identification      74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Listing of Hazardous Waste and CERCLA    New Mexico Environmental
 Hazardous Substance Designation and      Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Reportable Quantities, [60 FR 7824]      4.1.200, as amended effective
 February 9, 1995. (Checklist 140).       June 14, 2000.
8. Hazardous Waste Management Systems;   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Carbamate Production Identification      74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 and Listing of Hazardous Waste; and      New Mexico Environmental
 CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 and Reportable Quantities; Correction,   4.1.200, as amended effective
 [60 FR 19165] April 17, 1995.            June 14, 2000.
 (Checklist 140.1).
9. Hazardous Waste Management Systems;   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Carbamate Production Identification      74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 and Listing of Hazardous Waste; and      New Mexico Environmental
 CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 and Reportable Quantities; Correction,   4.1.200, as amended effective
 [60 FR 25619] May 12, 1995. (Checklist   June 14, 2000.
 140.2).
10. Hazardous Waste Management System;   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Testing Monitoring Activities--          74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Amendment 2, [60 FR 17001] April 4,      New Mexico Environmental
 1995. (Checklist 141).                   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.100, 101, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
11. Universal Waste Rule (Hazardous      NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Waste Management System: Modification    74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 of the Hazardous Waste Recycling         New Mexico Environmental
 Regulatory Program); Final Rule, [60     Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 FR 25492] May 11, 1995. (Checklist 142   4.1.100, 101, 200, 300, 500,
 A).                                      501, 600, 601, 800, 801, 900,
                                          901, 1000, and 1001, as
                                          amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
12. Universal Waste Rule (Hazardous      NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Waste Management System: Modification    74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 of the Hazardous Waste Recycling         New Mexico Environmental
 Regulatory Program); Final Rule, [60     Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 FR 25492] May 11, 1995. (Checklist 142   4.1.100, 200, 500, 600, 700,
 B).                                      800, and 1000, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
13. Universal Waste Rule (Hazardous      NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Waste Management System: Modification    74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 of the Hazardous Waste Recycling         New Mexico Environmental
 Regulatory Program); Final Rule, [60     Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 FR 25492] May 11, 1995. (Checklist 142   4.1.100, 101, 200, 500, 501,
 C).                                      600, 601, 700, 800, 801, 1000,
                                          and 1001, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
14. Universal Waste Rule (Hazardous      NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Waste Management System: Modification    74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 of the Hazardous Waste Recycling         New Mexico Environmental
 Regulatory Program); Final Rule, [60     Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 FR 25492] May 11, 1995. (Checklist 142   4.1.100, 101, 200, 500, 501,
 D).                                      600, 601, 800, 801, 1000, and
                                          1001, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
15. Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Oil    NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Discharge and Superfund Programs:        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Removal of Legally Obsolete Rules, [60   New Mexico Environmental
 FR 33912] June 29, 1995. (Checklist      Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 144).                                    4.1.200, 700, 701, 900, and
                                          901, as amended effective June
                                          14, 2000.
16. Hazardous Waste Management: Liquids  NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 in Landfills, [60 FR 35703] July 11,     74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 1995. (Checklist 145).                   New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.500, 501, 600, and 601, as
                                          amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
17. RCRA Expanded Public Participation,  NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 [60 FR 63417] December 11, 1995.         74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 (Checklist 148).                         New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.1102, 900, and 901, as
                                          amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
18. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 III--Decharacterized; Wastewater,        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners,   New Mexico Environmental
 [61 FR 15566] April 8, 1996.             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 (Checklist 151).                         4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
19. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 III--Decharacterized; Wastewater,        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners,   New Mexico Environmental
 [61 FR 15660] April 8, 1996.             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 (Checklist 151.1).                       4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
20. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 III--Decharacterized; Wastewater,        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners,   New Mexico Environmental
 [61 FR 19117] April 30, 1996.            Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 (Checklist 151.2).                       4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
21. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 III--Decharacterized; Wastewater,        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners    New Mexico Environmental
 Technical Correction, [61 FR 33680]      Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 June 28, 1996. (Checklist 151.3).        4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
22. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 III--Decharacterized; Wastewater,        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners,   New Mexico Environmental
 [61 FR 36419] July 10, 1996.             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 (Checklist 151.4).                       4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
23. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 III--Treatment Standards for Listed      74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Hazardous Waste From Carbamate           New Mexico Environmental
 Production, [61 FR 43924] August 26,     Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 1996. (Checklist 151.5).                 4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.

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24. Land Disposal Restrictions;          NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Correction of Tables; Treatment          74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Standards for Hazardous Wastes and       New Mexico Environmental
 Universal Treatment Standards, [62 FR    Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 7502] February 19, 1997. (Checklist      4.1.800 and 801, as amended
 151.6).                                  effective June 14, 2000.
25. Criteria Classification of Solid     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Waste Disposal Facilities and            74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Practices; Identification and Listing    New Mexico Environmental
 of Hazardous Waste, Requirements for     Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Authorization of State Hazardous Waste   4.1.200, as amended effective
 Programs, [61 FR 34252] July 1, 1996.    June 14, 2000.
 (Checklist 153).
26. Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 and Disposal, Facilities and Hazardous   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission   New Mexico Environmental
 Standards for Tanks, Surface             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Impoundments, and Containers, [61 FR     4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
 59931] November 25, 1996. (Checklist     601, 900 and 901, as amended
 154).                                    effective June 14, 2000.
27. Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 and Disposal, Facilities and Hazardous   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission   New Mexico Environmental
 Standards for Tanks, Surface             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Impoundments, and Containers, [61 FR     4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
 62896] December 6, 1994. (Checklist      601, 900 and 901, as amended
 154.1).                                  effective June 14, 2000.
28. Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 and Disposal, Facilities and Hazardous   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission   New Mexico Environmental
 Standards for Tanks, Surface             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Impoundments, and Containers, [60 FR     4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
 26828] May 19, 1994. (Checklist 154.2).  601, 900 and 901, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
29. Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 and Disposal, Facilities and Hazardous   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission   New Mexico Environmental
 Standards for Tanks, Surface             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Impoundments, and Containers, [60 FR     4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
 50426] September 29, 1995. (Checklist    601, 900 and 901, as amended
 154.3).                                  effective June 14, 2000.
30. Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 and Disposal, Facilities and Hazardous   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission   New Mexico Environmental
 Standards for Tanks, Surface             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Impoundments, and Containers, [60 FR     4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
 56952] November 13, 1995. (Checklist     601, 900 and 901, as amended
 154.4).                                  effective June 14, 2000.
31. Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 and Disposal, Facilities and Hazardous   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission   New Mexico Environmental
 Standards for Tanks, Surface             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Impoundments, and Containers, [61 FR     4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
 4903] February 9, 1996. (Checklist       601, 900 and 901, as amended
 154.5).                                  effective June 14, 2000.
32. Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 and Disposal, Facilities and Hazardous   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission   New Mexico Environmental
 Standards for Tanks, Surface             Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Impoundments, and Containers, [61 FR     4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
 28508] June 5, 1996. (Checklist 154.6).  601, 900 and 901, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
33. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Sec.  74-4-4A and 74-
 III--Emergency Extension of the K088     4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR, New
 Capacity Variance, [62 FR 1992]          Mexico Environmental
 January 14, 1997. (Checklist 155).       Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
34. Military Munitions Rule; Hazardous   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Waste Identification and Management;     74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Explosives Emergencies; Manifest         New Mexico Environmental
 Exemption for Transport of Hazardous     Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Waste on Right-of-Ways on Contiguous     4.1.100, 101, 200, 300, 400,
 Properties, [62 FR 6622] February 12,    500, 501, 600, 601, and 700,
 1997. (Checklist 156).                   as amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
35. Land Disposal Restrictions--Phase    NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 IV; Treatment Standards for Wood         74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Preserving Wastes, Paperwork Reduction   New Mexico Environmental
 Streamlining, Exemptions From RCRA for   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Certain Processed Materials; and         4.1.800 and 801, as amended
 Miscellaneous Hazardous Waste            effective June 14, 2000.
 Provisions, [62 FR 25998] May 12,
 1997. (Checklist 157).
36. Hazardous Waste Management System;   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Testing and Monitoring Activities, [62   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 FR 32452] June 13, 1997. (Checklist      New Mexico Environmental
 158).                                    Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.100, 101, 500, 600, 601,
                                          and 700 as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
37. Hazardous Waste Management System;   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Carbamate Production; Identification     74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Land     New Mexico Environmental
 Disposal Restrictions, [62 FR 32974]     Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 June 17, 1997. (Checklist 159).          4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
38. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 III--Emergency Extension of the K088     74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 National Capacity Variance, [62 FR       New Mexico Environmental
 37694] July 14, 1997. (Checklist 160).   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.800, and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
39. Second Emergency Revision of the     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)         74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Treatment Standards for Listed           New Mexico Environmental
 Hazardous Wastes From Carbamate          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 Production, [62 FR 45568] August 28,     4.1.800, and 801, as amended
 1997 (Checklist 161).                    effective June 14, 2000.
40. Clarification of Standards for       NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Hazardous Waste LDR Treatment            74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Variance, [62 FR 64504] December 5,      New Mexico Environmental
 1997. (Checklist 162).                   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.800, and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
41. Organic Air Emission Standards for   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Tanks, Surface Impoundments, and         74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Containers; Clarification and            New Mexico Environmental
 Technical Amendment, [62 FR 64636]       Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 December 8, 1997. (Checklist 163).       4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
                                          601, 900, and 901, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
42. Kraft Mill Steam Stripper            NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Condensate Exclusion, [64 FR 18504]      74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 April 15, 1998. (Checklist 164).         New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
43. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 IV--Treatment Standards for Metal        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Wastes and Mineral Processing Wastes,    New Mexico Environmental
 [63 FR 28556] May 26, 1998. (Checklist   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 167 A).                                  4.1.800, and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.

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44. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 IV--Hazardous Soils Treatment            74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Standards and Exclusions, [63 FR         New Mexico Environmental
 28556] May 26, 1998. (Checklist 167 B).  Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.300, 301, 800, and 801, as
                                          amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
45. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 IV--Corrections, [63 FR 28556] May 26,   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 1998. (Checklist 167 C).                 New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
46. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase     NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 IV--Corrections, [63 FR 31266] June 9,   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 1998. (Checklist 167 C.1).               New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.800 and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
47. Bevill Exclusion Revisions and       NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Clarification, [63 FR 28556] May 26,     74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 1998. (Checklist 167 E).                 New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
48. Exclusion of Recycled Wood           NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Preserving Wastewaters, [63 FR 28556]    74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 May 26, 1998. (Checklist 167 F).         New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
49. Hazardous Waste Combustors Revised   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Standards, [63 FR 33782] June 19,        74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 1998. (Checklist 168).                   New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
50. Petroleum Refining Process, [63 FR   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 42110] August 6, 1998. (Checklist 169).  74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
                                          New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, 700, 800, and 801, as
                                          amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
51. Petroleum Refining Waste Process,    NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 [63 FR 54356] October 9, 1998.           74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 (Checklist 169.1).                       New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, 700, 800, and 801, as
                                          amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
52. Land Disposal Restrictions--Phase    NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 IV, [63 FR 46332] August 31, 1998.       74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 (Checklist 170).                         New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.800, and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
53. Emergency Revisions of LDR           NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Treatment Standards, [63 FR 47409]       74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 September 4, 1998. (Checklist 171).      New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.800, and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
54. Emergency Revisions of LDR           NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Treatment Standards, [63 FR 47124]       74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 September 9, 1998. (Checklist 172).      New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.800, and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
55. Land Disposal Restrictions           NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Treatment Standards Spent Potliners      74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 from Primary Aluminum Reduction          New Mexico Environmental
 (K088); Final Rule, [63 FR 51254]        Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 September 24, 1998. (Checklist 173).     4.1.800, and 801, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
56. Standards Applicable to Owners and   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Operators of Closed/Closing              74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Facilities, [63 FR 56710] October 22,    New Mexico Environmental
 1998. (Checklist 174).                   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.500, 501, 600, 601, 900
                                          and 901, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
57. Universal Waste Rule; Technical      NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Amendment (Conditionally Optional),      74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 [63 FR 71225] December 24, 1998.         New Mexico Environmental
 (Checklist 176).                         Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.100, 101, 200, 300, 500,
                                          501, 600, 601, 800, 801, 900,
                                          901, 1000 and, 1001, as
                                          amended effective June 14,
                                          2000.
58. Organic Air Emission Standards, [64  NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 FR 3381] January 21, 1999. (Checklist    74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 177).                                    New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, 300, 500, 501, 600,
                                          601, 900, and 901, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
59. Petroleum Refining Process Wastes,   NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 [64 FR 6806] February 11, 1999.          74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 (Checklist 178).                         New Mexico Environmental
                                          Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1.200, as amended effective
                                          June 14, 2000.
60. Land Disposal Restrictions Phase IV- NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Treatment Corrections and                74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 Clarifications to Treatment Standards,   New Mexico Environmental
 [64 FR 25408] May 11, 1999. (Checklist   Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
 179).                                    4.1.300, 301, 800 and 801, as
                                          amended June 14, 2000.
61. Test Procedures for the Analysis of  NMSA 1978, Secs.  74-4-4A and
 Oil and Grease and Non-Polar Material,   74-4-4E (Repl. 1993). HWMR,
 [64 FR 26315] May 14, 1999. (Checklist   New Mexico Environmental
 180).                                    Improvement Board, 20 NMAC
                                          4.1100 and 101, as amended
                                          effective June 14, 2000.
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E. What Is the Relationship Between the Resource Conservation and 
Recovery Act and the Hazardous Waste Combustor MACT? How Does This 
Affect Delegation of This Standard to NMED's Authorization?

    In this authorization document, the State of New Mexico is also 
seeking authorization for the Post-Closure Permit Requirement and 
Closure Process, (Checklist 174). On September 30, 1999, the EPA 
finalized the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
(NESHAP) for three categories of hazardous waste combustors (HWCs): 
incinerators, cement kilns and light-weight aggregate kilns (64 FR 
52828). The EPA promulgated this rule under joint authority of the 
Clean Air Act (CAA) and RCRA. Before this rule went into effect, the 
air emissions from these three types of HWCs was primarily regulated 
under the authority of RCRA (see 40 CFR parts 264, 265, 266, and 270). 
However, with the release of the final HWC NESHAP (see 40 CFR part 63, 
subpart EEE), the air emissions from these sources is now regulated 
under RCRA and the CAA. Even though both statutes give us the authority 
to regulate these emissions, we determined that having emission 
standards and permitting requirements in both sets of implementing 
regulations would be duplicative. For this reason, using the authority 
provided by section 1006(b) of RCRA, we deferred the RCRA requirements 
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controls to the CAA requirements of 40 CFR part 63, subpart EEE.
    Therefore, with today's authorization of the State of New Mexico 
for the RCRA provisions of the September 30, 1999, HWC NESHAP rule, the 
RCRA waste management standards for air emissions from these units will 
no longer apply after the facility has demonstrated compliance with 40 
CFR part 63, subpart EEE. One notable exception concerns section 
3005(c)(3) of RCRA, which requires that each RCRA permit contain the 
terms and conditions necessary to protect human health and the 
environment. Under this provision of RCRA, if a regulatory authority 
determines that more stringent conditions than the HWC NESHAP are 
necessary to protect human health and environment for a particular 
facility, then the regulatory authority may impose those conditions in 
the facility's RCRA permit. (See the HWC MACT rule preamble discussion 
on the interrelationship of the MACT rule with the RCRA Omnibus 
provision and site specific risk assessment at 64 FR 52828, 52839-
52843, September 30, 1999, and RCRA Site-Specific Risk Assessment 
Policy for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities dated June 2000 for 
more information).

F. What Decisions Has EPA Made?

    We conclude that New Mexico's application for program revision 
meets all of the statutory and regulatory requirements established by 
RCRA. Therefore, we grant New Mexico final authorization to operate its 
hazardous waste program with the changes described in the authorization 
application. New Mexico is responsible for permitting treatment, 
storage, and disposal facilities within its borders (except in Indian 
Country) and for carrying out the aspects of the RCRA program described 
in its revised program application, subject to the limitations of Solid 
Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). New federal requirements and 
prohibitions imposed by federal regulations that EPA promulgates under 
the authority of HSWA take effect in authorized states before they are 
authorized for the requirements. Thus, EPA will implement those 
requirements and prohibitions in New Mexico, including issuing permits, 
until the State is granted authorization to do so.

G. How Do The Revised State Rules Differ From The Federal Rules?

    In this authorization of the State of New Mexico's program 
revisions for RCRA Clusters V-IX, there are no provisions that are more 
stringent or broader in scope. Broader in scope requirements are not 
part of the authorized program and EPA can not enforce them.

H. Who Handles Permits After This Authorization Takes Effect?

    The State of New Mexico will issue permits for all the provisions 
for which it is authorized and will administer the permits it issues. 
The EPA will continue to administer any RCRA hazardous waste permits or 
portions of permits which we issued prior to the effective date of this 
authorization. We will not issue any more permits or new portions of 
permits for the provisions listed in that Table in this document after 
the effective date of this authorization. The EPA will continue to 
implement and issue permits for HSWA requirements for which New Mexico 
is not yet authorized.

I. Why Wasn't There a Proposed Rule Before Today's Action?

    The EPA did not publish a proposal before today's rule because EPA 
believes the revisions are not controversial and expects no adverse 
comments. The EPA is providing an opportunity for public comment now. 
In addition to this rule, in the proposed rules section of today's 
Federal Register we are publishing a separate document that proposes to 
authorize the State changes.

J. Where Do I Send My Comments and When Are They Due?

    You should send written comments to Alima Patterson, Regional 
Authorization Coordinator, Grants and Authorization Section (6PD-G), 
Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, (214) 665-8533. Please refer to 
Docket Number NM-00-1. We must receive your comments by September 10, 
2001. You may not have an opportunity to comment again. If you want to 
comment on this action, you must do so at this time.

K. What Happens if EPA Receives Comments Opposing This Action?

    If EPA receives comments that oppose this authorization, EPA may 
withdraw this rule (see 40 CFR 271.21(b)(3)(c)(iii) by publishing a 
document in the Federal Register before the rule becomes effective or 
publish a document containing a response to comments and either affirms 
this immediate final decision or reverses the decision.

L. When Will This Approval Take Effect?

    Unless EPA receives comments opposing this action, this final 
authorization approval will become effective without further notice on 
October 9, 2001.

M. Where Can I Review The State's Application?

    You can review and copy the State of New Mexico's application from 
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the following addresses: 
New Mexico Environment Department, 2044 Galisteo, Santa Fe, New Mexico 
87505, phone (505) 827-1561 and EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, 
Texas 75202-2733, (214) 665-8533. For further information contact Alima 
Patterson, Regional Authorization Coordinator, Grants and Authorization 
Section (6PD-G), Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, EPA 
Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, (214) 665-8533.

N. Does Today's Action Affect Indian Country in New Mexico?

    New Mexico is not authorized to carry out its Hazardous Waste 
Program in Indian Country within the State. This authority remains with 
EPA. Therefore, this action has no effect on Indian Country.

O. What Is Codification?

    Codification is the process of placing the State's statutes and 
regulations that comprise the State's authorized hazardous waste 
program into the CFR. The EPA does this by referencing the authorized 
State rules in 40 CFR part 272. The EPA reserves the amendment of 40 
CFR part 272, subpart GG for this codification of New Mexico's program 
changes until a later date.

Administrative Requirements

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted this action 
from the requirements of Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 
1993), and therefore this action is not subject to review by OMB. This 
action authorizes State requirement for the purpose of RCRA 3006 and 
impose no additional requirements beyond those imposed by State law. 
Accordingly, I certify that this action will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). Because this action 
authorizes pre-existing requirements under State law and does not 
impose any additional enforceable duty beyond that required by State 
law, it does not contain any unfunded Mandates Reform

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Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-4). This action will not have substantial 
direct effects on States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified 
in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), because it 
merely authorizes State requirements as part of the State RCRA 
hazardous waste program without altering the relationship or the 
distribution of power and responsibilities established by RCRA. This 
action also is not subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 
23, 1997), because it is not economically significant and it does not 
make decisions based on environmental health or safety risks.
    Under RCRA 3006(b), EPA grants a State's application for 
authorization as long as the State meets the criteria required by RCRA. 
It would thus be inconsistent with applicable law for EPA, when it 
reviews a State authorization application, to require the use of any 
particular voluntary consensus standard in place of another standard 
that otherwise satisfies the requirements of RCRA. Thus, the 
requirements of section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and 
Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) do not apply. As required 
by section 3 of Executive Order 12988 (61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996), 
in issuing this rule, EPA has taken the necessary steps to eliminate 
drafting errors and ambiguity, minimize potential litigation, and 
provide a clear legal standard for affected conduct. The EPA has 
compiled with Executive Order 12630 (53 FR 8859, March 15, 1988) by 
examining the takings implications of the rule in accordance with the 
``Attorney Generals' Supplemental Guidelines for the Evaluation of Risk 
and Avoidance of Unanticipated Takings'' issued under executive order. 
This rule does not impose an information collection burden under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.).
    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 will submit a report containing this document 
and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 
Representative, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior 
to publication in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot take effect 
until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. This 
action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Confidential business information, Hazardous materials transportation, 
Hazardous waste, Indians--lands, Intergovernmental relations, 
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority: This document 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: May 18, 2001.
Jerry Clifford,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6.
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