[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 28, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68746-68750]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-20157]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 61 and 63

[EPA-R01-OAR-2006-0345; FRL-8238-1]


Approval of the Clean Air Act, Section 112(l), Authority for 
Hazardous Air Pollutants: Asbestos Management and Control; State of New 
Hampshire Department of Environmental Services

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing to approve New Hampshire Department of 
Environmental Services' (NH DES) request to implement and enforce its 
regulation entitled ``Asbestos Management and Control'' in lieu of the 
Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
(Asbestos NESHAP) as it applies to certain asbestos-related activities. 
Upon approval, NH DES's rule will be federally enforceable and will 
apply to all sources that otherwise would be regulated by the Asbestos 
NESHAP with the exception of inactive waste disposal sites that ceased 
operation on or before July 9, 1981. These inactive disposal sites are 
already regulated by State rules that were approved by EPA on May 23, 
2003. NH DES's request seeks to adjust the federal rules by 
demonstrating the equivalency of its rules to the federal requirements.

DATES: This direct final rule will be effective January 29, 2007, 
unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 28, 2006. If adverse 
comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the 
direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the 
rule will not take effect. The incorporation by reference of certain 
publications in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal 
Register as of January 29, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA-
R01-OAR-2006-0345 by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. E-mail: [email protected].
    3. Fax: (617) 918-0656.
    4. Mail: ``EPA-R01-OAR-2006-0345'', Daniel Brown, Manager, Air 
Permits, Toxics & Indoor Programs Unit, Office Of Ecosystem Protection, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, One Congress Street, Suite 1100 
(CAP), Boston, MA 02114-2023.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to: Daniel 
Brown, Manager, Air Permits, Toxics & Indoor Programs Unit, Office of 
Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, One 
Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CAP), Boston, MA 02114-2023. Such 
deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office's normal hours 
of operation. The Regional Office's official hours of business are 
Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 excluding legal holidays.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R01-OAR-
2006-0345. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included 
in the public docket without change and may be made available online at 
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, 
unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential 
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute. Do not submit through www.regulations.gov, or e-
mail, information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected. 
The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' systems, 
which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information 
unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-
mail comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov 
your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part 
of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available 
on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends 
that you include your name and other contact information in the body of 
your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read 
your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for 
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic 
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of 
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the 
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some 
information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information 
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such 
as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be 
publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket 
materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or 
in hard copy at Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, One Congress 
Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA. EPA requests that if at all possible, 
you contact the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section to schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's official 
hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 excluding 
legal holidays.
    In addition to the publicly available docket materials available 
for inspection electronically in the Federal Docket Management System 
at www.regulations.gov, and the hard copy available at the Regional 
Office, which are identified in the ADDRESSES section of this Federal 
Register, copies of the state submittal and EPA's technical support 
document are also available for public inspection during normal 
business hours, by appointment at the State Air Agency: Air Resources 
Division, Department of Environmental Services, 6 Hazen Drive, P.O. Box 
95, Concord, NH 03302-0095.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Lancey, Air Permits, Toxics & 
Indoor Programs Unit, Office Of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, One Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CAP), 
Boston, MA 02114-2023, telephone number (617) 918-1656, e-mail 
[email protected].

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    This Supplementary Information is organized as follows:

I. Background and Purpose.
II. What requirements must a state rule meet to adjust a Section 112 
rule?
III. When did the authority to implement and enforce Section 112 
standards become effective in New Hampshire?
IV. What are the differences between NH DES's regulations and the 
Asbestos NESHAP?
V. What action is EPA taking?
VI. Opportunities for Public Comments
VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background and Purpose

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first promulgated 
standards to regulate asbestos emissions on April 6, 1973 (see 40 FR 
8826). These standards have since been amended several times and re-
codified as a National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
(NESHAP) in 40 CFR part 61, subpart M, ``National Emission Standard for 
Asbestos'' (Asbestos NESHAP). The Asbestos NESHAP applies to several 
asbestos-emitting categories, and includes emission and/or work 
practice standards for: asbestos mills, including their waste disposal 
practices, and roadways; numerous manufacturing operations that use 
commercial asbestos, including their waste disposal practices; 
demolitions/renovations; spraying and fabricating operations; 
installation of insulating materials; and both active and inactive 
waste disposal sites.
    On November 15, 2005 and January 10, 2006, respectively, EPA 
received an application, and a supplement to that application, from the 
NH DES. The application, which was determined to be complete on April 
13, 2006, concerned a rule adjustment pursuant to the provisions of 40 
CFR part 63, subpart E, section 63.92. Specifically, NH DES requested 
the rule adjustment in order to implement and enforce New Hampshire 
Rule Env-A 1800 entitled ``Asbestos Management and Control'' in place 
of the Federal asbestos regulations found at 40 CFR part 61, subpart M, 
except for inactive waste disposal sites not operating after July 9, 
1981.
    EPA is approving this request and incorporating it into 40 CFR 
parts 61 and 63. This action will have a beneficial effect on air 
quality by reducing asbestos emissions. This action is being taken 
under section 112 of the Clean Air Act.

II. What requirements must a state rule meet to adjust a Section 112 
rule?

    Under CAA section 112(l), EPA may approve state or local rules or 
programs to be implemented and enforced in place of certain otherwise 
applicable Federal rules, emissions standards, or requirements, when 
the state or local rules are determined to be no less stringent than 
the corresponding Federal rules or requirements. The Federal 
regulations governing EPA's approval of state and local rules or 
programs under section 112(l) are located at 40 CFR part 63, subpart E 
(see 58 FR 62262, November 26, 1993 as amended at 65 FR 55810, 
September 14, 2000). Under these regulations, a state air pollution 
control agency has the option to request EPA's approval to adjust a 
state rule for the applicable section 112 Federal rule (NESHAP). To 
receive EPA approval using this option, the requirements of 40 CFR part 
63, subpart E, sections 63.91 and 63.92 must be met. Upon approval, the 
state agency is given the authority to implement and enforce its rule 
in place of the NESHAP.
    Section 112(l)(5) of the Act requires that a state's NESHAP program 
contain adequate authorities to assure compliance with each applicable 
federal requirement, adequate resources for implementation, and an 
expeditious compliance schedule. These are also requirements for an 
adequate operating permits program under 40 CFR part 70. On September 
24, 2001, EPA promulgated full approval of the state's operating 
permits program as administered by NH DES (See 66 FR 48806). In 
addition, on May 16, 2001, EPA provided ``up-front'' approval of NH 
DES's request to implement and enforce alternative requirements in the 
form of title V permit terms and conditions for subpart S, ``National 
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Pulp and Paper 
Industry'' (Pulp and Paper MACT I), and subpart MM, ``National Emission 
Standards for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, 
Sulfite and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills'' (Pulp and Paper MACT 
II) (see 66 FR 27032). Under 40 CFR 63.91(d)(2), once a state has 
satisfied up-front approval criteria, it needs only to reference the 
previous demonstration and reaffirm that it still meets the criteria 
for any subsequent submittals. NH DES has affirmed that it still meets 
the up-front approval criteria.
    Additionally, the ``rule adjustment'' option requires EPA to ``make 
a detailed and thorough evaluation of the state's submittal to ensure 
that it meets the stringency and other requirements'' of 40 CFR 63.92 
(see 65 FR 55840). A rule will be approved if EPA finds: (1) The state 
or local rules are ``no less stringent'' than the corresponding Federal 
regulations, (2) the state or local government has adequate authorities 
to implement and enforce the rules, and (3) the schedule for 
implementation and compliance is ``no less stringent'' than the 
deadlines established in the otherwise applicable Federal rule. See 40 
CFR 63.92(b).

III. When did the authority to Implement and Enforce Section 112 
Standards become effective in New Hampshire?

    On October 2, 1996, EPA approved New Hampshire's program under 
section 112(l)(5) and 40 CFR 63.91 for receiving delegation of section 
112 standards that are unchanged from Federal standards as promulgated. 
This delegation mechanism only applied to Part 70 sources (see 61 FR 
51370). On May 9, 2002, the NH DES submitted a request to EPA to 
receive straight delegation of authority to implement and enforce 
NESHAPs and New Source Performance Standards (NSPSs) for both major and 
area sources under a new delegation mechanism. NH DES sought to take 
delegation of these standards by incorporating the standards into NH 
DES's regulations. On September 19, 2002, EPA approved this delegation 
mechanism (see 67 FR 59001). Among other standards, NH DES incorporated 
by reference the Asbestos NESHAP, with the exception of 40 CFR 61.151, 
the standard for inactive waste disposal sites for asbestos mills and 
manufacturing and fabricating operations.
    NH DES did not request straight delegation of Sec.  61.151 because 
it had submitted a partial rule substitution pursuant to 40 CFR 63.93 
for a portion of that rule. On May 23, 2003, EPA approved NH DES's 
request for a rule substitution for inactive waste disposal sites not 
operating after July 9, 1981 (68 FR 31611). NH DES's request sought no 
change in delegation relative to inactive asbestos waste disposal sites 
not operating after July 9, 1981. Therefore, NH's request for a rule 
adjustment applies to Subpart M, except for those inactive waste 
disposal sites not operating after July 9, 1981.

IV. What are the differences between NH DES's regulation and the 
Asbestos NESHAP?

    NH DES's asbestos rule Env-A 1800 Asbestos Management and Control 
has incorporated by reference most, but not all, of the federal 
national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (40 CFR part 
61, subpart M) for asbestos. What follows is a comparison of those 
sections of 40 CFR part 61, subpart M that NH DES has not adopted with 
the applicable sections of New Hampshire's

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rule, demonstrating that New Hampshire's rule is in each case 
equivalent to, or more stringent than, the federal rule.
    The rule in which NH DES incorporates by reference, with certain 
exceptions, 40 CFR part 61, subpart M reads as follows: ``Env-A 1807.01 
Federal Regulation. Under the authority of RSA 141-E:4,II(a)(3), the 
owner or operator of a facility subject to this chapter shall comply 
with the provisions of 40 CFR 61, subpart M, as in effect on July 1, 
2004, except for: (a) The definition of ``facility'' in 40 CFR 61.141; 
and (b) The provisions of 40 CFR 61.145(c)(1)(i), 61.145(c)(1)(ii), 
61.145(c)(1)(iv), 61.149(c)(2), 61.150(a)(4), 61.150(a)(5), 
61.150(b)(3), 61.151 with respect to disposal sites not operated after 
July 9, 1981, 61.151(c), 61.152(b)(3), 61.154(c), 61.154(d), 61.155(a) 
and 61.157.''
    New Hampshire's definition of ``facility'' at Env-A 1802.01(n) 
includes single family dwellings, and is thus more stringent than the 
federal definition, which excludes residential buildings with four or 
fewer units.
    Env-A 1807.01(b): The first three exceptions under Env-A 
1807.01(b), namely 40 CFR 61.145(c)(1)(i), 61.145(c)(1)(ii), and 
61.145(c)(1)(iv), are demolition work practices that may be considered 
together. Section 61.145 contains the standard for asbestos demolition 
and renovation, subsection (c) contains the procedures for asbestos 
emission control, and paragraph (1) provides for the removal of all 
regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM), except RACM need not be 
removed before demolition if:
    (i) It is Category I nonfriable ACM that is not in poor condition 
and is not friable;
    (ii) It is on a facility component that is encased in concrete or 
other similarly hard material and is adequately wet whenever exposed 
during demolition; or
    (iii) They are Category II nonfriable ACM and the probability is 
low that the materials will become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to 
powder (i.e., made friable) during demolition.
    In Env-A 1802.01 NH DES adopts the federal definitions for RACM and 
Category I and II nonfriable ACM. However, unlike in the federal rule, 
in Env-A 1805.09, NH DES requires that even (i) Category I nonfriable 
ACM that is not in poor condition and is not friable, (ii) RACM on 
facility components that are encased in concrete or other similarly 
hard material and (iv) Category II nonfriable ACM must be removed prior 
to demolition. Therefore, New Hampshire's rule is more stringent than 
the federal rule at 40 CFR 61.145(c)(1)(i), 61.145(c)(1)(ii), and 
61.145(c)(1)(iv).
    The next exception to the federal rule in New Hampshire's rule is 
40 CFR 61.149(c)(2). This section, together with Sec. Sec.  
61.150(a)(4), 61.151(c), 61.152(b)(3), 61.154(d) and 61.155(a), is non-
delegable to the states under the provisions of 40 CFR 61.157.
    NH DES did not to adopt 40 CFR 61.150(a)(5), which provides an 
exception to the standard for waste disposal for manufacturing, 
fabricating, demolition, renovation, and spraying operations. Section 
61.150(a) states that each owner or operator of an applicable source 
shall ``discharge no visible emissions to the outside air during the 
collection, processing, packaging, or transporting of any asbestos-
containing waste material * * *'' Subparagraph (5) states: ``As applied 
to demolition and renovation, the requirements of paragraph (a) of this 
section do not apply to Category I nonfriable ACM waste and Category II 
nonfriable ACM waste that did not become crumbled, pulverized, or 
reduced to powder.'' NH DES will regulate both Category I and Category 
II nonfriable ACM in demolitions, and therefore did not to adopt the 
provisions of 40 CFR 61.150(a).
    For the same reason, NH DES did not adopt 40 CFR 61.150(b)(3). 
Paragraph 61.150(b) states that ``All asbestos-containing waste 
material shall be deposited as soon as is practical by the waste 
generator'' at an approved site. Subparagraph 61.150(b)(3) excludes 
``Category I nonfriable ACM that is not RACM.'' Again, NH DES has 
chosen to regulate this material.
    NH DES did not adopt 40 CFR 61.151 with respect to disposal sites 
not operated after July 9, 1981. This is a special case covered by New 
Hampshire's waste management regulation Env-Wm 3900, for which 
equivalency has already been determined by EPA.
    Finally, NH DES did not adopt 40 CFR 61.154(c). This section 
contains the standard for active waste disposal sites. Paragraph (c) 
provides an alternative to the ``no visible emissions'' standard of 40 
CFR 61.154(a), but New Hampshire's rule is more stringent than the 
federal rule, in that it does not allow this alternative approach.
    In conclusion, in each case where New Hampshire's asbestos rule 
Env-A 1800 differs from the federal asbestos NESHAP 40 CFR part 61, 
subpart M, New Hampshire's rule is more stringent or at least 
equivalent to the federal rule. Also, NH DES incorporated the 40 CFR 
part 61, subpart A General Provisions into New Hampshire's rule Env-
500. Consequently, with this approval, the general provisions of 
subpart A will apply to any source subject to New Hampshire's asbestos 
rule Env-A 1800.

V. What action is EPA taking?

    After reviewing NH DES's rule adjustment request and equivalency 
demonstration for the Asbestos NESHAP as it applies to certain 
asbestos-emitting operations, EPA has determined this request meets all 
the requirements necessary for approval under CAA Section 112(l) and 40 
CFR 63.91 and 63.92. Accordingly, the NH DES is granted the authority 
to implement and enforce Env-A 1800 entitled ``Asbestos Management and 
Control'' in place of the Federally-approved Asbestos NESHAP except for 
inactive waste disposal sites that ceased operation on or before July 
9, 1981. Although this approval grants NH DES primary implementation 
and enforcement responsibility, EPA retains the right, pursuant to CAA 
section 112(l)(7), to enforce any applicable emission standard or 
requirement under CAA section 112. As of the effective date of this 
action, NH DES's Env-A 1800 is the Federally-enforceable standard for 
asbestos sources under the NH DES's jurisdiction. This rule will be 
enforceable by the EPA Administrator and the citizens under the CAA.

VI. Opportunities for Public Comment

    The EPA is publishing this action without prior proposal because 
the Agency views this as a noncontroversial amendment and anticipates 
no adverse comments. However, in the proposed rules section of this 
Federal Register publication, EPA is publishing a separate document 
that will serve as the proposal to approve this delegation request 
should relevant adverse comments be filed. This rule will be effective 
January 29, 2007 without further notice unless the Agency receives 
relevant adverse comments by December 28, 2006.
    If the EPA receives such comments, then EPA will publish a notice 
withdrawing the final rule and informing the public that the rule will 
not take effect. All public comments received will then be addressed in 
a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. The EPA will not 
institute a second comment period on the proposed rule. All parties 
interested in commenting on the proposed rule should do so at this 
time. If no such comments are received, the public is advised that this 
rule will be effective on January 29, 2007 and no further action will 
be taken on the proposed

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rule. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, 
paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed 
from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions 
of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment.

VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13045

    The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this regulatory 
action from Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review.'' This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13045, entitled, 
``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety 
Risks,'' because it is not an ``economically significant'' action under 
Executive Order 12866.

B. Executive Order 13211

    This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, ``Actions 
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001)) because it is not a 
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

C. Executive Order 13175

    Executive Order 13175, entitled ``Consultation and Coordination 
with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR 67249, November 6, 2000), 
requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure ``meaningful 
and timely input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory 
policies that have tribal implications.'' ``Policies that have tribal 
implications'' is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations 
that have ``substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on 
the relationship between the Federal government and the Indian tribes, 
or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the 
Federal government and Indian tribes.''
    This final rule does not have tribal implications. This action 
allows the State of New Hampshire to implement equivalent state 
requirements in lieu of pre-existing Federal requirements as applied 
only to certain asbestos-emitting activities. This action will not have 
substantial direct effects on tribal governments, on the relationship 
between the Federal government and Indian tribes, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal 
government and Indian tribes, as specified in Executive Order 13175. 
Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this rule.

D. Executive Order 13132

    Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR 43255, August 
10, 1999), requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure 
``meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the 
development of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.'' 
``Policies that have federalism implications'' is defined in the 
Executive Order to include regulations that have ``substantial direct 
effects on the 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.''
    This final rule does not have federalism implications. It will not 
have substantial direct effects on the 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. This action simply allows New 
Hampshire to implement equivalent alternative requirements to replace a 
Federal standard, and does not alter the relationship or the 
distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air 
Act. Thus, Executive Order 13132 does not apply to this rule.

E. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), as amended by the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA), 5 U.S.C. 
601 et seq. generally requires an agency to prepare a regulatory 
flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment 
rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any 
other statute unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
Small entities include small businesses, small not-for-profit 
enterprises, and small governmental entities with jurisdiction over 
populations of less than 50,000. This final rule will not have a 
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities because 
approvals under 40 CFR 63.92 do not create any new requirements. Such 
approvals simply allow the state to implement and enforce equivalent 
requirements in place of the Federal requirements that EPA is already 
imposing. Therefore, because this approval does not create any new 
requirements, I certify that this action will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

F. Unfunded Mandates

    Under section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 
(``Unfunded Mandates Act''), signed into law on March 22, 1995, EPA 
must prepare a budgetary impact statement to accompany any proposed or 
final rule that includes a Federal mandate that may result in estimated 
annual costs to state, local, or tribal governments in the aggregate, 
or to the private sector, of $100 million or more. Under section 205, 
EPA must select the most cost-effective and least burdensome 
alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule and is consistent 
with statutory requirements. Section 203 requires EPA to establish a 
plan for informing and advising any small governments that may be 
significantly or uniquely impacted by the rule.
    EPA has determined that the approval action promulgated does not 
include a Federal mandate that may result in estimated annual costs of 
$100 million or more to either state, local, or tribal governments in 
the aggregate, or to the private sector.
    This Federal action allows New Hampshire to implement equivalent 
alternative requirements in lieu of pre-existing requirements under 
Federal law, and imposes no new requirements. Accordingly, no 
additional costs to state, local, or tribal governments, or to the 
private sector, result from this action.

G. 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. EPA will submit 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 the Federal Register. This rule is not a 
``major'' rule as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

H. 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 EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in 
its regulatory activities unless to do so would be

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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 EPA to provide Congress, through 
OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and 
applicable voluntary consensus standards. This action does not involve 
technical standards. Therefore, the NTTAA does not apply to this rule.

I. Petitions for Judicial Review

    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for 
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court 
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by January 29, 2007. Filing a 
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule 
does not affect the finality of this rule for the purposes of judicial 
review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial 
review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such 
rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings 
to enforce its requirements (see section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects

40 CFR Part 61

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Administrative 
practice and procedure, Hazardous substances, Incorporation by 
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

40 CFR Part 63

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Administrative 
practice and procedure, Hazardous substances, Incorporation by 
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

    Dated: October 17, 2006.
Robert W. Varney,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.

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Chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as 
follows:

PART 61--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 61 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart A--General Provisions

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2. Section 61.04 is amended by redesignating paragraph (c)(1) as 
paragraph (c)(1)(i), and adding paragraph (c)(1)(ii) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  61.04  Address.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1)(i) * * *
    (ii) The remainder of the sources subject to the part 61 subpart M 
Asbestos provisions, except for those listed under paragraph (c)(1)(i) 
of this section, must comply with the New Hampshire Regulations 
Applicable to Hazardous Air Pollutants, September 2006. The Director of 
the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain a 
copy from the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, U.S. 
EPA, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. 
You may examine this material at the above EPA office or at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: 
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
* * * * *

PART 63--[AMENDED]

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3. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart A--General Provisions

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4. Section 63.14 is amended by redesignating paragraph (d)(5) as 
paragraph (d)(5)(i), and adding paragraph (d)(5)(ii) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  63.14  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (5)(i) * * *
    (ii) New Hampshire Regulations Applicable to Hazardous Air 
Pollutants, September 2006. Incorporation by Reference approved for 
Sec.  63.99(a)(29)(iv) of subpart E of this part.
* * * * *

Subpart E--Approval of State Programs and Delegation of Federal 
Authorities

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5. Section 63.99 is amended by adding paragraph (a)(29)(iv) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  63.99  Delegated Federal authorities.

    (a) * * *
    (29) * * *
    (iv) Affected asbestos facilities (i.e., facilities found under 40 
CFR part 61, subpart M, except those listed under paragraph 
(a)(29)(iii) of this section), must comply with the New Hampshire 
Regulations Applicable to Hazardous Air Pollutants, September 2006, 
(incorporated by reference as specified in Sec.  63.14) as follows:
    (A) The material incorporated in the New Hampshire Regulations 
Applicable to Hazardous Air Pollutants, September 2006, (incorporated 
by reference as specified in Sec.  63.14) pertains to those affected 
asbestos facilities in the State of New Hampshire's jurisdiction, and 
has been approved under the procedures in 40 CFR 63.92 to be 
implemented and enforced in place of the federal NESHAPs found at 40 
CFR part 61, subpart M (except for those listed under paragraph 
(a)(29)(iii) of this section).
    (B) [Reserved]
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[FR Doc. E6-20157 Filed 11-27-06; 8:45 am]
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