[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 218 (Friday, November 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69435-69436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28501]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9225-2]


Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of 
North Dakota

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of section 1413 of the Safe 
Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. 300g-2, and 40 CFR 142.13, public 
notice is hereby given that the State of North Dakota has revised its 
Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Primacy Program by adopting 
federal regulations for the Groundwater Rule, Long Term 2 Enhanced 
Surface Water Treatment Rule and Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule 
which correspond to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations 
(NPDWR) in 40 CFR Part 141 and 142. The EPA has completed its review of 
these revisions in accordance with the SDWA, and proposes to approve 
North Dakota's primacy revisions for the above stated Rules.
    Today's approval action does not extend to public water systems in 
Indian country, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151. Please see Supplementary 
Information, Item B.

DATES: Any member of the public may request a public hearing on this 
determination by December 13, 2010. Please see Supplementary 
Information, Item C, for details. Should no timely and appropriate 
request for a hearing be received, and the Regional Administrator (RA) 
does not elect to hold a hearing on his own motion, this determination 
shall become effective December 13, 2010. If a hearing is granted, then 
this determination shall not become effective until such time following 
the hearing, as the RA issues an order affirming or rescinding this 
action.

ADDRESSES: Requests for a public hearing shall be addressed to: James 
B. Martin, Regional Administrator, c/o Karen Shirley (8P-W-DW), U.S. 
EPA, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-1129.
    All documents relating to this determination are available for 
inspection at the following locations: (1) U.S. EPA, Region 8, Drinking 
Water Program, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-1129, (2) North 
Dakota Department of Health, Division of Municipal Facilities, 918 East 
Divide, Bismark, North Dakota 58501-1947.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Shirley at 303-312-6104.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA approved North Dakota's application for 
assuming primary enforcement authority for the PWSS Program, pursuant 
to section 1413 of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. 300g-2, and 40 CFR Part 142. 
North Dakota's Department of Health administers North Dakota's PWSS 
Program.

A. Why are revisions to state programs necessary?

    States with primary PWSS enforcement authority must comply with the 
requirements of 40 CFR Part 142 for maintaining primacy. They must 
adopt regulations that are at least as stringent as the NPDWRs at 40 
CFR Parts 141 and 142, as well as adopt all new and revised NPDWRs in 
order to retain primacy (40 CFR 142.12(a)).

B. How does today's action affect Indian country in North Dakota?

    North Dakota is not authorized to carry out its PWSS Program in 
``Indian country.'' This includes, but is not limited to, land within 
the exterior boundaries of Fort Berthold, Spirit Lake, Standing Rock 
Sioux, and Turtle Mountain Indian Reservations; any land held in trust 
by the United States for an Indian tribe, and any other areas which are 
``Indian country'' within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 1151.

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C. Requesting a Hearing

    Any request for a public hearing shall include: (1) The name, 
address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other 
entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief statement of the requester's 
interest in the RA's determination and of information that he/she 
intends to submit at such hearing; and (3) the signature of the 
requester or responsible official, if made on behalf of an organization 
or other entity.
    Notice of any hearing shall be given not less than fifteen (15) 
days prior to the time scheduled for the hearing and will be made by 
the RA in the Federal Register and newspapers of general circulation in 
the State. A notice will also be sent to both the person(s) requesting 
the hearing and the State. The hearing notice will include a statement 
of purpose, information regarding time and location, and the address 
and telephone number where interested persons may obtain further 
information. The RA will issue a final determination upon review of the 
hearing record.
    Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by 
the RA. However, if a substantial request is made within thirty (30) 
days after this notice, a public hearing will be held.
    Please bring this notice to the attention of any persons known by 
you to have an interest in this determination.

    Dated: September 23, 2010.
James B. Martin
Regional Administrator, Region 8.
[FR Doc. 2010-28501 Filed 11-10-10; 8:45 am]
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