[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39977-39978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-17123]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 258
[EPA-R05-RCRA-2019-0319; FRL-9997-83-Region 5]
Determination of Adequacy of Wisconsin's Research, Development
and Demonstration Permit Provisions for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notification of approval.
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SUMMARY: On May 10, 2016, EPA revised the maximum permit term for
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLF) units operating under Research,
Development and Demonstration (RD&D) permits. The revision allows
states to increase the number of RD&D permit renewals issued to six, 3-
year permit renewals, for a total permit term of up to 21 years. On May
6, 2019, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) submitted a
notification to EPA Region 5 seeking Federal approval of its revised
RD&D requirements per the procedures in Requirements for State Permit
Program Determination of Adequacy. Subject to public review and
comment, this document approves Wisconsin's revised RD&D permit
requirements.
DATES: This determination of adequacy of the RD&D permit program for
Wisconsin are effective October 15, 2019 unless adverse comments are
received. If adverse comments are received, EPA will review those
comments and publish another Federal Register document responding to
those comments and either affirm or revise EPA's initial decision.
Comments on this determination of adequacy must be received on or
before October 15, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05-
RCRA-2019-0319, by one of the following methods:
www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
Email: [email protected].
Mail: Julie Schilf, U.S. EPA Region 5, Land, Chemicals and
Redevelopment Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard LM-16J, Chicago,
Illinois 60604.
Instructions: Identify your comments as relating to Docket ID No.
EPA--R05-RCRA-2019-0319. EPA's policy is that all comments received
will be included in the public docket without change and may be
available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed
to be Confidential Business Information or claimed to be other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Julie Schilf, U.S. EPA Region 5,
Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard
LM-16J, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-0407, [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
On March 22, 2004, EPA issued a final rule amending the MSWLF
criteria in 40 CFR 258 to allow for RD&D permits (69 FR 13242). This
rule allows for variances from specified criteria for a limited period
of time, to be implemented through state-issued RD&D permits. RD&D
permits are available only in states with approved MSWLF permit
programs that have been modified to incorporate RD&D permit authority.
On May 10, 2016, EPA revised the maximum permit term for MSWLF units
operating under RD&D permits (81 FR 28720). The revision allows states
to increase the number of RD&D permit renewals issued to six, 3-year
permit renewals, for a total permit term of up to 21 years (40 CFR
258.4). While states are not required to incorporate this new
provision, those states interested in providing RD&D permits must seek
approval from EPA before issuing such permits. On January 10, 2006,
Wisconsin received EPA approval of its RD&D permit program (71 FR
3293). On May 6, 2019, WDNR submitted a notification to EPA Region 5
seeking Federal approval of its revised RD&D requirements per the
procedures in 40 CFR 239.12. Wisconsin's revised RD&D provisions can be
found in
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Chapter NR 514 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, as amended by the
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board WA-06-18.
B. Decision
EPA has made a determination that the Wisconsin RD&D permit
provisions in Chapter NR 514 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, as
amended, comply with the Federal criteria set forth in 40 CFR 258.4.
Authority: This action is issued under the authority of Sections
2002, 4005 and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended,
40 U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a).
Dated: July 17, 2019.
Cathy Stepp,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2019-17123 Filed 8-12-19; 8:45 am]
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